Is THIS the Finest Guitar Amp FENDER Ever Made?

[@TheGuitologist]

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[@johnspina318]

Brad wow you left out the also awesome Blackfaced Pro Reverb 2x12....65 thru say 68...40 watts and I own a 67.

[@TheGuitologist]

@@johnspina318 My bad. That one too.

[@glenkepic3208]

Nice work, Brad!!

[@lorenzomcnally6629]

I detected a strong Remembrance" to "Little Black Egg," on your Demo of Reverb Vibrato tune. The "NightCrawlers," ?? if I remember my 6th grade dance hit! I still dig that sound and riff. This VibroLux is the best, it's an amazing blend of all the best features of 6L6 magic with Reverb and that filthy authentic 1960's High School Black Strobe Light .....Vibrato ......Teen Age dance world. I remember it like yesterday as a 14 year old in 1969..the girls with long hair parted in the middle and the Furry necked coats with micro mini skirts with the Petouli oil and African Trading beads and the feathers in the head bands ....... Man that Fender VibroLux Amp Rules that World.

[@4034miguel]

I do not know why, but almost evry time I make a commentary recently, on whatever channel I have these "reach me on Tele-gram" replies. It is annoying, I do not why KZbinr cannot do anything about it. As Always, I will report it.

[@johnwelsh2769]

Thanks for servicing my amp and doing this great video on it! Since I got it back I have played it for several hours and it is fantastic. The issue it had is gone and it is running perfectly. You are the man!

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks for letting me work on it, John. It was my pleasure. You should take my advice on that RCA 12AX7 tremolo oscillator tube and pull it out of the amp and replace with a cheap modern tube. Keep the old one in a box in back of the amp to use down the road as a V1 or V2 replacement. I would have done that for you, but it didn't occur to me until I was editing the video. ;)

[@johnwelsh2769]

@@TheGuitologist Will do! I have several newer 12AX7's, so that is an easy task.

[@tommyburnhamsmusic]

What was the issue? my Vibrolux has a few probelms it had a new transformer a couple of years ago and new valves but everytime i turn it on it just buzzes and makes a horrendous noise. reckon it could be caps ??

[@Wildman9]

What a great example of a vintage amp. Thanks Brad for bringing great amps to us. Most people today are into newer models . But us old geezers are into the older amps. 👍🎸🎸🎸

[@Tyrannosaurine]

I don’t think most people are into the modern thing at all. I personally don’t really know anyone that doesn’t crave a vintage Fender or Marshall amplifier. What you want and what you can afford are different, unfortunately. Heck, most “modern” amps these days have modeling with settings for various tweeds and plexi’s and everything else. Everyone wants that tone except metalheads, who do still cherish the 70s and 80s Marshalls especially the JCM800s. Them or early Boogies. Kids and Metalheads want the most gain they can get. It’s true.

[@jimhazel1544]

@@Tyrannosaurine Well said, I prefer vintage whenever possible but my older amps are a bit Watty (my new word for too loud).

[@billyparham630]

People buy what they can afford. If you have an artistic bone in you, you don't wait two years so you can afford an amp, you grab what you can grab and do the best you can.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

I appreciate both old (favorite old amp is JCM800) and new (favorite new amp is blackstar st James 6L6 combo).

[@bobbystereo936]

Why is it the older we get, the cleaner we play?

[@vibrolax]

In 2000, I was given a 67 Vibrolux Reverb with a blown OT, 16 ohm Utah speakers, and leaky caps, missing back panels, etc. I was just learning to repair/restore tube amps, so this was my first full restoration. It became my gigging amp, and has needed no further repairs in the past 20+ years.

[@NoCantsAllowed]

Really digging the new mini-song set idea. Can tell you put a lot of work into all the separate demos. They came out great!

[@TheGuitologist]

Glad you like it!

[@TheDavisSchool]

Bought my black faced vibrolux in 1980. Used of course for $100. It’s been thru hell with me but I always maintained and serviced it properly and it’s still played daily. My #1 studio amp. never disappoints. Best amp investment I’ve ever made.

[@TheGuitologist]

Nice investment!

[@mpwiedemann]

I had the pleasure of recording a record with one of these and it was magic. My best Fender amp experience.

[@jtbracknell]

Outstanding job Brad. Seeing the service work on amp was great and the tunes at the end were icing on the cake man. Great job brother man.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Yes, Brad IS really getting there as a tech..

[@rayhogan785]

Haven't seen one of your amp servicing videos in quite a while. Glad to see you using a scope, signal generator, dummy load, and your digital multimeters to analyze the circuit. Looking like a professional tech! Also nice to see you give the amp a practical test also. GOOD VID Brad!

[@TheGuitologist]

I do think the videos are more entertaining without a scope, but it seems to go quicker with one. I just want the average Joe to know he can get good results troubleshooting without one. But I have hundreds of videos showing that.

[@gearmeister]

After watching how thorough Bradley is with amps, I'd say I would definitely send him any amp with zero regrets

[@scamp2268]

These are the videos we love to watch Brad your the best 👌

[@Geopholus]

@@TheGuitologist yes for sure. i learned servicing with a 'scope. My 1st job at a hi-fi shop in 1967 sold McKintosh Amps (spelling?) and they used to have a Mac Clinic once a year. It was a big event. "scopes , sweep oscillators, and a graph generator came out., as well as a distortion analyzer. They would verify the specs of any amp brought in, by customers and then compare it to one of their amps. The ears always confirmed what the instruments said. The mac's always won hands down in terms of power and low distortion,... (no guitar amps,...per se) A 'scope makes it so much easier to diagnose the specific problems. especially ultrasonic osc,... which in tube amps is hard to diagnose conclusively by ear if it just gradually comes in as You play louder. 100 Mhz 'scope makes it easy to see.

[@johnhartley3022]

Played one a guy brought to a jam and it was ok. Then I reached back, noticed it was running really quiet, so I turned it up to about 6, rolled the guitar back a tad….and was smitten. Clarity, dynamics, sweet highs with real bottom end and all delivered at a gig gable volume. The best

[@FuriousMess]

Dude! your drumming has really come along. Nice demo guitar playing too, really tasty. The amp repair was superb on a GREAT amp. A friend that's passed used to play that same amp and it brought back some memorable moments. Lucky guy that owns that there amp.

[@barriem5318]

Those are the greatest amp ever made, especially considering their power output and portability. I had a 1966 Vibrolux Reverb for 29 yrs and sold it last year for a large bag of money. I restored mine myself and it had the most glorious clean tones, beautiful chime-like breakup into full grown growl. It sounded like a plexi when dimed. When I was troubleshooting some issues years ago I installed a Classic Tone Vibrolux reissue OT and put the original aside. Turns out the original OT was fine but I liked the new one because it gave the amp more clean headroom before breakup. I highly recommend it.

[@TheGuitologist]

You know.

[@anthonyrichard461]

Forgot to mention the Pro Reverb with 2/12's and 2 6l6 output tubes. I have a 67 Vibrolux, 67 Super Reverb and a 66 Pro Reverb and its hard to say which one is my favorite. All sound great and sound great for different venues/sizes

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Before I got my own Vibrolux Reverb, I played a long-term loaned 1965 ProReverb... I would say its my 2nd favorite amp of all time, with my Vibro being my most favored. It was luck and good fortune that brought me to it in 1968, now 55 years ago, and I have never stopped enjoying it. You have an amazing collection there... I can think of non others I would want myself.

[@anthonyrichard461]

@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 Thanks, I am very blessed to have these amps as well as many Tweed Fenders from the 50's. Each has its place. Good Day

[@allancrow134]

One of the finest. Those vintage Fenders are in a class by themselves, especially for the clean tone. :)

[@j.jester7821]

I love the sound of 2 10" speakers. I dont know why they are not more popular. I had to build my own 210 cabinet because noone makes them. I loaded it with Jensens (which sound better than celestions that cost 3 times as much) it is an open back and sound great with just about any amp head.

[@jakemitchell1671]

I own a '72 VR that I had "blackfaced" several years ago. I put Jensen speakers in, and it sounds fantastic. It's about the perfect combination of size, power, and tone for a full band setting. I have a Pro Reverb, too, which basically the same amp in a slightly larger cabinet to accommodate the 12" speakers. But at the end of the day, NOTHING beats my '68 Princeton Reverb for pure tone. Not powerful enough for band gigs, but for recording and small venues I've never heard anything better. GREAT video!

[@hessex1899]

There are two channels that make my day better. You and Administrative Results. Thank you for posting. :)

[@planefixerguy5188]

Mr. Brad. Its been a minute since I've been able to sit down for a full service video. This one struck me as maybe the best one I've seen. Was very well presented as far as editing and production etc. Whatever changes you've made in recent memory large and small, the recipe is working. I appreciated the run time, it was a very palatable bit of my day. The demo at the end was very polished and a leg up on the one's using the camera mic. Really showed off the amp well. I know the peanut gallery doesn't have a problem saying things when they think you did something wrong so I wanted so speak up when I thought you did something right.

[@ozratman]

The playtest is Badass Brad and the greescreen overlays really add to your videos. Keep them coming.

[@jimdep6542]

Great job reviewing this incredible amp. What a joy it would be to plug into that !

[@heymrguitarman7637]

I rarely understand these amp videos but I do enjoy them.

[@abebrock5559]

Love the troubleshoot, fix, demonstrate format. More of this please !!!!

[@tsyde2008]

I didn't look too far back in the comments but it may be not listed as a Vibrolux, because there is a schematic for a baseman AA864 from Fender. The baseman also had 2 speakers the vibral X could be an export model as well. I may be wrong but I don't think Fender doubled up on numbers.

[@Mauitaoist]

As the owner of a vintage 64 Princeton reverb I enjoy your programming immensely thank you sir

[@Islander2112]

Excellent content, and I wish I owned that amp! Your drumming is improving and getting tight! I appreciate the work it takes for you to present all of this, thanks for sharing!

[@TheGuitologist]

Much appreciated!

[@richfiryn]

A close friend of mine owns a 1960 Tweed Vibrolux nicknamed The Whooly Mammoth because of how frayed and worn the tweed covering is. It is absolutely the best amp I personally have ever played through using either a Tele or a Strat.

[@TheGuitologist]

Sounds like a beast.

[@spkay31]

Thanks for another great video servicing this awesome Vibrolux Amp! And thanks for not skimping on the demo of the finished product, not everyday we can hear a classic jem like this.

[@normanhenderson9290]

Love your homage to Uncle Doug... very good video... good god your drummer looks familiar (I know, old joke)... thank you for your amp brilliance!

[@benlogan430]

These old amp repair videos are pure gold my friend! I just snagged a 1959 Sano Excelsior model 10 in mint condition for $299. I can’t afford to pay the big dough for a sweet vintage Fender like this.

[@BrandochGarage]

Thanks for your playing at the end. Some great tones.

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks for listening

[@kylegreen8581]

No idea why but for some reason I just really appreciated the ambiance and editing of this video.

[@joelaughlin2815]

I gave mine to my grandson, he loves it! Powerful, but not too heavy. Great all around amp!

[@Guitarzan8]

The part I was looking forward to learn from, was covered by your sweater, cleaning the pots.

[@TheGuitologist]

I've shown that probably 100 times before. I use MaxPro Electronics Lubricant. Spray in the opening and turn the pots a few times to remove grime. There's a link to the stuff in the video description under "STUFF I USE".

[@lazvt8469]

Discovered this channel today....loved everything about this episode!

[@righty-o3585]

The little thumbnail for your video in my KZbin feed, the back of that amp looked like a cassette tape for a second

[@TheGuitologist]

I see it. Can't unsee it now.

[@blackdogbite]

My exact amp. 1965 OJ. Love it. Mine was messed up by previous owners.... original speakers and baffles had disappeared and a new baffle held an enormous 12 EV SRO speaker. So with that, I felt free to improvise with it without incurring the wrath of the vintage police. I cut a new baffle for one 12" and one 19". I have a hemp cone Tone Tubby 12 and a vintage Jensen C10N. The 10 is plugged into the extension cabinet jack so I can pull it and run the amp as a single 12" similar to the DR... although at 8 ohms instead of 4... So the amp runs differently. I hade the channel 1 tone stack modified to be same as 59 Bassman. I had a cathode bias switch installed into the polarity switch location. With a flip of the switch I can run in cathode biased mode.... more touch sensitivity, more compression, browner tone, less volume. A benefit of cathode biasing is that I don't have to worry about tube bias. I can pull and plug any tubes. Normally I run NOS Tung Sol 5881. Other stuff going on too, but this is the beauty of finding a "user" amp. I love it.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Glad I stuck around till the "Test with a guitar"! You may be right about it being "The Fender". I swear I can hear the paper tone frim those olde speakers, wonderful, I don't think the owner needs any FX pedals. Fantastic stuff! Could the chassis be the same configuration as a Pro-Reverb or Super Reverb? GZ34, 2x6L6 and at7s and Ax7's ?

[@timmotel5804]

Most enjoyable to watch and hear you actually reviewing, testing and replacing parts as necessary. No one ever video's this work. Very enjoyable and fun watching you. Thank You. A beautiful collectible amp indeed.

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

Check out Uncle Doug on KZbin JT.

[@timmotel5804]

@@wendyandgeoffpattison2610 Thank You

[@johnhudak3829]

Short answer: Yes. The Deluxe Reverb is supposedly the most recorded amp in history and it's definitely an amazing design.

[@bamabluesman]

Cool amp. Nice variation of tone examples at the end. If I lived closer, I would like to jam some time.

[@christianlacheze3323]

Owned two of those. My favorite ever: so deep and subtle

[@automofo71]

I love this channel. I see, experience and learn about so many incredible amps. I catch my mouth watering all the time. Thanks

[@txtele]

I love your channel I work on amps for a living in the DFW area and there are some incredible amps that come across my bench on a weekly basis but I have to agree with you this is one of fenders masters in a certain respect they certainly sound incredible

[@Patriot-American]

Had a 65 Vibrolux Reverb in the early 70's when in High School. Best amp I ever owned ....

[@ronaldhall6359]

Nothing like an old vibrolux or a deluxe fender amp that has been gone thru by a great amp tech.

[@dwightburns6699]

sweet amp, always a pleasure to see you engaged with a beauty of an amplifier, great video brother Brad!

[@TheGuitologist]

Glad you like it!

[@vincentl.9469]

i can see a Tonemaster clone on the way !!

[@what1864]

great video my fav part is always your demonstration of the amps you repair at the end of the video's this one is next level sounds wonderful ....

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Used to have one of these (I think that's it, anyway) in the guitar shop/music store I worked at years ago (early 90's). We alternated between have a tag on it that said, "Not For Sale" and "$ 1, 000, 000.00" . Once again, great video. Props, Brad!

[@klcbsoft]

I like the spherical/celestial/lofty background music throughout the video. It's like Brad has entered a higher level of existance and consciousness by just being near that nifty Blackface. Very nice video, smooth and relaxing to watch - thanks!

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

Great, informative patter. Thanks for a very educational video Brad.

[@WakeMikey]

Dude the amount of amp knowledge you have is just mind blowing. And great licks too!!! Great sounding guitar and amp combo. Love it.

[@MarkLedfordCustomGuitars]

I traded a Squire Jazz bass, a Squire Bullet Strat, and a partscaster for a 1967 Deluxe Reverb with code QH and original footswitch. All original except the speaker. Huge score. I had almost contacted you to have you look at it, but it's already sold and went to a collector in Nashville.

[@TheGuitologist]

Boy that must have been SOME Partscaster!

[@MarkLedfordCustomGuitars]

@@TheGuitologist no, the guy was a picker. had a family call him to clean out a house they were going to have dozed. He found it and a Gibson Thor ( i got both in the trade). He liked the color of the partscaster and was going to use the others for parts to build jug band instruments lol

[@paulcargo4233]

The Zio and the fender were made for each other...damn close to perfect

[@TheGuitologist]

Agreed. The ability to switch between humbucker and single coils gets the widest range of tones possible between one amp and one guitar. It's the perfect setup for a player like me who doesn't use a lot of pedals.

[@mark5150ty]

That circuit sounds amazing👍

[@JohnA000]

I played Fender Twin's for many years and I think that was one of the best fender ever made. In later years, I switched to Musicman, which I believe Leo Fender was involved in.

[@christianlacheze3323]

Yes, Leo started Music Man after his non-compete clause with CBS ended.

[@71rcode72]

I would agree. Of the dozens of vintage Fender BF/SF combos I've owned over the years mostly from the mid1960s, I kept my 78 vibrolux...the first one I ever bought for $150 in 1989. Amazingly versatile.

[@georgeb7862]

Love this jam session. More.

[@ben156]

I have a clone of a 1963 vibrolux circuit with a 112 Fender style cab. The tremolo circuit was changed with an LED trem circuit to make it reliable vs the bias wiggle blowing tubes originally... Its my favorite sounding clean amp in 20 years of amp collecting.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Brad, you really know your stuff, and you're a really cool dude. So glad I found your channel!

[@PedalTour]

Love your show your one smart dude, I wish I knew more about the guts of these vintage amps. It’s hard to find good tutorials on them

[@glenclifton4563]

Great job as usual!! Always better than the last. Thank you Brad!!

[@peterburi2727]

Being a player since 63, I had probably every collectable amp. I remember these. Had one for a short while before I traded it in for a blonde Bandmaster. If I only knew then what I know now.

[@mohamedtlass3842]

The Blonde Bandmaster is amazing as well, that harmonic tremolo… and the presence control…

[@robstimson4234]

A buddy's got one of these [mebbe not exact same year.] lt sounds terrific! l bought a 22w Fender Super Sonic amp in the past, oh 8 years, and l A/B'd the two amps side by side. Putting the different speaker setup aside [2 10's vs 1 12] they were more similar in basic tonality than different. [Side note: l needed some work done on the Super Sonic. My amp tech repaired it, and decreed "horrible circuitry...get RID of it!" Well, it hasn't messed up again, and l haven't gotten rid of it. because l LIKE it!]

[@ilovecheeseburgers7462]

If the drummer's playing to fast, do you holler to yourself to slow down? Great video, glad to see the amp repairs are still part of the channel.

[@TheGuitologist]

We do have our musical differences, but we’re working through them like professionals.

[@jescocom1]

Did Fender ever make an amp with a mechanical (spring) reverb. I bought a CustomCraft guitar and amp from Dixiemart in 1962, and it had a spring reverb. Every time you bumped the amp, it sounded like thunder reverberating. Still have the guitar (in pieces) but the amp is long gone.

[@celticfury7328]

No denying, there's a reason why those blackface Fenders are legendary...truly liquid cleans with tons of personality and depth, and more than enough grunt to get yer yayas out when cranked!

[@cackpolt]

Shame on the music community for not collectively subscribing to your channel. Any guitar player who’s not subscribed is clearly leaving knowledge on the table!

[@bessiebraveheart]

Hello from England. Love your Brilliant Channel. Obviously subbed. Thank you.

[@TheGuitologist]

Welcome aboard!

[@thecappy]

C10NS. I too have a ‘66 Vibrolux. It really is the best model. Great sounding, perfect amount of power for everything, and quite light.

[@peteraustin370]

All the Fender valve Twins are great..!!!..Bought my Fender The Twin 100w..valve amp new back in 92...many many gigs on and still going strong..occasional service helps...great reverb and extra drive controls ...red knobs....but no vibro ..no tilt back legs....heavy to lug around but worth every moment..!!...I pull out rear castor wheels on gigs for tilt...parking close to a wall etc..!!!!!

[@ro307805]

I'm in Ashland Kentucky and I've got a 1962 Gretsch executive country gentleman amp I need rebuilt. Works and sounds great all original except fir tunes. 2 Jensen Bluebell 12's in great shape in it

[@TheGuitologist]

I'd happily look at that. If you want to hit me up in about a month or two, I should be clear to take in more work by then.

[@jordangunit3078]

Great videos as always. Watching boardwalk empire in the background, or during breaks? It was a great show. I’ve watched a couple times through along with the sopranos. The vibrolux is awesome. I am building my first deluxe reverb kit. Always been good at soldering and electronics projects. I still have a ton of holes in my understanding of how the amp actually works.

[@stepvanjoe3469]

Damn! Two Brads now that’s a trick

[@kenster865]

As it turned out, I had Marsh Amps in Florida build be an exact (or as near-exact a clone as possible) of a 2-10 Vibrolux Reverb some 12-14 or more years ago. I put two different Celestion 10's in it based on suggestions at the time. It's always been one of my fave amps and I gigged it for some time until I retired from doing gigs around 2014. It'll be around until I die!! :)

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

A perfect video. The amp checkout and then the EPIC jam at the end. And although petty and irrelevant, the clean shaven look is much more you. That's the Guitologist I became enamored with and it's nice to see him back! You look 20 years younger.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

At 5:01, "...definitely, probably going to put..." 😂

[@alguitarchristie]

You're a great player Brad! Great Blues chops man! I don't know too much about amps, but I watch your videos as it's fascinating to me!

[@songboy765]

That jamming with yourself was awesome! --Elvis

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks Elvis.

[@songboy765]

@@TheGuitologist -Thanks for responding. Where can I deliver your Cadillac? --E.P.

[@hetfieldprophet]

Got me one of those, original speakers in it too!

[@thesimulations8900]

Awesome. I own a '73 Vibrolux and it is the easiest going amp I own. Loves most guitars and pedals and always sounds great.👍

[@kennethquintini658]

Love the old iron and fender rocks!

[@MrMe4444444]

Every bar I played the wiring was jacked up.

[@michaelszczys8316]

I remember back in late 1970s Wayne Kramer from the MC5 when he was still in Detroit ,a friend was in his band playing Detroit clubs, Wayne had a similar Fender amp he was using and the story was he had borrowed it for awhile and while using it he was jamming extra loud and noticed something burning. It was one of the two speakers had lit on fire and burned the whole one side of the front of the amp. He had to buy it and continued to use it for some time with the one remaining speaker. The most intimidating Fender amp you ever saw.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

That was a superb new format - loved the airy music in the backround at the start during the sped up part. The green screen composite at the end was great too! The amp sounds really interesting, plenty of bite and bags of tone but not the usual Fender sound - maybe the ceramic magnets in the speakers doing that? It sounded rather like but better then the MusicMan amps that had 2x10" Eminence cones. Great video Brad - I love that my home theatre setup is fed from your laptop and pure talent!

[@rjo8500]

Yes, I have a ‘65 Vibrolux with A125’s and it has more of that “usual Fender sound.” However being a long time Marshall head I preferred the sound of this one over mine. To get that level of grind I’d have to run a pedal, usually a Klone, in front. I’m curious to know where he had the volume and tone controls set at?

[@RSolebone]

The speakers are Jensen C10NS. They actually have "P" size magnets, which are slightly smaller and lighter than the standard C10N, but they get an "N" rating due to the use of high temperature voice coils. The Princeton and Princeton Reverb also came equipped with Jensen C10NS.

[@electricboyo]

That pair of vintage Jensen 10” speakers are what makes this amp sound so good.

[@tomjones2348]

Fascinating! I'm 67 and purchased a new Twin in 75'.

[@shade057]

The maintenance part of this video is nice. But the end 1-man sound demo is even better. 💪🏻

[@TheGuitologist]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kristopher6031]

Great video as always, long live the guitologist

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks man.

[@rockitlikeawolf]

I have vibrolux on my bench right now as well! The transformers say 1966, and the stamps inside the chassis end with 67. Looks like a younger brother of the one you have there. Someone changed out those big electrolytic caps before i got here, though. All the blue caps except one blocked all DC, and the one that didn't was letting .2v pass. I wanted to ask you - which schematic did you end up using? I saw an AA864 that was a bassman schematic, and I also read about some of these amps having the balance pot. Thanks for doing this and for all the excellent information, man.

[@williamgeeslin1995]

Most certainly the best amp I ever owned, and I've owned more than I can remember. Purchased my Vibrolux Reverb in my senior year of high school in 1966...kept it for many years until in a weak moment of financial distress, I sold it for next to nothing...

[@TheGuitologist]

Ouch.

[@boogama1]

Livin a humble dream man! Everything sounds great, can't wait to see you hit the different genres based on the different amps you service 👍👍

[@JeremiahL]

Im a pro-reverb man myself... Very similar amp.. Im not sure why it flys so far below the radar, but man what an awesome amp.

[@tombaker9218]

youve really up your drum skills. congrats !

[@TheGuitologist]

Trying to!

[@MikMech]

26:21 Great Drumming 👏👏👏

[@13Hangfire]

I've had my 1967 Blackface for 33 years... I played it all over Hollywood back in the 90's.

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

The amp (and playing) sounds awesome! Hard to really tell thru a laptop speakers though. A buddy of mine has that same amp, so I know how good it sounds. It also takes pedals really good too. Just an awesome amp. Every time I go to his house, he already has it out for me to play. He is a Fender nut, and he has 16 fender amps that are all made in the 50's-60's. All of them are in about the same condition as the one you serviced, and all are pretty rare.

[@TheGuitologist]

Very cool! Sounds like we’d all make fast friends.

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

@@TheGuitologist Probably so. Just hit us up after nap time..

[@jeffchilds4021]

Awesome wall of funky old amps!! I love that kind of gear! You’re awesome brother! 👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼👊🏻

[@allanmakela3011]

Years ago went to a jam,drummer said just bring your strat,he had a selection of amps,plugged into a 64 Princeton,instantly,now I know why,perfect sound,and match,one of a kind that Leo

[@timothyjerry1177]

You’re a fantastic amp guy, that vintage sounds heavenly. Can you give your opinion on the EVH 5150 2-12 with (2) 6L6’s ? Thank you very much and appreciate your videos allot 👍🏼

[@vr6jettar]

Brad, I am very impressed with your skills on the kit. I'm a drummer, and you're progressing at a great pace! Keep it up brudda! Watch out Gadd!!!

[@TheGuitologist]

I appreciate that! Been practicing a lot the last year or so. I think it shows.

[@vr6jettar]

@The Guitologist It definitely does bud. Keep on it. They say it takes 20 years to become an overnight success. I think you'll best that estimate by ½ 👍🏻