JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube
Note: Because this tube has a long plate structure it is susceptible to excessive microphonics and is therefore not recommended for use in combo amps or high gain stages. For these amps the JJ ECC83-S is a better choice.
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Additional Information and Downloads
Reviews:
12AX7 Tube Review
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Downloads:
JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 Datasheet (PDF)
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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
17 reviews
JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 | Make that Bug jump
by Catdaddy007 -
Replaced the factory Bugera tube in my Bug 5 watt. Oh my! Much fuller sound with JJ-ECC803S.
Going to get a JJ EL84 replacement next.
JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 | Fantastic tube!
by Marty8542
This JJ-ECC803S tube is amazing! Sounds big, fat, rich in midrange and has enough gain to not make it sound too fizzy. Love it on V1 position in my Bogner Alchemist. I think this tube can be a great replacement for NOS sound, I'm sparing my NOS Tesla ECC83 and Mullard ECC83 for gigs and studio only so I gave this tube a try for a practicing purposes and I gotta say it comes really really close to the NOS sound. It's very cheap and I gave it a try and I was blown away what sound I got for such little money!
JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 | This will wake up your Marshall Plexi
by Chris in NorCal
This JJ-ECC803S is actually a pretty good sounding tube. i find them sonically clearer than TungSol or Mullard reissue. I use ECC803S on all preamp tube slots in my Fargen Super Lead/Bass. Slightly a hair less gain than the Tungsol or Shuguang 12ax7b, but the clarity of the notes sounded better to my ears. I find the high and low end almost “even” with a singing midrange which is great for soloing. They crunch up well without that “hazy” undertones of the regular JJ-ECC83. Dime the gain/preamp volume, the saturation is there without the fuzziness.
JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 | Great tube for harsh Fenders
by Lloyd Hoops -
For 20 years I have been unhappy with the way my strat sounded through my favorite amp. Very shrill and harsh. After reading the reviews, I decided to give these JJ-ECC803S a try. Wow, exactly as advertised. Full smooth clear top end without the cringe. Thank you !!
JJ ECC803S / 12AX7 | Good value, great sound.
by Mark
I have two SWR Grand Prix bass preamps I use in my stereo extended range bass rig, which also is full range enough for reproducing pre-recorded full ensemble music. I have been using the gold pin version of these tubes. Wonderful sound. They last about a year before degrading and exhibiting audible changes. I decided to try the standard pin JJ-ECC803S version. Very balanced reproduction when new at a 50% reduction in cost. Even if the replacement interval is the same, a cost effective way to save money and get the sound you want.