Role of STAND BY SWITCH in TUBE AMPS & how to use it properly – 8:53 min

IN this lesson David goes over the role of the stand by switch in tube amps. He teaches the proper way to use the switch with your tube amps. David discusses why its there and how to use it to extend the life of your tubes. Think of the stand by switch as a warm up switch – check it out!

Amp Review – Fender 1966 BANDMASTER all tube amp with BASSMAN cabinet – 7:20min

In this module Jason Lee demos and reviews a 1966 Fender BAndmaster all tube amplifier played through a Bassman cabinet. This is a one channel 50 watt amp with two 6L6 power tubes and 4 preamp tubes. This amp is really know for its vibrato/tremelo sounds. Very cool and vintage sounding amp. Check out all the tones.

Tube AMP POWER REQUIREMENTS – learn more about tube amps and power – 10:04min

In this lesson David teaches more about tube amps and their very specific power requirements. He discusses tube amp design as well as some tips on ensuring your amp is getting good clean power. He has some live playing tips as well as he discusses the important role of the transformer in tube amp circuitry.

Amp review – the tiny EPIPHONE 5 watt VALVE JUNIOR tube amp – 4:07 min

IN this module Tim O demos and reviews a mighty small amp that packs a wallop – the Epiphone 5 watt valve junior tube amplifier. This amp is a separate head and cabinet. One of each power tube EL84 with a preamp tube 12AX7. This amp has been modified with mercury magnetic transformers. At lower volumes the amp will break up and give some distorted tones. Check out the sounds.

TUBE PROCESSORS – the hows and whys of warming solid state amps – part 2 – 8:46min

This is part 2 of a two-part lesson where David demonstartes how a tube processor device can really warm up your solid state amp tones. It adds more clarity and punch also as well as tube richness – see part 1 also.

TUBE PROCESSORS warm up your solid state amps with this nifty device – part 1 – 10:45min

IN this module we discuss the B283 tube processor by Grant Fidelity. THis is part one of a two-part module. There is nothing like the huge big fat tone from a great tube amplifier. But you can do a few things to bring your solid state amp closer to that tube sound. This processor will really warm up your tone while adding clarirty, harmonics, definition, and richness to your tone. David demostrates using a solid state Randall amp. Check it out and also part 2.

Amp Review – FENDER DELUXE REVERB Reissue TUBE AMP – 8:51 min

In this video Marty demos and reviews a Fender Deluxe Reverb 1965 Reissue all tube amp. Its a killer amp that is very versitile. It has 4 separate guitar inputs which is a nice feature. Beautiful clean tones and awesome reverb from this amp. All tube amp for that vintage warm tube tone. Great for blues, rock, jazz – really warm and sweet. Check out all the tones.

Amp Review – the all tube PEAVEY CLASSIC 4×10 combo amp – 5:45 min

In this lesson Jason Lee takes you through a USA made two channel Peavey Classic all tube 50 watt 4×10 speakers combo amp.  This amp has been on the market for many years but they still make them today and many big name players use or have used Peavey amplification at some time in their careers. This amp has EL84 output tubes and three pre-amp tubes. Jason takes you through all the tones and settings.

Amp Review DIVIDED BY 13 all TUBE AMPLIFIER – 3:30 min

In this module Tim O demos and reviews the all tube Divided by 13 CJ11 amplifier. This one isset up like a Fender tweed amp. This Eleven Watt amp really packs a wallop and has a 1×12 speaker in it. Many famous players use this amp in the studio and for live shows. Check it out.

Amp Review – RANDALL SOLID STATE RG 80 112 SC amp – 10:56 minutes

In this module David reviews the Randall solid state RG80 112 SC. This one is from the early 1980s and has some neat features that are worth checking out. This is a loud and powerful amp that you can find at thrift stores and used on ebay and for the price it is a good value. Check your local pawnshops and craiglists also for used versions. The amp has two channels and a hard wired in footswitch – check out all the tones.