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Silvertone 1457 Guitar & Amp (4/5)

Here is a really great explanation of how these little amps work:

The 1481 is the same amp circuit minus the tremolo

This guy is more concerned with the visual aesthetics of the caps than the actual function. He never even checked the Sangamos, or the bias resistor. While the amp certainly works, is it really 'vintage tone' or 'worn-out tone'?

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Neck Shaping

This guy is obviously a master with a belt sander, he makes this look easy, and he does it fast too. I used to use a belt sander for neck shaping, but there are a number of difficulties with that, it is easy to screw up, and the dust flies everywhere.

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