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The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons

The Fretboard Journal
Vintage Tube Amps
Guitar Repair
Vintage Amps
Tube Amplifiers
Fender
Fretboard Summit
Guitar Amplifiers
Vintage Tube Amplifiers
Vintage Guitar Amplifiers
Vintage Music
Guitar Modifications
Bay Area Guitar Show
Guitars
Reverb Tanks
DIY Amplifier Repair
Guitar Shows
Typewriters
Harmonica
Soundmaster
Guitar Restoration

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.

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Latest Episodes

We're back with episode 148 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Jason survives a month in Peru; the schematics of acupuncture; speaker break-in; and more! 

Our sponsors: Amplified Parts; Grez Guitars; Better Help, and Emerald City Guitars 

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Episode 147 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Jason is headed to Peru, hemp speakers, resistors, modding PAs for harps, Lilly vs Lily at the Fender factory, kosher sound, and more! Fluidics: acoustics.org/pressroom/httpdocs/132nd/2aaa8.html?... more

Episode 146 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Troubled drummers, bulk Gatorade, more typewriter and Rockford Files talk, and a bunch of amp questions. Reminder: Amplified Parts now has amp kits!

Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's fin... more

Episode 145 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Kahlua brie, replicating Nirvana's In Utero sound, hissy reverb units and more!

Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's finest call-in tube amp repair show.

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Recent Guests

Will Simmons
Former guest and academic, author of the book "Love and Degradation"
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Episode: Ep. 141: "I've Got an Alamo That I Want to Forget"
Steve Carr
Boutique amplifier builder and founder of Carr Amplifiers
Carr Amplifiers
Episode: Ep. 137: "Walk Around the Yard"
Jonathan Stout
Reformed lawyer turned jazz guitarist, plays guitar for competitive dances.
Campus Five band
Episode: Ep. 134: "A Little Debbie Swiss Roll"
Bob Armstrong
Acclaimed musician and illustrator, known for his contributions to vintage music preservation.
Episode: Ep. 131: "Sandy Soil"
Calvin McCormick
Head tech guy at Hiwatt, overseeing amp build and design
Hiwatt
Episode: Ep. 130: "America's Hat"
Mike Watson
A Canadian guitarist and contributor to the podcast
Episode: Ep. 130: "America's Hat"
Bill Krinard
Amp designer and repairman with extensive experience in the industry.
Two Rock
Episode: Ep. 127: "The Rogue Hoe"

Hosts

Skip Simmons
Host and guitar amp guru; expert in vintage amps and audio repair with a humorous style.
Jason
Co-host, engaging with listeners and addressing various topics from the community; known for a lighthearted and entertaining approach.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 605 ratings
  • The best

    Greetings from sweden

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emlon Emlonson
    Sweden2 months ago
  • What’s on Skip’s mind?

    This podcast started out great focused on guitar amp repair, restoration and the differences between models and makes. Now, goats, cooking and what feels like regurgitated discussions, - kind of lost its focus.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    N1ckname9
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • This is great!

    So much amazing free information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kingdom of god is within you
    United States8 months ago
  • Love it!

    So great. Super informative as well as entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennconducts
    United Statesa year ago
  • Started for the education, stayed for...

    the banter, camaraderie, laughs, history, interviews, personal stories, recipes, and the general analysis of the circuit of life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyrantulah
    United Statesa year ago

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Critiques mention a perceived shift away from technical details towards more personal anecdotes, which some listeners find less relevant.
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Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the entertaining and educational nature of the content.
The connection between hosts creates a friendly atmosphere that resonates well with the audience, fostering a sense of community.

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Ep. 147: "Kosher Sound"
Q: What would Skip do?
Skip advises that the Mosser Row amp can be restored, but a preamp stage must be added for effective guitar amplification.
Ep. 147: "Kosher Sound"
Q: Given their lesser desirability, would it be illegal to try this on a black panel twin of some sort?
The hosts discuss the potential risks and modifications associated with converting a Twin Reverb amp, emphasizing the importance of knowing the limits and specifications before attempting any rebuilds.
Ep. 145: "I Have a Swimming Pool"
Q: How did you manage to make the reverb unit more useful for Vanderslice?
By ensuring it has balanced XLR inputs and outputs and adding a short spring tank.
Ep. 145: "I Have a Swimming Pool"
Q: What is special about the reverb unit you designed for Vanderslice?
It uses a commercial circuit but is modified for better sound and includes phantom power. It's compact and works well with various setups.
Ep. 143: "The Girl Who Never Rained"
Q: Is it okay to leave a resistor soldered across the standby switch in my JMP 50?
Pulling out the resistor is advisable; using a variac to gradually power it can help prevent issues.

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This series focuses on the world of vintage tube amplifiers, offering listeners a blend of technical insights, repair tips, and personal anecdotes from the hosts. The conversations often flow from practical advice about amp restoration to humorous and relatable storytelling, creating an engaging atmosphere that appeals to both guitar enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Unique in its format, the show combines serious discussion about vintage gear with playful banter and side stories about various life experiences, nurturing a sense of community among fans and listeners engaged in the guitar culture.

There is a notable emphasis on listener interaction, with questions and contributions from the audience featured throughout the episodes, w... more

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3. Jonathan Stout
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