1961 Gibson GA-2RT Maestro Deluxe Reverb Echo, Part 2

In this second and final video, we will clean the tweed cabinet, inside and out, create and cover an upper rear panel, cover the speaker baffle, have a preliminary audio check, replace the original reverb driver transformer, tune up the speaker and circuit, and then listen to a final audio check.
Extra features include the opening of another gift box from a generous viewer.....after plenty of sniffing by my furry assistants.....and a very unusual closing: A photo montage (including a bunch of my wife's paintings) with an original backing track entitled "Uncle Doug" by a Swiss band named Portable Negation. Here is a link to their website: portablenegati...
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[@kellen_mcsmellin]

Hey Doug, I just wanted to let you know I'm 21 years old and after watching all your videos for over a year, I'm now an amp tech at a home theater tube amp company. Learned from the best! Thanks for making these videos.

[@UncleDoug]

You are quite welcome, Kellen. It's great to hear that young people are getting involved in this hobby. It gives me hope for the future :)

[@just_bucket]

@@UncleDoug I'm 18 and now I'm just building my first guitar amp ever. Don't worry, there will always be people interested in tubes, surely after watching your videos

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

You’re no slouch with your circuit work, but you’re an artist on the cabinets. Really makes your work stand out, to me.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Jeremiah. It's nice to be appreciated :)

[@amirglinik8218]

When it comes to KZbin content its not getting any better than this, Big thanks to you and your wife Uncle Doug !

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much, Amir.

[@philnaylor1979]

This video transcends Amp Repair. It is a beautiful piece of American Art. Thank you.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Phil. Your nice comment transcends our expectations. Thanks so much :)

[@68MalKontent]

@Kenny H Solid state amplifiers do not use output transformers at all. There used to be an exception, but it's only found in old PA installations (old cathedrals for example). The only considerations regarding heat and stress will be for the power supply (transformer or SMPS) and the output stage of the amp. The "stress" will be directly proportional to the output power delivered. The most important thing is to never connect speakers wired in such a way, that the impedance would be lower than the minimum allowed, 4Ω in your case. Tube amp will be more forgiving in such a case, and would just start distorting sound a lot, perhaps in an interesting way, whereas a solid state one will either start hard-clipping the sound, which sounds awful, or fail - depending on how well designed the protection circuitry is.

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

I love the way the reverb turned out. Glorious. I don't hear the problem with the speaker you are talking about on the video, but perhaps if I was with the amp in the room I would. I was amazed that those old tubes were so strong. Very cool. ..Congratulations on having a song named after you! How cool is it that making videos about what inspires you, inspires others to create in response. Auntie Doug's painting of Jack was particularly fun to see. You better be careful... people maybe sending her money for paintings soon.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, C8. She has sold several of her best paintings, so they were not available for the montage. I'll try to find photos of them for the future.

[@meesterprofe007]

It is a very rare moment in life to be a witness to perfection. I sense it in this video in many aspects. The sensitive paintings made by your wife, the amazing photographs of the land where you live, the restoration on cool old hot rods, Rusty with a gleam in his eyes, your crafted restoration of amplifiers such as this Maestro......I am in awe of the art and kindness you graciously present to all of us. Thank you so much !

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much. This is definitely one of the nicest comments we have ever received.

[@abjr2010]

What a world you have. Good to see you included pics of Rusty and wife's art. Your like the Johnny Carson show. Always good.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, AB.

[@jameswatkins7263]

The photos makes me homesick for the desert. I grew up in White Sands, NM last 70s-mid 80s.

[@UncleDoug]

That's about 80 miles from here, James. I don't blame you.....it's beautiful country.

[@NINEWALKING]

We miss you. R.I.P. Rusty

[@UncleDoug]

Amen, 9W.

[@Andy_Yates]

​@Kenny H Just my opinion here, but it depends if you're looking for a modern equivalent, or a vintage speaker. The old speakers are far less efficient, and won't be as loud decibel wise as a modern one typically. The modern offerings from Weber are great speakers, and pretty efficient (ie- louder per watt). I have a Weber 12A125 that was in my 5E3 (tweed deluxe) clone, and it really sounds the part with speaker breakup. Rift Amps makes a modern deluxe and uses a Warehouse Guitar Speakers G12Q. The G12Q is a little less efficient than the others they offer, so you'd probably get more saturation with less volume. I plan to try out the G12Q because I don't gig, and don't need that volume. My 5E3 is stupid loud with the altec that's in it. The Altec a fantastic speaker, but it's very efficient and will push 110db on my cheap meter. My personal experience buying vintage alnico 12" speakers is it can be hit or miss. Early Jensen's, CTS, and Rola are usually safe. Lots of them are in good condition, and are pulls from old organs. Their typical low cost means low-ish risk, but it also means you're tempted to try more and wind up with a stack of speakers that you're not using :). I use this extensively when understanding who makes the typically unlabeled speakers. The rim will have something like 220415. 220 is Jensen, 415 would be 15th week of 1964 (or possibly '54). With alnico's that can be a tough one to really know. Ceramic magnet speakers it'll be the 60s as far as I know. www.triodeel.com/eiacode.htm

[@deasename5839]

I just lost 2 cats, a year or so apart , still not ready and no one has come into our lives. Seeing the cats always makes me smile just as Rusty did. God bless R.I.P.

[@ima640]

Thanks for another great video. Your wife's paintings are great. Looking forward to your next restoration adventure.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Ima :)

[@akesvensson3778]

I have seen a lot of your amp fixing but not all - yet. But this one sounds the best of them!!!!! And what craftsmanship Doug! Outstanding!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Ake :)

[@georgejaimes7297]

Thanks for sharing another great video with us. Great Amp, Great Music, Great Art and Photography, Great Cars and Bikes. Great to see all the the beautiful and creative things you and your wife are so passionate about in life.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, George. Thanks for all your nice comments.

[@lavejim11]

Your wife is a very talented artist...and your photographic skills are awesome. Loved the video

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks twice, Jim :)

[@tomfrye9037]

I was kinda wonderin' about that reverb. That new transformer sure did the trick...the impedance of the old transformer probably didn't match the new tank. And I've seen that tweed and all it's stains in two videos now...and it's kinda growing on me. And stiffening up the speaker suspension worked like a champ...as did the montage set to music at the end. I hope you let your wife know that we appreciate her artistic talents. Sure do miss Rusty. Kudos to Jack for baring up under the extra workload, and training KC to be his assistant. Great video pair, and heroic efforts to revived that amp.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much for your very kind and coherent comments, Tom.

[@brianmacnamara8774]

Your myriad talents and skills never cease to amaze. What you resurrect from decrepit "once was an amp" is to see. I also can't get over how Casey looks. It's hard to believe that's the same, desperate kitty that managed to find her way to you. Jack, of course, always looks great. Clearly a well loved couple of fur kids. Thanks for what you do, and keep the car and drone vids coming, too.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Brian.....and thanks for all the really nice comments. We will do our best to keep you entertained :)

[@dalerobinson3091]

Excellent amp restoration. Your wife's paintings are wonderful. Nice to see Casey & Jack keeping up with their 'cat scans' too!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Dale.

[@daveogarf]

BRILLIANT Job, Uncle Doug! The paintings are wonderful, and do convey the arid West Texas landscape well. Your hot rods are nothing short of amazing, and a welcome addition to your repair vids. And... Rusty! He looked so happy in those pictures. You gave him a terrific life, sir.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Dave, for all your very nice comments.

[@baerster]

You have a great channel! I have commented on your Kustom amp head + speaker cabinet video, but didn't come out and say that first. I finally subscribed. I love listening to your videos, even if I'm not able to watch them. The way you explain what you're doing when you do a diagnosis and repair, it makes sense to me even if I can only listen (but not watch) but if I can watch, all the better because you show things clearly. I love amp technology but I don't know how to work on it, so thanks for sharing so much of what you know and do. Today I just bought a solid-state Fender guitar amp - I never thought I would buy a solid state amp. I've played through tube amps for years, and have a Carvin X60 and a Silvertone 5 watt from 1965. But the Fender Mustang series really hits the spot for me. But I still love tube technology and I'm glad that so many people are keeping it alive.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your very nice comments, Tom. I too own a SS amp (besides the Kustom)......a 90's Fender Bullet.......and for a cheap little transistorized amp, it's great for testing guitars and effects, and (most importantly) it's real light and portable.

[@tomaburque]

The photography and the artwork were beautiful!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Tom :)

[@smasica]

Mrs. Doug is quite the painter. Very strong color sense. I've been painting off and on since the late 60s. I like working in oils exclusively for the feel and end result. Respect, Mrs. Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, TM :) Several of her best paintings were sold and I couldn't find my photos of them. I'll keep looking.

[@SeanKerns]

That amp sounds great. Great to see Jack and Casey enjoying the catnip, too.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Sean. Yes, they do like their 'nip :)

[@Slugg-O]

Wonderful video - again! Thanks for including Rusty in the montage. He certainly earned his place on your channel and is still missed by many.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Randy. He is largely responsible for making our channel a success. We really appreciate your kind words.

[@UncleDoug]

@Boony Tooty Thanks, BT.

[@chriscable8300]

So many good things about this video. Wow... RIP Rusty

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Chris.

[@golgothaassassin5035]

I love the little points of knowledge, like taping the grill cloth, the kind of know how that comes only from experience. as always a dandy job.....

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, GA.

[@mobicus1]

Just a note to say that I really enjoyed the photo montage at the end of this video. Thanks for the glimpse of how things are in your neck of the woods . Tons of talent under your roof! Cheers , Uncle!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Rick :)

[@hpelisr]

Awesome Doug love your style and taste, Tell your wife the paintings are great.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Hack. I will :)

[@vandemonia]

I love your kitty/amp wizardry ♥️

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Austin :)

[@argocat99]

Awesome!!!, what a wonderful job, how much knowledge and ability to implement, congratulations! When the world loses people like her, it will be a much poorer world, because it will have lost these incredible souls. Complimenti! Standing ovation

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, AC, but who is the "her" you are referring to ?

[@argocat99]

@@UncleDoug I'm sorry that (her) Google Translator mistranslated (She) Italian, a formal expression of respect towards her

[@argocat99]

@@UncleDoug Lei non "she" allocutionary pronouns

[@rchavez2112]

Thanks Uncle Doug. I loved this one. I teared up a little seeing Rusty. Mrs Uncle Doug is a wonderful painter.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Rick. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments.

[@spacelab2756]

Rusty !! Loved seeing him again !!

[@UncleDoug]

We really miss him, SL.

[@eduardofernandezrodriguez5362]

Love the paintings! cool tunes! inspired by the one and only Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Sarge :)

[@billdyke9745]

This has been an eye opener in more than one way. Gibson amps never made it across the big pond, while Fenders are everywhere, (I have two). Don't understood why. This one sounds great. (Even with the flub it had a fine bluesy vibe). Secondly, I spent most of the 70s in art colleges as a painter, and nobody with that kind of training has a good word to say about the work of any living artist, (rival). Auntie Doug's paintings are seriously good. ('Smply divine' is the technical term). Offered the choice, you keep the amp, and I take a painting. Keep it up, gentlefolks, the world is a better place for having you.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your very nice comments, Bill. We will :)

[@johnmccabe7645]

Gee Doug i think that amp has about the best damn sound I've ever heard!!! Great restoration!!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....high praise indeed, John. Thanks so much :)

[@SeanKerns]

Beautiful art and photos too, and great to see Rusty again.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Sean.

[@escritaemdia3414]

Dear Uncle Doug, once again an awesome work shared with us :) Thanks for all of this "sharing is caring" with complete strangers that love you and what you do with your time and skills!! Greetings from Portugal!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, ED. You're quite welcome. Greetings from the sunny Southwest (much like your climate) USA :)

[@brianyork5510]

Great little series Doug. Thanks to Big Dave for the specimen. Somehow it doesn't surprise me one bit you found yourself a talented woman to accompany you through life.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Brian. We really appreciate it.....and share your appreciation for Big Dave.

[@kerryg4119]

Interesting video. Thanks for keeping in so much detail of the restoration. I think the Mrs. paintings are super! I couldn't tell when her paintings stopped and the photos started at first. Looking forward to the next video series!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Kerry. What a nice compliment :)

[@Mojoman57]

Thanks, Uncle Doug. Between you and TheCrafsman it's hard for me to stay upset for any length of time.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Mojo. That's good to hear.

[@goodun6081]

Very nice photo montage! The "breadboard" amplifier looks like a DIY build from a Thordarson manual; their transformer catalogs had plans and diagrams of how to build your own amplifiers and transmitters and so forth. And all the photos and paintings of flowering desert plants and cacti reminded me of an old family story: my dad grew up during the Depression as the son of poor Greek immigrants, and niceties such as soft toilet paper were an unaffordable luxury. As children, my dad and his four brothers all did odd jobs and were always on the lookout for any salvageable or scavengable or resellable/ reusable items and materials with which to help the family survive. Somebody noticed these odd-looking fruits wrapped in thin tissue paper that were being set up on a fruit and vegetable display stand, and the tissue paper was being thrown away, so they brought some home to use as toilet paper. Unfortunately, those "fruits" turned out to be from prickly pear cacti......

[@UncleDoug]

Oh my Lord, GU, having fallen into a huge prickly pear cactus when on a Boy Scout hike, I can attest to the horrors of having the tiny bristles in places "where the sun doesn't shine". I love the breadboard amp and would like to build one, but I have long since sold or given away almost all of my stash of very early electronic parts. Now that I've seen the photo again, it whets my appetite for a try at building it anyway.

[@whoknowsknight9628]

Beautiful work reviving this piece of music history. 😍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, WKK.

[@johnsimoes2172]

Dave is gonna be happy with this restoration

[@UncleDoug]

He is, John.....see his comments :)

[@hubbsllc]

Such a nice video montage at the end. Doug, please tell the Mrs. that her paintings are wonderful.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Hub. I will :)

[@HasteFrankie]

great fix up! working miracles with that tolex. Hope we can see more of your wife's paintings in the future. Very cool!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Frankie :)

[@proudtobegrumpy4969]

Just as I'm about to resign myself to this world going to hell in a handcart, along comes an Uncle Doug with the perfect antidote. Great job once again Doug. Informative, entertaining and engaging.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, David. We really appreciate it.

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Great restore as always Doug! Yes your wife is an accomplished artist. Thanks for sharing.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Stephen. Thanks !!!

[@bertrodriguez3087]

See.... That comes from someone who has restored many vintage things, (cars come to mind). Put the original parts in the amp. That's why I love your channel. Also, nice trick with tape on the wrap around. New trick for me.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Bert :)

[@phonotical]

Aunty Doug has some great pictures!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, P :)

[@Bigjoedo66]

Great video Uncle Doug, excellent restoration

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much Big Joe......for everything.

[@vadenk4433]

Man that amp sounds killer. Great work as always Uncle Doug. Comment is 5 years late…But I’m doing a deep dive into Uncle Doug’s back catalogue lol.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, V. By coincidence I am currently building a Gibson Maestro GA-1RVT.

[@northerndarklight5305]

Nice. Well done. Loved the paintings, and the photographs. I had an '84 CJ-7 when I was much younger. Good to see a picture of Rusty again.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, NDL.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

The tweed looks great

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Russell......it has lots of character :)

[@michel333100]

Hi Doug, just wanted to say, another fantastic video. I think It's been obvious mate that from all of the hundreds of comments on your videos that everybody thinks you're awesome. Hope you never quit making videos. I have learned so much over time watching your very enjoyable videos. Nobody on the net like you. Keep up the great work. And one last thing, your wife's paintings are incredible. You are one lucky lad. Love the cars and always love the shots of Texas landscape. It really has an unbelievable beauty. Thanks from Michael Newell from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much for your really nice comments, Michael. It's really great to hear from our viewers......they're the best on YT and make it all worthwhile :)

[@fugamantew]

You are playing so much better! How good it is to hear you moving them fingers with such ease! Loved this latest video-series. Keep'em coming

[@UncleDoug]

All thanks go to Ollie & Jack, Fuga. We will :)

[@billedwards2657]

Sitting here wiring up a commissioned amp and watching the vids. Great job with this! Love these old Gibson’s

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Bill. So do it. They are largely under-appreciated.

[@markanthony653]

And another miracle has been performed, where you get all these vintage amps Uncle Doug is beyond me ,,, then again if I could bring history back to life like u can I would want the amp in your hands also, as always GREAT JOB, and I mean that.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Mark. I really appreciate it.

[@tombaker8045]

truly, the desert does bloom. thanks friend .

[@UncleDoug]

It does indeed, Tom. You're welcome :)

[@sweettoof9002]

You are very meticulous and thoughtful in your repairs. Also very skilled, I love your videos. Subscribed.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, ST, and welcome to our channel.

[@R.AudioElectronics]

Uncle Doug you have out done yourself. A beautiful synopsis of the uncle Doug experience

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Mike :)

[@kirsilehtinen9115]

Love the paintings and the song!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, LK :)

[@timka880057]

Enjoyed another great video of a vintage amplifier refurbishment. I need to do a few myself. Love the later musical-pictorial part too. That was a touching ending putting Rusty's picture as a finale. It sure is beautiful out there Doug. I haven't been able to watch anything lately due to sickness, I pray I'll stay well enough to enjoy more Uncle Doug videos. :) thank you!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, Charles. We wish you the very best, including a full recovery and many, many more years of watching our videos :)

[@clivedavies3]

Love your videos been playing since I was 13 I love valve amps you make repairs look easy because you are an artist of your trade and also play guitar very well. At 63 arthritis has now slowed me down and stopped me playing guitar as much as I like but it won't stop me riding my triumph speed master keep up the good work.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Clive. I too suffer from arthritic hands and on some days, especially in the morning, they can really be unpleasant. I take Naproxen and drink lots of water. Hydration seems to help.

[@barbaracooper6496]

uncle doug i replaced the tank and transformer,now i have reverb on my 62 gibson falcon.i found that i you take the foam out of the new reverb tank it works much better. thanks for your great videos

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, BC. Yes, I too have found that the removal of the foam does indeed improve the performance :):)

[@jopestv1063]

32:36 - "Nature's Toothbrush...for your Colon" The look on the guy's face is very unsettling.

[@LitesLAB]

Great vid! Love the paintings! Amazing work!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, LB.

[@larrydering1598]

Always a joy to watch and marvel at your work and attention to detail. Seriously informative.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Larry.

[@PipeCat1965]

Another great restoration! Wow, "Aunty Doug" is the real deal. Nice work. And that's a cool tune - very retro & fitting theme music.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, PC. We really appreciate it.

[@WillyMcCoy50]

What a welcome surprise Doug! So much win in a single video, a fast follow up video too. The amp, paintings, soundtrack and hotrods are all in the par excellence category. Rusty, the International PU, your chop'n'channeled hot rod all made me smile. Something about the chopped '40 Ford on the flatbed that flashed by I find fascinating. Thanks Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, KM. We're glad you enjoyed it :)

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Great second video on this amp..Lovely paintings Doug.. Your good lady is very talented..! Also a cool photo of yourself..Awesome..Ed..U.K..😀

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Ed. Glad you liked it :)

[@materialsguy2002]

Very nice work, Doug. Leaving the original tweed in place was certainly the way to go.👍🏻

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Shaun. I agree......it definitely adds character.

[@tater9384]

Love the Nature's Toothbrush poster!!

[@UncleDoug]

It's a real gem.....sort of leaves a bad taste in your mouth ;)

[@davydean]

Boy that Gibson amp is roaring! love the 'Uncle Doug' track! I have 'Rusty's Blues' which I will send along eventually...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Davy :)

[@Wildman9]

I had bought a Vox A/C 30 with a sagging grill cloth.I used the wife's Iron,set on medium.It smelt terrible but did the trick.I liked the Texan O-ring( masking tape) on the edge of your baffle.Good stuff buddy.😎🎸👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Bob :)

[@dominicmauricio2474]

Great project video and the music fits with the vintage R n B groove. Thanks Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Dominic :)

[@straggsmcstraggle6212]

R.I.P. Rusty the wonder dog

[@UncleDoug]

Amen, Straggs.

[@Finom1]

Just fantastic, thank you Uncle Doug for sharing your wisdom!!!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, F1. Thanks !!!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

Good to see Rusty the wonder dog again! The amp sounds wonderful. Its a ton of fun following along on these videos.

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@pda49184]

Another brilliant X2 presentation Doug.. Makes me think I should have been born & bought up in the States.. You tick all the boxes with every video you put up here ... Along with the ever entertaining felines, the cars and the motorcycles, which of course I recognise very well being a "Limey" 👴🏼... Your wife's vibrant art also hits the spot and thank her for letting us all see it. Great photo's of Rusty who is still missed and remembered. May you long continue making these marvellous, entertaining and educational presentations.. ✔️

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your very nice comments, Pete. We really appreciate them and wish you the very best.

[@freepress8451]

Another interesting video, how thoughtful of Terry Harrison and of course not forgetting Big Dave

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Nic.....and you are so right to mention the two people who made it all happen. Thanks, guys !!!

[@jpomorgan9818]

The paintings are beautiful.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, JP. Sorry about the "sideways" chicken :)

[@Intrinsic.Recording]

Chalk another up for Car Guy's. That stuff works man. Used some on another JCM yesterday, panels, tolex, knobs and all. Nasty, nasty stuff comes off. Tar, nicotine. Who knows what else. I love the look of tweed amps, and that one has a cool breakup. Great job on the amp Doug, Nice video, music and art. Your wife is an amazing artist man! Thank You!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, JP :)

[@jaymichaels5187]

Wow ! great restoration job on that wonderful Gibson amp, Uncle Doug. I could not believe the difference that replacement Fender style reverb tank driver transformer made in the richness and range of the reverb. Kudos to you on an other epic series on rescuing a gem of a classic amp !

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Jay. We really appreciate your very kind comments :)

[@paulhammersley4562]

that's a nice sounding amp, job well done Doug,

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Paul.

[@faultlessguitarsandamps1116]

Well ..... I think Phil Naylor below is spot on . This video does "transcend" amp repair . The art , montage and music are superb .

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much, FG.

[@georgekrabs6948]

After giggling at the natures colon toothbrush I was saddened to see good old Rusty as we all were so used to him being around as he was the main star (apart from your finger uncle Doug) I lost my only companion just recently and my workshop feels so empty now. She would ignore me at times and turn her head and race off so I would do the same but she would come over and tap me with her paw and slightly poke me with her nails until I would take notice and pat her and tell her she's my girl Her reaction to this was amazing she would drool and purr like crazy and understood my commands Damn I miss my kitty so much

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your kind words, George. I can definitely sympathize with your loss. There is something very special about a furry friend who happily spends hours with us, deriving joy simply from our presence and companionship.....the ultimate expression of unconditional love.

[@DaveHilts]

Well UD, this one really has took my breath away, I know Rusty is smiling down on us all!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Dave. I hope so :)

[@xeroinfinity]

this Gibson polished up very well! Great tips and tricks for working with the tolex, and dealing with pesky grill cloth. I loved the reverb hack and speaker fix too! Sounds good as new, maybe even better. And thanks for sharing the Mrs. artwork, they're very nice! I wish i had more time to paint, besides farm equipment and automobiles. lol

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your very nice comments, James :)

[@xeroinfinity]

You are welcome man! Your videos keep me entertained on my hour long commute, and i usually learn something new. both are rare otherwise. lol

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, James. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@HooksBill]

I love what you did with the G amp. The art work is amazing and I really like the pictures. The music was really good too. Very Santana-ish with a splash of The Doors.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much, JSG. We really appreciate your nice comments :)

[@LothyBluesCave]

This amp sounds fantastic!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Lothy.

[@martysmith2756]

I know this was several years ago, but that is one nice- sounding trem. Frankly the whole effin thing sounds amazing. I'm a Fender guy normally, but I gotta hand it to this Gibson.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Marty. Tweed Gibsons can hold their own with most early Fenders.....but by the 1960's, they lost their magic.

[@markjack8290]

@@UncleDoug I recently ran across one of these, it looks pretty good but when turned on you get sound but as it warms up the sound fades away. Any ideas?

[@UncleDoug]

@@markjack8290 Plate current increases during the warm-up period. Perhaps there is a problem with the tubes and/or power supply.

[@jeffmitchell9214]

Best vid ever. Amp, pictures, music, all outstanding, Thanks.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow....thanks, JM :)

[@raylongstar6744]

Wow, that's a really great restoration of a classic amp. One thing though, it looks like you could have fit 2 to 3 times as many staples in that grill cloth 😋

[@UncleDoug]

I only had 9000 staples on hand, Ray, so I had to be very careful not to use too many :)

[@greasymonkeyguitars9292]

Outstanding video as always, Uncle Doug! Please convey my admiration to your wife for her artistic skills, she is an amazing artist. And it was great seeing Rusty in the montage. I do miss him. He was a great helper and personality, and it was always nice seeing him pop up in the videos. Big fan here in Los Angeles of you, Rusty, Jack and Casey. Take care!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much GM. I will :) All our best to you and yours.

[@bobpeak7475]

Your work is an inspiration! I love that finished amp, and your videos are the gold standard for what is great about the internet.

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@bobpeak7475]

@@UncleDoug You're Welcome! Do you have any books that you recommend for additional learning re: tube amps (basics, service, repairs, etc)? I am watching your videos and would like to supplement them with some reading.

[@alanhoggard4554]

I just got a monoprice 15 watt tube amp. It sounded good but I flicked some white paint on it and it really came to life.

[@UncleDoug]

I have heard that adding some white specks makes all the difference :)

[@johntilson2535]

Oh man, that's a GREAT one. Awesome tone for days and just the right amount of grit! You scored on that one Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, John :)

[@matthewf1979]

Poly finishing tweed is really the only way to do it. Shellac and lacquer can be applied but only with a spray setup and it uses a LOT of product due to the watery consistency. The polyurethane is also far more durable and wont chip off years later leaving splotches and stains like the original tweed on the GA2RT. Nice amp Uncle Doug, I wish people would just send me neat stuff like that! Give the kitties some good ear scratches for me. I sure do miss old Rusty, he was always there to help out and be the comedy relief in your videos. I’m sure he was also a very good friend and beloved family member. He’s off in heaven chasing tennis balls and digging holes in Gods back yard!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your very nice comments, Matt. Amen on Rusty.

[@nemoes]

You’ve done it again!!! By the way that speaker you helped me with is still kickin.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Mark. That's great to hear.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks Doug! Nice work on the amp!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Robert :)

[@richardhouse7997]

Loved the video montage at the end. That band is right in my wheelhouse. Your wife is so very talented! I would buy any one of those pics. I'll bet you're very pleased with having them around the house enjoying their beauty.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Richard. Glad you enjoyed the original tune and the artwork.

[@td7456]

Who peeled those onions when the Rusty pics came on my screen.....Loved Rusty the Wonder Dog!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Tim. He was instrumental in the success of our channel, and I want to be sure he's not forgotten.