About 15 years ago, I built a Ceriatone kit HC30. I made one critical mistake and sent it to Lyle, who at the time was a member of a forum since closed. When we talked about my error (I had reversed heaters on one tube), I heard this voiceover voice like Morgan Freeman's tell me my screw up. I am so happy all of you get to enjoy Lyle's knowledge and content now!!! Lyle rules!!
Having watched many of your videos, and despite none of these amps being my own, I would just like to say in summary: Thank you for giving a shit from start to finish, at every turn.
I played a Twin in my old band. My bandmate had the loudest solid state amp in history, and my Super reverb couldn’t keep up. So I bought a Twin and lugged that heavy bastard all over the PNW for a couple years. Can’t say I miss moving it, but it was a great sounding amp. That solid state Fender my buddy had still gives me nightmares- it would blow away a full Marshall stack in shear loudness- I wouldn’t have believed a 12” speaker could be so loud if I hadn’t experienced it.
I rewired a 2008 reissue using a kit during the pandemic. Great amplifier. Doesn’t like certain gain/fuzz pedals though when compared to Marshall amps.
those early brown turds (brown and yellow or Paktron brown turds) are really good caps; the rarely fail and i believe they are pretty much the exact specs as the blue ajax-- the latter brown turds and blue blobs aren't as good. These actually go back to at least 63 as they were used on the brown VVerb.
What would have been the idea behind swapping all the plate resistors to metal oxide? Noise? If I understand correctly a plate resistor would be one of the few places with enough swing for carbon comps to work their VDR magic.
You understand correctly. MOs are “better” resistors in terms of spec than CCs. But CCs aren’t really noisy in a Fender circuit and their spec “flaws” lead to some interesting distortion characters. However sloppily installed, the previous MOs would have sounded ok. But kind of sterile. If this was a high gain amp I’d be using 2W MFs for plates and such.
Different solvents for different purposes. WD40 should never be used in pots, switches, or tube sockets. DeOxit doesn’t remove/penetrate/protect against rust. Like comparing shampoo and Simple Green.
@@PsionicAudio Sorry...maybe I wasn't clear. WD-40 makes a specific contact cleaner - similar product to DeOxit. I was just wondering if you have used WD-40's competing product and what you thought of it compared to DeOxit.
Had a girlfriend a lifetime ago that also thought WD-40 was an aphrodisiac. She just loved the way it smelled. I wonder if cilantro tasted like soap to her, too😀
@@PsionicAudio, "if loving [Cilantro] is wrong, I don't wanna be right"! I don't know if I'd say I love it, but I like it; then again I like anchovies, and salmon and tuna, and pickled herring, marinated octopus, and all kinds of fish that you don't like, so we'll just have to disagree, and you can take my opinions with some large coarse grains of kosher salt, or pink Himalayan, or whatever you prefer !😉
@@PsionicAudio , My sister is in Iceland right now and I told her she should sample some fermented Greenland shark in my honor, because if I was there I probably would, just so I could say that I had tried it. I've never been to Indonesia, but if I went there I suppose I'd have to try some durian fruit.....
5:30 been using WD40 since gawd 70s ? Smells fine to me. In fact it smells like progress 🤣😂🤣😂 in that maybe you removed that stuck bolt etc Cheers from NZ😎🤘🎸
About 15 years ago, I built a Ceriatone kit HC30. I made one critical mistake and sent it to Lyle, who at the time was a member of a forum since closed. When we talked about my error (I had reversed heaters on one tube), I heard this voiceover voice like Morgan Freeman's tell me my screw up. I am so happy all of you get to enjoy Lyle's knowledge and content now!!! Lyle rules!!
Every time I hear a Twin on your channel I miss my '78 silver face Twin, as impractical as it was. Nice clean up on this one, Lyle.
Still play my 75 Twin every day. Master volume is my best friend.
Having watched many of your videos, and despite none of these amps being my own, I would just like to say in summary: Thank you for giving a shit from start to finish, at every turn.
It's great to see another repair tech taking into account be outer foil of a film capacitor. I love you work. It shows that you love it too.
Man, these are the best amp tech vids on YT.
Thanks David. I have a lot of friends on here who are also great techs, so I can’t wear that hat, but I appreciate the thought.
I played a Twin in my old band. My bandmate had the loudest solid state amp in history, and my Super reverb couldn’t keep up. So I bought a Twin and lugged that heavy bastard all over the PNW for a couple years. Can’t say I miss moving it, but it was a great sounding amp. That solid state Fender my buddy had still gives me nightmares- it would blow away a full Marshall stack in shear loudness- I wouldn’t have believed a 12” speaker could be so loud if I hadn’t experienced it.
My dad used to joke with us kids that we'd have another sibling if my mom had dabbed a little WD40 behind her ear back in the day.😂
A little spritz of WD-40 in a cup of coffee gives a nice nutty flavor...#TheMoreYouKnow 🙃
Another great video Lyle! You’ve had some great amps through the door as of late. Keep up the great work!
I rewired a 2008 reissue using a kit during the pandemic. Great amplifier. Doesn’t like certain gain/fuzz pedals though when compared to Marshall amps.
It’s looking good Lyle. Can’t wait to hear it after you’ve finished.
Agreed WD-40 smells amazing. I want cologne that smells like WD-40!!!
Love a good nut cleaning and shiny knobs. Fine work sir.
Pretty work as always!
Nothing like a Lyle amp video especially when the words nitty gritty appear in the title❤
Love your Style Lyle. Keep on pickin' Cowkidz
Should last another 50 plus years when you're done. Looking good!
I like how the spring retainer looks but if the bear trap is better for functioning without vibration then I'd rather have those too.
Adam West"s Batman meets Hamlet....cliff hanger. 👍
little did we know that Shakespeare was a tube fan...
those early brown turds (brown and yellow or Paktron brown turds) are really good caps; the rarely fail and i believe they are pretty much the exact specs as the blue ajax-- the latter brown turds and blue blobs aren't as good. These actually go back to at least 63 as they were used on the brown VVerb.
Another +1 for the sweet aroma of WD-40 👍
A drop of blue Loctite on the transformer nuts would prevent them from loosening again.
What method did you use to determine the foil end on those capacitors?
What would have been the idea behind swapping all the plate resistors to metal oxide? Noise? If I understand correctly a plate resistor would be one of the few places with enough swing for carbon comps to work their VDR magic.
You understand correctly. MOs are “better” resistors in terms of spec than CCs. But CCs aren’t really noisy in a Fender circuit and their spec “flaws” lead to some interesting distortion characters.
However sloppily installed, the previous MOs would have sounded ok. But kind of sterile.
If this was a high gain amp I’d be using 2W MFs for plates and such.
The smell of WD40 always reminds me of my grandfather.
Serious question Lyle...what do you think of the WD-40 contact cleaner vs. De-Oxit?
Different solvents for different purposes. WD40 should never be used in pots, switches, or tube sockets. DeOxit doesn’t remove/penetrate/protect against rust.
Like comparing shampoo and Simple Green.
@@PsionicAudio Sorry...maybe I wasn't clear. WD-40 makes a specific contact cleaner - similar product to DeOxit. I was just wondering if you have used WD-40's competing product and what you thought of it compared to DeOxit.
?? Do you ever use dielectric grease?
No. It traps particles that then become conductive. Short term “solution” (not really), long term problem (really).
Had a girlfriend a lifetime ago that also thought WD-40 was an aphrodisiac. She just loved the way it smelled. I wonder if cilantro tasted like soap to her, too😀
Cilantro is evil.
@@PsionicAudio, "if loving [Cilantro] is wrong, I don't wanna be right"! I don't know if I'd say I love it, but I like it; then again I like anchovies, and salmon and tuna, and pickled herring, marinated octopus, and all kinds of fish that you don't like, so we'll just have to disagree, and you can take my opinions with some large coarse grains of kosher salt, or pink Himalayan, or whatever you prefer !😉
You lack the gene to detect its true awful odor. In short, you smell terrible.
@@PsionicAudio , I'll allow that there might be something "fishy" about me, but definitely not stinky!
@@PsionicAudio , My sister is in Iceland right now and I told her she should sample some fermented Greenland shark in my honor, because if I was there I probably would, just so I could say that I had tried it. I've never been to Indonesia, but if I went there I suppose I'd have to try some durian fruit.....
5:30 been using WD40 since gawd 70s ?
Smells fine to me. In fact it smells like progress 🤣😂🤣😂 in that maybe you removed that stuck bolt etc
Cheers from NZ😎🤘🎸
"tastes do vary" just don't be drinking the WD.... 🤪
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