Re-capping your amp

Doug Jones · Post by **Doug Jones** » 29 Nov 2004 10:58 pm

I occasionally hear tech guys talk about replacing the caps of an amp. How long does it take for caps to wear out or get to the point where replacement is necessary? Can one really hear the difference? I've used the same Evans amp since 1987. Should I re-cap it? Whaddya think?

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 30 Nov 2004 12:46 am

If it ain't broke we can fix that too...dg

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 30 Nov 2004 4:52 am

Doug I recapped my Vegas and my Nashville 400, it brings the sparkle back.

Larry Behm

PS you can check out my Black Box during the month of Dec.

Alan Kirk · Post by **Alan Kirk** » 30 Nov 2004 6:33 am

Doug,

Electrolytic caps should be replaced every so often.

Read this thread and pay special attention to what Bill Hatcher says.
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum11/HTML/004936.html

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rpetersen · Post by **rpetersen** » 30 Nov 2004 8:23 am

Doug - I recaped a couple of older session 400's - made a big difference

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Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 30 Nov 2004 8:53 am

Brad Sarno just finished recapping and working on my '78 Webb...he brought back to its original great tone (maybe even better than new). By the way, Brad's "Black Box" is another item that will enhance your overall sound...thanks Brad.

Brian Wetzstein · Post by **Brian Wetzstein** » 30 Nov 2004 11:08 am

My amp tech told me I should replace the caps about every ten years or so to keep everything perfect.
I sure notice a difference when I get an amp back from him!
brian