Episode 79 - The Ampeg Dan Armstrong
Behold the wonders of modern plastics! This week we grab hold of a guitar made in the late 1960s out that miracle material, Pexiglas! Dan Armstrong, working for Ampeg, really outdid himself when he dreamed this one up. It has even has hot-swappable pickups. The future is now…
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Beverages!
Podcasting is thirsty work; it’s crucial that everyone involved stay hydrated. The following fine beverages contributed to the success of this episode:
Razzleberry Peace Tea
Sweet Lemon Peace Tea
This week’s beverage intro song clip, performed live in-studio, is Shallow by Lady Gaga. Special thanks to High Gain listener Vickie Peterson for the suggestion. Keep ‘em coming, everybody!
Songs
We played pieces of the following songs to illustrate the characteristic sound of the Ampeg Dan Armstrong guitar:
“Bitch” from Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
“Yesterday’s Numbers” from Teenage Head by The Flamin’ Groovies
“My War” from My War by Black Flag
“All My Life” from One By One by Foo Fighters
Pedals
Would you like to know more about the pedals we played in this episode? Follow the links to the manufacturers’ pages:
Red Witch Fuzz God 2
Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator