I love these videos you put out and I'm not a repairman etc. but a 45 year veteran of playing wild n crazy electric geeter!!!!!! Thanks from Lakeside MONTANA USA!
Another fan love the presentations. Learning more about my equipment. Concise and to the point no waffle. Helping all who watch keep their older equipment in better condition thanks again.
Nice job Terry ! I am glad that amp had a transformer in it. I was thinking it was one of those death cap amps.... very cool piece of history. Well done
I helped my aunt move 12 years ago, in her basement was a Gibson G-20 amp she said I could have. Filter Caps, Resisters and wiring are all original. One tube was replaced by me and speaker has been replaced for some reason, I looked up the speaker and it is a 1958 Utah. It has sat in my closet for the 12 years I have had it, I pulled it out a month ago and it didn't fire up, that is when I replaced the tube. After replacing the tube it fired up but after a minute or so I smelled wire burning. I did some researching online and learned about the filter caps drying out and in any vintage amp should definitely be replaced. I found the schematics on Gibson's website opened her up and was ready to save me some money I cut two caps out went online to find what I need to order, that is when reality hit me and I realized I didn't know what the hell I was doing and would never get the amp working if I attempted this restoration with my own two hands and a brain that has no knowledge in this field. Watching your videos here and there I would feel more comfortable handing the job over to you. If that would be a possible how can I contact you about where to ship it. After looking at amp I need to make a correction, it is a Gibson GA-20 amp not G-20.
Just buy mallory electrolytic caps the same specs as you have, but polarity has to be correct, look for the + or- on the old cap. Tube sockets need to be cleaned with cleaner. Pots get dirty and need sprayed also.
Don Rutter - it is possible more than just caps are a problem, it would be best to let a person with expert knowledge and diagnostic equipment to make this restoration a one shotter. This is definitely for me an exception to the rule if you want it done right do it yourself.
Thank you for this. Very informative. I own a nearly-identical BR-6 that has its chassis mounted in the top of the cabinet. Any idea what year that might be from ? The amp sounds wonderful with a Gibson Ultra Tone lap steel. Cheers!
Great Terry! Another amp brought to player use. No 3 prong power cord or death cap removal? If only I could find one of these in a barn or basement! Thanxz
So Terry did it come with a lower back panel? What no 3 prong plug? I am so ainal! Another great repair video! I have this recurring dream I'm in an abandoned mansion and I find a room full of amps like this! If only!!! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Terry what do you think of your AT1000 , I have been toying with the idea of either buy a really mint 539C or going with a new AT1000......is there anything you dont like about it ?
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I love these videos you put out and I'm not a repairman etc. but a 45 year veteran of playing wild n crazy electric geeter!!!!!! Thanks from Lakeside MONTANA USA!
Another fan love the presentations. Learning more about my equipment. Concise and to the point no waffle. Helping all who watch keep their older equipment in better condition thanks again.
I really appreciate how methodically you work your way through these amps !
THREE CHEERS FOR "SNOZZERAMUS"!
He should have a fanfare when he shows up to right wrongs, fix bad joints, etc. :-D
Long live the Snozzeramus Unger Solder King!
Yes another fun project. Always learn when watching your videos. Thank you for sharing, D
Another awesome repair from D-lab
Wow you make it look so easy!!
Nice job Terry ! I am glad that amp had a transformer in it. I was thinking it was one of those death cap amps.... very cool piece of history. Well done
Just found this one 5 years later.
Good video because of good eyes. But; what about the ripple? Did it go away? I feel like there should be a part 2🙃
I helped my aunt move 12 years ago, in her basement was a Gibson G-20 amp she said I could have. Filter Caps, Resisters and wiring are all original. One tube was replaced by me and speaker has been replaced for some reason, I looked up the speaker and it is a 1958 Utah. It has sat in my closet for the 12 years I have had it, I pulled it out a month ago and it didn't fire up, that is when I replaced the tube. After replacing the tube it fired up but after a minute or so I smelled wire burning. I did some researching online and learned about the filter caps drying out and in any vintage amp should definitely be replaced. I found the schematics on Gibson's website opened her up and was ready to save me some money I cut two caps out went online to find what I need to order, that is when reality hit me and I realized I didn't know what the hell I was doing and would never get the amp working if I attempted this restoration with my own two hands and a brain that has no knowledge in this field. Watching your videos here and there I would feel more comfortable handing the job over to you. If that would be a possible how can I contact you about where to ship it.
After looking at amp I need to make a correction, it is a Gibson GA-20 amp not G-20.
Just buy mallory electrolytic caps the same specs as you have, but polarity has to be correct, look for the + or- on the old cap. Tube sockets need to be cleaned with cleaner. Pots get dirty and need sprayed also.
Don Rutter - it is possible more than just caps are a problem, it would be best to let a person with expert knowledge and diagnostic equipment to make this restoration a one shotter. This is definitely for me an exception to the rule if you want it done right do it yourself.
Look up Terry’s website. I’m pretty sure he’ll gladly fix it for you. reverb.com/shop/terrys-shop-54
Hey Man, I'd be glad to go thru the amp for you e-mail: n6tlu@comcast.net
D-lab Electronics - Great! Thank you so much.
Interesting I totally missed this video when it was put out. I just acquired one of these and did a couple of videos on it.
Great work, would love to have that amp. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for this. Very informative. I own a nearly-identical BR-6 that has its chassis mounted in the top of the cabinet. Any idea what year that might be from ? The amp sounds wonderful with a Gibson Ultra Tone lap steel. Cheers!
Great vid! Worked recently on a Br3, hum machine as well.
Great Terry! Another amp brought to player use. No 3 prong power cord or death cap removal? If only I could find one of these in a barn or basement! Thanxz
So Terry did it come with a lower back panel? What no 3 prong plug? I am so ainal! Another great repair video! I have this recurring dream I'm in an abandoned mansion and I find a room full of amps like this! If only!!! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Hey! I've got one of these! Great little amp
'Obviously' a great repair...LOL Thanks for sharing!!
Wow, an oldie but goodie. :)
You must see a lot of old Gibson's in your neck of the woods?
Awe Terry, you broke the space ship, I liked that sound, put it in a pedal.
The odious is always overlooked.
Where do you buy TUBES for an AMP like this?? Thanks!
I see Dick hovering over your right shoulder. Great fix Terry!
T man to the rescue!
Great job and great vic! But where's the wine? :(
Is it possible to turn a zenith TransOceanics 600 series radio into an amp?
Terry what do you think of your AT1000 ,
I have been toying with the idea of either buy a really mint 539C or going with a new AT1000......is there anything you dont like about it ?
I have had no issues with the AT1000. Still use my B&K 747 for some tubes that are not on the AT's menu. I would recommend the product.
Ok cheers........I am going to tell my Wine server that Terry Ok'd the purchase lol........