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Tube Guitar Amplifier Servicing & Overhaul

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As a visual learner, and cautious person in general, I've been hesitant to really get inside an amp to replace components, even after reading all about how to do it on web forums and books.

Combining the 'book' knowledge I've gained, with actually being able to see Gerald at work in this dvd, I have much more confidence in my personal safety and ability to perform basic work on my amps.

This is a logically indexed and fascinating collection of Gerald's videos that completely takes the mystery out of questions like "How EXACTLY do I measure voltage on a live amp?" and "How EXACTLY does one safely discharge a filter capacitor?" for a beginner like me. There are also advanced topics for those that can perform the basics half-drunk with their eyes closed.

Gerald is a controversial figure in the guitar and amp world of big egos and names, and "who knows the most tube theory", but I appreciate the knowledge of old Fender and Marshalls that he shares in this dvd. Worth the price of admission to me.

The DVD has more video than advertised. Just when we were done watching one we found another set of videos not mentioned and now find a complete and thorough guide with walk thru How to`s. I would buy again if this were somehow lost. Excellent and for the average Joe.

I'm re-capping and blackfacing my Twin. This is my first experience with tube-amp wiring. I would say, if you are new to tube amp circuits, then this video is a must-have. As another guy said, it's more video than advertised -- it has three large sections so in my estimation, it's worth the money. As yet another reviewer said, watching him is a great-confidence builder and that alone for me is worth the money. On top of it all, I picked up a few tips that I'd not found through my research or other reading, for example, he suggests specific values for the power filter caps to maximize tone. And on top of it all, the dude is cool to hang out with and listen to him while he is working. He's kinda funny and entertaining without trying to be. Notice something. No one ever says anything ill of the man. And folks in opinion forums can be... well, very prickly. The guy and his opinion is respected to be sure.

If you want to learn about amps and tubes, this video should do it. I think it is all explained well.

This is a helpful guitar tube amp video. If you want to know that basics this is a good starting point.

This DVD will give you the right tools to service and repair tube amps and vintage amps. Walking through the processes step by step, this DVD will help you maintain or restore any amp.

Why do people who write books about amps think that I want to know what a transformer even looks like? I just want to to make the best tone I possibly can with my amp without taking the chassis out. And coming from a guy who has the funniest you tube video shocking himself, while explaining to be careful not to be shocked... I have to admit that didn't finish watching the entire video. This was given to me as a gift and I should have returned it for an amazon refund before I took off the shrink wrap. But the cover is impressive. And Gerald seems like a really nice guy.