Ep. 35: "He Just Crashed Into the Ground"

<p>Amp tech Skip Simmons is once again fielding guitar tube amp questions from around the world. </p> <p>Submit your question to Skip here: podcast@fretboardjournal.com or, better yet, leave us a voicemail or text at 509-557-0848. </p> <p>2:39: Special Guest: Bill Krinard (<a href= "https://www.two-rock.com">Two-Rock Amplifiers</a>): Troubleshooting a Fender Tonemaster that pops when turned off; Bodega red potatoes; Bill's current projects; flipping the pilot light)<br /> 34:45 This week's sponsor: Grez Guitars (<a href= "https://www.grezguitars.com">link</a>, get a behind-the-scenes Grez shop tour <a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com/video/fjfest-grez-guitars">here</a>)<br /> 35:39 Tips on buying a tube tester (Skip’s fave: B&K 700)<br /> 45:05 Speaker recommendations for a Champ<br /> 47:58 Troubleshooting an early '70s Fender Bassman 50 with hum<br /> 1:00:57 Choke talk<br /> 1:05:31 Cast iron cleaning<br /> 1:10:55 Vacuum Tube Valley online (<a href= "http://www.enjoythemusic.com/diy/0414/vacuum_tube_valley.htm">link</a>)<br /> 1:13:53 RIP Art Dudley (FJ and Stereophile contributor)<br /> 1:14:10 Skip’s hi-fi setup<br /> 1:18:14 A Garnet Pro with built-in Stinger fuzz that sounds worse as it warms up<br /> 1:22:49 Skip's book tips</p>