I can't believe you left those great big dimples the transformers made over the years. I have a Bassman 100 1972 that made the same dimples. I straightened them up.
Yes, He has no idea how hard that waffled chassis is making me cringe every time I see it. I would have hat two steel plates and a 3 pound hammer on that the moment it was out of the dishwasher.
I love this type of series. As a hobby builder I sometimes gravitate to conversions simply because for me it's cheaper to buy a hot rod deluxe with a fried board for 300 bucks and hand wire a bassman or plexi . It's so cool to see something so neglected and disgusting , turn I to an amazing amp that will last for many more decades. Reminds me of the psionic series wih the heavily rusted bf bassman.
Hi Chris, enjoying this series and all the videos really, thanks for the content! Question on your “star” grounding point. Did you consider a tag strip there, in your mind is one better than the other? Cheers and all the best in 2025!
My OCD would have forced me to give those transformers a lick of black Hammerite. Takes me back seeing that old 135. I had one many moons ago, with the matching 2x15. I replaced the crap stock drivers with Peavey Black Widows and it sounded mega. I sold it in the 1980s (in mint condition) when we bass players went Trace Elliott crazy. Wish I'd hung on to it.
Yup, because they weren’t fully tightened down…it’s not rocket science and there’s no need to be a smart arse. Please read the comments disclaimer in the video description before you post in the future.
We’ve all been waiting for the chassis dimples at the transformer mounting points to be straightened. Did I miss something? I’ve been following intensely. Part 8 was a wash for me.
I can't believe you left those great big dimples the transformers made over the years. I have a Bassman 100 1972 that made the same dimples. I straightened them up.
You'll find out more in the next episode :)
Yes, He has no idea how hard that waffled chassis is making me cringe every time I see it.
I would have hat two steel plates and a 3 pound hammer on that the moment it was out of the dishwasher.
So I'm not the only one who noticed.
Chris, we're all waiting to see how
you straighten out that chassis.
Do tell
Block of wood and hammer..or a car-jack.
Really enjoying this, can’t wait for the next one
I would have wire brushed the rust and painted the Transformers, removing the bells to visually check for evidence of heat damage to the windings.
Thanks
I love this type of series. As a hobby builder I sometimes gravitate to conversions simply because for me it's cheaper to buy a hot rod deluxe with a fried board for 300 bucks and hand wire a bassman or plexi . It's so cool to see something so neglected and disgusting , turn I to an amazing amp that will last for many more decades.
Reminds me of the psionic series wih the heavily rusted bf bassman.
To get that board off, screw bolts out .
Looking good now.
looking awesome!
Hi Chris, enjoying this series and all the videos really, thanks for the content! Question on your “star” grounding point. Did you consider a tag strip there, in your mind is one better than the other? Cheers and all the best in 2025!
Did I miss it? Did you clear coat that bare metal before starting the fit-out?
I gave it a light dusting but didn’t film it 👍
My OCD would have forced me to give those transformers a lick of black Hammerite. Takes me back seeing that old 135. I had one many moons ago, with the matching 2x15. I replaced the crap stock drivers with Peavey Black Widows and it sounded mega. I sold it in the 1980s (in mint condition) when we bass players went Trace Elliott crazy. Wish I'd hung on to it.
Watch a lot of your amp videos i did a restoration on a vibroverb when i did the chassis i used a soda blaster cleaned it up nice.
The reason the stand-off positions seem to move slightly is because the stand-offs are not at 90degrees to the chassis 😉😉
Incorrect…it’s because I drilled 3.2mm holes for M3 hardware 😂
@ in a previous episode you did put the board on loosely and it did fit 😉😉
Yup, because they weren’t fully tightened down…it’s not rocket science and there’s no need to be a smart arse. Please read the comments disclaimer in the video description before you post in the future.
@ ooh dear Chris. I wasn’t trying to be a smart arse.
You guys are cracking me up! Yo hoho! Love the vids Chris!
We’ve all been waiting for the chassis dimples at the transformer mounting points to be straightened. Did I miss something? I’ve been following intensely. Part 8 was a wash for me.
Sorry man but this drags on too long...