V2 Module Tone Stack Tube Matter?

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lebobl

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Hi all! I'm brand new to the module thing and I'm loving it! Rocking an Egnater Mod 100 with a Jaded Faith VX30, an Egnater COD, and a Mr. Scary. I threw in some NOS tubes in the amp (Philips BEL and Ei Yugos) and in V1 of each module (Tungsram and RFT).

My understanding is that the V2 position in each module controls the tone stack. I was wondering how much tube choice here affects the tone. In other words, do I need to spring for NOS tubes in this position, or would it be a negligible difference as long as I'm using any quality tube?

I would rather save my good tubes for the important positions, but I'm not sure how much the V2 tube in each module contributes to tone, especially since it's the third tube gain stage accounting for the V1 in the head.

Any advice here would be so much appreciated! Thanks!
 
Depending on the module, any tube position can have an impact.

Fender circuits might have the tone stack right after one gain stage. With Marshall it is toward the back.

Try it and see.
 
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