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PTW Amps is currently closed for business, but we're leaving this RUclips page up with videos about guitar amps for those who might find them useful.
PTW Amps "LeBrun 12" Guitar Amp Demo
Here's a demo of the new PTW Amps "LeBrun 12" custom guitar amplifier. Based on the classic brown amps of the early 60s, LeBrun 12 is all-handwired in a dovetailed pine cabinet. Features include tremolo and a negative feedback switch for variable gain. For more information, subscribe to PTW Amps on RUclips and follow #ptwamps on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for watching!
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PTW Amps - "LaBlonde Reverb 50" Guitar Amp
Просмотров 1943 года назад
Here's a demo of the new PTW Amps - "LaBlonde Reverb 50" model guitar amplifier. Based on several mid-60s classics, LaBlonde is all hand-wired in a dovetailed pine cabinet. It features tremolo and spring reverb on one channel and a British-style mod for added gain on the other. The amp is all tube-driven with a max. output of 50 watts. For more information, subscribe to PTW Amps on RUclips and ...
LPT 50 Custom Tube Amp from PTW Amps
Просмотров 2223 года назад
Here's a demo of the new LPT-50 custom tube guitar amplifier from PTW Amps in Quebec, Canada. This amp is based on the classic 5E8-A circuit of the mid-1950s and features hand-wired circuitry on an eyelet board, with Mallory and F&T capacitors. The power transformer and choke are by Mojotone/ Heyboer and the output transformer is by Hammond Mfg. Tubes are from JJ (Slovakia) with 3X 12AY7, 1X 12...
How to make clean corners on an amp or speaker cabinet covering
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
This video demonstrates the process of cutting and applying the corners in tweed or vinyl for a clean look during the covering of guitar amplifier or speaker cabinets. Tools required: - Sharp cutting tool (I use Stanley hardware-style razor blades) - Pair of scissors - Metal square or ruler - Heat gun (or hair dryer) with a lower-heat setting The "tweed" (actually twill) or vinyl is first appli...
PTW "Tweedster" Custom Amp Demo
Просмотров 4524 года назад
Tweedster by PTW Amps is an all-tube, hand-wired custom amplifier for guitar. For more about PTW Amps, subscribe on YT. Thanks! SPECIFICATIONS: AC supply required: 120V @ 60 cycles Output power: 12 - 15 watts (varies depending on transformer) First preamp tube: 12AY7 Second preamp tube: 12AX7 Phase inverter: Cathodyne phase inverter Negative feedback None Power tubes: 2X 6V6S (cathode biased) R...
Canadian Vintage Amp Shootout - Pine/ Garnet/ Traynor/ Lifco
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
Chapters: Discussion 0:00 Audio shootout, clean: 6:07 Audio shootout, overdrive: 9:00 Audio shootout, tremolo: 10:20 This video contains a discussion and audio comparison of four classic vintage amps from Canadian companies of the 1960s and 70s. Featured is a Pine Electronics Model 201, a Garnet Gnome Reverb, a Traynor YGM-2, and a Lifco 630. The video begins with a brief description of each am...
PTW "LeNoir" Combo Amplifier Demo
Просмотров 2844 года назад
PTW "LeNoir" Combo Amplifier Demo. This guitar amplifier is an all-tube, handwired 15-watt amplifier features two channels ("Lead" and "Tweed") with switchable negative feedback (clean/ crunch/ in-between settings). It comes in a dovetailed pine cabinet with a baltic birch baffle and a 12-inch Celestion speaker. The tubes are by JJ: 2X 12AX7 (preamp/ phase inverter), 2X 6V6S (power), 1X 5Y3S (r...
1968 Fender Super Reverb - Restored
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.4 года назад
Here is a 1968 Fender Super Reverb guitar amplifier, restored by PTW Amps. This amp arrived in a chopped-down 2X10 cabinet and the circuit was in extremely bad condition (non-functional). A new replica 4X10 PTW cabinet and complete refurbishing of the circuit (with come conversion to the pre-CBS AB763 schematic) brought this amp back to life! Please subscribe to PTW Amps. Thanks for watching!
1965 Fender Deluxe Non Reverb Guitar Amplifier
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 года назад
Here's a demonstration of a newly-refurbished 1965 Fender Deluxe (non-reverb) amplifier. Please subscribe to PTW Amps. Thanks for watching!
PTW "Petit Prince" Custom Amp (demo by Thiago Ferté)
Просмотров 1674 года назад
Here is harp man Thiago Ferté's demo of his new PTW "Petit Prince/ Little Prince" Custom Amplifier. This amp is a 12-watt Class A amplifier running a single 6L6GC power tube. It has a single 12AX7 preamp tube and a GZ34 tube rectifier. It has a Classic Tone output transformer and a Hammond power transformer. Along with volume and tone, the features include a negative feedback switch with three ...
PTW Amps "LeBrun" Custom 20-Watt Guitar Amplifier
Просмотров 2364 года назад
The LeBrun is an all-tube, handwired guitar amplifier inspired by the classic brownface amps of the early 1960s. This 20-watt model features two channels with tremolo on both; handwired circuitry on an eyelet board; Canadian-made Hammond transformers; a Canadian-made Seaside Chassis (machined at PTW), in a dovetailed pine cabinet. The amp features three 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 6V6 power tubes, ...
PTW Amps QC18T Custom 18-Watt Guitar Amp
Просмотров 1844 года назад
The QC18T has a circuit inspired by the classic 18-watt British amps of the 1960s, reconfigured for the modern player. The amp features a handwired turret board using high quality Sozo and F&T capacitors. The preamp features a trio of 12AX7s, with a pair of Sovtek EL84 power tubes and a JJ EZ81 tube rectifier. Two channels sound entirely different: one is darker with creamy breakup; the other i...
PTW Amps "Violetverb" Custom Guitar Amplifier
Просмотров 1434 года назад
Here is a demo (followed by discussion) of the custom Violetverb guitar amplifier from PTW Amps in Quebec, Canada. The Violetverb is a 40-watt all-tube amp featuring hand-wired circuitry on an eyelet board. It has two channels, one with tremolo and spring reverb. The dovetailed pine cabinet comes loaded with a pair of 10-inch Celestion Greenback speakers. This video demonstrates the amp on vari...
PTW Amps Tweed 5W Class A amp w/ Blues Harp
Просмотров 3044 года назад
Blues harpist Thiago Ferté tries out a PTW Amps 5W Class A tweed amp. Based on the classic tweeds of the late-50s, this amp features a slightly enlarged cabinet to accommodate a 10-inch WGS Invader Speaker. For more info, subscribe to PTW Amps on Facebook. Thanks for watching!
1960 Fender Super 6G4 Guitar Amp Restoration
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.4 года назад
Here is a newly restored 1960 Fender Super (circuit 6G4) brownface guitar amp. This amp arrived at PTW Amps in a poorly serviced condition. The original cabinet had been chopped down into a head and the original speakers lost. The chassis dates from March 1960 very early into the Fender brownface period, and has the "Bass-Treble-Volume" reverse configuration on the control panel (found only on ...
Fender Champion 20 (Modified) Guitar Modelling Amp
Просмотров 13 тыс.5 лет назад
Fender Champion 20 (Modified) Guitar Modelling Amp
Traynor combos: vintage YBA-2 and solid state TS-25B
Просмотров 3 тыс.5 лет назад
Traynor combos: vintage YBA-2 and solid state TS-25B
Traynor TS-25B - Vintage Traynor Solid State Combo Amp
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.5 лет назад
Traynor TS-25B - Vintage Traynor Solid State Combo Amp
Pine Electronics/ PEPCO Vintage Guitar Amps
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.5 лет назад
Pine Electronics/ PEPCO Vintage Guitar Amps
Lifco 630 & 800 - Canadian-Built Vintage Tube Amps
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 лет назад
Lifco 630 & 800 - Canadian-Built Vintage Tube Amps
Carr Rambler - Repaired with a new MOD Reverb tank
Просмотров 5105 лет назад
Carr Rambler - Repaired with a new MOD Reverb tank
Restored 1974 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface Guitar Amp
Просмотров 3685 лет назад
Restored 1974 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface Guitar Amp
How to get a stubborn/ stuck chassis out of a vintage Fender amp
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.5 лет назад
How to get a stubborn/ stuck chassis out of a vintage Fender amp
PTW Amps: Supro 1620T Vintage Guitar Amplifier
Просмотров 7415 лет назад
PTW Amps: Supro 1620T Vintage Guitar Amplifier
PTW Amps: Fender Princeton Silverface - 5AR4 Rectifier
Просмотров 2995 лет назад
PTW Amps: Fender Princeton Silverface - 5AR4 Rectifier
PTW Amps 5f1 "Champlain" (Tweed Champ Replica) Guitar Amp
Просмотров 7955 лет назад
PTW Amps 5f1 "Champlain" (Tweed Champ Replica) Guitar Amp
PTW Tweedster (15-Watt 5E3 Tweed Replica Guitar Amplifier)
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.5 лет назад
PTW Tweedster (15-Watt 5E3 Tweed Replica Guitar Amplifier)
PTW Amps - "Le Brun" 6G3 Brown Deluxe replica guitar amp
Просмотров 3705 лет назад
PTW Amps - "Le Brun" 6G3 Brown Deluxe replica guitar amp
Love my 68 Super Reverb
These are good donors when price is low. I turn them into 5E3 tweed deluxe.
let's talk about the older fender amps that use a metal mesh instead of the sheetmetal.
Are you anywhere near Toronto? If so I may have a project for you if you are interested
Awrsum Had many Trayors being only several hours from Canada. 🙂
Just curious if this is a hardwired version or circuit board. There seems to be a lot of different versions of these re-issues. Thanks
This amp had a printed circuit board... as have most production-line Marshalls since the late-60s.
My grandpa has a degree in electronics and also woodworking me and him decided to buy one of these and we turned it into a classic 50s style tube amp we also switched the switch for a toggle we took out the gain knob I have a RCA 12AU7 tube in the preamp and a 6V6 like all my tube amps have
Nice! Those types of conversions are a lot of fun.
I've got a 6V6 YBA-2B in the tall skinny case. Original except for the filter cap, tubes, an extra handle, and a missing that H-panel on the back with the data tag. It's a rare beast, sounds fantastic, I bought it for $300 back in 2003. I need to sell it. Do you have any idea what i should be asking for it today?
Perfect cut! Which contact cement are you using to attach the tweed/tolex to the wood?
Thanks. I use a product called Lepage Low-Odor Contact Cement. I believe it is only in Canada, but it is a white latex contact glue... a fairly generic product. Avoid regular contact glue -- the toxic stuff -- because it melts some types of tolex.
crazy man
THIS is the PROPER technique (i.e., the way Fender has always done it) for finishing off the corners on a tweed amp. You'll see several YT videos by guys (who should know better) doing it the improper way - which is cutting the fabric at a 45-degree angle, resulting in a tacky corner that looks just like a wrapped present. Not good! For further reference as an example of the correct way, just pay particular attention to the corners of any new Fender tweed amp. Fender figured out from the get-go how to do this to achieve a very elegant, neat, finished-off look. This is the more difficult way to do it (because you're cutting right along the narrow curved-over transition between two opposing 90-degree surfaces), and that's why most guys "cheat" and just fold over the fabric like you would on a Christmas present wrapping. You NEVER want to be gigging with one of these things (esp. with their lack of corner protectors) in anything but a very controlled environment, and that's why they fell out of favor. But they are truly a work of art when done right.
Thank you!
You've done a bang-up 'Frankenstein' job on this amp. But, unlike the good doctor, what you made is actually more beautiful! 😂 I seem to be obsessed with this device, because it both is, and is not, a modeling amp (the 'little brother' to this amp, the Frontman 20g, can make every sound this one does, minus the effects.) The way it's flying off the shelves, it seems that Fender really hit onto something.
Thank you!
Garnet with that overdrive? Get outta here. So good!
Thousand thanks! The trick didn't work out perfectly for me but at least I knew what the cause was!
Glad it helped!
I just bought one from 1990, it's getting here on Sunday. Can't wait!
Congratulations!
I have a Fender solid state head and for the life of me I cannot get the darn thing out. I mean it's not budging. I don't know what it is but this is just another great tip. Thanks!
Some modern Fenders have bolts in from the sides of the case. Check underneath as well. Usually if a chassis won't budge AT ALL, it is screwed or bolted in somewhere else.
Yep that's exactly what it was...the SIDE bolts. Can't believe I missed them. Thanks SO MUCH!!!@@ptwamps3682
Thank you very much! I have to plan ahead and you explained what I want to know in this critical detail.
Sounds amazing. Those and Pepco are really good amps.
Hi mate, thanks for the video, it sounds great! What are the main differences do you feel there are in changing the rectifier tube to a 5AR4?
Dear I have one doubt I have one solid state guitar amp for use in apartment its have 20W, 10¨ pol speaker, but its sounding so muddy, it have a lot of bass, and the middle control it seems work high middle frequency. I cannot found any schematic online what I can do. Thanks
That's a really nice look with the brown tolex.
THANKS..
Thanks for the great video!!! It's hard to find anything on these guys.... Great amps!!! It's amazing how many little companies there were that made these really cool little vintage amps that nobody's heard of!!!
WILL YOU PLEASE SHOW US HOW YOU INSTALL THE CENTER PIECE ON THE FENDER AMP CORRECT. NO ONE SHOW HOW IT IS DONE PROFESSIONALY.
All so unique and wonderful. A more realistic comparison could have been demonstrated by placing the SM-57 directly on-axis to each speaker at say, a meter distance. That would remove some of the microphones placement variables such as its directionality and proximity effect from the equation. Great video :)
Is paul a member of your band?
Howdy eh! 🇨🇦
Does the 15 watter hang with a drummer also does it need to have the 2-prong cable changed to 3-prong?
It depends on what type of music, but I gig occasionally with 15 watt amps in small blues clubs with a sensible drummer and it is fine. If you're doing rock with a heavy hitter, you need something more powerful. A 3-prong cord is always a good idea for safety.
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I have 1989 BB RI and it at full volume is not even close to as load as my 59 LTD Bassman gets. Tests ok, kind of nice, but I can play between 3 and 5 its tolerable.
What’s the guitar volume set to?
Wow, I have 304a with a 10 inch Jensen special design speaker. The chassis is dated March 18 1963
I actually prefer the sound of the solid state Traynor! (and I'm somewhat of a tube snob)
have you ever covered anything similar to this is tweed? If so, how hard would it be?
Nice showcase. The Garnet was a monster.
Is this the actual tweed or the vinyl version the reason I ask is I am at the point of covering my Champ clone and the non tweed fabric is much less money and I was wondering if it looks as good. the video is great thank you.
pine amps are overrated if you ask me they just don't have that warm pleasing-to-the-ear tube sound like a fender champ but old traynor and garnet amps are fantastic and I once had an old "Lero" brand, Canadian-made amp it was tall and big enough to be a 2X12 but it had like 1x8 speaker LOL but it had that warm tube sound all day long
Great video. I have this amp and replacing the baffle is first up. Thanks!
Do you have to use a stereo cable for input?
Back in high school (1973), I had the '65 M15A with two 12" Jensen's in it, absolutely fabulous amplifiers. I bought it, a 1967 Baldwin "Baby Bison" guitar and a lap steel guitar (from the 50's), for $400.00. Being a stupid 17 yr. old, at the time... I didn't realize what I had... traded it for a 72 Fender Bandmaster a year after I got it. i would love to find another one.
As far as tone and overall sound ,, I gotta go with the first Pine / Paul amp.. It has a very sweet tone .. At least in my ear pods 🤷♂️
A really excellent little amp - vrsatile and not over-compliocated but with enough options to keep anyone happy if they want to experiment. The idea of replacing the soundboard for the speaker sound like an interesting thing to try.
Love these amps! Try not to say "weeber". Respect Canada.
Nice I have the revolution 1
Is it good? Loud?
@@mikejamieson419 yeah it’s gets loud Too loud for the living room I have a 12” Fane from an old hi watt stack in it
Isn't this more of a speaker comparison than anything else? The only fair comparison would be to run them all into the same speaker setup.
No, because each amplifier is a different design, and the cabinet and speaker type and size are both part of that design. Doing it your way would be comparing different amp circuits, not different amplifiers.
@@ptwamps3682 Yes, but . . . . If these were my amps the first thing I'd do is plug them up to a decent speaker, so I could judge what the amps sounds like apart from a speaker that was not considered as part of the design of the amp. They just used whatever they could readily and cheaply get their hands on. I'd be willing to bet that viewers preferences would change if these were all plugged up to the same quality speaker setup. I see the value in what you present. It doesn't serve my needs, but everybody is different.
Not necessarily. All amplifiers will respond differently to a specific set of Thiele/ Small speaker parameters of a particular driver.
Wow didn't expect that 🤔 I liked the lefco best not as ice pickey
Is it for sale?
Not for sale, sorry.
nice! I just built one of these with the same transformers....what values did you use in the power supply dropping resistors?.....what were your voltages?......my power section is high but I got the preamp and phase inverter close to original voltages......mine breaks up very early at like 3 or so....I think I will need a weaker V1 tube....any thoughts or pointers would be great....,thanks
I used all stock values per the schematic, except I used 22uF filter caps in place of the original 16uFs (with less filtering some ghost notes were appearing with single coil pickups). Make sure to ground the 4th (preamp) filter cap to the preamp bus NOT to the power supply ground (as shown on the original layout). Otherwise, you risk a massive ground loop. BTW: Optional, but on later builds I put all the filter caps inside the chassis by extending the circuit board. This works with newer / small F&T caps and saves the pain of using a doghouse.
Great amp! Question: the on-screen specs mention 2x10 1258k speakers. Is that a typo? I'm guessing it's 1028k? Regardless, I already own multiple amps, but man... I love 2x10 amps like this and I'm very tempted! The normal channel mod is great, I usually don't use the normal channel, but I'd totally use this.
Thanks, Scott! Glad you like the amp. Yes, you caught a typo where the speakers are 1028K (Eminence Alnico). This amp has the configuration of a mid-60s Vibrolux Reverb.
@@ptwamps3682 Great! I thought so - Vibrolux is currently my favourite BF amp... and yet, with your mod, this looks to be better!