Listen "Podcast 224: Vintage Amp Repair with Skip Simmons"
Episode Synopsis
Amp repairman Skip Simmons calls it like he sees it. He joins us on this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast to talk about vintage guitar amp repair, why smaller wattage amps can be better for the average player, and what bargains still exist in the world of amplification. We also talk Filmosound conversions, Alexander Dumble, repair horror stories and a lot more. Going forward, Skip will be hosting a monthly podcast called the Truth About Vintage Amps for the Fretboard Journal where he will be fielding questions from you, our listeners. Send any and all amp questions and comments to [email protected]! Skip was featured in the FJ's 33rd issue. This episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars, Lowden Guitars and Lee Valley. http://skipsimmonsamps.com
More episodes of the podcast The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast
Podcast 527: Liam Kazar
28/11/2025
Podcast 526: Love of Fuzz's TJ Hiemel
21/11/2025
Podcast 525: Paul Asbell
14/11/2025
Podcast 524: Paul Burch
07/11/2025
Podcast 523: Grateful Shred's Dan Horne
05/11/2025
Podcast 521: Paul Rigby
17/10/2025
Podcast 520: Ben Garnett
10/10/2025
Podcast 519: Vilray
04/10/2025
Podcast 518: Courtney Hartman Returns
30/09/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.