Swantronics

This old Tremolux came through recently with the “Lupe” mark. It’s fun to have a connection to the folks that built these classics so many years ago. I’ve had the privilege of “meeting” Lupe many times now. She did some solid work and that work has been heard on countless recordings.

What a great time at the this last weekend. My second time attending and it’s only gotten better since the last time!! As per usual, I managed to snap too few pics but I did get some! Can’t wait to get back next year.

Legend has it that this Bandmaster Reverb was used on the recording of the classic @311 track Amber. Who am I to argue with that? Print the amber legend. #311

Lily AND Lupe 5F1 Champs on the bench in the last couple of months! What’s your favorite Champ tone??

Check out this cute little 68 year-old. Forgot to take an after pic of the guts… new electrolytics, swapped the fuse holder, cut the death cap, and installed a 3-prong. This was all for a client of . I believe it may be getting the market soon? I’ll let you know if they decide to sell.

Come build an amp with me!

Hey y’all! There are still a few spots available for both amp workshops! Join me for a fun, solder-filled weekend where you’ll learn the basics of tube electronics and walk away with your own hand-built classic amp! Sign up at the link in my bio!

In this house, the sweaty future of pedal steel-affiliated ambient music is being created. I’m super grateful to be making music with and . Theses dudes are just the best. Stay tuned! Also,

Just wrapped up a sexy drip edge Deluxe with a nice patina for my bud !! Creamy dreamy drippy reverb for days!

In mother Russia, amp plays you. 🐻🐻I love a good Sovtek!!

Hey y’all!

I have some exciting news to share! I’ve teamed up with the folks at 5280 Lutherie Workshops and to offer two amp-building workshops this fall. The first workshop will focus on the classic late ‘50s American 5E3 Tweed circuit and the second workshop will tackle the early ‘60s British Plexi amp. Both workshops will take place over the course of a weekend, starting Friday and ending Sunday, and will be held at the 5280 Lutherie shop in Westminster, CO. I’ll teach you a bit of theory, amp safety, soldering, and guide you through building, hand-wiring, and testing the amp. At the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a classic sounding tube amp that was hand-built by you! Only 6 spots are available for each workshop so if you’re interested, jump on it quick!

More details will be available soon. Follow the link below to reserve your spot.

https://www.texastoastguitars.com/workshops-1

ESSENTIAL 59 TWEED 15-WATT AMP WORKSHOP
October 11-13, 2024

ULTIMATE 62 PLEXI 45-WATT AMP WORKSHOP
November 8-10, 2024

Nice ‘72 Twin Reverb from a little while back! It was almost 100% original and the tubes were remarkably still good. Weber ceramics sound so good in these amps! Re-cap, service, safety, etc! Love working on these time capsules. !