Need SL+ Tube Recommendation

[Rising Farce]

I have a later (JCM 800-type) SL+ that came with JJ tubes. While I really like the module, its overall sound is a bit on the dark side. Is it possible to brighten it up some via a tube change, and, if so, what would you recommend? I'd prefer not to give up any gain, if possible.

 

[Shinozoku]

Shuguang 12AX7s in both positions. Or one in V2 with a Tung Sol in the V1

 

[Rising Farce]

Interesting. Might these be a good choice?

http://www.boiaudioworks.com/12AX7BSilverDragonMatchedPair

 

[droptrd]

Shuguang 12AX7s in both positions. Or one in V2 with a Tung Sol in the V1

+1

 

[Shinozoku]

Interesting. Might these be a good choice?

http://www.boiaudioworks.com/12AX7BSilverDragonMatchedPair

That's good too

 

[ak37]

Tung Sol's. That is what I am going back to after I get my Tweed module. I have tried the new production Mullards and the Tung Sols. I like the Tung Sols better in guitar pre amps. They have nice harmonics and color things in a good way. The Mullards are more flat or linear sounding. Just my 2cents.

 

[Shinozoku]

Tung sols are great too, but I recommend the Chinese tubes because that's what Marshalls usually come with and it's what gives them that classic ROAR!!!! I recommend anyone who has a Marshally module to put those in it to give it that sound.

 

[destratification]

Just passing on research that I've accumulated from another site - highly recommended:

V1: Shuguang 12AX7

V2: Tung Sol

http://www.dougstubes.com/

 

[Rising Farce]

Thanks for the info (and yes, that is quite a good site). At this point, however, I think I'm just going to save up and send the module to Voodoo for the "Jose UG" mod. For only $129, it looks tough to beat.

 

[Ugg]

+1 on the Shuguangs and Doug's Tubes.

JJ's are dark sounding tubes, great for some modules (Recto / Treadplate) but not so much for others.