1955 Fender Tweed 5E2 Princeton Amp......One Owner and Wonderful !!!

This video features the restoration of a beautiful old one-owner 1955 Fender 5E2 Princeton tweed amplifier. Due to its complete originality, I carefully concealed each new component within the outer container of the original components, resulting in a complete overhaul that still looks exactly as it did before the work was done. We will then perform a detailed audio demonstration of the amp's two very different inputs (1 & 2) with single-coils and humbuckers......both pickups and bridge only.
The Part 2 video will be a review of the evolution of single-ended Princeton amps from the first wooden-cased 1946 model up to the final 5F2-A narrow-panel version offered from 1957-1960.
CORRECTION: The impedance of Input No. 2 is actually 136K, not 1136K. Sorry.
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[@MrJoeydano]

Very neat job on those caps ! Like I said before I honestly don’t think there’s anyone else out there who would put such love into a repair like Uncle Doug 👏👏👏👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Doug. We really love the old amps and try to do our best for them and their owners.

[@TheOrganicPharmer]

Mr.Carlson is another dude like uncle doug. Both great repairman.

[@hypnothang]

@@TheOrganicPharmer UD is an artist.

[@leebo8482]

I guess Im randomly asking but does someone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would love any tips you can give me.

[@zaynebrayan7203]

@Lee Bo Instablaster ;)

[@mamutcat]

What a labour of love. You are a true artist and craftsman, Uncle Doug. The respect you showed that old amp was very touching.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Allan :)

[@oliverlangner5202]

He is!

[@tomhood8897]

Thank you, Uncle Doug! What a rare treat! Excellent work!!!

[@nbcnbc8252]

@@UncleDoug Hi

[@danielsaturnino5715]

I've got say, whenever you get a video like this up you put a smile on my face. Glad to see you are ok. Thanks for the fun.

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Daniel :)

[@decomputerleraarable]

One thing is for sure: If I ever get to own an amp with a problem, I know were to send it. Video is again excellent. Rob

[@UncleDoug]

We're here for you, Rob. Thanks !!!

[@livingabovethe12th]

I was excited as you were when the "Lupe" tape was unearthed...too cool!

[@UncleDoug]

Like finding a signed Michaelangelo :)

[@yetanotherbassdude]

Just looked her up and found this. Amazing piece of history in this amp! facebook.com/HardWayVintage/photos/a.1528402877407808/2084033408511416/

[@brettbrandstatt8589]

I have a Lupe '60 Tremolux. These amps are treasures!

[@simonkormendy849]

I like the way how the amp looks like it hasn't been worked on, even though it has been worked on, that's the way I always try to do all my repair-work.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Simon :)

[@drew945101]

there is a blurry line between craft and art. you've just thrown a Hail Mary over it with those caps... bravo!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Drew ;)

[@montygore]

Im up all night working on a 13.8 50 amp power supply. Tonight Im on the regulator circuit to drive the pass transistors. I love to watch your videos again when I take a break.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Monty. Keep up the good work :)

[@howardrose8481]

Congratulations on getting to work on a “Lupe” amp. I’ve had a couple of these cross my bench over the last 10 years. A genuine piece of Americana.

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, indeed......a real honor.

[@blahblahblahblah2933]

Amps been around longer than the state of Hawaii.

[@UncleDoug]

Good point, AU ;)

[@nicholascivitano608]

@@UncleDoug The funny thing is, sometimes it feels like they really do row to bring stuff here :)

[@yetanotherbassdude]

Hadn't even thought of this, but yeah they only attained statehood in 1959 - four years after Roger's dad bought this amp!

[@mikedavis4427]

That's true!! Wow!!

[@bwithrow011]

@@nicholascivitano608 😆

[@dannygaskell4722]

The single coils at 49:55 are great, that 'chime' that all great clean tones seem to have. Well done UD on another great bit of insight and repair.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Danny. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@GregsGarage]

I don't know if I've ever seen you that tickled about a specimen!!! AWESOME show Uncle Doug, Jack and Ollie!!!

[@UncleDoug]

It was a real gem, Greg. Thanks !!!

[@srtamplification]

I am definitely going to use the Uncle Doug Disguise Method on vintage recaps. Awesome!!!

[@UncleDoug]

I'm flattered, William. Thanks !!

[@Acornhouseworkshop]

When this was made, humbuckers were only just starting to be introduced (and certainly not by Leo. No wonder it prefers single coils. Would like to hear it with some P90s.

[@UncleDoug]

Agreed, Chris :)

[@wildbillhackett]

I disagree. It's not like I've played or owned a bunch of different old tweeds (I only owned a Deluxe), but of those i have, I thought they sounded harsh on single coils but pretty good (not great) on humbuckers. Most tweed models have way too many mids for Teles and Strats. Those guitars like scooped mids, which is why you mostly see them paired with mid to late 60's Fender amps. A lot of 335 and Les Paul players like tweeds, especially Bassman's. They kind of sop up those mids.

[@chillpillology]

I have a hunch that is why the owner thought he blew the speaker

[@paulcowart3174]

Yes very woofy w HB's.....I actually prefer my 61 tremolo only Princeton

[@Crisdapari]

You have shown here as far as I know two amps made for the same person more than 60 years ago. Outstanding

[@Crisdapari]

I admire your dedication. I just hope the next person (in 60 years probably) servicing this amp notice that the original leaky capacitors have been removed.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, S.

[@johnlebeau5471]

I have a 1949 Princeton. The guy that restored the amp did the same thing with the caps and it looks and sounds fantastic. My caps were wax potted and he softened them in his oven, pushed them out of the sleeves and repotted the new caps with wax in the old sleeves.

[@UncleDoug]

It sounds like he did a nice job, John.

[@spitefulwar]

The next amp archeologist who will get his hands on this one will rejoice at his "first specimen" of the (then) legendary Uncle-Doug-Camo-Caps.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, S. I hope that Jack & I are still around if that happens, to bask in the glory ;)

[@RavenNewsWatch]

I always enjoy your videos, you're a true craftsman to your trade.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, R93 :)

[@Bigjoedo66]

The man , the myth the legend strikes again!! Another informative video thanks Uncle Doug

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Big Joe :)

[@toddoliver168]

dear god, painting the wood on the cap ends made me cry. you are awesome. :)

[@UncleDoug]

Thank you so much, Todd. You have to maintain the illusion ;)

[@Ojoe2010]

Uncle Doug is like an anchor to me in these strange times, as Raul Duke would say : thank God for decent people.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Ojoe. We are quite flattered to hear this :)

[@djfrank59]

This video was exceptional. It's so interesting to know about the history of the 5 series chassis, the various resistors used in coupling the inputs, and the variations in output stages. i was never aware that a push-pull 6L6 circuit was used in some rare early editions of the amp. I knew about the field coil speaker in the early models. I usually won't re-stuff caps, but this amp has quite a history behind it which made it worthwhile. I must admit, the amp does sound like hell with the dual hum buckers, but used singly, it cleans things up quite a bit. Pushing the 6V6GT close to the maximum is OK as long as it doesn't run away and re plate. I wouldn't want to see a rare original PT damaged due to a meltdown. Great video and great history lesson all rolled up in one. A customer of mine has a black kitty that looks just like Jack who sleeps in the back of his Princeton Reverb amp. I explained to him that the amp was Cat-thode biased :)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all the great comments, Frank. I always enjoy hearing from you. It definitely worked best with single coils :)

[@alexdeleon7135]

In short, the disguising of the filter, and coupling caps was absolute genius. Keeping the visual aspect of the vintage circuit was above and beyond with today's session. I admire this quality in you dear uncle. It stands to reason that appreciation of, and the historical preservation within repair service have this manner of practice. I'm sure this client will be overwhelmed with owning a piece of history. He has my envy. Keep them coming, please.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your kind comments, Alex. We will :)

[@stauffrt2]

You are an artist Uncle D. Absolutely impressive to see the result. Thanks.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, S2 :)

[@giovanni5558]

Just wanting to share my experience here: I´ve built a 5f1 and later modified it adding the tone control as from the 5e2 schematic. What I found is that you really need to have the tone knob set to at least to 3 o´clock (3/4 of the way up) if you want to use humbuckers (in my case low output vintage style PAF). Anything lower than that just muddens the sound. Whilst I do understand it may throw some people off, I really feel it allows for a lot of variety in the sound, making this amp perfect for people who play different types of guitars with different types of pickups. Really an amazing design. TL; DR. In my opinion the tone of the amp fits both single coils and humbuckers, just need to tweak the tone control :)

[@UncleDoug]

Good suggestion, G. I left the TC at one setting to demonstrate the response to different pickups. I agree that adjusting the TC can achieve better humbucker response.

[@racer52online]

Definitely among my favorites of yours! What an opportunity and honor to have that in your shop. It was killing me waiting to see the inside 🤩 My stomach rolled when you sprouted an extra hand 😂caught me off guard for a moment. It is these little things that are so endearing. Love the cap camouflage. Results were awesome... now I’ll get back to the video and watch part two for your history lesson😊 👍Good work my friend.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, R52. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

😀😀👍👍 I have done the cardboard surround swap on those vintage caps many times but I usually just left a gap between the end and the new cap. ..makes it a bit easier to check if the cap has been leaking..although measuring would reveal that as well ...good job😀😀👌👌!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, FB :)

[@gregoryirwin263]

Uncle Doug is a national treasure some of the best content on youtube

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Greg :)

[@Echo_III]

10:40 WOW! That's what I said to myself. You can almost share a tear. And I am not a super fan of Fenders. But someone's name inside the amp - man...

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you share in our appreciation of Fender's great history, Echo.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Scratch and Sniff asbestos.. YUMMM Nothing like a vintage virgin amp..!

[@UncleDoug]

Snorting asbestos makes you immune to Covid-19......or at least that's what the neighborhood wino told me ;)

[@imannonymous7707]

@@UncleDoug ya what's up with that the drunks in my neighborhood seem to feel they are immune too lol

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

@@UncleDoug LOL.. Uncle Doug you have a funny Wino in your hood..!!

[@toddirmen437]

I believe a market for old, spent capacitors has just been created. That was a great idea. I love your videos.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Todd :)

[@amoruzz]

Cute little Tweed and lots of great information. Another great video. Thanks Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Amo.

[@byensbutler]

Great work and great video. I have an idea: How about putting the video on a CD and return it with the amp. Would be great to find in 40 years, when it needs service again :-)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, BB. I tend to leave that up to the customer. If they want a DVD of the process, they can make one, or they can simply rely on the presence of the video on KZbin.

[@jakespede7540]

Grass skirt! God help us if he shows us the coconuts!!

[@UncleDoug]

It's not the coconuts you need to fear, Jake :)

[@6nosis]

@@UncleDoug hah!!

[@Catfishfryzilla]

Very impressive work........wow......what a great historical amp to get to work on. Amazing!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Catfish. It was indeed a gem :)

[@JorgeWeerts]

Hey Uncle Dug, You have done an excellent rebuilding job, respecting the originality of this amp "gem" . My respects Sir. Take care

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Jorge :)

[@robertjedney]

Wow, great video. I’m watching this first thing in the morning on Election Day because a morning with Uncle Doug is the perfect balm prior to entering a day of bipartisan madness. Uncle Doug for president! We’d all be calmer and better informed.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow,, thanks so much, Robert. I'm a nervous wreck also.....so much at stake.

[@arnebroxleirnes418]

"The Loner Finger". There's a Neil Young song in there somewhere!

[@UncleDoug]

Indeed.....as long as it's not the middle one :)

[@jameshamilton356]

What a gorgeous piece of art. Congrats uncle Doug..... Well done.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, James.

[@evanmcfevan3211]

It started on Maui Small Brown and Tweed A Ukulele player Embraced this new technology Keep on rockin’ Doug. Great video.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....nice tune, Evan. Thanks !!!

[@sonovoxx]

Aloha Hawai'i!

[@UncleDoug]

Are you going.....or arriving, Keith :)

[@caryrodriguez7040]

you do some really excellent work Doug! You make me up my game on amp building and servicing. I really enjoy your videos! AWESOME!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Cary :)

[@dyamariv3628]

What a killer video Uncle Doug!!!! Love the detail and length of your videos, can't wait for the next one..Keep it up, what a beauty of an amp this 5E2 was and I love what you did with the old caps, brilliant!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks for all the nice comments, DY.

[@3MonkeysGarage]

Well, Uncle Doug, since this is where I started, a good place to give you my overwhelming thanks. About 5 a.m. this morning I fired off my remake of a blackface Princeton build around the guts of a 1955 reel to reel and a grocery cart full of new parts. And, with some anxiety, I got sound. A new rectifier tube is called for to bring my voltages down, some work left in the reverb and tremolo circuits. But those issues just kind of make me happy to chase them down now. You have really given me an education. It is a dream to look at a schematic and get it. Final note, there is no such thing as a poor boys tube amp. :p It's too addictive.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, AZ. Once you "know how to fish" (vs receive a free fish) there is no limit to your potential. Continued good luck with your projects.

[@RicCortezMusic]

The most excellent work! Your commitment to the preservation of the originality is to be commended.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Ric :)

[@joefordish]

i love all the little bonus features at the end of your videos... whether a circuit history or a flyover of the mountains. but between the masterful rehousing of the caps and the bonus Princeton circuit evolution, I'm finally convinced i need to be a patreon supporter. thank you so so much for this incredible content!

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Joe. Thanks in advance if you decide to become a patron :)

[@Byron_Blue]

I love that the range of the volume and tone run to 12. Great amp to work on. Fantastic work again Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much, BB. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@MrBrymstond]

What a job, meticulous! You never seem to hit your level of creativity. Thank you.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Mr. B :)

[@jraimondi]

It sounded great thru the shop speaker. What a gem 💎

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, RC :)

[@raceface_m2579]

Just absolutely beautiful amp! Wonderfully worked on. Wow! Uncle Doug, you do such amazing work to keep these amps pristine. I loved the changing of the caps inside the original wrap. And the humor!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, RF. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jimbeaux4988]

Beautiful work! It's amazing that this amp is so tuned to single coils but makes sense.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Jim. Yes, it does.

[@johnmccabe7645]

No one but you Doug would care so much to fashion these filter caps like originals. Your sense of quality and respect for Lupe's work is mind-blowing. The most enjoyable vid ever.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow......thanks so much, John :)

[@Rod_Knee]

Magnificent work Doug. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@UncleDoug]

My pleasure, Rodney :)

[@tsloth1390]

Aw man, Doug, this is easily the best recap I’ve seen!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks, Tommy :)

[@qua7771]

I can appreciate your attention to detail, and unique respect for the historical attributes of this repair. I doubt many tech's would be this conscientious In preserving it properly. I'm sure the owner will appreciate your efforts, and has probably learned as much as we did.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, AR. I hope so :)

[@peterburi2727]

You Sir are an artist in your own right. Superb work.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Peter :)

[@erpece]

I like what you did to make the new caps look original. Great idea.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you like them, Er :)

[@tremorrs]

This very well could be the most beautiful amp you have shown on your channel. Certainly the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time

[@UncleDoug]

Wow......high praise indeed, T. Thanks !!!

[@rickbaker4571]

FANTASTIC job!! Looks original and plays better than new. Thanks for bringing us along UD!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Rick :)

[@chrisclem2573]

Another nice Video Doug, I wanted to add some info on "Lupe" She work at Music Man Amps in the 1970s when I worked there. Music Man was full of ex Fender workers. She had been friends with LEO and Forrest White since at least the early 1950s or there about. The reason you see her name on so many Fender amps was because she did the final wiring inspection and put the amps on the burn-in racks where they would cook them for several days. That is the same job she did at Fender and Music Man. I don't believe she actually build most of those amps.She was Foreman (or Forewomen? ) in the Amp wiring section, which was all girls.Those same girls also did the sewing for the amp covers, which were made in house in those days.....Chris

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for this very interesting info, Chris.

[@angelomelitc]

Another brilliantly filmed, narrated and edited video from Uncle Doug. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and skill and about to entertain while doing so.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, A. Thanks for the nice comments.

[@MAP448]

I wanted to say thank you for all of your wonderful work & sharing so much. These videos are just amazing!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Matthew.

[@wheelerdavea]

Love the ingenuity on remanufacturing the caps. And thanks for the history lesson.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Dave.

[@davidplumm5394]

You sir, really amaze me. Thank You for being such an artist. That amp is worthy of such a painstaking job. The owner should be very happy. I love how you maintained the look of the circuitry. GOOD JOB!!!!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thank you, David.

[@WillyMcCoy50]

My compliments to Lupé, the owner and you! What a mind blowing job you did. WoW!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thank you very much, KM, from all of us :)

[@carloshenao18]

Great job keeping the amp as original as possible. Always a pleasure to see you working on these amps.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Carlos :)

[@irusman62]

Savor the moment Uncle Doug, man thats truly a sight to behold. these special feelings won’t be felt by the people who are looking to make a quick buck. Its so great it came to you.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you found us, IM.

[@sweettoof9002]

As always your attention to detail is without peer. You are the man, Uncle Doug. Thanks for the videos.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, ST. Thanks for the nice comments.

[@luthiervandros]

My uncle was in the closet for 60 years. I moved from New Orleans after Katrina hit and I’m now 15 minutes from the old fender factory in Fullerton. I really appreciate history and part of what’s so cool about restoring these amps is discovering the lineage and thinking about the people who built them. Sometimes they are long gone and the last people to see the circuit boards.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, LV. I too was in the closet just this morning......picking out a suitable wardrobe for today's adventures in the workshop :)

[@luthiervandros]

@@UncleDoug 😂

[@johngerson7335]

It goes to twelve! Cool! Beautiful work, the way you preserved those capacitor labels and shells. Definitely an "above and beyond" effort.

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, indeed, John. Thanks !!!

[@rjprivate]

Great video uncle Doug. Excellent work on the caps! There is always so much to learn in your videos, thank you sir

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, RJ. Thanks !!!

[@SeanKerns]

That is just an amazing time capsule of an amp, Doug. It's so rare to see these amps at all, let alone in original condition. Great to see Jack and Kayce, too.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Sean :)

[@74cannelle]

Uncle Doug, you made a piece of art 👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thank you kindly, 74C :)

[@Swineminator]

Such a beauty, and a superb service job as always. I'm just getting into amp building, and your videos are a real inspiration for me.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, S. Best of luck with your projects.

[@weschilton]

Uncle Doug you are a true artist. You passion and ingenuity are just wonderful to see. I am certain the lucky owner of this Princeton is overjoyed. :)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Wes. I hope so too :)

[@hallanvaara6106]

A beautiful stealth cap job! And some very clear explanation of the evolution of early fender amps. I think I'm gonna go and play my home made 5f1 right now.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Hal :)

[@TheFreddyfloyd]

uncle Doug, great video. the work you performed here would have brought a tear to lupe's eye im sure. I learn so much from your videos, thank you

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Fred. That's great to hear :)

[@bertrodriguez3087]

Smart idea with the caps Doug. Looks absolutely awesome. First time I've ever seen you let the output tube run hot. That's rock n roll !! Beautiful Amp !!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Bert :)

[@ScottyBrockway]

Awesome amp, thanks for the video Uncle Doug! Glad to see Jack is keeping on his monitoring duties.

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure was ours, Roy :)

[@suomi35]

I also appreciated the time and effort you put into the theory part at the end of this one!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, S. I'll do features like that more often.

[@mobicus1]

Very clever trick on the caps! Thanks for the share on this great idea!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Rick. Glad you liked it.

[@strangequark420]

The Lupe signature takes the cake for this amp. WOW. I think she'd be real proud of you for this.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Tim. I hope so :)

[@mike8610]

Stunning amp and work to keep it as original as possible. Absolute work of art.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much. Glad you like it, Mike !

[@rockgtr35]

Another great video. Loved what you did keeping the caps looking original. Awesome idea!!

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@dale1956ties]

Thanks to Uncle Doug for another informative and entertaining video. The lesson on the evolution of the Princeton circuit was particularly interesting. That was a good call, adding that as a perfectly dovetailing Part-2. Very well done indeed.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, DE. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Finom1]

God Bless and protect you and your wonderful family. Just another great educational video for your viewers. Uncle Doug you have amazing talents, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....you're quite welcome, F1. I appreciate your very nice comments.

[@dalegilmore9527]

What a fabulous Video of two Gems, This Amp and You Uncle Doug, Thanks for sharing!

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Dale. Thanks !!!

[@jamesbruno5896]

UD Kudos on keeping the original look to this gorgeous amp!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you like it, James :)

[@richreid7098]

Another most enjoyable video. Thank you and as always thanks also for the teachings. Even this old dog is learning some new tricks and relearning some long forgotten ones.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Rich.

[@johnharrisjr.351]

Yes to everything that's going on here. I put together my 5F2a circuit this past year, but always wondered about the other single-ended iterations of the Princeton. Thankyou for the history lesson; it was just what I was hoping for. Cheers!

[@UncleDoug]

We're glad the video was helpful, John.

[@russclayton1853]

Excellent work. You definitely went above and beyond and it was a great repair and preservation.

[@UncleDoug]

Thank you very much, Russ :)

[@GL64]

Wow, slick work on those caps. So cool. Well done as always!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, GL :)

[@jeteye97]

Loving the comparative schematic overviews in the B part of the video. This information is a great value for those of us who are new to the older designs.

[@UncleDoug]

That's good to hear, Marc.

[@simonkormendy849]

Love the idea of putting new caps inside the old ones, that keeps the aesthetics while allowing the amp to work like it's supposed to, looks great too.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Simon.

[@bobbymeyerti9300]

Yes sir!!! I think your craftsmanship is impeccable!!! Your knowledge is top of the line!!! Your humor Technology makes me watch your videos... good job!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow....thanks, Bobby :)

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Simply beautiful to rebuild with original cap sleeves... beautiful👍😁

[@UncleDoug]

So glad you enjoyed the video, Jennifer :) Thanks !!!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

@@UncleDoug More than enjoy.... this one is a how-to lesson for all the current and future techs.. Hiding new parts is now common in the antique radio community, but rarely seen in performing audio, studio audio, or hi-fidelity. Its a nice touch on historically interesting devices... to keep them running well, and looking as they did in the past. Nice job. and very inspirational. Also thanks for posting the early schematics.. I recently was given some odd moderate size single ended output transformers.. perhaps a small guitar amp project may be coming to our lab👍😁

[@johnpierson8398]

Hi Doug! I watched this when it first came out and it was fantastic. And it still is! I was born in Feb 1955, and have been playing guitar for 50+ years. So much awesome 1950's history here! I have learned much from you and am grateful.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, John. Thanks :)

[@iroffman]

I knew you were going to 'go stealth' on those caps! Beautiful!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad we didn't disappoint, Kort.

[@doublechinmask3744]

Such a nice video.You are the man when it comes to vintage amp repair and service.Really nice voice too,I often fall asleep listening to your videos :-).Cheers,Haris

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Haris. I hope your sleep is not due to boredom ;)

[@LTJR.]

Stellar as always and about 4 minutes in I did catch the white paint specs on the top of the amp.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Lawrence. Good catch :)