1950 Fender Super Amp: Naked and Thrashed but still SUPER !!

This video features the repair of a heavily used, but rare and wonderful 1950 Fender Super Amp.....favorite of Billy G. Although it had already been recapped, the tone was awful, the output transformer was flapping in the breeze, and the wiring looked like linguini after a hurricane ;) Through careful replacement of key capacitors, the tone was restored, the wiring replaced (as needed), and the OPT repaired. With the help of Ollie & Jack, we will audio test the final result, as well as open a splendid box o' tubes from Sweden, and share some valuable basic concepts. The icing on the cake, however, will be the final, very special video that has never been shared with viewers, featuring my late, beloved workshop partner and pal.
If you enjoy advertising-free videos like this one, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel and consider becoming a Patreon patron at: / uncledougsvintageamps or making a PayPal contribution to [e-mail]. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@the-creech4790]

Congratulations on surpassing 100,000 Uncle Doug! You dont need a plaque to know you have our love and respect!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, TC.

[@djentlover]

The tone is now heavenly, so chimney! The opposite of dull, wow.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you like it, Dj.

[@chickenlickin3820]

R.I.P. Rusty forever missed

[@UncleDoug]

Indeed, CL. Thanks.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Sweet to see Rusty again👍..

[@matthewmuziani1961]

@@UncleDoug man I’m sorry to hear that

[@UncleDoug]

@@matthewmuziani1961 Thanks, Matt.

[@74cannelle]

So sad when they go away ...

[@JammyCrackcorn]

He’s enjoyed the ball playing with you for many years…You will be rewarded for taking care of your faithful companion!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, JC. His company was reward enough :)

[@bbmade]

“Does it hum or does it know the words”. Well done sir.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, BB :)

[@bbmade]

@@UncleDoug Seeing Rusty again choked me up. By far the best part.

[@matthewf1979]

It brought a tear to my eye to see the old shop assistant in a video again. I can only hope to someday be throwing the ball for Rusty and all of the other good boys and good girls in heaven.

[@UncleDoug]

That was his last video, Matt. It took quite a few years before I could share it. Thanks !!

[@hallanvaara6106]

It’s not heaven if the furry friends are not there. An awesome video as always! Thanks Doug!

[@Curtislow2]

@@UncleDoug I feel you.

[@UncleDoug]

@@Curtislow2 Thanks, Curtis.

[@UncleDoug]

@@hallanvaara6106 Amen, Hal.

[@kevinwilkins2942]

The best channel ever and what a shame that you dont get recognition for your dedication to your viewers from youtube. We all appreciate your knowledge, teaching, and help through your videos. I think I speak for all of us that we are always on the look out for your new videos and when we see them it just makes our day that much better. Thank you Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much, Kevin. To be honest, nice comments like yours are far better than any plastic plaque.

[@docnu5757]

Protect this man at all costs. An absolute American Treasure. Thank you Uncle Doug. Keep those videos coming!

[@UncleDoug]

You are too kind, Doc. Thanks !!

[@jbolt247]

"The grill cloth looks like a place mat from a Chinese restaurant".... lol Uncle Doug Classic.

[@UncleDoug]

It really does :)

[@highpath4776]

@@UncleDoug Maybe worth getting a couple and fitting to another home brew for the fun of it. (though most are a woven thin bamboo ?)

[@UncleDoug]

@@highpath4776 I'll steal the placemat the next time I order Bat Soup ;)

[@notablemusician]

I started out using old tube radio sets in 1955 then "real" tube amps around 1958, eight years after this jewel was made. Although I haven't taken alcohol or any other "enhancer" for going on twenty-five years, I now find myself addicted to these wondrously wise, humorous and loving videos. Well I'll be darned as you might say but a great big thank-you and be sure I'll keep on consuming!

[@UncleDoug]

Amp addiction is definitely preferable to most other addictions, NM......although it's been know to consume savings and cause marital strife :)

[@seanmcguire6998]

This is one episode that deserves rewatch - at least once a day. Definite Top 10 KZbin Video of all time right here!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow....thanks so much, Sean :)

[@bernierutledge7599]

@@UncleDoug I just took possession of what I think is a 1940's amplifier and I can't find any info on it. Any help on identifying it would be greatly appreciated

[@UncleDoug]

@@bernierutledge7599 My batting average is not too good when it comes to identifying unmarked amps from photos, Bernie. Your best bet is to do lots of internet searches to find photos of a similar or identical amp. Good luck.

[@bernierutledge7599]

@@UncleDoug I've searched high and low . Can't find anything.What I can tell you is it's a Western Electric R4048A amplifier. Its in a suitcase style case with a removable back to access the input jack. thx

[@UncleDoug]

@@bernierutledge7599 I wonder if it could have been for public address, phonograph, or possibly for use with a projector,

[@Melonheadinbed]

Uncle Doug, Seven years ago in the dead of winter i lost my wife in childbirth. We weren’t very young but we were newlyweds and she gave me a daughter to raise alone. That was a hard pill to swallow. I will leave the difficulty of enduring that to your imagination but suffice it to say that one scratches and claws at whatever they can to bring them comfort in those times. You did that for me. Somewhere in the fog of that i stumbled across a death capacitor video and was intrigued. Watching your videos was a great distraction and educational. I like everything about your videos… the ultra dry humor, the detail, the education in laymen’s terms that is nit condescending. I won’t go on much longer with my sob story but I thank you for putting the time and effort into sharing your knowledge and frankly a part of your reality with us. Everybody fights a battle and it’s nice to be able to enjoy someone else’s view of the world, even if it’s watching your cats sniff other people’s soup whiff blanketed packing jobs. Thanks for the hard work and i look forward to your next amp project. Andy

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, Andy, I am deeply moved by your story and very glad indeed that our videos were helpful during your time of need. We're here for you. Thanks !!

[@incredifunk]

My God Andy, I can't imagine what you must have gone through during those trying times. I realize I'm years late but after reading your comment to Doug I realized my struggle, in effect, wasn't quite so bad. I was in a car accident 2 years ago from which I'm still trying to recover. Haven't worked since essentially. Never the less, helped me realize others have a much harder road to hoe than myself. Here Uncle Doug and his shop stewards have taught a couple Middle ages men some very important life lessons!!! All the while giving us some pretty entertaining videos to watch and teaching us all about tube amplifiers & electricity in general

[@ryanfulldark2775]

You’re doing the world a service, sir! Thank you. These videos are so important for the vintage amp enthusiast. Not only restoration, but documentation. Thank you!

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, Ryan. Thanks !!

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

102k and climbing - I am sure some of us could design a plaque. But we ARE the plaque. Uncle Doug is our internet meeting place for these very specific interests and I could not be prouder to be a part of it.

[@UncleDoug]

What a great way to describe our relationship, C8......and it's much more significant and rewarding than a stinking plaque.

[@Slugg-O]

That is an archeological find and a beautiful old amp. I have never seen one like that and my first thought when looking at the front was that a previous owner bolted a piece of body molding from a Pontiac Chieftain to the grille. Very sorry YT would not send you a plaque for your major accomplishment. I suppose twerking channels with ads and 47 million subs have more value in the corporate world (please don't twerk!) than an excellently produced vintage amplifier channel, but you have 100,000+ loyal subscribers who would strongly disagree. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that every minute of every video on your channel is greatly appreciated.

[@RHR-221b]

@Slugg0matic Agreed whole-heartedly, S. To you, Uncle D and his beloved four-legged colleagues: All the best. R 🍻😎

[@uselesseater9686]

👴🏻👍🏻 Get to twerking Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Randy. The trim piece does look like it fell off an old car.....or it's part of a bathroom fixture :) To be honest, a bare wall is a small price to pay to avoid the infliction of boring, redundant commercials on you all.

[@bradrebar101]

@@UncleDoug Thank you for not having ads, very much appreciated!!!!!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Yes!! We DO appreciate Uncle Doug.

[@Nicko30able]

Thanks for promptly answering my question about speaker swapping while on standby sir....I shall sleep soundly this evening. Peace to you Uncle!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to have been of service, Nick.

[@joefordish]

i love the new intro and logo thing you did! now you gotta slap that logo on a shirt or sticker!

[@UncleDoug]

Good idea, Joe. Thanks !! The intro and design were created by a viewer in Poland.

[@tomk1tl39]

@@UncleDoug Just tuning in........great idea about t-shirts.....you should start selling them......you have a great following and should sell quite a few !.........now back to the video ;-))

[@rickya3877]

I'd definitely be in for a few shirts!

[@henrykuronen]

I’d definitely buy a T-shirt with that logo! Greetings from Finland 😊 It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos and learn new things. Thank you!

[@preiter20]

I need an Uncle Doug tshirt!

[@dougb5028]

So Sorry Rusty is gone. It hurts to loose a loyal buddy like that. It certainly appears he led good and happy life.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Doug. I sure hope so :)

[@Finom1]

Bless you Uncle Doug for sharing your wisdom with us. God Bless and Protect you and your Family!!! We love all you do for us Uncle Doug. We Love and miss you Rusty. So many good times, memories and laughs:) Thank Uncle Doug for some Rusty time again:) Warms and fills my heart with love!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your very kind words, F1. Likewise on the blessings :)

[@y00h0011]

Uncle Doug... First of all, I want to offer my condolences to you for the loss of your "part-time" ball fetching team mate, Rusty. For us who have been following you all this time, he will never be forgotten... especially with his "not in a hurry" way of entertaining. I am certain that it's safe to say that for most of us, you and the fir kid s are like family. You could post a video that was completely non-amp repair and we'd watch it in it's entirety.. just because you're Uncle Doug. Congrats on having 102k people who appreciate you. Brian

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your very nice comments, Brian. I thought it fitting to feature Rusty in his last video to celebrate our exceeding the 100K subscriber goal. I credit him with much of our channel's success :)

[@WillemvanLonden]

It brings a tear to my eyes.

[@UncleDoug]

Me too, Willem. Thanks.

[@zrkn1]

My goodness, that amp is ready for the studio now. Those humbs. sounded amazing and the singles were angelic. Good work Mr. Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, Z1 :)

[@NoOne-sn2si]

Wow, the production is getting snazzier! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with everyone. Much appreciated!

[@UncleDoug]

It's our pleasure, NO. Thanks !!

[@timothyandrews2157]

Hi Uncle Doug. I'm going through all of your previous videos, which I watched when you posted them. I'd like you to know, and this ain't BS, the huge impact you've had on my life. I had to start working on my own eqip. years ago, as I live in the boondocks of upstate NY where there were only a handful of radio and TV guys who didn't know much about guitar amps. The worst thing was, my amps are a 1966 F. Vibrolux Rev. and a 67 pro reverb.I didn't have a clue, but I had no choice. I had to dive into the fray if I wanted to use them. I did know enough to realize these were quality amps that I needed to keep. I tinkered a bit but was afraid I would mess them, or myself up. When I discovered your channel you inspired me to learn. Now I feel comfortable working on my own, as well as other people's amps. I charge very little if anything for doing it but in any case, you were the one who got me to this point through your unselfish love of sharing your knowledge. Thank you.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....Thanks for the wonderful comments, Tim. Nothing makes us happier than hearing that our videos have been helpful and inspirational.

[@PJSGBC]

Rat Nectar: no doubt will be a high school metal band sometime soon - fantastic video... congrats on 100K evidence that sometimes the good guys win.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, PJ :)

[@iskandertime747]

Awww....you beat me to it! Rat Nectar forever!🤘🤘

[@WillyMcCoy50]

You can't lose either way ..... GC's or GB's. Another great resurrection of ancient Fender Gold! And there's ol' Rusty! My JRT Flip turned 17 last Saturday!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, KM. Enjoy your pup.

[@waynead754]

"destroys the neighborhood in a smoldering ball of rat urine". Nicely said.

[@ix-Xafra]

'rat nectar' please...

[@UncleDoug]

It's a stench that almost defies description.....sort of like being downwind from a crematorium on 2 for 1 day ;)

[@bluesingmusic3443]

@@UncleDoug My grandfather lived down wind (especially in Summer) from an old Rendering Plant (as he & parents called it) I came to understand where all the dead animal carcasses ended up.

[@TheQShow]

The disappointment upon seeing all the swapped parts I could feel through the camera… Amazing work as always! I love seeing how these original tube amps ticked. I always learn something new when I catch a new video :) I just fixed an ampeg svt II non-pro and without your videos I can honestly say I’d have been hopeless. Ty so much for what you do, I’ll throw a milkbone in the fire pit for Rusty tonight, ty for the ending

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, QS. We're glad the videos are helpful.

[@DrHumbertoable]

Seeing the logo it is definitely time for uncle d merchandise 👍 Again a wonderful work has been done on a great piece of vintage gear. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Doc. It was a pleasure to do so :)

[@MrMeik1970]

many thanks for the nice video and the reminder of Rusty. We all miss him.

[@UncleDoug]

You're quite welcome, M.

[@Curtislow2]

Great to see the clip of Rusty. May hunt well in his happy hunting grounds. Not to mention the resurrection of the 1950 Fender Super Amp, would be criminal. And of course congratulations on the 102K subs.

[@RHR-221b]

To Rusty: Love and Woofs always. Stay free. (Uncle) Rab. (🍻) 😎

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Curtis and Rab.

[@eladyaacov9152]

Dear uncle Doug. This is such an amazing walk through, thank you so much. I’ve been fighting weird noises and thin sound coming out of my Super ever since it came back from the repair shop. Your hint about + to + on the speakers did the trick! They were wired wrong. Now it sounds E P I C. Thank you for going into the little details. They matter. Best regards

[@UncleDoug]

I'm glad the video was helpful, E. Polarity really matters when there are two or more speakers.

[@matthewf1979]

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to find a 0.00001mF cap? Smaller values like that were just starting to be called picofarad (and nanofarad to replace sub 1mF or mmF)in the military/science and test equipment sector of the 50’s. For some reason, humans have a horrible time with decimal places and a succession of repeating numbers. I know I do. So, for all of us that aren’t masters of tube equipment like Uncle Doug, it’s a 100pF cap. I have an almost new set of ST envelope RCA 6L6G’s I would have donated to this cause. I think I’ll have to ship them your way.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the helpful info, Matt. I prefer to verbalize the units on the cap or schematic.....just to avoid confusion, and I could definitely use a nice pair of 6L6's if they're burning a hole in your pocket ;)

[@copperaudio9664]

Chasing decimal points around capacitors is a lot like playing wack-a-mole and makes my brain hurt.

[@goodun2974]

I can't ever look at green bubble wrap without seeing in my minds' eye a very old Dr Who episode where a giant space maggot was nothing more than a man wrapped in green bubble wrap and crawling along the spaceship floor. Gotta love those types of B-grade special effects!

[@UncleDoug]

I recall that the "special" effects in Dr. Who were generally anything but special ;)

[@jayster.k.wiseguy]

0llie can really play that guitar~

[@UncleDoug]

She's an old soul, Jay, having spent the first 5 or 6 years of her life fighting for survival in the wild.

[@RHR-221b]

@@UncleDoug 💚

[@dalerobinson3091]

Great work on a very old amp! Congratulations on surpassing 100K subscribers!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks twice, Dale.

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

I’d buy your logo on a tshirt!!

[@UncleDoug]

I may hold you to it, Cole :)

[@stevewinwood3674]

for sure. make some Tee but without the FB link plz.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

I could hardly blink while looking at you saving this gem of an amp. A miracle worker you are. I'm obviously not a dog person but I can still appreciate how Rusty was darn charming, and I'll admit I've watched that bit twice.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, PMD. Rusty was indeed a charming rascal :)

[@evenoddsmiles]

Did you end up removing those extra resistors by the volume pots you mentioned at 14:17?

[@smasica]

I was wondering the same.

[@bruceburgess4078]

@@smasica me three

[@UncleDoug]

I failed to mention that I did jumper them and noticed no change in tone or volume......which makes you wonder why they were there. I left them....they appeared to be original.

[@highpath4776]

@@UncleDoug poss to stop runaway with no resistance in the circuit

[@UncleDoug]

@@highpath4776 I honestly do see any good purpose for the resistors, HP. The current flow in the signal circuit is so low, however, that virtually no voltage drop occurs......which is good.

[@tandj34]

I never forget the video when UD asked Rusty to help clean the shop... Rusty always disappeared after treats... So awesome

[@UncleDoug]

Rusty was indeed and elusive "helper" ;)

[@davidheadonvisualsandsound]

One thing I know for sure... We will all miss Rusty! @UncleDoug ! Big love from England!!

[@UncleDoug]

Amen, David. Thanks :)

[@jmabs5096]

The KZbin algorithm showed me this video, as a small engine mechanic and a hobby guitar player, this was a perfect fit, subbed for sure! Now binge watching all your videos 👀

[@UncleDoug]

That's great news, JM. We're glad you found us and hope you enjoy all our videos.

[@jmabs5096]

@@UncleDoug personal and professional! Not sure if this is covered but where did you pick up amp restoration / how did you get into it?

[@magicbrownie1357]

"...fiery ball of smoldering rat nectar..." You're the King, Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Ah, shucks.....thanks, MB :)

[@Gunsmith-4570]

That tip about fabric creases reminded of my Mother ironing, she would mist or as she said sprinkling the fabric before applying the hot iron.

[@UncleDoug]

A little moisture will make the fabric relax, GS. Your mom was right.

[@sandienochs6132]

All the best from Portugal, thanks for helping to educate me.

[@UncleDoug]

Happy to help, Sandi. Thanks !!

[@robbysguitars8223]

Man, that sounds good with buds. Ty, unkie Dougie. Well done. 👍

[@UncleDoug]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Robby.

[@1975hotpepper]

Gem of a channel. Really. Learning so much and having fun while doing so. Thank you for your time and effort into putting these together.

[@snakehips81]

"Does it hum, or does it know the words" - classic !!!!!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you liked it, SH.

[@markcooper9063]

Just rewatched this,video log great stuff I too am an old codger with two dogs two cats and a bird,and a wife thanks for the great content.mark

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Mark.

[@vgaglory4555]

Doug, I recently discovered this channel after purchasing my very first (modern) tube amp and after binge watching most of your videos I can now safely say I know more about tube amps than I did before. Your videos are an absolute delight and in a KZbin desert of mediocrity, your channel is truly an oasis. I take my hat off to you sir.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow......thanks so much, Sparkster. It's great to hear that the videos have been helpful.

[@bertrodriguez3087]

Congratulations on the 100k Doug !!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Bert :)

[@jamespeterson4125]

Yep- I knew it! 5U4 rectifier and 6L6's in the output! That is definitely 1950's technology at it's best!

[@UncleDoug]

Yes indeed, James :)

[@I967]

What a basket case. Those fragrant animal fluid stains would have been a deal breaker for me. Either the amplifier would have to be very cheap or somebody would have to give it to me as a gift. But the new front grill cloth made a world of difference. Well done, Uncle Doug, thank you for making and sharing this. It is always a pleasure to see you work and explain everything so nicely.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, 1967. It was a vile mess in the beginning but ended up very presentable :)

[@I967]

@@UncleDoug Uncle Doug, you're so kind, you reply to every comment and I didn't even sign myself. I will be looking forward to your next video. Matt

[@UncleDoug]

@@I967 We enjoy hearing from our viewers, Matt. A new vid is almost finished.

[@quantumleap1593]

This channel is one of the best thanks uncle Doug for countless hours

[@quantumleap1593]

I still watch the nine comparison amps over and over love those old tones

[@UncleDoug]

It's a pleasure, QL, especially when we hear from great viewers like you.

[@luthiervandros]

How did I miss this little gem! Love the intro. Lookout, Friends theme song!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, LV.

[@guillermoazul220]

71 years. Wow. Amazing post delivery of tubes, that was cool. The brown sparkle cloth goes just fine with a 71 year old Fender. And the condition of the cabinet, minus tweed of course, just looks solid, looks great.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Guillermo.

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

Uncle Doug, I think this episode will go down as "most puns per pico Farad". You're friggin hilarious 🤣 ...and you made that ol gal sing like she hasn't since probably 1950! if ever at all!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the fine award, Charles :)

[@reportingfromthebunker]

Thanks Uncle Doug, Congratulations from a Scotsman in London. I have 3 Cats. None can play as well as Ollie and Jack P.S It was good to see Rusty

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure was all ours, Nikki. It's always good to hear from distant kin......my ancestors were primarily Scottish.

[@briang.7206]

Good job don't plan to own one but like watching the repairs and the sound they produce.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Brian.

[@RegebroRepairs]

I like it when you can see the woodwork. Those baffles makes it look even older. Very stylish.

[@UncleDoug]

I agree, Lennart. The fretwork is quite nice.

[@freereacher]

Without fail several pearls in every video!

[@UncleDoug]

We try to keep it interesting, Dom. Thanks !!

[@abelincoln95]

Nice intro, Unc! Congrats on 100K! Thank you for allowing us to ride along with you.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Abe.....and thanks for joining us :)

[@bradrebar101]

Thank you!! I don't really know what to say. I have learned so much. I built 3 guitar amplifiers because of Uncle Doug, and they all sound fantastic.

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Brad. Comments like yours make doing this worthwhile.

[@bills48321]

The final demo sounds excellent; clear with definition and no noise. The earlier tests seemed to have a lot of white noise.

[@bills48321]

Thanks Uncle Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

The earlier tests were done with the camera microphone, which picks up all the ambient noise in the workshop.

[@frankyboy4409]

Man, shame YT doesn't give you a plaque, your content would've earned it.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Franky. Apparently shared profit is valued over helpful content.

[@1959Berre]

Great to see you're back. Great video. Three months ago, I woke up one day with severe sudden hearing loss in my right ear (minus 60 dB!). Big panic! Cortisone infiltrations through the ear drum did not bring my hearing back. Sadly, I have to live with unilateral hearing loss for the rest of my life. Restoring and repairing amps will be a bit more difficult now, but I guess my trusty scope will help me out.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks. That's really unfortunate, Berre. Best wishes for a miraculous recovery.

[@cass2771]

Most (or all) of folk on this channel have an interest in sound production or similar. I assume you are amongst them, so the hearing in one ear will be sorely missed. Best wishes, I trust you will work around it.

[@maxballroom]

Another excellent video. Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you are well.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Max.

[@domperroud4014]

Nice to see your old friend Rusty Doug.. been watching you for years now and always enjoyed his cameos..

[@UncleDoug]

This was his last video, Dom, and I thought he did a wonderful job.

[@marksgmail66]

Wonderful troubleshooting work and associated explanation.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Mark :)

[@Jesse-B]

Uncle Doug the mad scientist - and I mean that in the nicest possible way. You give me dozens of "lightbulb" moments on a subject that has always baffled me. You explain with such clarity it becomes obvious, and I ask myself why I never could see it before. Therefore, I hereby dub thee "Professor Uncle Doug, knight of the analog realm".

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, JB. A high honor indeed :)

[@Charlieosgood52]

Hey Doug I hope you never lose you interest in these old amps, you are the best, ever work on the older Baldwin combo amps that had a 12” and a 15” speaker . Willie Nelson was big on them, the bass player had the set with the extension cab that went with it , great bass amp and loud , any pictures of those amps this was 1968 when he had this rig . Thanks !

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Charlie. No, I have never encountered such a device.....maybe some day.

[@nitrousninja882]

I have a Traynor bass amp I bought in a pawn shop for $125. It has two inputs, normal and high. I play a 1970 Stratocaster into a Ibanez Tube Screamer into the high input on the Traynor tube amp. It gives me a smoking hot blues/rock tone. It has better tone than my 50 watt Marshall without master volume, which was expensive!

[@UncleDoug]

It sounds like you found an affordable amp that suits you well, N2.

[@bobbarcus8310]

Another great job Can you imagine a band plunging in a steel guitar a microphone and a guitar lento this poor thing Leo sure made them Tuff

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks :) Yes, he did, Bob.

[@pedraw]

Fine sounding 71 year old amp. Those guitar playing cats aren't too shabby either........................I can't wait for the next adventure.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, P. Neither can I ;)

[@eyelovelil]

Congratulations 🍾🎈 on your surpassing 100,000 subscribers. Another great informative video.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, E :)

[@BurnleyNuts]

Another wonderful vid Uncle Doug. I find myself saving them back sometimes such as tonight (Friday here) a few beers and a small Islay malt whiskey and of course my own guitars just for company and a little blues play along. Keep em comin.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, BN. Will do :)

[@choimdachoim9491]

As usual, great Detective work. Everything makes so much sense the way you figure it out. Instead of mysterious electronics, everything becomes boards and nails.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for your kind words, CD :)

[@cassvirgillo3395]

Hello Uncle Doug, Great to see another video restoring a vintage amp. You always do such impeccable work and attention to detail. Always a great learning experience. Glad your doing good and staying busy. The caps made all the difference, the highs were clear and bright, very nice. We had temps of 109 to 112 degrees on June 26th and 27th, back to cooler weather on Monday. I'm busy as ever and glad when I can catch up on KZbin. Thank you for all you do providing quality content and teaching. All the best from Oregon, C.

[@UncleDoug]

Greetings, Cass. Thanks for the very nice comments. It was around 104 to 108 here for the past 3 weeks, but 68 degrees and raining (around 4 to 5 inches) for the past 3 1/2 days. What a wonderful change :)

[@dreamsofeden]

@@UncleDoug Are you in the Californian desert Uncle Doug? Just curious as I have lived in Joshua Tree for 12 years now and know the desert well... Seems to be getting hotter and hotter with every passing year out here :-/ Also, I have a plethora of vintage and almost antique tube amps that I have been collecting to (or attempting to) work on. A few of which I just put on the back burner until I gain some deeper knowledge... Finally, you have been so helpful with what I have learned that I cannot thank you enough! Caan

[@UncleDoug]

@@dreamsofeden Greetings, Caan. No, I'm in the Chihuahuan Desert, in far West Texas. I'm glad our videos have been helpful.

[@MegaTubescreamer]

The singularly most enlightning interesting and often amusing viewing on this entire planet during this epoch, thankyou too uncle doug,

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, William. High praise indeed :)

[@jamesschroeder3313]

Great Demo Doug using 2 Mics has all your hard work coming to life.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad yo enjoyed it, James.

[@olgoat52]

This is an amp that I have wanted to build for a while. I have only built the obligatory 5e3 amp in the past (successfully FWIW). Still watching your video but in my prior research, this looks like it is the 5B4 circuit layout with 3 higher MFD caps (20 MFD) as opposed to the 4 16 MFD caps in thge 5C4 and 5C5 layouts. Back to watching.. :) Thanks so much for yet another great video. You always deliver

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, OG. You may well be correct about the circuit ID.

[@vayabroder729]

Beautiful amp! Wish it were restored with the original type tweed and grille cloth. Sweet doggie 🐶; so sad for his passing 😔

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, V. It depends on your view of "originality". In this case, the owner and I felt it was best to leave the battle-scarred surfaces remain exposed rather than hide them under a newly-applied (and definitely not original) layer of fresh tweed.

[@vayabroder729]

@@UncleDoug interestingly the type of tweed covering in the early Fenders was totally different and less scuff resistant than the later style that was lacquered. The grille cloth on the early Fenders was just a plain brown that they called Monk’s cloth or something like that.

[@UncleDoug]

@@vayabroder729 Yes, indeed, V. It was a spin-off of the luggage designs of the day and evolved with time.

[@luthravin4774]

It’s just OUTSTANDING to see you salvage another early Fender “Super” from the scrap heap!! Well done Uncle Doug!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Luth :)

[@chrisbarrett5132]

Rusty brought a tear to my eye. That beautiful dog had such a nice life with you.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Chris. I sure hope so.

[@JalopyTechnology]

I love these videos coming from a guy who loves old amps and old hot rods... Thanks.

[@UncleDoug]

That's me for sure, Rick. We're glad to hear it :)

[@dennismason3740]

When restoring a 1950 Tweed I like to bypass the AGC thermonater and reverse the polarity on the main inductor. You wouldn't believe the difference. Of course the capacitor heads have to be remelted.

[@UncleDoug]

Your techniques are legendary, Dennis. We really appreciate your sharing them with us ;)

[@bobboyle7629]

BRILLIANT!!! You really made a silk purse out of a sow's ear here, Uncle Doug! At 22:38 the engine compression analogy was right on the money. At 47:50 the addition of the .0001 cap made all the difference. I love the channel. The wife wonders why I'm up late watching all your vids. For us amp-a-holics, your channel is almost better than S-E- *you-know-what* - LOL LOL. Seriously your channel is a youtube treasure!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks so much, Bob.

[@Wim37u]

Another epic Uncle Doug Video to guide you too sleep or to help you on building back better amps. Me point being, if it looks that stained, you are either in tomcat perimeter and try to vent it out or give it the olde tea tree smell. Regards to Olly and Jack, will always remember old Rusty for starting this movement in the first place. Keep it up, you old fool!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Winnetou.....especially for remembering Rusty and his very positive effect on our channel :)

[@jackallen6261]

I must say UD I do miss Rusty in your video's...Thanks yet again for all of your time and effort to bring us these videos. It really is appreciated!! Have a great day!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Jack. You, too :)

[@SisuLife]

I just came into possession of a 1947 Fender Dual Professional. Serial number is 296. Kind of beat up. Tweed is still fairly decent. Grill cloth is ripped and one speaker cone is torn. Haven’t opened it up to see what it looks like. Couple of the tubes are missing. Not brave enough to plug it in. Really want to get it rebuilt. Way beyond my scope of expertise though. Watching this video gave me hope that it can be done though. Just hoping I can find someone as knowledgeable as you. Great stuff on here.

[@UncleDoug]

What a fabulous find, Eric. If you can't find any local help, please contact me in 90 days or so (I am currently booked up) and maybe I can help you.

[@tinkerwithstuff]

I just went, begrudgingly, cleaning my rug. There came the excuse: A new video from Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

To heck with boring chores......grab a 5th of whiskey and a big cigar, and get comfortable ;)

[@tinkerwithstuff]

@@UncleDoug I prefer tea myself, but that works just fine ;)

[@UncleDoug]

@@tinkerwithstuff Then tea it is :)

[@motorosso3349]

Thanks, Uncle Doug, for including the automotive engine analogies. You did a good "dyno test" of the amp!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you enjoyed it, MR.

[@OriginalKaw4Life]

I feel your pain Doug ... I have worked on many classic motorcycles and it pains me when I come across work that is as if they were trying to do the worst work they could.

[@UncleDoug]

I hate to see previous neglect and poor repair work.....but enjoy correcting it :)

[@amoruzz]

You are getting in some killer vintage Fender amplifiers!

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, indeed, and it's an honor to work on them.

[@DaddyWarbucksunlimited]

Love your fine teaching and work.

[@UncleDoug]

Glad to hear it, Freddy :)

[@Omega_Mark]

Great video. For a moment I thought it was Mr. Carlson's Lab channel (that's a complement ;) ).

[@UncleDoug]

I'm sure Mr. Carlson felt complimented as well ;)

[@Saulkoll]

Amazing and beautiful transformation. Westerberg and Tweedy were a pleasant bonus. Those kitties have good taste.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Saul. Yes, they know many tunes.....some rather obscure ;)

[@dan_perry]

It's always a good day when Uncle Doug bestows us with a new vid. Love the intro and really digging the logo.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Dan.

[@grimmmstudios2367]

Uncle Doug, just want to say thanks for helping me to understand finally how these ancient devices work. I'm sure, in another 70 years, this amp will sound as good as it does now-IF we have any tubes left. In the last couple of months I have done another apprenticeship with your vids, and I will have to go back--too much to take in in one go. I have been playing for 40 years (56), and never really understood why some things just sound better, and now I think I do. Electricity is scary, so I chose to work with 9v insteadof 240v, and tried to get my Marshall fix with a Noisy cricket into a 4X12, and thanks to you, I now am starting to understand how it works. These circuits were all made perfect back then, and you are making sure they still work. Bravo.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Andy. It's great to hear that the videos are helpful and informative.

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Oh dear Doug, so sad but fun to see a clip of old Rusty...Missed but not forgotten...Wow what an amp Doug, and the in depth info and final fix. Just love to see your videos, and they are starting to make sense now. From one old codger to the next, keep up your great work mate..Ed..uk..😀

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Ed. Will do :)