Vacuum Tube - EL84, JJ Electronics
The JJ Electronic EL84 is a solidly built EL84 / 6BQ5 with excellent tonal qualities. JJ’s rugged construction of this tube offers high reliability without any compromise to the sound. This tube has solid lows with warm bright mids and shimmery highs. When saturated the harmonics are rich and dynamic. The JJ EL84 nails the classic sound of this tube. This tube can replace any EL84 or 6BQ5 tube.
Matched versions of this tube use Apex Matching
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| Single or Matched | Our Part Number | UPC/EAN | JJ Electronics Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Matched Pair | T-EL84-JJ-MP | 609722123105 | |
| Apex Matched Quad | T-EL84-JJ-MQ | 609722123112 | |
| Apex Burned-In Matched Pair | T-EL84-JJ-MPB | 841358108914 | |
| Apex Burned-In Matched Quad | T-EL84-JJ-MQB | 841358108921 | |
| Single | T-EL84-JJ | 609722123099 | EL84 - 6BQ5 |
| Body Height | 71.4 mm | |
| Cathode Current (Ik) | ≤ 65 mA | |
| Filament Current (If) | 0.76 A | |
| Filament Voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | |
| Gain (μ) | 19 | |
| Grid 1 to filament capacitance (cg1f) | 0.15 pF | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Automatic Bias | 1 MΩ | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Fixed Bias | 0.3 MΩ | |
| Grid Voltage 1 (Ug1) | ≥ -100 V, -7.3 V typical | |
| Grid Voltage 2 (Ug2) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Grid to Cathode Capacitance (cg/k) | 10 pF | |
| Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g) | 0.6 pF | |
| Heater to cathode voltage (Uk/f) | ≤ 100 V | |
| Internal Resistance (Ri) | 40 kΩ | |
| Item Diameter | 22 mm | |
| Item Height | 77.8 mm | |
| Plate Capacitance (ca) | 5.1 pF | |
| Plate Current (Ia) | 48 mA | |
| Plate Dissipation (Wa) | ≤ 12 W | |
| Plate Voltage (Ua) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V |
| Packaging Dimensions | Apex Burned-In Matched Pair version | T-EL84-JJ-MPB | 1 in. × 2.1 in. × 3.8 in. |
| Apex Burned-In Matched Quad version | T-EL84-JJ-MQB | 2.1 in. × 2.1 in. × 3.8 in. | |
| Apex Matched Pair version | T-EL84-JJ-MP | 1 in. × 2.1 in. × 3.8 in. | |
| Apex Matched Quad version | T-EL84-JJ-MQ | 2.1 in. × 2.1 in. × 3.8 in. | |
| Single version | T-EL84-JJ | 1 in. × 1 in. × 3.6 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | Apex Burned-In Matched Pair version | T-EL84-JJ-MPB | 0.08 lbs. |
| Apex Burned-In Matched Quad version | T-EL84-JJ-MQB | 0.16 lbs. | |
| Apex Matched Pair version | T-EL84-JJ-MP | 0.08 lbs. | |
| Apex Matched Quad version | T-EL84-JJ-MQ | 0.16 lbs. | |
| Single version | T-EL84-JJ | 0.04 lbs. |
| T-EL84-JJ-MP - Apex Matched Pair version | Body Height | 71.4 mm |
| Cathode Current (Ik) | ≤ 65 mA | |
| Filament Current (If) | 0.76 A | |
| Filament Voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | |
| Gain (μ) | 19 | |
| Grid 1 to filament capacitance (cg1f) | 0.15 pF | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Automatic Bias | 1 MΩ | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Fixed Bias | 0.3 MΩ | |
| Grid Voltage 1 (Ug1) | ≥ -100 V, -7.3 V typical | |
| Grid Voltage 2 (Ug2) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Grid to Cathode Capacitance (cg/k) | 10 pF | |
| Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g) | 0.6 pF | |
| Heater to cathode voltage (Uk/f) | ≤ 100 V | |
| Internal Resistance (Ri) | 40 kΩ | |
| Item Diameter | 22 mm | |
| Item Height | 77.8 mm | |
| Plate Capacitance (ca) | 5.1 pF | |
| Plate Current (Ia) | 48 mA | |
| Plate Dissipation (Wa) | ≤ 12 W | |
| Plate Voltage (Ua) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V | |
| T-EL84-JJ-MQ - Apex Matched Quad version | Body Height | 71.4 mm |
| Cathode Current (Ik) | ≤ 65 mA | |
| Filament Current (If) | 0.76 A | |
| Filament Voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | |
| Gain (μ) | 19 | |
| Grid 1 to filament capacitance (cg1f) | 0.15 pF | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Automatic Bias | 1 MΩ | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Fixed Bias | 0.3 MΩ | |
| Grid Voltage 1 (Ug1) | ≥ -100 V, -7.3 V typical | |
| Grid Voltage 2 (Ug2) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Grid to Cathode Capacitance (cg/k) | 10 pF | |
| Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g) | 0.6 pF | |
| Heater to cathode voltage (Uk/f) | ≤ 100 V | |
| Internal Resistance (Ri) | 40 kΩ | |
| Item Diameter | 22 mm | |
| Item Height | 77.8 mm | |
| Plate Capacitance (ca) | 5.1 pF | |
| Plate Current (Ia) | 48 mA | |
| Plate Dissipation (Wa) | ≤ 12 W | |
| Plate Voltage (Ua) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V | |
| T-EL84-JJ-MPB - Apex Burned-In Matched Pair version | Body Height | 71.4 mm |
| Cathode Current (Ik) | ≤ 65 mA | |
| Filament Current (If) | 0.76 A | |
| Filament Voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | |
| Gain (μ) | 19 | |
| Grid 1 to filament capacitance (cg1f) | 0.15 pF | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Automatic Bias | 1 MΩ | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Fixed Bias | 0.3 MΩ | |
| Grid Voltage 1 (Ug1) | ≥ -100 V, -7.3 V typical | |
| Grid Voltage 2 (Ug2) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Grid to Cathode Capacitance (cg/k) | 10 pF | |
| Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g) | 0.6 pF | |
| Heater to cathode voltage (Uk/f) | ≤ 100 V | |
| Internal Resistance (Ri) | 40 kΩ | |
| Item Diameter | 22 mm | |
| Item Height | 77.8 mm | |
| Plate Capacitance (ca) | 5.1 pF | |
| Plate Current (Ia) | 48 mA | |
| Plate Dissipation (Wa) | ≤ 12 W | |
| Plate Voltage (Ua) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V | |
| T-EL84-JJ-MQB - Apex Burned-In Matched Quad version | Body Height | 71.4 mm |
| Cathode Current (Ik) | ≤ 65 mA | |
| Filament Current (If) | 0.76 A | |
| Filament Voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | |
| Gain (μ) | 19 | |
| Grid 1 to filament capacitance (cg1f) | 0.15 pF | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Automatic Bias | 1 MΩ | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Fixed Bias | 0.3 MΩ | |
| Grid Voltage 1 (Ug1) | ≥ -100 V, -7.3 V typical | |
| Grid Voltage 2 (Ug2) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Grid to Cathode Capacitance (cg/k) | 10 pF | |
| Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g) | 0.6 pF | |
| Heater to cathode voltage (Uk/f) | ≤ 100 V | |
| Internal Resistance (Ri) | 40 kΩ | |
| Item Diameter | 22 mm | |
| Item Height | 77.8 mm | |
| Plate Capacitance (ca) | 5.1 pF | |
| Plate Current (Ia) | 48 mA | |
| Plate Dissipation (Wa) | ≤ 12 W | |
| Plate Voltage (Ua) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V | |
| T-EL84-JJ - Single version | Body Height | 71.4 mm |
| Cathode Current (Ik) | ≤ 65 mA | |
| Filament Current (If) | 0.76 A | |
| Filament Voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | |
| Gain (μ) | 19 | |
| Grid 1 to filament capacitance (cg1f) | 0.15 pF | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Automatic Bias | 1 MΩ | |
| Grid Circuit Resistance 1 (Rg1), Fixed Bias | 0.3 MΩ | |
| Grid Voltage 1 (Ug1) | ≥ -100 V, -7.3 V typical | |
| Grid Voltage 2 (Ug2) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Grid to Cathode Capacitance (cg/k) | 10 pF | |
| Grid to Plate Capacitance (ca/g) | 0.6 pF | |
| Heater to cathode voltage (Uk/f) | ≤ 100 V | |
| Internal Resistance (Ri) | 40 kΩ | |
| Item Diameter | 22 mm | |
| Item Height | 77.8 mm | |
| Plate Capacitance (ca) | 5.1 pF | |
| Plate Current (Ia) | 48 mA | |
| Plate Dissipation (Wa) | ≤ 12 W | |
| Plate Voltage (Ua) | ≤ 300 V, 250 V typical | |
| Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V |
 Specification Sheet | All Models |
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I bought the power matched pair and noticed that one tubes filaments glow brighter than the other, is this normal?
Asked by Anonymous on October 14th, 2016.
October 14th, 2016
Staff Member
A blue glow on the surface of the glass, mica, or metal is fine. A blue or violet cloud within the tube structure is bad.
An orange glow from the filament or cathode in the middle of the tube is normal and can vary from very bright to very dim depending on how it is covered from view by the surrounding structures. A red or orange glow on the surface of the plate is bad and is referred to as "red-plating." This is caused by setting the bias of the tube too hot.
If the tube was bad you would hear it.
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Do this work in a fender hot rod deluxe iii?
Asked by Anonymous on May 24th, 2017.
May 24th, 2017
Staff Member
If you want to use EL84's with your amp you will need to purchase the "YJS" or "YJShort" Yellow Jackets. These are pin converters that allow you to safely use EL84's in your amp.
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Will this work on Blues jr?
Asked by Anonymous on May 31st, 2018.
May 31st, 2018
Staff Member
The Blues Junior comes stock with a pair of EL84's and these would be an excellent choice for your amp.
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Are these T-EL84-JJ-mp already burned in ?
Asked by Anonymous on July 27th, 2018.
These are not burned in. Unfortunately, we do not offer a burned in version of these tubes at this time.
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Can these tubes work in a record player stereo amp From 1964? The one I pulled out was a 6BQ5 silvertone.
Asked by Anonymous on August 28th, 2018.
August 28th, 2018
Staff Member
Yes, the 6BQ5 is the American name for these tubes. As they were commonly used in European amps, the European name EL84 has become the more commonly used term.
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Can you elaborate on "burned in". What does this really mean? Is this 10 hours, 50 hours, 100 hours? Should burning in be done at high volume? It seems that there is so much nebulous terminology in this world of guitars and amplifiers. Frankly, I am a little confused.
Asked by Anonymous on November 8th, 2018.
November 9th, 2018
Staff Member
For more information on the Apex Burn In process, please visit the Apex tube matching website: https://www.apexmatching.com/apex-burn
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Product Reviews
Good solid tube that will certainly get the job done. I find they cant take the heat over time. If you really want to bring a CL30 to life and not worry about replacing every 3-4 months, go with the EH version.
JJ tubes are by far the best value on the market and they have been for some time now as far as I am concerned...and with the additional expertise of antique electronics and there Apex matching process you will be hard pressed to find anything better...just give them a try
They are really matched. I set bias for individual tubes and made them run at the same current. After couple days burned in, I rechecked, currents of each tube are still in sync, although the current increased a little bit due to burning in process. PS: the tubes were fixed biased
Antique Electronic Supply is the best! Excellent quality parts, excellent customer service, excellent shipping! I got my parts very fast in perfect condition.
THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE TUBES I NEEDED. Phone call was answered promptly and courteously.
Replaced the original Fender GT tubes in my Blues Junior. Along with a new 12AX7, things got real quiet! Even with my American Standard Telecaster.
Also, you can warm your hands on a cold day.
Recommend highly.
Direct make and model replacement for an Orange amp output tube that went south. Did the trick.
Great tubes for my peavey classic 30 they sound great and give good life too!
I have had very good service life and sound with the JJ EL84's for the past several years. My customers like them too, and I recommend them for many modern and vintage amps.
I needed some matched sets of EL84 tubes to install in two Crate Vintage Club combo amps equipped with non- adjustable fixed bias. JJ EL84 tubes were the only EL84 tubes I found that were perfectly biased to these Crate amps. The JJ tubes also sounded very good.