Super Nice 1966 Silvertone Model 1484.......The Amp that Launched a Thousand Careers

Today's long-overdue video features an immaculate, basically original 1966 Silvertone 1484, quite possibly the most popular large "affordable" amp ever made. Unlike the previous large Silvertone's I have featured, this 60 Watt version (using 6L6GC's) was never inhabited by mice with overactive kidneys :) We will examine every part of the cabinet and circuit, make necessary repairs, install vintage tubes, check the bias, and then perform a thorough audio check.....giving us the opportunity to hear what this famous amp sounded like, back in "the day". To maintain authenticity, the test guitar will be a vintage Silvertone from the same era as the amp.
In addition, with KC and Jack's assistance, we will open a very appropriate gift box from a viewer, and then go outside to perform an elaborate conversion on a 1930 chopped and channeled Ford coupe.....removing the boring old 4-barrel and installing 3 Stromberg 97 carbs. There is something for everyone in this video. We hope you enjoy it :)
Here is the link to become a patron of our channel: / uncledougsvintageamps or you can make a PayPal donation to: [e-mail]. Thanks in advance :)

[@UncleDoug]

The audio test is as follows: 5 tunes clean Channel 1 and 2.....3 tunes Tremolo.....3 tunes Reverb.....5 tunes Channel 1. NOTE: The video portion of the demo is not synchronized with the audio portion, so the position of the input cable and amp controls may not agree with what you are hearing.

[@srtamplification]

I have a 1964 1484. It was 100% original when I got it. I recapped it and installed a 3-prong chord. I love the thing.

[@UncleDoug]

I don't blame you, William. This video reminded me how great the old Silvertone amps really were.

[@donh01965]

Uncle Doug, The Goodwill auction site has an antique looking amp that is made by " K and K Musical Instrument Co." www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/81171377 The auction ends 12/7/19 and it's at about $109.00 at the moment with 17 bids. It's got a gator covering (Snazzy) and it looks to have 3 tubes. I hope you can score this one. It's a beauty

[@UncleDoug]

@@godsreddoor6345 The Prosonic was only offered from 1996 to 2002, and the early models, handmade in the Custom Shop with "LO" serial number prefixes, are quite rare and desirable. The later models, with "CR" prefixes, were mass produced in Corona, CA and are good amps, but not as rare or desirable as the early versions. If I ever have access to a Prosonic, I would be glad to feature it in a video.

[@bobbreakup1001]

I hear you on the hand wired stuff. Printed circuit boards are planned obsolescence. I always say ones tone comes from ones hand .

[@roberttraphagan3572]

I bought mine brand new when I was 13 years old in 1966, and still have it!

[@UncleDoug]

That's great to hear, Robert. So many of us didn't have the sense to keep our classic amps and guitars.

[@1955DavidH]

That 57 should be about 1 inch from the grill cloth to get the best sound from it.

[@UncleDoug]

@@1955DavidH When I am that close, the volume overwhelms the recorder.

[@UncleDoug]

@Boxcarcifer I'm sorry to hear of your vision problems, but enjoyed hearing from you. I too spent many a happy day at our local Sears store :)

[@Slugg-O]

Watching Uncle Doug open a vintage amp is more exciting than watching Geraldo Rivera open Al Capone's vault. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@UncleDoug]

Except, unlike Geraldo......our vault contains all sorts of goodies :) Likewise, Randy.

[@x00p3]

Ugh! Bad memories.

[@Slugg-O]

@@UncleDoug Absolutely. All treasure and no drama.

[@UncleDoug]

@@Slugg-O Thanks, Randy. I hope our treasure to trash ratio remains high :)

[@UncleDoug]

@Vinnie Provolone Thanks, Vinnie :)

[@williamthrasher8540]

The 1484 (which I bought new in 1964) that I had the speak cabinet was connected to the amp with a long 2 wire cord that could not be disconnect from either the amp or the cabinet. I added a jack to both the cabinet and amp. On the amp I isolated the jack from the chassis ground by mounting it on an insulated board. I no longer have the amp part but I use the speaker cabinet with a Fender AB763A head that I was able to get used in 1985 and rebuild in 2006. The Fender head and Silvertone speaker sound great together. I really in joy your youtube content.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for your nice comments and interesting input, William.

[@sanborns]

Doug, thanks for the immeasurable knowledge you have in the passions you have. And then share with us. I tip my hat ....

[@zurdoremi]

I grew up with those amps. Purchased from Sears around 1964-1965. We had 4 of them, including one for Bass with one 15" speaker. One for P.A. I still have a picture of us in 1965 with those amps. They kept our band gigging until 1968, never a problem.

[@UncleDoug]

As the video title says, Silvertones were the basis for all sorts of garage bands and budding musicians.

[@AlanW]

Thanks so much for setting up a mic to do the amp demos, sounds better to my ears than the camera mic for sure!

[@skycarl]

It's nice to see an older amp like that so clean inside and out. Those are good amps.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Carl. It's probably the first really clean Silvertone I have personally seen.....which isn't saying much, after the rat-infested nightmares I have worked on.

[@Finom1]

Bless you Uncle Doug. Your videos bring our family great joy. You are preserving Tube Amplifier History for future generations. We love every educational video and your playing makes us feel like kids again!!!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow....thanks so much, F1 :)

[@jimkonen1913]

I had one of these amps when I was a young hippie playing in a pychedelic rock band. In a moment of hipness I painted the head lime green because of the effect it gave when under a black light. I ditched the 2 - 12 speaker cabinet on favor of two speaker columns containing 4 12's each. This made the rig look far more impressive. Went to the gig to play and it was sounding great but, then about half way through the performance the amp started to cut out and lost power. I turned around to see what was the problem and saw that the amp head was in flames! Show wise it was pretty impressive and of course I later found out the fire was due to a amp/speaker impedance mismatch. The amp was destroyed and could not be repaired and I learned a great lesson about matching the proper speakers to the amp being used. Too bad. Now that i'm older and wiser I wish I had that amp just for collectors sake because it would be cool to have. Thanks for showcasing such a beautiful memory as it was and should be. It was fun to watch it being restored. Thanks Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

You're the godfather of pyrotechnics in rock concerts, Jim. If you had only patented the concept, think of the money you would have made......just from Kiss alone ;) What a great tale. I may have owned a set of identical columns. Mine were made by Ampeg. I wish I had checked them for scorching.

[@joefordish]

i was just singing your praises on TDPRI... by far my favorite youtube personality! always makes my heart happy when you tackle the big iron!

[@UncleDoug]

Wow, thanks so much, Joe :)

[@Finom1]

Hey Joe, could you please spread the word over at the ampgarage.com/forum/? The world needs to know about Uncle Doug and his contribution to preserving the History of Tube Amplifiers. Thank you for getting the word out!

[@Murry_in_Arizona]

Hope you had a great holiday season and that you and yours are doing great!

[@UncleDoug]

We did indeed, Murry. Hopefully the same is true for you.

[@Bigjoedo66]

Great find UD!! Another informative video as always

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Big Joe.

[@luthravin4774]

Wow Uncle Doug.. What an awesome time capsule!! You have a real keeper there.. it was also a treat to watch you dissect the Reverb tank.. We all knew someone who had one of these 1484’s.. and yours sounds GLORIOUS!! Thanks again for this wonderful episode!! Luth

[@hippyamp]

Always love the videos and your presentation.

[@raycochrane3971]

That was well worth the wait - thanks Uncle Doug.

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

Trying to get my hands on one of these. You're not helping my impulse control! Great video!

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

Purchased. Found a spectacular example with the foot switch about half way in-between us. Luckily I have family much closer to pick it up for me!

[@cchimi1]

That's the one, Uncle Doug. My first amp. Got it for Christmas 1968, along with a Silvertone guitar.

[@rowdyyates3801]

Nice. I can't tell you how pleased I am that once again, you have done everything as well as I would have done it if I had an amp, a soldering iron, a closet full of spare parts, long experience, deep understanding, infinite patience and a clue. Really good Shew.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Rowdy.....high praise indeed :)

[@mamutcat]

Hey, new licks and chords! Guitar playing sounds good. Amp vid is stellar and enlightening as usual.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Allan :)

[@Winterfell1066]

The tone of the amp is fantastic. Great job!

[@UncleDoug]

Glad you liked it, W. Thanks !!

[@angusfrehley2553]

Excellent as always,great info about the reverb tank!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Angus :)

[@williamscaliarini8201]

Beautiful amp uncle Doug. I've been working on guitar amps for 25 years Love your. Repairso your repairs also Terry and Brad.you learn something new everyday sorry about the grammar or lack of it......

[@kgsalvage6306]

Thanks Uncle Doug for going through the reverb tanks in such detail. The little tie down for the center of the spring was missing from the unit I'm working on. As always, You're the best!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, KG. I'm gad the video was helpful.

[@BurtonBoyz715]

OUR BAND....had this amp...a CORNER STONE...back in the day.....I'm being overly EMOTIONAL... ... 🎶I'M TAKING A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY🎶.....sniffle....sigh....

[@UncleDoug]

Your emotional outburst is quite touching, William. I'm glad the video brought back such sweet memories :)

[@stefangies5570]

I am very happy to see a video from you. Excellent video and perfect explanations. A+++

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Stefan :)

[@garryparker337]

Thanks Doug for another fine video of a vintage amp. I almost skipped half the sound test in anticipation of a Hot Rod Extra, but would have missed some of those classic guitar riffs. Double whammy ;)

[@surfstrat59]

Sounds fantastic, Doug. Happy Thanksgiving to you! 🦃🎸🇺🇸

[@rockerz57]

I have three 1484s and cabs and a 1474. They are loud! Love 'em.

[@tmitz73]

Great Vid Uncle Doug!!! Those piazo verbs sure are funky, Carbs look awesome!!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, T73 :)

[@jeffcogan3399]

UD, Thanks for this video and the previous 1485 video. I watched the entire 1485 vid about 3 times with great interest. More about that later. When I bought my 1484 used in 1968, (age 16) I had no idea how great it really was. But after all, I was just a dumb kid. One thing I knew immediately: When I traded the amp for a newer but solid state Silvertone, I knew I had made a dreadful mistake!! Some lessons are learned the hard way! Fast forward to today. Recently acquired my 1484 head and built a speaker cabinet myself with two brand new Jensen C12Qs. After watching your renovation of the Silvertone 1485 amp, part 3. (I guess it was 9 months ago), I started my renovation. Even though the amp was working pretty well, (all but the tremolo was functioning), I cleaned the amp's face and chassis, removed death cap, removed ground switch, removed power outlet, added a speaker jack, and painted the two transformers black. Everything worked out very well and I was encouraged to keep going. I decided to replace seven of the capacitors, (C1, C17, C26, C27,C28,C29, and C30. Then, miraculously found the can capacitor from Hayseed Hamfest! After a few trials and tribulations, (and very good customer service from Tom at Hayseed, have got a really nice and quiet solid amp to play my treasured Clapton and Hendrix licks! Oh, almost forgot, I also replaced all the input jacks with 4 new self grounding Switchcraft jacks which really help quell the unwanted noise. (Also replaced two resistors at the inputs and 3 of them adjacent to the can cap). When all was said and done, the amp really sounds great. Jack and KC would be proud to hear this beast. Couldn't have done it without your fine and entertaining videos. Please keep them coming.

[@brianmoran8998]

great to see you back.

[@UncleDoug]

It' our pleasure, Brian.

[@craigkeller]

I am really surprised at how GREAT it all sounds. The tremolo is strong enough to make me seasick ! Thanks Doug.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Craig. I knew the Trem Hounds would love it :)

[@TheQShow]

Uncle Doug, thank you so much for explaining the reverb tank here. I’ve been trying to repair a guyatone piezo tank and thanks to your video I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to. Thanks again

[@UncleDoug]

Good luck with the repair, QS. Piezo's can be frustrating.

[@kevinwilkins9926]

So nice to see another video. Great to see you have another hot rod to work on too. :-)

[@bootlebeats6331]

That took me back to the past. In the town I came from, that model amp and speaker cab was the P.A. of choice for the bands. (P.A.s weren't available yet) Because its tone was so neutral it was great for vocals instead of its intended design to be a guitar amp.. That was a fun video.

[@thomasburnett4712]

Always worth the wait for an Uncle Doug video! I believe those amps had the head hardwired to the speaker cabinet with brown zip cord when they were new and a lot of owners installed a jack on the chassis so they could plug in other speakers. So the in line jack is less invasive.

[@leroycaudill96]

We actually did our first gigs with one of these amps and a padded custom amp in 1966 brings back many memories. Thanks for the video.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Leroy. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jipes]

Great explanation of reverb function, never asked myself how those springs reverb where affecting the sound. Very neat amp it's really wonderful and sounds really nice

[@larryyouguessame6078]

I bought one of these in 68..used it live for five years..great amp!

[@fredaxmear1121]

You're back !!! Always good tunes. La Grange.

[@UncleDoug]

Hopefully, it was worth the wait, Fred. Thanks !!

[@martinda7446]

Really wonderful channel. Beautifully presented with superior content and quality. The best KZbinrs really make many professional broadcasters look average. Then you have the cats, music and -valves- sorry tubes...Couldn't ask for much more.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow......thanks so much Martin :)

[@MrPnew1]

Beauty, Jack & Ollie made a new video 😁 thanks Uncle Doug, something to watch while I eat breakfast

[@UncleDoug]

Bon appetite......Pedro.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

This video brings back a lot of memories . I bought one new in 1965 , I could not afford a big Fender , I wanted a large 2-12 amp , piggy back with with reverb and tremlo , 60 watts . I ran my new 1965 Epiphone Casino ( saw Kieth Richards on an album cover with one ) thru it ! I was in Rock-n-roll heaven . I was 16 years old , had learned my barre chords and I was ready to rock ! Loved that amp !

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Also , to appreciate it you have to know that I had Baled Hay all summer , and saved every penny for that rig !

[@mark5150ty]

Sounds great Uncle Doug. I'd love to find one of those in a yard sale.

[@johncunningham5435]

Outstanding; very impressive find and amazing originality.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, John.

[@donnyburnssr.4]

Are you jc in sc by chance?I just repaired my 1485 6/10 amp 1963.Recording new tunes now.😎

[@donnyburnssr.4]

Jc from sc? Just started recording new album with my 1485-6/10 1963 silvertone.😎🍻

[@montygore]

I had one close to this in a combo. That thing was LOAD1 Thanks for the fun videos

[@UncleDoug]

My hernia and ruptured discs agree, Monty :)

[@MrCayoCoco]

Very enjoyable--many thanks !!

[@bluesteel48]

Hi Uncle Doug, This model was my first “Big Amp” back in 65. Bought it new from the local Sears on the installment plan. Played mostly Surf and British Invasion in a garage band. Loved it. For me It was the “Fender Twin Reverb” that I could afford at the time. Great video. Brought back a lot of memories. Thanks. Regards, Steve Todd

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Steve. I'm glad the video brought back lots of great memories to so many viewers.

[@DR-mp4gv]

works on car like a classic amp. you rock Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, DR :)

[@dwebster50]

Great interesting display and commentating of an iconic amp...enjoyed your play by play. Your humour is dry and fabulous. I also enjoyed your hot rod ...and particularly the footage of a bamboo chopstick used to plug the vac line ....I must be the same age as you , since I use them with my acoustic guitar repairs ...repurposing them & they are great tools..happy Thanksgiving to you and your family , Alberta Dave

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, Dave. I had to improvise......there were no golf tees handy :)

[@rlibby404]

I can smell it just looking at it. Love those amps!

[@jamesbruno5896]

Awesome job UD! Also cant wait to hear the three little pigs! 👍

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, James. They are singing a happy song.

[@Tonetwisters]

My first amp was an early 1964 Super Reverb that I bought in early '64 ... and blessed to still have! This Silvertone is a mighty fine sounding amp, for sure!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, TT.

[@Justplast]

Another Learning Video. Thank you Uncle Doug Top Job.

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, AC.

[@HipocratesAG]

Great amp Uncle D... but I can't wait to see how that bad ass motor will sound and perform!

[@Ratchet2]

Used to have one of these units back in the mid 80’s. Sounded pretty good.

[@LTJR.]

Yeah they're sort of bassman like, some of them even came with that rickety little cabinet with 6-10" Jensen's in it!

[@geraldschrader8511]

Wow Doug, the installation with those 3x2 carbs looks SWEET! Great call on that.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for the encouragement, Gerald. My wife insists that I am crazy to remove a perfectly good almost new carb and then install three little old-fashioned ones. I'm glad someone else "gets it" :)

[@cvdevol]

That was my first "real" guitar amplifier back in the 60s. Before that I used 2 x 6V6 amp that I scavenged from a hi-fi console. Those Silvertones are fantastic.

[@TheGuitologist]

Hey Doug. Just seeing how you're doing. Hope your holidays went well and you're in good health. Looking forward to the next video, as always.

[@UncleDoug]

Never better, Brad. Thanks for your concern. We've been working on hot rods and other projects for several weeks, but have a new amp video in the works. It should be posted in the very near future.

[@maskedmarauder3278]

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and glancing at three two barrels sitting on the bedside table? Sweet dreams.

[@UncleDoug]

Amen, Lester. You would have to rig some sort of spotlights to illuminate them, and maybe some background music.......by Steppenwolf.

[@SeanKerns]

Sweet amp! I had one of these once, that was given to me by a coworker. His nephew had attacked the back of the amp with a pair of scissors, cutting any wires he saw. Thankfully, it was pretty easy to see what had gone where.

[@UBOOFTB]

Hi U.D., No hear from in a while, I hope you had a great holiday season, and I look forward to seeing next project!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, UB. Likewise on the good holiday wishes. We should be back on the air this month.

[@jokertlr]

Great timing on this. I picked up one of these last week and was just about to take it apart. Not nearly as clean as yours but its pretty solid.

[@noel3422]

It seems this amp inspired uncle doug, loved the 25 percent non original content and still showed you have chops, thank you.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Noel. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@0richbike]

Beyond outstanding. MasterChef can wait;-)

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, OB :) High praise indeed.

[@buzzawuzza3743]

When I was sixteen I joined my first band which rehearsed in the late great Dave M's garage. Dave had THIS Silvertone head and we used it as a PA head for our vocals. Worked great and we crunched our way through Rolling Stones songs and Mountain and CCR hits, etc. Then came the sad day when we showed up to jam and found that Dave had swapped the Silvertone for a lousy Crate guitar amp that you really couldn't get a clean sound out of! It always sounded distorted. Charlie the piano player shook his head and wondered what we were going to sing through. It's funny how one dumb move can begin to derail something that was so cool. You should have heard us play "Break On Through" by the Doors, we did it way faster than the record!

[@UncleDoug]

I wish I could have been there for a performance, BW. I'll bet it was a dandy :)

[@WillyMcCoy50]

3x2's will be fun! Can't wait to see you tune em up!

[@UncleDoug]

They're up and running as we speak, KM, and the results exceeded all expectations.

[@davidrussell8918]

Sounds as it should. Great! Best sounding cheap amp ever made.

[@Kmuggle]

Ha! I used to have one of those! Sold it for a song in the 70's when it looked like tube amps were on their way out.

[@julian65886]

Great tone! Love the tremolo! Great jangly sound!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, JG.

[@Tomater768]

Ah! Love these old Silvertones and Airlines (from Montgomery Wards!) Nice video! One of these was my first amp I serviced (tube sockets and filter caps were bad!!!) My first lesson in electrical safety as I pulled myself off mom's kitchen floor! Learn to drain your caps, kids!! Lol!!!

[@UncleDoug]

I'm glad the video fostered some good.....and instructive.....memories, Thomas.

[@johnsawyer455]

Beautiful amp! A friend just brought me one of these in similar condition! The interior is pristine! I've never seen an amp guts so clean! Thanks for the review, I'll be going through it this weekend, and probably looking for a replacement can cap. FWIW: The original speaker was hard-wired. I will be adding a jack...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, John. Agreed on the can cap and the speaker jack. Good luck with your project.

[@bullthrush]

Beautiful amp and sounds great! The 3x2 carbs look textbook hot rod, fantastic!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks twice, Andrew.

[@Gordonseries385]

Nice I remembered the main filter condensers were red planet ones and that reverb always made buzzing noises enjoyed your video take care

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Gordon. The voltage doubler caps were indeed bright red.

[@sundogaudio851]

Uncle Doug, my first attempted amp repair! When I was oh 12 playing in my buddys basement. I wasnt going to touch it but id fixed all the bad guitar cords succesfully so.What a great learning experience and it was only a small fire. And the feeling came back to that hand. Eventually. :)

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Sundog Audo Fun story!

[@UncleDoug]

Third degree burns and the loss of appendages are a small price to pay for achieving success with amplifier repair, SA :)

[@jackallen6261]

@@UncleDoug ROFLMAO! Great comment Sundog Audo!

[@markweingart7636]

I been going through withdrawal without my Uncle Doug fix !

[@UncleDoug]

Consider this your methadone dose for the week, Mark :)

[@234dilligaf]

I can't believe the condition of that amp for its age. I would treasure a video of you going over the schematic with us for that amp. You explain things so very well in a way that I greatly appreciate.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, 234. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@TheManMan321]

Great job uncle you reminded me of how (without knowing) at 13 years old i tried to blow my eardrums out with this amp, my bro-inlaw had a country western band and the guys would practice at our house and would leave all the instruments and amps all week long there, until the weekend when they had gigs..I remember getting real close to this amp and dial it to 10...sorry no 11 :0) and just bang away with a gibson les paul which i did not know how to play so it sounded horrible but i loved the feeling and the POWER i felt when doing this...also i guess i was a punk music pioneer cause thats what it sounded like (untuned ,violent,loud,dischordant chords with no sense of timing and no beginning and no end.....which after i "learned" how to play i formed a punk band called "the perpetrators" you might remember our hit ....ahhhhh.....none....;0( o well we tried. hehehe love from anaheim Ca

[@janwiedemeijer]

Finally a new Uncle Doug vid!! Love your vids Uncle Doug!, I learned a lot by your technical tube videos! tnx I have to disapoint you on the staines on the speakercloth,, I they are obviously Jim Beam stains.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Jan. The stains certainly don't taste like Jim Beam ;)

[@marekmosiadz1127]

Excellent sound...

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for listening, Marek.

[@lilhuddysguitarshop6780]

Literally had mine opened up replacing the the voltage doubling caps when this popped up a few days ago. Always nice to have some verification/validation as you're moving along. I bypassed the the "ground" switch and am also switching the inputs to a fender style "Hi - Lo" configuration with shorting input jacks. (Crosses fingers that everything works out okay)

[@UncleDoug]

It sounds like you are headed in the right direction with it, Hud. I'll bet it sounds great. Best of luck with it. Happy holidays.

[@movinginstereo40]

It's funny when I watch your downloads. Something about classic amplifiers and classic cars. Maybe it's in their simplicity. I enjoy both of them. Perfect combo. My preference is old ampeg bass amps and 1961 Fender Bassmans. Oh and I'm an airhead. Owner of an original 1959 Pearl White VW Karmann Ghia convertible, last year of the low lights. Thanks for the uploads. Curtis

[@UncleDoug]

You're welcome, Curtis. It's always good to hear from a fellow vintage car and amp nut.

[@kevinking2468]

A friend of mine had one and it was a nice sounding amp.

[@pskemster]

It looks like it was babied pretty much its entire life. Excellent find!

[@jeffmitchell9214]

Best guitar work ever.

[@UncleDoug]

Wow.....thanks, Jeff.

[@ClarenceHW]

Dang! Sounds better than i remember. This is the model I had, never a problem with it, sounded good with a guitar that a lot of bite as i never thought the amp itself had much character, kind of a flat sound. But im not sure my cabinet had Jensens in it. Very nice...thanks. indeed, it did launch a career..

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks, Clarence. You are quite welcome.

[@carlhefley7446]

This was my first amp that i owned back in the mid 70`s.I drove this amp so hard i melted the transformer i think i cried when i realized it was toasted.

[@UncleDoug]

It was probably the output transformer, Carl. They are notoriously weak for an amp of this output power.

[@v12dot]

“Got a bit of wood showing through, but then again who doesn’t ?” My solar panel can testify to that D :)

[@UncleDoug]

Bragging again, Stewart :)

[@v12dot]

Caught rotten D :)

[@lachhebimed]

@@v12dot .

[@michaelsorenson3887]

I JUST got one of these in last night to restore. It's got all the original tubes and caps. Only 2 owners. It's going to be brought back to life soon. You'll probably be seeing it on reverb 😁

[@UncleDoug]

Good luck with it, Mike.

[@davemack6384]

I own a 65. Original tubes were in it when i bought it. My amp tech went over it and switched out the 2 prong plug. Fantastic amp ! Great breakup and takes pedals well.

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks for sharing, Dave.

[@MrBrymstond]

That 350 sent a twitch to certain lower extremity! I love how easy it is to work on these muscle cars, no computer in them, but they had to ruin that for us like that would stop us from working on them. I had a 1979 Z28 MINT CONDITION. It was paid for brand new and garaged until I got it. The original engine was removed and was replaced. It was a 350 totally rebuilt and punched out to a 383 if I remember correctly, new race cam and the heads were done professionally, but I must admit, I had a 400 small block with a Holly 750 Double Pumper. The cops could never catch me. What you have on your beast looks like a Performer intake which is a great choice, but I had a 1981 Dodge Ramcharger 318 2 barrel, but it had the cam for pulling. Someone removed the 4 barrel and put an adapter on the stock intake and a friend handed me no charge a high rise split level Edelbrock so I went out and bought a 650, instant monster 4 on the floor with granny gear as the first gear so normally I started off in second. I was able to pull a Chevy Blazer up a 60 - 70 degree hill in idle with my door open sitting sideways to show off. I always had a thing for only the vapors going to the piston so everything had to be cammed out with the appropriate spacers for the carb and I even did this idea on my furnace, I talked to the guy and told him my idea and he took out this jet element and told me your furnace will never be more efficient using any other as it sprayed a fine mist instead of a stream past the electrodes. I use heating oil and it ran hot after installing this so I knew it was doing the job so I had to adjust it back down to 180 degrees from nearly 200. The efficiency improved 15 to 17% into the 90's in %

[@UncleDoug]

Somehow, this sounds like the lyrics to a Chuck Berry tune, Mr. B. Thanks for sharing it with us :)

[@adamwolfram6126]

I don't know who else said it, but I'm usually compelled to hit the "like" button within a few seconds of watching your videos. Great content!

[@UncleDoug]

Thanks so much, Adam.

[@jeffmitchell9214]

Cool setup on the Hot Rod. Now you need to get an MSD 6AL ignition box. Made a world of difference on my Chevy 350.

[@Vic-qi4bs]

I bought a 1484 in 1965 when I was 14. Although it was powerful and sounded great, I did not appreciate it. I wanted a Fender, Kustom or Vox amp like the other bands had. Now I have all the Amps I wanted as a kid, and plan to buy a 1484 for fun. Thanks for the video. Victor

[@UncleDoug]

The grass is always greener, particularly when we're young, Vic. Glad you enjoyed the vid :)

[@alanhoggard4554]

Badass, both car and amp!

[@treborheminway1196]

Both the amp and the coupe look great UD.

[@scottdunn2178]

Had one around 1982, they sound great cranked up!

[@UncleDoug]

Yes, they do, Scott.

[@tklykun9858]

Its Thanks giving 2019 9:05pm sitting on the couch with what is probably the smoothest cat in the world laying across my lap and my left elbow resting on the top of a Sears Silvertone Twinchassis number 185 11040 when I spotted your thumbnail . I recently purchased this amp from my friends older brother for $150. He received it from his parents in 71along with a ES335 as a graduation present I asked why and he said he wanted to buy a Crate amp. First thing I did was separate the factory umbilical cord and figure out if the foot switch was the reverb problem It wasnt. As soon as Daisy lets me get up Ill have my tank out and my piezos serviced and no hes going to keep the guitar...for now. new sub. Terry

[@UncleDoug]

Welcome, Terry. It sounds like the perfect Thanksgiving.....comfortable couch......Daisy the cat.....and a great amp to torture the neighbors. Life is good !!!!

[@scott729]

Really cool UD... those things hold onto a pretty penny. Love the speaker compliment too....... speaking of, what a nice gesture of your follower/ viewer to give you those two Jensen's, wow - generous indeed. You need to add some kaleidoscope, or spinning author heads as a video enhancement while you... er I mean Jack Ollie are playing tunes... that would be so cool (daddy-o). Thanks UD ... always a pleasure.

[@UncleDoug]

The pleasure is ours, Scott. Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions.