Pieman Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I have a mid-50's Gibson GA-6 amp, akin to the Fender wide-panel 5C3 amps. I bought it after 9/11 as a rebuilt basket case. Time for general servicing. Dr Z is located nearby and I may call him for a recommended amp technician. But, does anybody on the board know a good tweed-era technician? Somebody recommended putting a filter choke on the microphone channel. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 They’re pretty simple circuits, any electronics repair shop should be able to easily handle it. Even if it’s primarily a hi-fi service shop. Tube amps easy to work on and guitar amps require the same attention as hi-fi tube amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Call or email Jim at Lil Dawg Amps.He specializes in tweed Fenders but would have no problems fixing a tweed a Gibby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 How bought Uncle Doug on Youtube... he really gravitates to those kinda amps. The worse the better for him. I think he’s in Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Been watching Uncle Doug this week to further my education. Thinking I might try a simple build myself this winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockola Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I recapped a mid '60s Kalamazoo Model 1 in 2017. That was/is a simple single ended thing and hard to screw up. The bench work was fun because it wasn't too complicated once you find a good iron, space and patience.Thinking about tackling my Musicmaster Bass amp next. Also, don't inhale solder smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 12:13 AM, Toadroller said: Been watching Uncle Doug this week to further my education. Thinking I might try a simple build myself this winter Thanks . He has a Facebook page. I'll ask my daughter to help me reach him by email as I never signed up for FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Victoria amplifiers has built their entire business on Fender circuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duplex Dave Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Skip Simmons. Any of you guys into vintage amps or tube amps in general should check out his podcast "The Truth About Tube Amps" with Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal. A wealth of good info and no BS. Lots of myth busting as well. http://vintageamps.libsyn.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Have been listening Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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