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In this video I show you how I install a 3 prong power cord in a vintage amp (in this case a 1966 Fender Pro Reverb, but the method applies to most other vintage amps with a 2 prong power cord).
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Products used:
Auto Range Multimeter: www.circuitspecialists.com/pr...
Multimeter probes: www.amazon.com/dp/B0895GQ4YG?...
Snuffer Stick: www.tedweber.com/amptechtools...
Soldering Iron: www.circuitspecialists.com/pr...
Kester Solder: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Solder Sucker: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
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Timestamps:
0:00 Test subject
0:20 Steps to make amp safe
2:04 Discharge caps safely
2:47 Standby Switch ON/OFF
3:57 Hand in pocket trick
4:53 Inspecting 2 prong
5:37 Soldering time!
6:40 Strain Relief removal
7:49 New 3 prong
9:20 Wire placement
10:27 REMOVE FUSE
10:40 Soldering time!
11:35 Neutral wiring
13:10 Fuse / Hot wiring
17:06 BIG soldering iron
18:54 Cleaning chassis
20:40 Scoring chassis for solder
22:54 Soldering to chassis
26:00 Continuity test
27:21 Closeup overview
28:38 Checking our work
30:48 Outro
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