Ep. 81: "Eat Ice Cream"

<p>Producer and musician John Vanderslice returns to the Truth About Vintage Amps Podcast with Skip Simmons. </p> <p>This week's episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://jupitercondenser.com">Jupiter Condenser Co.</a>, <a href="https://www.amplifiedparts.com">Amplified Parts</a> and <a href="https://www.grezguitars.com">Grez Guitars</a>. </p> <p>Special podcast offers: Use the discount code TAVA to get free domestic shipping through October 31, 2021 on any speaker at <a href="http://jupiter-speakers.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://jupiter-speakers.com&source=gmail&ust=1635013569838000&usg=AFQjCNG8RL_GL0hgDiN88WsjSuA6uL9zGg">jupiter-speakers.com.</a><br /> <br /> Use the discount code TAVA10 to get 10% off all orders at  <a href="http://amplifiedparts.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://amplifiedparts.com&source=gmail&ust=1635013569852000&usg=AFQjCNHsOznz7V3snNxcVH2kqp-gm75QpQ"><span class="il">amplifiedparts</span>.com</a> through November 13, 2021.</p> <p>Some of the topics discussed this week:<br /> 8:40 Special guest: Musician/producer John Vanderslice returns! dEATh bUg, CRYSTALS; running Tiny Telephone studio during COVID, getting double-vaxxed, staying motivated, tape vs. digital recordings, Forssell converters, the four-track pre-amp used by Mk.Gee on Dijon's new song (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiGhRcruIJY">YouTube link</a>), Ritchie Blackmore uses an AKAI tape deck, Gibson Falcons, Peter Jensen's Magnovox speakers, Schoeps CMC and MK4 microphones, Neve 31102, Shure 565, Bogen RP2 mic-pre, Stromberg-Carlson AV38, Yamaha NS-10s as mics, Frank Sinatra, Vanderslice's Spotify Playlists (<a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GOfAZEwmCpwPhX7kjMJYN">link</a>)</p> <p>1:06:43 Recommended Reading: They Might Be Giants' BOOK (<a href="https://tmbgshop.com/collections/all/products/book">order link</a>), "I Broke My Own Rule" (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbpw