1963 Brownface Fender 6G3 Deluxe......An Absolute Beauty, in for Repairs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2020
- This video features a rare and wonderful Brownface 1963 Fender Deluxe Amp, with the 6G3 circuit, in the workshop for a tune up. Highlights include a bias supply overhaul, primary circuit re-wiring, Tremolo speed reduction, and creation of a switchable NFB loop. At the end of repairs, a detailed audio demo session is provided, courtesy of Jack & Ollie, the furry troubadours.
Our Part 2 video is a trip to the unique and interesting foothills of Mt. Cristo Rey in Sunland Park, NM. Your crazy old uncle has some fun hiking on dusty, historic trails, explaining strange geological structures and briefly discussing his origins in the sunny Southwest.....all to be taken with a grain of salt ;)
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You are definitely the Moses of vintage amp repair leading us to the promised land of sonic nirvana!Another great job and wonderful video! Two thumbs way up!
Wow, thanks, Phil. You made our day :)
@@UncleDoug 😻
Thoroughly enjoyed the amp repair and the field trip at the end. I've said it before about this channel - a shining example of the internet at its best - spreading knowledge amongst people with a common interest, and providing an insight in to life in another part of the world.
Wow, thanks, Ross. We appreciate the kind words.
I have the same amp and i'm so proud to have held onto it for 45 years . thank you for sharing !
You're welcome, Denis.
Thanks for being the uncle I needed in my life!
It's an honor to do so, Derek.
“Molested by.... very gentle hands” 🤣🤣🤣
Sort of like being "a little pregnant" :)
I hope the amp at least got a dinner out of it, not just wonky filter caps.
I love amps with just as few as possible knobs to get crazy with. This beauty is like a dream.
I want to know what it sounds like without nfb. Brown Deluxes are supposedly even dirtier than tweeds. I would love to be able to play this amp and it's so clean, too.
Uncle Drug you've got me hooked on the bonus videos Yes please do more You're such a natural narrator
Thanks, George. Will do.
I come here for the amp repair but I stay until the end to see what interesting shenanigans you get into... love it!
Glad you do both, Don. Thanks !!
This is one of the best sounding results that you have had! Sometimes we get so involved with new innovations and mods that we forget that the simple approach can offer great results.
Couldn't agree more, Bill. Thanks !!
Dude. Even over TH-cam that amp sounds smooth and organic.
Thanks, James :)
My thoughts as well. Was hoping one of these would not be super expensive to purchase. Found several on Ebay all 1x12 combo amps. Starting price of $2600. Oh well.....Haha. So much for my wishful thinking. Apparently, these amps are highly desired.
No question about it, the recent videos using the SM57 give a much more accurate representation of what the amps really sounds like.
Yeah MW, it sure does sound that way - & clean as well! I've been using my little $19 bluetooth coke can & a half long amp/speaker, & the sound of the cats playing through the workshop speaker was perfect!
You Rock..........ZZ Doug. I needed that especially with all things happening in our world. Great video as always... Thanks again..
Thanks, Jim. The workshop is a welcome distraction from what's happening outside. I miss the safe and innocent days of my youth.
Magnificent. Somehow you make all of everything wonderful. You are the bestest Uncle. 😊
Wow, thanks so much, VE :)
UD, love the way you glide around the circuit in all knowing wisdom. I hope to reach your level of electrical know how some day. really enjoy all your part 2's in the videos. high 5 from Australia
I hope so too, Freddy. Thanks so much :)
I bloody love this channel! Best information on the internet. Every episode is like a masterclass!
Wow !! Thanks, Jesse :)
Yes it is!! Priceless info!!
Sometimes I watch your Channel just to hear your subtle humor! Not only are you a great amp tech but I LOVE when you inject some humor into these videos.
Thanks, 72Z. A little levity can break up the monotony and wake the audience up ;)
Had to watch this again as I have a soft spot for brownface amps. I get a chuckle every time with "it's got a scratch, let's throw this in the dumpster"...
Glad you enjoyed the video, Luiz :)
7:28 "But once again, I don't want to be overly critical"........Yes you do, it's in your voice :-) Your a stickler Uncle Doug, that what makes you so good at what you do!!!
You're right. I just feel guilty about it sometimes :)
@@UncleDoug Never feel guilty about being a perfectionist.
@@UncleDoug I told you earlier, I admire people like you UD. ( and... EH tubes :-))) sounds great in my ears.
And indeed...Wot a beautiful chassis wonder woman had !!!
Yes, indeed ;)
Unc, you knowledge is priceless!! We are blessed that you share with us for free!!!
It's a pleasure, Mitch.....but don't forget, you can still either make a PayPal contribution and/or become a Patreon patron :)
I will Uncle!
Another sweet one! Wow that tremolo was almost making me dizzy! Phew nice! A double feature this time with a bonus trip to Christo Rei!
Glad you enjoyed the double feature, Neville :)
Uncle doug is way more fun to watch than the Guitargynocologist.
Brad is a friend, Ryan, but I appreciate the fact that you like our channel. Thanks !!!
Ryan Lewis hahahahahahahahahaha
Brad is outspoken but a solid guy.
I agree!! Brad is way too political and the beard.... Really!!!#
Love the Zed Zed Top - that's we call it up here in Canada.
Billy and the Boys thank you, Elwood.
Nice amp to work on and made ready for the next 57 years. Loved the geology field trip
Let's hope, James. Thanks !!
Uncle Doug, I love watching you go to work on tremolo circuits. I like em nice and swampy too!
You are a man of good taste, Isk. Thanks !!
Dude. This is spectacular. I’m a fellow ElPasoan.
Thanks !! Great to hear from you, Tom.
"Out in the west Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with some Mexican rocks :-) ... "
Tonetwisters I loves me dem big rocks!!
fantastic video! really cool amp that got the respect it deserved. wonder if "uncle doug" amps will be a premium someday or if they'll all be enshrined in museums?
i love the little bonus features at the end of your videos... especially something as mundane as walking through the desert looking at rocks. thanks so much for all the cool content you provide
and double thanks for being such a class act and avoiding any political talks about immigration. it's refreshing and just makes me respect you more
Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, Joe. I rarely editorialize in my videos, especially about politics. I think it's rude to inflict one's unsolicited personal opinions on others.
@@UncleDoug Good on you OG Doug.
just brilliant uncle doug, the "pcb ughh " had me grinning ,, but that
can of heinz beans cap had me in tears,, yep solder that in place !
Thanks, William :)
Ahhh , once again transporting me to a place long long ago and far far away. Thanks
That's what we're here for, Lonnie :)
Izzit just me own imagining or did that Deluxe have some of the sweetest tone
ever to be picked up by a camera's auto-level governed mic (?)
Also I really did/do enjoy any and all outings hosted by Uncle Doug's wonderful
glib stylings, especially when armed with his very own fickle finger of fate. cheers
Thanks for all your nice comments, Jonny. The audio demo was via Shure microphone, not the camera. Glad you enjoyed the desert romp.
Shweeet!!!🤪😽👍👍👍
The tour reminds me of Laughlin AFB in Delightful Del Rio, where I was stationed for 3 1/2 years. Would you believe that when I got there, the "security fence" comprised two-strand barbed wire designed only to keep livestock off the flightline? It was useless for keeping illegals out; the coyotes would tell them to cross the Rio Grande (about three miles away), head toward our beacon light, turn to the right once they saw houses, and catch the freight train to San Antonio. Every night during the summer, my pager would go off after the SPs caught groups of illegals on our installation. By the time I left, they'd built a proper perimeter fence with all the trimmings. The illegal problem stopped. It appears that fences and walls actually work.
Yes, they do, Bevo. The huge, privately-funded border fence that got so much publicity is close to where the video was made. I may take you all there in the near future......it is quite a sight to behold, and it does work.
@@UncleDoug If you ever make it out to Canyon Lake or parts nearby, hit me up!
Am I the only one waiting for the train to roll by ?
Your sense of humor is spot on Uncle Doug.
Love the Brownface era of Fender amps. Being the owner of two 61 Bassman amps I guess I'm a little partial. Thanks for the upload.
Glad you enjoyed it, Curtis. I waited and waited......and waited, but no %@$?&*$ train came. However whenever you're in a hurry to get across town, you can always count on one taking 45 minutes to clear the crossing :)
I love the old Fenders I grew up with...but I enjoyed the geology just as much!
That's great to hear, Woody :)
Another Day in Heaven.... #Let'$ Get iT 🌴💀👍
Super! When you started strumming ZZ MY feet started jumping to the beat and I kicked all my covers off. I always enjoy your videos..
Thanks, Brad. Glad you enjoyed it.
Finally a real world example of using the Time Constant !! Thanks Doug !!
Our pleasure, Bert :)
Another fantastic video from TH-cam’s favorite deity. Thanks Uncle Doug!!
The pleasure was all ours, MS. Thanks !!
FINALLY, this is the very first detailed repair of a 6g3 that I could find to reference for my '62 6g3! Thank you, Uncle Doug!
We're glad to help, Matt :)
Could you imagine being able to afford one of these back in '63??!! Top shelf!! Thanks for ride-along, Doug!!
Not considering my wretched finances in 1963, Abe. I couldn't afford the electricity to operate the amp. Our pleasure :)
Always a pleasure Uncle Doug!
The pleasure is ours, Mr. S.
Great outro doug! Fantastic video as always, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, NYC......our pleasure :)
Awesome Episode Uncle D!!!!
Thanks, TM.
Uncle Doug your bonus footage is well appropriated from down under keep them coming and stay safe.. You are You tube treasure
Thanks, John. We will :)
Really loved the sounds this amp made. What a gem - as you said.
Thanks, John :)
Holy moley, Unka Doug! That is the sweetest sounding amp I've heard in a long time. Thick and crunchy and with a richness "beyond compare". Loved the tour of your area, I think I followed that railroad track up from Big Bend a few years ago.
Thanks so much, Dooley. It could be the same railroad track.
It’s amazing to me the absolute simplicity and beauty of these old devices. They do exactly what they were designed to do and that’s it. 😍
Simpler is always better, B.
Always a delight! The workmanship is awesome, the wit it amazing, the humor dry and funny as the terrain is dry and hot. Wow how much more fun, adventure and enjoyment as well as technical knowledge that never ceases to amaze me can you cram into 52 minutes! We, your fans love you Uncle Doug you are a real national treasure! Keep it up!!
Thank you so much, John. We really appreciate it :)
Great video, dude. I love those old brownface amps.
Me too, Mel, but they are sooooo uncommon :)
thanks for your local habitat meandering supplemental interlude also uncle doug,
utterly enjoyable ,and i hope you came home with a haul of nice fossils,
You're quite welcome, William. As a fossil myself, I feel a kinship for others like me :)
Uncle Doug, you are a wealth of information, knowledge, entertainment and generally great video's. Thank you
Thank you kindly, JW.
@@UncleDoug By the way not to upset anyone, but I would strongly recommend looking up the effects of those "Tempting" brand cat treats. That brand was making our feline friend itch like crazy. Gave them up and now back to normal. Maybe it won't effect your feline friends but just FYI
I love brown face Fender amps.
Another great video Uncle Doug!
Very much appreciated.
I do too, Michael. Thanks !!!
Your playing gets better with every video. Thanks for letting me see inside such a clean example of a 6G3, nice job on the tremolo, too.
Thanks so much, TT.
The amp rejuvenation portion of the vid was educational and entertaining as always but the nature walk was mind blowing. Border patrol, train tracks, fossils, religious reliquary, rebar snakes , mining artifacts etc. That aluminum deposit pull tab could date back to the 40s maybe, yes more of this please.
It's great to hear that you enjoyed our desert excursion, Jim. We'll do more outdoor things like this.
As always Uncle Doug, FANATASTIC!
Wow, thanks!
Excellent !! I'll bet the owner is thrilled with that amp now !!! Sounds brand new !!
He has received it and will be testing it tonight. Hopefully, he'll like it as much as you all do :)
Love it. Cool old amp, instructive repair. Your part of the country is so beautiful. In this time of staying at home, your video travelogue really made my day. It's nice to spend the afternoon with you out in the desert.
Thanks so much, Will, for joining us :)
OMG...I understand less than 1% of what you are talking about but I am in awe of your knowledge:)
I wonder where you were trained Doug?
Kudos to your instructors :)
The vintage electronics industry is lucky to have you :) :)
Thanks so much, Newton. I am entirely self-taught, using the Internet as my teaching resource. To me, it's way better to design your own curriculum than to be stuck in a boring school.
Hey Newton. If you keep on watching his vids, pretty soon you may be able to say you are 'Uncle Doug taught'!
I always enjoy the after amp videos. Keep up the interesting field trips.
Thanks, will do!
Another excellent video Bro Doug. Thoughtful men seek and ask the questions; who, what, when where, why and how! As an oldie closer to the end of our journey we are appreciating even more the beauty of life and truth. We wish the same for all mankind. May we all have enough.
Blessings and peace. : )
Thanks for your very nice comments, L.
Thanks Doug, I'm building one of these and I certainly appreciate your efforts.
You're welcome, Brad. Good luck with your project.
I thought this channel is dead long time ago and now i find that is here. Thank's GOD!
We've been back quite a while, M. Glad you found us :)
The BEST sounding amp I Have seen on your channel.
Wow, thanks, Terry. I hope the owner sees your comment ;)
I think I agree with you Terry! UD's 'workshop speaker' seems pretty sweet too!
WOW!!! Another specimen fit for the museum. Sounding better than it did when it left Leo's factory.
Thanks so much, SSG :)
“Waiting for the Bus” , very nice.
My life story as a young teenager, pre-driver's license.
Have mercy! Been waiting for an Uncle Doug video all month....
It takes time to produce good videos, Prof......especially when there are lots of distractions ;)
@@UncleDoug No complaints from me Doug, just making a reference to your ZZ Top cover 😎. BTW liked your geology/wildlife/paleantology/history montage, keep 'em coming! Really gives me an itch to get back to the SW States for another visit once all the shenanigans is over, see if I can't bag me a rebar snake.....
@@ProfTrout I understand, PT. Thanks :) This time of year most rebar snakes burrow into concrete to escape the heat ;)
That amp is too sweet! Love the tours too Doug!
Thanks!
Another Fantastic Video U.D. Thanks so much, Great watching!
Glad you enjoyed it, Dale.
Once again, I am reminded of the need to learn Wicked Game. Loved the amp repair as well as the field trip - cheers!
Glad to hear it, Chris. Good luck.
Thank you Uncle Doug , Brownface sounds beautiful, you have given me confidence to open my 67 black & silver face bassman 50 watt amps to compare the differences 9 months in the second year of the CBS era amplifiers , never would consider before being schooled by you
You're welcome, John. Best of luck with your circuit analysis.
That amp sounds WICKED! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎸
Thanks, Mike :)
Uncle Doug you are truly a Renaissance Man. Vacuum tube wizard, musician, hot rod gear head, geologist, humorist. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Wow, thanks, JJ. It's a pleasure.
If the owner Cab looks as nice as this unit he is going to have a sweet Amp. Good job Uncle Doug!
I have a feeling it is as nice, Tom. Thanks !!
Jack was on fire today!
He's generally a cool cat......but sometimes the music brings out the beast ;)
What a great tone. Wonderful work and very educational.
Thanks so much, ReF :)
Uncle Doug - thank you for the great video. Whenever you show the landscape in NM, it reminds me of my 4 years at New Mexico Tech. And my '63 VW bus swallowing a valve in Nogales Canyon - our trip to Juarez got cancelled ...
I'm glad the video brought back some fond memories, CM. The missed trip to Juarez may have been a blessing ;)
This one is my new favorite Uncle Doug video. :o)
Wow, thanks, Tracy :)
Thanks for the great video, the amp repair and the tour of your part of the beautiful southwest.
Glad you enjoyed it, John :)
Enjoyed the tours, both through the amp and the hills and valleys.
That shot of you looking down on the tracks actually made me a little queasy!
Thanks, V. I too tend to get a little vertigo when faced with vertical drops.
Love your amp investigations, the hot rod and now fascinating geological tours. Real man stuff!
Thanks, Mick :)
I dig the tours Doug. Keepem a comin. Thx!!
You're welcome, Dave. Glad you enjoy them.
Thank you. May I say your guitar playing has greatly improved in the time I’ve been watching your videos. I’ve said it before but thank you so much for these. Informative, inspiring, motivating and all with a level of craftsmanship that is rarely seen. Invaluable information that truly leaves me wanting to know more about the craft. I will never work on my own gear without thinking of your standards and approach. Please keep these videos coming and again, thank you.
Wow, thanks so much, S22. The guitar work is courtesy of Jack & Ollie, and it's great to hear that the videos have been helpful and informative. We will :)
Uncle Doug I can only dream of owning a beautiful tube amp like this. I’m in Australia, so to find them is very rare and ultimately just too expensive for myself. I own and perform with a Fender Hot Rod Deville III and knowing your thoughts on PCB I don’t expect to ever see a video by your good self on this amp but wondering if you may have any suggestions to improve this model of amp? Tube types or brands? Filter cap upgrades? Speaker brand or models? Anything that would bring it closer to what you would consider to be an amplifier of quality and or note. I realise that by design this amp will never be to your standards but hope that you may have just some thoughts on possible improvements that I may undertake so as to benefit in some small way from your knowledge and experience. A man has to ask at least. Thanks again.
Nice repair and thanks for the tour, I really enjoyed it.
Our pleasure, Jeff :)
UD love watching you give new life to vintage amps.The travelogue was a nice touch it's nice to see other parts. Was in the southwest some years ago and love it. Hope to go back. Thanks and stay safe
Glad you enjoyed it, William. Will do :)
Brilliant thanks Doug, you make it easy for me to understand. Learnt a few things today. Thank you
Great to hear, Joel. Thanks !!
You are an awesome engineer .Thank for sharing your skills and making it easy to follow.
You're welcome, Randy :)
I loved the field trip and the amp! The mix was fantastic!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best sounding amp I've heard in a while. Great paring with your speaker. Very clean.
Thanks so much, Joe :)
What a wonderful sound, that is some awesome work Doug. Would love to have that amp. Great job.
Thank you kindly, Hack :)
+1 for the amp. +10 for the geology, yes please more.
Will do, N.
Love your videos, love that tremalo, and humbling to see your birthplace, such nice scenery you should collect some of them certainly
Thanks, Kolin. I did....and the rock was hot as heck ;)
As I was saying push pull with another pair that was Hot. Very hot for a transistor. Turned out that that transistor had practically no thermal compound under the mica spacer and my component tester read it as unknown or damaged. I replaced all four transistors with generous amounts of thermal compound. Thank you so very much for the hike into the mountains. Sure makes me homesick, but in a good way. I used to bring home pockets full of sea shell fossils, drove my mother crazy. Kind of hard on the washing machine. Another great repair, looking forward to the next adventure in amplification.
Thanks so much for all your interesting comments, Mark. We really enjoy hearing from you.
"Well have mercy, Been watin' for the bus all day.....". I love that old ZZ Top stuff, Particularly that one. As a transit operator, otherwise known as a bus driver, I am the guy driving the expected and sometimes long awaited bus. I just finished watching this very informative video and having watched many of your videos , I have to tell you that it's all starting to "gel " for me. I am spotting differences in various circuits that were not obvious to me before and really understanding the differences they make. You are a great teacher. I live in the northeast , and really enjoyed the tour and geology lesson at the end. Thanks and my best to you and your family (Jack and Ollie too).
Thanks for your nice comments, Griffin. It's great to hear that the videos are instructive :)
This really kind of a holy grail amp? Splits the difference between Tweed and Blackface, and KILLER Tremelo. Love watching the TLC you give these amps, and learning what makes them tick.
Like that you slowed this Trem Speed down. Sounds deep and magical! Like that you used the ground lift switch to give the negative feedback loop an on/off switch.
Really like this amp!
Thanks, dk. I agree, it is a rare and wonderful amp. I was honored to work on it.
Great video! Your understanding of amp circuits is always so impressive.
Thanks so much, HVB. Love your screen name :)
That is one sweet chassis stand you built, looks adjustable and many thanks for the lesson on tremolo oscillation speed adjustment :)
You're welcome, SK. The stand was a gift from a generous viewer.
I love your knowledge of the parts that are wrong... I love your professionalism... as I said before, your craftsmanship is impeccable!!! ( your work is super clean ) I like that you know the difference between filet mignon and hamburger... it makes a much tastier sandwich!!! thanks uncle Doug!!!
Wow, thanks so much, Bobby. We really appreciate your kind comments.
God Bless and Protect you and your wonderful family. We love your educational videos. Stay safe, we need you:)
Thanks. Will do, F1. You too :)
Dr Doug. We would love it 😊
Another great amplifier save! Amazing how often we see low grade workmanship on such a classic. Any field trip out there is interesting!
Thanks, Jon :)
You are a true mistro on them old Amps ..👍
Thanks. Lucky :)
Doug"s sense of Humor-reminds me of Mel Brooks ! What a sweet old Deluxe !
Thanks twice, David.