Blah Blah Blah | "Undatable" 6G3 Deluxe Pt 2

[@socallars3748]

I bought a pair of those lead crimping pliers a year or so ago, after seeing Brad use them. An unnecessary luxury that I don't use all that often, but when I do, they make me smile. It's the little things in life that bring joy. It's nice to see a video that devotes so much time to a task that we sometimes might take for granted, prepping & repopulating the doghouse. It shows how (much like in cooking!) paying attention to all of the little details can make the end result so much better. As always, thank you Lyle.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

I don't claim to be a reliable source, but I definitely appreciate the realistic look with mistakes and all. Almost every amp I've built or repaired has presented some unforeseen challenge. It's to be expected. Hitting a home run on the first build was the worst thing that ever happened to me - I expected it on everything that followed, and that's not what happened. Some decades later I can say that my first build (JTM 45) was just pure good luck. It powered right up and has never needed any repairs since. Thanks for keeping it real Sir!

[@socallars3748]

Congrats on the home run on the first try! I struck out and hit into a lot of double-plays before I got anything right. ⚾

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

@@socallars3748 I’ve had no repeats… so, pure luck I suppose.

[@jutukka]

I fully understand that non-original iron argument. I mean you can always totally rebuild an vintage amp using NOS tubes and NOS carbon comp resistors and NOS mustard caps etc. but it is very difficult to replace an original vintage OT transformer with a transformer which is absolutely identical to the original. And a better one does not mean identical. 🤓. A power transformer is a totally different story, but OT is critical, if something in tube amps is critical.

[@jeffcotton2235]

I respect the pride and craftsmanship you put into each and every repair. People such as yourself and Uncle Doug are the epitomes of amp repair! Takes me back to my days in the Sixties when I was doing Heathkit builds of tube shortwave receivers and tube 5-channel CB transceivers using crystals for the channels! Ah... the good ol' days!

[@JagStar]

It's nice to have an over bench camera, then you can get the top of your head in the videos 🤣🤣🤣 I'm addicted to your channel. Thanks for the great content!

[@michaelinglis567]

I know what my wife is getting me for Xmas! Just as soon as I find out where to get those lead crimpers/stand off crimp pliers you used. What a fantasticly useful tool lol! I'm sure I'm thinking I'll need them way more than I actually will but when those times do arise I will be thrilled. Brads Garage you say?

[@kennslp]

Completely agree on your praise of King's X!!

[@poppysworkbench6508]

I have only got to see them once. Kings X was a last minute replacement for Lynyrd Skynyrd when Rossington had a health issue. I was not disappointed, one of the tightest bands I have ever seen.

[@Loujaysway]

I haven't been hitting the "Like" button because I've been watching your videos on the go before I clock in to the deli at work. But today I am sick with the flu and today is the perfect opportunity to go back and "like" all the videos I haven't. Thank you for your time and knowledge it really inspires me to put the same amount of time and craft at the deli, even though it's opposite sides of the work force we still serve the client or customer.

[@PsionicAudio]

I appreciate that. Hope you feel better!

[@alexdeleon7135]

Humility IS very reassuring, Lyle. I was also impressed with your adage "no mistakes leave my shop." It was well conceived, and added more assurance properly. Thanks again for the long-form style. It not only provides an education of electronic operation, but includes ample warnings against shock hazards as well. That being said, The best overall function of this format is that it grants evidence of why bench fees, and hourly rates are at the amounts set. I feel that most potential customers will have an understanding of repair cost(s) after watching these explanatory episodes. I look forward to the epilogue of this troublesome unit.

[@stevevender1154]

Extra bonus points for King’s X recommendation!

[@socallars3748]

The Paul Simon lyric drop earns him another point or two.

[@briansilcox5720]

I like the idea that the buyer returned the “not as described” amp to Chicago dealer. Maybe they will consider being truthful in listings in the future?

[@johnbriggs3916]

The fact that they refused a price reduction indicates that they knew what they were doing.

[@fallenshallrise]

I'm sure the seller said "it doesn't matter" except that claiming to have all original transformers clearly did matter to them enough to mention it when they placed the ad.

[@SHarris64]

Lyle’s videos are a master class in amp tech repair and procedure. I want to be just like him when (if) I grow up!! Thanks for the great videos!! 🙏🏻😊

[@themiscelettobros.]

Great video as usual and you are right about King's X. They are a great band and deserved more recognition. Thanks for your very interesting videos. Greetings from Italy.

[@MarcCarriage121]

Good morning everyone. Great wake up video with ☕☕

[@turkeeg7644]

Saw Kings X open for ACDC in 90 or 91 .... tough gig great band . I hear ya ... it seems like last week and forever ago .

[@josephc3276]

Love watching you work Lyle. Always a pleasure oops and all. Can't remember a day that I didn't have one 😂.

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

I love your meticulous attention to detail Lyle.

[@SanDiegoHarry1]

everytime I watch you, I am reminded I need a better soldering iron!

[@darrylritter4275]

1 - King's X is amazing and sadly underrated. 2 - Everything you do regardless of me or others seeing it done many times, is one of the many reasons I personally love the videos. I enjoy all them but the longer ones are always my preference when they come out but, I can also appreciate the amount of extra work needed for the editing and post production. 3 = Your work is just amazing and top notch. Attention to details and why things are done a certain way. I consider it in my opinion, perfect. Thanks for all of this as always!

[@ryansequeira7938]

that trick with the steel blocks is NEAT! I usually just crimp the leads lengthwise between the jaws of my fine needlenose pliers, and have to crimp every quarter turn or so. Same principle i guess.

[@Renshen1957]

That tool is great!

[@mattjohnson6916]

That PCB axial to radial adapter would be an interesting project. I wish more amp builders would talk about the future of axial vs radial caps. The only ones I have heard really discuss it in depth are you and Brad. I think too many people are stuck up on the stereotype that radial = cheap.

[@yaanno]

My favorite "helping hand" to keep those misbehaving wires and components in place is plain and simple masking tape. I'm not a pro so I need this extra hand for now :) Nice amp!

[@jasonkirkham550]

I remember when "over my head " was a new release.. on the radio. I also use to wonder why they weren't bigger than what they were. Until I learned more about the games played in the music industry.

[@ElCentralScrutinizer]

Your suggestion to check out Kings-X just sent me down a 90 minute rabbit hole ... but I'm back now.

[@TTBird1991]

Looked up King’s X… I am ashamed to say I never heard of them, despite being born and raised near where they are from in Springfield, MO. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@thatampguy]

Love those low mass power resistors

[@jamesmachado8874]

Love your channel and also nice GMT. Are you a watch guy too?

[@colbyjack7074]

Great video...great narration along the way. Thank you Lyle.

[@markmanning3387]

when i find out my favorite amp dude is a King's X fan...😏🤘

[@joemcgraw5529]

Beautiful Amp especially being as old as me im not that purdy and really love seeing these Amps resurrected and also your attention to detail ,its Great to see

[@BradsGuitarGarage]

Rocknroll.

[@tangotommi]

Love watching you work. I always learn something new, regardless if I’ve seen it before.

[@IL2TXGunslinger]

Love those MOD caps - so small. Bit of better tech there. BTW, your mic sounds great.

[@martinreid1740]

Thanks for posting.

[@ragnaravery9578]

Hi, I have a question about the MOD caps. I’ve seen you use them. I’ve used them in builds as well. Are they as good and reliable as F&T or Sprague? Thanks much

[@PsionicAudio]

Better than current Sprague. Better specs than F&T but I won’t know for sure for another decade I guess.

[@ragnaravery9578]

@@PsionicAudio thanks much. They are such a good price I wasn’t sure. I’ve used them in several builds.

[@tonyevans9999]

My blind spot is almost always wiring output jacks in reverse, no longer do amp stuff due to eyesight issues. I think it's for the best

[@dustinthiessen]

Undatable hey? I've heard that one before.... LOL 😂

[@joer5000]

Great video, what Wattage soldering iron do you use?

[@goodun2974]

I mostly encounter deja vu all over again! 😉

[@MichaelSmith-rn1qw]

Too bad about the Tremolux, but I don't blame the buyer. Question about using the 5 Watt resistor as the first dropper. Wouldn't you want the resistor to burn up if there was a problem elsewhere in the circuit?

[@numberfourthree]

Curious why you seem to prefer the solder wick vs a solder sucker?

[@ElCentralScrutinizer]

The mic seemed fine before you adjusted it. I could hear just fine.

[@maxvockner]

Were the fiberboards waxed under the dog house too?

[@michaelragan5799]

I have an early Brown Tolex Vibrolux. That came with a 12" speaker. All original, but have yet to see another. All appear to be 2 10" speakers. Can you elaborate? I am positive my amp is original as built by Fender....enjoy your site very much.

[@PsionicAudio]

Different model. Thanks! www.retrofret.com/product.asp?ProductID=11468&name=Fender-Vibrolux-6G11A-Tube-Amplifier-1962

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Thank you Sir.

[@andrewhodgson8895]

Would you not fit grommets in the chassis holes, just for extra peace of mind? (30:29).

[@PsionicAudio]

No need once the fiberboards are back in place.

[@andrewhodgson8895]

@@PsionicAudio thank you. Another point noted. 👍

[@markN-pm2ws]

It's kinda hard to be working and thinking and talking at the same time. So I thank you for taking the time to treat all of us as if we were in the room. That's why you get the big bucks! Un pequeño broma, The mic started sounding like it's gated/limited? It started a week or so ago. It is different. As you talk or some other thing makes a sound lound enough to trigger the limit it sort of goes on and off I think it might be AC, fan maybe? It isn't a bother for me but you probaly would not like it. NOBD

[@PsionicAudio]

I’m trying to find the right amount of gating, a little heavy handed right now. Was -12dB, this was -20dB. I agree it’s too abrupt. On the shorter videos I can be more nuanced but in these long ones I just do a set n forget thing. And it was a bit much. The center of the room where I work is boxy sounding with tons of early reflections off the bench and all the various surfaces (chassis, scope, meters, etc). And the overhead condenser about a foot over my head level gets everything. As I need to slightly compress things to even out the voice level as I move around, it can be worse, so a bit of mild gating helps. Just not mild enough here. The area behind me where I do the live stream is acoustically better and I can work the dynamic mic set up for that, so I don’t use any gating etc on that.

[@kevinfarrellUK]

I work part time in a small indie music store while polishing green nasty frets on an oldish EB3, it will make the job go faster…

[@victorbeebe8372]

Mahalo Lyle!

[@brettmetivier1969]

I saw Kings X open for AC/DC in ‘90 or ‘91. Not sure their potential translated to opening in big arenas

[@GaryBertolo]

Lyle :? Do you a recreation updated version of the schematics graphic on a computer to show everything you may have; refurbished; changed out; or updated with new components? Then print it out for the client, and a copy to file for yourself? Interesting video. One question though is this the video on the Deluxe Amp part II (undated) or video for a Tremolux as you state in the beginning? Always a pleasure Lyle!!! ¡¤¡

[@PsionicAudio]

This is the Deluxe. Just gave a sad trombone update on the Tremolux at the beginning. And no, that would be a ton of extra work.

[@arnethetool9964]

When does the music start?

[@CrowemagModelWorks]

What is that lead crimping tool you used called?

[@PsionicAudio]

Harold. www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/american-hakko-products-inc/PNR-30-D/9597250

[@socallars3748]

@@PsionicAudio The pair I bought also cuts the lead as it crimps (Not ideal, but it's what I could find at the time and I mostly work on PC boards.) It's name is Nick. 😁

[@goodun2974]

​@@PsionicAudio, 👏😉! There's a video on KZbin of David Lindley tuning one of his exotic Middle Eastern instruments and somebody asks "What is that thing? and Lindley answers "Mine!", but then goes on to explain all about Ouds.

[@goodun2974]

​@@socallars3748, "Nick" would be the perfect name for badly designed wire strippers!

[@waltimedes]

I feel better about my teen years now because this amp is also undatable.

[@les047]

Hi Lyle, how are these MOD caps holding up for you? Thinking about getting some for a '66 Super Reverb

[@johnbravo7542]

They must be holding up well,since he is using them.

[@PsionicAudio]

No issues at all.

[@les047]

@@PsionicAudio thanks Lyle, appreciate the faceplate straightening video - will help me immensely with my old amps. Trying to hunt down a block of steel as we speak

[@ditchgator1]

😎👍👍

[@tomoshea5683]

Being good at a trade means catching (or recovering from) your mistakes.

[@thehaughtcorner]

I have noticed that although you use an iron that's quite hot, you don't seem to use heat-sinks much. I had always heard and read that heat-sinks were necessary when soldering to protect resistors and other delicate parts. Was that just misinformation?

[@PsionicAudio]

I use them when a lead is really short or it’s a very heat-sensitive component. Not misinformation, but I see people heat sinking unnecessarily a lot.

[@EddieLeeFunn]

Good morning, all!

[@davidlemnah4938]

Hey, I have well over 1,000 eyelets and plenty of resonated fiber board, please let me know. I'd be happy to make you what configuration you need, just ask...

[@charlespeck886]

Why does it appear ungrommeted for the Filiter Cap Leads?

[@PsionicAudio]

There aren’t grommets but the fiber boards in the doghouse act to protect the wires when everything is together.

[@dennisflock3958]

Grunge came along and away went Kings X.

[@stevesuv]

Lyle? Why are you fixing it if the buyer is sending it back to the seller?

[@PsionicAudio]

That was the Tremolux.

[@johnchristophersen8264]

A mistake is only a problem if you refuse to fix it.

[@shane011471]

Why did you stop using F&T, are you just having a hard time getting them?

[@PsionicAudio]

I’ll still use them when that’s the only option for a needed value. But they are 85C caps and the MODs are 105C rated.

[@shane011471]

@@PsionicAudio Learn something new every day as I did not even know that they did not offer 105C rated capacitors.

[@SuperShaunM]

LoL. The first wire you cut in the video was the black wire...

[@PsionicAudio]

Yeah, I should have cut it after the splice and undone it. It usually has more extra length than this. But point taken.

[@SuperShaunM]

@@PsionicAudio that's ok, I probably did the original work. Looks like mine. LoL

[@pauldavis6356]

At least add an ceiling mounted overhead camera, please.

[@PsionicAudio]

I’ve done that in other videos. It has drawbacks too. I’ll be going to a two camera bench setup in the not too distant future.

[@Joshua_Stephens]

I know the Kings X song. Not the Crosby Stills & Nash song.

[@mamulcahy]

“All original” is tricky verbiage when dealing with products that have life limited parts like electrolytics and tubes. I’m sure their lawyer would recommend “mostly original” instead!

[@johnwilliamson467]

It one thing to j hook a mule you are testing . This is how ever not what one need to send out the door . Pride makes one do the best job one can even if no one see's it for many years. I sleep better at night knowing I did the best I could. My guess is Lyle sleeps like a baby most nights.

[@krauz111]

What a clown that seller, it is an actual fraud selling it like that and saying all original

[@johnbriggs3916]

Well, it is if they knew -- and it rather looks as if they did.

[@Lu_Woods]

sponsored by Bob Loblaw and associates ? ; )

[@kaseysimons128]

generic comment

[@rinkydinky-ob9pe]

how good are the new fender 3k reissue deluxe reverb amps? , is the work impeccable ? anwsers on a postcard please :

[@markN-pm2ws]

Hey, You've mentioned that you use CE Distribution/Tubesandmore. I'm five miles from their "will call". I can get alot of the same things from Hoffmans in Pisgah, NC. (I'd had trouble with USPS shipping back 4 years ago. Long sory short, They went o NM then to Phoenix, took a week or 2! I recieved stuff from Hoffman in less time than CE five miles away? And that was USPS cheapo rate. Thank you Mr. DeJoy) Any who... I'm thinking Pisgah is closer to you. No? I figure you get point break with bulk buys from CE.