Twice a month, guitar amp guru Skip Simmons fields your questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting. Often hilarious and always insightful, it's like no other guitar podcast out there.
The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons
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Twice a month, guitar amp guru Skip Simmons fields your questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting. Often hilarious and always insightful, it's like no other guitar podcast out there.
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11/12/2018
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Ep. 167: "Little Baby Barbells"
Amp tech Skip Simmons answers listener questions about vintage tube amps and life, sharing insights on repairs and gear.
June 11, 2026
Ep. 166: "Seattle, Loma Rica, Amsterdam"
Host Skip Simmons interviews John Vanderslice (Tiny Telephone) about his expat life in the Netherlands and his approach to vintage gear.
May 17, 2026
Ep. 165: "There's an Ethos?"
Amp tech Skip Simmons answers listener questions about vintage guitar tube amps, offering insights into repairs and tonal characteristics in this interview.
171 total episodes available with 29 transcripts
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