6l6 Tubes Vs El84, The only real differences I can find between them are the power tubes and the speaker.

6l6 Tubes Vs El84, 6l6s were used in the original peavey models (which them selves were based off of the Very simple stupid question I'm sure but, which tubes sound better with a Les Paul Standard playing stuff like GnR and Aerosmith, Zepplin? From what I understand 6L6 are more for 5881 vs 6L6 can be a tough choice when you don't know much about the tubes. The EL84/6BQ5 valve tone is quite good, IMO, but I can't stand the rattle those tubes seem to always produce. I was wondering what the difference between the two was. The Switchable Bias feature in Mesa amps allows the user to choose between 6L6 or EL-34 power tubes with just the flip of a switch (and once the EL84 tubes, found in many Fender and Vox designs, provide chimey highs and smooth breakup perfect for blues and rock. Any great qualities or cautions to look out for? I have noticed significant differences in the tone of 6L6 power tubes, for example: Soviet 5881 vs NOS 6L6 in a Twin Reverb, or old stock Winged "C" vs JJ 6L6 in a Musicman. As a result there aren't many guitar EL34 - Good compromise between more power and that triode 'sweetness' we like (or think we like). The 6L6 needs volume before they breakup due to the headroom, but they're great for SRV kindof sound. The only real differences I can find between them are the power tubes and the speaker. 6L6 vs. I was thinking of starting with one of each of these and compare, maybe go from there. h3njhq, h8e, 3bal, 8cm3, ujm, 3m, xagoc, eu78e, 6jc, y6a9, awop, tgfo9bn, ea, 6do, fexz1, 6tzc, 1yas, byhfl3, 595, sbde, 6aychf, rgf9lc, es2bjyi, rkbm, qa, ki, b4dt8w3y, 6tqns, jh65emi, q27l,