Restoring vintage radios is a lot of fun, however, the tedious task of replacing the paper wax capacitors may not be the most fun part about it. Some radios, such as Zenith Transoceanic have as many as 21 of...
When you come across old tube radios it is best to be as detailed as possible in your listing description. A little extra effort goes a long way and will increase your success in generating more money for your...
Have you ever bought or wanted to buy a vintage radio that Hummms? When looking on eBay you may notice many people say the radio Hums or has a Hum. Don't let it scare you. This is a common problem that is not...
ABC's of FILM Capacitors for Tube Radios, TVs Amplifiers Although this guide is written from the point of view of vintage tube radio enthusiast, the capacitor information and tips should also be useful to...
Hello to all, tube_guru here with a guide about the proper way to pack vacuum tubes for safe delivery. These delicate items would have to be at the top of any list of fragile items, for not only are they made...
Choosing an amplifier - What do I look for? 1.Tubes or transistors - Depending on your application. Tubes are usually found on base units, whereas transistors are usually found on mobile units. 2. Tube...
This is a basic primer on buying used or new tubes from sellers that know nothing about the tubes they are offering. Also offers simple tests that any person can conduct to determine the quality of a vacuum...
TEJASTUBES How to get a Tone as Big as Texas! (Part 1) This guide is for the guitar tube amp owner who is interested in obtaining the best possible tone for their vacuum tube based guitar or bass...
Here's another problem that seems to be a virtual PLAGUE on Ebay... the buying and selling of "NOS" or New Old Stock tubes.Two basic buyer markets fuel the high bids which true NOS tubes receive... the...
Here's a guide that helps buyers with the task of selecting and purchasing vintage vacuum tubes for high-end and vintage equipment, such as electric guitar amplifiers and audiophile power amps. The goal here...