what is the part between the transformers on a princeton reverb

what is the round part between the 2 transformers on a 65 princeton reverb. when i purchased a 65 princeton reverb 2 years ago i was told that it was all original. i was just attempting to sell it and was told that the part between the the 2 transformers was not original. what might that part be and would it be worth finding an original piece for it will it make it sound better or only increase the value if i try to sell it?

That's most likely the filter cap, a can capacitor. If it was original, it would need to be replaced anyhow.

how much would that take away from teh vinatgeness of an amp . this guy was going to buy it and then offered me 350 less due to the fact it had a cap job. is he high


thanks eman

how much would that take away from teh vinatgeness of an amp . this guy was going to buy it and then offered me 350 less due to the fact it had a cap job. is he high


thanks eman


eman,

Tell the guy to go find another amp. He's trying to get something for less than it's value. You don't want to do business with siomeone like that.

Winnie

This is like trying to buy a 56 Chevy, and wanting a better price because the brake pads and tires had been changed. A scumball like this doesn't deserve to own a nice amp like yours.

i love this forum. thanx guys.

i'm late to the dance but tell the clown to take a flying leap.

filter caps, burned out/bad components, tubes, etc need to be replaced. tell the tire kicker the price just went up $350 because he's a dumbass and shine him on.

steve

Filter caps get old... they may actually pop and bust electrolytic solution/fluid all over the place. Yeah, thats cool, we all may as well go 1000% vintage and make messes of wrecking our amps.

If he wants an amp with the "original, vintage cap can" he wants an amp that may fail at the drop of a hat.

The '56 Chevy with "original, vintage brake pads" is a perfect way of describing this. If the guy knows better - he's taking advantage. If he doesn't - he needs a lobotomy and doesn't deserve a good old Fender amp.