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As a rule of thumb, your tube amp needs to be warmed up for 20 to 30 minutes at least before you can start playing your guitar. Most of the time, tube amps have warm up specifications included in their instructions for use.
- How long should a tube amp be standby?
- Is it bad to leave a tube amp on for a long time?
- Do tube amps get louder as they warm up?
- Do tube preamps need to warm up?
How long should a tube amp be standby?
Ideally, you want your amp to be on standby for about one to two minutes before you start playing at any volume. Another useful function of the standby switch is muting your amp without turning it off.
Is it bad to leave a tube amp on for a long time?
Long story short, unless you plan on using your amp a lot throughout the day, you should turn off your tube amp when you are done using it. ... Tubes deteriorate with use, so leaving a tube amp on shortens tube life. Many tubes produce a significant amount of heat.
Do tube amps get louder as they warm up?
Short answer to your original question: No, you shouldn't be hearing any significant volume increase. The sound may "change" a little when the tubes fully warm up, but they shouldn't sound any louder.
Do tube preamps need to warm up?
A tube preamp (not power amp, just the preamp) should not have to be warmed up beyond the 15 to 30 seconds needed for the filaments to arrive at temperature.
