Link to a copy of the August 2007 ToneQuest Report from TGP detailing the theft and later dissection of an SRV Vibroverb and a very interesting survey and report of why anybody would bother with a Valco amp. Excellent reading.
Just getting around to reading this article now, capn. Quite an entertaining read by a highly engaging and interesting writer. Very fun to read a technical breakdown of a César-modded Vibroverb. Great stuff!
TQ reminds me of Rolling Stone Magazine in the '70s; might not always like what they say ... like the wicked bad dump they took on the Gibson Crest GA19RVT ... but otherwise very well written.