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It seems so selfish to be concerned about a stupid tube given the amount of unimaginable suffering being experienced by some as the result of what is going on in Ukraine.
But a guy just posted in another forum about what he predicts to be the coming shortage of amplifier tubes for our analog amps. He is some sort of tech guy that has posted on this forum before about working on electronic equipment and I think he knows what he is talking about. According to him, "Most of the world's guitar amp tubes come from Russia Better stock up quick as prices are going up, inventory running low. China is big ally to Russia hope they don't follow them Slovakia is next to Ukraine, the other tube producing location. Yikes, we all don't want to run Kemper's or Fractals"
Even though I haven't used it for a while, I thought about tubes for my Blues, Jr. This despite the fact I have never replaced a tube in it! Should @robert be concerned about tubes for his new '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb?
I had no idea most of our vacuum tubes come from Russia, if this is factual. Do we have anyone on here that is knowledgeable about this segment of world trade? Is this a potential, legitimate concern?
Posted : March 3, 2022 11:50
I don't know much about this, but I don't often change tubes. I have some unused ones still in bubble wrap so I think I'm ok! Plus, I have my modeling gear too.
I am much more concerned for what is happening in Ukraine and hoping lasting peace will come.
Posted : March 3, 2022 12:23
I am much more concerned for what is happening in Ukraine and hoping lasting peace will come.
Valid question, Ron, but I would be glad to play a Crate amp for life if it would deny Vlad his actions.
I could sacrifice much more for peace.
As we said in the 1980 Olympics, "Let the Russians play with themselves."
Sorry, not trying to ignite a fire, this is not politics, just the light of humanity.
Posted : March 4, 2022 08:08