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Tung-Sol

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The Tung-Sol 12AX7 has high-gain, ultralow microphonics and superb linearity. The sound of this tube is full and musical.
Tung-Sol 12AX7 Tube

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4.62

50 Reviews

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great tube,..

Most Liked Positive Review

5

1 of the 3 best new production 12AX7

I have a few of these and im using them in my various amps. These reissue Tung-sol tubes from New sensor are easily, IMHO, one of he 3 best new production preamp tubes being made. For years I have used original U.S.A made Tung sol tubes and these are genuinely close enough that i use them inter-changeably. This has the sound of the american 12AX7: powerful, fully equal output-range of lows mids and highs, and great OD distortion, just slightly looser than Brittish Mullards or German Telefunken. BTW The other 2 excellent new prodcution tubes are the JJ ECC803 long plate, and the Mullard 12AX7 reissue. The Mullard sounds awsome but is a bit fragile, can become microphonic with a lot or rough handling.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

No Warning About Cathode Follower/Phase Inverter Use

I purchased three of these when I was looking to re-tube my Peavey. The item's description does not state that these can not be used in a Cathode Follower or a Phase Inverter position. Fortunately, I found out about it before replacing the tubes. I contacted "Otto" through Tung-Sol's website who confirmed that these can not be used in those positions. It would have been nice to have that information clearly available before I purchased 3 of them. So, after purchasing a Sovtek 12AX7WB to use in the Phase Inverter and tube rolling from other amps, I was able to spread the Tung-Sol's around. To be quite honest, I find the tone change negligible. I've rolled the Tung-Sol's, JJ's and Ruby 7025SS's through a variety of positions on a variety of amps and can't hear enough of a difference to say that they are wonderful or bad.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing15
  2. Concerts14
  3. Back-Up6
  4. Recording Live Sound1
  5. A reminder buy NOS tubes1
Cons
  1. None1
  2. Not Functional1
  3. Poor Quality1
  4. none1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced21
  2. Professional Musician6
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Quality22
  2. Improves Sound20
  3. Easy To Use15
  4. Functional11
  5. One out of two worked anyway.1

Reviewed by 50 customers

  • Works perfectly, thanks to the guy who helped me

    5

    submitted7 days ago

    byGary

    fromGoodyear az

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I received excellent advice from the sales guy. The power tube was exactly what my amp needed and it sounds better than ever with great tone and response.

  • I recommend this AX7 preamp tube

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    byJohn

    fromBeverly, MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this tube in the preamp section of my bass rig to add a bit of warmth to bass tone. Other brands didn't influence the tone as much.

  • Just replace the tube in my Tube MP Project Series 4/24/25

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byDan

    fromKansas

    I just replaced the tube in my Tube MP Project Series with a 12AX7Tung-Sol. There is a knight and day difference in the sound quality with the regular tube from the manufacture. Gain/output difficult to adjust. 12AX7Tung sounds 100% better when recording with Mic/Guitar.

  • In-store price was 25% higher!

    3

    submitted4 months ago

    byTim

    fromNJ

    I went to a local GC that had these in stock and they tried to charge me 25% more that the online price! When I showed the employee the listed price here, he said, Oh ok, there must be an online-only promotion. We'll honor that price. 🙄 Sorry, NO, there was no "online promotion", you just tried to overcharge me, that's all! Then I had to stand around for 10 minutes to wait for a manager to override the inflated in-store price! Not good business practice. 😕

  • Easy replacement tube

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromSwampscott, MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Had a broken tube on a Fender Blues Jr. Showed the sales person a pic of the broken tube. They matched the part and had me rung up very quickly.

  • Great high gain preamp tubes

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byMatt

    fromNew Jersey

    Perfect for the Alt Rock and Classic Rock tones I prefer. Can roll off the gain for classic rock sound with a bit more clarity than I expected, but handles high gain great as well. Versatile preamp tube.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byjdn

    fromBoston, MA

    Can I use these tubes for all 3 spots in a Bugera v22 Infinium amp? Thanks.

    Can I use these tubes for all 3 spots in a Bugera v22 Infinium amp? Thanks.

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    Yes ---- "Tubes: three 12AX7"