ThatBookGuy

Any recommendations for a good tech in the St. Louis, MO area? Thanks, Myles!

Hello, I have just acquired a mid to late-1950's Supro combo amplifer, most likely a Spectator model, and have every hope of making it into a usable amplifier. If not for the stage, then as a studio tool. The tubes look very clean and probably original, although I'm going to take them to my locally-owned electronics store to have them tested. The speaker has serial codes that match several years from the 50's models. Has this been covered in the mag (couldn't find anything in the search)? I don't necessarily want to restore to original condition, just make safe and playable, and clean. There was a wasp nest inside! Could you recommend some resources? I would like to keep any removed parts for the sake of vintage, but realize that it probably needs a grounded plug and other safety precautions. I would appreciate any information you might offer. Thank you for your time.

Hello there, I would appreciate your thoughts on effects loops. I have a carvin sx combo with a buffered effects loop, and I know the conventional wisdom is wah and distortion should go straight into the amp and digital delays into the loop, what about tremolo pedals, whammy pedals and such? Loop or no? Thank you for your input! John