Ep. 83: "No, But I Will"

<p>It's the 83rd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps: More capacitor talk than you can shake a SnufferStick at, push-pull circuits, Ethiopian cooking tips and more! </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>Support us <a href="https://www.patreon.com/vintageamps">on Patreon.com</a> for added content and the occasional surprise. </p> <p>Some of the topics discussed this week:<br /> <br /> 1:56 The TAVA Cookbook (coming soon, email us if you want it)</p> <p>5:15 Skip's real voice or a young Jerry?</p> <p>7:56 Interactive controls on amps, Neil Young's Whizzer, an Epiphone Blues Custom 30, roasted pickled onions</p> <p>14:06 Old filter caps in PA conversions; Pelican Bay Brewing</p> <p>17:59 1957 Tweed Deluxe with all original caps; a chassis-only Tweed Deluxe on eBay; Ampeg M12</p> <p>20:15 Skip's philosophy on replacing caps in a customer's amp</p> <p>22:30 Illinois capacitors; a Marshall JTM45 that pops when you turn it off</p> <p>27:40 Even more capacitor talk: Orange Drop capacitors, Illinois MWR capacitors, Jupiter capacitors, Blue Drop caps</p> <p>35:03 A Rickenbaker M-8E with modified output transformer wiring; Ethiopian ful beans</p> <p>41:54 TAVA Big Index Page (<a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/the-truth-about-vintage-amps-big-index-page/">link</a>)</p> <p>43:04 Wiring a new home for a vintage PA</p> <p>48:44 Recommended book: 'Grateful Dead Gear' (<a href= "https://amzn.to/3kYuse7">Amazon link</a>)</p> <p>50:44 Washable Crayola on the Mona Lisa; an owner's manual for a 100-watt Multivox P88?</p> <p>53:42 How to get better at diagnosing amp problems?</p> <p>55:21 First 5E3 Clone upgrades, even more capacitor talk (disc capacitors), CTS metal-shaft pots</p> <p>1:01:11 Overview of a push-pull circuit, single-open ended; mountain pie makers</p> <p>1:05:25 Cast Iron Revival (Portland, Oregon; <