On the previous video I learned that the camera memory recall is not to be trusted. On this one I learned that the focus peaking lies, so you can see some components just on the edge of being in focus. That’s why I went back and added some in-focus inserts. Getting there…
Thank you so mouch for making these videos. I can point peope directly here instead of trying to explain these reliabilty mods for the Fender reissue amps. You rule, Lyle!
Thanks… another great video Lyle!!! Can’t imagine anyone knowing more about fixing , troubleshooting ,upgrading,modding etc…tube amps. I own 5 fenders a peavey a vox an orange a Marshall, and at some point I need an awesome tech to service them. I’m visually impaired and cannot drive and live outside Memphis about 20 miles… so if one day one guy brings a pile of amps you’ll know it’s me! Really enjoy this channel Lyle…you are a celebrity of techs!!! Hope the family thing goes as planned!
My guess on the v3 the grid wire is acting like an antenna surprised then not more noise like a buzz and hiss by that poor run of the grid wire. Besides not having a good grid stop resistor. Always informative videos.
Let's put a tiny loop antenna on the reverb driver grids, so it can pick up 60Hz hum from the heaters and everything else around the amp. Internal tooth lock washers 3/8 inch = $0.05 cents for a 50,000 lot and $0.04 for 100K lots. 8 cents each for 1000 which is fine for an amp shop that fixes modern Fender amps. $80 for a box of 1000.
Some accountant found a way to make his/her boss happy when (s)he reported higher dividends to their investors. Tooth washers? Who needs em?? Money, money, money, monaaaay.
I’ve shown that in other videos, but I don’t know which ones. I’m about to do the third video on this amp and I’ll show that specifically. Look for it tomorrow.
Would be very interested to see a torque wrench on those output sockets just to see how tight you make them. Looked like you were really straining there 😊. Have you ever stripped one?
If you look carefully at where Lyle is holding the ratchet, it's fairly close to the pivot point when tightening the output jacks and even closer when tightening the reverb jacks (the pivot point is in his palm). Closer to the pivot point creates less torque for the same amount of effort. A predictable way of getting things properly tight with less danger of breaking or stripping things.
I was wondering if it's important to have your amp grounded at the wall socket (like the third prong). I got a sears amp from the 1970s and it has a two prong power cable, wondering if I'll get shocked or somth.
That the Output Tranny depends on the output jack ground and had no locking washer made me cringe, almost throw up in my mouth a little. Intermittent ground doesn't sound too safe for man nor machine. Just about every player {myself included} has come across that problem, or the front panel getting loose from normal transport/wear/tear. Been lucky besides blowing some tubes, fuses, and frying some resistors. Any amp designed as worthy to be on stage or the road should not have that problem at all, or at least should last until a tube change/other problem occurs. Connections/Connectors are key. Whether they be wire, solder, Molex, hardware, etc. I would suggest at least once {twice if you can} a year a Tech visit for gigging players and every two years if you're just an at home or low hour hobby type player. Worth the bench fee imo.
On the previous video I learned that the camera memory recall is not to be trusted. On this one I learned that the focus peaking lies, so you can see some components just on the edge of being in focus. That’s why I went back and added some in-focus inserts.
Getting there…
Thank you so mouch for making these videos. I can point peope directly here instead of trying to explain these reliabilty mods for the Fender reissue amps.
You rule, Lyle!
Slowing the tremolo speed is much appreciated. I'm looking forward to the next steps, your work is neat, clean & awesome man.
“Make sure those effers are tight!” 😂
Caution Professional at Work
Really makes me glad I've never wasted my money on these Fender amps. So much work needed to get them right. Cool video as always.
Thanks… another great video Lyle!!! Can’t imagine anyone knowing more about fixing , troubleshooting ,upgrading,modding etc…tube amps. I own 5 fenders a peavey a vox an orange a Marshall, and at some point I need an awesome tech to service them. I’m visually impaired and cannot drive and live outside Memphis about 20 miles… so if one day one guy brings a pile of amps you’ll know it’s me! Really enjoy this channel Lyle…you are a celebrity of techs!!! Hope the family thing goes as planned!
Such great information. Thanks
Thanks you! Sharing your knowledge is such a gift!
My guess on the v3 the grid wire is acting like an antenna surprised then not more noise like a buzz and hiss by that poor run of the grid wire. Besides not having a good grid stop resistor. Always informative videos.
I'm a fan of grid stoppers. Grid stoppers everywhere!
Let's put a tiny loop antenna on the reverb driver grids, so it can pick up 60Hz hum from the heaters and everything else around the amp. Internal tooth lock washers 3/8 inch = $0.05 cents for a 50,000 lot and $0.04 for 100K lots. 8 cents each for 1000 which is fine for an amp shop that fixes modern Fender amps. $80 for a box of 1000.
Some accountant found a way to make his/her boss happy when (s)he reported higher dividends to their investors. Tooth washers? Who needs em?? Money, money, money, monaaaay.
100% I wouldn't touch a R.I. Fender amp with a barge pole. Not when they cost what they cost vs an original.
Greetings Sir.
I had one of those, I paid $65.00 for it (The real 1965). Of course this was back in 1968. I never knew what became of it.
How do you keep from ruining the traces with heat? I had a 1998 Deville where the traces just started peeling up when trying to replace components.
I’ve shown that in other videos, but I don’t know which ones. I’m about to do the third video on this amp and I’ll show that specifically. Look for it tomorrow.
Would be very interested to see a torque wrench on those output sockets just to see how tight you make them. Looked like you were really straining there 😊. Have you ever stripped one?
I don’t know that a regular human could strip a Switchcraft jack without cross-threading. I don’t have a calibrated torque wrench. But they are TIGHT.
If you look carefully at where Lyle is holding the ratchet, it's fairly close to the pivot point when tightening the output jacks and even closer when tightening the reverb jacks (the pivot point is in his palm). Closer to the pivot point creates less torque for the same amount of effort. A predictable way of getting things properly tight with less danger of breaking or stripping things.
I was wondering if it's important to have your amp grounded at the wall socket (like the third prong). I got a sears amp from the 1970s and it has a two prong power cable, wondering if I'll get shocked or somth.
short answer (pun intended)...
...Yes.
That the Output Tranny depends on the output jack ground and had no locking washer made me cringe, almost throw up in my mouth a little. Intermittent ground doesn't sound too safe for man nor machine. Just about every player {myself included} has come across that problem, or the front panel getting loose from normal transport/wear/tear. Been lucky besides blowing some tubes, fuses, and frying some resistors. Any amp designed as worthy to be on stage or the road should not have that problem at all, or at least should last until a tube change/other problem occurs. Connections/Connectors are key. Whether they be wire, solder, Molex, hardware, etc. I would suggest at least once {twice if you can} a year a Tech visit for gigging players and every two years if you're just an at home or low hour hobby type player. Worth the bench fee imo.
At 5:20 you tighten the output jacks...any reason you don't use the wratchet function on your wrench? Just curious.
Yeah, deep socket and narrow nut. It would likely slip off if I did it ratcheting (I’ve had that happen).
@@PsionicAudio Aha!! I knew you'd have a good reason. Makes perfect sense.
Why did you use uninsulated the bus wire across the pins on the Reverb driver sockets? Does it carry some sort of increased risk of a short?
It worked fine for Leo. Those wires cannot contact each other.
no tooth washers? wtf .. :(
Can we get a torq spec on just how tight those jacks need to be ? 🤔
Effing tight!😂
Amp techs have family?
Would the point to point reissues be worth the extra $$? Are those done right?
No, they’re lipstick on a pig.
Lyle, do you have a part number for that 470Ω / 5W resistor you use ?
Vishay AC series. Tube Depot stocks the 3W 470 and the 5W 1K.