Ep. 87: "Waxy... and Leaking"

<p>It's the 87th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Plenty of amp tips for newbies, some deep Ampeg talk, music recommendations, amp tips for steel guitar players, and more. 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:</p> <p>:54: RIP Alexander Howard Dumble</p> <p>1:58 The TAVA Big Index Page (<a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/the-truth-about-vintage-amps-big-index-page/">link</a>) / Tableau Index Page (<a href= "https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/raymond.laliberte/viz/TheTruthAboutVintageAmpsPodcastTracker/InformationPage">link</a>)</p> <p>2:21 Jason attempts to finish his Champ kit project</p> <p>4:05 A Massie-built Electro amp on eBay (<a href= "https://www.ebay.com/itm/265508617855?hash=item3dd18bfe7f:g:FqYAAOSwcqlh6AvJ">link</a>)</p> <p>8:05 Beginner's Corner: Speaker cables versus guitar cables</p> <p>9:41 The capacitors in our brain</p> <p>11:19 A replacement optocoupler for Gibson GA-20 RVT?, tremolo circuits</p> <p>16:02 A tip for pros: <a href= "http://max-pro.com">Max-Pro.com</a></p> <p>18:18 Frank Sinatra's 'Songs for Swingin' Lovers;' cleaning and retensioning tube sockets, redux  </p> <p>27:10 Music recommendations: <a href= "https://www.wwoz.org">https://www.wwoz.org</a>; typewriters; The Deputy (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc--bo7yffw">YouTube link</a>)</p> <p>32:37 The dual fixed and cathode bias circuit on a Fender AC568 Bassman</p> <p>37:27 Mother of toilet seat amps; Skip's preferred wiring, tube sockets and more</p> <p>50:00 Fixing a vintage tube with a broken guide key, aftermarket tube bases</p> <p>54:42 Fender Deluxes: 5E3 vs 6G3, roasted brussel sprouts</p> <p>59:16 Skip's speaker picks; Skip's