After much thought about the cause of the outrageous bias values, I re-dissected the circuit, tested all components, voltages, etc. and have come to the conclusion that this amp must have come from the factory with a higher-than-normal-voltage power transformer. It is obviously the original PT, yet on start-up it produces 472VAC.....which is generally not seen in these circuits. The fact that it can maintain a steady PV slightly over 400VDC while producing a PD of 11W indicates to me that it is an "overly robust" PT. Once tamed with a relatively high bias resistor, however, the circuit functions beautifully and produces surprisingly good tone and volume. This issue may be responsible for the exceedingly good condition......it was simply stored away for many years.
I had the same thing on a Fender CBS Champ...very high B+. With the factory 470 ohm cathode resistor, the poor little 6v6 was running a PD of 17.5 Watts!! Had to increase it to over 1K to get the PD below 12 Watts.
Because the power transformer voltages are so excessively high, rather than force the 6V6 into somewhat lower dissipation range with the high-value cathode resistor, I suggest you substitute a 6L6 type tube for the 6V6; I bet that a 5881 might turn out to be a darn near perfect match for the voltages and output Transformer impedance in this amplifier. You would probably end up lowering the cathode Bias Resistor closer to the value where you originally found it, 250 ohms, maybe up to 300 or 350. Did you measure the heater/ filament voltage under load in this amplifier? That oversized power transformer might not be loaded down sufficiently for this application, you might find that the tubes are running at 6.5 or 6.6 volts on their heaters. This would not be good for tube longevity. Substituting an output tube that draws more heater current, like a 5881 or 6L6, might drop the heater voltage down a little bit, closer to within normal range; and pulling more plate current coming out of the Transformer and loading it down more would be good for reducing both the heater voltage and the plate voltage..
What a killer little amp!! When i was 8 in '65, my best friend got a 'twilighter' look 1-12 tone and vol Magnatone and a really nice 'jag alike' for xmas. We never knew how to tune or play then. ha, no internet. He traded this for a mini bike. In '75 i find a '60s Estey 1-12 Magnatone (1432??) for $75 with a cover. Could not hang with a drummer but hit that with a Strat, RedScript Big Muff and a CryBaby and home tone for days. i miss it all the time.
One more thing, Doug, you and I both know how lucky you are to have that original handle. I've been treating all my leather handles with saddle soap, lotion, or leather conditioner. They'll all do about the same job of soaking in and preventing dry rot. Even on those crappy new leather ones you get from various places will benefit from conditioner. You can really tell when they're dried out because they'll just soak up that stuff.
Good suggestion, Brad. In many ways, they are just like my own weathered, withered hide :) I found a product named Lexol years ago, for leather car interiors, that does a good job too. Thanks again for your helpful input.
I’ll tell ya’ this is better than anything on Netflix. I’m digging it! And perfect for me because I have exactly this same amp chassis set aside as a project for the last three and a half years.
Love your work, Doug! Super purchase! I recently acquired an absolutely mint 1954 Danelectro Twin Twelve, complete with cover, foot-switch, and casters. And the sound..... you have to love it! I appreciate you sharing your new baby, and keep rocking!
I have an old Gibson BR6 5 Tube amp that needs a transformer. this video really makes me want to get it fixed. I know it's not vintage fender or anything but it sounds awesome!! Thanes Uncle Doug!!
A great little amp, Doug. I have one that is almost identical but it has no back door and different original grill cloth. It's number is 26760 so it is later than yours and proves that with it's original Alnico speaker. A lovely video. Thanks.
Uncle Doug, Thanks to your videos I'm going to get ready to build my own home made tube amp. I thank you sincerely for your straight talk on the details. You've done an excellent job explaining a lot of things I wouldn't have otherwise known. My best to you and yours always.
Excellent result. I'm pleased you tracked down the probable cause. Nice looking/sounding/working amp. My wife is VERY impressed with the good life your cats live.
That grill cloth has a beautiful pattern. I doubt there's anything like it out there available as a replacement. Jack was very thorough in his inspection, no doubt his cat-whisker detector was tuned to maximum sensitivity. No wonder he found traces of Mao Tse Dung.
That is actually a phenomenal tone you ended up with and tons of sustain for an amp that size. I wouldn't touch it. That is now a great studio amp. Awesome job and video as always.
Beautiful amp, i love the grill cloth pattern. It reminds me of a stage curtain in a old classy theater from the 40s or 50s. Magnatone's look as good as they sound. Im currently working on restoring a 1966 MP-3 all original. Even showed up with old mullard power tubes.
Very interesting again Uncle Doug. It appears that Jack's 'Cat Scan' discovered something that didn't become apparent to you until later. Mickey and Minnie had set up home in that amp. He knew it before you did.
Hi Uncle Doug--yet another nice video--you never miss. It was interesting to see you having chase your tail on the selection of the cathode resistor. In part that had to be due to the softness (high resistance) of the 5Y3 rectifier: as the current went down the B+ kept going up and up. Running this amp on 110 VAC should drop the B+ a good 30 to 40 VDC, which would have been helpful. Changing the output tube to a 6L6, as one reader suggested, is an interesting option. These old amps are almost always interesting from an aesthetic point of view. The style of this amp, especially the grill cloth, but also the covering, was very appealing. However, I'm not one who thinks that the quality of the old amps is better than what's available today. Components back then were often inferior to modern components, and as the years went by, the circuit designs improved. I'm glad to see that Jack and KC have become solid contributors. Jack's good nose was able to detect a decades old mouse infestation--pretty amazing.
Thanks, R. It's always good to hear from you. I do like the idea of trying a 6L6 or 5881 in place of the 6V6. I have never seen or heard of a SE 6L6 circuit from this era, but you never know......it may have been intended for that purpose.
I agree with you on the amps. Even if it's not expensive or very sought after it can still be amazing. The design and materials used on this one are fantastic, very cool. I guess whomever did the electronics liked to see if they could make a tube plate smoke, but of course you got it right. I think it sounds pretty good and looks amazing. Great work. Love the hot rods as well.
It's a Good'un Doug! The tone and character of that Magnatone is stunnin'!! Good eye and ear for vintage gold. The car show was a real treat. I think there is only one fantastic car show in Seattle. The Greenwood Car Show. Over a mile long on both sides of the street. Give all my best to them cats!
Really cool well preserved amps are fun to see, as well as the variety of custom rods you show thanks again. There's one hiding in town i only catch a glimpse of on sunny days with a slant six dodge decorated with fun engine dress up pipes and intake. Love seeing the unusual toys.
Its such a good thing to see you bring these old amps back from dead........another awesome resurrection.......by the way, that rod of yours is just the best........
Hi Uncle Doug, we love your amp videos and thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!!! 1950's amps, we love them. You get the highest rating for educational videos, we want more!!!
Super video, Uncle Doug. 11 watts from a single ended 6V6 tube does seem kind of high, even with 408 B+ voltage. 1950s Fender Champs got around to 4 or 5 watts from a similar circuit running a single 6V6 power tube.
@@UncleDoug Ah, that makes sense, thanks. Other then the input tube used, that Champ type circuit was very common in the 1950s and 1960s for 4 to 5 watt amps. All amp makers made a version of that type.. probably a good seller to start-up guitarists.
brilliant! uncle doug really on form here,after some tears of mirth and then almost choking on my ham sandich when you pulled out that bolt head screw,, priceless ! and such a lovely little combo, fantastic restoration ,hate those meeces to peices ,,
You almost had me with the power cord having the same "reptile skinned motif" line! I often just listen to your videos while doing other things, and that one almost went by unnoticed, you said it so matter of fact like... I had to replay it to make sure that's what you said..The visual cleared it all up. Another glorious amp of yesteryear... Shame they don't make em with such variety anymore. Be Well, Tom
HA! I just heard the Billie Squire song today in my car (Lonely is the Night) I haven't that in ages and now twice in one day. Very cool amp! Love the amp covering, very nice! Thanks UD!!
You should see the inside of the huge museum, AQ......some of the finest, rarest old planes (and autos) in existence, and they get flown from time to time on the adjoining airfield.
@@UncleDoug I think I might have just been watching Kermit Weeks visit it in a video a week or so ago. Is it Midland? th-cam.com/video/ch350b0YaPc/w-d-xo.html
@@UncleDoug Up here, about an hour's drive from Toronto in Hamilton, Ontario (near Niagara Falls) we have the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum which has a mostly-flying collection as well, including one of the last two flying Lancaster bombers in the world. Love that place!
Another great service of a timeless classic. I've had a handful of these Magnas from this timeframe and they are such cool little amps. Mine had AlNiCo speakers in them though, interesting. If you want to know whether the PT is original, it should be a Triad.
Okay, I had to reply again... Wow Texas sure has some nice Auto Shows.. Though I am somewhat of a purist, any engine done nicely, I'm okay with in any car.. However that Flathead build takes the cake, what a nice engine, just magnificent. and your local builder with the acrylic/plexiglass valve covers, stunning. I bet there were hundreds of other details that could have been shown as well.. Thanks for the tour Doug
You’re like the Uncle (or Dad) I never had! My uncles from Texas were into guns & hot rods (& I lived in Chicago). Thank you!-Enjoyed the heck out of the amp & car show. Been subscribed!
Hi UD... great video as always! Love the cabinet on that one. One thing about that resistor box.... I have the exact unit, which I built from a kit. The resistors are only rated at 1/2 Watt...using them on/as cathode bias resistors might let the smoke out!! 😝
After much thought about the cause of the outrageous bias values, I re-dissected the circuit, tested all components, voltages, etc. and have come to the conclusion that this amp must have come from the factory with a higher-than-normal-voltage power transformer. It is obviously the original PT, yet on start-up it produces 472VAC.....which is generally not seen in these circuits. The fact that it can maintain a steady PV slightly over 400VDC while producing a PD of 11W indicates to me that it is an "overly robust" PT. Once tamed with a relatively high bias resistor, however, the circuit functions beautifully and produces surprisingly good tone and volume. This issue may be responsible for the exceedingly good condition......it was simply stored away for many years.
I had the same thing on a Fender CBS Champ...very high B+. With the factory 470 ohm cathode resistor, the poor little 6v6 was running a PD of 17.5 Watts!! Had to increase it to over 1K to get the PD below 12 Watts.
I didnt see it in the video but I am assuming you were running it at 110VAC ?
Because the power transformer voltages are so excessively high, rather than force the 6V6 into somewhat lower dissipation range with the high-value cathode resistor, I suggest you substitute a 6L6 type tube for the 6V6; I bet that a 5881 might turn out to be a darn near perfect match for the voltages and output Transformer impedance in this amplifier. You would probably end up lowering the cathode Bias Resistor closer to the value where you originally found it, 250 ohms, maybe up to 300 or 350. Did you measure the heater/ filament voltage under load in this amplifier? That oversized power transformer might not be loaded down sufficiently for this application, you might find that the tubes are running at 6.5 or 6.6 volts on their heaters. This would not be good for tube longevity. Substituting an output tube that draws more heater current, like a 5881 or 6L6, might drop the heater voltage down a little bit, closer to within normal range; and pulling more plate current coming out of the Transformer and loading it down more would be good for reducing both the heater voltage and the plate voltage..
@@fenderlead1 Yes, it was probably more like 120VAC.
@@goodun6081 Thanks for the suggestion, GU. I will give it a try.....it might turn out to be a great SE 6L6 amp :)
I really appreciate the commercial-free nature of your channel.
I'm glad, JT. I personally hate commercials so much that I just couldn't inflict them on others.
What a killer little amp!! When i was 8 in '65, my best friend got a 'twilighter' look 1-12 tone and vol Magnatone and a really nice 'jag alike' for xmas. We never knew how to tune or play then. ha, no internet. He traded this for a mini bike. In '75 i find a '60s Estey 1-12 Magnatone (1432??) for $75 with a cover. Could not hang with a drummer but hit that with a Strat, RedScript Big Muff and a CryBaby and home tone for days. i miss it all the time.
Thanks, GM.
Vintage amps, vintage fighter jets and vintage/custom cars = Hog Heaven. Uncle Doug delivers once again!
Thanks, Gerry. It was a great day......with lots more to come.
My initials spell JET so I've always loved planes since a child, plus old amps, guitars & cars, right up my ally.
One more thing, Doug, you and I both know how lucky you are to have that original handle. I've been treating all my leather handles with saddle soap, lotion, or leather conditioner. They'll all do about the same job of soaking in and preventing dry rot. Even on those crappy new leather ones you get from various places will benefit from conditioner. You can really tell when they're dried out because they'll just soak up that stuff.
Good suggestion, Brad. In many ways, they are just like my own weathered, withered hide :) I found a product named Lexol years ago, for leather car interiors, that does a good job too. Thanks again for your helpful input.
Uncle Doug, you never fail to inspire me!
That's good to hear, Brad.
I’ll tell ya’ this is better than anything on Netflix. I’m digging it! And perfect for me because I have exactly this same amp chassis set aside as a project for the last three and a half years.
Thanks so much, RR. Best of luck with your Magnatone project :)
I noticed you are using your over current current protector. I use mine all the time and I appreciate youshowing us how to build one
You're welcome, Raymond. Yes, it is an indispensable piece of equipment.
Love your work, Doug! Super purchase! I recently acquired an absolutely mint 1954 Danelectro Twin Twelve, complete with cover, foot-switch, and casters. And the sound..... you have to love it! I appreciate you sharing your new baby, and keep rocking!
Thanks so much, CP. Best of luck with your new Danelectro......what a great score !!
Nice work as always. I especially enjoyed the demo at the end. Thanks!
You're welcome, Rohan.
I have an old Gibson BR6 5 Tube amp that needs a transformer. this video really makes me want to get it fixed. I know it's not vintage fender or anything but it sounds awesome!! Thanes Uncle Doug!!
The BR6 is a fine amp, Jack. You really need to get it running again. You're welcome :)
Thank you Uncle Doug!! Your videos have made it all possible for me!! Have a great night!!
You're welcome, Jack. Best of luck.
Really like the old Magnatone's. The other ones with the unique vibrato are so interesting! Great video again and that tele sounds killer. Thank you!
You're welcome, Andy. Thanks !!!
Top 5 all time. Instant Uncle Doug classic.
Wow.....thanks, Roman !!!
Uncle Doug, the sound of that amp is so beautiful and clear. Nice playing makes me feel young again hearing you play.
Thanks so much, F1. I liked the tone too :)
I love the sound from that Amp;
Thanks, Eddie :)
A great little amp, Doug. I have one that is almost identical but it has no back door and different original grill cloth. It's number is 26760 so it is later than yours and proves that with it's original Alnico speaker. A lovely video. Thanks.
Thanks for your nice comments, David. You're welcome.
To my ear this video has richer tones than the Marshall video. So many famous songs were recorded with tiny amps.Great find, Doug.
Wow....thanks so much, Richard. The little amps definitely make a big impression :)
Oh, man - you gave me a great chuckle with the chassis screws!!!
Thanks, Vincent. Who says we can't have some fun while exploring an old amp?
Nice. I just built a current limiter from your video. Amazingly my local hardware store had a 300w incandescent bulb.
I'm glad to hear it, Alan. You were fortunate to find such a bulb :)
Uncle Doug, Thanks to your videos I'm going to get ready to build my own home made tube amp. I thank you sincerely for your straight talk on the details. You've done an excellent job explaining a lot of things I wouldn't have otherwise known. My best to you and yours always.
You're welcome, BW. Best of luck with your projects.
That looks like the most thorough and approving J Type Cat Scan ever. She’s a winner Uncle Doug!
I have never seen him be so intent during a sniffing session, Matt. It was obvious that this was something special.
"Jack, are you in there?"
"mow."
He's the master of concealment :)
What a great sounding little amp. Your 53 Telecaster is really nice sounding instrument and a perfect partner for the Magnatone.
63 I guess not a 53 :))
Excellent result. I'm pleased you tracked down the probable cause. Nice looking/sounding/working amp. My wife is VERY impressed with the good life your cats live.
Thanks, Ray. Our kitties are our foster children, now that our own have left the nest :)
That grill cloth has a beautiful pattern. I doubt there's anything like it out there available as a replacement. Jack was very thorough in his inspection, no doubt his cat-whisker detector was tuned to maximum sensitivity. No wonder he found traces of Mao Tse Dung.
His whiskers were quivering with anticipation, DF. Thanks !!!
Your cleaning rag for the cabinet reminded me of the Shroud of Turin! Great looking little amp.
I believe it was more like the Shroud of Urine, Brian :) Thanks !!
@@UncleDoug LOL! Why did I know before opening replies that's what you were going to say. :)
The guitar and amp sound perfect together, Doug. Thanks for the tour of the old hot rods too.
You're welcome, GM. Thanks.
That is actually a phenomenal tone you ended up with and tons of sustain for an amp that size. I wouldn't touch it. That is now a great studio amp. Awesome job and video as always.
Thanks so much, Bert :)
I'm so glad you finally have a guitar that's in tune/intonated ;)
So am I, Tim.
Wow! What an absolutely stunning piece! Even if it never worked, it's truly beautiful
Glad you liked it, M :)
Wow, that is hard to believe you found a Magnatone of that age in such pristine condition. Nice work, sounds great!
Thanks, Scott.
Your humor is all out in this video and I love it! You're like the grandpa I never had.
Glad to hear it, Dj. Thanks :)
What a great looking little amp, nice to find things that old in original condition. The car show was a nice little touch at the end.
Thanks, James.
Beautiful amp, i love the grill cloth pattern. It reminds me of a stage curtain in a old classy theater from the 40s or 50s. Magnatone's look as good as they sound. Im currently working on restoring a 1966 MP-3 all original. Even showed up with old mullard power tubes.
Thanks, Robert. I agree about the grill cloth......beautiful pattern. Good luck with your restoration.
@@UncleDoug thanks uncle doug. Yea that crocodile covering is very very nice. I love the design on the front. Just a classy looking amp all around.
Whoo hoo, proper inspection this time, nice work Jack!
.....and look at what he detected :)
I'm glad that Jack is finally doing his job and is inspecting the box !
He just about wore the box out, Tom :)
wow it has some serious compression and harmonics going
Thanks. I found the tone to be quite interesting.....and nice.
Sounds great! Looks great! Enjoyed your playing and the car show too. My dad had a black and white 56 Chevy that he bought in 56.
Thanks, James :)
Very interesting again Uncle Doug. It appears that Jack's 'Cat Scan' discovered something that didn't become apparent to you until later. Mickey and Minnie had set up home in that amp. He knew it before you did.
In retrospect, I believe you're right, Willy. His sniffer is infallible.
Great jam "Mississippi queen" never would sound better if played on that amp!
You must have just watched Brad's latest, and scariest, video :)
Let us aLL purchase U.D. a 1956 Les PauL Jr. .
Excellent sounding old amp! Old amps and old cars, . . .Super!
Thanks, Bob. They do go together well.
Awesome as always Uncle Doug!!!! I love you man!!!!
Thanks, Mongo.......likewise :)
Awesome amp Uncle Doug!!
Thanks, Big Joe.
"Jack rules" lmfao.... you sir, are a treasure. Your sense of humor always brightens my day. Love your channel, thank you sir
It is our pleasure, Mike :)
Nice adition to your colection. Nice cars also. Thanks for sharing.
It was my pleasure, Daniel.
Hi Uncle Doug--yet another nice video--you never miss. It was interesting to see you having chase your tail on the selection of the cathode resistor. In part that had to be due to the softness (high resistance) of the 5Y3 rectifier: as the current went down the B+ kept going up and up. Running this amp on 110 VAC should drop the B+ a good 30 to 40 VDC, which would have been helpful. Changing the output tube to a 6L6, as one reader suggested, is an interesting option. These old amps are almost always interesting from an aesthetic point of view. The style of this amp, especially the grill cloth, but also the covering, was very appealing. However, I'm not one who thinks that the quality of the old amps is better than what's available today. Components back then were often inferior to modern components, and as the years went by, the circuit designs improved. I'm glad to see that Jack and KC have become solid contributors. Jack's good nose was able to detect a decades old mouse infestation--pretty amazing.
Thanks, R. It's always good to hear from you. I do like the idea of trying a 6L6 or 5881 in place of the 6V6. I have never seen or heard of a SE 6L6 circuit from this era, but you never know......it may have been intended for that purpose.
Wasn't expecting to hear you play some classic Billy Squier! Nice! Keep on rocking Uncle Doug!
He is one of Jack's favorites, IE :)
Nice licks, Doug...🎸
Thanks, Mike. I'll tell Ollie & Jack.
I agree with you on the amps. Even if it's not expensive or very sought after it can still be amazing. The design and materials used on this one are fantastic, very cool. I guess whomever did the electronics liked to see if they could make a tube plate smoke, but of course you got it right. I think it sounds pretty good and looks amazing. Great work. Love the hot rods as well.
Thanks so much, Scott :)
truly one of best sounding small amps ever. thanks.
Thanks, Tom. I thought it really sounded nice too :)
Another great interesting amp cleaning from years gone by. Enjoyed your thourough detailed explanation. Uncle Doug! Eres El mejor! U Rock!!
Thanks so much, Jose :) Ole !!
It's a Good'un Doug! The tone and character of that Magnatone is stunnin'!! Good eye and ear for vintage gold.
The car show was a real treat. I think there is only one fantastic car show in Seattle. The Greenwood Car Show. Over a mile long on both sides of the street.
Give all my best to them cats!
Thanks so much, KM. I've heard of the Greenwood show. The cats say, "Back at ya" :)
Great Uncle Doug! Kickin' it with AC/DC, Billy Squier, Boston!
We aim to please, George :)
Is the second song “Lonely is the night”?
@@ScottSavageKC7WDG That sounds right to me.....but what do I know ? :)
This sound is magic. Congratulations.
Thanks, Nelson :)
Really cool well preserved amps are fun to see, as well as the variety of custom rods you show thanks again. There's one hiding in town i only catch a glimpse of on sunny days with a slant six dodge decorated with fun engine dress up pipes and intake. Love seeing the unusual toys.
Thanks, Ken. Glad you enjoyed it.
Its such a good thing to see you bring these old amps back from dead........another awesome resurrection.......by the way, that rod of yours is just the best........
Thanks, Harb :)
Man! Jack is all over that one.
.....and for good reason, Sean, once you see all the fur and "residue" :)
Hi Uncle Doug, we love your amp videos and thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!!!
1950's amps, we love them. You get the highest rating for educational videos, we want more!!!
Thanks so much, F1. More are on the way......so stay tuned :)
Super video, Uncle Doug.
11 watts from a single ended 6V6 tube does seem kind of high, even with 408 B+ voltage.
1950s Fender Champs got around to 4 or 5 watts from a similar circuit running a single 6V6 power tube.
Thanks, Jay. The 11W was Plate Dissipation, not output power......which probably is around 4 or 5 watts.
@@UncleDoug Ah, that makes sense, thanks.
Other then the input tube used, that Champ type circuit was very common in the 1950s and 1960s for 4 to 5 watt amps.
All amp makers made a version of that type.. probably a good seller to start-up guitarists.
you cracked me up at the keith richards joke.
Thanks, Nem. It's true :)
brilliant! uncle doug really on form here,after some tears of mirth
and then almost choking on my ham sandich when you pulled out
that bolt head screw,, priceless ! and such a lovely little combo,
fantastic restoration ,hate those meeces to peices ,,
Thanks, William. Glad you enjoyed it and didn't pull a "Mama Cass" with your sandwich ;)
Really enjoy and appreciate your videos, amp choices, and your playing! Thanks, Uncle Doug.
You're welcome, Roscoe :)
When you got to the permits, I couldn’t stop laughing. Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it, Sandi.
That's a great find, UD...really classy, little amp.
Thanks, Matt.
Love the amp and Jack and Casey!
Thanks, Dave. They say, "Hi".
I love Jack's watch tower.
It inspired Jimi Hendrix to write the tune :)
What a cool video. Thanks, as always, Uncle Doug.
You're welcome, Will.
Sweet amp! Way to go, I'm glad that you snagged that one.
So am I, Jeff. Thanks :)
Uncle Doug never disappoints!
Thanks, Paul. We try not to :)
commented before i saw the cars and wow that is a cool show all the cars are very meticulously done
Thanks, Joe.
Sweet sounding amp; clean, clear tone. Those cars -- speechless.
Thanks, TM. Glad you liked them.
You almost had me with the power cord having the same "reptile skinned motif" line! I often just listen to your videos while doing other things, and that one almost went by unnoticed, you said it so matter of fact like... I had to replay it to make sure that's what you said..The visual cleared it all up. Another glorious amp of yesteryear... Shame they don't make em with such variety anymore. Be Well, Tom
That's what you get for not watching your old Uncle's every move, Tom. I'm a slippery one :) I agree. Likewise.
HA! I just heard the Billie Squire song today in my car (Lonely is the Night) I haven't that in ages and now twice in one day. Very cool amp! Love the amp covering, very nice! Thanks UD!!
You're welcome, Jack. Glad you enjoyed it :)
LOL! I'm 90% sure Jack replied, "No", to "Are you in there?"
Very cool, Doug, thanks again!
You're welcome, AQ. I thought I heard it too :)
LOL! Focusing on a car show in the middle of a vintage plane museum is killing me! ;)
You should see the inside of the huge museum, AQ......some of the finest, rarest old planes (and autos) in existence, and they get flown from time to time on the adjoining airfield.
@@UncleDoug I think I might have just been watching Kermit Weeks visit it in a video a week or so ago. Is it Midland? th-cam.com/video/ch350b0YaPc/w-d-xo.html
@@UncleDoug Up here, about an hour's drive from Toronto in Hamilton, Ontario (near Niagara Falls) we have the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum which has a mostly-flying collection as well, including one of the last two flying Lancaster bombers in the world. Love that place!
it sounds great.only imagine this little amp miked up.great find. enjoyed.
It really does have nice tone, doesn't it ??
Very nice amp, great tips. Good looking cars, the white coupe is gorgeous!
Thanks, Andrew. Glad you liked the video :)
Another great service of a timeless classic. I've had a handful of these Magnas from this timeframe and they are such cool little amps. Mine had AlNiCo speakers in them though, interesting. If you want to know whether the PT is original, it should be a Triad.
I will check, Brad. Looking at the screws and mounting position, it appears to have come with the amp originally. Thanks !!
Oh that's a gorgeous sound UNC!
Thanks, Brad :)
@29:47 Daniel Hagen's experimental Van's Aircraft RV7A, El Paso
If you say so, Michael. I am no expert on aircraft. Thanks !!
Nice amplifier save inside and out!
Thanks, Jon.
Just starting to watch. Very exciting, I have two of these and know very little if anything about them.
Thanks, BB. I hope the video is informative.
I'm all digital nowadays (Axe Fx and Kemper) but I love these kind of videos to groove on where my favorite tones came from. Keep 'em coming Doug!
Thanks, Tom. We will :)
Wow she is a awesome sounding amp. Great job Thanks Doug
Thanks, D :) You're welcome.
Okay, I had to reply again... Wow Texas sure has some nice Auto Shows.. Though I am somewhat of a purist, any engine done nicely, I'm okay with in any car.. However that Flathead build takes the cake, what a nice engine, just magnificent. and your local builder with the acrylic/plexiglass valve covers, stunning. I bet there were hundreds of other details that could have been shown as well.. Thanks for the tour Doug
I'm glad you liked the cars, Tom. There were many more, which I will reveal in future videos.
sweet tones from this little amp. Loved it.
Thanks, Chuck.
Don’t worry uncle doug, I use 15 amp fuses in all my amps, it gives me «the tone». Thanks for the videos Uncle Doug!
You're welcome, Ideal. No wonder I can't find any 15A fuses for sale :)
Gota love uncle Doug
Sarcasm. Good Job on giving those old
Amps functionality
Again. Instead of
Just price collectable
Boo on over prices
Thanks for the holiday prose, Dwight.
Sounds Great!.
Awesome work as usual UD, thanks.
You're welcome JJ.
Lovely sounds, lovely amp. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, BC. Glad you liked it.
15 amp fuse. WOW! Well at least it didn't have tinfoil wrapped around it. That's a super cool vintage Magnatone. Very nice score. Well done.
Thanks, Carl.
Enjoyed the car show, thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, P. There is more to come.
That is a nice looking amp! Thanks!
You're welcome, Robert.
I must agree with Jack... Jack RULES!
No kidding......I'm the guy who has to clean his catbox :O
You’re like the Uncle (or Dad) I never had! My uncles from Texas were into guns & hot rods (& I lived in Chicago). Thank you!-Enjoyed the heck out of the amp & car show. Been subscribed!
Thanks, SC. I would be honored to be your step-Uncle :)
Beautiful Work sir!
Thanks, David :)
Your guitar playing has very noticeably improved. Kudos fellow child of the '50's and '60's. :)
Heck, Tony, I was a child in the 40's......but thanks :) The credit really goes to Ollie & Jack.
u would never get anything done if jack didn't do a cat scan & help u open the box. such a good little helper!
Amen, Mike. He is definitely the "C"EO of our channel.
Hi UD... great video as always! Love the cabinet on that one. One thing about that resistor box.... I have the exact unit, which I built from a kit. The resistors are only rated at 1/2 Watt...using them on/as cathode bias resistors might let the smoke out!! 😝
Thanks !!! Apparently these resistors are a bit more robust, T2.
my exact thoughts
Time for Uncle Doug’s book of guitar tabs. Nice little amp
Soon to be available at a bookstore nearby :)