Vacuum Tube - 6L6GC, JJ Electronics

Vacuum Tube - 6L6GC, JJ Electronics

JJ Electronics
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Pictured: Apex Matched Pair
Pictured: Apex Matched Pair
Pictured: Apex Matched Quad
Pictured: Apex Matched Quad
Pictured: Apex Matched Sextet
Pictured: Apex Matched Sextet
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The JJ Electronic 6L6GC is the classic pentode built with the rugged construction that only JJ could deliver. At 30W, this tube delivers plenty of headroom. The highs are clear and responsive with warm mids and tight solid lows. Known for their reliability and articulation, the JJ 6L6GC is a great option for guitar amplifiers and Hi-Fi stereo equipment.

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SKU:
T-6L6GC-JJ
Item ID:
004732
Brand:
JJ Electronics, Apex Matched
RoHS Compliant
Part Numbers
Single or MatchedOur Part NumberUPC/EANJJ Electronics Part Number
SingleT-6L6GC-JJ609722122788 6L6GC
Apex Matched PairT-6L6GC-JJ-MP609722122795
Apex Matched QuadT-6L6GC-JJ-MQ609722122801 6L6GC
Apex Burned-In Matched PairT-6L6GC-JJ-MPB609722122818
Apex Matched SextetT-6L6GC-JJ-MS609722157476
Apex Burned-In Matched QuadT-6L6GC-JJ-MQB609722122825
Apex Burned-In Matched SextetT-6L6GC-JJ-MSB
Product Measurements by Type
Body Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Packaging Information
Packaging DimensionsApex Burned-In Matched Pair versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MPB4.6 in. × 3.3 in. × 1.6 in.
Apex Burned-In Matched Quad versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MQB4.6 in. × 3.3 in. × 3.3 in.
Apex Burned-In Matched Sextet versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MSB4.6 in. × 3.3 in. × 1.6 in.
Apex Matched Pair versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MP1.8 in. × 3.3 in. × 4.6 in.
Apex Matched Quad versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MQ3.3 in. × 3.3 in. × 4.6 in.
Apex Matched Sextet versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MS3.25 in. × 4.25 in. × 4.75 in.
Single versionT-6L6GC-JJ1.6 in. × 1.6 in. × 4.6 in.
Weight (Packaging)Apex Burned-In Matched Pair versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MPB0.29 lbs.
Apex Burned-In Matched Quad versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MQB0.58 lbs.
Apex Burned-In Matched Sextet versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MSB0.87 lbs.
Apex Matched Pair versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MP0.29 lbs.
Apex Matched Quad versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MQ0.58 lbs.
Apex Matched Sextet versionT-6L6GC-JJ-MS0.87 lbs.
Single versionT-6L6GC-JJ0.145 lbs.
Product Measurements by Item
T-6L6GC-JJ-MP - Apex Matched Pair versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
T-6L6GC-JJ-MQ - Apex Matched Quad versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
T-6L6GC-JJ-MS - Apex Matched Sextet versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
T-6L6GC-JJ-MPB - Apex Burned-In Matched Pair versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
T-6L6GC-JJ-MQB - Apex Burned-In Matched Quad versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
T-6L6GC-JJ-MSB - Apex Burned-In Matched Sextet versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
T-6L6GC-JJ - Single versionBody Height100 mm
Filament Current (If)0.9 A
Filament Voltage (Uf)6.3 V
Grid Current 2, single tube (Ig2)5 mA
Grid Voltage 1, push-pull (Ug1)-17.5 V typical
Grid Voltage 1, single tube (Ug1)-14 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, push-pull (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Grid Voltage 2, single tube (Ug2)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical
Grid capacitance (cg1)12.5 pF
Grid current 2, push-pull (Ig2)11 mA
Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g)1.5 pF
Item Diameter38 mm
Item Height115 mm
Plate Capacitance (ca)10 pF
Plate Current, push-pull (Ia)134 mA
Plate Current, single tube (Ia)72 mA
Plate Dissipation (Wa)≤ 30 W
Plate Voltage, push-pull (Ua)≤ 450 V, 270 V typical
Plate Voltage, single tube (Ua)≤ 450 V, 250 V typical

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Questions and Answers

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Asked by Anonymous on March 5th, 2016.
JustinG
March 7th, 2016
Staff Member
Top Contributor
If you require two power tubes in a push pull configuration then you would want to purchase a matched pair.
Asked by Anonymous on January 19th, 2017.
Matt H.
January 19th, 2017
Staff Member
Power tubes need to be matched in order for your amp to operate properly. If you ordered your tubes from us, we can get you one tube to match your existing power tubes.
Asked by Anonymous on January 19th, 2017.
Matt H.
January 19th, 2017
Staff Member
According to Mesa Boogie, if you order these tubes with "middle values" you should not have to rebias your amp.
Asked by Anonymous on January 19th, 2017.
Matt H.
January 19th, 2017
Staff Member
It appears that the Fender 75 uses 6L6's.
Asked by Anonymous on August 8th, 2017.
Matt H.
August 10th, 2017
Staff Member
With any retube, you may need to make adjustments to your amp depending on the type of bias it has. Your amp will either be fixed adjustable bias (has bias pot on the back of the amp) , Fixed non-adjustable bias (bias is fixed by a resistor in your amp), or cathode bias (self biasing no bias required). The manual for your amp should be able to tell you what type of bias you have. Rebiasing an amp is something that should be done by an experienced tech. Many amp manufactures setup their amps to accept "middle values" for tubes. You can request middle numbers when ordering. Keep in mind, this will not guarantee you will not have to rebias your amp.
Asked by Anonymous on February 3rd, 2019.
BradWbr
February 4th, 2019
Staff Member
This will safely work in place of any 6L6G tube.
Asked by nad0104 on October 25th, 2022.
BradWbr
October 25th, 2022
Staff Member
Yes, there are several designs of a 6L6 tube that have multiple suffixes, but they are all interchangeable within an amp circuit. You can view the various 6L6 replacements and their tonal characteristics by referring to our 6L6 tube comparison chart: https://www.tubesandmore.com/tech-articles/6l6gc-comparison-current-made-tubes

Product Reviews

4.98 out of 5 based on 43 reviews
Edward Linderman - March 8th, 2023
5 out of 5

Accidentally broke 1 of 2 of these tubes in a 1955 Seeburg Jukebox. Replaced them both with a matched set. I did not think the Jukebox could sound any better than it did, but it does. Very pleased with these tubes.

K1KP - February 1st, 2022
5 out of 5

Awesome tubes! Well matched, great output.

Jerry King - November 24th, 2021
5 out of 5

I installed an Apex matched pair of these 6L6GCs in a 1964 Fender Super Reverb Amp. They biased to within one mA difference in plate current. They sounded good and should keep this old amp working for several more years.

seafishkc - November 22nd, 2021
5 out of 5

I had a pretty good sounding '68 Bandmaster. These turned it into an outstanding sounding amp head. It was night and day compared to the old Sovtek's that were in there. But in their defense, they were on their last legs anyway. I'm very happy to have made this purchase.

Joe Schouster - October 20th, 2021
5 out of 5

Very nice tubes

Kenneth showers - August 18th, 2021
5 out of 5

Tubes are great
However, they were defective, and I sent them back
Antique electronic supply refused to replace them
I paid postage to send them in then back to me
Now I paid extra and have tubes that are bad

Richard Howes - May 17th, 2021
5 out of 5

Sweet. My old Fender Bassman sounds so good now.

Tom Schupbach - November 6th, 2020
5 out of 5

Solid performer, can completely depend on these

Chris Hackett - September 20th, 2020
5 out of 5

I purchased this tube to use in my THD Univalve (Class A amp) - it sounds great and was delivered within 4 days (to Connecticut) intelligently packed. Thank you Antique Electronic Supply!

Jimmy mac - August 24th, 2020
5 out of 5

Save your nos tubes...these JJs in matched sets are a fantastic value...and for the cherry on top order these from AES for the most outstanding service in the business...Been an AES customer for going on 20 years they never disappoint and most often exceed expectations...tube are expensive enough and there are too many shady tube venders out there...so go with a company that did the hard work for you...buy JJ tubes from A.E.S.

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