In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, our hosts discuss fireworks, viral YouTube videos, and how much time they'd spend troubleshooting a non-functioning amp. They field listener questions about DIY amp kits and aliens. 

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Episode 22: Fireworks, DIY Amps, and Aliens

Charles is back in Japan, Chris is resurfacing backplates, and Bryan is hungry. The three discuss copper scrap and rising copper prices, magnet wire costs, and more. A voicemail asks if louder is always better. Another question prompts a framework for headroom.

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Headroom and the Virtue of LOUD

Charles, Chris, and Bryan are joined this week by Dave Jordan of Non Human Audio. They talk about how the Slow Loris and Florist came to be, breadboarding, snacks (of course), and more. There's also a rapid fire question round in the middle.

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Episode 20: Featuring Dave Jordan from Non Human Audio

Charles is back on the podcast this week, and he gives an update on his Japanese office and talks about his decision to lower the price on his Expander pedal. The three talk about tubes and answer listener questions about analyzers and scopes and books.

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Episode 19: Dropping Prices, Talking Tubes, Scopes vs. Analyzers

This week, Chris and Bryan are joined by Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns. The three discuss Tracii's amp building, the difference between bass and guitar amps, their musical projects, and answer a hypothetical question from a listener.

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Episode 18: Guitar Amp or Bass Amp?

Charles talks about a quick trip to South Korea. Chris talks about fixing a unique piece of gear. Bryan wonders if there are any great-sounding spring reverb units from a specific country. The three take calls about single-ended amplifiers and non-musical noises.

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Episode 17: Single-Ended Amps and Non-Musical Noises

Charles, Chris, and Bryan are joined this week by John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments. They field caller questions about D&D, aluminum guitars, the Winter Olympics, long dogs, and more. 

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Episode 16: Featuring John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments

This week, Chris and Bryan talk about the response in Anaheim to Babylon, the 880 watt tube amp they've spent the past several months building. Charles shares stories from Japan and his former life as an ice cube tray magnate. The trio answer a question about a Freaky Friday scenario and following your dreams. 

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Episode 15: The 880 Watt Amp Lives, Anaheim Recap, Follow Your Dreams

Charles is back in Japan, while Chris and Bryan have been putting the final touches on their top secret 700 watt tube amp project, which will be revealed at the 2026 Wood Wire Volts show in Anaheim. The trio talk about NAMM, magnesium, and the absolute weapon of an amplifier they've been building. Steve Rowe from 60 Cycle Hum calls in with a question. 

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Episode 14: The Top Secret Amp Project and Hi-Fi Audio

Charles is (temporarily) back from Japan, and he shares stories about great food, a wild haircut, and a fortune he received after hiking up a mountain. Chris and Bryan share an update on the 700 watt tube amp. The trio answer questions about sticking to resolutions/new habits and navigating an awkward conversation. 

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Episode 13: Stories from Japan, How to Make Changes Stick, Navigating Media Recommendations

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Hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] talk amps, share stories, and give relationship advice.

Roz

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