[Harp-L] changing tubes in harp amps

[randy singer <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Now that I have sold my sonny amp, I am contemplating other harmonica  
boutique amps.

Until I do this, I am fixing up my other two amps and have a question  
if someone would be kind enough to illuminate me.

I own a BLUES DEVILLE and a PEAVY CLASSIC 30

PROBLEM #12---The BLUES DEVILLE is soooo loud, I cannot turn it up  
past "1".
My amp guy here in Miami told me told to do the following
---change the front tube to a 12AY7
---change the last tube (near the power tubes) to a 12 AT7

IS THIS CORRECT? Is there anything else I can do?

PROBLEM #2---The peavy is not that loud, but feedbacks easily when i  
crank it.  Not sure what to do with the tubes or anything else with  
this.

I know I can get a Kinder box (thanks dennis gruenling for that  
suggestion!!!!!!) but want to make sure the amp is as good as I can  
make them in the meantime before i commit to buying a boutique harp amp.

Any advice from the professionals would make me feel exalted.

thanks,

randy singer





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