Special guest Bryan Sours (Soursound Transformers) joins us for an epic talk about Transformers!
Note: This is the longest episode of TAVA to date and one of the most informative. I didn’t try to do full show notes for all the topics Bryan covered as it would be impossibly long. For our loyal listeners who love to hit the grass, this episode is for you.
Also, for a limited time, Bryan Sours is offering TAVA listeners a special discount: Use code SKIPSENTME when checking out at https://soursound.com.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Calton Cases, Jupiter Condenser Co., Amplified Parts and Grez Guitars. You can also use discount code FRET10 to save 10% on your Izotope purchase.
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Some of the topics discussed this week:
:00 Skip has COVID
4:49 Temple Grandin in the Wall Street Journal (link)
7:18 The top boost circuit in a Vox AC30 from a Gibson GA-70? (Shortcut)
8:40 What’s with all these PA head and filmo sound conversions?
13:39 Special Guest: Bryan Sours from Soursound: Making transformers, working with Benson amps, rewinding transformers, custom transformers and much more. There is also a steak recipe towards the end.
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The Truth About Vintage Amps is hosted by amp tech Skip Simmons. Co-hosted and produced by the fretboard journalis Jason Verlinde.
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