Dane Dearest
Tube Amps and Guitar Pedals
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Jeremy Rodriguez
Notable Holiday Hunks
100

This female cat filled The Void

Who is Sox?

100

Revered for its creamy midrange “honk” that slices through a dense mix without harshness, this late-1970s Japanese overdrive pedal uses asymmetric clipping to emulate a cranked tube amp, producing a tone often described as “smooth yet articulate” with just enough edge for lead lines to shimmer

What is the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer?

100

This ghost of Christmas past will occasionally turn lights off immediately after a light switch has been flipped, and will never turn a light on. 

What is a Mare?

100

I went to the __ __ __ and reading books.

What is the West Elmira Library?

100

This diligent law enforcement officer maintains a steady presence in the rainy town of Forks, embodying the grounded, protective father figure whose loyalty and caution often go unnoticed amidst the vampires and werewolves.

Who is Charlie Swan?

200
Mick shares a passionate kiss with his male co-star in a theater performance at THIS performing arts establishment

What is Camphill?

200

Often responsible for the “spongy touch” and warm harmonic richness at the front end of an amp, this stage uses vacuum tubes to gently shape the signal, preserving transient clarity while subtly enhancing tube-like compression, making it essential for long pedal chains where tone retention is critical

What is the preamp tube?

200

This Christmas ghost has a small chance of leaving special fingerprints 

What is an Obake?

200

I went to the __ __ __ __ with my best friend Katherine and took a selfie after the dance.

What is the West Elmira Community Center?

200

Notorious among the genteel classes of the Old South for his unconventional ventures during the Civil War, this Southern Gentleman amassed wealth through morally ambiguous activities while maintaining a skeptical detachment from the societal collapse around him.

Who is Rhett Butler?

300

Under the covers of a shared bed, THESE TWO CHARACTERS share a moment in quiet darkness that encapsulated an unspoken bond, where the vulnerability of the night gave way to an unexpected eruption of ferocious anger

Who are Ratt and Mick?
300

Celebrated in boutique high-gain amps for its chimey upper mids and saturated low end, this tube maintains note definition even under heavy distortion, providing a “singing sustain” without muddiness, though it can become unstable if the heater-to-cathode voltage is pushed too far.

What is an EL84 tube?

300

This ghost of Christmas present will not step in salt or Christmas cookie crumbs from Santa Clause after he comes down the chimney 

What is a Wraith?

300

I went to the __ __ __ __ __ and working out.

What is the Chemung County Family Fitness Center?

300

A wealthy gentleman of reserved manners and considerable social standing in early 19th-century Hertfordshire, he initially clashes with a spirited young woman, only to later reveal generosity, integrity, and deep emotional insight that transform their mutual perceptions.

Who is Mr. Darcy?
400

Mick shares an intimate dance at the Civil War Masquerade Ball with THIS Union Solider

Who is Dane Brandt-Lubart?

400

This analog delay pedal’s bucket-brigade circuitry produces a warm, slightly “darkening” repeat with subtle signal degradation over time, giving solos a lush, almost ethereal shimmer that digital delays often fail to replicate.

What is the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man?

400

This ghost of Christmas future moves more slowly in warmer areas

What is a Hantu?

400

I went to the __ __ __ and bowling for fun.

Southport Dixie Lanes

400

A member of the Southern gentry whose life and fortunes are deeply affected by the Civil War, this Southern Gentleman serves in the Confederate army, embodying the ideals of honor and duty even as the society he cherishes crumbles around him

Who is Ashley Wilkes?
500

This character is lost to the eternal abyss of the unknown void entity haunting the halls of the Brandt-Lubart Estate

Who is Mick Periwinkle?

500

Revered in high-gain amplifier designs for its ability to maintain note definition and harmonic clarity under extreme saturation, this vacuum tube’s high transconductance and distinctive upper-mid “chime” contribute to a “singing sustain” and a touch-sensitive response, while its relatively low plate voltage and specific load requirements make it notoriously tricky to bias correctly without introducing unwanted oscillation or harsh overtones.

What is a 12AX7 tube?

500

This ghost of Christmas past moves slowly once near its victim

What is a Deogen?

500

I went to the __ __ __ __ and dance for fun.

What is the Arc of Chemung Schuyler?

500

Though ultimately not cast, this former professional wrestler and acclaimed actor was reportedly a fan-favorite pick to embody Ryle Kincaid in the recent film adaptation of It Ends With Us, sparking social media excitement over how his imposing physique and nuanced dramatic chops might translate to the romantic drama.

Who is Dave Bautista?