Uncle Doug, i just don't have words for what you have done! I have learned so much about amplifiers and building them. You are truly a great teacher and a very special person. Thanks so much, JT.

@hadireg

8 жыл бұрын

+James W Talbott Jr, that's Sooo true what you're saying!

@DhinCardoso

7 жыл бұрын

+James W Talbott Jr, that's Sooo true what you're saying! [ 2 ]

Uncle Doug, This is the second time i've watched this in its entirety. First i think a year ago or so. Your videos are amazingly informative and an incredible resource for anyone trying to learn and wrap their heads around the world of electronics and amplifier circuits. Thank you so much for all you do!! Also, R.I.P. Rusty and a scratch behind the ears for Jack the master capacitor sniffer and catscanner. Best, Rick

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, RHD, and rest assured that Jack is getting more than his share of attention :)

Uncle Doug and Rusty....The greatest DIY 'Build" I've ever seen.....most impressive...Dead Bloody Quiet....Wow... Gives a whole new meaning to"scratch built " It's all in the details....Beautiful...Congrats...Bill... ;D)

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+William Earney Wow, thanks so much, Bill. Such a positive assessment really makes it all worthwhile. We really appreciate your kind words and are glad you enjoyed the video series :)

What Jos Meurrens said! Only someone truly accomplished in their field could express these concepts and explain these processes so thoroughly, calmly and with such clarity as you do routinely, Uncle Doug. What a fine result you produced for us to see and hear and how I enjoyed and learned so much from each stage. Thank you once again for sharing your time and invaluable knowledge.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Carl M Varady You're quite welcome, Carl. Wonderful comments like yours, Joseph's, and many others really makes this channel hugely rewarding. It's an honor to hear from kind, intelligent people all over the world, exchanging ideas and comments in a rational, mutually respectful way. I would like to think that we have formed a brotherhood of sorts, making the great distances between us insignificant, when compared to the thoughts and common interests we share with each other on a daily basis.

@GuteisFinger

8 жыл бұрын

+Uncle Doug Well said. The fellowship of the tube.

Damn Uncle Doug, Rusty sure did alot of work again, as usual..... I love Rusty, give him a bone for me. As always, excellent, excellent professional work and awesome documentation and sharing your immense knowledge with all us gear fans. We really appreciate and enjoy learning and watching your projects. Rock on!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Bogusky Thanks so much, Dave. I will convey your appreciation to Rusty tonight when we play ball and he gets his dinner. Meanwhile, regards to that fine pup in your icon image.

Sounds really clean with good tone. Reminds me of stuff I used to hear in the 60's.

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve :)

@billdyke9745

4 жыл бұрын

Our old ears did work that bit better half a century ago... And the music was worth listening to.

MR. UNCLE DOUG ... I AM ABSOLUTELY AMAZED AT HOW BEAUTIFUL , POWERFUL , AND HOW GREAT THE RESPONSE IS TO YOUR TECHNIQUE IN THE AMPS CLEANLINESS AND IT'S SHARP ATTACK ... THE KNOWLEDGE SUPPLIED IN THIS JOURNEY IS PRICELESS ... THANK YOU SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS ... )))

@UncleDoug

7 жыл бұрын

Wow.....thanks so much, AT. Rusty and I really appreciate your kind comments :)

The reward for watching all 8 of these videos is some real learning. I'm surrounded by amps for my work... my home looks like a collectors' lair. Now I know them all just a little more intimately/accurately. It's good to remember the joy of the build but also the basic math of what each circuit is providing with our common tubes. It all comes down to making music with good tones... but we can never stop learning what our options are and what our choices yield. Thank you, Uncle Doug, for making this series.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Jensen Bell You're welcome, Jensen. Thanks for watching.....and commenting :)

Uncle Doug, I don't know what to say... It's just amazing. It sounds wonderful. The reverb and tremolo systems both sound outstanding, maybe the tremolo is a bit strong but I'm sure a tweak here or there will fix it. No hum... unbelievable! (I blame it all on you! :-) ) It's is an amazing piece of work, you should be very proud. Thank you so much for letting me feel like I was a part of it and thank you for the great documentation. I just might build one some day... One last thank you Uncle Doug, it is just beautiful, Ciao... Buddy

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Buddy Martin You're welcome, Buddy. Getting such positive feedback from great viewers (like you) really makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for joining me on this lengthy project and for your kind appraisal of the outcome :)

Beautiful, I hope Jack doesn't use it as a scratching post. I've learned a lot from this series, thank you.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark T He would get neutered....again, if that happened :) You're welcome.....glad you enjoyed the video series.

@bryanlemeilleurtexas

5 жыл бұрын

@@UncleDoug Ahahaha

ive been studying the possibilities for several years and have recently acquired an old 3 channel Baldwin amplifier with a load of parts. after anxiously awaiting each new episode of this series i am more inspired than ever to start with something small like a tube pre-amp. Thanks Uncle Doug for your labor of love.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Jimmi Brewer You're welcome, Jimmi. It's great to hear that the videos were helpful and inspirational. Best of luck with your project :)

Hey Doug, nice to revisit an old one. I got wood to construct my cabinet for the Fender 5E3-P today and have been watching your good old how-to builds. I wouldn't have gotten this far without your build videos. In fact, I don't know if I would have done it at all without having found someone equally obsessed but way more wise and disciplined on it. That's a good thing. This amp screams and has tons of mojo. It's one of the best sounding in my memory of all your builds.

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, JT. Best of luck with your project.

Very nice build! Congrats, you are truly an artist

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Ignacio Medina Thanks, Ignacio :)

beautiful amp Uncle Doug, beautiful sound, loved the reverb..echo y without sounding wet..your videos on this build are quite detailed..I however have no schooling in electronics. although I understand what I'm looking at on a schematic, I lack the knowledge to separate and compartmentalize the layout in the chasis. all the theory eventually makes my head turn off. i would love more breakdown in a video, showing the boring details of actually soldering the individual components together ..I know, that's a lot of video. wish i could read schematic like you. love your approach to chasis layout and terminal strips..very clean

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Kevin. We really appreciate your nice comments. Regarding the step-by-step breakdown, I really believe it would be counter-productive. As a long-time teacher, I can tell you that for every student there comes a time, after the fundamentals have all been explained, to assume personal responsibility for their continued learning. Compare it to learning how to play tennis.....would you gain more skill from watching tennis tournaments, or from actually playing tennis? If you really want to learn how to do this, watch the videos, study the basics, and then start working and experimenting on your own. We wish you the very best in your pursuits.

Wow Doug. YOU ARE THE MAN !! Just don't have the words. Thank You,Rusty and Jack the Cat,for this awesome series. Get some rest and don't become a stranger,you have a lot of us looking forward to more. All my best. Bobby

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Bobby Tectalabyss You're welcome, Bobby. Glad you enjoyed the series, and thanks for the kind words. We'll be back....after a short rest :)

@tectalabyss

8 жыл бұрын

Uncle Doug Hello Doug. Your very welcome :) When you get rested and take a ride into the desert could you do a video of the sights. I have never been to a desert. All my best. Bobby

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

Greetings, Bobby. You're in luck. We did make such a video.....check it out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqql286cj5utirw.html

Uncle Doug, once again you have blown me away with your fantastic videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us. I'm seriously considering trying my hand at building your amp. It would be a gift for my son, who is a guitarist and resident physician at Norfolk General Hospital. A kind of late med school graduation present, if you will. Thanks again for all your effort with the videos, I will certainly be looking forward to the next one!!!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+achdee55 You're welcome, HD, and thanks for the very kind words. I think an amp, hand-built amp by a father for his son, would be about as nice a gift as I could imagine. Best of luck with the building project.....it's one that neither of you would ever forget :)

Spectacular! The spring reverb is about as good as any I've heard, and the tremolo is better than I'd hoped. Your craftsmanship is also quite good, although I don't know how to feel about the floral pattern you chose for the cabinet :P I'm grateful for the so-called "reverse strip-tease" format here, where most channels on KZread would instead drag the reveal out to the very end, I suspect often for the sake of ensuring viewer retention for the benefit of their channel per KZread's video suggestion algorithms. You've shown us, the viewers, a great deal of respect here. Also, congratulations on 20,000 subscribers! Without a doubt you've earned every last one!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+MorganEarlJones Thanks so much, Morgan. I'm really glad you liked the tremolo and reverb. Hopefully, the tooled-leather look will grow on you. It just seemed fitting considering where I live (desert southwest) and the history of Valco amps. I do have a great deal of respect for viewers, and I'm glad it shows :)

fantastic! lots of respect for Uncle Doug. i feel really small right now :). great series, learned again so much!! thx.....

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Stefan, and thanks for your very nice comments. My purpose was to demonstrate the steps by which you could create your own amp. Please consider giving it a try......I think you would enjoy the experience.

@stefanvaneylen9488

8 жыл бұрын

+Uncle Doug maybe after my current project (simplify and handwire PTP my champ 12). waiting for my first order from TubeAmpDoctor Germany.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your project.

Dear Uncle Dough. Outstanding work! I just hope that you don't decide to retire after delivering this masterpiece and leave us amp-a-holics stranded out here in YT-land. Jack is becoming a real character but I still love Rusty's stoic, totally unflappable attitude.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Joachim Schranzhofer Thanks, Joachim. Don't worry, once you're infected with amplimania, you're hooked for life :) Jack is still young, but he's learning from sly old Rusty......like Luke and Yoda :)

Speaking as an ex-audio, TV and video engineer who has over the years built many amplifiers both valve (sorry, tube in USA) and solid state, I find your videos excellent. You have a great ability to put your point across logically, succinctly and in a friendly manner. Anyone wishing to learn about tube circuitry, both practical build and theoretic principles, should make a point of watching your You Tube videos. Personally I find them just great. Thanks for all the effort you put in. P.S. Love your dog, Rusty. Great attitude.

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome, Tony. Thanks so much for your very nice comments. Best of luck on all your future projects, from all of us :)

Gary M, your comment had no Reply capability so I'll answer up here. I understand your suggestions and certainly take no offense. With regard to insetting the grill, I have done this on a few other builds and agree that it gives a nice, finished appearance......however, on this one, due to the clearance issues between the speaker and chassis, I could not allow another inch for the recess without making the cabinet so thick that it would begin to resemble a cube.....a shape I don't find pleasing in amp cabinets. With regard to the placement of the screws on the rear panel, since they are threaded into the 1/2" flanges at the rear of the chassis, their vertical orientation must be in proximity to the top and bottom edges of the panel......there is simply no other metal or wood to which they could attach. Bottom line, during the construction of a complex project like this, certain design compromises must be made.

@rubypye9472

7 жыл бұрын

Uncle Doug

Well, from the looks of it, it looks awesome. From the sound of it, it sounds awesome. All in all, an awesome amp. Congratulations on the result :)

Uncle Doug you had built an iconic amp, it looks and sounds way better than any other expensive boutique amp out there . The quality and attention to detail is just amazing, it's worth the wait. I wish I could play it.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+relicsun I wish you could too, RS. Thanks so much for your very kind assessment. Such nice comments definitely make it all worthwhile.

In a world of cheap crap you have produced a piece of true craftsmanship and art. Thank you Uncle Doug! Give Rusty a milk bone for me.

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Brian. We're glad you like the amp :)

worth 6k easy ... ! nice

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+raw5069 Wow, high praise indeed. Thanks so much :)

@raw5069

8 жыл бұрын

Uncle Doug you're welcome, thank you for your videos

Thank you for all your labor of love, it was worth it. The lack of support from your canine and feline friends was a bit disappointing, but luckily Jack did a thorough in-depth final inspection.

@UncleDoug

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate your kind words, Hijme. Yes, Jack did save the day when it really counted :)

Defiantly captured that classic tone of the era.

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ian :)

A friend of mine and I have just completed building this amp and it sound incredible. With a 12" speaker it stacked up really well to a Fender Twin Reverb. Tone is incredible. We used a 5y3 with a 6v6. Everyone who has played it thought it was great the. The reverb is amazing and the tremelo circuit is absolutely fantastic. We did modify the circuit slightly. We put both sides of the first 12AX7 in parrallel so the signal was sent to each grid. The touch response is great and this really sings with a single coil in the neck position. I highly recommend this build. The schematic and instructions were great and really sped the project along. Thanks Uncle Doug for a great circuit and project. By the way we named this the "Rusty" in tribute to your inspiration.

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, JJ. It's great to hear that your version of the TV turned out so well. Hopefully this will encourage others to give it a try. I like your suggestion about parallel wiring of the 12AX7 grids, and will experiment with it in the future. Rusty and I appreciate your nice remarks and congratulate you on your success

Beautiful Amp !.. Very kind of You for taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge. A rarity in today's world, and A true National Treasure to have folks like you..

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, B. We really appreciate it :)

Wow UD I had to use a entire roll of paper towels after hearing the tremolo. That’s a wonderful amp. I believe that’s all a man needs. Stay safe 👍👍

@UncleDoug

3 жыл бұрын

You're a man after my own heart, OG. Thanks !!! You too.

When it comes to tube amp, you are a godsend. I have an old Baldwin organ amp that I plan on converting to a guitar amp. The first thought were to trace down every circuit, remove what is unnecessary and modify here and there. About 2 hours into that, I gave up on that birds nest of a wiring job. I've decided to start from scratch and use whatever components i can salvage from the Baldwin. After searching through vast schematic diagrams, I've settled on using the Fender "Pro" 5E5 since it closely resembles what I have and go from there. I just wish I knew what the speaker impedance was for the output transformer. it only has the two wires out. Thanks for being the tube teacher many of us desperately need!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+OnParGuitar You're welcome, OP. You can find out the secondary impedance by determining the winding ratio.....watch my video on output transformers to see how.....and looking up the plate resistance of your output tube(s). Good luck with your project.

Cool how this turned out, Doug! Thanx for sharing this building series!!!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+TubiCal You're welcome, TC. Glad you enjoyed it :)

Not sure which impresses me more: your craftsmanship or your presentation. Both are outstanding. And if you knew what a critical perfectionist jerk I am you'd know it is rare that I say such things to anybody. Fantastic build sir!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Sootikins Thank you so much, Sooti. Coming from a perfectionist such as yourself, I consider your assessment to be high praise indeed. Rusty, Jack, and I not only send our regards to the kitty in your icon pic, but wish you the very best.

@sootikins

8 жыл бұрын

+Uncle Doug Speaking of kitties... will Jack be producing a video clip for Halloween? Being a black cat I should think he has a vested interest in this particular holiday! All the best to you and your crew Uncle Doug.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

I hadn't thought of that, Sooti, but it's a good idea. I'll speak with his agent and creative team to see if we can all come up with something that relates to Halloween. Our best to you, too :)

I can't believe how beautiful this amp is! It's amazing to watch you tackle these projects. Thanks for sharing with us all!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Faron, and thanks for the very nice comments :)

Thanks for all these videos Uncle Doug. I’ve been watching them for 2 days straight. Hopefully soon I’ll feel comfortable enough to start a build of my own.

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

We're flattered that you would spend so much time watching our videos, Alan, and wish you the best when you do decide to embark on your first building project.

This video-series have been absolutely fantastic. I loved every single second of it. Thank you for taking the time making the videos, and the amp.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+morten juul torke Thanks so much, Morten. We're glad that you enjoyed it :)

5 years and a day ago and this amp and video are fresh as ever. What a gem!!

@UncleDoug

3 жыл бұрын

Wow.....was it that long ago?? Thanks, KM.

All of your videos are very informative and fun to watch, Doug, but I thoroughly enjoyed the vintage amp build series! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and wit.

@UncleDoug

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, M. We're really glad you enjoyed the videos :)

Absolutely beautiful. Very enjoyable series. Thanks for taking the time to share this and explain it so well. I've got a rough old Tremolux waiting for attention for years and seeing this is giving me the inspiration to roll my sleeves up. Thanks, Uncle Doug.

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ian. Best of luck with your Tremolux repairs.

I have had the pleasure to play an original, NEARLY CHERRY Supro Tremo-verb. What a WONDERFUL amp. Amazing tone.

@demagmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, and your build was under $700. The one I played sold for almost 3x that price.....

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

I have never even seen one in person, D......which is why I was forced to build my own :)

What an amazing sounding and beautiful work of art. I've learned so much from this series and Channel - Thankyou Uncle Doug!

@UncleDoug

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, Kevin. You're quite welcome :)

It looks and sounds incredible, all around. I'm floored, but I'll get up to give you a standing ovation!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Satterwhite Thanks, Tim :)

I really love that you even made that chassis yourself! Really inspiring.

@UncleDoug

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, AG. We're about to do it again in our latest video series.

What an outstanding job, both the amp, and the videos. I recently came across a complete 60's Lectrolab R600C, on the side of the road heading for the dump. It turned on, but the pots were bad, caps, etc., it was completely original. So off to the internet I go to learn about these tube amps, luckily I found your videos. I am not there yet, to tackle the restoration project, but your lessons have been invaluable. Thank you again Dave

@UncleDoug

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Dave, and best wishes during your pursuit of knowledge.

I just want to thank you for the time and effort that you have taken for this series and all the other videos. Very entertaining as well as informative.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+parke crisler You're welcome, Parke. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

I watched the entire series of this build on the 4th of July. I know I am late to the party since you did this nearly 9 months ago. But, I am really amazed in your explanations of everything during the build. I never appreciated amps from the 50s and 60s until I stumbled on your videos. Now I want to find a good one (if possible) and put it in a cabinet like this. And my dog Dandi says hi to Rusty and Jack.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

Rusty, Jack, and I are really glad that our videos have inspired you to acquire a vintage tube amp, JD. Best of luck with your project, and best regards to Dandi :)

fantastic job UD, as always it was a pleasure to follow along as you built the amp. Thanks!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Hilts You're welcome, Dave. It's always great to hear from you. Glad you came along for the ride, and enjoyed it.

My word, she came out gorgeous didn't she, Thank you for this amazing ride Uncle Doug.... To my ears she sounds amazing.. Reverb and trem sound great... Thank you for the time you put into these videos, it means a lot to. Say hi to Jack and Rusty for me and once again thank you

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Jesus Cervantes You're welcome, Jesus. Thanks for joining me on the ride, and for your very kind appraisal of the outcome. Jack and Rusty send their regards :)

A great series Doug: Informative, instructive and entertaining ! Your knowledge and attention to detail has resulted in a great looking and great sounding amp. Excellent work!.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Shaun Merrigan Thanks so much, Shaun. Glad you enjoyed the video series and the final outcome :)

I loved the tremolo and reverb as well. Great job, it looks beautiful and is a robust build.

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Glenn :)

Thank you for making and posting this superb set of videos and congratulations on the successful completion of a beautiful amplifier. I thoroughly enjoyed the series and look forward to your next project.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Streets You're quite welcome, Michael. Glad you enjoyed the series. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Beautiful .... The Knowledge you share is very much appreciated. You are an inspiration to me. I am gearing up to build and repair a few I have around here. I have made some repairs on a few things that I would not have tried before I started watching you channel. I always am glad when I get a notification that you have uploaded a new video!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Ivan Duke Thank you so much, Ivan. I'm glad the videos are inspirational :)

I decided to watch again and I’m still amazed with your creativity. The final product is priceless. Magnificent

@UncleDoug

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much, Gil :)

I just discovered this series, and have only just gotten back into equipment building. Even if I never get to work on HV amps, the general information in this series is indispensable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Karlfalcon You're welcome, Karl. I'm glad the videos are helpful and appreciate your watching and commenting on them.

Awesome amp, looks and sounds so good! Learned a lot even though I've built several different designs of my own. Love your channel Uncle Doug. Please keep up the good work!

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Jim. we will :)

Excellent work Doug and thank you for sharing your expertise. The amp is beautiful and sounds great. Really enjoy your videos!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+profxpedals2009 Thanks so much, Pro.....glad you like the newly hatched member of our YT family :)

That is literally the most beautiful amplifier I have ever looked upon!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Sloggeth Wow, high praise indeed, Kevin. Thanks so much.....glad you like it :)

Great Job! I've been watching this series through and was very interested to see how everything came out. I'm incredibly impressed you have a circuit and configuration that allows the reverb to crank all the way up to 10 without howling like an injured coyote as many reverb circuits are prone to. Everything sounds great. It's very crunchy and would probably be awesome in a live setting. My feeling is that when amps are built, they tend toward a boomy bass since it sounds better when tuned without other instruments. I wouldn't change much to it. I hope you do more videos like this. You are a great teacher!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Brad Bartram Thanks so much, Brad. I was very happy with the reverb and with the absolute silence of the amp. Even in a dead quiet shop, I couldn't tell whether it was on or not without looking at the pilot light. Hum is always an issue with home-builds, especially with reverbs, but I think the shielded cables and positioning of the components helped a lot. I have done some other, similar videos and video series (122 total). Please check my channel listing for more topics you might enjoy.

I am so glad to see the final product. The care taken during the previous videos indicated an excellent result...and it truly is. Thanks so much for taking us along on this adventure in amplifier building!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Davis You're welcome, Chris......glad you enjoyed the videos and the result :)

Really great project, excellent workmanship. Enjoyed following along. Cheers, John

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Zone1242 Thanks so much, John. Glad you enjoyed it :)

Thanks Uncle Doug for this entire series; I have really enjoyed the follow along and I believe that I might try to do something similar when/if my work slows down a bit. Again, well done! Bart

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+redfishbum You're welcome, Bart. Glad you enjoyed the videos. By all means, try a project of your own :)

A work of art. A few minor tweaks and it'll be worth $3,000... Perfect reverb already. Tame the trem and the highs. And that vinyl is a scream... 12/10!

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill. It was sold to a viewer shortly after completion.

Jawdropping results! Congratulations! and Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Pure vintage vibe sounding amp and superb video lessons. All the details that you provide are so much valuable to me! We are very lucky to have person like you. Thank you so much for your work again!

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, KM. Thanks !!!

must be a great feeling if you build everything yourself and when the sound and the looks are great. respect!

@UncleDoug

3 жыл бұрын

It's very rewarding, Philippe. Thanks !!

Doug, I watched all of your videos and I absolutely love all of them especially this last series. You're A true artist and master builder from the kind that don't exist anymore. everything you make looks fantastic and is inspiring I work on amps myself and I learned most of what I know from your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make all these great videos and please keep it up! cheers from Nashville

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Elad Shapiro Greetings, Elad, and thanks so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that the videos were helpful and that you are currently working on amps. Keep up the good work :)

Sounds better than it looks.And it looks gorgeous. Great series, thank you for taking the time to make these fine videos.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, CV. Thanks so much for your very nice comments.

Uncle Doug... an absolutely great series on guitar amp building... I learned a great deal from your circuit analysis and build tips... many thanks to you, Rusty and Jack.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Bill Laface You're welcome, Bill. It's great to hear that the videos are helpful and appreciated. Thanks for your kind words....and for watching.

Such craftsmanship! I am thoroughly and utterly impressed. Excellent work Doug!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Alexander Brevig Thanks so much, Alexander. Rusty, Jack, and I really appreciate it :)

Man, I waited all week for this video and it didn't disappoint. Beautiful work, Uncle Doug! Absolutely amazing...

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+CoolSPonGE Thanks so much, CS.....glad the wait was worth it :)

That whole series was sublime. I gorge-watched it all today.

@UncleDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Nick. glad you enjoyed it :)

"Boutique" amplifier makers such as Suhr, Bogner, Custom Audio Electronics, etc etc.....eat your hearts out. This is an amazing amplifier. This is beautiful. Just as much a work of art as it is a wonderful tool. Cheers and thank you so much for always sharing. Your videos are just beautiful, wonderful instruction as well as end result.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Sean Conley (sconley666) Wow, thanks so much for the very nice comments, Sean. Rusty and I really appreciate it :)

@maverickdallas1004

6 жыл бұрын

It would seem likely that the "boutique" amp makers outsource their cabinet work and metal work and do all the rest in-house. The cost would be prohibitive otherwise (especially these days) unless you have a fairly large, well-equipped and well-staffed factory turning out amplifiers in considerable numbers. Uncle Doug went to the extreme on this build and produced a one-of-a-kind, true work of art! The satisfaction gained from completing such a project must be tremendous!

As usual Uncle Doug, these videos you make are no less then gold mine of information to me!!! Thank a lot for making them!! And your amp sound great!! Cheers!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+alllx49 You're welcome, AL. Rusty and I are glad you enjoy them :)

I've just begun to learn the process of what UD is doing in these videos. I can say from my limited experience, his work is beyond exceptional. I can't imagine what one of these amps would cost on reverb.

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much, JG. I will tell you that the amp sold to a viewer for $2500. Is that about what you were thinking ?

@PayUntoCaesar

4 жыл бұрын

I would have paid a great deal more, honestly.

What a great ending to an amazing series. Very clean sounding amp. Thanks again Uncle Doug :D

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Optomod You're welcome, Opto......glad you enjoyed the series :)

Thoroughly enjoyed these videos and you've given me food for thought about my next homebuild. Thank you Uncle Doug.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+cliffwhite2812 You're welcome, Cliff. We're glad the videos stimulated your creative inclinations. Best of luck with your project :)

Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Incredible job! The amp is truly a work of art! Cheers!! :)

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, LG :)

Absolutely Magnificent Job with both the in depth explanations on aspects of the build, as well as, the truly stunning finished product...

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Michael :)

Thanks so much for all the time, teaching, and video footage. I learned so much! I really enjoyed the whole process from start to finish. A lot of great humor with your pets as well! I plan on building an amp from scratch and will be the first one to ever build. I look forward to more videos! Thanks!

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Harrison. We're glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck with your own project.

Great build, really great tones at about minute 20, very chimey and organ-icy sounding, thanks for the build.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+dan michael Thanks so much, Dan. I agree with your description....it was chimey, almost Vox-like. Glad you liked it :)

Big fan of the 6V6. Wonderful vintage tone, as well. Tremolo and reverb, very nice. Excellent job, well done. Les

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Leslie Pierce Thanks so much, Leslie.....glad you liked the Supro :)

Thanks for posting this video series and all of your others as well, very enjoyable, educational. I am building a tube hi fi system for my guitar room right now. This amp is definitely on my build list. Thanks again.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+mattnsue2 You're welcome, M&S. Glad you liked it :) Best of luck with your project(s).

Thank you very much for putting this video series together, enjoyed it a lot!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Rogalinski (pulsar) You're welcome, Paul. Glad you liked it :)

I'm having trouble finding the right words to describe what I have seen throughout this build. I've waited days to see and hear the finished product, checking at least twice each day, and the result is far beyond any expectations I could have had. The research, detail, personal attention and craftsmanship are simply superb. Thank you Doug for bringing us along for the ride.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Slugg0matic You're quite welcome, Randy. I'm glad the result exceeded your expectations. I really appreciate your kind appraisal :)

Hello Doug, the Amp looks beautiful and sounds perfect. I was expecting this final video to see the Amp finished. I'm a lover of Tube Amps too, all your videos are very helpful and interesting. Thank you for all information you posted on your channel every day. WONDERFUL WORK !!!!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Gabriel Rofrano You're welcome, Gabriel, and thanks for your very kind words. I'm glad you liked the amp and the video :)

An absolutely sweet little amp that any player should be thrilled to own, Great build, thanks for sharing.

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Joe. Thanks so much :)

Brilliant series of vids - beautiful amp Doug.....many thanks for sharing.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, David, and thanks for your very nice comments :)

Sounds great, and the video series was very educational..You have the gift of explaining things in a very concise, and methodical manner

@UncleDoug

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, William. We appreciate your nice comments :)

You have outdone yourself - it's beautiful! Sounds fantastic too, very old school. Well done!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Roger Taylor Thanks, Roger.....glad you liked it :)

Uncle Doug, I marathon viewed (with profound enjoyment) the entire 8 segment series. I don't even play a musical instrument... but I want to build one of these... I struggle with you laying out the cost, and the mere suggestion about the prospect of ...a 2,000.00 home built product... I choose to think of it as *a one of a kind hand built treasure* that any reasonable person would be delighted to own and enjoy using... for such a modest price for the phenomenal work that you have done... cost is not even an issue or should not be. I have been restoring vintage HiFi gear and building mostly "audiophile" power amplifiers for nearly 40 years, and approach my work with the same careful thought and consideration that you do as you express and shared with us. I learned a lot from you through this series... feel grateful for the perspectives and deep knowledge that you shared... Thank You for the effort and helping us that want to take our work to the next level... KUDOS MAN!!!

@UncleDoug

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your very kind and thoughtful comments, QE. We're really glad that you enjoy our videos and wish you the very best with all your projects.

Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing this project in such detail. It is both inspirational and a source of practical how-to information.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Stanley Chytla You're welcome, Stanley, and thanks for the positive assessment. Our goal was indeed to help people and inspire them to start their own projects. Let's hope we accomplished it :))

Another great video set, Thanks for taking the time to document your work.

@UncleDoug

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, SD.

Superb series,congratulations from London ,look forward to the next.

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+jadefire1985 Thanks so much, JF......glad you liked it :)

The amplifier turned out really nice, the reverb sounded outstanding! I am a little sad, that this video-series is over now, but i think you got already a new project in mind. Much fun with the amp!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+PrinceOfBodom Thanks, PoB. We really appreciate your kind appraisal of the outcome. I'm a little let down too, but hopefully will come up with something new to focus on. A brief rest is in order for now, however :)

This is a masterpiece in looks and sound. Absolutely top notch quality. They don't make them anymore like this and I understand why. This is a piece of love . I like the tremolo because it's different Keep on building these amps! Chapeau!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+Marco Hermans Thanks so much, Marco. I'm glad you like the amp and understand what it takes to make one. Best regards from Jack, Rusty, and your old Uncle :)

Hi Doug, I just finished this series and you've given me inspiration to do a project like this with my Dad. Thank you for the highly informed and equally entertaining videos. You're doing us all a great service :)

@UncleDoug

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, DV. You're fortunate that your father shares your interest in electronics and will work with you on projects. Father-son experiences like this are both pleasant and memorable. Thank you for your nice comments and best of luck to both of you.

Nice work Rusty! That came out VERY WELL!

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+su pyrow Rusty says, "Thanks" :)

What an absolute beautiful piece of work........ Sound is just great.....so many voices

@UncleDoug

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

Wow. What a craftsman. What an amp. Watched the whole series this morning. Really cool!

@UncleDoug

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Six :)

Awesome documentation of this build. I enjoyed them thoroughly and will eventually make my own

@UncleDoug

8 жыл бұрын

+SNEAKxxATTACK Thanks, SA. I think you'll find the schematics and other diagrams should provide all you need to make a really nice amp. Best of luck when you do :)