Evh EL34 50??

[gbsmusic]

I've seen some pros and cons on the 50 W EL34 what do you guys think over all is it worth it I found one I'm on the fence on buying it how much better is it to the 6L6 and speakers to go with it.

 

[PBGas]

I think it is a great amp for the price. 3 solid sounding channels, EL-34s, compact size, concentric controls now for clean and blue channel... what’s not to love?

 

[skullfxr]

I have not a/b'd the EL34 and 6L6, but all I can say is make sure you get one with concentric pots.

 

[LP Freak]

I have not a/b'd the EL34 and 6L6, but all I can say is make sure you get one with concentric pots.

I had both 6l6 versions and sold the one with the concentric pots so don’t get hung up on that.

 

[JMP2203]

I had both 6l6 versions and sold the one with the concentric pots so don’t get hung up on that.

why?

 

[skullfxr]

I have not a/b'd the EL34 and 6L6, but all I can say is make sure you get one with concentric pots.

I had both 6l6 versions and sold the one with the concentric pots so don’t get hung up on that.

Huh. That is important to me. I can't have that jump issue.

Could you go a little more in depth?

 

[LP Freak]

I have not a/b'd the EL34 and 6L6, but all I can say is make sure you get one with concentric pots.

I had both 6l6 versions and sold the one with the concentric pots so don’t get hung up on that.

Huh. That is important to me. I can't have that jump issue.

Could you go a little more in depth?

If you’re using any device to do the channel switching, such as the FX8, you just run the clean patch a little hotter to even out with the blue channel.

 

[skullfxr]

I have not a/b'd the EL34 and 6L6, but all I can say is make sure you get one with concentric pots.

I had both 6l6 versions and sold the one with the concentric pots so don’t get hung up on that.

Huh. That is important to me. I can't have that jump issue.

Could you go a little more in depth?

If you’re using any device to do the channel switching, such as the FX8, you just run the clean patch a little hotter to even out with the blue channel.

I don't use any fancy switchers nor do a lot of people, for some of us it does matter.

Did you notice anything negative on the one with concentric pots over the original?

 

[LP Freak]

Nah, they sound pretty much the same.

 

[D-Rock]

I have a non concentric pot 6L6 model. I think I've played the green channel a whopping 3 times times total.
I didn't buy the amp for playing clean. I have other better options for that.

 

[skullfxr]

Nah, they sound pretty much the same.

That is what I was more curious about.

I would not buy one for cleans either really, but for flexibility in case I needed it it would be nice. If I am at my shop/studio I have a dozen other amps that I would mix first so I wouldn't care there but it would be a little less giggable having equal volume and three channels, one of which would likely be needing cleans.

 

[Rayneman]

The blue channel on the EL34 version is very different than on the 6L6 amp (50 watt amps). If you want/need two more modern/heavy channels, the 6L6 might be your best bet. The EL34 blue channel is looser, and has a much more classic rock type vibe, so there is a big difference between the blue and red on the EL34 50 watt amp. Personally, I really like this, and if you toss a boost in front of the blue channel, it gets pretty mean, so there are a real variety of drive tones in the EL34 amp. When I had my 6L6 version, I recall the blue channel being super heavy and not a whole lot different in feel than the red, but it was great too.

 

[dead-pan]

I had the non concentric 6L6 and have the EL34. For me they are very different.

The non concentric 6L6 was very woody and stiff. The EL34 is a monster of an amp, period.

 

[skullfxr]

@dead-pan have you compared them to the 100?

Just curious.