Ep. 169: "They Always Went to Carl's Jr."

It's the 169th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, the call-in show where amp tech Skip Simmons fields all of your tube amp and life questions. This week, returning guest Steve Soest joins us for a chat about the vintage days of vintage guitar buying; playing alongside Chuck Berry and Dick Dale; Leo Fender's dining habits; and more.

Thank you to our sponsors: Grez Guitars; Emerald City Guitars; and Amplified Parts / Mod Electronics.

Some of the topics discussed this week:

:55 What's on Skip's Bench: A messed-up Masco MA-17 4:06 Special guest: Guitar and amp legend Steve Soest (Soest Guitars)! A meeting of the amp minds, Danelectro tales, Standel heads, David Lindley, G&L, consulting for Fender, Dick Dale tales, and so much more! 1:16:25 A possessed Ampeg, redux 1:18:26 Skip's Disney picks 1:20:57 The Tone Quest Report 1:22:58 Woodinville in the WSJ 1:24:43 Gain knob/master volume 101, cleaning Tolex

1:34:02 Hollywood Bob's Bandmaster

1:39:40 A fire near Skip's!? Want to be a part of the show? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to [email protected]! Include a photo, too.

Hosted by amp tech Skip Simmons and co-hosted/produced by Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal.