***Club Verellen*** - Page 16

**mjac28** · #**301** 01-12-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Plays_For_Dog

Will do with Ben's blessing. Also, I don't think getting rid of his only helper is a good idea under this massive influx in business he's experiencing. Ben should definitely sit him down and tell him to slow down, check his work and get it out right the first time. He probably just needs to be reminded that quality is more important then quanity. Plus, knowing how the business is, the "helper" is probably a stoner friend living on Ben's couch and Ben's trying to help the guy get on his feet.

PWV, I was having the same conversation with Ben on the phone yesterday. He's such a cool dude and his ties to the roots of Puget Sound music would be the envy of a lot of people.

I miss being up there a lot and hopefully this trip will yeild some promising leads. Moving to Texas was the best thing I could have done for my career, but my wife and I miss WA so much we're depressed all the time about it.

You're right they are probably getting swamped with orders I guess the helper can stay

I think that sale was a great promotion I wanted so bad to bite at $699.00 but that is half way to a nice vintage flip top that I also wanted so the sale is what pushed me into it I couldn't pass it up and I couldn't be happier.

PWV · #**302** 01-12-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mjac28

When you get to Seattle take some pictures if you can

Heck PFD, continue on down the road to the 253 and I'll buy you a beer!

horseblanket · #**303** 01-13-2013, 10:12 AM

The thing I love about where Verellen Amps is right now (and hopefully will be there forever) is that they are a company made up of real people who are doing what they do because they care. Sure, there may be problems because we humans are faulty by design but, it is because of that I want to support Ben's efforts as much as I can.
I received a Meatsmoke pre with a few issues and Ben was super cool and open about discussing possible problems. He didn't give me any ******** or defensiveness at all. He just had a tossed out a couple of troubleshooting scenarios then had me ship it back, on the company, to have it fixed. That sort of attention and responsibility is so rare these days that he had just earned a lifetime customer.
So, if there was any worry about support from Ben you can rest easy. From my experience the guy just rules.

**mjac28** · #**304** 01-13-2013, 10:15 AM

I agree what issues were you having with yours ?

horseblanket · #**305** 01-13-2013, 10:27 AM

It was a failed mosfet buffer which caused the unit to create a pretty disturbing racket. The issue was a first for him so I kind of hope it helps him with future troubleshooting/QC.

On my end I can't tell you how good it felt when i brought up the issue and he was so good about it. Made me feel confident about my investment.

Plays_For_Dog · #**306** 01-13-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PWV

Heck PFD, continue on down the road to the 253 and I'll buy you a beer!

Greenwood across from Taco Del Mar?

**mjac28** · #**307** 01-13-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by horseblanket

It was a failed mosfet buffer which caused the unit to create a pretty disturbing racket. The issue was a first for him so I kind of hope it helps him with future troubleshooting/QC.

On my end I can't tell you how good it felt when i brought up the issue and he was so good about it. Made me feel confident about my investment.

Thats good he seems like a really nice and concerned builder.

MrThunderfoot · #**308** 01-13-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mjac28

Thats good he seems like a really nice and concerned builder.

Definitely, A couple months back I had a tube failure with my head (the meat smoke was my first tube head) he was really responsive and talked me through how to determine if it was a tube failure or not and even gave me awesome step by step instructions on how to bias it. Ben is a class act

Plays_For_Dog · #**309** 01-13-2013, 07:33 PM

Agreed. Ben is a rare personality. He honestly has the soul of a saint. I can't wait to meet him in three weeks.

PWV · #**310** 01-13-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Plays_For_Dog

Greenwood across from Taco Del Mar?

**mjac28** · #**311** 01-13-2013, 11:30 PM

253 is in the house!!!!!

Plays_For_Dog · #**312** 01-14-2013, 05:11 AM

Ah, Tacoma. Now I get it. Derp.

horseblanket · #**313** 01-14-2013, 09:15 AM

The Aroma?

PWV · #**314** 01-14-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Plays_For_Dog

Ah, Tacoma. Now I get it. Derp.

That's ok - I'm up there a lot for shows, so let me know when you're in town. Maybe the I-5 corridor will be forgiving enough during your stay!

mattj1stc · #**315** 01-15-2013, 08:13 PM

Just checking in to officially claim my #10. I received my meat smoke just before the holidays, which was a mixed blessing. I was really happy to get it, but I also received it literally 2 hours before heading out of town. I've only just now had some time to really get to know my Verellen. It's pretty much the ultimate drive and high gain device with a very strong presence in the mids and highs. Still, I'm very happy with it.