Due to the guitar & hi-fi crowd, the supply of ANOS/NOS tubes are rapidly disappearing. I have a small stash of 12ax7s of various makes that I bought years ago. Glad I did, because im not paying todayβs asking prices for such.
Just about any vintage style tele neck pup & a .05 tone cap can get you there. Also, adjust your amp settings, if need be.
There's a difference between the drawn brass chrome cover & the more modern nickel silver one.