{"product_id":"bassman-ab165-blackface-overhaul-kit","title":"Bassman AB165 Blackface Overhaul Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_main_description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWE ARE PROUD TO OFFER PREMIUM OVERHAUL KITS FOR YOUR BLACKFACE FENDER AMPLIFIER!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe goal of the blackface overhaul is to blueprint you blackface Fender, restore reliability, and improve tone, performance and longevity as a result.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe include components that typically need replacing when in the shop.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOf course there are degrees to consider.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHow far do you want, or need, to go?\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIs this a gigging amp?  Recording amp? Museum piece?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of these kits are considered standard, basic maintenance, like the Electrolytic Recap Kit, the power tube resistors, and the bias board overhaul.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter that, the condition of your particular amp will determine how far you will want (or need) to go.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a fine line to walk between originality and function\/performance\/reliability, depending on amp condition and\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euse case requirements.\u003cbr\u003eWe include everything needed to make your blackface amp outlive us both at the professional performance\/gig\/recording level. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our famous premium overhaul kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePREMIUM BF OVERHAUL KITS INCLUDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePARTS \u0026amp; INSTRUCTIONS FOR:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Electrolytic Recap: (F\u0026amp;T power filters, Nichicon for the preamp \u0026amp; bias supply)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAB165 to AA846 mod PLUS Tweed Preamp for BF AB165 with Blue 'MOLDED' caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Fix: plate resistors\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp cathode bypass resistor optimization (preamp tube bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched power tube resistors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias Board Restoration (including solid state rectifier)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions and parts for adjusting the bias\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper ground switch removal and grounded\/ 3 prong power cable wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional ceramic signal cap upgrade (greatly enhances tone and performance)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Signal Cap Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e includes two rolled mylar capacitors to replace two vital ceramic signal caps in these circuits.  This improves tone and performance considerably!  Both pass signal from the preamps to the phase inverter. Upgrading these specific ceramic caps increases clean sustain, depth, harmonic complexity, and overall 'oomph' of the amp, while reducing the 'ice-pick' factor. The reverb also gets more depth and detail. We use a very tasty, selected NOS cap to feed the PI, and a Jupiter for the preamp enhancement.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium overhaul kits include high quality\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF\u0026amp;T filter caps\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Preamp tube cathode bypass \u0026amp; bias caps are high quality Nichicon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use only the highest quality\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2w carbon resistors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the signal path \u0026amp; circuit board.  Key locations in the circuit have measured \u0026amp; MATCHED PAIRS of resistors – vital to optimum performance and minimum phase cancellation.  Flameproof metal oxide resistors for the power and bias supply.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jupiter Condenser signal caps also available to replace and missing blue molded caps!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eADDITIONAL ITEMS TO NOTE:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopies of the original blackface schematic \u0026amp; layout for your amp are included \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\/parts for adjusting the bias included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vintagefenderamprepair.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":46914223931543,"sku":"bf_oh_AB165_STD","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium: incudes Ceramic Signal Cap Upgrade","offer_id":46914223997079,"sku":"bf_oh_AB165_PREM","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2325\/2729\/files\/Bassman_BF_logo.jpg?v=1771126849","url":"https:\/\/vintagefenderamprepair.com\/products\/bassman-ab165-blackface-overhaul-kit","provider":"VintageFenderAmpRepair.com ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}