Tube Amp Maintenance For Beginners

In this video I’m showing you how to do basic tube amp maintenance which includes biasing the power tubes, cleaning tube sockets, tightening jack nuts, lubricating potentiometers and basic visual inspections. Necessary tools are highlighted and discussed to make maintaining your tube amp affordable, safe and easy!

Tools used in video:

DeOxit 5 - https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-D5S-6-DeoxIT-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=383EV4D1UHT3V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WWYV76T4o0F4opwdowjH08YCOcsYf27fbtxw9kF7FMCID_Bcox8XA99c0j0aqksKrpuitKyPtqhIHnNlOId90BQQa0iSuLpcwVsIF6d7CEU0Uk3VnShCkC555hd-PExoj0HHCBkXbv1f0bH540P4cVU_BKn9j_t01C8UvbwdXd_6ADajAV5nhBRNjgjIu8sFX3pXZ6skXi3EHbHA3r7wDYMgRF5prtai6S9MtjdzvTnSrtjfzFZS4wrwNvfR1KbXh-5_njzCYcQOMEiJwHQHfrv1uHuKB8KgOea5i8tAM4c.CB90WkGZUl7HNSg1fV9tmhjOmg9FWJ-NPotOjaOY6lg&dib_tag=se&keywords=De%2Boxit&qid=1712354283&sprefix=de%2Boxit%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2&th=1

Snufferstick - https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-electronics/amplifier-tools/snufferstick-high-voltage-discharge-stick/

Electricians Micro Screwdriver Set - https://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-electricians-micro-screwdriver-set-96075.html

Electricians Regular Screwdriver Set - https://www.harborfreight.com/electricians-screwdriver-set-7-piece-69075.html

Astro AI Digital Multimeter - https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiI0O6YjKyFAxXwXEcBHQH5BaQYABAyGgJxdQ&ae=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiNDumIyshQMV8FxHAR0B-QWkEAAYASAAEgJwHfD_BwE&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASJuRoQgosNoP6jPgesoL_wXXVyUJ0QrUzeln7UeE_04FXDHGkmOL1&sig=AOD64_3q_ZIA_MYJiLqHa0aPNFFQJKlHYQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjqtOeYjKyFAxVAE1kFHWd0Aq8Q0Qx6BAgHEAE

SRS Dual Bias Probe - https://reverb.com/item/24983689-dual-bias-probe-tool-tester-for-biasing-tube-amp-amplifier-srs-made-in-the-usa?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=24983689

Dills Pipe Cleaners - https://www.amazon.com/Dills-Daily-Tobacco-Pipe-Cleaner/dp/B00BI3FLWA

Music Nomad Amp & Case Cleaner - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MN107--musicnomad-amp-and-case-cleaner-and-conditioner

Best place to buy amp tubes! - https://www.thetubestore.com