Admin Note: While this Forum does not allow Political discussions, please do not interpret this post as "insensitive" or "apathetic" in any way to everyone involved in the current situation in Eastern Europe. Due to the current situations going on
in Eastern Europe, Ukraine, and Russia we can probably expect that prices for tubes will increase dramatically, and availability will also decrease. Some Brands have already stopped taking any new orders, and there may be very substantial delays in both Manufacturing and Distribution.
As a reminder of where our vacuum tubes are actually manufactured these days:
>>>>Current Vacuum Tube Manufacturers:
#1 Location
China; Shuagang
Brands and Sub Brands:
Sino China, Shuguang, Golden Dragon,
Rebranders: Mesa, Ruby, TAD, Groove Tubes, PM Components, Valve Art, Peavey, Fender, ......
#2 Location
Slovak Republic: JJ Electronic
Brands and Sub Brands:
JJ, Telefunken Black Diamond
Rebranders: Mesa, Ruby, TAD, Groove Tubes, PM Components, Valve Art, Peavey, Fender, ......
#3 Location
Saratov, Russia: Reflektor Corporation
Brands and Sub Brands:
New Sensor, Electro Harmonix, Mullard reissue, Tung Sol reissue, Sovtek, Genalex Gold Lion, Svetlana (not real Svetlana),
Rebranders: Mesa, Ruby, TAD, Groove Tubes, PM Components, Valve Art, Peavey, Fender<<<<
SOURCE:
thegearpagePlease keep that in mind if you're shopping new tubes.