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Ep. 42: "The Other Half of the Class"

Ep. 42: "The Other Half of the Class"

FromThe Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons


Ep. 42: "The Other Half of the Class"

FromThe Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons

ratings:
Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Once again, Skip Simmons is fielding tube amp questions from around the world.  Submit your question to Skip here: podcast@fretboardjournal.com or leave us a voicemail or text at 509-557-0848.  This episode is sponsored by Grez Guitars. Some of the topics discussed in this episode:  1:20 A request for the sold-erers 9:00 A "don't just think about it, do it" project: A Strat pickup on an acoustic 12:37 An input 2 fan from Ireland 15:30 DIY wiring harnesses for a speaker cabinet 18:52 Extra radio interference on master volume amps 27:23 Skip's long-awaited hot & sour soup recipe 33:00 Building a first amp with a 15-year-old 39:07 What to do with Bozak speakers 43:30 Safe to use A/B/Y to test two amp heads into one cabinet? 48:16 When to put on a grounded cord and would a polarized two-prong plug work? 53:06 What to do with a Grommes Little Jewel LJ2 59:02 Dave Miller, (check out his new video here), Newcomb PAs and Skip on TMZ 1:03:17 Converting a PA amp to a spring reverb 1:07:14 Circuit Corner: Leslie speaker amps
Released:
Jun 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Twice a month, guitar amp guru Skip Simmons fields your questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting. Often hilarious and always insightful, it's like no other guitar podcast out there.