Ep. 44: "Heavy Rotation at the Prison Library"

<p>Once again, Skip Simmons also fielding guitar amp questions from around the world, but this week we have a special guest:   Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric! </p> <p>Submit your question to Skip here: podcast@fretboardjournal.com or leave us a voicemail or text at 509-557-0848. </p> <p>This episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://www.grezguitars.com">Grez Guitars</a> and <a href= "https://www.amplifiedparts.com">Amplified Parts</a></p> <p>Some of the topics discussed on this episode: </p> <p>:54 A silverface Twin left on without a speaker<br /> 3:44 A tweed Deluxe with two serial numbers<br /> 5:58 Meet our new sponsor: <a href= "https://www.amplifiedparts.com">Amplified Parts</a><br /> 16:57 Deluxe Amplification's 1949 Ford and car radio reverb units<br /> 21:14 Special guest: Colleen Fazio of <a href= "https://www.fazioelectric.com">Fazio Electric</a> (mid-century modern inspired amplifiers, repair tips, Vero amps, pasta sauce!) Follow her on <a href= "https://instagram.com/fazioelectric">Instagram</a> and subscribe to her <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWODkkyItzvmQF-JTycUFow">new YouTube channel</a>.<br /> 1:03:10 Fender Vibro Champ XD pre-amp tubes; extending transformer leads<br /> 1:08:45 The tonal impact of a loose ground connection with a three-prong replacement cord<br /> 1:13:55 Free green onions forever<br /> 1:15:15 Recommended combo setup for an organ and guitar player<br /> 1:19:21 Using an extension cord with a GFI outlet<br /> 1:22:50 An underwhelming Massie 966 Squire amp<br /> 1:28:09 A Peavey Vintage 4x10 with compaction 6C10 tubes<br /> 1:31:37 Appreciating the Fender Bassman 70 </p>