It’s very unfortunate you have to explain/justify quality repair work for a working musician. The world we live in with the armchair internet pros make it so…I always appreciate your efforts, we need more like you in this world👍🏻
I like your solution for mounting the dropper resistors, mechanically sound, they aren't going anywhere. We've all done the probe on the grid thing. I blew a speaker out (VOX AC50), did not enhance my popularity.
I saw that one coming from beyond the horizon. Nice job, Lyle! I've done it too, and I'll do it again. You can re-bond traces and pads back to the PCBs but to properly do it, that is a very very expensive repair using a ridiculously expensive repair kit. If it's not a $6,000+ ham radio, it's just not worth it.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen ceramic octal sockets in a Fender reissue. I saw the “60th Anniversary” sticker on the back panel. I wonder if that’s a 2002 for FEI or 2013 for the amp model. I’m thinking it’s a 2013, because I haven’t really dealt with them that “new”. It’s probably a good thing they changed from the typical black phenolic octal sockets, if those are high quality ceramic. Every mid 2000’s and older reissue I open up has had electrical burn marks from probe short circuits. Enjoyed the video, have a good one!
@@PsionicAudio that is so weird. I had a lot of bassmans and supers on my bench and I don’t remember a single one having ceramics. Even the DRRI from 2019 had black phenolic. I bet it’s a parts v cost v availability thing.
Lyle, are the thermal fuses inside Fender-reissue transformers accessible for bypassing and replacement if they go bad? I've replaced them on occasion on old solid-state hifi gear where exact replacement transformers are no longer available......also curious if anyone, factory or aftermarket, Is using bayonet LED lamps to replace the standard #47 pilot lamp. The quality of many LED bayonet-base lamps isn't great, and I can foresee that, with today's high wall voltages, one might still want to use a standard incandescent lamp to help pull the heater circuit downward in the direction of 6.3 volts....
Where does the lamp get connected to? Same spot before relocating the heater wires from the board? I wonder if thats the first thing I should do with the 68 Custom Pro Reverb. Will be interesting to see how it compares. Maybe ill have to post a vid
Sometimes I’ll scrape the traces and then drill a small hole in the exposed copper. Then feed in your leads and bend them against the traces and solder away.
Lyle, can you explain (like I’m 5) why you feel some amps don’t require a standby? I heard Mr. Carlson (‘s Lab) mention this before, and I completely forgot to research why… Thanks in advance.
From Leo: I hate when they pcb mount the pots and then orient the board so you cannot clean the pots without disassembly. Seems like someone would have thought a little about service after the sale.
I was listening to Live in Rio last night while working on the Park 150. Big Rush fan here, though I don't like the sounds they were getting after Presto. Too many layers, too much limiting, too much SansAmp.
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“Me speak good one day“ 😂 That’s a Simpsonism if ever I’ve heard one.
what is it about amp repair videos that i find so darn compelling?
It’s candy for the brain!
@@Phil_Trujeque from one Phil T. to another, I concur!
It’s very unfortunate you have to explain/justify quality repair work for a working musician. The world we live in with the armchair internet pros make it so…I always appreciate your efforts, we need more like you in this world👍🏻
Best youtube channel for amp repair and diagnosis I've found on the internet. Love watching your videos!
Excellent! Thanks for what you do!
And so... we learned something new, as always! Thanks!
interesting issues. Thanks for walking us through your thought process.
great debug & repair work, as always!
Great video as usual..Lots of info and tech tips at such a reasonable price..Free..! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge Lyle..Ed..uk..😁
Excellent.
Ohhh, a long one! Nice.
Another great video, especially since I own one of these. Thank you sir!
3 years later…great troubleshooting video!
Cat like reflexes, impressive 🤘🏼
In a live amp, any unexpected sound or sensation makes me jump back.
"The quick and the dead" applies.
I like your solution for mounting the dropper resistors, mechanically sound, they aren't going anywhere. We've all done the probe on the grid thing. I blew a speaker out (VOX AC50), did not enhance my popularity.
I saw that one coming from beyond the horizon. Nice job, Lyle! I've done it too, and I'll do it again. You can re-bond traces and pads back to the PCBs but to properly do it, that is a very very expensive repair using a ridiculously expensive repair kit. If it's not a $6,000+ ham radio, it's just not worth it.
I am dipping salt water into my nose for a sinus infection too, so there must be some amp tech virus going around.
@@Satchmoeddie Whatever you do, don't get the salt water down your throat. I got tonsillitis, not good.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen ceramic octal sockets in a Fender reissue. I saw the “60th Anniversary” sticker on the back panel. I wonder if that’s a 2002 for FEI or 2013 for the amp model. I’m thinking it’s a 2013, because I haven’t really dealt with them that “new”.
It’s probably a good thing they changed from the typical black phenolic octal sockets, if those are high quality ceramic. Every mid 2000’s and older reissue I open up has had electrical burn marks from probe short circuits.
Enjoyed the video, have a good one!
Almost every RI Fender I've ever had in had ceramic octals. They aren't great quality but at least they are less prone to becoming conductive.
@@PsionicAudio that is so weird. I had a lot of bassmans and supers on my bench and I don’t remember a single one having ceramics. Even the DRRI from 2019 had black phenolic. I bet it’s a parts v cost v availability thing.
Lyle, are the thermal fuses inside Fender-reissue transformers accessible for bypassing and replacement if they go bad? I've replaced them on occasion on old solid-state hifi gear where exact replacement transformers are no longer available......also curious if anyone, factory or aftermarket, Is using bayonet LED lamps to replace the standard #47 pilot lamp. The quality of many LED bayonet-base lamps isn't great, and I can foresee that, with today's high wall voltages, one might still want to use a standard incandescent lamp to help pull the heater circuit downward in the direction of 6.3 volts....
Where does the lamp get connected to? Same spot before relocating the heater wires from the board? I wonder if thats the first thing I should do with the 68 Custom Pro Reverb. Will be interesting to see how it compares. Maybe ill have to post a vid
The lamp wires are already connected at the octal.
Sometimes I’ll scrape the traces and then drill a small hole in the exposed copper. Then feed in your leads and bend them against the traces and solder away.
Lyle, can you explain (like I’m 5) why you feel some amps don’t require a standby?
I heard Mr. Carlson (‘s Lab) mention this before, and I completely forgot to research why…
Thanks in advance.
I've done one video on it, will do another. But no time just now, sorry.
@@PsionicAudio Found it!
I must have forgotten it was 2121 also! ;) 1:20 hehe
If you never had one of these "PFFUMMP... sorry, that was a Grid" moments you aren't a real amp tech ;)
Pains me to see such thin copper traces in a moderate current board
From Leo: I hate when they pcb mount the pots and then orient the board so you cannot clean the pots without disassembly. Seems like someone would have thought a little about service after the sale.
why am I getting 360p quality max?
I don't know. It's HD here.
@@PsionicAudio now it's fine. Maybe a time waiting issue.
My amp seems to work ok then it Just makes this loud humming noise!
1:22 "2121"...oops.
Sorry. Was listening to Rush and got timey-wimey dyslexia...
@@PsionicAudio Rush eh? Glad to see our Canadian boys are still getting some playing down there! Cheers.
I was listening to Live in Rio last night while working on the Park 150. Big Rush fan here, though I don't like the sounds they were getting after Presto. Too many layers, too much limiting, too much SansAmp.
@@PsionicAudio I agree