Using an ESR Meter to Determine the 'Health' of Electrolytic Capacitors in Guitar Amplifiers

We are often encouraged to simply replace all the filter capacitors in any older guitar amplifier, but this is often unnecessary. Using an ESR Meter, it is easy to determine whether the existing electrolytic capacitors are fully functional, marginal, or truly in need of replacement. This video shows the entire test procedure, using a completely original 1955 Gretsch Model G6155 Amplifier and a Blue ESR Meter from AnaTek Corp (link below). The results may surprise you.

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