MESA/Boogie 12AX7 Preamp Tube

The MESA/Boogie 12AX7 preamp tube is a premium-grade, high-gain preamplifier tube that provides a smooth and balanced response across the tonal spectrum. Recognized as an extremely lively, open and expressive tube, the 12AX7 is a crucial component in crafting the final tone of your vacuum tube amplifier. Located early in the circuit, the 12AX7 determines how clean or saturated, layered or massive the high gain will be—not to mention all the tonal shades in between, like clipped, overdriven and crunch sounds. The 12AX7 delivers the stability and gain required for extraordinary distortion sounds while also providing the sensitivity and brilliance needed for some of the world's most detailed and crisp sounds, as well as the subtleties of the in-between gain ranges. Get the MESA/Boogie 12AX7 preamp tube at Guitar Center and elevate your tone to new heights.

Premium Components for Premium Tone

As a premium tube from a premier brand, the MESA/Boogie 12AX7 is constructed with premium components to provide peak performance and tone. The 12AX7's construction allows it to withstand the high voltages required to properly amplify an electric guitar signal without compromising tone. Its durable components are built to last through many hours of use, providing consistent tone and performance gig after gig.

High Gain and Sensitivity for Depth and Clarity

The MESA/Boogie 12AX7 provides the high gain and sensitivity required for crafting full, saturated distortion tones while also delivering the nuanced clarity needed for crisp, detailed clean and overdriven sounds. Its high gain structure allows for a wide range of tones from clean to overdriven to heavily saturated. The 12AX7's sensitivity and lively response provide depth and dimension even at high gain settings.

Compatible With Most Tube Amplifiers

The MESA/Boogie 12AX7 will work with most tube amplifiers that utilize 12AX7 preamp tubes, allowing you to elevate your tone with a premium upgrade. Its balanced performance works equally well in both MESA/Boogie and other tube amp brands. The 12AX7 has become an industry standard for high-gain preamp tubes due to its musical, expressive character and ability to handle high plate voltages, and will provide an upgrade in any compatible amp.