'65 Fender Princeton Reverb | Part 2 : A Modern Fix for a Vintage Amp

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[@howardskinner4916]

Hi Lyle, in a previous video you pointed out the use of audio taper volume pots in old Fender amps. This was repeated in Mojotone's kits. I replaced the audio taper volume pots in the 5E3 kit with linear taper pots and I like the way the amp responds to volume settings. With audio taper pots, the amp came on at three on the volume knobs; with the linear taper pots, it comes on at 1/2 or less. I've ordered a set of pots for the 6G3 kit. It has become my main gigging amp. Thanks for sharing your expertise in these videos - it makes a difference!

[@michaelmenkevich5712]

Hello Lyle, What I like about you is your commitment to tone and quality. Your uncompromized attitude is a beacon in the darkness of modern madness. You can make the silk purse from the sow's ear The attention to detail is remarkable, thank you for sharing. And the forward thinking, using the radial caps is where it is at. Looking forward to how you will use the mosfets in your new designs. More power to you, keep us informed. You are state of the art.

[@jefferymoreno6617]

My SF Princeton Reverb has a reverb/tremolo issue lately. Played the amp today, then saw this video and that's exactly what the reverb/tremolo is doing. Finding someone who has a comprehensive knowledge of amps saves a lot of speculation about service. Thanks for another excellent video

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I have been watching all of your videos (pertaining to) Fender Princeton Reverb Amps. I am so Impressed with your knowledge and meticulous work. Everything you do, improves (not only) the Sound - but overall reliability and longevity of the amplifier. Great-stuff. oNe LovE from NYC

[@fiddlix]

A better than stock because it has been future proofed. A very clean execution. Great work as usual.

[@PittsS2C1]

Sounds great on the video. A quality repair turn around in less than 3 days. Impressive!

[@weschilton]

Nicely done, and very quiet!

[@jeffmaloney8701]

Another fine job, Lyle! Good tip, I concur.

[@jasonmcbride2737]

Great video Lyle! I'm an EE and definitely agree that those nichicon caps are excellent.

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Nice amp, great fix and tech info..So good to see the finish..Ed..uk..😀

[@butchlauer]

Very slick install and outcome.😎

[@mikewilliamson7573]

Love the video...great info...

[@gringopig]

I had my Champ done just like that on the recommendation of the tech. The can cap is still there so it looks stock from the outside.

[@BradsGuitarGarage]

It's like Déjà vu of my recent Vibro Champ video.

[@burnsy55]

Great video, Lyle, thank you. I'd like to use some of those Nichicons in my projects as well, as I like the size, and I'm confident that they'll be reliable. It would be amazing to see part numbers or series prefix of common components you use, as navigating Mouser and Digikey can be daunting because of all the options. This is timely - I have a '65 Vox AC100 that has had the cans replaced 30 years ago, and they have failed as well. I was hesitant to use the CE cans, so I'll instead look for a non-destructive place to mount strips. Maybe there's a business opportunity to fabricate strips that mount over standard cap can diameters for this purpose, but then again, the potential market probably isn't worth the effort!

[@BadToad1963]

I wish I had seen your videos regarding the failure of those CE cans before I re-capped a Princeton Reverb using one. I think the first time I heard you mention it was a day or two after I had done the job. Fortunately it's a "house" amp that rarely gets played and not a customer's.

[@daviddaniels6473]

Jeez that amp sounds good!! Do a bass amp please

[@Starcrunch72]

Nice!

[@ianhames2465]

Hello Sir, I sit at home in Plymouth UK enjoying your diagnosis and preferred prognosis of the Princeton Reverb amps. I have built an aa1164 as a first build and it works! The reverb has some noise and when I disconnect the tank and turn the reverb control up, the volume increases, which sounds good actually, is this normal or have I made a happy accident somewhere along the way? I welcome anybody's thoughts on this. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@brianwendt9818]

So how is everything connected? Any way I could get a wiring diagram on this fix? I wanna do the same to my princeton

[@mr1bienvenu1]

Who makes the best quality electronic amps?

[@oscardelatorre]

nice mids -doesnt sound scooped like some bf and sfs...

[@danielhahn7329]

You sound like Kevin Spacey :D

[@PsionicAudio]

That would have been a compliment five years ago. Ick.

[@oldguy5381]

You work to hard Lyle. But thanks for the content. 👍👍

[@Earlvis]

You think Nichicon is better quality than F&T?

[@PsionicAudio]

Absolutely, at least the series I use are.

[@Earlvis]

@@PsionicAudio Is the extra cost worth it? F&T is an excellent cap in my opinion.

[@schmirleramps5150]

You have probably listened to the back of more amps than anyone on you tube...

[@extramile734]

The Princeton was a toy.

[@gavinw5469]

Really? The princeton sounds great to me. What makes it a toy?

[@chipsterb4946]

@@gavinw5469 it can’t make his ears bleed 😝

[@extramile734]

@@gavinw5469 nothing wrong with it, just reminding people that just like the Mustang it is a child student beginner model. Fortunate for us, right?

[@gavinw5469]

@@extramile734 i guess so. It usually costs more than some higher wattage blackface amps, which is crazy to me, but not everyone needs a twin. I will probably never be able to afford one. It's sad that the vintage market had gotten so expensive. I just want high quality stuff at a somewhat reasonable price like 1500. Even that is a lot of money.

[@retread1083]

@@gavinw5469 The Princeton Reverb (and the Deluxe Reverb) are what I'd consider right-sized amps. There are still some dinosaurs who participate in toxic stage volume wars and these amps won't keep pace. But intelligent musicians insist on comfortable stage volume and a good PA system.