Better than a BASSMAN for Guitar? - 1969 Ampeg B15N Portaflex

Let's answer the question no one asked: is an Ampeg B15N Portaflex any good for guitar? First we'll service one and troubleshoot a no-sound situation and then we'll find out with my 1960 Gibson ES125TDC and my Zio Meteor Signature. Buy one here: http://bit.ly/3EJttZD

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-Mustool Handheld Oscilloscope: https://usa.banggood.com/custlink/DKDY7N94Gf
-Acetool Digital Calipers: https://amzn.to/3RlhO6Z
-Stripmaster Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3QUYfSY
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-IET Labs Capacitor Box: https://amzn.to/3CzybIV
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-Engineer SS-02 Solder Sucker: https://amzn.to/3APvy4h
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-sE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Mic https://amzn.to/3vkfMM8
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♠RECOMMENDED BOOKS
-RCA TUBE MANUAL http://amzn.to/2GOBVqS
-Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass: http://amzn.to/2DK5tmt
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