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Vintage TungSol JAN-CTL-6L6WGB tubes

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Akolegov88

I'm going to sell an octet (or quad) of vintage TungSol JAN-CTL-6L6WGB tubes that I purchased long ago (I have no amp to use them with). The box says they are similar to CV2796.

The potential buyer asks whether they are similar to Tung-Sol 6L6G "big bulb". I am not much of an expert, but I think this is not the case, they are similar to 5881 tubes. Is it so?

Thanks in advance.

Follow Ups:

The tube has 5881 printed right on it. - Chip647 11:36:21 11/19/24 (1)
If your potential purchaser does not know what these are, it is highly likely you can get more money from someone who knows and can appreciate what they are.

I would be careful selling to a low information buyer (someone who cannot use the internet) as they will return them when they blow up in their chinese amp that happens to have an octal socket.
- "they will return them when they blow up in their chinese amp that happens to have an octal socket" - 1973shovel 14:50:17 11/19/24 (0)
  I probably shouldn't have laughed at that, but I did.
  
  It reminds me of the guys who are having an issue with a piece of tube gear and post that they can't understand why it doesn't work, because "The tubes light up".
RE: Vintage TungSol JAN-CTL-6L6WGB tubes - The Dill 19:18:15 11/17/24 (0)
Sounds like he is asking if your tubes are similar to the "Tung-Sol "6L6G "big bulb" or the "Coke bottle" shape. Many owners of vintage gear prefer that shape instead of the shape of your tube. You might also see the Coke bottle shape called "ST".
RE: Vintage TungSol JAN-CTL-6L6WGB tubes - Steve O 18:56:51 11/17/24 (1)
The tube in your pic is a classic TS 5881 despite 6L6GB designation. 5881 specs out to be a little more rugged than a true 6L6GB or a 6L6G although most other specs are about the same. Usually a 5881 can replace a 6L6, G, GA or GB but not necessarily the other way around. 5881 does not replace a 6L6GC. While electrical characteristics are mostly equal the physical electrode structures of a TS 5881 are unique compared to those of a 6L6G, GA, GB or GC. I wouldn't expect the physical differences to matter much in application but some would disagree.
- RE: Vintage TungSol JAN-CTL-6L6WGB tubes - Akolegov88 23:54:25 11/17/24 (0)
  Thanks for your explanation!

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