Fender Vibro Champ Restoration From Sparky To Splendid

Join me in the restoration of a 1968 Fender Vibro Champ thrift shop find. It came into the shop as Sparky and leaves as Splendid! I go through each step of the way and discuss my findings. Love Your Tone!

0:00 Fender Vibro Champ Project “Sparky” Findings & Approach
7:01 Can Capacitor Removal
13:24 Replacement Can Capacitor Installation
16:04 Testing Replacement Can Capacitor
17:04 Next Steps Discussion
18:03 Lead Connection Technique
19:21 New Grounded Power Cord Discussion
20:17 Power Cord Install & Voltage Rail Test
22:32 New Balanced Heater Supply Approach
25:03 Balanced Heater Supply Installed & Voltage Rail Test
28:48 Testing Coupling & Filter Caps For DC Leakage
30:22 Next Steps Discussion
31:16 New Observation As Work Continues – Check Out The Damage
32:58 Electrolytic Capacitors Replaced & Power Tube Cathode Resistor Installed
34:15 Final Voltage Rail & Dissipation Test – What A Difference!
38:00 Initial Bench Audio Test & Final Thoughts
44:18 A Look At The Amp & Speaker
46:38 Completed Restoration Sound Tests!