[Boatanchors] early amp question

[manualman at juno.com]

You sure it's not SBE SB2-LA?

Pete, wa2cwa

On Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:46:43 -0400 yash at aol.com writes:
> 
>  Just picked up a SBE S-32la sweep tube amp. Need a little work,but 
> is in basic fine shape. My question is all the small cermaic caps at 
> the tube bases's and all the 1 watt resistors in the power supply 
> board look like they were coated with some semi clear 
> substance,which dust and dirt stick to. all the parts appear to be 
> ok,no burning cracks or discoloration. Was this common on the late 
> 50-early 60's gear?
> thanks
> dale wt4t