Reissue Reimagined | 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Reborn

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Reissue Reimagined | 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Reborn

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8 ай бұрын

I'm proud of this little gem, though I don't see myself doing this kind of project again.
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These are things I get asked about a lot :
Amp Tech Gear Used :
Hakko FX-951 soldering station
Weller SPG 80L soldering iron (chassis work)
Rigol DS1054Z digital oscilloscope
Thsinde 18B+ digital multimeters
Kester 60/40 solder
Techspray #4 No-Clean Desoldering Braid
Below are things that make this channel possible that people don’t usually think about. If any of these companies want to send me new and wonderful toys, I’m open to that. I can’t take free stuff when it comes to the amps I review, etc, but for the stuff below, bribe away!
Microphones/Audio Equipment :
Guitar Amps : Royer R-10 Hot Rod and/or Shure SM57 (noted in videos)
Voiceover Bench : sE Audio sE8 (small diaphragm condenser)
Voiceover Streaming : Shure SM57 with shockmount and windscreen
Voiceover Mic Arms : Elgato Wave Mic arms
Guitar Mic Stand : Gator Frameworks short weighted base stand with boom
Mic Cables and Guitar Cables : Mogami/Neutrik
Mic pre : MOTU M2
DAW : Logic Pro X on MacBook Pro 16 running Sonoma 14.0
Plugins : No effects other than level matching/normalization unless a recording
specifically has reverb etc added in post (rare, various Waves plugins)
Monitors : Yamaha HS7s
Monitor Stands : Gator Frameworks Desktop Clamp-On Stands
Monitor Isolation Mounts : IsoAcoustics Iso-Puck Minis
Headphones : Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (main)
Headphones : Sony MDR-7506 (alternate)
Video Equipment :
Camera : Sony ZVE-10 with SmallRig Cage (main)
Lens : Sigma f2.8 18-50mm (main)
Lens : Sony ZVE10 kit lens (rarely used)
B Camera : Apple iPhone 13 Pro (rarely used)
Tripod : SmallRig 71” with SmallRig Fluid Video Head
Streaming Mount : Elgato Master Mount S with SmallRig Ballhead
Bench Light : SmallRig RC 120D
Bench Light Diffusor : SmallRig Lantern Softbox
Bench C-Stands (light and overhead camera) : Neewer Pro SS Heavy Duty
Streaming Light : SmallRig RC 120B
Streaming Diffusor : SmallRig Parabolic Softbox
Streaming Light Mount : SmallRig 148CM Wall Mount Boom with Triangle Base
Various Other Lights : Neewer LED Panels with Neewer Softboxes
Video Software :
Davinci Resolve 18.6
Paul Leeming LUTs
Adobe Illustrator 28.0
Adobe Photoshop 25.0
Ecamm Live (streaming software)

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@travismccartney 8 ай бұрын

I love the idea of a quality PCB that fits the standoff spacing on the fender reissue amps, deluxe reverb and Princeton at the least.

@Strumbum01 8 ай бұрын

That’s a work of art, Lyle! Sounds great too!

@mrmesh1983 8 ай бұрын

Awesome work and sound. Would happily buy a pre-assembled board or a board with kit of parts! 😀

@mendamp1715 8 ай бұрын

I’m in total agreement! I’ll take two…

@retread1083 8 ай бұрын

A well-thought printed board might be better. But to my eye, a turret board is more pleasing. Thanks for the eye-candy, my friend.

@breathtimebreath4934 5 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Beautiful work Lyle!!! Killer tones!!!!

@roberthurless4615 8 ай бұрын

Very nice work. I used to build turret boards for Plexi's and JCM 800's, and yes, it is a LOT of work.

@scottketterer1672 8 ай бұрын

I like the use of radial caps. At this point it just makes sense.

@roberthastings708 8 ай бұрын

Wow. Even on my headphones it sounds great!!! Love your work.

@sgt.grinch3299 8 ай бұрын

After all the videos I have watched of you repairing amps, I’m always amazed at the consistency of the sound of the Fenders when you are completed. Your ear must be very sensitive.

@BenState 8 ай бұрын

Nice work Lyle. Very nice. I think the drop in board pcb design would be smart, that way you can service your clients without the super hassle of rebuilding it to get it to your standard.

@BradsGuitarGarage 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic build! Now an heirloom amp!

@alvagoldbook2 8 ай бұрын

Very cool, Lyle! I’ve often thought of doing something similar and just making the Vibrato channel moderately high gain, say 70’s classic rock kind of a thing. I did this modification on one where the bass and treble pots are push pull so when both are out you get the standard 6k8 value and one of them out is a mids boost and the other is a mids cut. I agree if you do this again you might as well save yourself the headache and get a PCB made. It’s not like axial filter caps are getting easier to come by.

@macintune 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work , it Sounds and Looks fantastic! I wish fender would hire you to consult with them and help us get back to being able to purchase good Fender amps.Also, help you produce your own Psionic Audio Design at the level of quality the satisfies you, and I could afford!

@craigmaloney7471 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful as always. I would love to put one of these boards in my 65DRRI

@harrisondvargo72 5 ай бұрын

True high-art my friend!

@erik2446 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Please do the PCB!

@boogierandy7547 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful work!!

@jakeb9121 7 ай бұрын

Very nice work. Thanks for the informative videos.

@mikewithers299 8 ай бұрын

That amp sounds amazing Lyle! Yes i agree turrent boards are very labor intensive and time consuming. Your version of a PC board will definitely speed up the process and sound just as good. Thanks for sharing all your work with us "amp geeks"

@jasongormley5174 8 ай бұрын

Now there's my dream amp... drop in board - great idea... thanks as always for the beautiful sounds

@robertbarnes9745 8 ай бұрын

Talk about labor intensive! Beautiful work, but sure can't make a living doing that.

@Lu_Woods 8 ай бұрын

Sounds rock solid...looks it too !! ; )

@Satchmoeddie 8 ай бұрын

Maybe make a universal Fender board that covers a wider range of classic Fender amps, with optional turrets so it works with numerous models. That is absolutely gorgeous workmanship, as per usual for Lyle Caldwell.

@75YBA 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been meaning to email you and Brad a hello video. Many thanks for letting me hang out. Hope you and yours have a safe and happy holiday. I will email you both soon. All the best!

@richardlynch5632 8 ай бұрын

Excellent idea...😎👍👍

@ACockburn1967 7 ай бұрын

Really nice build - sign me up for the drop in board for my '65 DRRI!

@elbowjames7625 8 ай бұрын

I, for one, would be very happy with, and would welcome, a properly-designed and executed drop-in PC board for the DRRI. Hope you find the time to go through with it eventually.

@youropionmattersnot 8 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@tracyc7813 8 ай бұрын

Very nice. I like those changes very much.

@moxbagel 7 ай бұрын

I would totally buy a "hand wire your own deluxe reverb-ish amp" kit.

@matthewf1979 7 ай бұрын

So, I asked Dr Z about using star washers on his new Z80 video….. It was a simple question. He replied and it should be seen by all(5 paragraphs). I had no idea the subject was so dang touchy with him.

@PsionicAudio 7 ай бұрын

Just saw that. In his partial defense, you worded your question pretty aggressively. Most of the criticisms I’ve had of his amps have been the Mk I reverb circuit which he addressed with the Mk II, reverb tanks in heads humming because of transformer proximity (get combos, not heads if you want a Z with reverb), and the jacks not having toothed washers. And Switchcraft makes longer bushing jacks that work with his chassis/panel thicknesses. As to pots, yeah, he’s right, not every value is available in every taper with a longer bushing, and as he doesn’t make ground through pot casings that’s just a downside that sometimes the pots will be loose. But jacks…

@matthewf1979 7 ай бұрын

@@PsionicAudio Well, I didn’t think it was aggressive. I liked the new amp too. Very interesting design to resurrect. We have his reasoning on record and an intent to finally fix the issue. Machining a chassis has to be way more expensive than a volume order. The flat back CTS pots have 100% interchangeable parts, seems like a big enough order would fix it. I’ve swap wafers to get the right bushing/shaft all the time. Surely the factory can just build what one needs.

@ourlifeinwyoming4654 8 ай бұрын

Put me on the list for one of your boards. I’d make a donation or pay just to have a layout of that board so I can build my own. Yes - that’s a ton of work!!!

@hotbrakepads 8 ай бұрын

Wow dude, great work!!! I wish you could do this to my Twin reissue or sell the board for a twin as well!

@jmayoral 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work and sound !

@massimos6863 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos and your work, awesome 👌

@cactus-mcjacktus 8 ай бұрын

This is gorgeous, but as you said, i think if you were gonna really throw down for an amp, you’d want it to be your own. Completely understandable, and hopefully a Psionic amp is in the cards eventually!

@merlesson1164 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work.

@johnl8081 8 ай бұрын

What, no effects loop?!? Only kidding! Thank goodness and beautiful work! How about posting a layout in the future?

@glenndavis6793 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work

@spitfirem1 8 ай бұрын

If you build the drop-in board, I'm definitely a buyer. Hate the noise on my 68 custom.

@Elraurko 8 ай бұрын

Stunning ❤

@mattjohnson6916 8 ай бұрын

Man, that looks and sounds fantastic! The new owner should really love it! Quick question: What gauge of wire do you like to use for the heater supply hookups in an amp like this, 18AWG or 20AWG?

@PsionicAudio 8 ай бұрын

I used 20 for the 6V6s and 22 for the novals. I only use 18 for larger power tubes with higher heater current draws.

@christophersambuco9414 8 ай бұрын

I wonder if it would be worth selling unpopulated turret boards for conversion projects. I'm sure that there will be a lot of eager customers. Count me in for a couple.

@kevinfarrellUK 8 ай бұрын

I imagine the work you have done would at least double the cost of the amp, and be worth every penny. ;)) Ps… no stereo footswitch? For real? That made me smile! :))

@PsionicAudio 8 ай бұрын

I could have made one real quick but didn’t bother. ;)

@jeffharper2661 8 ай бұрын

You should send this to Fender!!!!!😂😂😂😂

@Dbj5555555 4 ай бұрын

Would be nice to get these for my 2 68 customs. Are you going to do the drop in board work?

@MarketingVideography 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoy vids although non-tech. XD champ owner that learned after many years of ownership a few mods can vastly improve Fenders products. Changed the speakers and got an attenuater to run the at 7 and I dont even recognize the amp.😊 Can the 68 Custom PR be modded to sound like the original and is it worth for an occasional public player? Thanks.

@Strumbum01 Ай бұрын

Hi Lyle! Are you still gonna offer these drop in boards? I’d be interested in one. Thanks!

@jamescassidy4045 6 ай бұрын

Hey, dumb question, but what are those little eyelets on the board called? Also where can one buy them? Thanks man! Beautiful build!

@gregpilcher7996 8 ай бұрын

Great looking build. Sounds great! Do you mind telling me which version you used to add the effects to the normal channel?

@daviddaniels6473 8 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@gigmandrew8975 8 ай бұрын

Bravo!

@mdominic 6 ай бұрын

Hi. I hope it’s OK that I’m asking a question about my own amp. I have a 65 deluxe reverb issue from 2003. I just had it serviced by the person who was the main tube guy in New York, but he has now left the state permanently. In the clip the there is a click. It happens about two minutes after I turn on the amp (the clip is only 3 seconds). It come from the area of the chassis that I am showing, I think. It's possible that there is a slight loss of volumeI after it clicks, but that might be my imagination. I never noticed it before I had it serviced. Maybe it’s normal maybe it’s not. I’m hoping you can tell me. During this test, both the reverb and vibrato channels are off and there is no guitar plugged into the amp. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gqhjia9yscfYnIU.htmlsi=6u0fZ2z90tEJhtKW

@kylevanvleet6108 8 ай бұрын

Holy cow that thing is quiet!!! What brand of poly caps are you running? Panasonic?

@PsionicAudio 8 ай бұрын

Panasonic ECQ polyesters. And thanks.

@GenrelessB 5 ай бұрын

Hello! How do I contact you about offender 68 custom deluxe upgrade

@michaelfuller34 8 ай бұрын

Is that the Hoffman turret board? Or your own making? Thanks Lyle!

@PsionicAudio 8 ай бұрын

My own.

@erik2446 7 ай бұрын

Where can we go if we want a Deluxe with those mods?

@halhawkins7641 8 ай бұрын

Beautimus....

@dalepiwek 7 ай бұрын

Mr. Caldwell i apologize that the question i would like to ask doesn't pertain to this amp but im at a bit of a dead end. I would like to add a 4 way switch where the slope resistor sits on my 2204 but the amps EQ is plate driven. Are you able to suggest a switch that will safely handle the voltage? Whether you answer or not thank you for your incredible knowledge and content 🤘

@PsionicAudio 7 ай бұрын

You can put a largish cap ahead of the existing tile tone stack, say .1uf or .22uf with a 10M to ground on the side away from the plate. That takes DC off the tone stack and you can then switch slope resistors without harming a switch. Use paralleled resistor combinations to avoid pops.

@dalepiwek 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the reply Mr. Caldwell I really wasn't expecting an answer let alone so soon. Now I realize I'm pushing it, but is the cap value you suggested for the sake of tonal transparency? I typically wouldn't ask this because it's obviously easy to just find out myself but at the moment I'm not set up to do so. Additionally, I know any answer I may get from you will be the objective truth. Thanks again, I really appreciate your kindness

@PsionicAudio 7 ай бұрын

Those caps will pass the full frequency range of the guitar (and then some) to the tone stack. So, “transparent” as far as those things go.

@shckltnebay 8 ай бұрын

Is it really considered a PCB when there's no traces on the board?

@PsionicAudio 8 ай бұрын

This is not a PCB.

@ronchorivera 8 ай бұрын

I truly understand the logic from a content creators point of view, but omg your 7 minute or less videos are annoying af. No hate intended, it is what it is. The only reason i made it even 3 minutes into the video is because I had to type this lol. Love your work otherwise!!