i thought 100 for a tube is ok? good tubes like those from russia seems to cost alot more. 12AX7 tubes are generally so much cheaper compared to bigger tubes used in the power amp sections. imagine the mantainence cost for those owning a half stack with lots of tubes

tubed poweramp? i thought its only tube in the preamp section

yea thatll be cool.

just dont use any effects in between(even if its not on). and dont forget to mention the guitar u're using and pickup selection

yea mic'd is fine. would prefer if u mic'd it on axis than off axis

on axis: when using a dynamic mic, aim towards the centre of the speaker cone. its a common close miking technique. result is a more edgy sound compared to off axis(aimed further from the centre)

i think the on/off axis technique is for close miking techniques.

btw, can hear u strumming the guitar clearly(not from the amp). it means u havent turn the thing on loud enough! haha

he's right. i was surprised and kinda like the zakk wylde part

no escaping!

that doesnt sound like a dual rectifier

yea right. i think there was once u posted ur song here and it was catchy. it was u if i m not mistaken

d'addario lasts longer. i even spent abit more money to try out DR strings who claims to last longer and is 'specialy handmade' from the US. going bck to d'addarios but cant find those super heavy gauge ones

now since blacktrix has got a vox im sure he'll recommend vox products to anyone who asks in the forum. lol

wads the da-5?

yes it does help