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Guys need some advice

Hey guys,
My VHT Ultralead just arrived, but I don't know whether it needs a tube change. It's a 100/120W head but I'm cranking it to two o'clock on the poweramp and 11 o'clock on the preamp volume in my bedroom. Sure my furniture shaked a bit, but still not even the Powerball could be cranked this far. It's still got the original KT88 tubes from 1997 in it, but it's only been played maybe half a dozen times in the last 5 years. The amp also seems to have less gain than I had expected (enough nonetheless), but I do want to get the most out of this amp.

I'm looking for a tougher sound out of my guitar. I love the clean sound my soapbox duncans give me.. but I'm looking to switch out one of the pick-ups and replace it with something to give me a better distorted sound.. My friend and fellow band-mate asked which spot I was going to switch it for as well and I didn't have a clue.. should I switch out the top pick-up or the bottom one. I'm guessing the bottom because I play down there more and palm muting is a frequent action.

I have a squier bullet special with one duncan designed buckshot. I want to get it replaced for one of these humbuckers. I play a Blink 182/Green Day style of riffs and powerchords so which would be more suitable. I am leaning more towards the Invader at the moment. I know its a squier but i love it. My girlfriend bought it for me and its my favorite thing. Please dont flame because of my music tastes and plaese help.

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