1962 Ampeg Rocket R-12 AMP RESTORATION (Diagnosis and Recap)

In this vid, we'll begin service on an early 60s vintage Ampeg Rocket 112 combo. We will assess the amplifier condition - original caps, original 2-prong power cord, crusty looking transformer - and diagnose its problems, clean and recap, and find out if it needs a transformer replacement.
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