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Offline syscokid

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Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« on: March 19, 2022, 10:36:24 am »
Just honoring my civil duties...:

https://www.westernelectric.com/expand

Spread the word, y'all...  :occasion14:

Offline bmccowan

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Re: Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2022, 06:16:36 pm »
I'm going to buy their T-shirt. It's all I can afford from them. :icon_biggrin: But still - I hope they branch out.
Mac
“To my surprise, when I opened my eyes, I was the victim of a great compromise.”
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Offline valvetones

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Re: Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2022, 07:03:36 pm »
Lol, I literally just mentioned this in another thread last week.
That maybe if we all begged/ lobbied WE then they would make tubes for us.
I friggin beyond excited to see this post.

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Re: Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2022, 07:12:05 pm »
I'm going to buy their T-shirt. It's all I can afford from them. :icon_biggrin: But still - I hope they branch out.


No kidding,,    gee   $699 for one 300B tube.   my my my

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Re: Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2022, 12:51:44 am »
I wouldn't even buy a T-shirt...
« Last Edit: March 20, 2022, 01:24:22 am by 72Blazer »

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Re: Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2022, 04:40:39 pm »
They do come packed in a nice finished wood box and sport a 10 year warranty. Not that I’ll be buying ANY 300B’s anytime soon.

Offline Backwoods Joe

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Re: Western Electric Survey for USA-made Tubes
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2022, 07:56:47 pm »
I guess each tube comes with a fine cigar & champagne! :icon_biggrin:

 


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