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Dave Funk AWOL???

#125
Red Planet said:
And he also committed mass murder that's the facts cause you saw it right here.
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You got jokes! The fact is that people has sent him their amps for repair months or even over a year ago and he just sits on them and won't get back to them. I guess that's OK in your book, eh? Or perhaps you are suggesting that they are lying?
 
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#126
Red Planet said:
And he also committed mass murder that's the facts cause you saw it right here.
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:meh: It's kind of funny, but not really.
Not so funny especially for the people who have paid for goods and not received them, or people who sent their amps for repair and didn't get them back, or people (including myself) who just had bad experiences that soured them on a great product.

I get that's Dave is old, and in his day made great amps, but getting old is not an excuse... If you are ready for retirement, then wind things down in a professional way. Maybe he kind of got in bad shape in one way or another, and if that's the case, then I hope he's OK. But still sucks for the people who had bad experiences with him.
 
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#127
Quadzilla said:
You got jokes! The fact is that people has sent him their amps for repair months or even over a year ago and he just sits on them and won't get back to them. I guess that's OK in your book, eh? Or perhaps you are suggesting that they are lying?
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No its not OK but you guys have tried convicted and hanged this man over posts on the internet. I just think its a little rush to judgment. Dave has been a pillar of the industry for many years and his behavior has changed all of a sudden. I'm thinking due to his age and health something is up so lets not go burn his house down. Perhaps someone that lives near him could go check on him?
 
#129
Red Planet said:
No its not OK but you guys have tried convicted and hanged this man over posts on the internet. I just think its a little rush to judgment. Dave has been a pillar of the industry for many years and his behavior has changed all of a sudden. I'm thinking due to his age and health something is up so lets not go burn his house down. Perhaps someone that lives near him could go check on him?
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Just stating the facts. Amps were sent, then radio-silence and meanwhile, these guys don't have their amps or any communication. If he's dead or hospitalized, etc, then I get it, but nobody seems to be able to confirm anything.
 
#131
hennessybass said:
:meh: It's kind of funny, but not really.
Not so funny especially for the people who have paid for goods and not received them, or people who sent their amps for repair and didn't get them back, or people (including myself) who just had bad experiences that soured them on a great product.

I get that's Dave is old, and in his day made great amps, but getting old is not an excuse... If you are ready for retirement, then wind things down in a professional way. Maybe he kind of got in bad shape in one way or another, and if that's the case, then I hope he's OK. But still sucks for the people who had bad experiences with him.
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Here is where I base my "getting old" opinion. My father's health started deteriorating due to age and his heart condition several years ago. His decision making process was the first thing to go. He started making bad decisions regarding finances, bills, money, health, family, property and I'm telling you it got away from him. He passed away in December of 2016 a day I will never forget for the rest of my life. My step mother was ready for him to go and she was involved in most all the decisions. I was furious as some were bad for his health and likely sped his departure. I don't hold condemnation for her but I sure do miss my Dad.

Back to my point I watched as he made bad decision after bad decision and others suffered for those bad decisions. We tried to help and make it better but he was just too far gone to get him to understand what he was doing and what was happening.

What I'm saying is rather than start a lynch mob perhaps someone near him to go check on him and investigate. Maybe he is in need of help. There is a human being behind those amps and its value may be of worth.
 
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Red Planet said:
Here is where I bass my "getting old" opinion. My father's health started deteriorating due to age and his hear condition several years ago. His decision making process was the first thing to go. He started making bad decisions regarding finances, bills, money, health, family, property and I'm telling you it got away from him. He passed away in December of 2016 and day I will never forget for the rest of my life. My step mother was ready for him to go and she was involved in most all the decisions. I was furious as some were bad for his health and likely sped hi departure. I don't hold condemnation for her but I sure do miss my Dad.

Back to my point I watched as he made bad decision after bad decision and others suffered for those bad decisions. We tried to help and make it better but he was just too far gone to get him to understand what he was doing and what was happening.

What I'm saying is rather than start a lynch mob perhaps someone near him to go check on him and investigate. Maybe he is need of help. There is a human being behind those amps and its value may be of worth.
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Sorry to hear about your Dad. I've also had some folks in my family suffer from dementia and alzheimer's and it's the worst thing in the world to watch someone loose their mind.

Kind of why I said... Maybe he kind of got in bad shape in one way or another, and if that's the case, then I hope he's OK.
There has been lot's of concern for the guy on the thread in addition to some of the frustration.
 
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hennessybass said:
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I've also had some folks in my family suffer from dementia and alzheimer's and it's the worst thing in the world to watch someone loose their mind.

Kind of why I said... Maybe he kind of got in bad shape in one way or another, and if that's the case, then I hope he's OK.
There has been lot's of concern for the guy on the thread in addition to some of the frustration.
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Anyone know hold old Dave is?
 
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So he answered the phone immediately, he seemed to be very in control of his faculties. He said he is nearing 70 years old and for all practical purposes is retired. He mentioned having gone through a divorce some years ago and being alone as his 10 children are all off busy with their lives. I mentioned the thread here and folks are saying they have sent amps for repair and cannot get in touch with him. He said "I'm right here". He said he was selling and repairing some amps but it is not a priority for him as he is slowing down. He said he just got back from a trip to Europe. I asked him did he have any back log on amps or repairs and he said absolutely none, he was very adamant about that. I told him there are folks claiming to have been duped by him he said I'm right here, if anyone needs anything all they need to do is call me. We talked about his kids, his brothers (he has a brother that lives near me), his ex wife, his new girlfriend. We talked about amps, music, the world, growing old/slowing down etc..... He was as pleasant as anyone could be and I enjoyed my conversation with him. I told him I would call back to check on him and he said OK great please do.

So there you have it not awol, I called him and he answered the phone.
 
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