1963 6G7-A Fender Bandmaster with 5-Triode Harmonic Tremolo......Mint !!

This video features a rather rare 1963 Blonde Fender Bandmaster with the 6G7-A circuit that includes the most elaborate of all of Fender's "harmonic tremolos". The circuit utilizes 5 triodes to achieve a dramatic tremolo effect with some frequency modulation to provide a most unusual tone. The amp itself was recently bought and shipped to me for a full check-up. It was in excellent original condition and responded well to some rather minor repairs. We will have a brief discussion of the evolution of the Bandmaster circuit and cabinet coverings. After the repairs are concluded, there will be a full audio demonstration of varying control and "Vibrato" settings. Also, we will open some presents from generous viewers and take a musical drone flight to McKelligon Canyon Park. I hope you enjoy it :)
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[@analognoir7398]

2:49 Condition of exterior 7:08 Removal of back panel 10:32 Evolution of Bandmaster circuits (w/ schematics) -10:32 Tweed 5E7 -12:03 Blonde 6G7 w/ harmonic tremolo -15:01 Blonde 6G7-A w/ 5 triode harmonic trem -18:55 Blonde/Blackface AA763 dual triode photoresistor 17:27 5881 vs 6L6 vs 6L6GC (Power tube comparison) 22:17 Under the hood 22:46 Transformer oddities 26:51 Removal of dog house 25:50 NOS preamp tubes 28:21 The chassis 31:11 Screen resistors 31:51 Removal of cathode bypass caps 34:18 Amps first power up (testing each channel w/ signal generator; current limiter, and bias probes in place) 38:26 Biasing the tubes (addressing a depleted cathode in a power tube) 39:56 Bias / calculations data for tubes (plate dissipation, 20% tube matching, 70% Plate dissipation vs. 50%-60% dissipation) 47:17 Pilot light (#47 6V bulb) 47:37 Tremolo stops oscillating 47:57 Testing capacitors in a circuit 47:46 Replacing capacitors in a trem circuit 51:45 Audio demonstration

[@UncleDoug]

Wonderful synopsis, LR. Thanks again :)

[@ratlordfx4219]

​@@UncleDoug This synopsis is the icing on the cake. Your videos have a lot of critical information about these older amplifiers, and I thank you for taking the time to document this kindof stuff. Hope all is well on your end!

[@surfercrow]

@Uncle Doug 1:05:49 Love your tune w/the drone video. It has that indelible 60’s American garage spirit. I’m a subscriber & enjoy learning about amps the way you go through them thoroughly & well explained.

[@surfercrow]

PS: I’ve got a c.‘62 blonde Bandmaster that has a repeating “knock” sound when Vibrato is running. My knowledgeable amp-tech friend couldn’t seem to remedy it. Any ideas? Thanks! 🙏🏼 Dave/Seattle

[@UncleDoug]

@@surfercrow This is not an uncommon problem, SC, in fact my own brownface Concert amp had a similar thump. I would recommend a thorough checking of all the voltages in the "vibrato" circuit, as well as the status of the capacitors, particularly those used for coupling of stages.

[@GregsGarage]

I just love seeing and hearing the repairs and upgrades to these circuits. Thanks for bringing us along Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

You bet, GG. We enjoy your company :)

[@rheidtech]

I approve this message... lol🙋‍♂️

[@joebucci3408]

Watching your vidoes for a little now. Love the way you teach. I'm an auto tech at a dealer and I can appreciate the quality and attention you give. Thank you very much for the knowledge. I've already fixed a couple problems with my dsl40c with that knowledge you passed on.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Joe. I'm glad the videos have been helpful :)

[@hullblackwell]

Brought back memories of my 1962 'The Twin" ...good times

[@bassiclogic]

Great sounding amp! Marshall's going to love that amp.

[@UncleDoug]

Let's hope so, Mike :)

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

I mean, he loved him a Bassman, so I see no reason why a Bandmaster should be any different!

[@ClarenceHW]

Man those old Fenders have such a musical vibe. They even seem to balance string output. Thanks so much for all the work you do on these videos. Just the right amount of technical/historical & humorical.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Clarence. Being balanced in today's world is getting to be a real challenge :)

[@hestheMaster]

Watch another fantastic repair of someone's now finely restored Fender amp. Thanks for sharing your process and progress of doing so Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Our pleasure, HM :)

[@vadenk4433]

Best amp videos on the internet hands down. Finding a new Uncle Doug videos make my day. And what a killer amp. I’m a sucker for blonde piggyback Bassman, Tremolux & Bandmasters. Classiest looking amps imo. Really love the oxblood grill cloth versions from 1962

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, VK......glad you enjoyed the video.

[@eddys.3524]

It's always a privilege to hear Jack and Ollie play...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Eddy. They really appreciate hearing from their fans.

[@Tonetwisters]

It is amazing how their paw spikes and pink pads never get in the way or deaden notes ...

[@raycochrane3971]

Another excellent lesson. Thanks...bonus that the amp was made/completed on my 6th birthday.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow....lots of people's birthdays coincided with date codes in this amp. It must be magic !!!

[@J_Fowler]

There is something relaxing and enjoyable about watching Uncle Doug’s presentations even though I hardly understand half of the technicalities of the amps.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Jeff :)

[@musicalSFCat]

Fantastic video of this rare '63 Blonde Fender Bandmaster. Only amp ever regret selling in my life was my 1964 Blackface Fender Vibro-Lux. The tremolo and amp had that full vintage analog warmth and tonality...like this '63 Bandmaster beauty.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Daniel.

[@sempercompellis]

PS. This is really awesome, I don't want that to get lost with my ramblings- This video especially for me, but these in general are a cataloguing of history and you are truly doing the world a service by documenting these beauties and their inner workings. Especially this era- there is an ever increasing ignorance out there about the brown face era. Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much, SC. It's a partnership between us and our viewers, who send us these beauties for repair.

[@wadeadkins4927]

Ha ha! That amp is exactly three years older than me, how cool is that! Speaking of cool, the sound of a harmonic tremolo is much more complex than the standard type. Thanks so much for another awesome and informative video!

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure was ours, Wade :)

[@toolmanchris]

That’s got to be one of the best sounding amps you’ve worked on Doug. Excellent work as usual 👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Chris :)

[@robnic52]

Oops, meant to say that tremelo sounded great, so smooth and characterfull, worth all the extra components.

[@UncleDoug]

Agreed, Rob. Thanks !!!

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Yes it appears to be much more fluid and analog like. Never noticed the slightest tick like opto! But amazingly complicated circuit for what it does and with a potential to generate spurious RF interference too.

[@alexdeleon7135]

Another winner of an episode, dear uncle. I am however, flummoxed by the unusual designation numbers on the power transformer. Your supposition of how it possibly wound up being installed is probably correct and logical. This Band Master is as close to mint as humanly possible! I am a huge fan of the 5881 output valves. Here lately, the only U.S. manufacturer using them almost exclusively is Soldano. His high gain amps are wrought with the 5881 power section. Thanks again for a great session; in bringing this mint exterior amp to a mint tone! Although the audio test instruments were well considered, I was dying to hear a strat, or tele through it as well. Nevertheless it sounded as it was in 1963; clean, responsive, and honest. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, and thank you for the aerial panoramic of that picturesque park. Speak soon...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your erudite comments and observations, Alex. I too am a big fan of vintage 5881 tubes, but they are getting rather scarce. I wish I had stocked up on them back when they were more plentiful. Have a great weekend.

[@duncanhill1337]

Uncle Doug, you may remember a 5 digit phone number, but I remember as a kid back on the farm in Northeast Missouri we had a 3 digit phone number on a crank phone. Our number was two shorts and a long. And that was with the old party line phone system. This was back in the early to mid 60's. I think it was somewhere around 66 to 68 before rotary dial became available in our area. Still a party line. What a pain that was! What a find this amp is, just makes you drool and wish it was your own amp. Great video as per usual Sir!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Duncan. I think the phone system developed a little slower in rural areas.

[@duncanhill1337]

@@UncleDoug Yes, I agree Rural areas always seem slower implementing new technology. I was back on the farm in the late 90's to visit my dad before he died and they still had a rotary phone system in that area. At least the party line was gone by then. They had a touchtone phone on the wall but the little switch on the side was set to rotary not tone dialing. I remember having to use a handheld touch tone generator on the mic in the phones headset to be able to access the companies systems that I worked for at the time when trying to access company apps & files etc..

[@RudeMoodBand]

What a pleasure that was checking out in depth that model. Thanks Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for joining us, FF :)

[@srtamplification]

Sounds Great!!! That tremolo is dreamy.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, William. The frequency modulation definitely gives it a special sound.

[@srtamplification]

I thought that was what was going on. I guess in this case Leo got the vibrato part right. I guess I'll never understand how he got the terminology mixed up.

[@petedavis7970]

I briefly possessed a 6G12 Fender Concert that has that same tremolo circuit. Much to my horror it turned out to have been a stolen amp that I purchased on Craigslist. So of course I returned it. It was an amazing sounding amp. I completely fell in love with the sound of it. I've got almost all the parts to build one now.

[@UncleDoug]

I'm glad you were honest, Pete. It's the best policy.

[@fredyvalstrauss]

I loved the close ups to the controls, showing the actual settings on the amp. Sublime as always Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you liked it, Fredy.

[@lukemirtes3133]

By far the best amp videos online. Love your stuff, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Luke :)

[@andyk295]

Thanks for the great video, Uncle Doug. Thanks to your KZbin videos I have been able to tune up several Fender tube amps.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Andy. Glad to hear that the videos are helpful.

[@kevinwager9284]

Thanks for taking us along on this journey, as always very enjoyable and educational.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for joining us, Kevin.

[@montygore]

Hi Uncle Doug. You do some of the prettiest work I have ever seen, and I have been around a while in HF amp and radio repair.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Monty :)

[@mobicus1]

What a beauty of an amp! Thanks for another great video :)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Rick.....our pleasure :)

[@gilmacevers253]

I love watching Uncle Doug! This amp is a real looker! Love it!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, DP.

[@billklement2492]

Doug, what a great amp! I'm very glad is was so pristine! It sounds really good through the shop speaker! Thanks for the P90 and humbucker demos. Reminds me I need to get a P90 guitar close to me again! Jack and Ollie are sounding great as ever! I really do need to get a vintage Fender amp, or at least a proper Fender circuit. Also really enjoyed the drone flight. I live north of DC now, but grew up in Las Vegas. Like 50 years ago. I really miss the desert!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Bill. I think we all need at least one vintage Fender amp ;) The desert really is a special place.

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Yeah P-90s are so disregarded and under appreciated. I wonder if some folks lose sleep over routing out vintage Lesters back in the day to make way for a humbucker? I witnessed more than one orig Les Paul have its P90 discarded for p.o.s. Dimarzio back in the mid 70's! The blasphemy, may such wrongful souls rot in Disco Hell!

[@kimmassey6596]

Thanks Uncle Doug. Always appreciate your analysis and in depth history review of these awesome amps.

[@UncleDoug]

My pleasure, Kim......so glad you enjoy them.

[@may121953]

Doug, you are truly blessed with awesome patrons and viewers.

[@UncleDoug]

Indeed we are, Richard, and I am truly fortunate to have them.

[@vomact1052]

Thanks Uncle Doug! Another great learning experience

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, V :)

[@lavejim11]

I don't usually listen to the entire audio test for amps, but this was an exception. What a sweet sounding amp!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Jim :)

[@Jomor44]

Another great one. No B.S. just straight to the heart of the matter. Well Done!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, John. We try not to waste our viewer's time.

[@edwardhannigan6324]

So look forward to these new arrivals of yours Doug..! Lovely to see these old jewels as you call them. Great vid, repair and service..Learning loads, and I'm sure that customer will be so happy to have had his amp star on your channel..Thanks for sharing your knowledge once again..Ed..U.K.

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@nigman2023]

Another Good one Doug thank you

[@andysparks7381]

Man, that Humbucker pickup played through the vibrato channel sounds GLORIOUS. Time to build one of these amps and get me a Humbucker electric guitar.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Andy......agreed.

[@clydesight]

Wonderful video, such a thorough and detailed, very clear explanation of this remarkable piece of vintage tech... great stuff! Thanks for making this video!

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Clyde. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@oldmanofcotati]

Uncle Doug, I must complement you on your masterful rubato at the end of the first P90 demonstration. I almost tipped over in my chair. Bravo.

[@UncleDoug]

Thank heavens someone out there in KZbin Land recognized our stunning bit of musical artistry, Larry. We thank you.

[@kennvillegas2014]

Thank you So Very Much! I am not an amp tech or a luthier. I am a third generation engineer and I do my own work. But that is only background noise. What I wanted to say is this. I have been subscribed and loving it, but the past four or five videos I find that I can read the circuit! AND I LOVE IT! I mean I am looking at the schematic, and then the breadboard and I can tell what I am seeing. Which to you is obvious But the difference is the way that you are teaching it. When the trem went bad I remembered the flyover view of the circuit and could visualize where those suspect caps were. And that felt great.

[@UncleDoug]

Congratulations on your acquisition and retention of knowledge, Kenn. It's a cumulative process, so keep up the good work.....and you will be thrilled with the results.

[@raulhernandez4300]

Sir, you do great work!!! You are one of the few I truly respect!!

[@UncleDoug]

I appreciate that, Raul. Thanks :)

[@michaelogden5958]

What a cool circuit! Sounds great! Thanks, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

You are welcome, Mike. Our pleasure :)

[@electra4554]

I have a 1965 band master since 1991 and only replaced the 2 houtput Tubes for Mesa boogie and everyting else is original and still working perfect ;)

[@UncleDoug]

You're a lucky guy, E.

[@woodymahaffey3496]

Thanks again 👍👍👍. I miss mine from 20 years ago .. oh well. Keep up the great work your the BEST😊👍👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Woody. Will do!

[@Finom1]

God Bless and Protect you and your wonderful family Uncle Doug. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, F1. Likewise to you and yours.

[@bertrodriguez3087]

And that circuit came out perfect, with P90's you had no noise which is unheard of. Another phenomenal restoration/fix up !!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Bert.

[@JTHuff2]

Dang! 5 triode harmonic tremolo, I think is the way to go. Such a luscious and full sound! Thanks for sharing your work.

[@UncleDoug]

It was our pleasure, JT.......glad you enjoyed it.

[@jcwear89]

Great video. I really appreciate how you take time to explain everything carefully and your rationale behind all the actions 👍 keep up the good work!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, JC. We will :)

[@twerpeater]

Just wonderful stuff Doug, as usual. The harmonic tremelo really is special.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks twice, TP :)

[@luiselguera7056]

A wonderful video to watch for learning and enjoying! All the joy of the electric guitar comes when you really understand the amp. Thanks uncle Dough! You teach to learn love thy work.

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Luis. Thanks for your very nice comments.

[@dannyd.8860]

That trem circuit sounds amazing! Thx for the video, great job.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Danny. Glad you liked it :)

[@ThaUltimateDragon]

Thanks again Doug, enjoyed every minute.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Lex :)

[@demagmusic]

Gorgeous sounding amp!!! I love how it responds to the P90's in specific. Great rebuild Doug, and cool "reverse engineering" ideas about the odd transformers, etc. What a beauty

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, D :)

[@demagmusic]

@@UncleDoug No, good sir, thank YOU :)

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

sweet sounding amp. you make em really the best they can be every time.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Malcolm. That really is our goal.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Watching your vids has definitely inspired me to do a modification on my Vox ac15, myself. I added a new jack plate and two female 1/4” jacks to be able to use an attenuator with my Combo amp. I even used one switched female jack so that I wouldn’t need to use a short jumper cable between the two when not using the attenuator. Thanks for sharing your great work

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, WD......glad the videos were helpful.

[@terrybyrne3890]

Hi Uncle Doug... Sounds like you have been practicing you're licks!!!!! Another Super Quality Job! That little Cabinet kicks you know what. I prefer the sound of the P 90's Through that amp. As usual Thank You!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the nice comments, Terry :)

[@CornishMiner]

Excellent video. Well worth the time.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, CM :)

[@donaldheitger6731]

What a beautiful amp, sounds delicious.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Donald.

[@FishnMusician]

Excellent as always! Thanks for sharing this, made my day.

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@Bigjoedo66]

Another great video Uncle Doug!!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Big Joe. Thanks so much.

[@JonathanPierceBand]

Incredible video as always!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, JP.

[@materialsguy2002]

Beautiful amp Doug. You always seem to tailor your methods to the goals of the owner and the condition of the equipment; well done.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Shaun. I've started asking for letters with the amps so I can see exactly what the owner's are looking for. Just wait until the next video, featuring a 1954 Gibson GA-77.....I really felt like I delivered on the owner's requests.

[@patrickwashburn4501]

I bought an old 6G7-a Bandmaster about 25 years ago. It had been recovered in snakeskin-patterned tolex. I had it rebuilt by Kendrick Amplifiers. When I came to pick it up, Gerald Weber said he was gonna have to give me a Valium before we fired it up, because it sounded so good.

[@UncleDoug]

Was he right? How great did it sound?

[@patrickwashburn4501]

Uncle Doug , I wasn’t familiar with the harmonic tremolo sound until I heard that Bandmaster after Kendrick restored it. That sound is simply gorgeous. I had driven to the Kendrick factory on my lunch break to pick up the Bandmaster, and after hearing it, I had to take the rest of the day off and be alone with it for a while.

[@jamesschenk1963]

The power transformer in this magnificent amplifier was made the same month I was born. Thanks for sharing all the schematic knowledge.

[@UncleDoug]

Our pleasure, James. Regards to that handsome pup in your icon photo.

[@raymondlau6507]

Those new caps really brought that tremolo circuit to life. Sounds great Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Raymond :)

[@mp-ov9dh]

Always a good day when I come home and see there is a new Uncle Doug video! Great work as always sir! Amp sound fabulous, should be one happy owner!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, MP. I certainly hope so :)

[@Bealzeebozzo]

I almost bought this amp on Reverb. I ended up buying another late 63 bandmaster head. Beautiful amps. Great work going over this amp for the customer man.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, KK :)

[@carlmontney7916]

What a sweet Fender. Sounds fantastic. Another great job Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Carl :)

[@druwk]

That amp is DREAMY! 🤩 PERFECT

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, D :)

[@cassvirgillo3395]

Hello Uncle Doug, Well, that was almost to easy, you have fixed harder, but, this one sure was in nice condition, beautiful. Always good to see an amp video, they are what your famous for, I'm sure you'll be famous for your fine work on Hot Rods as well. Nice to hear the Cat's play some guitar, Petty at that. Glad your doing well, me too. Nice scenery and music, I take it that's you on guitar? Thank you for all the years of great instructional content and entertainment. Enjoy the last day's of Summer, all the best, Cass.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all the nice comments, Cass. If you're referring to the final (drone) tune, yes, it's something I made up years ago.

[@johnsimms3957]

I think the customer is going to be very happy with this! And that vibrato is really nice.

[@UncleDoug]

I hope so too, John. Thanks :)

[@Grandpa82547]

That presence control is astounding! When you turned it down, my screen went black.

[@UncleDoug]

The magic of electronics :)

[@Kilovolver]

5 UD Vídeos yo catch up to!!! Bring em beers! This fandom won’t let you down ever UD!!! Cheers

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks for your continued support, K.

[@andrewcerra9762]

Another wonderful video! In the next sound test, I would love to hear one of these beauties turned up to about 5 or so. That way, in addition to the wonderful clean tones, we can experience some of those delicious breakup sounds that the brownies are famous for.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Andrew. I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Yeah and unkies chops are getting better and better, I think he has been practicing! Dont be so shy unkie, turn it up loud n pround!

[@thalesb1324]

I love watching your videos Uncle Doug! I find it very relaxing and helps to clear the mind. I have also learned a lot. Sending a hug from Brazil!

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, T. Back at you on the hugs :)

[@renegade44040]

A nice presentation of the evolution of these wonderful amps awaits inside thanks to Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Our pleasure, JJ.

[@johnfritzenjr.1240]

Sounds absolutely amazing! 👏👏👏👏

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, John :)

[@rjprivate]

Thanks uncle Doug, very interesting about bias settings. What a beautiful amp. Great video

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, RJ.

[@tmitz73]

Great Episode Uncle Doug!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, TM :)

[@chillpillology]

Another fantastic UD video! And i really like the way that guitar sounds with your speaker on the demo. Bravo sir!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, NYC, and bless you for rescuing those pups.

[@Eventual420]

Thank you for sharing knowledge, I learn a great deal every time. Such a wonderful channel.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, SGS. It was our pleasure :)

[@josephsichting8162]

Another great job and great advice. Nice amp.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Joseph :)

[@blueyonder1233]

Uncle Doug, this has been my introductory video to your channel. Wow, to say I'm blown away is such an understatement. Thank you Sir!

[@UncleDoug]

You are very welcome, BY. Please watch our other 230+ videos when you get the time :)

[@blueyonder1233]

Uncle Doug I did notice that I had some catching up to do. Sorry Netflix, you’ll have to wait. 👍

[@BurnleyNuts]

What a lovely amp. Nice work again Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, BN :)

[@BurnleyNuts]

@@UncleDoug It's a sheer pleasure watching these vid's. As an apprentice TV engineer from the 80's Uncle Doug I remember working on Decca Bradfords and the like and I so enjoy your videos, I had to learn valves at college but they were right at the end before we became transistor and integrated circuits. Now as an older man I've moved away into more general engineering of course as the most of us have had to but I play blues guitar on my Martin acoustics and simply love the sound and older technology of the old valve amps. I fully understand and appreciate your knowledge of course. Your new videos make my day.

[@jimsuber6784]

Great job Doug. Amp sounds amazing. I vote p-90s, but I'm a single coil guy on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. Thank you, sir. Cats are sounding good too. Really like the drone flights and the music.

[@UncleDoug]

Greetings, Jim. Thanks !! I agree the P-90's have a nice clarity. Glad you enjoyed the festivities :)

[@icedog75]

I'm heading out for my morning bike ride but this is number one viewing when I get back...

[@UncleDoug]

Have a safe ride, ID. See you later.

[@copescale9599]

Thank you for all the great videos. Hours of entertainment and great jokes!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Paul......glad you enjoyed them :)

[@MegaTubescreamer]

thanks for the effort you put in to bringing us these videos uncle doug, its pure genius, always leaves a big smile on everyones face i`m sure! as captain ahab said to mr starbuck,"let me look into a human eye "

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you like them, William. Thanks :)

[@larrycesare7734]

My main bandmate from the mid-60s bought one of these used, then I traded him a ‘52 Les Paul Gold Top for it. Given the difference in going prices, I’ve had regrets. But since he heavily modified the Paul and the Bandmaster is still original and in my brother’s studio, it evened out. A fantastic amp!

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, they are, Larry. Thanks for sharing :)

[@zyadnob5449]

Thanks uncle Doug.. always awesome contents..:)

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Z.

[@user-rd1om2wx1e]

You do a super job repairing all these amps.😊

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, User :)

[@MrCayoCoco]

I am subscribed. What a great amp he found Himself. This rebuild was another another learner for sure.

[@UncleDoug]

That's good to hear, Mr. CC. Thanks !!!

[@lynndarling1139]

What an absolutely gorgeous Bandmaster..great find! Repairs minimal..original is King to me! Great vid Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Lynn :)

[@ziccuj]

Great and informative video, thanks again Uncle Doug! I have a '62 Blonde Bandmaster I acquired in 2005 and it's the amp that I've had longer than any other of my amps, and I've literally had dozens. I first got to use one of these in a studio session in 2002 or so and fell in love with the harmonic vibrato effect immediately - as well as with the way the amp breaks up when pushed. After the session I promised myself that I would purchase a similar amp no matter what the cost. A couple of years later I finally ran into one and here we are together after 15 years. It's a remarkable amp and still brings me a lot of joy! Mine is an export model that runs on 230 V mains voltage, the transformer codes (power, output and choke) are J022822, 022848 and 125C1A, respectively. Mine also has the thick "dogbone" handle. A couple of years back I ordered a matching 2x12" cabinet for it since I found a beautiful matching pair of period-correct Jensen C12N speakers from 1963. Here's a little more info and a lot of pictures in case someone is interested: jucciz.com/?section=amps&page=6g7-a All the best from Finland!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks for sharing that wonderful story, Jucciz. You're exactly the type of amp-lover we created this channel for :)

[@ziccuj]

​@@UncleDoug I can really see that! Even though I'm not an electronics expert, the way you break things down in your videos makes it very easy to follow what's happening - and I've surely learned a lot along the way. Thanks a bunch!

[@UncleDoug]

@@ziccuj You're quite welcome :)

[@scottm121]

Videos like this should be permantly installed consecutively to a media unit wired to 60 inch screen tvs in every great museum and music store on earth. Thankyou for another adventure Vid sir!!! Back to watching.....

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@ryanfulldark2775]

July 10th, my birthday. Bandmasters are so killer!

[@UncleDoug]

You're right twice, Ryan :)

[@oldguy5381]

Running better then new. Thanks for the looks see, that’s one lucky fellow. You stay safe out there. Almost the weekend time for a gas & oil fix.

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, indeed, OG. You too :)

[@bradleysmith4409]

Thanks Tio Doug, well done, as always. :)

[@UncleDoug]

Our pleasure, Brad.....thanks !!

[@JuanMotta]

Thanks for this videos, i enjoy a lot and learn, you are like the best profesor I never have!!! Muchas gracias

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@michasz4297]

Great exposition! The amp looks gorgeous.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Michal.