Beautiful work. I rarely understand what is actually happening but I’m still watching. Your skills amaze me. Thanks again Aloha
@papadelta17914 ай бұрын
Will try the MOD caps on my next job. I dont do a lot of amp work and do have some sprague atoms left in stock. Thank you for your videos and sharing your info.
@Males_Should_Be_Abused6 ай бұрын
I love this channel because not only is it directly informative.. you are also indirectly informative. What I mean is when listening to amp techs (basically anyone I’m paying money to) if they don’t sound as enthusiastic or honest as you it’s an immediate red flag in my eyes! I can tell from watching you that you value and understand the service/customer relationship very well. Unfortunately dishonesty always has a place in this world but people like yourself help people pick up on the scent of that before any money is exchanged. You are the real deal 👌👌
@dangolguitartech6 ай бұрын
That vibrato channel sounds really fantastic… Great job and another great video. Thanks!
@DukeStarbuckle6 ай бұрын
It must be fascinating to open an amp that has so many original parts and know that you're one of the few to EVER see the inside of this thing. It's like amp-archaeology.
@roberthastings7086 ай бұрын
Vintage pieces of junk...excellent. you made me chuckle.
@YeatzeeGuitar6 ай бұрын
Solid indeed! Love when these types of amps end up on the bench.
@Tibbon6 ай бұрын
I've got a 66' in similar condition on my bench right now. Entirely original as far as I can tell. I'm going to go through and do similar.
@travismccartney6 ай бұрын
And hey, thanks for putting this content out there for us. It is much appreciated!
@tjminasi14426 ай бұрын
Video production: so much improved. Audio quality: So much better. Link to previous video in the ‘66 Bandmaster episodes. I’d say, Lyle, you are killing it in content creation these days! Congrats!🎉🎉🎉
@davegenske89736 ай бұрын
Nice work. Everything clean and tidy. Would love to have that amp after you’re finished. I bet that owner will be very happy
@BXGuitars6 ай бұрын
I wish I had a decent amp tech in my area. Watching these videos makes me want to dive in, but I'm terrified of messing something up. 😆
@Swine-O-Sonic6 ай бұрын
My friend it's not so hard. Doing to look like this chap and his standards.. well... Getting stuff to work is ok.. You have to start to get better put it that way 😊
@russellhltn13966 ай бұрын
"And hey!" Your self. Thanks for recording!
@maxvockner6 ай бұрын
Love the bandmaster work. My buddy has one that he did a bunch of bad work on that I have slowly fixed. What a great sounding amp.
@charlesstafford34576 ай бұрын
Wow…what a treat Mr Caldwell… must be fun to work on the good stuff… what a talent sir… love this channel!!! Thank you!!!
@michaelfuller346 ай бұрын
And Hey! Thanks for sharing!
@sgt.grinch32996 ай бұрын
Another episode when I learn new things. Thank you Sir. I enjoy watching and one last congratulations on the 50k subs. Well deserved.
@brettmetivier62566 ай бұрын
@psionicaudio I wonder if a mids pot for each channel could go where those mystery jacks are ?
@alexwoolridge94aw6 ай бұрын
Noice. Always a treat to see the insides of these old amps.
@recklesstoboggan6 ай бұрын
Getting the band(master) back together!
@Dean_Owens6 ай бұрын
i appreciate the work you do... but also that you put out short videos. I needed a quick break from work and this was the perfect amount of time... unlike others who have to release 30 minute videos.
@curtiseverett16716 ай бұрын
yeah, and most videos have so much unnecessary talking and fluff to waste your time.........Lyle's videos are 14Karat meat and potatoes. (no filler) He is The best!
@tomfoolery20826 ай бұрын
Sounds really good from here .
@jimsalman72576 ай бұрын
A wonderful artifact from a bygone era when Fender cared about Quality, Serviceability, and Longevity.
@chrisfit6 ай бұрын
Wish I would have seen this video before I replaced the cathode bypass caps on my ‘66 Deluxe reverb. Using the old cap’s ground wire in that way is a lot easier and more tidy. Also I didn’t twist the 2 caps lead’s together so it’s just a mess of too many wires at the hole. Also I think I used too much solder and when I tap the board in a certain spot all the bass goes away on the vibrato channel. 😅
@carljohnson83646 ай бұрын
👏👏👏🤘😎🤘🫵are the man Lyle!! Cheers neighbor 🍻
@martinreid17406 ай бұрын
Great work as usual and it sounds great even now.
@BenState6 ай бұрын
Great work as usual mate. Thanks for sharing.
@victorbeebe83726 ай бұрын
Mahalo Lyle. Sounds good.
@MattXScott6 ай бұрын
You sir, are a wizard
@Aeidotronics6 ай бұрын
Top work, as always.
@yaanno6 ай бұрын
Nice vid as always. Could you show a detailed segment in a vid on how you do that pretty dome solder on the eyelets? I know it is a silly request but that is one thing (among others) I couldn't quite manage in my projects :) Many thanks!
@jackmckee81966 ай бұрын
Fascinating. Uncle Doug told me to use 1watt screen resistors because they were chosen to match the math of Ohm’s Law and if they fail it protects the OT and power tubes. I was gonna use 3w like you did here bc Rob Robinette says to. Im curious if you agree that the schematic valued 1w act as a sort of protective fuse like this or simply need to be replaced too often vs the 3w. I took Uncle Doug’s advice this time. Thanks man!
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
I find 1Ws can give false failures just from normal heat in operation. If you want “the best” option then install an HT fuse. Much less expensive for an owner to change a fuse than to have a tech change resistors. Most Fender power tube failures involve the heater circuit, and I do put 1/2W heater balance resistors in to be “fuses” in case of a short, as real fuses are not ideal in a heater supply due to high inrush current.
@jackmckee81966 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, man😊
@samuel_towle6 ай бұрын
I had a sneaking suspicion that you would be adding "check / replace bias supply diodes" to your list from the last video.
@mikegrisafi5416 ай бұрын
Man that thing sounds killer...clear and rich in all the right ways! Funny you mention the 12at7 in the PI. Was just recently looking at some schematics for some old fenders and noticed the choice to use 12at7 on the PI that are biased with values appropriate for a 12ax7. Suppose its been long proven to be just fine.....but curiosity has me wondering if theres anything to gain (other than wasted current) by modding these more toward what a 12at7 would expect... maybe something like 18-22k on the plates over a shared 100-220 ohm at the cathode?
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
See the ‘70s Fenders where they changed to a “more optimal” AT7 circuit. Pros/cons each way. If you do the ‘70s just remember they made the input cap 3x too large.
@mikegrisafi5416 ай бұрын
@@PsionicAudio ah yes, just looked at the aa768. 47k/470 with .001 which I thought would be tiny...now I'm noticing the 500pF on the ab763. Having a Mandela Effect moment going on right now and questioning my life choices...especially the .022 in my main gig amp. Yikes...
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
It’s 10nF on that schematic. Should be 3.3nF.
@mikegrisafi5416 ай бұрын
@@PsionicAudio I wasn't able to find schems online with either of those values but have no problem deferring to your experience. 3.3nF seems like the perfect general purpose value kneeing off at around 24hz. Appreciate your content Lyle!
@curtiseverett16716 ай бұрын
best videos on KZfaq.........
@TeleCaster666 ай бұрын
I'd love to see your thoughts on an Amplified Nation amp.
@Ian-jt2yzАй бұрын
Thanks for the instructional videos. Can you tell me the specs of the Diode, s you replaced. What wattage do you recommend ?
@PsionicAudioАй бұрын
1N4007s.
@Ian-jt2yzАй бұрын
@@PsionicAudio Thanks for the reply and greetings from Australia.
@richardlynch56326 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUUULLL...!!!😃👍👍 😎✌👍❤🖖
@billzumwalt3246 ай бұрын
I have seen and had several failures of those “MOD” electrolytic caps. I know they are less expensive but not worth it in the long run. They look cool though.
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
I’ve used an awful lot with no issues, including relative long term. I know there was a bad batch of 20uF 500Vs at the beginning of that run.
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
But if any cap I used here fails in a shorter period of time than I’d expect (15-20 years) I’ll change it out at no cost to the owner. I was not quick to jump on the MOD train.
@billzumwalt3245 ай бұрын
@@PsionicAudio Maybe that is what I encountered . It was a DIY 5E3 someone made . It was brought to me to fix and that is what I found, a bad MOD cap in the power supply.
@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG6 ай бұрын
That's not actually flux on the bottom of the rectification board; it's a substance known as Samba Terasi; an Indonesian chili relish that I use on my morning eggs.
@jmartinez23676 ай бұрын
Have you ever worked on a Fender Supersonic 60? I’ve had two and both were very noisy/hissy amps. I wonder if that noise floor could have been fixed…
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
Yeah, they’re awful things. If you completely bypass the effects loop it helps. This after replacing the F&Ts and redoing the 5W zeners and resistors in the LVS.
@thebonebox4886 ай бұрын
I'm becoming a master through osmosis😉
@retread10836 ай бұрын
After seeing Brad's recent video of a late-model Hiwatt with the hybrid turret board / printed board, the Fender eyelet board looks even more disappointing. I get Leo wanting to save a dime at every turn. And eyelets rather than turrets is an understandable choice. But the board material just makes me sad. On the other hand, it keeps guys like you in high demand. I reckon part 3 will feature checks for DC leakage and remedies among other details?
@burnsy556 ай бұрын
I have a '66 bandmaster that I bought as a heaping pile of junk, but is now one of my best amps. The normal channel is excellent. How much of a volume/gain difference do you have between the normal and vibrato channel? Seems the tremolo circuit really loads the vibrato channel down and kills the gain.
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
It’s only a slight increase of the volume pot different.
@davidaxt86286 ай бұрын
How did you check the reverse bias voltage leakage of the diodes?
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
With a meter.
@soapboxearth26 ай бұрын
Would using a higher value cap on the bias board change rhe sound at all ?
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
No, the only consideration is the larger the cap the longer it takes for the bias voltage to be fully present. And you don’t want the bias to take longer than B+ if you have a SS rectified amp and don’t use standby. Bias must be present and stable first.
@Swine-O-Sonic6 ай бұрын
God thats quiet. My 76 is far more noisy.. i just dont want to hunt out all those carbon comps.
@PsionicAudio6 ай бұрын
I haven’t changed any of the CCs in the signal path. While CCs can exhibit noise it’s far less of an issue than people think. Odds are your issues are the ‘76 having a heavily waxed board which usually becomes conductive.
@Swine-O-Sonic6 ай бұрын
@@PsionicAudio it's got those frying noises... But yeah the boards very waxy. It's mostly the normal channel too. Let's just say it has issues on many levels