Cathode Bypass Capacitors: How they Affect Gain and Tone

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июн 2014
  • In this milestone video (Rusty and my 100th) Cathode Bypass Capacitors (CBC) are discussed, with emphasis on their influence upon both gain and tone. Audio spectra associated with several values of CBC are demonstrated, utilizing the Amp Books Cathode Bypass Capacitor Calculator (see link below), and the diminishing returns associated with higher value CBC's is discussed. As usual, the language is basic and best suited for those seeking a fundamental understanding of tube amplifier circuits.
    Link to Amp Books site: www.ampbooks.com/mobile/ampli...
    If you enjoy videos featuring classic vintage tube amplifiers, jukeboxes, astounding home-built marvels, and clear, concise technical presentations, then please subscribe to my channel. You will gain immediate access to 100 videos, and (if you activate the service) you will be notified each time a new video is posted. Thanks for watching !!!
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  • @ahmedkamiss7643
    @ahmedkamiss7643 Год назад +1

    Watching this in 2023. Congratulations on this significant milstone and thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your kind words. You're welcome, Ahmed.

  • @briguy1960
    @briguy1960 Год назад +3

    I'm retired now and finally getting back to trying to teach myself
    elctronics. Your vids are the best. You sir are a great teacher

  • @iangomes
    @iangomes 5 лет назад +6

    That sneeze by Rusty had me giggling. A very late congratulations on 100!

  • @citizencyclops406
    @citizencyclops406 Месяц назад

    Congratulations UD. Your first hundred have been invaluable for all us circuit board curious musicians.

  • @mendamp1715
    @mendamp1715 7 лет назад

    Excellent explanation, Thanks!

  • @Krolic5
    @Krolic5 10 лет назад

    Thank you for going into this in detail. Very much appreciated!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, K. Rusty and I are glad to hear that it was helpful :)

  • @jjheaphy
    @jjheaphy 8 лет назад

    Another good one! Thanks Uncle Doug and Rusty!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      +John Heaphy Thanks, John :)

  • @Headwind-1
    @Headwind-1 5 лет назад

    Thanks again Uncie Doug you are an excellent teacher!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, H-1 :) Thanks !!!

  • @jeffbrooks7246
    @jeffbrooks7246 9 лет назад

    Thanks a whole bunch for the link to ampbooks.com - great resource!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  9 лет назад

      Jeff Brooks You're welcome, Jeff. I hope the link is helpful.

  • @markschmitt5550
    @markschmitt5550 8 лет назад +54

    You can effectively voice an amp without any traditional "tone stacks" simply by selecting the right cathode and gain stage coupling capacitor values. Tone stacks lower your gain and they dampen the amps chime. Single-Coil pickups require larger coupling cap values - 0.1, 0.047, 0.022 and humbuckers sound their best with lower values - 0.01, 0.0056, 0.0047. Fender built his amps for his single-coil guitar line, therefore the 1k5 cathode resistor and the 25uf bypass cap, so that they sound full and not thin. The Marshall line sounds best with humbuckers, hence the 820 ohm with the 0.68uf arraignment, in order to manage the low end harmonics, especially when pushed. I often place a switch on the first gain stage in order to select one or the other.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад +21

      An excellent point, Mark, and one that is frequently overlooked. Amp circuits were often tailored to certain types of guitars and pickups. An amp voiced for humbuckers may sound shrill and strident with single coils......and vice-versa. I believe this explains the shrill, brittle sound of many of Gibson's mid-60's and later amps. They were designed for clarity with (Gibson) humbuckers and really sound awful with many other guitars and pickups.

    • @markschmitt5550
      @markschmitt5550 8 лет назад +14

      You are so very right, and I'm surprised at the number of guitar players that are unaware of this. I've built and modded a number of amps with two switches, sometimes something as discrete as a push/pull switched pot, that selects or shunts the coupling cap after the 1st gain stage and a switch for selecting or shunting the cathode resistor and cap on that 1st gain stage.... so that you can stab a Gibson or a Fender into the amp with desirable results. If you want to do that one better, you can also switch select a few of the other coupling caps farther into the amp's audio chain; before and after the phase inverter or the finals. I truly appreciate your wisdom and history points, and your experiences. Your YT threads are great talking platforms. BTW - I finally finished my super-deluxe Plexi/Bassman/Trainwreck build last night... with internal switching and features that will allow the user to select coupling and cathode cap options... and I'm tackling a sudo Fender 26 / Supro 24 build; your Fender 26 Project was inspiring... I plan on adding an intermediate driver tube between the 6n7 phase inverter and finals to give it a really clean hi-fi voice. We shall see...

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад +11

      Thanks for your kind words and best of luck with your projects, Mark. The Model 26 I built is, to this day, one of my all-time favorite amps. It has no special features, but simply sounds wonderful. It's like a hearing a great singer.....you know immediately that you're in the presence of something special. I really think you will love the 26 you are building.

    • @markschmitt5550
      @markschmitt5550 8 лет назад

      Do you have a source for a decent low powered 15 speaker? What's your favorite? I've purchased quite a few from Parts Express, a few from Weber, and Speaker Warehouse... Your thoughts?

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад +3

      I've had the best luck with Musician's Friend and Antique Electronic Supply, Mark. You might check their inventory. Another great source of high grade vintage 15" speakers is old organ tone cabinets. Good luck.

  • @robertbarcus2008
    @robertbarcus2008 6 лет назад

    Thank you for all of your time and knowledge

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, Robert.

  • @carvingbone
    @carvingbone 10 лет назад

    Excellent again and thanks for sharing your wisdom, congrats on 100 videos!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, CB. Rusty and I really appreciate your kind words :)

  • @Ivyhurster
    @Ivyhurster 8 лет назад +6

    This is one of the most informative RUclips channels I've ever seen. I'm just getting started repairing old amps and would be totally lost withOUT these videos. THANK YOU!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад +3

      You're quite welcome, Scott. It's great to know that our channel is helpful :)

  • @FRRRRAAANNK
    @FRRRRAAANNK 9 лет назад

    Great video and thanks for the link. Very helpful to many of us I'm sure.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  9 лет назад

      You're welcome, Frank. I hope it is helpful :)

  • @64mung
    @64mung 7 лет назад

    Watching these videos all night..good stuff! Well done too.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      Thanks, 64. Don't overdo it.....you need a good night's sleep.

  • @donaldfilbert4832
    @donaldfilbert4832 10 лет назад

    Great video Doug !! I learned a lot !! Thanks a ton for all you do !!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks, Don. We really enjoy hearing from you and are glad to know that our videos have been helpful. Best wishes to you and yours.........

  • @johnchase8510
    @johnchase8510 9 лет назад +1

    Happy 100th Doug,
    What a cool video, and explains the CBC very elegantly.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  9 лет назад

      Thanks, John. Glad you liked it :)

  • @TucsonBillD
    @TucsonBillD 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks again, Doug, for the well thought out and presented tutorials on demystifying the tube amplifier.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад +1

      +Bill Daniels You're welcome, Bill.....glad you enjoy the videos :)

  • @AdamRainStopper
    @AdamRainStopper 10 лет назад

    Happy 100th anniversary to you and Rusty!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks, Adam. We really appreciate your time, interest, and input :)

  • @brentstewart59
    @brentstewart59 Год назад

    Very useful stuff here. Thank you Uncle Doug

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  Год назад

      Glad to hear it, Brent :)

  • @chrislangdell117
    @chrislangdell117 3 года назад

    Very cool stuff once again

  • @bondsongmusic
    @bondsongmusic 7 лет назад

    Another great and informative video!

  • @danielsauriol
    @danielsauriol 3 года назад

    ...........always happy to see rusty provide his usual assistance and supervision........ ;-)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      We'd be lost without him, Daniel.

  • @murratosmani6517
    @murratosmani6517 10 лет назад

    Hi Dough, a warm thank you taking so much time to produce all this videos! I really like it and it inspired me to build my own amp. I'm desperately waiting for your next meeting!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, Murrat. I'm glad to hear that the videos have been helpful. I have posted 100 videos so far and hope that you'll get a chance to watch them all if you have the time. The next new video should be posted in a week or two.

  • @earworm
    @earworm 5 лет назад

    Your videos are the best Doug. You explain so well even I can understand. Thank you

  • @MrTartlet
    @MrTartlet 10 лет назад

    Congrats on the 100th video! We love you! Send Rusty my regards. =)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks, AR. The feeling is mutual.....and Rusty says, back at ya !! :)

  • @ChickenStripped
    @ChickenStripped 8 лет назад

    Another excellent piece of teamwork! Thanks Uncle Doug for the very pleasant lesson and Rusty for the solid camera work.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      +KT88 You're welcome, KT.....glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @trackingstationneillindsay
    @trackingstationneillindsay 5 лет назад

    Another great job!

  • @charris939
    @charris939 10 лет назад

    Wow! Congrats on the 100th video Uncle Doug, I must say I've seen and enjoyed most of them!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks, Charris. Rusty and I really appreciate your loyal viewership (if that's actually a word :) We'll now focus on the next 100.....best wishes !!

  • @kevinkraushaar5655
    @kevinkraushaar5655 5 лет назад

    Thankyou so very much for all your video's Uncle Doug - All of us amp building madmen appreciate your contribution to this beautiful art form.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, Kevin.

  • @charisjapan
    @charisjapan 10 лет назад

    100th Congrats, Doug!! And thanks always for making amp goings on understandable to folks like me. ;)
    Cheers from Japan!!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks, Charis. It's great to hear from you. Rusty and I are pleased to hear that our video was helpful......and wish you all the best !!!

  • @mosfet500
    @mosfet500 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks, great calculator link!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 месяцев назад

      You're welcome, Mos :)

  • @grahamduncam7375
    @grahamduncam7375 4 года назад

    brill videos thanks for takeing the time so good

  • @dbhguitar13
    @dbhguitar13 10 лет назад

    Congratulations on passing the 100 mark.
    Really enjoying your videos and appreciate Rusty's contribution!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks so much, DBH. I would definitely be lost without Rusty's support and guidance:) ^. .^

  • @kevinholzer6244
    @kevinholzer6244 7 лет назад

    Awesome video! Thank you!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      You're welcome, Kevin :)

  • @Byron_Blue
    @Byron_Blue 3 года назад

    Thank you for a very informative video. I’ve bookmarked the calculator.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      You're welcome, BB :)

  • @ix-Xafra
    @ix-Xafra 5 лет назад

    Thanks again Uncle Doug for your relaxed matter-of-fact deliberation style. I always learn something significant from your videos.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, Vinny. Thanks !!!

  • @guitargeeknwa
    @guitargeeknwa 10 лет назад

    Great video Uncle Doug, keep up the good work & congrats on the 100th video milestone! Now I am anxious to start tweaking the values of the cathode resistors & bypass caps on my amp.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks so much, GG. Rusty and I are still celebrating. By all means, do a little experimentation with cathode bypass caps. Although the value of bias resistors is strictly dictated by the plate current and plate dissipation of the tube, the value of CBC's is dictated by the ear :)) Good luck !!!

  • @robertjacko1718
    @robertjacko1718 8 лет назад

    Enjoyed the video very much!Bob

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      We're glad, Bob. Thanks for watching :)

  • @traktorboris
    @traktorboris 3 года назад +1

    These videos are amazing, thank you so much for your effort! There is something about the way you explain things that makes it so much better for me to understand than any other resource I have found! Greetings to Rusty and Jack

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      Thanks, Boris. We're glad the videos are clear and helpful.

  • @randyj1833
    @randyj1833 10 лет назад

    Congrats on the 100th vid! I am happy to say that with the great information from your videos and hours of research, my own Champ clone will be coming to life pretty soon. Thank you for the the high caliber videos and wealth of knowledge that you are passing on. Keep up the great work, and pass on my compliments to your outstanding videographer, Rusty. Best Regards!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks so much, Randy. It's great to hear that our videos were helpful and your project is coming along well. Rusty sends his regards....in between sneezes :)

  • @ZLUNION
    @ZLUNION 10 лет назад

    Congrats on the 100th video and thanks for another clear and concise tutorial.
    You are, as already stated, a gifted teacher.. Thank you.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, John....and thanks for your kind words. Rusty and I really appreciate it :) ^. .^

  • @jeffreyhamer3107
    @jeffreyhamer3107 6 лет назад

    The last part of this video, with the screen shot of the calculator program with graph, was fantastic. Thank you for all of your work.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, Jeffrey :)

  • @jgalloway01
    @jgalloway01 4 года назад

    Thank you Doug.. great info...

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome, Rufus. I like your screen name :)

    • @jgalloway01
      @jgalloway01 4 года назад

      thanks, Here is a link to some amp projects my friend Rick and I have been working on. More to come. ruclips.net/channel/UCEyiAQesucv4j8pYhdAfFOw

  • @corneliusschulman6551
    @corneliusschulman6551 4 года назад +2

    i never said thank you for all of this, you really helped me out in the earlier days.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  4 года назад

      You're quite welcome, Cornelius.

  • @tiranosauriorex7513
    @tiranosauriorex7513 7 лет назад

    thanks to u uncle doug for sharing your knowledge this is my favorite channel on youtube btw

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      You're welcome, TRex. We're glad you enjoy our videos :)

  • @Ideal1980
    @Ideal1980 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this video, it was very informing, I had never thought of this online calculator before

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, Ideal.

  • @huberttremaine8343
    @huberttremaine8343 10 лет назад

    Thank you TubCal for that wonderful explanation. Through Uncle Doug and his subscribers I think I have found a tube amp Gold Mine!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Yes, TC is a great source of info. It's nice that we can use this as a forum to share knowledge :)

  • @bustersinclair
    @bustersinclair 9 лет назад

    thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom kind sir.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  9 лет назад

      You are quite welcome, BS. Thanks for watching....and for your courtesy :)

  • @donnyboy911
    @donnyboy911 7 лет назад +7

    this is REALLY helpful......thank...

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      You're welcome, Don :)

  • @basildouglas855
    @basildouglas855 5 лет назад

    Excellent video's, well presented, and a world of information. I have looked at many of your videos on the subject of valve amplifiers and written pages of notes from them.
    My regards to Rusty and the cat.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much for all your very nice comments, Basil. Rusty has passed away, but Jack and I really appreciate hearing from you.

  • @dwightbehm4747
    @dwightbehm4747 4 года назад +5

    Hi Uncle your info and teaching on guitar amps is very helpful. I have been adjusting things in my 1960s blackface fender champ. I use it. At mass in church so I can hear every one else through it
    by putting a low signal to the amp from the sound board. Works good as an extra monitor. Thanks for all your
    Help. Dwight Allenpark,mi. near Detroit

  • @abeleballestri612
    @abeleballestri612 7 лет назад

    Congratulations for your excellent 100th video which you performed beautifully well described with very practical examples , as usual. Thanks .

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      You're welcome, Abele. Thanks for your nice comments. We are now up to 150 videos, so you have a bunch more to watch :)

  • @MinamiSen
    @MinamiSen 9 лет назад

    Thanks!! Great video!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  9 лет назад

      Paul kan You're welcome, Paul......glad you liked it :)

  • @akxeman
    @akxeman 4 года назад

    My Quest has ended. Perfect information presented perfectly! Thank you very much.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  4 года назад

      You are quite welcome, Luke.

  • @govelamo
    @govelamo 10 лет назад +1

    Not just "a 100th video"... 100th of 100 awesome, super helpful, videos!!
    Crank it up Uncle Doug and Rusty, all the way up! :)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much, G. Rusty and I really appreciate your interest and support.....and we promise to keep the volume cranked to 11 :)

  • @ben-7403
    @ben-7403 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the video! The info was very useful for building a Eurorack-format tube preamp module.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome. We're glad it was helpful :)

  • @BenSWilliamson
    @BenSWilliamson 10 лет назад

    Hey Doug and Rusty, congratulations on the 100th video!
    I came across your channel a few weeks ago and was instantly hooked. I think I must have watched nearly all your videos! With your help and a bit of my own research I've been able to have a look around inside my current amps (nothing vintage but still a learning experience) and have started sourcing parts for my own vintage clone.
    Just wanted say thanks. Keep the videos coming!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're quite welcome, Ben. It's great to hear that the videos have been instructive and that you are planning your own amp clone project. Be sure to let us all know how it turns out.

  • @davidtaylor9508
    @davidtaylor9508 4 года назад

    Great teachings on tubes and amps. You have really helped my understand the mechanics. 72 k subscribers in 2020, Glad your channel is still here!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  4 года назад

      Thanks so much, David.

  • @HammerToneAmps
    @HammerToneAmps 10 лет назад

    Nice job Doug .. a very informative vid for #100. Looking forward to the next 100.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks so much, HT. It's always good to hear from you. Hopefully our second 100 will be equally informative :)

  • @palpater
    @palpater 10 лет назад

    Rusty steals the show.
    Not just for guitar amps, your videos have helped me understand important concepts that apply to stereo and radio tube amplification. Eagerly awaiting each of your next 100 videos, congrats.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks so much, Brad. Judging from your icon, you too have experience with four-legged scene-stealers :)) It's great to hear that the videos have been helpful. Thanks for watching, and for your input.....best of luck !!!

  • @Radio478
    @Radio478 2 года назад

    Great video thanks 😊

  • @bullthrush
    @bullthrush 10 лет назад

    Congratulations on 100 of the best videos about tubes and related! A surprising amount of emotion shown by Rusty, whose camera work is first class. The hand acting with dramatic backlighting has reached a new zenith! :))
    I might have to add a bypass cap to my 5F1 now.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks, Andrew. The video is never official until I hear from you. I agree that Rusty (and my hand) rose to new levels of cinematic glory in this epic.....and we strongly suggest that you add that capacitor ASAP !!

  • @GregsGarage
    @GregsGarage 10 лет назад +7

    Man. These videos are great. I have about 1,000,000 noobie questions I'd like to ask. Thanks for the vids and congrats on #100

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks, Greg. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos :) ^. .^

  • @timbones59
    @timbones59 10 лет назад

    I just wanted to say congratulations on your 100th video and thank you for your time and energy, and knowledge you put in to making these videos. I spend way too much time on youtube watching videos that interest me. Might I say, I have learned a lot watching your videos and I look forward to each and every one. I don't know you, but I like you. Thank you friend!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      The feeling is mutual, Tim. Rusty and I really appreciate the time you take to watch our videos and post comments. You are definitely part of our "family" and always welcome :) ^. .^

  • @Lynn4510
    @Lynn4510 6 лет назад

    Excellent Vid! Wow, 100th video and still no ads! Very generous of you Doug. I once aquired an early Mesa Boogie schematic and found the first two gain stages had diodes in place of the Cathode resistors. So I tinkered with my 65' Deluxe Reverb using 1N914's with different capacitors (the schematic did not show any part numbers for the diodes). Using my Telecaster, I found some interesting gentle overdrive and sustain effects.. Eventually I went back to stock preamps but the OT-NFB circuit is another story...:) Still enjoy giging with my little sweetheart!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      Thanks, F. Glad you liked it :)

  • @Andrew-ry7iw
    @Andrew-ry7iw 6 лет назад

    Brilliant! Thanks

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, Andrew :)

  • @gustavcida2987
    @gustavcida2987 8 лет назад

    Congrats to the 100th from Austria.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      +Gustav Cida Thanks, Gustav. We're now up to 127 videos and invite you to watch them all :)

    • @gustavcida2987
      @gustavcida2987 8 лет назад

      +Uncle Doug Thx Dude. I'll watch them all! Since I'm involved in a own project, modifying an Austrovox 50W from the early 70's. The Amp has 2 ECC808s in the first stages, (looks like a echolette derivate), and a step-up PS. Thx again!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      You're welcome, Gustav. Good luck with your project.

  • @DennisMurphey
    @DennisMurphey 3 года назад +1

    I am going thru your older videos and trying to absorb all your lessons. I think i will need multiple inoculations as it is pretty new to me, but you method of sharing is just so damn good. it is a fun learning experience. Thank You Dennis

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      That's great to hear, Dennis. Thanks so much for your kind comments and best of luck with your continuing self-education.

  • @isaacg6967
    @isaacg6967 4 года назад +1

    Wow... to think I was gonna leave that out of my 5f1 champ build... I probably would've been pretty disappointed with the sound. Very helpful!

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 6 лет назад

    If I've not said it before, just wanna say your vids are clear, beautifully done and even make me feel I may still have a workable brain...
    Thanx so much and best to all of you and yours from us and ours...
    cheers

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, Jonny. We're glad you find the videos clear and helpful :)

  • @wildhogdog
    @wildhogdog 6 лет назад

    Hey, loved the video and Rusty didn't do too bad himself.......I also caught the trailing value that persuaded me to go ahead with what I was considering, and yes, it gave the desired blues sound I was after.......Thank you

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, WH.....we're glad it was helpful :)

  • @JivRey
    @JivRey Год назад

    Amazingly useful and interesting. Thank you!!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  Год назад

      Glad to hear it, JR.

    • @JivRey
      @JivRey Год назад

      @@UncleDoug these are topics that will never go out-of-date and sharing your knowledge the way you do is priceless for us who are interested in how an amp works. It made me smile at the end of the video when you mentioned you had 4000 subscribers at that time and here we are today, at 114K. Congratulations to you and thanks again for transmitting your passion while helping us understand

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  Год назад +1

      @@JivRey Thanks so much for your very nice comments, JR. We have been blessed with a whole bunch of wonderful subscribers......like you :)

  • @guitarmixing7493
    @guitarmixing7493 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! Helped me on bias switch mode I'm doing now

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 месяца назад

      You're welcome, GM. Glad we were helpful :)

  • @heinbldski
    @heinbldski 8 лет назад

    Doug and Rusty :-).
    your lessons are just rocking. Totally focused on the spot. Not the usuall blabla. You have deep, very deep knowlegde about the stuff you are talking and you have the gift to explain complex things in an easy way and not "oberlehrer"- ly (you have to look that word up). I appreciate all your videos and keep the good work up... you guys are just AWESOME !!!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      heinbldski Wow, thanks so much Hein. The gang here at UD's Ancient Amp Emporium really appreciate the very kind words. In fact, Rusty says that YOU rock :)

  • @Mauitaoist
    @Mauitaoist 3 года назад

    Doug, this is fantastic you give us private lessons on something that we could never learn any place else! Simply amazing, I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work..... and make Rusty do something okay

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      Thanks so much, Cory. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @kaiserjames47
    @kaiserjames47 10 лет назад

    Can't thank you enough.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, James :)

  • @raulmontesdeoca7843
    @raulmontesdeoca7843 5 лет назад

    Congrats on your 100th. Love the website calculator. I unusually use a decade box. This is much easier. Plus it has more choices than the box.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  5 лет назад

      Thanks, Raul. We're well on our way to 200 videos now. Please take the time to watch them all :)

  • @ianwatkin5452
    @ianwatkin5452 10 лет назад

    Just subscribed thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I will be spending a lot of time learning from you.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, Ian, and welcome aboard :) I hope the videos are helpful and informative.

  • @tubical71
    @tubical71 10 лет назад

    I forgot this: *celebrating your 100th episode!* and *bless you* Rusty!
    Excellent video -- as it is a nice and easy lesson about of what a common cathode operation point is basically all about...!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks, TC. No video is official until I get your seal of approval :) Rusty's allergies are doing much better now, but the camera lens is a mess. I'll have to clean it off for video number 101. Thanks again for all your excellent input and continued support.......U.D. & R. (the Wonder Dog)

    • @tubical71
      @tubical71 10 лет назад

      Uncle Doug
      If you need a hint for 101....(you know what 101 involves...?;)
      Show us all your Instrumental Amplifiers, and say what your like best on that particular Amp and why you have it....i´d love stuff like this as well...

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      That's an interesting suggestion, TC. I have featured just about all the amps individually, but never in a group. Let me think about this.......

  • @percyhornickel
    @percyhornickel 3 месяца назад

    I am a self-learning electronics, I love old tube style amps and your videos helped me a lot understanding how they works, I have seem them once and again. I just build small tube-type circuits emulators (jfets instead tubes) cause is not easy to get components or build something here in Venezuela but I hope someday to build a nice 5F1. Until them I'll keep watching your videos and taking notes.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the very nice note, Percy. It's great to hear that you enjoy and benefit from our videos. Bust of luck with all your projects.

  • @roscocsa
    @roscocsa 7 лет назад

    I'm slowly gearing up to build my first tube amp. A champ with your variable feedback modification. These series of videos have generated many pages of notes and many more ahhh moments. Thank you!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      You're welcome, Rosco. Please let us know how it turns out.

    • @roscocsa
      @roscocsa 7 лет назад +1

      I shall, plan to film and upload some of it at least. Thank you for all the knowledge. I think you and my electronics teacher would get along.

  • @4brewman
    @4brewman 3 года назад

    I know next to nothing about electronics, but you explained this in a very understandable and educational way. The link to the other website is appreciated. I will be subscribing to your channel and look forward to learning more!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      Thanks so much, Ken. Welcome to our channel :)

  • @alvagoldbook2
    @alvagoldbook2 10 лет назад

    Another great vid, Uncle D! I've never thought too deeply about this, but now I understand exactly why the income signal is almost always connected to the grid of the triode, and why your signal gets hotter (or louder) the harder you strum the guitar, due to the signal becoming more positive, which caused the grid to do less suppressing of the signal. Prior to this vid, my only thought on this was "signal hits the grid, amplification happens".
    I'm always surprised by what I learn watching your vids!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад +1

      Yes, Alva. Small signal fluctuations on the grid become large fluctuations on the plate, and after several stages of amplification, the plate signal becomes strong enough to drive the speaker(s). It's great to know that the videos have been helpful and informative. Thanks for watching :)

  • @stephenquail3168
    @stephenquail3168 6 лет назад

    Thanks Doug.I hope rusty is helping out .take care.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, Stephen :)

  • @billdyke9745
    @billdyke9745 3 года назад +2

    From 4k to 87k... Called the Law of Accumulating Returns. (Great bit of kit, by the way. The biggest library ever does have some gems hidden in the landfill).

  • @td7456
    @td7456 10 лет назад

    Another great informative vid! Plus, Rusty juice too! LOL! Happy 100th, now on to the next 100.......

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Thanks, Tim. Yes, cleaning the camera lens (and my face) took a while, but now we're ready for the next 100 :) ^. .^

  • @johnzook7533
    @johnzook7533 8 лет назад

    Hi Doug...and Rusty too,
    This reminds me when I owned a Sunn Sentura II and was in the process of replacing some bad caps with audio grade caps which were somewhat expensive. Anyway after talking with an Engineer at Fender/Sunn I discovered the use of a bypass cap at the cathode. I don't recall what value was used but after I installed it I noticed a marked improvement in the high end response. The amp sounded much clearer and had some sparkle to it that it did not previously have.
    These were all audio grade caps that I bought at some expense...they still are expensive and really don't recommend using them unless you want to end up with something like an overpriced boutique amp.
    Anyway, I appreciate all your videos as they fill in a lot of blanks compared to when I went to school for electronics.
    Cheers and Merry Christmas.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  8 лет назад

      +John Zook Greetings, John, and thanks for your input. Rusty and I are glad you enjoy our videos and wish you a very Happy Holliday Season !!

  • @60retired
    @60retired 3 года назад

    That you Uncle Doug and you to Jack, like all your video’s they are very interesting and informative. It’s amazing how much the cap values change so much in the way of tone. I just replaced all the 25uF cathode bypass resistors in my 67 Pro Reverb because the originals were all reading 36-38uF and now the amp sounds totally different. Previously I had to use the bright switch to get it to sound decent, it sounded muffled with it off. Now it sounds better without the bright switch. Highs and lows are so much defined and alive. Just figured out the bright switch isn’t heeded anymore and thats why I wasn’t happy with the results of the new caps. Everything is good now.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      You're welcome, 60R. I'm glad the video was helpful.

  • @tinkerer570
    @tinkerer570 2 года назад

    Dear uncle Dough, thank you for all of your videos, especially educational ones. I had at home old, rotten music box: Jubilant 1101A made in 1958 by Tesla. And thanks to you, I was able to fix original final amp stage and even build my own preamp and tone stack for it. It is no masterpiece by any means, but it freakin' works and I am thirlled with joy, especially when a few months back, anything more complicated than a switch was out of my league.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  2 года назад

      That's great to hear, Rene. Glad you're able to put the video knowledge to good use :)

  • @scottmclennan692
    @scottmclennan692 7 лет назад

    im late cause i just found you recently and im binging.. congratulations on 100 !!!!!

    • @scottmclennan692
      @scottmclennan692 7 лет назад

      and a thousand more
      . i hope :)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  7 лет назад

      Thanks, Scott. We just passed 150 videos.....so there is quite a way to go :)

  • @thywarhag1131
    @thywarhag1131 6 месяцев назад

    😎👍 cool video, cheers

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you liked it, TW :)

  • @zyadnob5449
    @zyadnob5449 2 года назад

    Uncle Doug, I appreciate greatly your videos as all of them are intelligent and genuine as well as hilarious at times..when you explain, we understand. I have builds many tube amps thanks to you. we want more of your superb videos..(Y) thanks loads..

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much, ZN. We will comply :)

    • @zyadnob5449
      @zyadnob5449 2 года назад

      @@UncleDoug Thanks for your reply Uncle :) ..Cant wait for your new videos.. by the way even your vintage cars builds are awesome.. ingenuity is what ingenious people do..:)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  2 года назад

      @@zyadnob5449 We appreciate the positive input, ZN.

  • @ranabirghosh9337
    @ranabirghosh9337 Год назад +1

    Thanks

  • @flynscot
    @flynscot 10 лет назад

    Doug- As luck would have it, I've been trying to find info about the relationship of cathode bypass caps for days, and here you are with the perfect video!
    I'm a visual learner and thinker, and I have to tell you, I've been reading and studying theory of amplification for a while, but I've gained more practical knowledge from your videos than from any other source. This gives me the best overall comprehension when paired with the theory I've been trying to grasp. Thanks!!!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, Flyn. The greatest reward Rusty and I ever get for posting these videos comes when viewers tell us that they were really helped by them. That's what we're here for. Please keep watching.....and posting such kind and rewarding comments :) ^. .^

  • @JS-vh4yq
    @JS-vh4yq 3 года назад

    Curing cathode constipation without a laxative one cap at a time. Thank you Uncle Doug!

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  3 года назад

      You're welcome, O. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @LowEndStrings
    @LowEndStrings 10 лет назад

    Yeah! The 100th video. Time to party. Time to thank you again for your work, your just awesome! :)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're welcome, Julez. Rusty and I really appreciate the time you spend watching and commenting on our videos. See you in the next 100 :)

    • @LowEndStrings
      @LowEndStrings 10 лет назад

      I'll be there commenting on the next 100 videos :) Give rusty a hug from me :)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      I will....thanks again :) ^. .^

    • @LowEndStrings
      @LowEndStrings 10 лет назад

      Uncle Doug
      Hey I got a question, just to see if we share the same opinion:
      Would you think using a cap for letting enough of the signal (bass) through and then design the tonestack would be the best solution?
      Or would you cut the bass with the cathode bypass capacitor before the signal hits the tone stack?
      both versions of course only, if you wished to have less bass in the signal :)

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      Greetings, LES. I would let the bass get to the tone stack and then adjust the tone controls to reduce the bass. That way, it's not hard-wired, but reversible, in case someone else buys or uses the amp.

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 6 лет назад

    ...and thanx for the nifty link

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, Jonny.

  • @michaeld8975
    @michaeld8975 10 лет назад

    It's these little gems here that gets me through all the politics and current events stories THANKS for that Uncle Doug! If I ever get to put in an application at my holy grail (Marshall Amps) under education I'll put most recent - Uncle Doug/RUclips. All the best and Carry On Doug.

    • @UncleDoug
      @UncleDoug  10 лет назад

      You're quite welcome, MM. It's good to hear that the videos restored your will to live in a world gone mad. Best of luck with your career at Marshall.....with your diploma (signed by Rusty himself) you'll be a shoe-in :) ^. .^

  • @woodcoast5026
    @woodcoast5026 9 лет назад

    Good video