Ep. 88: "Wake Up"

<p>Chokes, scalloped potatoes, Monoprice amps, phase inverters, and more! It's the 88th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps. </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>. You can also use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off <a href="https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html">your Izotope purchase</a> and, if you head over to <a href= "https://www.bedstu.com/">BED|STÜ shoes</a> and use the discount code FRETXBS, you'll save 20% off your BED|STÜ order and help support the FJ.</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>2:31 Before you start charging people to fix amps...</p> <p>5:57 RIP listener Bill Eldred; happy birthday, Clayton</p> <p>7:04 John Vanderslice's new podcast, 'Keep the Dream Alive'</p> <p>9:09 Skip's music recommendation: Brave Combo</p> <p>10:24 <a href="economycandy.com">economycandy.com</a> for all your vintage candy needs</p> <p>12:02 Live taping of the TAVA's 100th episode at the 2022 Fretboard Summit? (Chicago, August 25-27)</p> <p>13:22 Skip sounds like Jerry Garcia, redux; Jerry Garcia Funny Story (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Ya4eG6GEI">YouTube link</a>); what to do with a busted Monoprice Stage Right 15-watt, 12" combo?</p> <p>20:35 How did Fender circuits get named? El Pato red enchilada sauce (in the big can)</p> <p>24:36 Tweed Deluxe vs. Ampeg M-12, redux; replacement reverb tank for a Gibson Falcons (4FB3D1B)</p> <p>27:02 Chokes: What are they, why and more? henrys; scalloped potatoes</p> <p>34:34 A Cromwell lap steel and matching amp; pre-servicing an amp to clean out pests, etc. before you send it to a tech; more scalloped potatoes; Aleene's Tacky Glue</p> <p>39:34 Recovering old cloth-covered wire; Otis Amps on the Sonic Artifacts Podcas