1977 Morley Evo-1 Oil Can Echo-Delay Pedal......Complete Overhaul & Test

[@MorleyProducts]

A special thank you to Uncle Doug for helping us bring this back to life. Thank you Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Morley. Glad to help one of your family members ;)

[@johnprendergast9125]

Hi just wondering about the Morley man logo that came with the unit you sent Uncle Doug my evo 1 logo is completely worn away so I'm looking for one.

[@DavidMorley]

"Morley men do it with their feet" Those old stickers were fantastic.

[@YeeThirty]

WOW, the company them selves!!! Amazing!

[@UncleDoug]

@Bob 11 Thanks for the very interesting, and possibly correct, input, Bob.

[@brucebuckeye]

Can't think of a better way to spend my Saturday morning, but with Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for joining us, Bruce :)

[@tomk1tl39]

Ditto here with my cup of Green Jasmine tea in semi-chilly, snow covered Rhode Island.......I really enjoy UD's videos....very intuitive and knowledgeable.....I learn something every time I view UD's vids !

[@Projacked1]

hear hear!

[@shaunzimmerman661]

Right on best comment of all

[@LightWingStudios]

Fantastic! Used one of these back in the 80's and 90's in a Stereo Amp setup until it finally died on me. Knocked people' socks off! IMO, THE FINEST Delay unit ever developed. You sir, have the patience and work ethic of a Saint.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your kind words and input, LWS.

[@_-_Michael_-_]

That Vox AC30 joke... I’m dead of laugting... OMG, wasn’t expecting that... thank you

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mike :)

[@m1goodwin]

Made me bust out laughing too!

[@mightyV444]

@@UncleDoug - Made *me* crack up also! 😄 I've had no idea you had such massive hands! 😁 And I have the same 'Amplug' 🙂 ( I'm pretty sure you did actually say "Premier Guitar", not "Vintage" 🙂 )

[@rb032682]

LOL! I just now had the same reaction. 🤣

[@julesl6910]

I'm still laughing 3 years later hahahahahahaha

[@TheGuitologist]

1:15:00 RIP Rusty. Great video, Doug. I hope you are well in Texas. I know a lot of people have had a hard time without power.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Brad. Being in far West Texas, we were spared almost all the drama. There were a couple days of snow and cold, but the last 3 days have been clear....and it was actually hot today. I was working outside in a T-shirt (and pants of course ;)

[@brianreinthaler6749]

@@UncleDoug When I was in my late teens and going to community College I worked anodizing small aluminum parts. That was 48 years ago but I still remember how. The part was made the anode and immersed in a cold dilute solution of sulfuric acid that was in a lead lined tank. The lead liner was made the cathode. A specific amount of direct current was applied for a specific amount of time to make a certain thickness of anodized aluminum. There were tables we followed but we would also measure the thickness with a micrometer. The result is a layer of aluminum oxide that's very hard and corrosion resistant.

[@christopherallen5603]

My mom lives in Donna during the winter, but fortunately her neck of the woods has been relatively unscathed. Hope you're doing well down there Uncle Dougie. I miss ole Rusty too :(

[@MyButtsBeenWiped]

I miss Rusty !

[@audiotechlabs4650]

The history of Morley was illuminating! To have the current owners of the brand choose you to restore this effects pedal is a no-brained. There are other shops/individuals who could do the work, but you are who I would trust, especially after discovering the repairs someone else tried. Your brain works in a way that won’t let you do things that are not the most correct way. Your brain also has the ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles. I had my headphones on and the dry/ wet stereo signal was dramatic. I panned from left to right to prove the true stereo separation. When panned to the middle, the effect was a little hard to distinguish, but isolating the wet channel, proved the effect. I can only imagine what it sounds like in a room with two amps, one on each side of you! The computer program for seeing the waveform, solidly puts you in the 21st. century. Who says you can’t teach an old dog a new trick! Your compassion for the cats is fantastic! We have cats that have come to our home on their own and we do similar things to provide a loving, safe place to live a good life. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, ATL. We're glad you enjoyed the video and hope that you and your family stay warm and safe this winter.

[@wayneknazek7362]

I'm 72, been gigging since the mid 60's, and when you started playing, THAT was THE sound! Lots of memories! I don't usually watch many KZbin videos, even being retired. But currently mending after a heart attack (I'm fine!) and while browsing, found this video. What a great hour! Relaxing, and watching, and listening to the masterpiece! Thanks for this!!! Wayne Reed

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your very nice comments, Wayne, and best wishes for a full recovery. Please watch some of our other videos while you're at it.

[@tigertownmusiclab]

Now that this video is out I just wanted to stress to any DIY'ers out there how incredibly FRAGILE the oil coated disc is. I venture to guess that it is some kind of coated copper, it is so soft that it can easily bent with a push of the finger. Once it is bent or scratched basically the unit is toast and will make a thumping or clicking sound. It is impossible to get the disc flat again. I also noticed that one of the rubber wipers had a clipped corner, this was done as a repair is to reduce the surface coverage of the wiper to lessen the residual clicking or thumping echo byproduct from the rotating disc. Thanks for another awesome video Uncle Doug!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your very helpful input, TTM. Our pleasure :)

[@carlosdelrio8309]

I almost cried with the before and after moment. I love delay pedals, restoration videos and cats, so this was pure joy. Your craftsmanship, attention to detail and humour is super inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us your passion figuring out these lovely devices, big hug from Argentina!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow......thanks so much, Carlos. Likewise on the hug :)

[@stratrat57]

Thanks Uncle Doug. I'm a repairman myself.....aircraft since 1976, and now bicycles...and everything in between (coffee pots, vacuum cleaners, guitars, amps) This presentation reminded me of the old days when my job was to repair and overhaul USAF aircraft carbon pile voltage regulators and autopilot gyro units.

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@NINEWALKING]

Once again R.I.P. Rusty. Great feature with KC. Uncle Dug has such a bug heart.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, 9W.

[@mightyV444]

I enjoyed that extra feature also, since I love cats, too 🙂 Good on ya, Uncle Doug! 😀

[@brotherspock8180]

Who ever came up with the design must have escaped from area 51. It's an unbelievable creation...you did a great job restoring it.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Bro.

[@glenncollins4778]

Casey has you to thank for a good life once again. Warms my heart to see caring humans like yourself reviving downtrodden animals. Thanks for sharing UD.

[@UncleDoug]

My pleasure, Glenn. Thanks !!

[@FisherWallofSound]

Love the picture, reminds me of the “Keep on Truckin” Logo from the 70’s. Good Artist.

[@UncleDoug]

Me too. It's an advertising gem.

[@timothygrupp]

Definitely R. Crumb style.

[@johngerson7335]

You put the magic back in that device, as you seem to do with each device you recondition. It sure turned out beautifully, and beautiful sounding as well. What you do is amazing Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thank you very much, John. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@michaelaFlangee]

as is usual a pleasure to watch your video. Nice second half with KC. I was adopted by a stray Ginger Tom last summer. A very noisy fellow who after some weeks graced me with his presence in my Apartment, we have a communal garden. He does love to be outdoors but comes in for food and loving a few times a day,

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mr. G. Regards from my cats to yours :)

[@kimmassey6596]

Another amazing Uncle Doug video. So cool how much guitar lore and history you have been able to preserve for future generations. Thanks so much.

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure was ours, Kim. Thanks :)

[@recstoppauseplay]

Hi Uncle Doug, in the 80's to late 90's I worked as a tech in the photocopier industry and this anodized aluminum disc made me think of the 'heart' of the copier which is a cylinder, usually aluminum with a light sensitive and high voltage electrically sensitive coating. Earlier, that coating was selenium, later cadmium and later still what the manufacturers mysteriously called "organic." In the end, it's still a piece of aluminum with a coating on it. Companies that create these cylinders (colloquially called 'drums'), could probably coat the disc or discs or anodize them. 'Love your work in restoring amps and parts like this one, that you care so much for these great dogs and cats, your sense of humour and I'm in awe of your ability to find parts, tubes & caps for all these projects. Congratulations and thanks.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your knowledgeable input, RS. You may well be correct, but getting the company to recoat a few discs after hours might be a challenge. We're glad you enjoy our videos :)

[@kirabarsmith9353]

Coolest effect pedal ever made IMO, I was excited to see this video in my feed. I'm thankful geniuses like Uncle Doug can keep the magic alive, what a treat to see the process involved in the restoration of such an unusual mechanism, I feel like I grew some brain cells from watching this.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks a million, Kira.......glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

...Hi Uncle Doug... Beautiful and meticulous work ! ..... We used to have a Roadrunner come up to our sliding door and peck on the glass , until we gave him food ( raw hamburger ) . He/ She brought their spouse and babies too. This was in Indian Wells Ca. They stayed around until the end of summer. I loved watching them ...

[@UncleDoug]

I'd be thrilled to receive such a visit, Jamie. Thanks for sharing.

[@gebaldwin1]

Always great videos Unk, but I think this is the best so far. We’ve heard a lot of “canned” music, but this device is the tops! A beautiful relic from the golden age of electro-mechanical music technology!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Gordon......glad you enjoyed it :)

[@GuitarSmith.]

Started watching this but had to get my shop open for Saturday Walk-in service. That's over with so now I can sit down with a cup of joe and watch Uncle Doug. It's -4 degrees outside, good day to stay put. Thanks Doug.

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Yup me too,,,, except I am late getting to the shop and the phone rings keep interrupting me from viewing the video on my YT android app.

[@UncleDoug]

Stay warm, Martin, and quit answering the phone, SS ;)

[@BjarneKingBeeRask]

Highest admiration sent from a loyal viewer in Denmark...impressive work..

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thank you, Bjarne.....glad you enjoyed it.

[@woodhonky3890]

Back in the 80's I found a Fender oil can reverb in a dumpster. It had not rained on it, so I scavenged it and took it home. It looked like a tiny Fender amp, about 10 X 10 X 8. Being in a band at the time, I knew being Fender meant something musical, so I opened it up and could not for the life of me could I figure out what kind of voodoo I was beholding. It didn't do anything but rotate, so it found a home in a long ago perished shed. I kinda wish I had it now, after watching this video I probably could have fixed it. Very nice video, allways glad to watch!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, WH :)

[@justovision]

This reminded me I have a 2020-vintage Morley Volume/Wah I haven't played with in a while. What a contraption. RIP Rusty.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Justin.

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

When I opened my 1999 Morley Bad Horsie pedal awhile back I was surprized to find how few componants are in there compared to the size of the pedal.Certainly nothing like this crazy contraption!

[@loopinnerthe]

The KC story nearly overshadowed your painstaking restoration of this genius pedal. This video is a precious gift and a joy. Thank you Uncle Doug for all that you do.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, IL....glad you liked it :)

[@alexdeleon7135]

Goodness, what a daunting challenge! I remember that pedal from my youth. It was the mechanical aspect coupled with the electronics that takes me back to that memory. I have never owned one of these. In fact, this is the first stereo demonstration I've heard. This episode was quite a departure from an amp repair. The engineering skill required to restore this to operating condition was a dizzying adventure. I am impressed with the approach, and especially the adaptation to effect repair of the oil can's tendency to leak. All was genius in execution. I am grateful for your unselfish sharing of the clever manner you configured this restoral. Thanks again dear uncle. You have made another uneventful weekend into an interesting, thought-provoking subject for us all to ponder and discuss. I must ask for you stay safe and healthy during this re-entrenched virus. I just received my second vaccine on the 11th. I hope you, and yours are safeguarding in this manner as well. Take care. Speak soon...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments, Alex. I'm scheduled for my 2nd shot on the 24th. Likewise to you and yours.

[@Yupppi]

Thank you for the detailed explanation of the workings of the system. For the first 40 minutes I was about to die from curiosity and scratching my head about how it's supposed to work. And I still don't understand how a piece of rubber writes musical signal electrically for it to read. This whole unit is brilliant engineering and full madness. Who comes up with stuff like this? It sounds and looks very cool. Your comments always crack me, nice to see the cats doing ok. I miss Rusty. My dogs are also buried at our summer cabin's front yard, behind the small potato soil and bushes.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Yuppi. Think of how your body picks up a static charge when walking on carpet in rubber-soled shoes. Same idea.

[@Nicko30able]

You are a master sir! I can't believe what you are capable of...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Nick :)

[@danmurphy7713]

Wow Doug , Im a 40 yr seasoned musician and have never seen a morley like this . I have a regular Morley vol pedal . WOW !

[@UncleDoug]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, Dan.

[@rickbaker4571]

One of the mfg named it "Organ Tone". My dad used it on his steel guitar on a few songs (Santo & Johnny comes to mind) back in the day. His unit looked similar but was a flat black unit, but the "footprint" was almost identical. Thanks for bringing us along on this one UD.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Rick. Please see my earlier video on the restoration of a Tel-Ray Organ Tone.

[@douro20]

It's actually the same manufacturer.

[@bobvecchi7981]

That Santo and Johnny song was most likely “Sleepwalk”

[@rickbaker4571]

@@bobvecchi7981 certainly one of them

[@qua7771]

This project seemed like a real trick. They were fortunate to have found the right person for the job. I watched carefully and still don't completely understand what is going on in the can. If I see these back on the market I'll know that you had played a roll. Very interesting project.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, AR. If you have any questions, please see my previous video on the TelRay Organ Tone unit.

[@230rotorcraft]

May Rusty Rest In Peace, sorry to hear your loss

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, 230.

[@larrydering1598]

What a cool piece of history and a wonderful repair from the undisputed king of vintage restoration. I have a couple old early 70s Morley pedals. A Boost power wah, and a Pan pedal. Purchased new in 75 and barely used. They still work as new. Bought when I was trying to copy the guitarist of the times. I had no idea what they used in my limited exposure.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Larry.

[@Slugg-O]

Uncle Doug, you are a good man with a kind heart. No doubt Kaycee would have had an undeserved, miserably short life if she had not found a home with you. She looks healthy and content and possibly a little spoiled now, but it's well deserved and who cares if she has a catnip and tuna habit? I am a firm believer that animals know when they have been rescued and they never forget it. I have a couple of rescues and they are the most loyal and well-behaved dogs I have ever had. I think they know and really appreciate the value of a good home. It's too bad people can't be more like that.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Randy. She is a sweet, lovable little pal now who always joins me on the couch for some head-scratching (hers :) the moment I sit down. Whatever kindness is provided for an animal in distress is always returned ten-fold.

[@user-tw5ed1od5l]

You became grandpa to me for a little while. Thanks for that. God bless.

[@UncleDoug]

It was our pleasure, Енко :)

[@pablovicentico]

Excellent as always, educative as usual. Please film the coyote building ACME traps for the road runner :D

[@dcelctrl]

LOL Funny

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Pablo. Will do ;)

[@guitarsofold100]

Uncle Doug you have explained a mystery that has lived with me for decades.. In 1975 as a young professional guitarist, I was employed to demonstrate the full range of Morley pedals for Australian distributor.. They gave me the full range for two weeks prior to come up with some usable musical demonstrations. It was our first musical trade show .... This pedal was the hit of the show!! It stunned the dealers and guitarist of the day I had two Fender amps on either side of the stage sending the guitar audio delay signal across the stage !! They took orders for Morley units solidly across the weekend of the show!! Thank you greatly.. Keep well to all at kitty heaven!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with Morley pedals, John. I'll bet the two separate amp demo was really impressive.

[@guitarsofold100]

@@UncleDoug Yes Doug it was back in 75' I did get a full time position as the Morley demonstrator with Guild/ Peavey/ and Music Man... thank for videos!

[@jamesflack8624]

Missed you. Glad you're back. Cheers 🍻

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, James :)

[@DemMusel]

Thanks for the great video and explaining the design in detail . Always wondered how one sounded. The design with the rolling blanket shielding the photo resistors is bonkers.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Mike. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@rhoneranger549]

WOW that is amazing! When I saw that goo on the container and the smell of the oil, I was waiting for prom date and stripper panty jokes, and you did not fail to deliver. Just needed one last joke of taking a stripper to the prom!! The stereo microphone configuration was actually beautiful!!! I could hear it clear as day. Such great craftsmanship and care in your work. Also, great to see the kitties again!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much :) Sometimes I'm not even aware of the comments until editing the videos......then I laugh at them too. My wife thinks I'm crazy to be laughing at my own video, but at least SOMEONE is ;)

[@walk-tall-hikes]

All I have to say is anybody that can take keep track of all those parts after that thing comes apart, and put it all back together again is extremely talented!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, W-T :)

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Hahaha I loved my old Morley Wha/Vol and still have an old Morley "man" logo sticker on my guitar case. The nonmechanical opto variable resistor on these were revolutionary. My Morley wHa-vol still functions flawlessly with no noise or bad mojo. No moving potentiometer to get abused. Smart design for sure! "Morley men do it with their feet."

[@UncleDoug]

I agree that the opto-resistor array is definitely unique.....and effective. Thanks, SS.

[@cjay2]

@@UncleDoug Uncle Doug, at 24:30 , to hold onto the threaded part, just thread those two nuts back onto it, and tighten one against the other. Then you can hold onto the tightened nuts instead of harming the threaded shaft.

[@highpath4776]

@@cjay2 One way, better if you are able are soft jaws in a vice , its probably not too stiff once penetrating fluid added,

[@cjay2]

@@highpath4776 As long as you're careful that the soft jaws don't harm the threads. Doug did well to use heat to help separate them, though I would have first gone for tightening the two nuts against each other.

[@stevewinwood3674]

@@cjay2 i was thinking same thing about two nuts, but if you put too much torque then stripping could happen. sometimes too much torque/force can break metal in unintended ways.

[@dr.zarkhov9753]

Thankfully he didn't need to use the Heisinberg Compensator to liberate that stuck shaft! Nice work. I used to own a Morley Wah-Wah pedal back in 1976 but someone decided they needed it more than I did and absconded with it from my car. Thanks for the detailed technical drawings and explanation. A fascinating bit of engineering.

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Dr. Z. I did end up using my trusty propane torch to heat up the frozen shaft and liberate it from the tyranny of its captor.

[@paulvale2985]

"Knock a Vulture off a manure wagon" Uncle Doug understates it yet again ROFL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@UncleDoug]

It was an understatement, Paul.......the stench was vile indeed.

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

@@UncleDoug Deadwood joke. lol

[@mmmsss4544]

Doug, the breadth of your restorative skill set never ceases to amaze. What an ingenious device.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks, M.

[@dougtaylor7724]

One of Dads friends always said “That would make a maggot gag” when he ran across a horrible smell like that old oil.

[@UncleDoug]

It would indeed. Thanks, Doug.

[@AdmiralQuality]

"Knock a buzzard off a gut-truck" was the variation I've heard. Doug's version was close.

[@AdmiralQuality]

Oh and add a distance for extra effect. "from 50 yards away", say.

[@misterjimminyman]

What a blessing that KZbin decided to send me here, completely of its own accord. I couldn't conceive of anything I'd rather watch right now than this.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, S. Welcome aboard :)

[@richardshuman6714]

"I've heard of bad breath Marge, but you could knock a buzzard off a shit wagon" George Carlin. still I laugh out loud................thanks UD

[@UncleDoug]

I altered it a bit to eliminate the naughty word. We're a "family" channel ;)

[@BillDerBerg]

Never knew how the oil worked in oil delays or how the optical circuit worked in Morley pedals before watching this video. Thank You.

[@UncleDoug]

We're glad the video was helpful, John :) You're welcome.

[@Eventual420]

I knew it was going to be be good but not THIS good. It’s a wonder you don’t sell tickets to your show. There’s a reason nobody watches TV anymore.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, SG.

[@bodyhandvideos]

I had PBS on while watching this video, it was Quakerism, historical boring drivel. It took me a whole 10 minutes of that in the background till I muted the television so I could focus all my attention on this gold mine vid of an Uncle Doug restoration.

[@walter4723]

Great Video! I used a Morley Echo/Volume pedal in 1978-1980 then sold it to a pawn shop in Rockville, M.D. Needed cash badly at the time. I could hear the whoosh of the disc in the audio signal quite loud at high amplifier volume. Only went to 330 milliseconds max delay time. Only other choice at the time were an Echoplex or MXR Analog Delay. Still use a Morley Wah/Volume Pedal in my current rig. Thanks Doug, Morley Men Do It With Their Feet!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the nice comments and information, Walter.

[@peterarnt]

The aluminum disk looks like an old hard drive platter. Hmmm.

[@UncleDoug]

There is a resemblance, particularly the iridescent sheen.

[@flochartingham2333]

I was wondering if you could use an HD disk stuck on a capstan of a cassette recorder with the read/write and erase heads moved to make an echo like this.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Great job once again! I recall pulling my hair out, back in the day, working on a Morley fuzz/wah pedal that used the same photo-resistor control..until I realized linearity of the sweep just wasn't possible..closer to an on/off effect than a gradual change..it was like it was designed by the minds of Rube Goldberg and Victor Frankenstein. Electro-mechanical weird genius at it best......It's Alive!!!

[@UncleDoug]

It is indeed, FB ;) Thanks !!

[@LTJR.]

I’ve got to get my priorities straight. I’m making somebody wait to pay me money owed, while I finish watching your cat do his rounds and give A salute of my paw to Rusty.

[@UncleDoug]

It sounds like your priorities are just right to me, Lawrence :)

[@WillyMcCoy50]

WoW! Four winners! K.C., Morley, viewers and the music world! The stereo sounded very full and Glorious. Glad you eschewed the liberally applied tone-putty for a more betters choice! The old Maggie and Kalamazoo sound 👍

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, KM :)

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

I've heard "The morally evil won"... what the heck is wrong with me!?!

[@UncleDoug]

Psychoanalysis is out of my realm......but Jack is pretty good at it ;)

[@leonc1234]

You need to stay away from the news for a few days.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

@@leonc1234 It's been years now, heck, I don't know anything about anything but reality anymore :D

[@jamescashin5637]

I got one on Ebay for $50 back in '05. Had some fantastic potential, but also some obvious problems. After watching this wonderfully detailed video, I know for sure that I would've only made things much worse, if I started to dismantle the pedal. I didn't like the looks of the belt/rubber wheel assembly & sadly decided that it was best that I look no further, and pass it on to the next buyer. Hopefully someone has done it justice like you have here. Restorations can be so much more difficult sometimes, than just making something by scratch. Great job Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, James. Hopefully, the pedal found a good home ;)

[@cassvirgillo3395]

Hello Uncle Doug & Family, A most excellent restoration. Glad your all doing well. The Polar Vortex reached into Mexico, Central Texas had it rough. Our power was out for 7 day's, after 3 day's of freezing rain. Limbs, big one's, and Tree's, some large, took the power lines down. We have a wood stove and plenty of wood, did just fine, heat, coffee and food. Back to the Morley, a rather complex unit, not to mention, video. Another quality and thought out repair, attention to details. My number 1 favorite channel of all YT. Wishing you all the best and every Happiness, Cass.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your input, Cass. Here in far West Texas, we had two days of cold and snow, followed by clearing and warming with no power outages at all. It's been short sleeve weather for the past 5 to 7 days.

[@reddgrapes1]

Cool time capsule and vid uncle Doug!!!! Keep an eye out for ACME catapults and sling shots with that cool roadrunner presence! Thx for the awesome video!!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, RG. The coyote is setting up some traps as we speak ;)

[@petedazer3381]

What amazes me, is that oil can technology being used in the late 70’s into the 80’s. Much more 50’s style, very cool. Great presentation as always sir!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Pete.

[@scottmulrooney3130]

Another amazing video from my all time favorite uncle. I know people keep throwing the expression around but you sir are a national treasure. Keep on keeping on and thanks for all you do to keep us sane through this crazy time.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Scott. We really appreciate it.

[@greenrumour]

That was a very interesting and well thought out restoration project. I'm glad to see you avoided installing the fresh graphic to the unit. It looks great in its current state. I'm new to the channel but Rusty's grave brought a lump to my throat as I have lost some very special little family members in my day and still think of them often. Thanks for posting. Your soothing voice and wonderful sense of humor accompanying the generous knowledge you are sharing will be a value to my video library. Stay safe

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very kind comments, GR. We will. You too, I hope :)

[@rhoneranger549]

It was also great to hear your wife's laughter and joy in the background, and part of me wonders when you are getting a Road Runner as a pet :)

[@UncleDoug]

Despite all the plague-induced isolation, we still have a good time, RR ;) He's very tame. I was talking to a friend in my driveway and the roadrunner strolled right by us. He must patrol our part of the neighborhood.

[@rhoneranger549]

@@UncleDoug Gotta keep the coyotes away.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

​@@UncleDoug I'll never forget the first I've seen, in TX then in CA... Took lots of pictures of road runners and their crazy looking eyes.

[@tone-osaurus]

Great video Uncle Doug! Using photoelectric instead of pots was a big selling point for Morley pedals, no noise. One of the most popular pedals from that era was the wah fuzz, all their pedals had the foot controller, their slogan was " Morley Men do it with their feet"

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the input, TO.

[@Ohm10-8]

Man.. this was truly amazing to see you bring this puppy,, or should I say kitty back to life. Really enjoy your videos!

[@UncleDoug]

So glad you enjoyed it, Ohm :) Thanks !!

[@CHayden07]

Thinking of you and yours in this winter storm, Uncle Doug! Hope you’re all staying safe and warm. I’m sorry to hear about Rusty (I lost both of my own dogs last year to cancer.) It’s comforting to know he lived out his days with such an awesome loving family ❤️✌️

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your very nice comments, Charlie. Being in far West Texas, we have been spared all the misery being suffered by the rest of the state. It was clear and in the 60's today with all utilities fully functional.

[@jimbeaux4988]

Your comedy was particularly on point for this one! They sent this pedal to the right guy. Beautiful job. I've never heard of this pedal before now.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Jim. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@overdriven56]

What an epic overhaul! I once had a Morley Volume/Boost pedal and it was using the same principle for the ON-OFF transition but with only one photocell and a cardboard cache around it.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, OD.

[@timothystrepek1678]

Back in the day we used to call this the bus driver's gas pedal . good job Uncle Doug hope all is well and keep up the good works sir

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Tim. You, too.

[@samdefrancomusic]

What a cool unit, I had no idea such a thing existed! I bought a Morley Volume and a Morley ECV (not the oil can version) back in '79 and both are still going strong. Very well made equipment. Thanks for the video UD!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sam.

[@irusman62]

the first tune with the headphones on really sounded really spatial and the effect seemed to attenuate the lower frequencies and made it sounded like a bass accompaniment. An amazing restoration Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, IM.

[@patrickfrommemphis4400]

A real gem restoration video. Great way to spend an hour while snowed in.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Patrick :)

[@michaelmoore7975]

@13:00 Whenever I rebuilt carburetors, occasionally a missed O-ring would get washed with the carb in my oscillating basket carb cleaner. One time an O-ring the size of my thumb came out looking like a tractor inner tube you could go down the river in.

[@UncleDoug]

Cleaners like that can really swell the rubber, Mike.

[@TimHollingworth]

In all my years fixing electronic stuff, I've never seen anything like this. You had me puzzled when you said "oil can." (Whats he talking about?) And sure enough there is oil in a can. Then you said record , replay and erase to create delay. Using bits of black bent rubber? Never! I've only ever known magnetic echo. Then you say electro static!!! Mind is blown... Sure enough you got it working, hats off to Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Tim. It sounds like you enjoyed the video :)

[@TimHollingworth]

@@UncleDoug Yes I am! Just working through your back catalogue to learn about thermionic valve amplifiers. I'm about to attempt to update a 1961 Fidelity HF19 record player that I found in a skip. I also have a 1953 (the year I was born,) "Recordon" that I had as a 12 year old boy. It's a dictaphone that records onto a magnetic paper disk. I recorded my grandfather with it, reciting a "Yorkshire Ditty" poem. That needs attention, but I'm building up to it by watching your amazing content. Thank you for sharing. You are a great inspiration. 👍

[@UncleDoug]

@@TimHollingworth It's great to hear that viewers are putting the info in our videos to good, and widely varied, use, Tim. Thanks for your kind words :)

[@joemcgraw5529]

the smell of the oil im thinking smells like a Elevator Machine room pretty sure the oil is askerel which was a replacement of PCB oil.What a ingenious design!!!! they picked the Best man to renovate this amazing pedal you did a Great job ,enjoyed hearing it as well ,.Thankyou for a Great Saturday extravaganza!!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Joe.

[@gregdd57]

You're a good man, Uncle Doug, with a big heart and mad skills!! Thanks for taking us along on another amazing repair journey.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for joining us, Greg.

[@klauspopp8322]

Great Video Uncle Doug, really amazing ! What a great job, to do all this without drawings and orig. replacements. And how good this pedal sounds ! Thanks to Jack and Oli for the stereo audio test and especially to KC for sight-seeing-tour reg. her sweet home. Thank you all.

[@UncleDoug]

You are very welcome, Klaus. Thanks for joining us.

[@wlogue]

Thanks Unc, I was just having a talk with my 2 little furry apprentices as KC was having a stroll! Tubes, willys and kittys!

[@UncleDoug]

We cover all the bases, 682. Thanks for joining us :)

[@randyr.parker2698]

You're a good couple (your wife and yourself) for helping all the little kitties that make their way to your house, we do the same here. We seem to hover around 3 all the time. Seems like when a new one shows up, we lose one of the others from age. Bless both of you! :)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Randy. They repay us tenfold for our kindness.

[@johntaylor7496]

Tone chrome and tone oil are the new thing. Very cool pedal and clean work.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, John :)

[@tomstiel7576]

Your admiration and devotion for the felines touches my heart,I really wasnt much of a cat person,,,,until I began dating my girl friend,,,,I call her the cat lady,,,,her black cat looked eerily like Jack,,,, she ,or shall I say we,just lost him to a brain tumor recently ,was a very sad day and he wasnt even mine,,,,,Cinder was his name and his brother Brode Mike misses him as much as we do,,,,,,great video,better than watching the slime that oozes out of the TV set( Frank Zappa anyone ? )Thanks for stirring up a few sentimental tears Uncle Doug !!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Tom. We definitely share a common interest in our furry pals.

[@billgreen4592]

Wow! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. When I was a teenager, back in the seventies, I purchased a Morley Power Wah Boost. Being an electronics student at the time, I had to open it up and check it out. I discovered the photo-electric circuit and was blown away by the innovative design. That was by far the best volume, boost and wah pedal I have ever had! Everyone told me I should use a Cry-Baby, but I liked this so much more. Sadly, it was lost in one of my numerous moves. Morley was an amazing company and I would love to see them get back in the game! Your restoration was great and it sounds just like the units that I remember from the time.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for all your very nice comments, Bill. We're really glad you enjoyed the video.

[@guitfidle]

Wow, that sounds amazing in stereo!! I always though the oil was the medium for recording, and the aluminum plate was just a carrier mechanism for the oil. And that the oil was nasty smelling because of the added chemicals necessary to store a magnetic charge for the signal. I really enjoyed seeing all of the inner workings of this baby, thanks Uncle Doug! Hi Jack, Ollie, and KC! 😸 (if that box was in my house, Sheldon would be in it in a heartbeat)

[@guitfidle]

I absolutely love how chunky KC has gotten. Clearly she is happy with her home

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, GF. Fresh UC oil has little or no smell, but after 40+ years sealed in a damp, corroded can, it does develop a very unpleasant scent......to say the least.

[@hubbsllc]

@@UncleDoug Maybe the wrong oil had been used previously - vegetable??

[@hubbsllc]

I thought the oil was the actual medium too but apparently no - it's the anodization or oxidation layer on the aluminum disc. I don't know anything about anodization but absolutely naked aluminum forms a very hard oxide that's a good insulator (which is why it must be used only with great care in mains wiring and is no longer allowed to be used in the walls of homes). Whatever that extremely thin layer is, it passes light and that's why it has a slightly iridescent appearance (from reflected wave interference). But that layer is what's actually carrying the signal around from the write head to the read head in the form of a varying electric charge - the oil is just to keep the heads from wearing down the disc's charge-carrying layer. I'd be interested to know just how high voltage a signal is being applied to the write head and what's being fed to the erase head. Also interested to know if there's a DC bias.

[@Clayphish]

Wow this takes me back. My Dad had one of these back in the day. When I got into guitar, I took it out to try And found it broken. I tried to fix it.... but being very young I think I made it worse ha ha. Never did I ever get to take a whirl. I think my Dad gave it away to someone so they could fix it. It’s probably sitting in a landfill as I type this. Thanks Doug for the bringing up the memories!

[@UncleDoug]

It was a pleasure, Clayton. Thanks for joining us.

[@highpath4776]

Its probably this one !!!

[@raycochrane3971]

HE'S BAAAAACK....thankfully. Excellent video, repair & demo. Secrets of the ancients.

[@UncleDoug]

Next, we explore Al Capone's Vault, Ray......so stay tuned ;)

[@reggiewallace260]

Interesting look at some now gone, analog technology. Great restoration. Thanks for the video!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Reggie. Thanks !!!

[@TechTins_Projects]

Interesting that it also gives the frequency of the spinning disc. As you can hear the slight variation in the period of rotation. Great work!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, TT.

[@hydorah]

Wow! you have hit the big time! That is a testament to your awesomeness as a restorer - And a shoutout to Jack!

[@hydorah]

Just a tip on gripping a threaded rod or shaft to stop it rotating, lock a nut against another nut on that shaft. You can then use a spanner on one of the nuts to hold the shaft - Hopefully that makes sense?

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the nice comments and helpful hint, H.

[@davidk8893]

One of my favorite things about your channel other than the excellent content is that you take the time to reply to every single comment. 738 comments as I type this and not one of them is left without a reply. Keep up the good content!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for noticing, David. It's a habit I really need to break, because it takes hours and hours (738 x 30 seconds per comment = 369 minutes = over 6 hours) to respond to every comment, which is time away from doing repair work and video production......but I really enjoy reading what viewers think and just can't resist answering ;)

[@joecafferky8766]

Great video. I'm in the process of working on one that I've had for over 40 years and hasn't worked or had oil for about 35. I was kind of disappointed that you didn't show the oil being added or how it's done. Mine had a hole drilled in the top of the can, a screw put into the hole and the head of the screw soIdered over. I made a new hole and when the oil comes in I'll just plug the hole afterwards. You can get a lot more info if you search for telrayoilcanaddicts or maybe you're already there...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Joe. When the front cover is off the can you simply pour in enough oil to cover the bottom 1/8" to 1/4" of the spinning disc. I could have sworn that this was discussed in the video.

[@joecafferky8766]

@@UncleDoug Maybe I missed it.

[@UncleDoug]

@@joecafferky8766 It's possible. Regardless, good luck with your project.

[@princepugh7683]

Gosh that sounds very reminiscent of 'Who knows where the time goes' by Sandy Denny! Very nicely brought back to life, Uncle D!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, P2 :)

[@rohankhemraj]

That video was great Doug. I enjoyed seeing how nicely the pedal cleaned up. The demonstration portion was well played. Thanks!

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@justinmorrison668]

Thank you so much for making this video! I acquired this pedal five or so years ago, but I didn't have the technical confidence to do a complete restore at the time. I now have mine (almost) fully disassembled thanks to your guidance! Here's hoping I can get that last seized bushing loose. Thanks for the great help and information. :)

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Justin. Best of luck with your project.

[@melnickstudios]

I use this exact pedal, Les Paul --> Overdrive --> Oil Can --> Vibro Champ and it sounds amazing, it's like having a very expressive reverb tone and if you push hard it will go into echo saturation. Mine also came with the grey silicone sealant around the hole through the can lid, maybe coincidence, maybe factory? It also has a silicone bead on every internal edge/seal. I removed the silicone and hope it doesn't tip over. I got the oil from a guy on ebay. Thanks UD. My unit is pristine condition but I wanted to change the oil, and plan to do oil changes every once in a while. Also my can is shiny on the outside.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, MS. Best of luck with your Evo-1.

[@dale1956ties]

Well, it seems obvious why the source company chose you to do this rehab, I'm guessing you know more about these units than anyone. You've certainly restored a few new. Better than new I'd say. The demo was incredible as well. Yes, the stereo effect came through very nicely with that final setup. Very well done sir. Thanks for sharing it. Oh my goodness, I just noticed those two schmengies with the thumbs down votes were here, groan.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, DE. Yes, a couple schlemiels cast dissenting votes.....as usual.

[@johneasley2377]

I still have a Morley power wah I bought around 77 . Cool video.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Byron_Blue]

Fabulous work Uncle Doug! It does deserve to be showcased in a museum. Thank you!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Byron :)

[@spazimdam]

Nice video Uncle Doug. A vintage Morley EVO1, that's too much man. Sounds cool it does. It's nice to see your DAW waveform display; we can see as well as hear, that you have a lot of dynamic range in your playing, instead of being all compressed. I like how Morley used photoresistors in the volume circuit- no pot noise ever! I like the effect of electromechanical delay units; makes a for a pleasant and musical sound. Cheers! Well towards the end of the video we see KC looking fat and sassy exploring the yard. What a lucky cat. Is good to see.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, Monte. Stay healthy :)

[@abelincoln95]

Unc!! Great job on the EVO-1! You don't see these very often. Thank you for the ride-along! I finally got around to building myself a "current limiter". I even included a small pilot light to indicate/verify when the circuit is live. It's all mounted on a hinged lid box & the 250 watt bulb can be stored inside it. Wish I could share pictures. Thank you for your inspiration and direction!!!

[@UncleDoug]

It was our pleasure, Abe. Thanks for joining us and best of luck with your new CL.