1966 "Tweed" Fender Vibro-Champ......A Real Challenge to Repair

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This lengthy and rather complex video covers the trials and tribulations presented by a 1966 Fender Vibro-Champ in a tweed cabinet (see the video). Because of the difficulties encountered, there are many helpful and informative repair techniques, such as: 1.) Correcting ultra-high tube bias 2.) Silencing both 120Hz and 60Hz hum 3.) Correcting single-wire 6.3VAC filament wiring 4.) Power switch replacement 5.) Installation of a new can capacitor 6.) Proper installation of an oxblood grille cloth.....and several other procedures, including good packing and shipping methods.
In addition, we will have a brief overview of the evolution of Fender tweed cabinets. The audio demo has a nice, but hopefully-not-too-distracting photo montage, including baby pics of Jack and before-and-after pics of K.C. Finally, we will go for a drone flight off of a steep mountain highway, with vertigo-inducing altitude and a special backing track.
If you enjoy advertising-free videos such as this one, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel and consider becoming a PATREON patron of our channel at this link: / uncledougsvintageamps or making a PayPal contribution to: dldcam@aol.com THANKS !!!
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@CraigHollabaugh 4 года назад

Wow, what a rebuild! Hey, thanks for the nice Patreon audio perk of this video's soundboard direct recordings. I'd rather listen to those than the RU-vid re-compression of your work. Nice to see Jack again. Have a great weekend.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much for your nice comments, Craig. I'm glad to offer Patreon patrons an early viewing of the video, as well as access to the original (non-YT-processed) audio demo file.

@GilgaFrank 4 года назад

It's always a good day when there's a new video of Doug digging around inside an elderly amplifier

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Frank. It's our life's work :)

@RHR-221b 3 года назад

@@UncleDoug 😎

@MrJoeydano 4 года назад

This is why I’m SO GLAD I had the amp sent to you ! I honestly don’t know if I could find any other tech who would do what you do ! THANK YOU SO MUCH UNCLE DOUG 👍

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Doug. I'm glad you got to see the video.....it's a good record of all that was done to it. I hope you're pleased with the result :)

@marccarter1350 4 года назад

An hour of uncle Doug inside an Amp on a Sunday, heaven :-)

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Marc.....and I survived ;)

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 года назад

I always use all the sections of multi-section caps, if 1 is stated to be unused, to increase the filter effect, just as they did in the later version of the circuit. I ALSO will add a choke right off the rectifier tube if the original does not have one specified. In the case of 'original' or not, I always vote for improved performance. If I came across filaments like this, I would absolutely remove the cheap grounded method, and replace with twisted pair and a 2 resistor virtual center tap ground if no actual center tap winding is present. Kudos and 3 thumbs up to you for doing it!!!! As I watched the video progressing, I wondered if you would get to it or not.. Almost started cheering and shouting out YES!!! when I saw you get to it. Other viewers take note: This is the right way! Do IT!!!! I am nearly 70 years old and been building hi-fi and commercial tube gear as a hobby since 1965, and professionally since the mid 70s. Uncle Doug is teaching you correctly! Listen, watch and learn. One day we old farts will be dead, and it will be you younger ones carrying on, so learn the craft and do it right while guys like Doug are here to teach.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow.....thanks so much for your very nice comments, Jennifer. I hold your opinion in high regard and appreciate your helpful, knowledgeable input.

@m1goodwin 4 года назад

OK Jennifer, enough kissing up - get to work! Just kidding! :) A very relevant comment.

@joseceraia 4 года назад

I also use a choke in every amp, even in my Champ.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@joseceraia It's an excellent addition to any amp circuit that doesn't already have one, Jose.

@lucianodebenedictis6014 4 года назад

This is all right. Only small exception if there's a rectifier tube you don't want the reservoir capacitor too big of course Edit: oh he has addressed that By the way yeah, that original heater wiring seemed pretty awful

@alexbozas887 4 года назад

Thanks Uncle Doug, best vacuum tube restoration service and online you tube audio school in the whole damn world.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow....thanks, Alex :)

@scottmulrooney3130 4 года назад

#Truth!

@shaunsanders9673 4 года назад

These videos are a national treasure. But enough kissing up...made me lol. To be able to watch any of these videos from time to time keeps me grounded (metaphorically) and gives me confidence for the next project. So cool. Plus - hot rods! The amp sounds great. The guitarist is getting really good, too. But enough kissing up.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Shaun. Thanks for your nice comments......but enough kissing up.......;)

@mrgrinch14 4 года назад

What I love about these videos is how well you go into the WHYS of what you're doing and what not to do. For someone who's new to old tube amps and aspiring to build myself an amp someday it really helps me to understand the nuances of each part of the construction process from circuit to front panel.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Mr. G. Comments like yours help me decide what to emphasize and include in each video.

@LTJR. 4 года назад

Hello, great to hear you've been bitten by the building bug. If you haven't visited yet, you may also want to try "el34 world". Not a RU-vid show, but an open forum with many helpful, knowledgeable folks. Between this great site and there, I can now build an amp from the ground up..... Without shocking myself too many times JK!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@LTJR. Agreed, Lawrence, EL34 world is an excellent site. I visit them often.

@joseceraia 4 года назад

I like people who always ask WHY or WHY not, that makes them so special and different from all others . The main reason why I like Uncle Dougs channel so much.He is my hero !

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@joseceraia You're so kind to say so, Jose. Thank you !!!

@IL2TXGunslinger 3 года назад

You are a National Treasure, sir! Thank you for all your efforts - I watch every video and most of the old ones also. You are such an effective teacher

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, IL2. We really appreciate it :)

@jonathanfreeman7441 4 года назад

Great job Uncle Doug, you always teach me so much! I just finished up a Deluxe Reverb build on my own thanks to your influence!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

That's great news, Jonathan. Congratulations !!!!

@Kilovolver 4 года назад

Clicked here faster than southwest lightning! Thanks UD!

@damianred2003 4 года назад

when I saw the notification and entered the video it said 4 views posted 4 seconds ago 🤣🤣🤣⚡⚡⚡

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

That's the way we like it, K. Thanks :)

@rciancia 4 года назад

I was going to mention that the 6.3v line was not normal, but now just see you found it. Well done Uncle Doug.. Excellent explanation and demonstration.. thank you so much.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

It was original from Fender but so sub-optimal that I couldn't let it remain.......especially in an amp with a hum problem. Thanks !!!

@alexbozas887 4 года назад

Before I got to the part in the video where u changed the 6.3v wiring, I was yelling change it change it, so glad u did.:)))

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@alexbozas887 So am I, Alex. Thanks :)

@knifeswitch5973 4 года назад

Doug, you are our filter cap trick in a mad mad power supply world! Thanks for the hour of peace

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

The pleasure was ours, Mike. Thanks for joining us.

@billphillipstube 4 года назад

“Be aware she can love in any direction.” Classic.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you liked it, Bill :)

@AiMR 4 года назад

57 is a great guitar mic. One of the things I was taught in the recording studio is to put the mic a little off axis rather than dead center. Always a pleasure Uncle Doug, you're such a good teacher!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, AMR. I try to do that. The cameral angle is sometimes deceiving.

@johnlanfranchi3234 3 года назад

I'm hooked! Who needs Valium when you have an Uncle Doug. Thanks from FLA. for all you do.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, John. High praise indeed :)

@alexbostelle287 3 года назад

You have such a methodical, deliberate approach it's down right therapeutic....I'm done gushing except to say I really enjoy your use of vocabulary, refreshing.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Alex. Glad you enjoy our videos.

@LitesLAB 4 года назад

Great job Uncle Doug! I especially liked your attention to detail on the grill cloth. This is often overlooked, so it was nice to see you do it right. Keep on rockin’ !

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, LB :)

@tunedaug 4 года назад

That filament wiring was pathetic. Unbelievable. Maybe one of your best video's that I've seen! So much great information. Thank you UG!! Music cool too....

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, thanks, Lee. I expected a simple repair job, but it turned out to be anything but.

@charleshensley2018 4 года назад

This amp demonstrates the difference in the quality of Fender amps pre CBS and post CBS.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@charleshensley2018 I wonder if the pre-CBS amps had double-wire 6.3VAC circuits. If so, then it would confirm your suspicions, Charles.

@medley4570 4 года назад

Uncle Doug , I don’t think that the single filament wire approach was either new to the CBS amps, or even unique to Fender. My 1956 Magnatone Varsity Deluxe has the same wiring for the filament supply. Unfortunately in my case, there was no remnant of an original center tap wire to take advantage of. In fact, after posting this reply, I just looked up the original 5F1 Champ schematic, and it used the same approach. Great video once again, UD.

@goodun2974 4 года назад

@@medley4570 , Many entry level single ended guitar amps did the exact same thing, cheaped-out on the filament supply circuit. From Dickerson to Kalamazoo to Multivox/Premier, it was pretty common.

@Retro.Studio 4 года назад

I always enjoyed to watch your videos sir. Nothing better than laying in bed stream your videos to my bedroom tv. Excellent job you’ve made on this amp. Very good education for me also. Love your extended version of Sleepwalk. Stay safe uncle😷

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

That's great to hear, Retro, and you have a good ear......the backing track for the drone tune was indeed Sleepwalk :)

@joemcgraw5529 4 года назад

very nice repair Uncle Doug ,loved the slide show ,got to see ol Rusty again ,drone shots were awesome as well what a way to relax on a hot Sunday afternoon thanks for sharing

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Joe :)

@greatreset3 4 года назад

You never said, but apparently you found out who the owner was? But what a great job cleaning up the sloppy mods and grill. I truly believe it takes a guitar player to repair amps properly, not just electronics knowledge. 🎶🎸👍

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Yes, once I saw what was in the box, I knew who it belonged to, Ed. Thanks so much. I agree......oscilloscopes are not a reliable tone-measuring device.

@alexbostelle287 3 года назад

I admire your adherence to standard of excellence..." i can't send it out looking like this" 👍 you are to be commended

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks, Alex. Reputation is based on deeds, not good intentions ;)

@oliverlangner5202 4 года назад

Oh man! This channel is pure GOLD!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Oliver :)

@paulcargo4233 4 года назад

UD, great job as usual and the amp sounds great. In 1966 this amp listed for about $80.00 maybe about $600.00 in todays money yet Leo pinched every penny he possibly could with little regards for the hum chasing techs 50 years later...

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Paul :)

@mikecamps7226 4 года назад

FENDER did make mistakes.......if you follow what Uncle Doug did.....essentially fender cut out a piece of wire that comes supplied with the contracted power transformer to SAVE having to properly wire the heater filament circuit with an extra wire. A wire for a wire.....in the biblical sense, and REALLY in reality .....how much was FENDER saving ??? Damn Accountants getting their hands involved where they don't belong.......and needing the Mittens put on them !!!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

@@mikecamps7226 Agreed, Mike. They still had to ground one pin on all the amplification tubes.

@mikecamps7226 4 года назад

@@UncleDoug When you examine the old ancient schematics for the early era......the Fender "A" and up to the "G" series (but not all G series) and both 8 pin and 9 pin pre-amp tubes and power tubes......they indicate to ground the one heater pin, THOUGH it maybe in a push/pull amp......just the old method. BUT for me, its a rarity that I see old stuff with the true birds nest point to point wiring and where I'd actually remember having it stick in my mind.......since its rather unusual for the heater circuitry to experience a failure and one of the first things to wire when building a true birds nest chassis with no circuit board hahaha. I usually see the heater hum when somebody converts power tubes to like 6550's and adds a filament transformer to run the pre-amp tubes but they used a 12 volt transformer and didn't have the pre-amp tubes wired humbucker for 6.3 volts.....because they need the power transformer to devote all its heater supply to run the 6550's. Which translates to me that they went to radio shack and the 6.3 transformers were out of stock that day and they grabbed a 12 volt transformer.........and couldn't wait......2 separate heater supplies

@russellhltn1396 4 года назад

@@mikecamps7226 The cost savings isn't the wire, it's in the labor.

@cvdevol 4 года назад

Regardless of historical accuracy, that amp looks totally cool!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

I agree, Chris. It's a great looking amp :)

@paulvale2985 4 года назад

@canuckguy worried Personally, as the amp was indeed a 'Frankensteien', I would have fitted the chrome Fender logo to the grill but either way a great amp and a superb hour of Uncle Doug,

@adamstyles7977 4 года назад

Jam packed full of concise, important information. Become a patron, worth every cent.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow.....thanks twice, Adam :)

@mega12ax72 4 года назад

Another exercise in coolness from your favorite uncle👍👍👍😎

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Right on, Mega. Thanks !!

@williamsquires3070 4 года назад

(5:14) - Well, I have to admit; that’s something I’ve never seen before - a heat-shrinked power plug! 😂🤣

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 года назад

William Squires me too, with over 50 years of building stuff. Soon as you think you seen bout everthing, BOOM! ...a new variation on AC plug 'repair or enhancement'👍👍

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Agreed, Bill & Jennifer. We never know what we'll find in these old jewels ;)

@Cablexman2k 4 года назад

Enough kissing up, let's get to work! Priceless.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Yep.....we can't lose sight of the real mission, which is fixing amps ;)

@arnebroxleirnes418 4 года назад

Thank you for yet another lovely, mouthwatering video!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Arne :)

@nickleonard8936 3 года назад

The first amp I worked on was a 1965 Vibrochamp that my aunt gave me after finding it in her shed. I watched through your videos and tried my best to learn how it worked. I had to painstakingly go through everything you just did, and encountered the same hum issues. After forum surfing and banging my head against the wall, I finally found that the 40uF cap was the fix. Part of me wishes that this video had been on RU-vid at the time, but the other part is grateful that I had to work out the issue on my own. I learned a lot more that way. Thanks for all these videos and your attention to detail!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

You're quite welcome, Nick. I agree.....having to solve a problem without assistance is always a more meaningful lesson.

@rosettenzerrer 4 года назад

New album from Jack and Ollie: the hum is gone

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

.....and good riddance ;)

@loopinnerthe 2 года назад

Your work is sublime.This is when solid turns to gas without passing the liquid phase. Exactly as your drone at the end just lifted from solid ground to the air. If I owned that amp I would be so happy. To know that it wasn't just "mended" by an amp guy. Its origins and parents were researched its issues were corrected and then its circuit was improved. As ever a thrilling watch where I really learnt something, something of value.

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

That's great to hear, IL. Thanks so much :)

@michaelbutler2312 4 года назад

this is just an amazing video from top to bottom. i love it!!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thank you so much, Michael :)

@TheJimburke 4 года назад

Great video Doug. For my personal sanity I'm going to watch a lot more Uncle Doug and a lot less news. Thank you for your excellent work.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, James. I agree.....the news is relentlessly negative and disturbing.

@phillindower8550 4 года назад

Great work, Uncle Doug! I've learned much more.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad to hear it, Phil.

@timrussellguitar1516 3 года назад

You’re amazing Doug! Thanks for doing what you do.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thank you, Tim :)

@wandawong 4 года назад

Terrific repair video... plus, excellent surface shots of the planet Mars, at the end!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, WW. We colonized many years ago ;)

@TonyDrews 3 года назад

Great stuff as always. I really enjoyed the slide show during the audio demo, that really kept me engaged.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks, Tony. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

@jakoblindekilde5832 4 года назад

Great work - I'm always impressed with Dougs work!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Jakob :)

@stevekampe8979 2 года назад

Learn so much every video! Thanks for sharing your experience with a newbie...

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful, Steve.

@less_concerned1221 3 года назад

I really enjoyed this one. It was a lot of fun to watch!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, LC.

@mp-ov9dh 4 года назад

Everyone at my house knows that once I make the declaration that there is a new Uncle Doug video everything is on hold for the next hour! Great video, I learn something everytime.!!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

That's great to hear, MP. Thanks !!

@carlosmanuelgonzalez310 2 года назад

Great video!! Lots of knowledge. Thank you for sharing!!

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Thanks, Carlos. Glad you liked it :)

@HyyskanPolttaja 4 года назад

Uncle Doug, thank you very much for this video, as well as all the others. It is a pleasure to watch your excellent repairs/restorations without being interrupted by advertisements every two minutes. Really liked Part II too. Stay well and keep those videos coming!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Kari. We will :)

@giulioluzzardi7632 11 месяцев назад

Fab job. Sound is ace. Well done for findingvthat center tap. The music is very relaxing and mystic.

@UncleDoug 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, Giulio.......glad you enjoyed it :)

@davidtexmex1616 4 года назад

This fast became the Fender Vibro-Nemesis, especially from resistor/plate onwards! Hats off to your professional conduct 🎩

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, David. Yes, it was much more of a challenge than I expected.

@fairenoughthenwhat 9 месяцев назад

Nice job uncle. The amp sizzles away beautifully, with some fantastic pics as a bonus.

@UncleDoug 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, FE. Glad you enjoyed it :)

@robbramwell512 3 года назад

Incredible restoration! The Vibro Champ sounds amazing!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Rob :)

@fransterhorst3694 4 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable knowledge once more, i cannot say it often enough how much i learned from your posts, love to see the additional footage and the great drone shots too! keep on doing what you're doing! cheers!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

You are very welcome, Frans. We will :)

@TheAmphibic Год назад

Wow, Doug .. what an amazing demo and 'lesson' in your craft. I refurbished my silverface Vibro Champ about 10 years ago. Am more of an amateur and thought i'd check a few things over. That's how i found your channel. Anyway, learned a few more things! Thanks for your time and care I'm impressed. All the best!

@UncleDoug Год назад

Thanks for your nice comments, AR. Welcome aboard :)

@74cannelle 4 года назад

Really great tone ! Well done Uncle Doug, once more !

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Many thanks, 74C :)

@geoffroubik5273 4 года назад

Amazing work as always.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks , Geoff :)

@rfostore 4 года назад

Wonderful, a fresh pot of coffee and a new amp repair video from Uncle Doug. It's a great way to start a Sunday morning.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

I hoped it would be, Ray. Thanks !!!

@edwardhannigan6324 4 года назад

Fascinating as usual Doug..Great repair...Top man...!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and commented, Ed.

@dhix2388 4 года назад

great vid .along with all your other expertise and eye for detail also a detective. enjoyed thanks for your time.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Our pleasure, DH :)

@sski 4 года назад

The perfect Sunday morning watch. Wicked amp repair, a really cool slide show during the play testing phase, and some aerial site seeing at the end. Thank you, Uncle Doug!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, SS :)

@gwhiteoh53 4 года назад

The Vibro Champ sounds amazing. What a great job you do.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thank you kindly, Greg.

@jeffbrooks7246 4 года назад

That is one of the coolest videos you have ever made - awesome!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, thanks, Jeff :)

@ManMartin Месяц назад

Very clever trick to aline the cloth. Thanks again

@UncleDoug Месяц назад

Glad you liked it, MM.

@dtotheatothevtothee 3 года назад

Found this channel yesterday and it's one of my favorites. Thanks so much for the awesome videos!!!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Welcome aboard, Dave. You're quite welcome.

@tamasmaksza6450 4 года назад

Fantastic Doug.... I've learned so much from your videos....keep them coming.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@michelholm5209 4 года назад

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos wonderful job👍

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Happy to hear that, AA :)

@luwullewa 4 года назад

Love this channel - the wealth and depth of knowledge you have and choose to share with us all is just a joy to listen to and observe - a true master at work! Great stuff - thanks. Luw

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@matambale 4 года назад

A good 22uF/25V cap should read no higher than 2 on an ESR meter. I don't know why I had to look that up, and comment, but I feel better having done so. As usual, thank you for an excellent video, Uncle Doug.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks for the info, M :) You're quite welcome.

@pbrom99 4 года назад

Uncle Doug, thanks again for sharing your many talents with us. Every video is a gem!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, thank you, PB :)

@jimduffy9773 4 года назад

Great refurbish sir. Plus the cool cars and drone footage. That is quite the drone package.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thank you kindly, James.

@ima640 4 года назад

Another great repair video Doug. There is no substitute for experience, 1st class workmanshp. thanks for posting and passing your knowledge on to us.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Ima. The pleasure was ours :)

@martinfrog768 4 года назад

What an excellently produced video ... Top Notch Uncle Doug

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thank you kindly, Martin :)

@michaelshown1362 4 года назад

Thanks for another great video. It made my day when I saw that it was posted. I new it was going to be another wonderful Sunday afternoon. Thank you Uncle Doug.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

You are so welcome, Michael. Glad you enjoyed it.

@jimsuber6784 4 года назад

Nice amp Doug. Good playing too. very enjoyable.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you liked it, Jim :) It's good to hear from you.

@oldguy5381 4 года назад

Another fine quality video from UD shop. Thanks

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, OG.

@Alext-wx7hr 3 года назад

Thanks uncle doug for these restoration vids! As a young student in college going for an electronics degree and want to repair amps in the future, these are awesome!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

You're welcome, Alex. I'm glad the videos are helpful.

@comajoebuck999 4 года назад

Really appreciate the grill cloth teaching.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful, Joe.

@divebomb99 4 года назад

Incredible video and absolutely indispensable. As far as those abnormal reissues, I love them specifically *because* of the jarring aberrations. They are typically visually pleasant and they stand out from the sea of usual suspects.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, DB :)

@jerrystephenson1172 4 года назад

This is a real gem of a video! Excellent work on the champ & it sounds so good. Then the bonus of cool bikes & hot rods w/a added drone passage really made my day. You are truly a national treasure. Thanks doesn't seem enough.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Jerry. We really appreciate your very kind comments.

@tubularrr1 3 года назад

i learned more electronics with ur videos than in some electronics lessons at uni

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks, Benito......and our tuition is a lot cheaper than theirs :)

@ianbanhamamprepair9457 4 года назад

Hi Uncle Doug, this has got to be one of your very best and most interesting amp repair videos, covering so many diverse subjects. As always I have taken on board all that I can and stored them for future reference.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

That's great to hear, Ian. Glad it was helpful ;)

@prigs750 4 года назад

Thanks for another great video Doug. Special thanks for the BSA pics

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you like them, Paul. You're welcome.

@terrycolberg6543 4 года назад

Uncle Doug, thank you for taking us along on another great restoration. I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures during sound check too.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

I'm glad to hear that, Terry. Thanks for going with us :)

@randyheath8566 2 года назад

Uncle Doug, your the Best. I really appreciate and Love your Channel your Videos and Content ✌👍🙏❤🧨🎸🌞⭐️

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Thank you kindly, Randy. That's great to hear :)

@jamesincharlotte 4 года назад

Ooo love your channel !! You have taught me so much over the years !!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that, Jamie.

@rickjoyner3281 4 года назад

Nice slide show to watch while listening to the demo tunes on the rebuilt Fender. Thanks Uncle Doug

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you liked it, Rick.

@brianfletcher9774 3 года назад

Love the amps, the guitar playing, the cars, the scenery, the KITTIES ! You teach so well Doug, Thank You.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

The pleasure is mine, Brian. Thanks so much :)

@edwardswiderski4137 4 года назад

Excellent video high quality information great craftsmanship thank you

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Ed.

@AndrewCalhoun 4 года назад

As always, thank you for sharing this priceless tube amp information (and music, and humor, and cars, and scenery). Who knew this amp could be so quiet?

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Andrew. Amen :)

@Charlie6969 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge here. This is something that is getting more and more rare in my experience, we need more people who are willing to fix things rather than throwing them away for a new one.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

You are so welcome, Charles. I agree :)

@rjake61 4 года назад

Uncle Doug, you’re videos never cease to amaze me. I just watched this video for over an hour, and still wanted more.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, RJ.

@bullthrush 4 года назад

Fantastic rebuild and great sound. I enjoyed the photo montage and the flight.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Andrew. Thanks !!!

@brendanlindsaywebb4932 3 года назад

so thorough, it's fantastic to see your attention to detail! the owner would be so happy they sent the amp your way, Doug.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Brendan. I hope so too.

@WillyMcCoy50 4 года назад

What a great way to start a Sunday! Nice work and many improvements to the fantasy amp! Good to see Rusty and the International KB!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, KM. Have a great day !!

@TheSystemActive 2 года назад

You are an absolute legend Uncle Doug. You are the reason I want to learn how to work on amps and with such informative videos like this, its no wonder why. Thanks for all the effort you put towards your channel. You are an incredible and entertaining teacher.

@UncleDoug 2 года назад

Wow....thanks so much, SA. That's great to hear :)

@rjprivate 3 года назад

Thank you uncle Doug! I learned so much and boss of my '76 vibro champ now. Slowed the trem, sweet! Some crook changed the tone section, bringing it back to spec with good parts. Thinking about sprague in the power supply. I got a RCA 1940'S 6V6 that I could bias thanks to your lesson. Love the cats!

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

You're welcome, RJ. It's good to hear that the videos have been helpful.

@jamesschenk1963 4 года назад

What a great video the amp rebuild was amazing.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, James. I like the pup in your icon pic :)

@jamesbruno5896 4 года назад

UD your best video so far! You are the gold standard to which I try my humble best to mimic! Great call rewiring & grounding the CT of the filament circuit! It's the only & proper way to do it! TY & stay safe Sir!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Wow, James, thanks so much :)

@Eddy63 4 года назад

Very nice repair and vid as well ...

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Eddy :)

@JorgeWeerts 4 года назад

As usual great job. Maestro!

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks so much, Jorge :)

@stanleychytla3786 4 года назад

Enjoyed watching you work! No stone was left unturned. The completed amp looked great and sounded great too.

@UncleDoug 4 года назад

Thanks, Stanley. Glad you enjoyed it.

@ElPasoTubeAmps 3 года назад

You have such a beautiful black kitty cat. I love my black kitty cat. Mine is now almost 12 years old. Good to see you on, Doug.

@UncleDoug 3 года назад

Greetings, David. I hope you and your spouse are weathering the pandemic and ungodly heat with your usual aplomb :) It's ironic, but all this "self isolation", whether justified or not, has been great for the video biz. Jack has never been better, and has been ably assisting me since Rusty passed away. We adopted a little feral cat who showed up on our doorstep, starving and emaciated, and she has become a good friend and confidante for Jack. Stay well and keep producing your wonderful videos.