Back in the 80's and 90's, I had acquired various vacuum tube guitar amps and PA heads. As most people did, I ended up tossing them or trading for other items in lieu of louder solid state amps. Now that I am older, I am wanting a low wattage tube guitar amp again. Prices for vintage amps are through the roof and most boutique amps are even higher. There are a few Chinese built tube amps within my price range, but they are mass produced with PC board mounted components. I want old iron. Now, my scavenger question comes into play here. I travel for a living and I am always on the lookout while passing yard sales, etc. for old audio stuff. You know, some old dude tossing out his son's old crap from his attic. I had visions of picking up an old amp for cheap. Never happens. Anyway, I had begun looking at old console stereos which can have pretty nice tube power amps in them, but dealing with the bulky console is prohibitive. Last week I purchased for $5 a 1959 Motorola SH12S portable turntable with a 12W stereo tube power amp. I am going to convert a 15W cheapy guitar amp into a 6W tube living room amp for my son. I have him hooked on tubes now. Today I snagged an early 60's Bogen turntable/PA with a 20W tube power amp for $10. It is playable now with a mic input and lid mounted Jensen speaker. This will eventually become my 20W guitar combo amp. I have a feeling I am going to be looking over every dang old school turntable I come across now. Even some those old players from our elementary school days have little 5W tube amps in them.

I give you, Antoine. This guy needs to be famous.

http://www.waff.com/global/Category.asp?...tnerclipid

The good part starts at the one minute mark

http://www.sentara.com/HospitalsFaciliti...brary.aspx

Scroll down and click on Ghandi Saadeh. Yours truly is the 'patient' in the video.



*Notice the shirt color of choice!

I am seriously thinking about a new truck. I have been driving a '94 Silverado for a little over seven years now. And she has served me well.
But I am beginning to think new. And at this point, I no longer need a full sized truck. I am favoring a four door mid-sized option.

Out of the Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, or Dodge Dakota, which one appeals most to you?

And WILL I be happy going from my big truck, to a smaller one? Gas-wise/Financially, it makes ALL the sense in the world. But will I be happy long term?

From the US Constitution:

Quote:Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.

Gimme your three favorite songs of all time. They can be anything from any genre.
Here's mine:

3)"Before The Next Teardrop Falls" - Freddy Fender

2)"You'll Never Walk Alone" - as done by Elvis

1)"The Way We Were" - Streisand



...don't judge me!

Here's a great parody from Australia that illustrates why congress has no credibility. Easily can extrapolate this to our American "variety"

I cannot imagine what she will do after she grows in her front teeth

Enjoy

Any shark week fans? I look forward to the best week ever every year. Can't wait for a brand new year and a brand new week, with brand new shows 7 nights of Shark week. Its like Christmas to me. Its the most wonderful week of the year on the discovery channel. Already have my DVR set for 7 nights just in case I miss a night