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New Mod Kits DIY MOD102+ Tube Amplifier Kit

Posted on May 5, 2015 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The MOD102+ expands on the same all analog vacuum tube classic American circuit design combined with a British style Class A output section as the Original MOD102 with some much added special “+” features. These special features include a three position progressive toggle switch for off-standby-power and additional push-pull functionality for each control – pull […]

Modkits “The Wave”

Posted on April 15, 2015 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Wave is a versatile stand-alone, tube driven analog spring reverb unit kit. It can be used in front of your guitar amp or as a line-level analog reverb effect for the recording studio. Two controls allow you to serve up a wide range of wetness from just a touch to over the top psychedelia. […]

Hand Wiring the Fender Vibroverb 6G16 Reissue

Posted on April 3, 2015 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The Fender Vibroverb 6G16 reissue amplifier is a great idea but can be greatly improved upon. When the PCB’s are removed and replaced with a good old style fiber board and hand wired into the chassis the amp dramatically transforms. Everything you liked about the amp is enhanced and things you didn’t like are eliminated. […]

1961 Fender Stratocaster Restoration

Posted on January 12, 2015 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

The owner of this 1961 Fender Stratocaster brought it to me for a “lite” restoration. All it really needed was a refret and refinish. He has owned this guitar since the early 1990’s and I was actually the last tech to work on it…ha!! The finish in the above photo is not original and it’s […]

1958 Fender Champ

Posted on January 6, 2015 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

A very cool 1958 Fender tweed Champ came into my shop for a service and capacitor replacement. these little amps are beasts! With a fresh set of NOS tubes and new capacitors this little guy sounded amazing. Of course I replaced the original 2 prong AC cord with a modern (grounded) 3 prong type. Everything […]

1963 Fender Stratocaster

Posted on October 10, 2014 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

1963 Fender Stratocaster all original except for a really nice Sonic Blue refin that was done many years ago. This guitar is dated January 1963 so it is a very early veneer fretboard model. I leveled & dressed the frets and gave it a good set up. Super player and awesome tone!!! […]

1966 Fender Stratocaster

Posted on October 10, 2014 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Whoa….a beautiful 1966 Fender Stratocaster. 100% all stock original including 1966 catalog, hang tags, polishing cloth, shoulder strap, Fender strings and ashtry bridge cover. A solid 9/10 condition. All it needed was a little set up work. Sounded amazing!!! […]

Rickenbacker 12-string

Posted on September 30, 2014 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here we have a beautiful Rickenbacker 12-string guitar. This is the reissue of the same model George Harrison played in that band the Beatles. After I replaced the stock strings with a set of the Pyramid brand and set it all up it ended up playing like butter. the sound was amazing and I spent […]

Gibson Les Paul Headstock Repair

Posted on August 8, 2014 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Here we have a Gibson Les Paul Standard with a headstock/neck fracture. A really cool guitar but that damage has go to be addressed! Couple of clamps ought to do the trick. The clear plastic sheet is to keep the glue from getting on the clamps. After the glue dries and the […]

New Jensen P10R-F

Posted on August 6, 2014 (April 3, 2017) by Billy Penn

Jensen has just released a new Jensen speaker model called the P10R-F. This new 10″ model was designed by Jensen with the cooperation of Fender Musical Instruments for the reissue ’57 Bandmaster and 20th Anniversary Vibro-King. The goal was to design a P10R speaker with a more broken in sound right out of the box. […]