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Ep. 85 - Martin Kidd of Victory Amps!
Time Stamps by Alex! Thanks!
2:12 - Martin’s Role with Victory Amps, the Design Process
5:54 - Martin’s start modding amps, component issues with old Marshalls
15:22 - Martin’s start with Cornford, the Harlequin
21:50 - Martin’s transition from Cornford to Victory
25:10 - What people think old amps “sound” like vs. how they actually sound at low volumes, thoughts on amp design
31:14 - Victory’s Preamp Pedals, Switched Mode Power Supplies
35:56 - Full Wave Bridge Rectification on the SL67/50w amps
36:54 - Effects of wall voltage/utility frequency on amp designs (120V vs 230V)
43:00 - The design process of the VX100
50:53 - Running through the Victory website/product line: The Duchess
54:53 - The Jack
57:21 - Copper Series (Vox inspired)
59:55 - Sheriff Series
1:02:38 - The Richie Kotzen RK series (RK50, RK100)
1:08:40 - Martin and Dave’s Zakk Wylde Prototype amps
1:12:30 - Guthrie Govan tone insights
1:21:10 - Bucket list artists to design an amp for
1:23:42 - Replacing vintage amp filter caps?
1:25:53 - Getting the “sound in your head”
1:27:57 - Using a Runt 20 with a Torpedo Cab M
1:29:43 - Why was the V50 discontinued?
1:31:52 - Synergy Kraken module?
1:39:24 - Attenuating a Deluxe Reverb style amp?
1:42:50 - BE-100 Deluxe vs. Twin Sister?
1:43:36 - Tone difference between Ohmage taps (negative feedback, midrange)
1:52:04 - Victory Power Amp?
1:54:38 - Martin’s thoughts on cab material, speakers
1:59:09 - Wet/Dry/Wet Setups, speakers, dry signal in wet cabs?
2:00:33 - Mercury Transformers?
2:01:18 - Outro, Upcoming Guests