EL34 vs EL34L

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Has anyone tried both in a higher gain application? are the EL34L better?
 
i used them in a Jubilee i used to have & they seem to bring out more low end.
 
I have had both sets... In comparison the E34L has more lowend , they are also more aggressive. The regular JJ EL34 is a sweeter sounding tube to my ears , nice midrange and smooth highs, good clarity also. Only downside is they can lack a bit of bass depending on the amp they can be a bit lean in the lows. I think the JJ KT77s are worth considering too because as much as I like the EL34s over the E34L's the KT77s I liked best out of all three.
 
In your avatar is that a Quickrod? If so Im curious what power tubes are you running. Thanks.

the4thlast1":2vg5vpta said:
I have had both sets... In comparison the E34L has more lowend , they are also more aggressive. The regular JJ EL34 is a sweeter sounding tube to my ears , nice midrange and smooth highs, good clarity also. Only downside is they can lack a bit of bass depending on the amp they can be a bit lean in the lows. I think the JJ KT77s are worth considering too because as much as I like the EL34s over the E34L's the KT77s I liked best out of all three.
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E34L come across more aggressive than EL34 to my ragged old ears. I've run both tubes from JJ and the 34L seem to have a harder/tighter low end, more grind in the mids and sound great for the heavy stuff. I also REALLY like JJ KT77s.
 
I prefer the extended low end and more aggressive crunch of the E34Ls. A while back I compared JJ EL34, JJ E34L, SED Winged Cs and Ruby EL34 BSTRs in a Splawn Quick Rod. The JJ E34Ls were my favorite of the bunch and have been my go to ever since.
 
Ditto.
E34L = tighter low end and more aggressive midrange with a slightly extended high end range.
EL34 = Looser lows, smoother/sweeter mid range and not as bright in the high frequencies.
 
FourT6and2":189h2r2x said:
Ditto.
E34L = tighter low end and more aggressive midrange with a slightly extended high end range.
EL34 = Looser lows, smoother/sweeter mid range and not as bright in the high frequencies.
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Amp specific for sure, but as an overall consensus - yes :yes:

I dig the E34Ls for low end oomph and aggression.
 
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