1966 Fender "Blackface" Super Reverb: In Storage for Almost 40 Years !!

This video features the repair and testing of an immaculate 1966 Fender Blackface Super Reverb amp. Essentially a Deluxe Reverb on steroids, it combines the wonderful tone and flexibility of the DR with the significantly higher power of two 6L6GC output tubes and 4 x 10" speakers. The featured amp was in storage for about 40 years and required a complete overhaul to function as well (or better) than new. Follow each step in the procedure and judge for yourself when you hear the audio demo.
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[@CraigHollabaugh]

No other channel, text book or online course covers tube amp design, construction, repair and renovation more completely than you do. For 5 years, I've gained invaluable knowledge and experience from your videos. I'm a professional electrical engineer who's probably paid $100K for my education, trade shows, conferences and seminars over the years. Quality content comes at a cost. For me, your content is well-worth paying for. I always pick up 1 or 2 tips from each video that easily justifies my monthly Patreon contribution. Thank you Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, Craig, coming from an individual with your credentials and knowledge that is high praise indeed. Thank you so, so much.

[@ianwatkin5452]

Craig H is absolutely right on all points. You are a great teacher and your videos are entertaining as well as educational. I became a patreon today long overdue I must say. I also have learned so much from you that the monetary value can never be covered by my newly created patreon subscription to you - Thank you so much !

[@fullwaverecked]

Hard to state the facts with more eloquence. You know what Craig, You guys keep all of us learners going. You rock!

[@fullwaverecked]

Hello Craig! Love you man!

[@billklement2492]

Craig, I absolutely agree! I went to electronics school in 1983 for a certificate course. It was on the cusp of analogue/digital. The previous year, they tought radio and television repair. The year I went, they started teaching digital circuits. This really worked in my favor. I got a job with Wang Labs working on Mini Computers. From there, I learned LANs and networking. Today, I protect our country from our electronic enemies. It's been a cool ride! What keeps me sane (and I use the term loosely) has been playing guitar. And part of playing guitar is amps. Tube amps are so part of electric guitar. Doug shares his collection, and the collections of others, of amps I've never heard of, but were our history! And what amazing sound! What I wouldn't do to hang out with Doug for a few days to really experience his amps and play with the cats! (Doug, I'm a really good cook as well!) What I really appreciate about You Tube is there are people sharing their knowledge about things that aren't being tought any more. Jim Lindenas repairs tube radios in Canada. While I have AM, FM, and Satellite in the truck, and cable and Internet at home (and 120 gig of music on my phone), I still appreciate tube radios! I grew up with them. I remember pulling the tubes from my TV when I was 8 years old and testing them at Radio Shack. And fixing my and my parents TVs. Admittedly by then (late 60s), all of our radios were transistor. But I've always had a fascination with tubes. I want a tube amp for my stereo. Not because it's better (I have really good chip amps) but because they're really cool. Thanks Doug! Reminding us that technology isn't always better!

[@peterespada6226]

“Prom night at the bondage and discipline center”-the most original description of a fully functioning reverb circuit I’ve ever heard in my life...

[@UncleDoug]

I don't know where these sayings come from, Peter, but thanks :)

[@mechanoid5739]

Yeah! I spat out my coffee at that one! lol!

[@racpa5]

Didn’t expect that comment Uncle Doug. Are you sure that catnip wasn’t meant for you?

[@lynnfrancesanderson1829]

Peter Espada That was hilarious!!

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Classic Doug..😂

[@stephenfries179]

"Sounds like prom night at the bondage & discipline center." This is an instant Uncle Doug classic.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Stephen. You missed a great party ;)

[@v12dot]

I couldn’t make it....had a beak full of Strontium after a trip north :)

[@UncleDoug]

@@v12dot A flimsy excuse, but you're still on the guest list, Stewart.

[@bradleysmith4409]

...and to think I considered the idea that I was the only person who ...er... might... know, what such a place can entail... (so to speak).... As you were lads.... as you were...

[@thelokifiles]

That amp is a priceless treasure - mostly because Uncle Doug now had his skills involved.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks, Loki. Regards to that very furry kitty in your pic.

[@thelokifiles]

@@UncleDoug Thanks! The fellow in my profile picture is Loki - he adopted me. My mom found him in her garage after a bad storm and she thought he was a rat or a dirty tennis ball. I love him. He is my best mate and sidekick. Loves rock n roll, and tolerates my bad singing and guitar playing. The best!

[@shanedingz]

Hands down, Uncle Doug is THEE best amp repairman on KZbin. He KNOWS what he’s doing. No guessing. No pontificating about “what if” or “maybe one time”. He just builds up a surgical diagnostic path, and follows it. No ‘shotgunning’ parts at it, until it works, like another popular KZbin channel... Thank you, Uncle Doug, for all the helpful info, from an aspiring vintage amp tech.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much, MMI. We really appreciate your very kind words :)

[@Slugg-O]

Me, Myself and I I concur so I guess that counts as 4 votes. When you see someone address the problem with science (math, logic, etc) you're in the middle of a teaching moment..

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I am such a junky for the Fender reverb amps of this time period. It is always a treat to see and hear them in their glory. Excellent work as usual, exactly what is needed, properly diagnosed and perfectly executed. My blackface Vibrolux Reverb is still bone stock, still running after almost 53 years of my ownership.. 2nd owner. One of these days I need to go through it in exactly the same manner as illustrated here, to freshen up the 'lytic caps, and check the rest for spec. Bravo Doug, great job well done.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Jennifer. I value and appreciate your knowledgeable input.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Uncle Doug I APPRECIATE that you are teaching so much and so well. True some others of us are well experienced in the analog arts, but it takes a special person to actually illustrate the craft. You are leaving a great legacy that will teach a new generation for decades and decades.

[@Tonetwisters]

These are wonderful amps, if you have room to open them up (around 5-7) and let them run ... and your ears can tolerate that kind of volume!

[@Tonetwisters]

I just got my '64 Super Reverb back from my techie guy. The amp was working but did not have any sparkle to it, and the reverb really vacuumed. A tech or two from years past had installed some junk tone and coupling capacitors. I asked him to install blue SoZos in place of the brown and orange uglies, which he did. He also rebuilt the vibrato circuit (WOW!) and changed out a capacitor and a few other parts in the reverb circuit. I also asked him to install and bias two Tung-Sol 5881 power tubes, replacing a couple of WInged C 6L6GC's. I asked him to install SoZo silver micas for the treble caps. I also installed a big rectifier tube (sorry, cannot remember what that was, but it's a big coke bottle), to limit output a bit and headroom. I have some new vintage style reverb cables on the way! All I can say is, WOW! What an amp! After many decades I can once again say that I love my Super Reverb!

[@UncleDoug]

I hope it serves you well for many years to come, TT.

[@Tonetwisters]

Thanks, Uncle! Got the reverb cables today and played the dickens getting them installed (working on the floor, which is tough when you're 76 years old!), but I got the tank (all cleaned up!) and the cables secured down at the bottom, and the wrong length cables safely secured to the side of the cabinet. WHAT A SOUND! I highly recommend the 5881's and SoZos!@@UncleDoug

[@UncleDoug]

@@Tonetwisters Thanks for the update, TT. Glad it went well.

[@kendavis8046]

I'll add a comment that your client for this one has impeccable cursive handwriting, an art becoming increasingly rare. Though I went through all the "training" back in elementary school in the 1960's, my handwriting has devolved into a level of chicken scratch that I often can't read myself. But I learned typing as a defense, and usually use non-cursive, printed letters when I need to jot a note to my wife (otherwise, she would probably not be able to decipher it.)

[@UncleDoug]

I agree completely, Ken. He could teach handwriting to calligraphers :) and he's a super nice guy to boot :)

[@boctok55]

My training as an Army linguist ruined my abilities to use cursive for English. Whenever I ty to write in cursive, it results in a mix of English and Russian characters, muscle memory being what it is. So I “write” in Russian and “print” in English.

[@thelokifiles]

I just complimented a guy at the hospital for his beautiful handwriting. You just don't see it enough.

[@darthbubba866]

For some people (grey heads) even neatly executed cursive is as good as encryption for written communication. The young'ns just never learned it.

[@Thurston86]

Good looking cursive is always nice! One thing that my grandma used to always say is that “it must be practiced consistently through life instead of learned once then forgotten” same goes for “life lessons” and other things you learn as a kid like not being afraid to be wrong or honesty.

[@ima640]

Sounds fantastic after its 40 year slumber, and your magic touch of re-awaking its wonderful rich tones. Great video, thanks for posting.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, IMA. Thanks !!

[@audiotechlabs4650]

How many more of these amps are still out there? Just when you think they are gone, Bam! here's another one! Truly a work of art. Uncle Leo really did a bang up job building what seems a never dying amp! Of course the person who sent this to you knew where to send it for THE best service and repair........Uncle Doug! Great new video! What, no hot rod? Oh well, I'll take what I can get! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

[@UncleDoug]

Agreed, ATL. Thanks so much. No hotrod......but a whole new channel full of hotrods. Please check it out.

[@jerrylavaseur2515]

I have a ‘66 Super Reverb that hasn’t been plugged in since about ‘90, this was exceptionally interesting to me

[@peterespada6226]

I owned a 1968 Fender Bassman amp bought new that year with money I earned from gigs-upgraded from something else I don’t remember. Kept it through the 70’s and 80’s-at some point I had to store it at my dad’s house. He had no appreciation of what it was and used it from time to time at parties he went to as a PA system (!). Unbeknownst to me, he sold it to somebody. Awhile later, I went to see him to recover the amp and some other property. Needless to say, I was furious. I made him buy me a new Fender amp and a guitar to boot, but it was the 90’s by then (1996, I think) and Fender amps were not the same.

[@Ireland831]

I am sitting here staring at my 1965 Blackface Super Reverb. There a few if no places I can play it at the volume to get the goods. Too loud....but what a sound. I built several Super Reverbs and many Deluxe reverbs. My 6L6 Fender Deluxe 1x12 combo I built is the only amp I need. I have so many others but that Deluxe is outstanding. Great vid. Long live the SuperReverb.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, Ireland.

[@michaelyolch79]

I know absolutely ZERO about electronics and amp repair, but this was fascinating! :)

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Michael. Keep watching and learning.

[@dkovorik409]

It would be great if Ollie and Jack could do a full episode quarantine concert of all their greatest hits....and maybe they could throw in a special tribute to Rusty. Great videos usual, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Great idea, DK......maybe a CD of amp demos :) Thanks !!!

[@UncleDoug]

@@miguelherrera4994 Although I appreciate your concern, Miguel, Jack and Ollie squander so much of our revenue on boutique catnip, that I will probably never be able to retire ;)

[@jmakc3541]

"Prom night at the bondage and discipline center..." hahaha The mind boggles at its own mental imagery. -Tone at 43:25 is so nice Edit: Was that a Cicada killer wasp? I have them in my yard nearly every year, usually only the one, though. I assume they're generational and come back to the same yard they were born in to build nests. Been at least 10 years now. They;ve all been very docile, even when I ran the weed trimmer over what I though was an ant hill only to have her come out of the hole she was digging, hover right in my face for a second and then just fly away. I did apologize profusely as I was headed inside for fresh pants.

[@paulcargo4233]

I concur

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you liked the spontaneous quip, J. It could well have been a cicada-killer. Every summer we are "blessed" with hundreds of cicadas droning away in the trees. It would make sense that a predator would also flourish in such an environment. Loved the "fresh pants" comment :)

[@Bishka100]

"Prom night at the bondage and discipline center..." But, how does Uncle Doug know ??

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

That tone at 43:25 I agree and wonder how much of the signal is due to the pickups/ the string vibrations /the tubes/the speaker cone?It is such a nice combo in the end!

[@msknrbnd]

Joe Walsh of The James Gang used to play a bar in Revenna, OH; played through two blackface Super Reverbs dimed- the tone was glorious!

[@UncleDoug]

I'll bet it was quite an experience for those in the front row, Ms.

[@wegert1]

Thanks, as always UD. You've touched a lot of people, just by being yourself, and I'm lucky to be one of them. We live in challenging and amazing times. -RF

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, RF. It's true, but you can't let the craziness get you down......keep doing what you're good at, and the world will finally catch up :)

[@icedog75]

I think I'll just delay my morning bike ride, refill the coffee cup and enjoy.

[@UncleDoug]

High praise indeed, Ice. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@PeterPug]

Love these vids. I pretend that I actually understand everything and it makes me feel good. :)

[@UncleDoug]

I'm glad you enjoy our videos, Peter. Thanks :)

[@robinosborne266]

Yet another fantastic video Uncle Doug. With the amount of love, care and attention you pay to doing your repairs it is so easy to see why people entrust their valuable amplifiers to you. I know that if I lived in the USA (I live in UK) and I owned a precious amplifier I would have absolutely no doubts whatsoever about giving it to you to work your “magic” upon it. The boys certainly seem to be enjoying their time with that lovely amp. I don’t know if you are anywhere near the bad weather that Texas is suffering from at the present time, but stay safe. Please keep the videos coming.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your very nice comments, Robin. In my area, far west Texas, it's been really (hot but) nice :)

[@billmiller7138]

Thanks in a large part to your videos I completely rebuilt my much abused 68 Super Reverb and it works! Quite well. I've done some minor repairs in the past but this was a huge undertaking for me. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Bill. It's great to hear that the videos are helpful :)

[@oldguy5381]

Congrats on the new channel. Never to old to start something new. On my way to second channel to check it out. Thanks again for your time you share with us.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, OG. I hope you like it :)

[@Projacked1]

Almost choked on my coffee.....prom night XD

[@UncleDoug]

It seemed like a good analogy at the time ;)

[@jjgriffin100]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make the videos, Doug. As a guitarist and someone fascinated by electronics your channel is gold. Your wonderful sense of humour, obvious human decency and soothing voice is an enormous bonus.

[@UncleDoug]

We appreciate your kind words, SM, and wish you the very best.

[@micheltremblay4774]

Great sounding amplifier now that Uncle Doug worked his magic on. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Michel. The pleasure was all ours :)

[@c.p.1589]

Hey Doug, love your work. I've had several Fenders in this orig condition (59 deluxe, '66 Super Reverb, 64 Princeton) and while it's absolutely necessary to do the recapping, I always feel like the guy who clubbed the last Dodo. There's no going back. Have you ever re-sleeved new caps in the old covers or made repro sleeves? I know it's probably silly but I'd love my amps to look original when I peel them open. Best wishes from Australia.

[@UncleDoug]

I understand completely and for years advocated keeping as many original components as possible.....which is fine for my own amps, since I can re-repair them quickly.....but for customer amps, considering the effort and cost of shipping, I just can't justify it.

[@luizdejesus6240]

Those felines have really improved their chops over the years. Must be the catnip, I'll go try some...

[@UncleDoug]

I've been guzzling catnip for just that reason, Luiz, and it only seems to work on cats :(

[@joemcgraw5529]

wow you did a excellent job on this awesome amp ,the audio demo was great ,very excited about your new channel and will check it out after viewing this video ,thanks again for all your valuable knowledge!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Joe. We appreciate your kind words of support.

[@markvincent522]

These are the best videos ever. Thank you, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks, Mark !!

[@woganmusic778]

Few things more I love than valve amps, cats, a man with a deep appreciation for valve amps and admiring electronics.... and coffee! Uncle Doug you’re the best! I love watching your videos and not to mention you’re a great teacher, thank you 🙏

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....we're birds of a feather, WM. You're quite welcome :)

[@jeffcotton526]

Yay! Another Uncle Doug, Jack, Ollie & KC video! Just when I was getting totally bored on a Monday morning, this pops up. Also, again your attention to meticulous detail in the way the electrolytic capacitors are replaced; highlighting your excellent craftsmanship and skills.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much, Jeff :)

[@jeffbeck6501]

Uncle Doug is a class by himself. Such class, such perfection, such a real man in a world of almost no real men. And he has that perfect voice on top of it all. He is like the "Jim Nantz" of electronics dealing with vintage guitar amplifiers. Thank you Uncle Doug for your great videos, and for everything else.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks for all the very nice comments, Jeff. We really appreciate them :)

[@jeffbeck6501]

@@UncleDoug Be honest. It was the comparison to Jim Nance that got you, huh?

[@graftongodofmemes]

Good one unkie Doug... you've taught me everything I know about vintage fender amps. You're a great resource,truly. Thank you.

[@UncleDoug]

My pleasure, GG. Glad the videos are helpful.

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

Wow! You just nailed my favorite amp of all time! My main rig for doing shows for the better part of twenty years was just what you have here, 1966 Super Reverb ( modified and signed by Red Rhodes) and a 1965 Pro Reverb. That tone was gravy of the Gods! My guitars are a 1970 sunburst Les Paul and a 63 Strat. Now my rig in terms of amp's are a Tone King Imperial Mark 1 and a Dr Z Maz 18 jr. The Tone King Imperial sounds incredibly close to my 65 Pro Reverb which was really a pleasant surprise! Thanks so much for the post!

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, J. Thanks for your input.

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

I sure do remember that sound - the guitar player in my High School / College band used a Super Reverb. When you started to play through it, I really went back in time. Thanks for another great explanation or your thought process and repair steps.

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, John. It's strange how powerful certain sounds are at conjuring up long-lost memories.

[@sylvesterlogan8048]

Thanks Uncle Doug. You are making so many people happy. My wife isn't upset if she knows that it's your video I'm watching. The telephone co I was working with in late 70's had me doing Principles of Electronics but I left the co and never finished all the courses. You are now inspiring me to continue now that I'm retired. Let me know how I can help .I have four 6L6 GC was to send to you but one got broken. don't know if you will be still interested.. (They were for the 68 Fender Bassman that was stolen when I sold my house many years ago) Thanks.

[@UncleDoug]

We're glad the videos are helpful and inspirational, Sylvester. We'd love to receive some GC's. Please message me on my FB page: Uncle Doug's Vintage Amps to make arrangements.

[@lamarcooley7348]

Man......tis was fantastic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, capabilities and the sounds of that amazing amplifier.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you liked it, Lamar. It was our pleasure.

[@paulmoreton3083]

As ever a real treat and thanks so much for sharing. My cat is getting withdrawal symptoms for screen time of yours doing the box inspections and sniff tests, but she digs that 60s guitar groove! Keep up the great work and stay well. Paul in the UK

[@UncleDoug]

I'll get Jack & KC to involve themselves more in future productions, Paul. Meanwhile, thanks.....and regards to your kitty.

[@jeffsmith9796]

Love the shirts. Well deserved gift. You are the best thing on u tube. I watch lots of other tube amp videos by the other very good amp techs. None of them even come close to the teaching ability that you have. Putting together a gift packfor you. But it could never be enough. Thank you so much Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks, Jeff. We have the best viewers on all of KZbin.

[@alexkatsaros6180]

Once again Uncle Doug a premium guitar amp video! Love it!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Alex :)

[@KarenTookTheKids364]

I remember finding this channel two months ago in recommendations after watching Mr Carlson and Shango for years and having zero interest or knowledge on vintage amps. When Doug revealed the inside of the chassis I'm sitting there critiquing like 'wow that's some top class work' 🤣. What a fascinating and entertaining two months it's been. Thanks to you Doug and quite possibly the best community on KZbin 👍

[@UncleDoug]

Wow !!! Thanks so much for the very favorable review K2. It's great to hear that the videos are interesting and informative. No doubt about it......our viewing "family" is the nicest and best on all of FB :)

[@matambale]

Not sure if I ever mentioned that your videos are greatly enjoyed here. Wishing you the best, Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thank you kindly, M :) Likewise on the good wishes.

[@jtn191]

I don't think I've commented on many of your videos but thanks for these gems; it's really valuable for someone of your knowledge & experience to present it like this

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, JT. We hope the videos are helpful and informative.

[@hkguitar1984]

This is simply an amazing example, wow. Thank You for this content, we all appreciate what you do.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, HK. Thanks so much !!

[@BourneAccident]

UNCLE DOUG - What a great video. Chock full of tips along with instructions for making the cap discharge tool. Just the ticket for me whereas I own a 1964 Super and I will be attempting to give it a much needed makeover exactly as done in this video. Thanks so much.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, BA. Good luck with your project.

[@1Dcorace]

This may be the nicest sounding "refurb" that you've ever demo'ed. I would be jumping out of my skin in anticipation if I owned this and to listened to you while waiting to get it back into my cabinet.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Tele. From what I gather, the owner is quite pleased :)

[@Splattle101]

These old Super Reverb amps are fantastic toys.

[@UncleDoug]

Yes they are, BS :)

[@johnspina318]

Absolutely love your videos,the time you take to explain everything and that you are so very thorough! Thank you.I actually own a very nice 67 BF Pro Reverb that I've maintained and had for many many years...Great stuff!

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, John. Keep up the good work on your PR :)

[@phillindower8550]

My coworker just inherited his great grandfather's Super reverb amp. I'll get him to watch this. Valuable information Uncle Doug. Thank you!

[@UncleDoug]

Why can't you and I be so lucky, Phil. All I ever inherited was a funeral bill :) Thanks !!!

[@chipsterb4946]

Doug buddy working on that amp is an incredible honor! A few years ago I was engaged to clone a 1964 AB763 that was in very good condition but not as clean as this one. I didn’t have access long enough to fully blueprint the amp but a lot of the carbon comp resistors had drifted significantly. The amp sounded GLORIOUS! It belonged to a college professor who played guitar and harmonica through it, but his father was the one who hired me to make the clone ... his son wanted his amp back. Trying to make a long story short, my build was almost stock for the Vibrato channel. The major exception was bias vary tremolo from a Brown Vibrolux (6G-11) instead of the optical roach. The Normal channel was anything but. It has reverb and tremolo. The tone circuit is Brownface Vibroverb (6G-16) with that weird tap on the Treble pot. I turned the Bright switch into a guitar/harmonica switch with different cathode resistance and frequency cutoff. And I used plate resistor values close to the old amp - they were much higher than 100K. To say that the amp is loud is a gross understatement. 😎 One question: when you are doing a major overhaul like this, do you go through a step-by-step startup procedure first with rectifier tube only, then power tubes, then everything, with a light bulb limiter in line in case something BAD starts to happen? I’m pretty sure I saw a light bulb limiter in the background there ...

[@UncleDoug]

I don't do a step-by-step start up. As in the video, I replace all the faulty components, then install the tubes, plug into a current limiter (always), and turn it on.

[@jordan390a]

I just finished a Stromberg-Carlson p-p 6L6 Model 20/207 amp and couldn't for the life of me get anywhere near plate current balance no matter how many different pairs I tried. Since the amp is cathode biased with a shared resistor and cap, the only other possible cause for the imbalance was the output transformer primary winding which measured at 34.2 ohms and 37.2 ohms respectively, which accounts for the disparate Ip idle values.....It sounds great.....!!! Keep up the great handiwork and the ice-cold humor Uncle Doug...!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks !! Will do, Jordan :)

[@AROSFC]

Many thanks for another jewel of the 60's joined by the usual skillful job and helpful hints and also with your refined humor.....bondage prom... Those desert flowers are awsome! I have to say that Brad the Guitologist has a video where he dismantle the ol'days cheap tube theory showing a price table from the 60's. He recalculated those prices to 2020 and they are pricisely the same. If we have in to account that a lot of less production/demand happens now, it very impressive that the prices have not risen since then...Cheers!

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, AC. That's a good point about the price of tubes. Thanks !!

[@bullthrush]

Sweet amp, perfect for some awesome Surf music! Thank you for taking time to show this jewel.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks !! The pleasure was ours, Andrew :)

[@nemoes]

Totally agree with the 4 "10 speaker set up. the best

[@fullwaverecked]

What is really fun is watching your videos while strumming a strat. And for that, we thank you!

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure is ours, FW.

[@stratrat57]

Thank you (from Dallas) for your shows, U.Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for watching, Frank :)

[@patrickcoughlin3564]

My 64 Super is head in for this treatment soon.thanks for the tour Doug &Rusty

[@UncleDoug]

Our pleasure, Patrick.

[@Darryl603]

Just subscribed and liked every video you posted so far on your new channel. Love the work you did to this one and the sound the amp produces reflects that. Absolutely Awesome! Hopefully it will be played every day and not sit in an attic for another 50 years. Great job and thank you for taking the time to share with us. You give so much for the benefit of so many...

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks for your very nice comments, Darryl. I agree re the amp and have a feeling it will get lots of use now.

[@murphyr31]

Hi Mr. Doug, 30 years ago I was a radio repairer in the army. I’m really happy I ran across your channel tonight, you certainly have earned my subscription and my Molly Joanne who’s featured in my photo sends her best to you and yours.

[@UncleDoug]

Greetings, Richard, and welcome to our channel. Jack sends his regards to Molly :)

[@amunderdog]

Wow! The Demo! What an amplifier, A beautiful time capsule chassis to boot. The owner should be over the moon.

[@UncleDoug]

He's a really nice guy......who deserves to own it, Jake. Thanks so much !!!

[@billybrockman8579]

Fantastic video! I've owned a number of Blackface Super Reverbs over the years, but at 70 years old, they're just too loud and heavy for me now. They are without a doubt one of, if not the best amp Fender ever made. Thanks for all you do!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Billy. I agree about the fabulousness of the SR......one of Fender's best :)

[@alexdeleon7135]

The condition of this 66' is without equal. This particular circuit has always impressed me. My first taste of the power and clarity imparted by the Super Reverb was listening to lots of Albert Collins. This 410 combo was thick, and had a raw aggressiveness when coaxes properly. This Fender is a staple of all players; irrespective of the genre. It is this versatility that raises this amp to the pinnacle of the holy grail pantheon of amplifiers. Those embroidered shirts are massive cool! I would wear them proudly if I were in your shoes. It is an affirmation of your kind, and humble nature, dear Uncle. If more channel hosts were like this, there would be no acrimony in the You Tube world. Thank you for posting this informative, and necessary episode to us all. Stay safe and healthy- and extend this blanket of safety over all who reside in your home.

[@UncleDoug]

What a kind and nicely worded comment, Alex. Thanks so much. You epitomize the type of viewer we seek and appreciate on this channel. Our very best to you and yours.

[@dalegilmore9527]

OMG!! UD Another fabulous Video, Probably greatest Sounding Amp Ive Ever Heard, Thank You So Much!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks, Dale. In person, it was an almost "religious" experience.

[@CC-te5zf]

I had to pause - I laughed so loud at, "bondage and discipline night at the prom..." My wife, "are you ok in there?" Doug - you remind me of my electronics teacher in high school in Marietta, GA in 1981 - Mr. Skinner. He was a great man that, as a general rule, held impeccable composure; but - for those of us that took a real interest in everything he did, once he got to know us and felt he could trust us, the crass humor came out. It must be a thing for electronic wizards like yourself. God bless you Sir - thanks for the wit. You put me in a time machine today with that line. I went on to have an electronic related career in the Air Force working on communications "stuff" for the Minuteman ICBM system. Now I'm just dangerous enough to build an amp from a kit. I've built 3 so far that are fabulous. I may not be able to tell anyone exactly what each components' role is, but the dress and lead would pass Mr. Skinners' scrutiny and the attention to detail and following the build instructions have made it pleasurable and I have some very nice amps!

[@UncleDoug]

It's great to hear that our video brought you some good laughs and recollections, Chad. Best of luck with all your projects.

[@matthewdean5807]

“Prom night at the bondage and discipline center” 🤣 What an impeccable specimen! Wish I had one!! Uncle Doug you are a champion. I love watching your repair videos. Above your amazing skill and work ethic- Your dialogue is a cut above the rest! Thank your for sharing your craft with us, good sir.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, MD :) Thanks !!

[@jdmccorful]

Down to earth, straight forward , no nonsense repair education. Thankyou!

[@UncleDoug]

It's a pleasure, John :)

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I do like your attention to detail i have been learning so much more since I started watching you repair these amps.

[@UncleDoug]

That's good news, Denver. Thanks !!!

[@otteronbass]

I have the EXACT same amp. Never serviced. Its absolutely perfectly original. You may have inspired me to recap and cord it, never considered the polarity to NFB switch, so thanks for that too. Mine also stopped regular working status (in a country band) in the 80s. The collection of tubes that came with it makes me smile.

[@UncleDoug]

You are a lucky guy, Otter. By all means fix up the old gem and put her on display.

[@Kilovolver]

Legendary sound from a museum grade legendary amp. Legendary UD video, one for the ages. Thanks UD!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much, K :)

[@larrydering1598]

A fine example of a great amp and the best place to send it. Uncle Doug is the most though and best at showing and teaching us the right way to refurbished a classic amp.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Larry. We appreciate your kind words :)

[@srtamplification]

That amp sounds dreamy. Nice Work!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, William :)

[@vadenk4433]

Beautiful amp Uncle Doug. My main amp is a 1968 black line Super Reverb AB763. I love it & totally agree on four 10’s being Fender’s best speaker configuration. I also agree they are a pain to lug around. I call it the “Super bear hug” because bear hugging a Super reverb is the only way to move one. If you use the amp handle you end up setting it down every few feet due to hand pain. But the tone is worth it. As there’s nothing better than leaning the Ol’ Super back on it’s tilt back legs, rolling the volume up to about 6, plugging in your Strat and striking up the band.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Vaden. Your description of both sides of owning a SR is right on the money. Perfection doesn't come without some pain ;)

[@edwardkujawa]

Uncle Doug iv always been a Fender man guitars and amps you cant beat them no other amp will ever come close

[@UncleDoug]

I tend to agree with you, Ed :)

[@rciancia]

Well well well well done Uncle Doug !!!! That is a beauty and a classic and you've done it major justice. BRAVO

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Ron :)

[@johntripp5159]

You do really nice circuit building. I first lifted one of those amps in 1966 as a roadie for my shipmates' band. and if my memory serves it has been a good fifty years since I read a schematic but it flooded back in and I could read the darn thing. so now i'm another devoted fan just for the memory lane stuff. I'm going to be restoring a Fender amp and guitar next month so get ready for questions. PS I built my first tube radio in 1954...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, John. Best of luck with your projects.

[@pda49184]

Many have said that along with the 1960's Blackface Twin, the Deluxe Reverb and Super Reverb the was Fender's finest ... Having watched you thoughtful, considerate and expert service of this fine example of the later, I have to concur with the many ... Apologies for not making a comment on your last presentation, but I was restricted in both time and privacy with the wife's 96 year old mother visiting. I did however, manage to get a representative photo of her which has pride of place on the mantelpiece, and will successfully keep the grandchildren away from the fire. Oddly, all the mice disappeared as well during the 'red carpet' visit.. (We don't have any cats !) ..Off to Uncle Doug's Hot Rods now...

[@UncleDoug]

By coincidence, a Blackface Fender Twin Reverb will be featured in the near future, Pete. I loved your tongue-in-cheek description of the MIL visit. I think we've all been through similar "joyous" interludes. Mine came to visit many years ago with her oxygen tank (emphysema) and then proceeded to light up a cigarette in my 2-year-old daughter's bedroom. Let's just say that her visit was short......and memorable.

[@jjiacobucci]

You sure do know your business. Great video. Best sounding amp I’ve ever heard. Thank you !

[@UncleDoug]

I appreciate that, J. Glad you enjoy our videos.

[@nikonmikon8915]

Thank you for all that you do Doug. Your videos are so great!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you like them, NM. You're quite welcome :)

[@bendintegrativecenter2311]

Another fantastic episode of goodness by Uncle Doug! THANK YOU! You tell the best stories and I can't wait for your next video!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks !! Glad you enjoyed the video, BIC :)

[@joecarson8281]

Hey Uncle Doug! I'm glad you posted this today. I'm going to be opening up a 1966 Deluxe Reverb this evening. im glad I'll get some training first.

[@UncleDoug]

Good luck with it, Joe. They are wonderful amps, quite similar to the Super, but with 6V6's......as you well know.

[@hestheMaster]

What a great video Uncle Doug. You are a master at your craft of amplifier repairs! Yeah she's a keeper for sure.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, HM. Indeed :)

[@dave691974]

Hell yeah ! Clicked the new channel link and instantly subscribed . Love the amp channel , gonna love the car channel for sure .

[@UncleDoug]

I hope so, David. Thanks !!

[@jerrylavaseur2515]

I have this same Amp that hasn’t been plugged in since about 1990, so this video was exceptionally interesting to me, thanks

[@UncleDoug]

Glad it was helpful, Jerry. You're welcome.

[@bobbusby5058]

I got very excited when I happened upon this channel and the beautiful Blackface amp, holy smoke what a treasure!

[@UncleDoug]

Welcome to our channel, Bob. We agree :)

[@WillyMcCoy50]

I thought I saw this video ghosted a few days ago. I knew something big was in the works! Whoa ... what a sweet amp! Congrats on the hot rod channel!

[@UncleDoug]

We got sloppy during some uploads KM and tipped our hand prematurely. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Cesiumswimsuit]

This channel has been a great discovery so far and today’s amp especially was a great look at a classic. Wish I had subscribed earlier!

[@UncleDoug]

Better late than never, CsS. Welcome to our channel.

[@ericst-louis110]

I do so enjoy your channel, Doug. Clear concise descriptions in proper English, no constant repetition. My only real problem is that most of the time I've no clue what you are on about in the tech stuff, but thanks to your channel, I am learning. I successfully moded my trusty Hot-Rod DeVille with a Fromel master kit and look forward to more risky business!

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Eric. Learning takes time and patience. It sounds like you're making good progress.

[@ericst-louis110]

@@UncleDoug Doug, thanks for the kind words but I am 70 years old and have neither time nor patience on my side; I just don't know how to live without learning. Thanks for making the journey a bit smoother but honestly I'll probably drop dead quite happily with my tools in one hand and some tech manual in the other. Thanks again. www.AtelierDesignOne.com

[@cass2771]

Like many, I love these vids. Thank you to the people who send your precious amps in for repair/service, and provide the medium for this Wizard of Wiring to unleash his magic mixed with mirth - even those quiet asides, eg 9.46 can only come from one person. I hear them and know I have an wonderful hour or so in front of me. Thank you, UD.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, very nice comments indeed, Cass. Thanks so much :)

[@keithcarter9396]

Brilliant work as usual Uncle Doug, I also enjoyed the Midnight Rambler rendition from Jack and Ollie, it was tone perfect. To buy this amp in Australia you would need to harvest a kidney (or 2) I am drooling here. Thanks again for your work.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Keith. I offered the owner my left kidney......and he turned me down :)

[@Finom1]

Bless you for sharing your wisdom with us!!!

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure is ours, F1 :)

[@wlogue]

Crimson and Clover, over and over! Thanks again Unc!

[@UncleDoug]

Our pleasure, 682.

[@GuitarSmith.]

Same here icedog. I should be down in my shop doing repairs and here I am coffee cup in hand watching Uncle Doug. And what kind of ridged sphincter people give him a thumbs down?

[@UncleDoug]

Get back to work, Martin, and leave those sphincters to me ;)

[@richardleerodgers5303]

Awesome video meticulous workmanship. The Fender Blackface Super Reverb truly a tone monster when paired with 4x10 speakers.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Richard. Agreed :)

[@hoppy0720]

Fender has the greatest schematics of any manufacture of any product and I work on a lot of electrical stuff.

[@UncleDoug]

I agree, Hoppy. Readily available and easy to read.

[@fve1352]

After watching this video I now feel confident to start build this amp from scratch by myself!!! Especially the modern changes necessary from the original schematic. Ialso get a lot out of your Vibrochamp videos for my Vibrochamp build! It is dead quiet and sounds awesome!! There are a few sources for tube amps that are good but you are by far the most understandable and most educating of all! Thank you!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your kind words, FE. We appreciate them :)

[@johnrusting9742]

I loved the intro on your demo. 1-4-5 rock-n-roll on a black face Fender is about as good as it gets...! I was really impressed with the crisp, almost shimmering highs that the amp produces. At times the Super Reverb made your guitar almost sound like a Rickenbacker.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much, John :) So glad you enjoyed it.

[@geoffroubik5273]

I can’t be the only one chirping at my phone to add another resistor to slow down that tremolo even more. And when UD saw that ground switch, ‘yeah, that needs to be a NFB.’ Uncle Doug is becoming a national treasure.

[@UncleDoug]

We definitely think alike, Geoff. Thanks !!

[@hkguitar1984]

Thank You Randy, you're so very generous.

[@UncleDoug]

Amen, HK......he's the best :)

[@50gary]

One of my favorite Fenders of all time, this and a Brown cover Vibrolux. A Super Duper Super, I've always loved the look of the "Super Reverb" model logo, impressive. Great video as always, thanks. Cheers, 50gary

[@UncleDoug]

Agreed, Gary. You're quite welcome :)

[@goodun2974]

Never played through a brown Vibrolux (only a black one, which if I remember correctly had the LDR tremolo), but I repaired a brown Concert some years ago and the tremolo on that thing was to die for! Those amps used several extra preamp tubes compared to the blackface amps with tremolo, which is properly while Leo went to the simpler circuit of the blackface amps ---- but they just don't sound the same!

[@rstuartcpa]

I've bread boarded circuits and made basic distortion pedals, but have always stayed away from the internals of my amps. I watch your videos with fascination and often wonder if I'm learning anything. Well, I am and this video answered a burning question: how does one discharge a capacitor? I'm not going to try it, but my question has been answered. Thanks Uncle Doug! Knowing how things work improves my life and your show is an important part of that process.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Robert. We're glad the videos have enabled you to answer questions and increase your understanding of tube circuits.

[@justinurness]

Always a good day when Uncle Doug uploads a new video.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Justin :)