Sylvania

Sylvania tubes usually have painted IDs, but some have etched IDs that look similar to GE's.  Unlike GE, there is no grid of dots underneath.  Sylvania's ID paint is gold-colored and is much more durable than their logo paint.  Painted IDs often include european or industrial tube designations.  Logo paint may be white or red.

Click the hyperlinks below to see samples of Sylvania tubes.

Painted Sylvania tube ID


Etched Sylvania tube ID


12AX7A

12AX7 with shiny black plates

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