Restoration of a Wurlitzer 1015 Jukebox Sound System

[@MotorRoseMusic]

UNCLE DOUG!!! YOU'RE BACK! I'll speak for everyone and say, we missed you!

[@jeanlawson9133]

Exactly....

[@thomasburnett4712]

Here, hear! (Sic) Welcome back Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, MRM. We're already working on our next video.

[@SharkoonBln]

You took the words right out of my mouth

[@lynnagan7347]

Yes, Yes, Yes…

[@rangercv4263]

Uncle Doug, your depth of knowledge always amazes me. I really don’t know of any other person on or off KZbin who can modify a 1946 jukebox to work with modern records, build hot rods, and repair/modify vintage amps. You are truly outstanding, sir. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. It is very much appreciated.

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, R. Thanks for the very nice comments :)

[@bajaskier]

Welcome back!!! We all missed your warm personality and easy-to-follow teaching tecniques!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for the nice welcome, Baja.

[@UncleDoug]

NOTE: Several viewers voiced concerns regarding the apparent absence of RIAA Equalization (a rather complex but interesting, topic.....look it up on YT if you're interested). It's been my experience that the significant increase in input impedance and use of a 1 meg VC pot results in good bass response......plus, don't forget the 18" speaker, which does some "equalization" on its own. In the rare case that less treble is desired, I have occasionally added a trim pot in the VC Box allowing varying amounts of high frequency to leak to ground through a low-value capacitor (value selected by trial and error). Regardless, the warm "jukebox tone" is quite evident.....and can be heard in one of my earlier videos featuring the W-1015: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqXFf2pjq92ImMk

[@DaveCurran]

Great stuff, a jukebox amp makes a nice change and an interesting comparison.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Dave. That's exactly what we were hoping for.

[@strangersound]

This was a treat. Any subject you cover is worth the time. Thanks for being one of the best teachers. ❤

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your very kind words, SS.

[@thomas.merchel]

As always, a pleasure to watch, so soothing and everyone is glad you are fine.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Thomas :)

[@lanehaverly4332]

you are the gold standard of Tube Amps

[@UncleDoug]

Wow!! Thanks, Lane :)

[@W1RMD]

Thanks for doing what you do on here. I always learn a lot from watching these videos. You have a real work of art in that 1947 Wurlitzer! I appreciate you showing it in your video. Take care!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, W1 :)

[@avi8tor13]

Love Ollie’s and Jack’s guitar playing! So good to see another fantastic and informative video, Uncle Doug! You’re the best!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Avi :)

[@alexdeleon7135]

This was a much needed episode, Uncle. I have been concerned about your status health-wise. I'm elated to see and hear you in great form. I look forward to the next episode, and hopefully many in succession. Please stay safe and vigilant.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your concern. We have another video almost finished and ready for release.

[@TheGuitologist]

An Uncle Doug sighting! Good to see you, old friend.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Brad. At my age, it's good to be seen (upright) :)

[@josephsichting8162]

A few things I love hearing 1) guitars with P90 pickups, 2) guitars through 15" speakers. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Joe. I guess we're two for two :)

[@bellasvistas3463]

Wonderful!!! A real blast from past. There was a Jukebox like that in The Lions Den the Tuck Shop in my High School in the 60s. Thanks for the memories. Mike

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Bella.

[@RJ-bn5uw]

Jack and Ollie were overheard at the catnip cantina wondering whose couch they need to stop scratching to get some face time in these videos . If they go union , you'd be the lesser of 60/40 for anymore of their help . Just say'n . :o) Thanks UD , for the sock hop memory .

[@UncleDoug]

They have been on tour for the past few months.....just returned in time to play on this video :)

[@fenderpicker57]

Great video. Two of my favorite things I love about North Tonawanda, New York. Wurlitzer juke boxes and big block Chevrolet engines were manufactured there!

[@UncleDoug]

A fine duo indeed :) Thanks for the info, FP.

[@andrewwilliams5042]

Functional art those old j-box's from that era, interesting subject. Still repairable after 75ish years.

[@UncleDoug]

Made to last, Andrew. Thanks !!

[@bctoner]

Great to have you back

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, BC :)

[@mrgrinch14]

While I do have records and a record player, I didn't grow up with Jukeboxes. It's really cool to see not only something new on the channel but something completely new to me as well.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to hear it, Mr.G. We'll try some more new topics in the future.

[@elluisito000]

Hi! This video reminds me of a visit I made to the Shure company near Chicago to attend a lecture on the history of record player cartridges. Fun memories 😊

[@UncleDoug]

Glad it brought back fond memories, Luis :)

[@slyfoxx2973]

When I saw Wurlitzer I was thinking organs. I forgot they did jukeboxes too. And it's red! I loved the jukebox in the arcade in the 70's. I'm sure you'll have it up and running and ready to rock.

[@UncleDoug]

The sound system is going into a friend's jukebox, Sly, and he is doing the restoration. He does good work :)

[@monmixer]

Those old jukeboxes sure did sound good. My parents had one of those console record players and it rocked. It's the tubes

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, indeed. Thanks, MM :)

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I cut my teeth on valve hifi then turned to the way more complex circuits in guitar amps. You made that transition much much easier. And you're right, a lot of guitar amp techs miss out by not making their own valve hifi, the quality is sublime compared to transistors and Class-A or Class-AB to boot!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, Prince :)

[@0richbike]

Outstanding as always. As much as I enjoy you guitar amp restorations it's fascinating to see other period contraptions. Cheers rich

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Rich. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

I missed your jukebox videos. This video just ties many of your loves together and that is why I come here. You weren't even remotely testing my love of this stuff.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to hear it, PMD. Thanks !!!

[@morik3188]

So glad to see Uncle Doug has posted again. This makes my entire day!

[@UncleDoug]

We're happy to hear it, M :)

[@matthewpage8108]

It’s a fantastic diversion of your talent Uncle Doug. The original jukebox videos and the conversions are some of my favorites and they seemed to bring some “likes”. The guitar amp vids are top notch too, also some of my faves. Please take care Uncle Doug and stay awesome!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Matt. Will do :)

[@87mini]

I did an image search for the original pickup for that beast, and it is truly mammoth! When I had a job at an electronics wholesaler in the early 70's, we had an old juke box renter who would buy cases of Astatic #51-3 cartridges and needles to boot for all his conversions. I don't think he had anything this old, though! Lovely fidelity from that setup! I recently worked on the opposite end of the spectrum - a Duo-sonic record player about 1955 vintage - a monster Astatic Crystal cartridge with about 1.5 V of output (yes, volt!) feeding directly to the grid of the 25L6. It's the most simple piece of audio gear I've ever worked on! Didn't sound nearly as sweet as your Wurlitzer! Looking forward to the next one, Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing this with us, 87. The original horseshoe-magnet cartridge for both pre and post-war Wurlitzer jukeboxes was indeed a formidable chunk of metal, completely filling the entire circular tone arm head and weighing several ounces.

[@rexoliver7780]

So many,many years ago worked on a Wurlitzer jukebox that used a similar electrodynamic speaker. It used a separate 5U4 tube supply to power the speaker magnet. Had an amp similar to the one shown in this film. A friend of ominous and I rebuilt the amp and supply for the box. It played 78. The speaker system had a tweeter as well. Sounded great when finished. Also redid the motor in its auto TT. Can’t remember the models-was over 40 yrs ago!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, Rex.

[@graftongodofmemes]

Very happy to hear your informative voice, uncle.i hope you don't think we're sick of seeing you work on classic guitar amps. ..( hint hint) but we're certainly happy to see you work on just about anything, jukeboxes, rat rods, oil cans.... 😁😁😁

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to hear it, G. Thanks !!!

[@EzeeLinux]

THANK YOU! I have been hoping you'd get around to jukeboxes again. :)

[@UncleDoug]

Glad we anticipated your wishes, EZ :)

[@stuartgoldsmith2310]

5000 tube amp repairs under my belt and I still learn several things each time I watch you. Stuart

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to hear it, Stuart :)

[@wollaminfaetter]

I'm not much of an electronics guy, but I love good old technology - and I love to experience people who work lovingly and respectfully with it.

[@UncleDoug]

Then you've come to the right place, W ;)

[@Tonetwisters]

How cool! We used to play a community center in Palatka, Florida back around 1964-65 ... One of the songs that you could still choose, was Buddy Holly's "Maybe Baby." That place was like the Happy Days TV show. When I grow up and get rich, I am going to have one of these Wurlitzers, a couple pin ball machines, and a Chris-Craft 1950's runabout like you would find at Kingsley Beach, Florida!

[@UncleDoug]

Let me know when you're ready to buy the jukebox, TT.

[@Tonetwisters]

Hah-hah! And LOL's! Even if I had the dough, my wife would never let it in the house!! 😞@@UncleDoug

[@UncleDoug]

It's your choice, TT.....wife......or jukebox ;)@@Tonetwisters

[@curtisphilumalee1447]

OK…… I cheated I went directly to the output test at the end of the upload. Pretty cool to see Jack’s red axe. Never figured he was a P90 pickup fan though. I had him pegged as a humbuckler dawg. Thanks for the upload. I’ll watch the whole vid once the wife goes to sleep. She doesn’t understand my addiction the amp repair porn.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, CP. Glad you enjoyed it. Your wife should be glad you prefer THIS type of porn ;)

[@paulmoreton3083]

Great to see you back up and running - hope that heat has subsided. Great video as ever, stay well! Paul in the UK.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Paul. It has.....somewhat.

[@Antony_Jenner]

Thanks Doug, a very interesting video. Love your Jukebox it's a thing of beauty, that quick start relay would really sort the chaff from the hay on valves with weak heater filaments. Speaking of metal valves I have a 1946 RCA Bench amp that is all metal, it had a little 3" speaker for which I removed and put a milliamp meter in the hole it left and is now a guitar amp. It's a great amp and pushes my vintage Celestion quad box quite well. All the best mate!

[@UncleDoug]

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

[@PennStacker]

I’m 50 years old. You are the best teacher I’ve ever had. I love your videos and I hope you are well. 🤟🏻

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, PS. We really appreciate your comments.

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

It's always a GREAT day when I have a new Uncle Doug, my favorite Uncle, video!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, VTA :)

[@livewire4495]

Great Stuff! I wish I could explain how you just sent me down Memory Lane. The Engineering of this unit is Totally Awesome.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, LW. So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@JFredick]

Welcome back Uncle Doug! You should partner with a low run record producer to create your own 45 rpm test vinyl. You might be able to swing a cool contra deal just for the asking. This way you can have a great way of testing other jukeboxes and other vinyl spinners. I am really glad you are back Uncle Doug. Your videos are thoroughly informative, entertaining and insightful.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your very kind words, JF. Back in the 80's Rhino Records produced a bunch of popular 45 RPM hits on 78 RPM records, so they could be played in vintage jukeboxes. Those records are quite valuable now.

[@dhpbear2]

It's good to see you back, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, DH :)

[@SPIKESBIKES50]

Beautiful light show at the end from the jukebox.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Spike :)

[@MegaTubescreamer]

A hearty welcome back from the extended sojourn uncle doug, i think a wurlitzer juke box makes an awesome subject for your channel,everyone will have some happy recollections of these aural gems with not an inkling of its inner workings, thanks for sharing this restortion, 😊👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, MT. It's good to be back.

[@rjeppelheimer1541]

Found this a refreshing change.... jukebox amps are quite unique.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, RJ :)

[@antoniodimeo]

Hello uncle Doug. I'm happy to see you again.

[@UncleDoug]

The feeling is mutual, Antonio :)

[@tomstiel7576]

Man Uncle Doug,,,so glad to see my favorite you tuber back in action,,,,sure did miss you,,,glad your doin well,,,hi to the kittys

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Tom :)

[@williamexon171]

Just brilliant. So detailed and yet still comprehensible. You're an absolute legend.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow....Thanks so much, William :)

[@74cannelle]

Very interesting ! Unusual circuit, very different from usual guitar tube amps. As you said, some new tools in the toolbox 👍

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, 74C :)

[@starcarrier1874]

Gosh, I was worried about this guy. Thank goodness he’s back. I’ve got a basement full of vacuum tubes, chassis, transformers, and speakers I’ve been hoarding up from sales. I’ve got to start making stuff.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, SC.....now get down in that basement and get to work :)

[@shawnharkin822]

Wow, that was great Uncle Doug, thanks! I never fail to learn something from your videos ...very cool jukebox you have there :)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Shawn :)

[@kimmassey6596]

Another cool Uncle Doug video. Great to see how they used to do that quick start filament circuit. Always learn something new from our favorite uncle.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Kim :)

[@chingletree5397]

Good to know some things are reliable and solid in a world of frightening changes. The weather may be going completely to hell, but at least ole Uncle Doug's still editing off the ends of senten-

[@UncleDoug]

It's our trademark, Ching. Any fool can post complete sentences ;)

[@michaelogden5958]

Good to hear from you again, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Mike :)

[@leearft8605]

Good to see you back Uncle Doug, I was getting a little worried we wouldn't see you again. I'm a guitar player and love the guitar amp work but also love everything else you do tube amp or otherwise!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, L. You make us feel welcome :)

[@sipet214]

Great to see that you Sir are back! God bless you!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks :) Likewise.

[@alexkennedy7671]

It's great to have you back Uncle and once more another deeply fascinating restoration of a rare item. All the very best to you Sir and keep 'em comin'! Alex from Scotland 😁

[@UncleDoug]

Greetings, Alex, and thanks for the nice comments :)

[@glennk1931]

These old jukeboxes in their day, especially in bars, ran all day, and in to closing time day after day. I think this is fascinating you working on this piece of history. Excellent video.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it, Glenn :)

[@febobartoli]

Great video, and I feel like we just scratched the surface in your discussion of the circuit design and electrodynamic field coils. Refreshing and interesting, and I always feel that if I’m not careful, I just might learn something!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Febo. I have posted an earlier video about the different types of speaker used in guitar amps,.

[@fibberscloset498]

Thanks, Uncle Doug. Loved seeing this jukebox amp.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Fibber. Regards to Molly ;)

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Hey Doug, and as everyone else here has commented, great to have you back with another 'jewel' of a video..! Great info and a fab topic.. Always learning and especially the nickel drop 9Volt heater thingy..So cool how that was thought out. Thanks for sharing, and I learn so much always..Stay safe..Ed..uk..😀

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Ed. It's always good to hear from you :)

[@jlore6344]

Uncle Doug is back!!!! This thing is so cool.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, JL.

[@marky2A]

You are speaking my language! My first guitar amplifier was a Wurlitzer similar to this, but older, since it had an old 5Z3 4 pin rectifier tube. I could have really used the pre amp you have. I was able to get a used pre amp to make the guitar operate. My gosh, you are the Best! I loved my old amplifier. I played bass by the way. Thanks Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Greetings, Mark. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@rickcostin]

Straight forward, informative teaching excellence as always and uninterrupted by adverts, makes it a real pleasure to take in your wealth of knowledge , thank you Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your very nice comments, Rick :)

[@calescapee9642]

I used to restore jukeboxes in the 80s when I was in High School.

[@UncleDoug]

They were quite popular back then......not as much now.

[@mikemoyercell]

Not a turn off to me at all. That model, the 1015 is my fav jukebox. I love all tube amps. So happy you have a new video. Watching while I speak.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Mike. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@phillipyannone3195]

A little something different, I like it. Nice to see you back.😊

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Phil :)

[@bertrodriguez3087]

Phenomenal Video!! Missed you Doug!! Hope all is well with you and yours!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Bert. Never better :)

[@dennisogburn2072]

This is really cool. My dad spent a lot of time fixing up old jukeboxes in the 1970s - these were all in the shop of his dad, who used to run a business that included renting out and servicing jukeboxes all over the place. When my grandfather died, my dad fixed up and sold off the ones left over, and we kept a couple in our house. I just recently started building some of my own tube amps (with lots of help from your videos, Uncle Doug!) but unfortunately my dad is no longer around - otherwise, it would be fun to talk about this stuff with him. And I'm sure he'd like this video.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, Dennis. It sounds like your dad left you with many happy memories.

[@300poundbassman]

Hey I know that first song♥️I was a Bassist for 45 years. Clean amp. Nice. Wurlitzers

[@UncleDoug]

Shhhhhhh ! Don't tell the YT bot ;) Thanks !!

[@davidnguyen5028]

Glad you’re back. Please do more restoration of stereo tube amps. TIA.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Dave. I deal only with vintage tube guitar amps, and few are stereo.....but thanks for the input :)

[@samdefrancomusic]

Excellent video UD! Welcome back, you have been missed!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks twice, Sam :)

[@Tubeprof]

Great job. This is still one of the best Tec Channels on KZbin. There ist something to learn for everyone who wants to learn. Go on like this. And maybe - when the time is coming - we will get an other offbeat video with an old Hifi Tube Amp.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, TP. We're going to incorporate some offbeat topics in the future.

[@marcuscarrozza732]

Yeah, uncle Doug put out a video. Damn ,glad to see you again my friend. Wishing you many blessings

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Marcus. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

Welcome back Doug - hope everyone is doing ok at your end

[@UncleDoug]

Never better, Snork :) Thanks !!

[@noelgraham4607]

I'll watch any video you put out!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Noel :)

[@mobicus1]

It's so nice to see a new Uncle Doug video extravaganza, and on such an interesting piece of gear, too! Thanks again, Uncle!

[@UncleDoug]

It was our pleasure, M1.

[@yisraels4555]

Of course we are interested in seeing old jukebox amps being repaired! I think one of the guitar amps you worked on a few years back had a similar phase inverter circuit. Thanks for another interesting look at electronics we might not get to see to often.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Y. Yes, interstage-transformer phase inversion is seen in a few guitar amps.

[@michaeljohns2645]

HAPPY to see your back Thank YOU

[@UncleDoug]

Likewise, Mike. Thanks for watching :)

[@milofh550]

Every day I hope for a new video from you Doug…Today was a good day

[@UncleDoug]

I'm glad to hear it, Milo :)

[@mfam1306]

I see Leo wasn't alone in pushing the limits of tubes beyond RCA's specs.

[@UncleDoug]

5881's could probably have handled it better, M ;)

[@RRGuitarChannel]

Really great to come across one of your videos uncle Doug!!👋👋👍

[@UncleDoug]

I hope you enjoy it, Rowan :)

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Hey Unkie, Long time no see..... Wasnt sure if it was you or if it was me? I kinda been outta the loop. Had lots of personal stuff goimg on sorting a couple of family estates and occupying a second home. I have mostly put my amp shop on back burner and havent been doing many guitar amp projects. It appears I have not missed many videos... I took a break from guitar stuff and had been away from the shop for awhile. I just started getting back at it. It was refreshing to note that you found something a little different to showcase for your latest video. I do so much love the vintage electromechsnical widgets of this era! Luckily some of it has become desiriable, sought after and it still survives today! Your own personal Wurlitzer all lit up like a Broadway premier marquee is certainly a thing of beauty!!! Mid Century items are becomming the next big thing. We have s really nice nieghbor that bought and restored the home nextdoor in complete 1950-1960 decade decour, right down to all the kitchen appliances. I have been slowly going thru a beautiful 1959 Telefunken Console Hi-Fi that someone obtained for me quite a number of years ago. My buddy knew I was always on the lookout for tubes. He owed me a favor and was going to gut it right there where he had found it. Luckily I was at the rigbt place at the right time and able to collect the complete unit and cart it away in a box truck, instead of him gutting it at his job site. Surely was a major come up for just the outstanding all original vintage Telefunken tubes that I obtained. Of course it now contains full compliment of modern guitar amp tube pulls such as Sovtek and JJ's ECT..Meanwhile I covet the half a dozen Telefunken preamp tubes and dual pairs of EL84's for the stereo final amplification. These tubes now reside in my caddy of special tubes! A tube caddy likely worth it's weight in gold . Anyways these Telefunken consoles have a ton of stuff going on inside them, especially multiband radio reciever that debut the first year of stereo broadcasting. It has pto tuning with MW/SW/VHF Magic tuning eye tuning of the stereo signal. Its a very ambitious project with its expander circuitry and all its mechanical selection of different filters! Turntable is functional with three different stylus and two cartridges. One cartridge flips back n forth between the stereo stylus and mono stylus. a small reel to reel and dynamic mic is also integrated into the console. We intend to add streaming bluetooth. It is our hope to have it fully 100% resto, looking pretty and worthy to gift our awesome neighbor before the end of the year. I mentioned it's ambitious project? Final thoughts on your Wurlitzer video and observations,,, As far as the similarities with guitar amp topologies, maybe at first glance many folks might not immediately recognize the similarity. Most folks are most familiar with post tweed amps. If you go back at the earliest tweed amp examples it starts to become more evident. If you are familiar with the Woody amps it becomes very evident! I am going to venture a big guess as to why that might be so similar... I would bet that both designs go back to the original RCA Radio Recieving Tube Application book. The circuits are the application notes originated by RCA when they marketed their tubes. That is the basis for the biggest evolution of tube guitar amps ever. Ok one last thing... I promise, last thing...... Question? Your buddies Valco? Who did the cabinetry? Where can I source similar covering materials? I have inheireted several Silvertone amp heads chassis but the cabs are of course all roached !

[@williambock1821]

The covering on the Valco clone is a tweed like material bought from Joann Fabric Shop. It’s been shellacked.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the update, SBS. It's always good to hear from you :)

[@southboundsuarez9832]

@@williambock1821 Thanks for that... Great Idea! Ya know I had sourced material from Hobby lobby a couple of times. Dont know why I didn't think to source something like that for other projects like these Silvertone too. I found a near exact match for really old Boogie grill material and also used it on an old marshall combo. Ditto for the inside plush velour of a custom guitar case. I imagine there is a whole wide assortment of linen materials that could be shellac'd or nitro'd. That could work out really well if ya manage to get the pattern matched up on your overlapping cuts and such. Thanks for the hint!

[@southboundsuarez9832]

@@UncleDoug Good to hear from you too! Thanks for reading my comments!

[@dannylynch7741]

This was refreshing from the usual guitar amp repairs

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Danny :)

[@Ron_Padgett]

Loved it! I'm no technician, just a guitar player but I always love your videos!

[@UncleDoug]

We're glad to hear it, K :)

[@Woodys_Hobbies]

Thanks Uncle Doug!!!

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Woody :)

[@fullwaverecked]

Wow! Clean for a '46. Cheers UD!

[@UncleDoug]

After a lot of cleaning, it was indeed, FWR.

[@knifecollector54]

Always really happy to see another uncle Doug video uploaded

[@UncleDoug]

That's good to hear, KC :)

[@fullwaverecked]

I recently scored a Zenith Stereophonic '55ish speaker cab with an Alnico 12". Sounds super duper.

[@UncleDoug]

Sounds like a nice acquisition, FW.

[@jamesschenk1963]

Loved the Wurlitzer 1015 video

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to hear it, James.

[@Nirky]

So nice to see UD again, hope you are well.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Nirk. Never better :)

[@300poundbassman]

Glad to see you, love the 503. ❤. More please🌹🙏♥️

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, William. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@krisharrop3764]

Love you and everything you do! Great video.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Kris :)

[@Scott.Newmaster]

Perfect change of pace.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you liked it, Scott.

[@stratcat4450]

Thank you for this great video Uncle Doug. You have been sorely missed. You are about the only channel that i have the notification bell on an its been tearing me up waiting to finally watch it! Life gets busy sometimes. Among other things i have been caring for a wonderful tiny feral yellow kitty who adopted us thes year an she finally got spayed an had a pretty hard time with it, but she an her big brother are living the good life now as dedicated indoor kittys only. That amp sounds great an your kittys are killing it with the tunes!

[@UncleDoug]

You are quite welcome, SC. Bless you for caring for lost kitties. All four of our indoor pals are rescued feral cats, and all four are wonderful members of our family, returning our love and kindness ten fold.

[@stratcat4450]

@@UncleDoug yes absolutely. Our kitties are beloved members of the family an give unconditional love back to us.

[@UncleDoug]

Indeed :)

[@Brian-yt8fu]

Great job..learned a lot of repair tips for old stuff.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Brian.

[@J0HN01DATA]

Great to see a master of a unique trade at work. Inspiring. Thank you!!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, John :)

[@leeakers4525]

A lot of guitarists, a nd later bass players in the late '40s and into the '50s used those juke box amps and speakers for guitar amplifiers. They were very clean and as loud as you wanted them to be. Thanks for the lesson on how to renovate one of them.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, L. Thanks for the info :)

[@CornishMiner]

A very interesting diversion and a most enjoyable watch.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks twice, CM.

[@A9106]

Great stuff, Uncle Doug, as ever. Get to finally see your guitar - something a little unusual, in perfect keeping!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, A9. Glad you enjoyed it :)