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Your cart is empty.The soft custom durometer used in the “EuroDamper” rings physically dampens vibrations caused by speaker vibration in combo amps. This greatly reduces or in most cases eliminates tube rattle. These are also great for reducing mechanical noise in Hifi amps. The large “EuroDamper” rings measure 1.100” (27.94mm) inside diameter for a snug fit on EL34, KT77, 6L6, 6L6GC, 5881 power tubes and 5AR4, GZ34, 5U4 and 5Y3 rectifier tubes. The OD measures 1.80” (45.72mm) and the thickness measures .375” (9.25mm). These are also available in a smaller size for preamp tubes such as 12AX7, 12AU7, 12AT7, etc and EL84 and EL844 power tubes.
Charles Tucker
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
I've had multiple tube amps that start to get some rattle when you crank up the volume. Tubes just aren't often able to withstand the vibrations of a combo amp when they're that close to the speaker. I've put these on 2 different amps including Mesas and Fenders, and the rattle stopped immediately. If you think your tubes are rattling in a combo amp, try these as the first troubleshooting step.
Jon Prendergast
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
These are 100% legit for your tube amp needs. I bought a Mesa Boogie California Tweed 4:40 and it sounded amazing but had a tube rattle that I couldn't stand. I am sure at loud volumes it would go unnoticed but in my home it was audible. They say you only need one for the rattling tube but I went ahead and got 4 because they are priced so affordably. The rattle is 100% gone! They aren't labeled to fit 6v6 tubes but I guarantee they do.
Volcan007
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
I got these for some 6V6 tubes, one or more of which were making "rattling" noise. After placing these on the tubes, there's no more rattle!! I've used these in other amps and they just do the trick. They don't make tubes like they used to so get some of these for a problem tube and save the cost of new tubes.
Oldaudio grandpa (David)
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Fit the el34 tubes nicely, aren't noticeable when using amp or from seating area. Smell a little funky at first , goes away after a couple uses.
Army Vet
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
I installed these on a Mesa Boogie California Tweed 40 watt combo amp. I was able to diagnose the rattle as coming from one tube. Placing one ring on the tube wasn’t enough to solve the issue so I added a second one. I recommend buying twice the number of tubes that causing issues or buy a separate head and speaker.
Gregory N Amann
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
Perfect fit, don't small like burning plastic when heated and definitely help dampen tube rattle. If your rattle is 100% caused by internals in the tube then they need replacement, now way around it. But these can tame cab based rattle and also good as preventitive measure.
Ian
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
They work! The 6L6’s in my ‘67 Twin we’re noticeably rattling to the point that even at high volume it could be picked up by a mic. Threw a few of these on the tubes and no more glass rattle. Twin Reverbs are LOUD and these let that sweet sweet blackface tone shine through at the volumes such an amp demands.
Blondie
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019
I bought a 4pk of these. I only needed 1 (at the moment) but the shipping was the same for either 2 of 4. I have 3 that'll go in the parts bin or to a buddy in need. Better to have em and not need em than to need em and not have em.I have no idea about the longevity of these dampers. I believe silicone is stable in upwards of 550F. I'm not an amp tech, but my guess is if your tube glass is approaching the 500F range then something is very wrong. Do they deteriorate in any way due to prolonged exposure to heat? Again, IDK.What I do know is that one of my once silent (for a whole 2 months) pair of JJ 6L6 tubes started rattling considerably one day. Even if you've never heard it before, tube rattle is instantly identifiable and needs no explanation. It's completely annoying and unfortunately common in combos where the tubes are in close proximity to the speakers, like the Fender HRDeV. I put the VERY tight fitting damper on the tube and slid it down to where the mica touches the glass and THE RATTLING IS 100% GONE. A ridiculously simple solution to a common problem. Installation seemed a little sketchy at first given the snugness of the damper but just grab ahold of the thing, don't bend the pins and work it on down. Don't try rolling it on like a connie. The silicone is "greasy" enough to slide down without issue.If one or two of these doesn't solve the problem then A) It's not the tube rattling, or B) Your tube is toast.
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