Silvertone 1474, Part 2: Victory at Last
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- In this second of two videos, Channel 2 of the Silvertone 1474 amplifier continues to sound awful for three different reasons: 1.) Bad capacitors 2.) Reverb bleed-through 3.) A seriously-damaged speaker voice coil. Watch as all three problems are corrected and the amp is finally restored to full functional capability. A thorough audio demonstration is conducted, including a surprisingly good sounding reverb effect, and to celebrate, we head out to the workshop to install a '32 Ford grille shell on the Model A Rat Rod.
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nothing better then coming home tired and there is a brand new uncle doug video waiting for you at dinner time.
We're glad you enjoy our videos, Daniel. Have a great dinner and evening.
I agree. Uncle Doug is the best.
The orange kitty - name it Jensen...
That's a good suggestion, Randy. Thanks !! If there were two new kitties, they could be Rick 'n' Backer.
"I didnt ask for this" - A. Jensen
I have an orange kitty. Very bright, I've taught him to sit shake a paw and sit on his back legs. He also is a real gentleman (cat).
I came here to suggest just this, so +1 for me Randy. Doug, do the right thing.
@@UncleDoug as in country ¨and¨ western?
Just had my second cup. Uncle D is back.
Yep :)
Doug, thanks for sticking it out with this repair and taking us along for the ride.
You're welcome, Craig. I thought the outcome justified all the effort......it's a really nice amp now. Thanks for joining us :)
Love the Tommy James reference haha.
Never even thought of how much tremolo he used.
He was a real tremolo hound, Smith, but aren't we all ??? ;)
Silvertones didn't sound this good when they were new. I kind of regret all the ones I scoffed at over my younger years. They are loaded with potential. I am most impressed with the floor repair considering what you had to attach it back to. You do some very good work.
Thanks so much, AZ.
The "full on" tremolo sounded really good. Even the reverb has it's charms!
Thanks, Chris. It's good to hear some positive feedback.
Uncle Doug vs Silvertone 1474. Uncle Doug wins by a landslide, saves a great amp from the scrap heap. Thanks!
You're welcome, Paul. It was a challenge, but persistence paid off :)
Awesome restoration, looks and sounds great, it’s great to see it playable again
Thanks so much, Jerry, both for your very nice comment, and for your very generous donation that made the video series possible.
Great vid - thanks again to Uncle Doug!! BTW, good to see the cats are getting along alright!!
You're welcome, Erich. Thanks. Yes, they are getting used to each other.
Always a good day when there is a new Uncle Doug video, and when I also happen to be caught up enough on work to watch (but I would have done so this evening if I had a pile of tasks to do during the day. Shh, no one rat me out!) Thanks, and thumbs up.
You're welcome, Ken.
That new grill shell really kicks the rat rod up a notch !
Thanks, Sam. I agree :)
Ollie and Jack are sounding great. Thanks for another excellent video Uncle Doug!
I thought they outdid themselves on this video, Michael. You're welcome :)
Great job on the 2nd channel. The car is looking great also . Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, Daniel. Thanks !!!
Just the best, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!!!
You're welcome, F1 :)
I wouldn’t want anyone but you working on my amp, great job as usual Uncle Doug!
Thanks, Richard.
that channel two reverb switch is genius! i love your clever workarounds. nice work!
Thanks, 4bbl :)
Excellent fault finding and a grand restoration. Kudos for the cat rescue too.
Thanks, DA :)
You are a true artist, and craftsman!
Thanks so much, Dave :)
UD Time! I watch UD videos in the TV, comfy sofa and chips at hand! Thanks for the video Uncle! The result is excellent
You're welcome, K. Save some chips for us :)
Excellent fix on the second channel reverb modification. Also, your fabrication skills are outstanding. Good work UD!
Thanks so much, Don :)
So excited to watch this!!
Thank you, sir.
You're welcome, Cole.
Lots of work uncle D!!! But she sure sounds great after all that effort!!!
Watching the latest Uncle Doug video with my own cat in my lap, that's a relaxing evening :)
Sounds good to us, Andy :)
...I can imagine-!!
Man!! what a Pro!! You are the tube guru!!!!!!! brightens my day to watch, Rock on Brother!!
Thanks so much, Tim :)
I knew you would figure it out, Uncle Doug. You are a great troubleshooter.
Thanks, Big Joe.
Another great video Uncle Doug! I really enjoy when you make these crazy discoveries like with the voice coil. I’ve torn down quite a few speakers and I’ve not ever seen one voice coil become unwrapped like that. It makes me wonder just how long that speaker has sounded like that. Also, loved your pot replacement. That switch was a great idea and totally fixed this amp. These are such unique amplifiers. Nice work, Buddy
Thanks so much, Buddy. We're glad you joined us on our 1474 adventure :)
Hard to say which I enjoy more, the amplifier work or the updates to the cat chronicles. Both are always a treat.
Thanks, Dave. We're glad you enjoy our work :)
It is not often that one sees a speaker coil uncoil itself and then get jammed into the speaker pole piece! Nice circuit mod to make channel 2 usable.
The new feline addition looks quite happy to be with you, some great markings on his tail!
Agreed. Thanks, M79. Yes, I would call him Rocky Racoon-tail.....but that name was already bestowed on Ollie's brother.
That is one helluva nice Breitling you have on your arm. Beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
Thanks, Peete, but it's an Invicta from Sam's Club. It's a beautiful watch, but nowhere near the price of a Breitling.
Just can't get enough Uncle Doug video footage! ;-)
That's great to hear, Thomas :)
I'm always impressed by your reconing skills. I have a few speakers to recone, but it's so daunting to me that I just keep putting it off for later all the time.
Thanks, Kard. Experience really helps. The first few are a challenge.
wow, much better. Amp sounds real good now. Even the music you choose to play on channel two, makes your playing sound better. Great job. Yes nice work on that rod.
Thanks, Hack......twice :)
Uncle Doug, you've taken your channel to the next level with the Hot Rod Special at the end of the video. Amazing!! Fantastic!!
I don't know how anyone is gonna beat that, but if anyone can it's likely to be you..
Thanks so much, Derek :)
One of my favs of your vids. One of the most "human" of them all. I just want to tell our friends sending all the great. thoughtful gifts, thank you! I think I can speak for UD and the rest of us when I say, "we all appreciate your generosity and love", UD and his sidekicks deserve every bit of it and I for one love seeing it! It really makes this one of the best YT channels because it's all about all the right things we all should be doing... Sharing in love...
Thanks so much, PM. You're right. We have come to see our viewers as a huge, extended family......united by common interests. Comments and responses demonstrate mutual respect that is missing on so many YT channels. It's a pleasure and honor to get to know you all.
Nice, always have loved that suicide front end on hot rods. Makes me miss my Blackie Gejeian inspired modified 27 T, I had years ago.. Love watching the hot rod builds you do as much as amplifier repairs..
Thanks, Jesse :)
A great improvement in sound quality. That new current limiter is sweet! The new grill looks good.
Thanks, Andrew :)
You really brought this old gal back to life Uncle Doug, amazing tone and look. Bad ass, or smooth as silk. BTW I love the single coil sound.
Thanks, Gary :)
I love your videos for reasons that my significant other doesn't so much (amps and electronics), but both of us love that you're so generous to your cat friends.
I'm glad that we can reach out to both of you, Chris. Thanks for watching.
Great job on both. Fantastic.
Thanks, Gil :)
The newest feline addition looks like Garfield! Great work as always UD on the fabulous Silvertone. I have the little brother to it sitting on my bench awaiting a few new components hopefully it will sound as good as this! Thanks for a great video!
You're welcome, Jack. Our regards to Garfield, Jr. :)
.......”I’ll hold the camera up so you can hear what I’m talking about”
You made my day.
Great work on the 32 Ford grill shell, Uncle Doug! Nice! I agree!
Thanks, Tom :)
Yep I had this exact amp.
Sounds great man!
Thanks, WD :)
Excellent, Doug. Well presented - well executed (and no living creatures were electrocuted)
Thanks, Bob.
Wonderful work Doug,, That amp sounds amazingly awesome! :)
Thanks, Terence :)
Great videos Uncle Doug! Great stuff! Greetings from Belgium!
Thanks, CCW. Likewise from the Sunny Southwest, USA.
Another great teaching video Uncle Doug. What a singular mess and cool creative result. The reverb is unreal(verb)! Channel 1 seems to have a bigger bottom than channel 2, but that could just be a function of attack and camera mic. Thank you again for your good work and time.
You're welcome, Carl. Thanks for your very nice comments :)
I love it when I can see a plan come together Doug.. you perseverance has once again shown through, of course, along with the constant vigilance of Jack and Ollie!! Here’s my 2cents worth for the orange feline’s name “ Chauncey” a very regal name for such a wonderful addition!!
Thanks, Luth. I like the name......very classy.
Another winner, Uncle Doug!
Thanks, Rick.
Interesting tip on the post-it note as a gap cleaner. Excellent analysis of the Chan 2 problem. I do think it is a good idea to replace all the coupling caps in the vast majority of cases.
Thanks, Jennifer. It sure helped in this case.
Back in the 60s, when I was an aspiring garage band guitarist, I saw a lot of Silvertones. My best friend had one of these. And while it could never match the Fender tones we were hearing and coveting, my friend, with his Silvertone and Strat on the bridge pickup, could always cut through the mix and be heard.
Another great video Uncle Doug. I love those gaudy looking grill cloths on those old Silvertone's. I have tried to find reproductions but no one seems to make them.
Thanks, CK.
Man, TH-cam just doesn't get any better than this. Uncle Doug Rocks! I think you should name the Tabby George Fullerton. Leo is a cool name as well.
Thanks, RG. Good name suggestions :)
You've inspired me to finally build a current limiter, as well. I've needed to do that for a long time.
You will be glad you did, Sean. It's an essential tool.
The dim bulb current limiter is an essential tool for guitar amplifier repair.
Many years ago I built several “dim bulb” current limiter units with 3 lamp sockets and several switches. Usually I fill the sockets with 60W, 200W, and 300W conventional incandescent bulbs. By flipping the switches I can get a wide range of current limits. The rig has an on/off switch and a pilot light. There is also a bypass switch to apply full power when desired. One of my units includes a hefty 1:1 isolation transformer rated at about 1200W. I also have a 15A Variac but I don’t use it near as often as the dim bulb units.
Good Day to all you hipsters,
Your thoughtful and fruitful ministrations have clearly turned this clearly flawed example into its current state of much improved Tone Master. So fine outcome for all your efforts. And I think Isaac is a good name for your new Ginger "for the games we play."
Always instructive and informative !
Thanks Robert aka jagjet
You're welcome, Robert. Thanks !!!
Sounds good. Thanks Doug.
You're welcome, Robert.
The new cat looks just like a cat that has come to live at my home. It is so good that you help these stray kitties. We do, and they love us for it! Dark roast and a Silvertone amp restored, best thing since sliced bread! What a monster! Should have casters just to take it out to a 60s Classic Rock gig! I would have been in 7th heaven back in the day if I would have had this guy! I did not know Sears had so many models to choose from. In my town you only got to choose from their smaller amps. Most of the time my Sears catalogs were used for either propping up my baby sister at the dinner table or they went to my relatives who did not have an inside toilet! Either way, to reference what Sears and Monkey Wards offered in their catalogs for musical instruments and amps, was almost impossible. So off to the Sears store I went. Great video! Look forward to the next. The Hot rod is looking good! Thanxz
You're welcome, ATL. Thanks for all the great comments.
Another great show!
Thanks, Peter.
Amp and Roadster looking great great Uncle Doug.What and improvement on both.👍🎸🔩🔧
Thanks, Bob :)
That turned out nice! Very interesting.
Thank you, Dale. Glad you liked it.
Great video UD! Never seen anyone perform brain salad surgery on a 6 lb. Bumblebee and end up with toast and shrimp tempura. Magic! Your videos never cease to amaze and entertain. Thank you!
You're welcome, FW. I like your menu.
wow it sounds so much better doug. you are the master. The new kitty looks like "rascal" could be a good fit. 😂
Thanks so much, CD :) I agree on the appropriateness of the name.
As soon as you called him "rascal" I thought it fit too 😀 another awesome video uncle Doug. The rat rod looks much better without the punisher grill!!
Excellent work! The new valve amps just don’t have the mojo of these old ones.
Thanks, Ben. I agree.
You're pretty resourceful, patient and even entertaining. I'm watching your Silvertone 1474 videos because someone brought one in for repair. I'm pretty depressed after watching the first video. I'm dreaming about the sound of it landing in the dumpster. BTW, I believe I've found the correct schematic for the 185.10411 chassis.
Thanks, A61.....glad you enjoyed it.
I'd bet that amp didn't sound as good brand new. Uncle Doug's modifications made it so much better. Nice job.
Thanks so much, Ray.
You did a great speaker analysis and repair.
I don't think that I've ever seen the wire scenario before in the gap.
I kept looking at the speaker cone for moisture warpage near the voice coil while you were working.
That's some excellent tech work my good man.
Also, your kindness to roaming critters is most commendable.
My daughter is an official feral cat afficanado.
They stalk me and they adore her, lol. I can't count how many we've been through or helped over the last twenty year's. She will get them shots and or fixed.
We had a rare six toe'd tortoise shell male that was living in my grove for awhile, but he was much too wise for my tuna laced live trap and moved on to another place. It's slowed down since last winter, as the coyote packs ravished most of the rabbits in the grove.
They come and they go..
Thanks for all the very kind and interesting comments, Amo.
Reading through the comments I see I’m not the only one that enjoys an Uncle Doug presentation while enjoying a cup of Joe. As for the amp, a masterful restoration as usual, I myself could not live with Silvertone reverb. I would go for a “resto-mod”, new tank, anything but that garage door spring sound. A 32’ Ford grill is one of thee most classic and iconic pieces of Americana there is. I suggest the name Tangelo for the new kitty.
Thanks, Jim. I do think the reverb in this particular amp is acceptable.....not optimum.....but acceptable, unlike most Silvertones.
Another top notch job Uncle Doug! And those cool cats keep rocking up - let us know when Keith Richards arrives!
Thanks, David. I thought the kitties outdid themselves in this video. Keith may be asking for some guitar lessons :)
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome, Eugene.
MAN! Ollie and Jack really can SHRED! Those guitar licks are tasty! And... they have built-in, retractable guitar picks! ;-D BRAVO, Uncle Doug!
Thanks, Dave. Yes, they are natural musicians :)
Loved the Tommy James reference (Crimson & Clover).
Love the video!
Thanks, Jerry.
Love the grille shell...and headlights.
Thanks, Tom :)
Great stuff !!
Thanks, Mr. CC
Boy those coupling caps made a huge difference! That switch should have been in the original design, some bean counter probably axed it. That grill looks super sexy! Thanks for the video UD!
Thanks three times, James :) You're quite welcome.
I had a tiger cat like that when I was a kid. He got in lots of fights, frequently coming home with combat marks, so I named him "Tex". He lived a long and full life :)
Tex sounds like a good cat, Richard, especially to us Texans :)
sounds great, nice job jangly old school type tone !
Thanks, Gene :)
Yay, clever with the switch Doug! I never wanted to admit it because some people are precious about keeping original parts in there, but I do the "scorched Earth" thing almost every time. And yup, almost EVERY Sangamo green cap I come across is bad. Just don't stand the test of 50 years or so. Not sure you can fault them though. Thanks Doug, as always this was great!
You're welcome, JP. Thanks !!!
oh yeah..i almost forgot. the tube and tube circuit boards are VU meters. the magic eye types. the microphones on the boards can be used or a line level signal input. both adjustable through the little pots on the boards themselves. :-) the coloured chicken head knobs were a nice touch too.
Thanks, Giz. I believe you are correct.
Very good idea about "spot welding" those nuts to the "brackets"...BTW, excellent video as always and glad that the 1474 came thru with flying colors. You have a great following of the cat community...ditto here as I'm feeding one. Unfortunately, it was snowing/sleeting last evening so I could not fill the bowl with food. Think I will have to make a small house on the side deck for the Cat Drive-In !
Thanks, Tom. They do seem to appreciate a nice little house on cold nights.
I think Dave Davies of the Kinks would have loved that amp in the early 60s?? Cheers Uncle Doug. Keep um, coming. Rob.
Thanks, Rob. We will :)
Noticeable difference, perseverance pays off :-)
Thanks. Yes, it does :)
Love how you take care of the cats as well you can use the old speaker cones for the veterinary collar when you get them spayed and neutered . THEN you can call him Jensen 😺😺😺 L.L.&P 🖖🖖🖖
Great idea, Mega. Sort of like the Victor dog listening to a speaker for his master's voice......except the cat is actually IN the speaker :)
Nice fix on that Doug,,,, that switch is a trick setup for sure. My cats really dug seeing your cats on the vid. They suggested " Rocky" for the orange guy with the " raccoon " tail. I had to agree.
Thanks, Carl. Unfortunately, that is the name of Ollie's brother.
@@UncleDoug
So that's why is sounded familiar... ☺
I guess he can be Rocky II, just like the movie.
yep, you saved it. sounds very nice.
Thanks, Marcelo.
That orange cat looks like a Theodore to me. Nice work on the amp as usual, Doug.
I agree, it fits him, GM. Thanks :)
I think you named the cat in the video. "Rascal" - Cat lessons: keeping warm and being cooperative are two great benefits of working with Uncle Doug.
Also, they get lifetime free health insurance......and our vet has a new BMW :)
A new Uncle Doug video... nice way to spend a rainy evening. One observation regarding "Silvertone" amps... Nate Daniel (no relation) never was one for spending money on quality components. However, much of his stuff did work... for a while. I guess that's what Sears wanted... Anyways, this is one of the better Silvertone amps I've heard. Sometime I'll relate the story of how I came to dislike them...
Thanks, Bill. I look forward to hearing the lurid tale.
In the end... its pretty clear why these amps were always considered a mid level product even back in the day. Serious players always worked their way up to a Fender.. and later other brands such as Vox, Highwatt, and Marshall. .. and even later, Sunn and Kustom. I remember bass players also liked Ampeg. Thank goodness I had a well to do friend that loaned me his '64 ProReverb, and then a bit later I got my own blackface Vibrolux Reverb. Its been with me 50 years now. Silvertone has arrived though, separate head and 2x 12" cab. Its a basement case... moisture damaged.. but we are committed to resto-mod it back into function. I am very surprised as to how well your 1474 came out. Very very nice!!!
Thanks so much, Jennifer. Best of luck with your project.
Nice!! From grill cloth to grill shell... :-)
Thanks, Robert. Good catch :)
That orange cat looka a lot like my Simba and Simon kitties. Gotta love the kitties.
Yes, indeed. Regards to your feline pals.
Old amps and old cars! My shop Houses old amps and old motorcycles, so I'm totally down with this. I want to build a Flat eight hot rod for my next project. I have to get rid of some bikes first though. Thanks for making one of my favorite channels.
You're welcome, Davy. Good luck with your project......you better have a long frame :)
nice sound !!!
Thanks, BJ.
I never was a cat person, however your channel has me doing a rethink.
They are actually rather low maintenance, Dale.....no barking, walking, letting out to poop, etc. and they keep you company when everyone else has better things to do :)
before you mentioned tommy james. that was the first guy i thought of. lol beautiful work and amp
Thanks so much, Mike :)
Come for the Silvertone, stay for the Rat Rod, Faith in Humanity restored by the cats.
Thank you again Uncle Doug!
You're welcome, MS. Thanks :)
much improved... good job :)
Thanks, Elliot.
...that's an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!
oh my..mind you,this is at the first part of the vid....
delaminated voice coil. now...off pause and continue. ok..back on pause...BINGO! :-). surprised to see this though without the coil being burned to a semi crispy atete. usually i have found delamination problems are due to clipping damage turning the little buggers into room heaters. ok...back off pause.edit: excellent job getting this amp to sound like something useful. :-)
copperdog and i send our best uncle doug.
Thanks, Giz. I don't see many failed speakers.....and this one was spectacularly screwed up. I'm astounded that all that rubbing against the pole piece didn't cause a spectacular short circuit.
UD great job nice fix,. When you did the wholesale cap swap including the coupling caps who manufactured the yellow caps that you used.
I'm technically not qualified to answer this, but those look like the CE Dist. (Antique Electronic/Amplified Parts) house brand caps.
Thanks, Paul. DK is correct......they came from the source he cited.