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Cool Valco Amplifier Site!

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Who has a Valco amplifier? You know the ones I’m talking about. Valco, Supro, Gretsch, National, Oahu, Airline, etc. These are cool old amps but have their challenges with servicing them. I had two different people bring me 3 Supro amps each on the same day to the 300guitars Shop. I also have a 1950′s… Read More »

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New Lollar Supro-style Steel Guitar Pickup

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 Jason Lollar is at it again over there on Vashon Island in Washington. This guy always comes up with the coolest pickups and they all sound great! So here is the skinny on his latest creation. Jason says that the new model is an exact copy of the Supro-Valco-National string-through steel guitar pickup as used… Read More »

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Featured Article: Guitar Tone Caps

One of the simplest, effective mods you can do to your guitar “on the cheap” is to experiment with tone caps. First before we get started lets get answers to a few questions about these little buggers. What is a tone cap and how does it work? Read more...

Featured Tip: Clean the Input Jack

One very simple maintenence procedure can help keep your guitars’ signal at its best and prevent the loss of ground connection. Clean your jacks! We are talking about the 1/4″ jacks on your amplifier as well as your guitar. Read more..

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