{"product_id":"tremolux-blackface-overhaul-kit","title":"Tremolux 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)\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 where applicable)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for adjusting the bias\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper ground switch removal and grounded\/ 3 prong power cable wiring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Vibrato 'Shotgun' restoration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexy Vibrato mod (slows vibrato and reduces 'tick')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional ceramic signal cap upgrade (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\u003eVibrato Shotgun Fix\u003c\/strong\u003e includes parts to replace the entire vibrato circuit, including the optocoupler (trem roach)!  Blackface vibrato can be tired, sluggish, weak and thumpy.  This kit brings your vibrato back to life!!  Includes the 'Sexy Vibrato' mod which slows the low end of the vibrato speed (very sexy!).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Signal Cap Upgrade \u003c\/strong\u003efor the Bandmaster includes one rolled mylar capacitor to replace the ceramic capacitor feeding the phase inverter.  The entire preamp signal from both channels passes through this one tiny cap!  Upgrading this specific ceramic cap increases clean sustain, depth, harmonic complexity, and overall 'oomph' of the amp, while reducing the 'ice-pick' factor. We use a very tasty, selected NOS cap to feed the PI.  \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":48047744319639,"sku":"bf_oh_bmnr_STD","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Incude Ceramic Signal Cap Upgrade (NOS)","offer_id":48047744352407,"sku":"bf_oh_bmnr_CER","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Include Vibrato Shotgun Fix","offer_id":48047744385175,"sku":"bf_oh_bmnr_VIB","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Include BOTH Vibrato and Ceramic upgrades","offer_id":48047744417943,"sku":"bf_oh_bmnr_VIB_CER","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2325\/2729\/files\/BF_circuit_mint_stock.jpg?v=1771178596","url":"https:\/\/vintagefenderamprepair.com\/products\/tremolux-blackface-overhaul-kit","provider":"VintageFenderAmpRepair.com ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}