Sylvania 12AT7 Black Plates Halo O-Getter - Tested

Superior Sound Supply selling some seriously special stock. This listing features a genuine vintage Sylvania 12AT7 preamp tube, manufactured in the USA and including its original "lightning" style box. Professionally tested on our Precision 612, this tube offers the robust construction and reliable performance Sylvania is known for, making it an ideal choice for restoring vintage equipment or upgrading modern reissue tubes.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sylvania

• Model: 12AT7 (ECC81)

• Plate Type: Black Ribbed

• Getter Type: Halo

• Date Code: JFL

• Country of Origin: USA

• Test Results: Passed for Shorts/Leakage. Emissions test strong in the "Good" range on Precision Model 612.

Condition Details

This tube presents in excellent vintage condition. The red Sylvania branding and "Made in U.S.A." text are crisp and fully legible with minimal fading. The glass envelope is clear with no signs of stress, and the pins are straight and secure. The base is tight to the glass. It comes with the original yellow and black Sylvania box, which shows minor shelf wear consistent with its age but remains structurally sound.

Historical & Technical Context

The 12AT7 is a medium-mu dual triode commonly found in the reverb driver and phase inverter positions of classic American amplifiers, such as vintage Fenders. With a gain factor of 60 (compared to the 100 of a 12AX7), it is also frequently used by players to tame "hot" preamps, offering increased clean headroom and a tighter low-end response. Vintage Sylvania 12AT7s are specifically sought after for their articulate high-end and durability in combo amps.

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