[AMPS] Audio Amps supplies in S. FL ?

[Jim Bryant]

I agree, AES is by far the best source, especially for Fender.

They stock just about every replacement part possible for Fender amps, from the reverb springs, to the tubes, to the speakers.

I also use them for antique radio restoration.

As far as the caps go, I suggest replacing all of them, given the age of the amp, and the length of time of storage.  Sprague 
orange-drop type caps should suffice, and happen to be superior tolerance [5%] compared to the original caps in the amplifier.

They also have an excellant supply of resistors.  When I restore the old stuff, I replace everything except coils, even if it's not 
needed.  I've had people ask me why, and it's always a simple answer: "I don't want to have to go into this radio again".  Given 
that most of the radios I do are between 50 and 75 years old, I lay odds that they will last another 50 to 75 years without service 
[barring any catastrophic failure].

One hint, some of the rubber and plastic wiring in that fender may be deteriorating.  Replace it with cotton-covered wire.  My 
experience, including on radio equipment older than 80 years old, is that cotton and silk covered wire does not have insulation 
deterioration.

Be sure to request a catalog from AES.  their website is www.tubesandmore.com

Mike Sawyer wrote:

> Scott,
> 
>     My recommendation is Antique Electronic Supply in Tempe, Arizona. 
> Not only do they have parts for repairing the classic ham radio 
> equipment, but they specialize in old guitar amps, TV etc. Here is their 
> URL: http://www.tubesandmore.com/
> 
>     I would check them out since they are more inclined to your needs.
> 
> Mike(y)
> W3SLK
> 
>     ----- Original Message -----
> 
>     From: CosmiCelt <mailto:w4pj@bellsouth.net>
> 
>     To: amps@contesting.com <mailto:amps@contesting.com>
> 
>     Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 7:32 AM
> 
>     Subject: [AMPS] Audio Amps supplies in S. FL ?
> 
> 
>     I know this is a list mainly for Amateur Radio RF amplifiers, so
>     this may be off-topic or at least slightly off-topic.
> 
>      
> 
>     I am preparing to refurbish a Fender Super Reverb mid-1970's guitar
>     amp.  It hasn't been plugged in for more than 10 years.  After
>     starting it up with a variac for several days, I'll know whether the
>     caps should be replaced, or maybe I should just go ahead and replace
>     them anyway? Does anybody know a good source in S. Florida for
>     parts?  Besides the standard, Vance Baldwin and Electronic Equipment
>     Company. ??  The speakers are original, paper cones, maybe need
>     replacing or re-coned. Also silver-mesh fabric?  Any specialists in
>     old guitar amps in this area?
> 
>     There are a few websites but referrals are the best ads.
> 
>     Thoughts?
> 
>      
> 
>     Scott / W4PJ
> 
>     Fort Lauderdale, FL
> 

jim
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