I have a few vintage amps. While most sound good, I have noticed that my 1959 5F1 tweed champ doesn't sound quite like I expect it should. I'm thinking that changing the capacitors might be what's needed to get it sounding it's best.
What worries me is that right now it is 99% original (non-original tubes) and just about dead mint. I own the amp because I love to play it, but I also have to think about my investment.
Will a re-capped amp be less desirable to another collector, even if I buy quality parts and have them professionally installed ?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks
Perlnerd
Does changing the caps on a vintage amp lower it's value?
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You need to replace the filter caps in an amp that old. You don't want them to leak or do damage to other original parts.
The important thing is to keep the original parts and don't do anything irreversable. Should you decide to sell your amp, you'll want to be able to revert back to all original components. Or at least make them available to the buyer.
This applies to tubes, capacitors, speakers, 2 prong power cords, ect.
George
The important thing is to keep the original parts and don't do anything irreversable. Should you decide to sell your amp, you'll want to be able to revert back to all original components. Or at least make them available to the buyer.
This applies to tubes, capacitors, speakers, 2 prong power cords, ect.
George
