How to Repair dead Fender Vibro Champ guitar amp Bad transformer plus mystery box opening

Yes, another Vibro Champ with a defective power transformer! Seems to be common place these days. I took a different approach to this video. Concentrating on narrowing down the fault rather than taking the parts cannon to it. Many have told me my videos are getting predictable. I plan to shake things up a bit, get down to some basics, hopefully share the right info that you are desiring. Let me know if I'm on track. Special addition, I received a mystery box from a viewer. Lots of cool goodies inside. Many things I can use in the shop. I appreciate everyone's support. Hopefully, things will ease up around June, so I can bring in more repairs and develop more videos to your liking. Doing my best friends.

[@nikkisimpson1835]

I like this new format with the deep dive into failure modes. If we don't understand failure how can we know its fixed?! Shake it up Terry, but don't lose the old format either. Love your content and generous teachings, you are a gem!

[@paulp2089]

Any cabbage can just swap stuff out and hope it fixes it. Understanding WHY means you can apply knowledge to other related faults and save your time and $$$ and keep happy customers. So Terry I appreciate the time and explanations you provide.

[@csxblackmusic]

Loved being able to see how you came to your own determination that the power transformer was bad. LOVE THE APPROACH!

[@ceickhoff]

Hey Terry, another great video. I really like to see how you investigate component failures on amps. Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@Youtubemademeaddahandle]

Excellent approach to serve both your current and future customers.

[@1truemoose]

Very good. Love seeing how a pro diagnoses a problem.

[@ianbutler1983]

Thanks Terry. I enjoy all of your videos.

[@AndyZ-hz7oh]

Great approach to sharing the detail around how you identify and locate faults. More please!

[@robertw1871]

What’s worse is transformer shorts can be intermittent.... thanks for the video.

[@kendavis8046]

I still want a D-Lab/Uncle Doug collaboration. I know you are separated by miles and miles, but there is this thing called the interwebs that allows people to collaborate online. Thanks, Terry - I always enjoy your amp vids! [EDIT] - Heck, I am older than those amps! I'm hoping I have years to go before parts start failing!

[@donaldfilbert4832]

Love the troubleshooting methodology approach to this video. Please continue !!

[@Fetishom]

We see many so call technicians on the tube. You’re about the only one with a very logical experienced approach. And it is a very good learning for your audience. I especially appreciate your investigation approach, like a private eye on a crime scene. Let’s be frank, many times amps were butchered, murdered…. ;-)

[@MrMrjauregui]

After reading your description I can assure you if you fix fender champs at a rate of three a week I will watch every single video..your videos are the best!

[@zbaby82]

I really enjoy your videos. And I enjoy learning.

[@robertstrickland2121]

Thanks! Xfmrs are the hardest thing to diagnose in tube amps, good tip of using the variac to test them.

[@Finom1]

Great educational video Terry. Great approach to educating your community. Bless you.

[@brandonholguin2872]

Love the new format. Please keep sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@robertgray3210]

Good video, Terry.

[@DaveGVideo]

Excellent approach, thanks for digging into the details of the failure. As you said, it is easy to shotgun things and either not fix the problem or end up wasting time and money on additional components. I share your philosophy and think you’re doing a great job educating folks that are getting interested in this craft.

[@jonpardue]

This is great Terry!