For Whom the Soldering Iron Tolls - CRATE G80 XL

Today the Tone Priest administers the last rites to a CRATE G80 XL guitar amplifier that had the misfortune of ending up on his bench. Can this amp be redeemed or is it doomed to the Purgatory of mediocrity?

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The Squishy Guitar Project:    / @thesquishyguitarproject2777  
Uncle Doug:    / stratosaurus1  
Brad the Guitologist: https://theguitologist.locals.com/ and    / electrictoothsyndrom  
Rob Robinette: https://robrobinette.com/Amp_Stuff.htm
Mr. Carlson's Lab:    / mrcarlsonslab  
Blueglow Electronics:    / blueglowelectronics  
Vintage Guitar Amp Repairs & Online Guitar Teacher: https://www.youtube.com/@vintageguita...
Guitar C.P.R. https://www.youtube.com/@guitarc.p.r....
Stuart guitarampguy: https://www.youtube.com/@stuartukguit...
Johan Sageborn:    / johansegeborn  
Matthew Scott:    / matthewscottmusic  
Dave's World of Fun Stuff:    / @davesworldoffunstuff  
REXYLAB:    / rexylab  
SCAR-MY-GUITAR:    / scarmyguitar  
ElectroBOOM:    / msadaghd  
Jim Lill:    / jimlill45  
Can Channel BB?:    • B.B. On Mars (Live)  

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This and all Tone Priest videos are for edu-tainment purposes only. Vacuum tube amplifiers can have lethal voltages in excess of 700 volts. Capacitors can retain a deadly charge even when an amplifier is turned off and unplugged. Videos are not instructional nor do they advocate anyone doing any kind of repairs on their gear. Nobody should do electrical work on anything for any reason ever. Keep your hands and belongings inside the car at all times.

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