New Tubes for Traynor YSR-1 Custom Reverb

[thebullandmoths]

I'm looking to replace the tubes in my YSR-1, and would really appreciate any input on what some good options are. The current tubes are old...real old. GE something or other. I feel like there's a better way. I know there's a great amp in here somewhere; in fact it doesn't sound bad now. I just know it could be great........

Anyway, I don't know a lot about tube variety. I'm assuming NOS is the way to go. Look forward to the feedback, and thanks!

[JDW3]

Are you sure they're bad? I'm sure GE's have a much longer life than current tubes. I replaced mine with some older el-34s and it sounds great.

[Ben N]

One of these days I'm going to get to tinkering with my YSR-1, which doesn't sound bad... or all that good, just kinda blah. I think my first stop will be to goose the input stages by bypassing the cathodes. But first I gotta get some round tuits. My point is, don't automatically assume your tubes are to blame.