Craig Ness / Nesstone appreciation (tubes)

[Monomyth]

I wanted to start a thread as a thank you to Craig and his business, there’s been a tube crunch for the last couple of years after Covid popped off and Craig never gouged his prices directly afterwards, myself and Jeremy (groundzero) / Alain (thermite) were able to source quality tubes from him at a reasonable price. I’ve had some shady business dealings lately with bigger companies selling tubes and wanted to pass the word on, NessTone is a reputable business to support.

 

[Fret-Shredder]

Yep Craig is a stand up guy. Great tubes and customer service. I wish him the best.

 

[Monomyth]

Yep Craig is a stand up guy. Great tubes and customer service. I wish him the best.

Support this man

 

[9985]

The Nesstone branded EL34s on his site (tested in USA) don't indicate where they were actually produced, do you know?

 

[9985]

Took a flyer on a NessTone 12AX7 & NOS 12AT7, his prices are reasonable.

 

[phil b]

Yea man!! He's good people for sure! been using him for his Nesstone tubes for years. Nice guy too.

 

[bwgintegra]

I started buying tubes from him last year, good prices and quality

 

[Rick Lee]

Got a shipment from him today. Wish I had discovered him sooner.

 

[RedPlated]

Craig has been solid. Prices are extremely reasonable and the quality is on point. Love the Nesstone EL34’s. They sound legit in my amps.

 

[VESmedic]

Just bought a bunch of Beijing 12ax7s from him, stand up dude with good service!

 

[9985]

Just bought a bunch of Beijing 12ax7s from him, stand up dude with good service!

So his NessTone branded tubes are Chinese manufactured? True for all types?

 

[stephen sawall]

My experience has been good.

 

[VESmedic]

So his NessTone branded tubes are Chinese manufactured? True for all types?

Im not sure about that, but he DOES have the actual Beijing 12ax7s that many people love. Known as the “foil getters” 12ax7 that was made in the shuguang factory in the late 80s and early 90s. I happen to dig these, so I bought quite a few.

 

[9985]

Im not sure about that, but he DOES have the actual Beijing 12ax7s that many people love. Known as the “foil getters” 12ax7 that was made in the shuguang factory in the late 80s and early 90s. I happen to dig these, so I bought quite a few.

I just ordered one today, balanced triodes NessTone 12ax7, so will get to check it out.

 

[IIBornotIIB]

Every transaction I’ve had with Craig has been spot on. Good dude with good products and service!

 

[Devin]

I've never heard of him; does he have a website?

 

[thegame]

Im not sure about that, but he DOES have the actual Beijing 12ax7s that many people love. Known as the “foil getters” 12ax7 that was made in the shuguang factory in the late 80s and early 90s. I happen to dig these, so I bought quite a few.

What are their tonal properties ? Bright/dark, etc?

 

[M@tt C]

Im not sure about that, but he DOES have the actual Beijing 12ax7s that many people love. Known as the “foil getters” 12ax7 that was made in the shuguang factory in the late 80s and early 90s. I happen to dig these, so I bought quite a few.

I just picked some of those up too, and concur that Nesstone is great to deal with.

 

[MadAsAHatter]

None of my amps needs new tubes at the moment. When I do need to get a set I'll be heading over there. I'll be happy to bring my business to a reputable, honest person.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

Bought a 12ax7 tube set off him a few years back. Met him locally at Trader Joes. haha nice guy....although, I haven't even opened the nesstone set of tubes to this day.