The Heathkit-style amplifier, scored for $50 and the Ampro cab which originally served as an extension speaker for a home-movie projector, and is equipped with its original Jensen P12P.
Billy Yates By David Jung
There are thousands of killer vintage amplifiers and speakers destined for the dump, only because they're in equipment guitarists may not think to explore, from reel-to-reel tape recorders to movie projectors to speaker cabinets to old console TVs and radios, etc. VG's "Talking Amps" columnist David Jung recently challenged L.A. amp tech Billy Yates to build a killer guitar amp using these lesser-known components, while spending no more than $200! Was it a case of "mission accomplished"? Check it out...
David Jung is a professional writer/screenwriter and vintage guitar enthusiast living in Los Angeles, where he hangs with some of the best amp techs and collectors in town.
Caution is advised when dealing with electronic and electric materials or valuable musical instruments.
"Talking amps with...Billy Yates" articles appeared in VG's April and May 2008 issues. All copyrights are by the author and Vintage Guitar magazine. Unauthorized replication or use is strictly prohibited.
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