Ep. 54: "A Great Big Tent"
Support the Truth About Vintage Amps through our brand new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/vintageamps Once again, Skip Simmons is fielding guitar amp questions from around the world. Some of the topics discussed on this episode: 4:12 A new Tony's: Pappa Earle's (link) 6:03 This week's sponsors: Grez Guitars and Amplified Parts 7:43 Eddie Van Halen (link to Zocala Public Square video mentioned) 14:45 The answer to Ep. 53's Baffler 18:30 A cabinet conundrum 20:23 Another Baffler! 21:36 Cleaning chrome Gibson faceplates, Metal Rescue 24:00 A Vibroverb reissue with ringing reverb... fixed 27:42 Restoring amps that have been underwater 34:17 The harmonic tremolo and pre-amp tubes in a brownface 1960 Fender Super 40:47 Hammond organ amp conversions 45:21 Taming a Super Reverb clone; Instant Pots 40:49 Skip's traveling coffee rig 51:15 Mat's Skip-inspired iPhone to guitar amp interface 57:08 Getting analog warmth into a digital recording chain 1:00:11 Brian's protein-packed smoothie; Rasta Kevin; homemade tomato sauce; Burning Spear 1:03:35 Supro tube tremolo 1:08:13 "Sodder" versus "solder," the final word Have a question or topic for a future episode? Email or send us a voice memo to: podcast@fretboardjournal.com or leave us a voicemail or text at 509-557-0848. This episode is brought to you by Grez Guitars and Amplified Parts. Use the discount code