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@Patrick from Davis Thanks. I do know a bit about caps although I appreciate any tips at any time :) Nothing is redundant when you actually want to learn IMO. But I don't know about this circuit specifically, so sage advice is always welcome!

Nice. I've a chopstick tool somewhere, although I will have to make a new one with a higher rated resistor. Mine was for 24vdc circuits so its not near enough. I haven't looked yet, but was planning on doing some research related to the tube aspect. Meaning, what sort of "bad things" can...

Interesting. I knew about the two-prong issue. I understood it that was prior to polarization of outlets, so the switch was used to set proper polarization. Lazy way of reversing the plug I guess. I was not aware of the filtering cap, or noise-supression. I understand its intent though. This...

I did end up buying that amp. Won't be able to bring it home though till the first weekend of October. I am not looking to mod it. But I am interested in ways to control the volume in different circumstances. In the end I decided to go with it because it is a good buy for the shape its in, and...

Thanks for the suggestion. If I go ahead with the super, it could be this weekend. Will see I guess. If I get it that will be a good tip to keep in mind for the volume issue. On another note, maybe someone has some input on this. A player I know has a 69 SF. He loves the tone but evidentily it...

lol good advice for sure. But no, they are local to my machine and are like a thousand other photos of any BF amp out there. I was trying to attache them, but it wasn't liking me. Thanks though.

LOL! @Tonar and Kostas Those are pretty much the arguments I have in favor of getting a super. I have photos of the serial on the chassis and the tube chart. They match to 65. Don't know about the transformer, but I can write it down prior to purchasing and check it out. It is in very good...

Thats pretty much why I started this thread. This place is unique in that there is hardly ever any bashing or ridiculing, just a lot of positive attitudes. And people who have "been there and done that". So, before I rush headlong into what I think sounds flat awesome, I thought I would stop...

@Patrick I understand implicitly. I have no plans for any real mods other than simple ones like pulling the tube for one channel if I don't use it, simple things like that which aren't really mods IMO. The reason to get a vintage is so that I can work on them. Sourcing caps/resistors is not an...

Thanks! That was exactly the type of thing I was hoping to find. I've been mulling almost that very thing over. I've no experience to draw from though. Where I live, if I ever get to that point, there are no clubs really. Primarily outdoor venues is what I would do. Which begs the question...

Well, to be honest, thats what I was wondering about, and something that only experience can answer. Is it too powerful? What are the realistic downsides to that much volume if you don't have a place to play loud at? I guess I was hoping for some replies from those who have been down that road...

Good points, and most I have considered already. One very strong factor is that with PTP I can learn to service it myself. I've experience with circuit boards and much prefer discrete components. Aside from that aspect, you are right, its a lot of coin to drop at my stage. lol, but I am at that...

I am on the verge of buying a 1965 Super Reverb blackface for $1200. Its in slighly-less-than-mint condition. It had a complete service less than a year ago. I have verified the serials to be 65, although no telling if they are original to that amp or not. My question - is this the right buy...

I have a question along these lines. If I see a strat body in the showcase, there is an option for the type of trem I want. Is the issue here that there aren't many strat bodies that don't have the trem cavity already routed, therefore hard to affix a hardtail? Just wanting to clarify - if I...

I am in much the same situation, except I picked up playing electric not long after acoustic, a little more than a year ago. I try to give both equal time, but honestly I like electric more  :icon_biggrin: I have been gathering info here for a few months now. Lots of good advice shared. For...