I've been playing for 51 years myself and my first amp was a mono block hifi that my dad built in 1955. I got my first 100w Marshall stack in 1978 and I was a;ready obsessed with rolling tubes by then. At my age I obviously have learned to maintain my arsenal of heads myself to a certain extent but I have to leave it the dedicated authoritarians like Colleen if I am to be so lucky. I can stand and play to a packed crowd here in Memphis but I'm too shy to ask her to fix my Silvertone. Haha
I've had younger folks that don't know what vacuum tubes are see some of my tube amps and radios for the first time. They react in amazed disbelief- like they've seen an alien from another world for the first time.
I really enjoyed this video ,Ill have to say being retired now that I will stick to fixing guitars and fixing my own amps ,I used to sell NOS tubes but stopped years ago and im glad I did because of unreliable new tubes these days ,I just subbed to Pats you tube channel so thankyou for that Colleen
Even over the internet you can tell that KT88 amp is something special. I'll bet it sounds really awesome when you are actually in the room listening to it.
Wonder if you know Dave Hirsh from New Jersey? He's like the go-to amp tech guy here. A great character and extremely knowledgeable, his shop is up in Whippany. I was last there a few years ago with issues with a 5150. There's just one small path to the front counter and the back room and the rest of the place is just filled with amps from floor to ceiling. Took him a month to finally fix my amp, not just because he was bombarded with work but because he loves to talk to anybody that comes in and doesn't give himself enough time to actually work lol. He'd be great for one of these interviews. I believe he used to work for Fender prior to opening up his own shop.
Tab Benoit being interviewed by Premier Guitar: "I don't know why y'all are talking to me, I ain't got but the one guitar and the two amps. The guitar and the amps are just tools to get the song out to the audience".
As a guitar player for over 50 years, I truly appreciate what you techs do!
I've been playing for 51 years myself and my first amp was a mono block hifi that my dad built in 1955. I got my first 100w Marshall stack in 1978 and I was a;ready obsessed with rolling tubes by then. At my age I obviously have learned to maintain my arsenal of heads myself to a certain extent but I have to leave it the dedicated authoritarians like Colleen if I am to be so lucky. I can stand and play to a packed crowd here in Memphis but I'm too shy to ask her to fix my Silvertone. Haha
Pretty nice. Nicer of you to mention Uncle Doug. He is great! Cheers!
That’s a beautiful Golden Eagle CB up on the shelf 😊
I am crazy about Pat's creation! Fantastic Work!!! Thank you both for sharing everything with us.
love the john charette mention
John is good and we talk often!
I've had younger folks that don't know what vacuum tubes are see some of my tube amps and radios for the first time. They react in amazed disbelief- like they've seen an alien from another world for the first time.
that stereo amp sounds amazaballs!
Pat is a upstanding guy who knows his stuff my main thing is older solidstate and tube audio gear !
Thanks this was a fascinating discussion 🎸🎶🇬🇧
I really enjoyed this video ,Ill have to say being retired now that I will stick to fixing guitars and fixing my own amps ,I used to sell NOS tubes but stopped years ago and im glad I did because of unreliable new tubes these days ,I just subbed to Pats you tube channel so thankyou for that Colleen
Thank you uncle doug
He is our king!
I have been repairing and restoring audio and video gear since the 1980s !
Even over the internet you can tell that KT88 amp is something special. I'll bet it sounds really awesome when you are actually in the room listening to it.
Sounds like a cool place and dude. Started following Pat now.
That was great!!
So great you teach to new generations 😀👋
Wow, the tube amp sounds sweet,
Tube amp techs are so loved by me!❤
Awesome interview!!! More power to your business Pat!!! Staten Island native, living in North Carolina now.
A very likable person, I share the passion for vacuum tubes and tube devices. With amateur radio, we have a common hobby. A very moving story.
Oh wow. I am in manhattan on vacation, might as well swing over
I remember.
Loved this great video!
Awesome chat from awesome channels !
Great video.
Great interview!
Wonder if you know Dave Hirsh from New Jersey? He's like the go-to amp tech guy here. A great character and extremely knowledgeable, his shop is up in Whippany. I was last there a few years ago with issues with a 5150. There's just one small path to the front counter and the back room and the rest of the place is just filled with amps from floor to ceiling. Took him a month to finally fix my amp, not just because he was bombarded with work but because he loves to talk to anybody that comes in and doesn't give himself enough time to actually work lol. He'd be great for one of these interviews. I believe he used to work for Fender prior to opening up his own shop.
" The thing about music is, it's supposed to sound good". David Lindley
I C some nice Drake radios on the shelf 😎
The Drakes I Inherited from my wife's Grandfather. He was a ham and WW2 radio operator. His call sign was W4PVS
That's a good story how you met your wife, I had a hot typing teacher that I always somehow had problems so she would come help me with my typewriter.
Rad!!!
Liverpool UK
Good Show! Consider to show some tools in a supplemental if possible.
They do a lot of volume there. Lol this guy reminds me of T.J. Miller.
Can you interview skip simmons?
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THERES VAPE TOOBES!?
Tab Benoit being interviewed by Premier Guitar: "I don't know why y'all are talking to me, I ain't got but the one guitar and the two amps. The guitar and the amps are just tools to get the song out to the audience".
“Brooklyn” is not williamsburg. To be fair, as the most diverse place on earth you need years to get to know it.
I’m so grateful that Pat has lived there for many many years, and showed me all his favorite spots :)