Electro-Harmonix 12AY7EH / 6072 Preamp Vacuum Tube
From our review: "Sonically the tone is all American, making it an affordable alternative to NOS. Not as sensitive or bright as a Russian 12AX7, while providing smooth mids and ample bottom end. If you are experimenting with gain, this is the one you want."
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Warranty Information and Return Policy
Warranty Period: 3 monthsAll our tubes are guaranteed for 3 months from the date of purchase. (Any exceptions will be noted on that tube's Warranty tab)
If you receive a tube that does not perform to the manufacturer's specifications, please do the following:
- contact us to get a return authorization
- return it via regular mail within 90 days from when we shipped it, and we will provide an exchange or refund of the full purchase price of the tube.
Returns not related to warranty or defect will be considered at our discretion, and are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
We can not accept returns that don't have an authorization, are past 3 month, or are returned improperly.
These guidelines may be updated without notice.
Ratings & Reviews
9 reviews
Excellent tube microphone replacement
by Bill Ruys
A lot of modifications for chinese manufactured tube mics call for a 12AY7. I purchased an Electro Harmonic 12AY7 along with a few NOS tubes costing much more. In the end, the Electro Harmonix had less noise and a more transparent, clean sound.
I am now of the opinion that it's pretty damn hard to beat this tube with anything NOS. I highly recommend it for tube based condenser mics.
Excellence
by Herb Watson
This tube in V2 of my Carvin V3m turns it into a very playable amp. It not only tames the gain but enhances the tonal quality and harmonics. It performs better than the stock tube and also a JJ in this slot. I don't think you can find a better tube.
Best amplification device in the world
by Pedro Morais
There is no better amplification device in the world. Fet, Op-amp, or valve. Period.
Low Noise, Great Tone
by Matt
I just had to write this review, especially after just receiving a NOS GE JG 12AY7 that cost me $50.00 plus shipping. Guess what? My old EH 12ay7 is just as quiet and sounds BETTER in my 5E3 Deluxe - more articulate and chimey - than the NOS tube. Perhaps I should have known since I have been using the EH in my custom shop 57 Twin reissue for 2 gigging years and not one failure. I have always read that my 5E3 Deluxe would sound best with a NOS 12AY7 in V1 so I tried a NOS RCA (turned microphonic after a few weeks) and now the NOS GE. Well, I'm done chasing that grail. The EH 12AY7 has Great Tone and is a Great Bargain. I highly recommend this tube.