6L6 / 5881
About 6L6
Commonly found in Fender guitar amps, 6L6 is the power tube that defined the American rock and blues sound.
We carry over a dozen best sounding quality 6L6 tube types. Our 6L6s are burned in and precision matched by us to help you get most out of your gear.
Selection Quick tip
If you are in a hurry, tubes designated 6L6GC is highest rated, and will work in any amp.
6L6 Selection Guide
You won't go wrong with any of our 6L6 offerings, but if you would like to know more, please check out our 6L6 Guide.
Our 6L6 Offering
We stock 6L6 in pre-matched sets of 2 (pair), 4 (quad/quartet) and 6 tubes (sextet). Inquire for larger sets. All our 6L6's are buned-in for maxmium stablity, and matched on precision equipments for maxmium tone. All our power tubes come with 90day warranty.Quick Lookup : Click to compare prices.
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6L6GC-EH Matched Pair
Electro-Harmonix 6L6EH is a rugged and high-power 6L6. Great in guitar amps with good high end energy and bottom end support. This is the default go-to tube as a replacement for original equipment 6L6 type tubes.
Price is for 2 matching tubes.
$32.50
$65.00
6L6GC-EH Matched Sextet
The price is for a sextet (set of 6 tubes) of 6L6GC-EH.
$97.50
6L6GC-JJ Matched Pair
Excellent 6L6GC from Slovakia. Dome top, sturdy, thick glass. Price is for a matching pair.
$37.00
$74.00
6L6GC-JJ Matched Sextet
Price is for a matching sextet (6 tubes) of 6L6GC from JJ.
$111.00
6L6GCSTR TungSol Matched Pair
TungSol 6L6GCSTR is a brand new black plate design manufactured in Russia. Excellent for demanding applications.
$39.50
6L6GCSTR TungSol Matched Quad
Price is for matched quad (4 tubes) of TungSol 6L6GC-STR.
$79.00
6L6GC-WC Matched Pair
6L6GC-WC by S.E.D. used to be sold as Svetlana brand. It has a tone that closely resembles Sylvania 6L6, and has an excellent construction. Price is for a matched pair.
$73.00
6L6GC-WC Matched Quad
Price is for a matched quad of S.E.D. (ex-Svetlana) 6L6GC.
$146.00
6L6GC-WC Matched Sextet
Price is for a matched sextet (6 tubes) of S.E.D. (ex-Svetlana) 6L6GC.
$219.00
GT-6L6GE Matched Pair
Made with original GE tooling, this 6L6 carries the magic of American NOS 6L6 tubes. Excellent in Fender amps. Logo may look different than the picture.
$61.00
6L6G-TS Matched Pair
Big bottle TungSol 6L6G has that perfect retro-look from the golden age. It has also been uprated to 6L6GC spec and is rated at full 30W. It has heavy duty build, and can be used in place of any 6L6.
Note: 6L6G is larger (4.8" tall, 2" width) than normal 6L6 tubes. Please make sure you have enough clearance if you are replacing normal 6L6.
$48.00
6L6G-TS Matched Quad
Big bottle TungSol 6L6G has that perfect retro-look from the golden age. It has also been uprated to 6L6GC spec and is rated at full 30W. It has heavy duty build, and can be used in place of any 6L6.
Note: 6L6G is larger (4.8" tall, 2" width) than normal 6L6 tubes. Please make sure you have enough clearance if you are replacing normal 6L6.
Price is for a matched quad of TungSol 6L6G.
$96.00
6L6GCMSTR Ruby Matched Pair
An excellent 6L6GC, does tremendously well in amps like Mesa Boogie.
$39.00
$78.00
6L6GC-SV Matched Pair
6L6GC-SV is sold by the new US Svetlana brand, and are only avilable in USA. The tube is excellent for providing fuller tone and punch to Fender guitar amps. This is a great 6L6 that replaces all 6L6/5881 tubes in guitar amps as well as HiFi Audio amps.
$37.00
6L6GC-SV Matched Quad
The price is for a matched quad of new US Svetlana brand 6L6GC.
$74.00
6L6GC-SV Matched Sextet
The price is for a matched sextet of new US Svetlana brand 6L6GC.
$111.00
6L6GC-STR RCA Style Matched Pair
RCA-style TAD 6L6GC-STR features black plate and thick glass envelope. It produces good deep bass with shimmering top.
$48.00
6L6GC-STR RCA Style Matched Quad
RCA-style TAD 6L6GC-STR features black plate and thick glass envelope. It produces good deep bass with shimmering top.
Price is for a matched quad.
$96.00
6L6WGC-STR Clear Top Matched Pair
Good mids and detail in guitar amps, this 6L6WGC is a close reproduction of clear top GE 6L6 tubes.
$48.00
6L6WGC-STR Clear Top Matched Quad
Good mids and detail in guitar amps, this 6L6WGC is a close reproduction of NOS GE 6L6 tubes.
Price is for a matched quad (4 tubes)
$96.00
$39.50
$79.00
$59.00
7581-TS Matched Pair
New for 2012, Tung-Sol 7581 is articulate and big sounding. Rated to 500V on plates and 450V on screen grid, Tung-Sol 5781 is a drop-in for 6L6GC high power tubes.
$52.00
7581-TS Matched Quad
New for 2012, Tung-Sol 7581 is articulate and big sounding. Rated to 500V on plates and 450V on screen grid, Tung-Sol 5781 is a drop-in for 6L6GC high power tubes.
$104.00
VA 350B Matched Pair
TETRODE
Reproduction of Western Electric 350B. Price is for a matched pair.
$45.00
VA 350B Matched Quad
TETRODE
Reproduction of Western Electric 350B. Price is for a matched quad.
$90.00
5881/6L6WGC Matched Pair
Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC is the factory installed 6L6 tube in many amps, including Marshall and Soldano.
If you are looking to re-tube factory installed 6L6 with coin base, 5881/6L6WGC is usually the exact replacement.
$30.00
5881/6L6WGC Matched Quad
Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC is the factory installed 6L6 tube in many amps, including Marshall and Soldano.
If you are looking to re-tube factory installed 6L6 with coin base, 5881/6L6WGC is usually the exact replacement.
$60.00
5881WXT Matched Pair
Sovtek 5881WXT is the factory installed 6L6 tube in many amps from Fender, Mesa and other manufacturers. If you are looking to re-tube factory installed 6L6, 5881WXT is the exact replacement, and is very economical.
$30.00
5881WXT Matched Quad
Sovtek 5881WXT is the factory installed 6L6 tube in many amps from Fender, Mesa and other manufacturers.
If you are looking to re-tube factory installed 6L6, 5881WXT is the exact replacement, and is very economical.
Price is for matched quad (4 tubes)
$60.00
6L6GCR Matched Pair
Shuguang 6L6GCR is the Chinese version of Russian 6P3S. It is pretty rugged, economical, is great for DIY or for those who like to experiment with their amps.
Shuguang 6L6GCR are burned-in and tested at 460V on plate and screen, and 35mA plate current. Although 6L6GCR seem able to withstand abuse, we recommend that you use other 6L6GC tubes for high power application.
$26.00
6L6GCR Matched Quad
Shuguang 6L6GCR is the Chinese version of Russian 6P3S. It is pretty rugged, economical, is great for DIY or for those who like to experiment with their amps.
Shuguang 6L6GCR are burned-in and tested at 460V on plate and screen, and 35mA plate current. Although 6L6GCR seem able to withstand abuse, we recommend that you use other 6L6GC tubes for high power application.
$52.00
7027A JJ Matched Pair
7027A JJ is a great choice on Ampegs and other amps that calls for 7027 type. 7027A JJ is built with sturdiness expected of the JJ power tubes, and at a fraction of the cost of NOS tubes. Price is for two matched tubes.
7027A is close to 6L6, but not pin to pin compatible. Use only where 7027A tube is called for.
$44.00
$88.00
NOS OFFERINGS
The following is NOS and vintage tubes in this category. Due to the scarcity of some items, inventory will change constantly, so please check back often. Be sure to check out our NOS terms.The photos of NOS tubes are representative samples and actual NOS tube shipped may vary. "Various" means we have multiple brands in stock.
6L6GC JAN NOS Matched Pair
TETRODE, BEAM POWER
We have some of the very last American made 6L6GC. Bigger heavier and heftier than 6L6WGB JAN, it boasts roaring tone with high headroom. If you want the ultimate in 6L6 tone from genuine US made high power 6L6GC, this is it!
Price is for a matched pair (2 tubes).
6L6GC JAN NOS Matched Quad
TETRODE, BEAM POWER
Price is for a matched quad (4 tubes).
6L6WGB JAN NOS Matched Pair
This is some of the last 6L6WGB/5881 made in USA in the 80s. Stubby with side getters, these tubes simply rock with the richest harmonic content and deep, tight bass in a guitar amp.
Price is for a matched pair (2 tubes).
6L6WGB JAN NOS Matched Quad
TETRODE, BEAM POWER
Price is for a matched quad (4 tubes).
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