1961 Blonde Fender 6G6 Bassman.....The Garage Sale Special !!

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Recently, a viewer found a rare and wonderful, tube-rectified, 1961 Fender 6G6 Blonde Bassman chassis and circuit (no cabinet) at a garage sale for a pittance....and sent it to me for a complete overhaul. After residing in an attic for god-knows how long, it fought me to the death before finally surrendering and working beautifully. Watch as it evolves from wretched chassis to complete, functional amp. In addition, the circuit was converted from 6G6 to 6G6B form, to improve the Bass and Treble controls and overall tone. EXTRAS: Jack & Ollie are in good form for an audio demo concert, we open a really nice gift box, we visit Jack in his secret lair, and finally we tour then take a ride in the nastiest 1959 Nash Rambler you will ever see. See warning at the bottom ;)
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WARNING: If you have an aversion to excessive displays of horsepower and acceleration, considering them to be reckless, childish, and totally unacceptable in civilized society..... then please don't watch the final 6 minutes of this video.

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@analognoir7398 3 года назад

10:04 First look at the circuit 15:46 Replace filter caps, 18:47 Replace caps in DC negative voltage bias supply (opposite polarity) 22:53 Replace resistors in DC negative voltage bias supply 20:00 Diode upgrade 25:23 Pots Stuck/Frozen 29:30 Replacing burnt screen resistors on output tube socket 30:00 3 prong power cord 31:46 Check if voltages are present in transformer 33:27 Red lights in Juarez HA 33:34 how to wire 6.3V filament heaters 34:12 List of parts tobe replaced 36:38 Reevaluation for gigging musician (modded for reliability, not for originality) 37:39 Differences between bass and normal channel 39:11 6G6 vs 6G6A vs 6G6B Fender schematic 40:44 Bass channel not working, replaced v1 tube socket 42:36 Plate voltage, 6l6GC biasing 43:41 Power tube comparison (6L6G vs 6l6GB vs 5881 vs 6L6GC) 45:09, 47:05 Bias pot installation, infinitely adjustable bias mod 46:42 Plate dissipation calculation (for longevity and tone) 47:59 Sound demonstration

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks for another great synopsis, LR. I have pinned it for all to see.

@ross3818 Год назад

A labor of love, this.

@tommyr7105 4 года назад

Uncle Doug, Every once in a while we all meet a person who sets the benchmark for what a man should be. You are that benchmark Doug. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow.....thanks so much, T Rob. We really appreciate it :)

@historiclp4577 4 года назад

Hi Doug, i have a 1997 Fender Twin amp, i was wanting to have it looked over and possibly fixed as far as Capacitors go and all,how do i contact you for service? It has a pcb board setup, would you think it would need to be “Re capped”? Do Capacitors wear out after so long? The amp has barely been run

@highpath4776 4 года назад

@@historiclp4577 1997 sounds recent , most re-caps are on 1960s and earlier, maybe some 70s gear. But the packing inside can fail with getting a voltage after long out of use, only replace that which does not pass reasonable tests as shown on other UD videos.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@historiclp4577 Gino, I appreciate your desire to improve your amp, but I don't work on modern equipment, especially with PCB's. If it's working fine, with no hum or other problems, I would simply use it until something does occur.....if it ever does. Good luck.

@timmooney7528 2 года назад

@@historiclp4577 I would be more concrened if the amp was made in the early 2000's when a bad electrolyte batch in the Far East turned into a plague of bad capacitors.

@sirfultonbishop 4 года назад

“Not since my days in Juarez has a red light looked that good.” 😂😂😂

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

It's the truth, Sir Fulton......sad to say ;)

@madDadMusic 4 года назад

I laughed out loud.

@treborheminway1196 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug I had a good ol belly laugh on that statement. and reminded my of my youth. While attending HS in ElPaso (go Rockets), I was curious(and 17) and drove my dad's van to one of the red-light districts in Juarez with my stepbrother. We parked and were immediately approached by a guy selling "real" diamond rings. He followed us down the road while dropping the price with every other step. He "proved" the authenticity of this incredible gem by scratching the windshields of several cars. "look - real diamond man - scratch - gouge". We passed on the deal of the century and decided we better leave or risk the windshield of the van to be used as his new favorite demonstration vehicle. I later learned that it was customary to pay local kids to watch the car. Later still, I was told they wouldn't actually prevent anything from happening to it, but you did get an exuberant account of what happened with full descriptions of the bad guys that could describe 99% of the native male population. They, of course, would still expect to be paid the final 1/2 have of the negotiated "watch" fee.

@goodun2974 4 года назад

Theres a JJ Cale song, "Tijuana": "Just below/San Diego/ Tijuana/ land of broken dreams/.....Senoritas/ dancing in the moonlight/ flashing Spanish dark eyes/ at everyone it seems.....they say ' hey gringo/ won't you take me across the border?/ tell 'em I'm your daughter'......". David Lindley plays this song beautifully on acoustic lap steel.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@treborheminway1196 We must have trod the same pathways, Trebor. Did the "police" ever shake you down for your watch ? Always a good reason to leave the Seiko at home and wear a crappy Timex instead.

@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog 4 года назад

Uncle Doug gets a thumbs-up within the first 5 seconds, _no exceptions_

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

You are too kind, D. Thanks !!!

@robertbarker2458 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug lm the same👍

@R3TR0R4V3 4 года назад

Right?! Uncle Doug's videos are the best! Auto thumbs up from me.

@PrinceWesterburg 4 года назад

Actually, its better for him if you thumbs up at the end - RU-vid like it more. You know what a ratings diva Doug is! LOL

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@PrinceWesterburg Amen, Prince :)

@texasmartini 4 года назад

Poor Uncle Doug. He suffers from integrity. In true Texas style, he slays dragons and gives his customers value beyond measure.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

It's an ailment that causes a lot of extra work.....but great satisfaction when the customer is very, very pleased.

@SilverPaladin 3 года назад

"sufferers from integrity".. I like that phrase! It describes some situations I have seen as well!

@NickRatnieks 4 года назад

When I watch your work, the word that comes to mind is "precision." We live in a world, where a slapdash approach appears to be condoned if not even fostered- whether it be in spelling, grammar, and a whole host of areas of life where it was once alien and rooted out. On that basis, doing a bad or sloppy job is the standard for so many- a "take the money and run" attitude. It is a real delight to see someone putting pride in the job at the top of the list and delivering on this- not least in a situation where somebody's life may be at risk if something is done badly or with a less than diligent approach.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Nick. We do try to live up to the standards you describe.....despite the temptations of catnip and booze ;)

@NickRatnieks 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug What is the favourite tipple for those kitties?

@themusicshopct 4 года назад

After having watched most of your videos I can say that you are by far the best thing on RU-vid for vintage amp electronic repair. I love your sense of humor and clear, concise way. A true national treasure! Thanks and please keep 'em coming Uncle Doug (and Jack!)

@reddgrapes1 4 года назад

I"d like to nominate "Uncle Doug" for this years "Leo Award" for best comprehensive and outstanding video in electronics amplification , and "Jack" for best supporting assistant!!! Many thanks and appreciation!!!!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, RG. Jack and I gratefully accept your nomination and hope that it comes with lots of beer and steaks ;)

@Finom1 4 года назад

Bless you Uncle Doug, for sharing your wisdom with us. Just a great educational video. Your videos make us feel young again. Thank you for saving our guitar tube amp history.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, thanks so much, F1. We really appreciate it.

@LiLi-or2gm 4 года назад

The resistor color code mnemonic I learned many years ago: "Bad booze rots our young guts but vodka goes well." 0-Bad- Black 1-Booze-Brown 2-Rots- Red 3-Our- Orange 4-Young- Yellow 5-Guts- Green 6-But- Blue 7-Vodka- Violet 8-Goes- Gold 9-Well- White

@motooilermotooiler9597 4 года назад

BBLL - Bloody Brilliant Li Li :)

@ronniewall1481 4 года назад

Ok I remember it but don't remember why. Weird drinking game.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, LiLi :)

@demagmusic 4 года назад

Ours was a bit less Politically correct Way Back When. " Bad Boys Rape Our Young Girls, But Violet Gives Willingly."

@madDadMusic 4 года назад

@@demagmusic behind victory garden walls

@buzzawuzza3743 4 года назад

Really cool watching you take an old beat up amp from the scrap heap and making it function well again. Thanks, Uncle Doug, love the posts.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

It was our pleasure, BW :)

@mechanoid5739 4 года назад

What a lovely sounding amp! Thanks for sharing the restoration!

@nickleonard8936 4 года назад

Great work! One day I'll get as clean at my work as you! I built my first amp over the summer, and I decided to be ambitious and build a 6G6-B and do some additions and modifications including a reverb circuit, a dual rectifier, a switchable additional gain stage and bright switch on the normal channel, a deep switch on the bass channel, and a NFB bypass switch. It's a tone beast! I couldn't have done it without your videos! You may know this, but the Blonde Bassman was Paul McCartney's primary bass amp for most of the original Beatles recordings, and on the later albums, they would fight over who could use it. After the Beatles broke up, George Harrison used it for years. I'm amazed that someone found one at a yard sale!

@jipes 4 года назад

Nice to see Mr Jack in perfect shape ! Great revival of this Bassman beauty !

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks twice, JB :)

@gerryjamesedwards1227 4 года назад

I was watching your old Fender Twin from Hell video (the ass-kicker) when I got the notification for this, another big old Fender. Happy days! I'm just waiting for incoming funds before pulling the trigger on a '66 Blackface Champ that needs a little TLC, that I'm going to do myself, thanks to your videos, Doug. I ended up doing the US Navy's NEETS course on electrical engineering, and have got myself a basic lab setup, although I still want a 'scope. Anyway, I just wanted to give due props to the maker of some of the most educational content on RU-vid, cheers, Doug!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Gerry. Best of luck with your Champ project.

@alanrussell6678 4 года назад

Early Sunday morning. Family still in their beds. A cup of coffee and an Uncle Doug video to watch. Can it get any better?

@aspromusic410 4 года назад

Thanks for your insights, easy descriptions and most of all the demystifying electronic circuits on the whole. for us simple minds.

@LitesLAB 4 года назад

Watching you bring that gem back to life was just amazing! And the sound! Damn! Thank you Uncle Doug!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, LB :)

@MrPnew1 4 года назад

Great to see that you ended up getting the resto job on this classic amp Uncle Doug, no one else would do it justice. I bet that Jack & Ollie are excited too

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Pedro. They were indeed :)

@rcjward 4 года назад

I love your humor, Doug. I never laughed so hard as when you suggested keeping that original power cord or that the standby switch has to be broken since the power switch is. Always a joy to watch you repair an amp, especially something as vintage as this old Fender.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Ronny. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@GregsGarage 4 года назад

My neck hurts from the whiplash in the Rambler! WOW.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

What a coincidence.....mine too ;)

@oliverlangner5202 4 года назад

Oh yes! Uncle Doug on a '61 Bassman! A great start in the weekend. What a great piece of music gear put back to life by my favourite technician. Fantastic!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Oliver :)

@bradleyleben7785 4 года назад

Because sometimes words don’t do it justice.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@smasica 4 года назад

Dang, what a sweet sounding amp. As the late Robin Williams famously said, "Sell my clothes Marlene. I think I've died and gone to Heaven."

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow.....thanks, TM :)

@dougakers7974 4 года назад

All my teenage memories flood back as I see so many amps from my era come alive. I played bass and was taught a bit of guitar as I took bass lessons and can play so many of the songs you do on your show. Thanks

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

These vintage tube amps do conjure up a lot of great teenage memories, Doug. I guess that's one more reason to love them.

@scottlyles9490 3 года назад

Dearest Uncle Doug, You are amazing. Thank You!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

You're welcome, Scott ;)

@1959Berre 4 года назад

Giving the video's on this channel a thumbs up prior to seeing them is becoming standard practice for me. Great job! :)

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Berre. We hope to be worthy of your trust.

@superamp2724 4 года назад

That amp sounded awesome....as did that car's engine. Zowie

@fongy200 2 года назад

My birthday the 6th March. Only just noticed the date after watching 3 times. The Knowledge i have gleaned off of you Doug has been invaluable. Thanks UD.

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Glad to hear it, CF. Thanks for watching :)

@alexdeleon7135 4 года назад

"Drunken chimpanzees"? LOL! I spit out my tea when you said that. This resurrection was enlightening. I knew there were differences when Fender began using solid state rectification; but not to the extent you demonstrated. It now makes sense, tonally. Despite the improved input integrity. I did search my parts boxes for the requested items, but it proved fruitless. The switch to the normal channel toward the end of the audio test woke my ears completely. The tone was vintage sparkle, and reminded me of my old Bandmaster. A million thanks for sharing this renaissance of the Blonde Bass Man. Enjoy what's left of the weekend, dear uncle.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Alex. You do the same :)

@boctok55 4 года назад

If you ever make t-shirts, you should have an image of a schematic and a tube with the caption "I Dig Doug". I'd buy at least three. Just a suggestion.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, B55. We'll keep that in mind :)

@goodun2974 4 года назад

Look how neat the interior wiring of a pre-CBS amp is; then compare it to a CBS era Fender amp.

@jothanankrogh 4 года назад

These older cloth-wire amps have quite a few wire runs hidden underneath the circuit board, the later ones have all the wire runs on top the board, instantly messier, plus the circuits got more complex.

@goodun2974 4 года назад

@@jothanankrogh , I've "black-faced" some silverface Fenders, so I'm aware of the jumpers under the boards, the increasing complexity of the circuits, and so on. Adding tremolo and/or reverb certainly increased the mess under the hood! Still, the build quality of the CBS-era amps devolved pretty quickly compared to their predecessors.

@jothanankrogh 4 года назад

@@goodun2974 my biggest problem with the CBS methods seems to be the wax coatings causing conductivity of the boards. In the preamp areas, conductivity between the plate resistor eyelets and the nearby tone stack capacitors eyelets, causing DC to show up on the volume and tone pots, lotta noise.

@goodun2974 4 года назад

@@jothanankrogh , that's the one major failing of Fender amps ---- they should have used phenolic boards, especially the type with turret posts. PS, I don't know what kind of wax they used, but I do know that beeswax is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture. I don't know if that also applies to paraffin wax.

@fullwaverecked 4 года назад

What a Swiss Army Tone Knife Monster of a Beast! Me and my buddy Sam Adams will ride the storm out. You out did yourself on this one. Primo. Sometimes I get sobered up and tuned up mixed up... And our buddy David is a good egg ;)

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

It really does respond more to its tone controls than most amps I have seen. Very versatile !!

@fullwaverecked 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug Amen.

@areyouserious3092 4 года назад

You sir are the Bob Ross of electronics. Absolutely brilliant.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

High praise indeed, AS. Thanks !!!

@dogbarley7178 4 года назад

Hi Doug, I’ve got a theme song for your Nash Rambler. “Beep Beep” the 1958 offering by The Playmates. Great vid as always!!!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, DB. The perfect tune :)

@tom7601 4 года назад

While driving in my Cadillac... :-)

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@tom7601 "Beep....beep"

@tom7601 4 года назад

Uncle Doug: His horn went Beep, Beep, Beep...

@Tonetwisters 3 года назад

"Hey buddy, how do you get this amp ... out of second gear????!!"

@Bullittbl 4 года назад

So glad to see that you are the one to restore this beautiful amp. Only the best will do. Good job!

@rickyhuff 4 года назад

I have a 1962 Bassman Head that belonged to Warren Flock, who briefly played with Eddie Cochran. I bought it from his son. Had it freshened up, much like what Doug is doing with this amp. I have found it to be one of the most spectacular amps I own. While I've had this amp for many years I've found it loves different cabs and speakers. Example; Vox Sovereign 4X12 with 2 Vox Blues and 2 JBL D120F speakers. I had no idea how good an amp can sound until I tried this combination. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Try other cabs and speakers! Stunningly beautiful. Thank you Doug!

@CaalamusTube 4 года назад

"Drunk Chimpanzees" :P

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

"We all know they're out there" ........Red Rider

@CaalamusTube 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug the Juarez bit gave me a chuckle as well :P

@howardrose8481 4 года назад

Not exactly stock? You have redefined understatement.

@JuusoHoo 4 года назад

wonderfully done. thanks for this story!

@andrewreynolds2647 4 года назад

WOW that amp has a soul, sounds fab the sound takes me back to the days of my youth 60s 70s, Great job uncle Doug and thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge, great sounds.Cheers. Andy.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Andy.

@carlmontney7916 4 года назад

B ad B oys R ape O ur Y oung G irls B ut V iolet G ives W illingly ( G et S ome N ow) Some things you always remember. Plus a 50 watt Bassman is one of the best guitar amps Fender built.

@geraldschrader8511 4 года назад

That was the same non-PC resistor code that my high school electronics class teacher taught me in the early 1970's!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Boy, this mnemonic would go over well at a feminist's convention ;) Thanks, Carl.

@carlmontney7916 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug yeah times were a lot different when I was taught that. I think they even still taught home economics and shop classes too.

@Tonetwisters 3 года назад

I might have said this somewhere else on this post. But I remember watching the bass player for a group called, The Classics (forerunner to the Classic IV, of "Spooky" fame) get up on his 1961 or '62 Bassman and do the twist, as my brother climbed aboard his 1960 Fender Pro and the lead guitar player jumped up on top of whatever Fender amp he was playing ... These amps were made to rock! My '62 Bandmaster is still sounding like Heaven in a blonde tolex box!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing, TT :)

@MrCayoCoco 4 года назад

A real bute--love your work. I wish something like this would fall into my old mitts. And the cars !! Must have been a great ride.

@waynemarc77 4 года назад

Thanks Again Uncle Doug. I learn so much from you. LOVE Jack !

@jeffbenson6102 4 года назад

Thanks for another hit of the good stuff to feed my addiction, I wish I had been to that garage sale!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

I think a lot of us wish that, Jeff. Maybe it's better that we weren't all there at the same time ;)

@JasonMcFly 4 года назад

Slow Fri morning at work, perfect for an Uncle Doug lecture!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Heck yes.....watch video and get paid for it, a win....win. Thanks, Jason :)

@notsoserious2369 4 года назад

Thank you Sir for your work and humor lol I've just recently came across your channel and I'm hooked and I'm grabbing my Beer ! Thanks again.

@mixolydian2010 4 года назад

Fantastic amp renovation really enjoyed it and love the tone. Wow that hot rod was fast. Neat looking car too. Take care Doug. Colin.

@SimAlex20000 4 года назад

incredible find & great video. my introduction to the entire Bassman "thing" was thru a cheap clone called the MIG-50. i took it into a room, turned it up to 8, and was just floored. i'm a bassman guy ever since. incredible amps

@jamesbruno5896 4 года назад

Oh man o man that amp! That rocketship! UD you just made my day thanks for sharing!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

So glad you enjoyed both, James. Thanks !!

@douglasmorrison9098 2 года назад

Im 78 years young and been a musician all my life and We used to in the old days call that little silver box mounted on the chasis of all the fender amps in those days the suicide box because if you were into repairing your own equipment as most of us were then you learned really fast to put the cover back on that thing when you were done diagnosing and repairing in there because if you were to accidently touch something in there you immediately realized how much voltage was going thru it

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Yes, indeed, Douglas. The metal cover definitely serves a valuable purpose.

@petercornell2002 4 года назад

You've worked on some sweet amps, but this must be close to the top of the pile. Thanks for another excellent vid,

@phillipyannone3195 4 года назад

Thank you for another wonderful video and you are such a good teacher. The Desoto Fire Flite is coming along nicely. It's going in for a custom "sewer pipe exhaust" next week.

@ianlewis9973 4 года назад

Thank you for yet again making my evening, it is undoubtedly another superbly joyous video. You are the best Doug

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Ian.

@jcool0122 4 года назад

Your videos are a much needed and very educational distraction. I work in a grocery store in ground zero (Seattle area) and I can use all the educational distraction i can get.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Jeremy. Stay healthy !!

@jjiacobucci 3 года назад

The audio demonstration was awesome ! I listened to it three time in a row. The composition was some of my favorites ! Learning lots. Thank you so much, Doug !

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, J. You're welcome.

@GL64 4 года назад

Awesome work as always! Those LS engines are indeed very well engineered. They take to cylinder head porting and cam upgrades very well.

@reggiewallace260 4 года назад

Another great video! Thank you...

@ferraridinoman 4 года назад

Nice one Young Uncle Doug!! Its amazing how one man's junk is another man Treasure!!

@anthonysilva5312 4 года назад

Thanks. Good to know I’m not alone in amp geekery and quality workmanship

@graxjpg 4 года назад

This is as good as it gets! The highest level of repair on the highest level of amps... this is like fine art! Thanks uncle Doug for this literally wonderful video!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Grant :)

@brianm9282 3 года назад

I take notes as you talk, on all of your videos Ive watched so far, it helps me retain knowledge better. You have taught me so much and I just want to say Thank You Uncle Doug.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

You're quite welcome, Brian. We really appreciate it :)

@PrinceWesterburg 4 года назад

After a few years watching your channel, this was like a school trip to a museum with you pointing out practical, best practice examples of everything we've learnt/ Plus, isn't that amp nothing to look at compared to the schematic? Makes me want t build one this weekend! Keep the hot rod stuff going too - You and Jeff Beck are keeping me young!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Prince. It is a rather basic circuit, particularly with no extras like reverb and tremolo. Stay young !!!

@MrJackal43 4 года назад

Just found your channel! Awesome! I love old tube amps! Long love the Valve!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Welcome to our channel, SC. Amen !!

@mattf3300 4 года назад

Love the videos. Big vintage guitar amp fan and just discovered you. Very nice work and love the cats lol. Keep up great work

@ksgtrpkr 4 года назад

Excellent! Sounds great 👍

@Projacked1 4 года назад

Man, I need to take a course in amp building, your videos are SO damn cool uncle D. I'm jealous of your knowledge and skill. You also prevent people from making mistakes that will prevent hours of extra work. Again, much respect.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, PJ. Keep studying the videos and eventually you will be ready to start building your own amp. Best of luck.

@craigsummers131 4 года назад

i could listen to a whole hour of you playing the classics thru this , great restore job and i love your playing , oh yeah , nice car as well.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Craig. We should compile a CD of Ollie and Jack's Greatest Hits ;)

@craigsummers131 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug i would definately buy it ...

@hugomejia593 2 года назад

Oh my goodness this is a real vintage masterpiece I love this amps thanks for the videos Uncle Doug

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Hugo.

@soundsolutions 4 года назад

Nice to see Jack is still around!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

That's what he said, Andy :)

@1986yamahafazer69 4 года назад

Excellent sound from the amp, and the car! Great video! Thanks!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks twice, YF :)

@raymondlau6507 4 года назад

This is one of the most enjoyable and interesting RU-vid channels out there. This fender amp seemed to make a lot more sense than that crazy Stewart amp you had in the shop a couple weeks ago.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Raymond. No kidding. I think I'll stick with Fenders from now on :)

@sweettoof9002 4 года назад

That is a beautiful amp and that was fun watching you restore it to glory, Uncle Doug. Well done as always.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, ST.

@SciPunk215 4 года назад

Always quality from Uncle Doug !!

@michaelmace924 4 года назад

I really enjoy watching old electronics repaired correctly. I'm worried that there aren't enough young people replacing the older guys. There are so many fields this is happening in. Guess that's just the way it is.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

I'm pleased to report that quite a few viewers are both young and interested in tube circuitry, Michael. Who knows, maybe this won't be a lost art after all :)

@pyroman6000 4 года назад

Jack and Ollie aren't the only ones champing at the bit for the sound check!! I would be, too! Personally, I'd have to go all Johan Segeborn on it, plug in a Les or SG, turn it all the way up, and go to town. He does just that with an OG '59 tweed Bassman on video here somewhere- and it sounded so incredible, I got more excited than the night I lost my virginity.

@Tranarpnorra 4 года назад

So true about the detail (caps and whatnot) Doug. In Sweden we have a saying for top notch carpenters: 'Snickarglädje'. It basically means 'carpenter happiness'. In practice that means that you not only make what you're doing funcional, but also do that little bit extra that adds to the aesthetics. So the word for that would be something like 'electronics happiness'. =)

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

We appreciate it, Matthias, and hope we always live up to that standard. Please subscribe so you can receive notice each time a new video is posted.

@r.w.7470 Год назад

Just an awesome in depth look at a great restoration...thanks!!

@UncleDoug Год назад

You're welcome, RW.

@jameswooldridge8757 4 года назад

Fantastic as always... truly an artist!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, James.

@Bob-ir2bj 4 года назад

Well done sir. I think I'll install a head rest on my computer chair before I watch the Rambler cruise again. Thanks Doug, love it.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks for joining us on the video and ride along, Bob.

@ix-Xafra 4 года назад

'61 was a mighty fine year. Thanks for sharing your endeavours with us once again, Doug.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

The pleasure was ours, Vinny.

@kenhancock8931 4 года назад

Thx uncle doug. 1 nice amp & 1 nice ride!! hope you have a great day!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

You're welcome, Ken. Thanks for joining us.

@yqwgjsg 4 года назад

I worked in electronics for over 40 years and even knowing how those components work, it still seems like magic to control, block, resist, and direct the current flow and come out with such a beautiful sound. We used to call this FM. Great work and I appreciate your attention to detail. Who will know? You will know and the next guy will know.

@IPushHard 4 года назад

Looks and sounds GLORIOUS! ...and I second what T Rob said below. Thanks for sharing this rare build.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, IPH :)

@aaronatwood9298 Год назад

I just decided to go back and rewatch this. I really hope I’m not alone in this, but I honestly think the 6g6b is probably one of the best sounding circuits. I think it’s way ahead of its black face and newer counterparts. Thank you again Uncle Doug. You and your channel are an amazing wealth of knowledge and humor l.

@UncleDoug Год назад

We're glad the video was helpful, Aaron.

@mozilla2576 7 месяцев назад

I rewatch Dougs videos all the time. I second the compliment to Doug and his great work.

@keithcarter9396 3 года назад

Another great resurrection, you treat these old gems with appropriate reverence. Much respect for your work and entertaining dialogue.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Keith :)

@kolinevans9127 4 года назад

Awesome restoration thanks for sharing

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

It was our pleasure, Kolin.

@davecooper5951 Год назад

Electronics, Music and 'Rods.....Great combination. Nice work on the Bassman - I'm learning all the while (UK).

@UncleDoug Год назад

Thanks, Dave. Keep up the good work.

@jaymichaels5187 4 года назад

That was a lot of work, Uncle Doug and you handled it expertly as usual. That normal channel sounds exceedingly good for guitar, something that tube bass amps always seem to do and that is why they are so popular with guitar players.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Jay :)

@kane100574 4 года назад

I'm envious! Beautiful Amp...

@zyadnob5449 3 года назад

simply perfecto as usual.. thanks uncle! I'm a big fan..

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks, ZN. We appreciate your time and interest.

@bruceferrero8178 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing Uncle Doug. It's a beaut!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Bruce :)

@edwardarruda7215 4 года назад

Sweet sound

@davidsigglekow1349 3 года назад

When all is said and done! It’s great that you have an opportunity to play through these” legendary” amplifiers. Great work sir!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

I agree, David. Thanks !!

@jonobuckley3215 4 года назад

I hope you are keeping yourself safe during these difficult times. Stuck at home myself revisiting some of your old work. Excellent stuff. Keep the videos coming. Kind regards.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Jono. We will :)

@hv8546 4 года назад

Hi Uncle, I haven't been watching your vids the past 3 weeks, but I just passed by to say that by all means stay healthy, and that I wish you and your family patience and good luck during this hard times. I'll be back soon, cheers.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks for your kind words, HV. Hurry back :)

@aaronedwards1239 3 года назад

Your attention to detail is second to none! Digging through all the different versions of the schematics to find improvements is something most repair techs (in any field) just don't do. Outstanding work!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Aaron :)

@markrhine5809 3 года назад

Dear Uncle Doug, Just another fine job on this vintage amplifier, sounds so good through my headphones, what a great job... You are one of a kind, keep these videos coming.... sounds so good, I could listen for hours...

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Mark :) Will do.