[JMS] 90881 progress

Sat, 28 Feb 2004 23:55:49 GMT

All:
Just wanted to update you on the 90881 amplifier. I received the powdercoated chassis two days ago. Looks extremely good! Bad thing was that the coaters coated over the stamped info tag that marks the barrier strip at the back. Guess I'm going to use some paint remover to strip that part out. Otherwise, it looks MUCH better than the old surface rusted original.

I started by putting back all the cleaned up identification and front panel tags. I did have to hammer the old rivets back in but that wasn't a problem. Also, I misplaced the pilot lamp assembly but no matter. The ones used on Fender amplifiers are identical. I just happened to order a bunch from Antique ES. I put a new one with a new red pilot jewel. Looks way better than the original! I haven't cleaned up the meters yet but that's just around the corner. After that, the front panel will look next to normal (sans big Millen knobs, which I just cleaned and polished). 

Just to see how the amp would look next to the 90800, I took the recently tested transmitter and placed it on top of the 90881. Looks really good. Now I just have to finish up with the power supply and obtain a cabinet and put the rest of the amp back together. 

Now I don't know how many other 90800-801/90881/90831 combos are out there in working condition but I would like to get in contact with anyone who is currently running these rigs as a single unit. Let me know and thanks. Cal, N6KYR. 

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