Daisycutter 8

[alligatorbling]

How many folks have a Daisycutter 8, or have had the chance to play though one?

A really nice amp is the only thing missing from my equation right now, and i figure if im going to do it, i might as well do it right =)


edit...

also, i know a ton of you guys here at MLP have phaez amps. i was looking at the phaez website and see you can buy straight from the website. is there a lead time on the amps or are they pretty speedy about getting them out to you?

[Led Zep Fan]

I don't have a Daisycutter, but I do have an Asheville.

It's the best amp buying decision I ever made! You've seen what boutique guitar look like, imagine a boutique amp! Top quality build and sound, my Phaez is amazing!

And the price can't be beat.

[onioner]

Dc8 has a 6l6? I have a 5w 6v6, and I've been pretty enamored with it, though I do have it for sale in the classifieds section.

Randy's lead time ebs and flows. At best it's about three Weeks. At worst (mostly heavily customized stuff) it can take a whole lot longer. He seems to be pretty darned busy right now, so it could take a.while. Or, you could find an used one, hint hint.

[Chop'emDown]

You should buy Onioner's DC in the classifieds...

As said above, Phaez is a one man show. I've had my current order in for about 6 weeks and expect it to be ready in the next week or so.

If you're interested, email Randy. Be patient - he will get back to you eventually.

Chris.

[kingedb]

8 watt 6L6 DC......




Do it!

[alligatorbling]

Originally Posted by kingedb

8 watt 6L6 DC......




Do it!

I think I might

I emailed randy with a few questions.

I have never owned a topshelf amp, I think owe it to myself to experience it

[Falconbill]

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

I think I might

I emailed randy with a few questions.

I have never owned a topshelf amp, I think owe it to myself to experience it

If you never owned a "topshelf" amp, what's the hurry? Send Randy an email and tell him exactly what kind of guitar sound you're looking for. Reference specific songs by specific guitar players. If you already have a favorite speaker cab, tell him. If you love certain effects, let him know. If you need an effects loop, by all means tell him. In other words, be as specific as you can. Randy has all kinds of tweaks he can do for you if you're descriptive on what you want. His web site is not current because he's working on custom order amps.

[onioner]

What do (did) you have and what do you like to play?

As mentioned, Randy can be really helpful, but he is a busy man, and getting back to emails aint his strong suit. If we can help you narrow down what you want, then may as well.

Though all that said, the Daisycutter (in any iteration) is an awesome amp. If it seems to fit the bill for what you want, I say go for it (and not just 'cause I have one for sale...).

[rclausen]

I just put in an order for a Jericho, no special tweaks other than a half power switch. He said it should be done in 3-4 weeks. He was very helpful when I told him what I was lookig for. You owe it to yourself

[LPV]

Bling, check the list and ask the owners.

1/22/2009 - * GP_Hawk - 14w Daisycutter woody
7/15/2009 - LPV - 18w Daisycutter
8/3/2009 - 2dark2c - Daisycutter 18w
8/19/2009 - HipoFutura - 14W Daisycutter with multiple ohm speaker taps and wooden chassis
9/9/2009 - Deftone - 18w DC w/efx loop, upgrade (tor. trans and Sozo caps)
10/2/2009 - Expatbrit - 18w Daisycutter
12/23/2009 - XsouldriverX - Plexi/brownsound/afd/SLO100/daisycutter w/loop
3/10/2010 - Mike-t - 18w Daisycutter
4/1/2010 - Boritch - 18w Daisycutter
5/9/2010 - rocknhorse1 - JTM18 + Boost
5/10/2010 - Huffdaddy - 18w Daisycutter
5/21/2010 - Tojo - Daisycutter - 5W
5/26/2010 - Rayzer59 - 18w Daisycutter
6/21/2010 - JMV - 5 watt 6v6 Daisycutter
7/6/2010 - GP_Hawk - 22w HRM/HOTCAT 6V6
7/7/2010 - Kingedb - 8 Watt 6L6 Daisycutter with Extra Gain (Throttle knob)
7/26/2010 - JMV - 18w Daisycutter
10/29/2010 - DrakeZero - BlackDaisy
11/1/2010 - JMV - 50 Watt kt77 Armstrong P51
11/22/2010 - SludgeBurns - MLP35 with effects loop
11/25/2010 - Kingedb - MLP/35 - 35 Watt EL34 with OD built in
12/28/2010 - Singlecut - Hrm/ hot cat 1 x 12 combo
12/28/2010 - rhythm - DUOPLEX - 25W 6V6 2-channel (Plexi, Blackface)
2/2/2011 - Onioner - 5W Daisycutter
2/14/2011 - Singlecut - 14w Daisycutter
3/1/2011 - DrakeZero - JTM25 + Boost
3/18/2011 - JMAnz - Phaez SIBLY with footswitchable gain boost, and a top boost switch
3/24/2011 - Tojo - Dragonfly
3/25/2011 - SludgeBurns - Rooster (Bogner Shiva gain circuit with Blackface clean channel, w/fx loop)
4/25/2011 - rocknhorse1 - Phaez Asheville
4/30/2011 - coldengray - JTM18 + Boost and "Plexi" switch
5/14/2011 - jiveturkey1 - Sibly EL84
5/24/2011 - Bluemoon - Corona
5/27/2011 - illiniknick - Sibly EL84
6/10/2011 - Mr_Wormwood - 18w Daisycutter
6/10/2011 - JammerDean - Jaguar, 50w, each pre with it's own send, common return.
6/18/2011 - Kingedb - The Stowaway. 3 Watt 6V6 Combo Chassis.
6/23/2011 - bufbils - JTM18+Boost
6/24/2011 - Onioner - Corona
7/7/2011 - eaglewolf - MLP/35 - 35 Watt EL34 with OD built in
7/17/2011 - alexb17 - 35 watt el34 duophonic (SIBLY/blackface)
7/24/2011 - kazak - 10w Sibly EL34
7/27/2011 - RedKing - Corona / JTM (2 x 6V6)
8/16/2011 - SludgeBurns - SIBLY
9/23/2011 - DrakeZero - HRM Daze
10/5/2011 - RedKing - Rocket / Daisycutter (2 x 6V6)
10/11/2011 - pepperk - Sibly EL84
10/19/2011 - blues.junior - 10w Daisycutter
10/24/2011 - Chop'EmDown - 10w Daisycutter
10/25/2011 - bufbils - JCM800/Blackface 35w
11/16/2011 - matmont1305 - 10w Daisycutter
11/17/2011 - dennq - Dragonfly
11/17/2011 - desert-tone - 10w Daisycutter
11/24/2011 - V2 - 10w Daisycutter
12/9/2011 - Bob1 - Sibly EL84
12/12/2011 - iamjoe - 18w Daisycutter (BYTOR)
12/18/2011 - 0x00 - 18w Daisycutter
12/26/2011 - Onioner - Orion
1/9/2012 - DrakeZero - SIBLY KT66
1/21/2012 - Singlecut - 14w Daisycutter
1/26/2012 - croaker - 18w Daisycutter
1/27/2012 - dennq - 10w Daisycutter
2/2/2012 - 99light - JTM18
2/6/2012 - Mike-t - JTM 18 With Boost
2/20/2012 - pepperk - blackface/sibly with JTM switch and boost
2/25/2012 - Rayzer59 - 10w Daisycutter
2/27/2012 - JammerDean - Daisycutter 10w
2/28/2012 - MrUndog - 10w daisycutter with fx loop, and switchable blackface channel
3/1/2012 - alexb17 - JTM 8
3/4/2012 - Lupinsansei - 18w Daisycutter (VJ retrofit)
3/9/2012 - Led Zep Fan - Phaez Asheville (212 combo - sourmash - scumback)
3/14/2012 - Dano - 8w Daisycutter
3/19/2012 - G Man - HRM Daze (from DrakeZero)

[alligatorbling]

Originally Posted by onioner

What do (did) you have and what do you like to play?

As mentioned, Randy can be really helpful, but he is a busy man, and getting back to emails aint his strong suit. If we can help you narrow down what you want, then may as well.

Though all that said, the Daisycutter (in any iteration) is an awesome amp. If it seems to fit the bill for what you want, I say go for it (and not just 'cause I have one for sale...).

Wow! Thanks for the response everyone!

Right now I have a vox ac4tv, about as budget as you can get lol, so any phaez is going to be a tremendous step up.

I'm using a peavey 4x12 cab, which I will use with the phaez if I get it.

As far as what I like? Awesome sounding gain!!!! From the clips I have heard, the daisycutter delivers STRONG in that department.

I do use effects quite a bit, but with this amp, it need not be built for them as I want this amp for what it can do, not the FX. As long as I have at least SOME clean tones to use my FX, I'm good, the reason I want the amp though? Good.... No, EXCELLENT sounding gain

[alligatorbling]

i bet i could build a pretty cool swirl painted enclosure for it as well =)

[bufbills]

Youll end up owing to yourself several times.

[onioner]

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

...the reason I want the amp though? Good.... No, EXCELLENT sounding gain

Yup. Daisycutter or JTM (Jericho/Jackal). Gotta narrow down size, and FX loops or not. I'd wager dollars to donuts you'd be happy with any version of either.

[GP_Hawk]

I was thinking of selling my 14w Daisycutter woody for another build but I just can't do it. Everytime I get up the nerve, and then plug it in for one last go, I completely forget about selling it. Which is why I know I'll end up owning 3 Phaez Amps soon. And if I ever did sell the DC, I would most likely end up buying another one, with maybe a few options added

[V2]

You might also consider the Ashville for more distortion.

[kingedb]

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

i bet i could build a pretty cool swirl painted enclosure for it as well =)

This would be awesome!

[illiniknick]

My 2 cents: decide what power tube you want and get the corresponding daisycutter.

[kingedb]

Originally Posted by illiniknick

My 2 cents: decide what power tube you want and get the corresponding daisycutter.

Mine too.

I have both a DC and a JTM. If you're looking for gain first and foremost....get a DC.

My JTM does have higher gain capabilities, but it's still a medium to low gain amp. Which is why I added it to the stable.

[alligatorbling]

Originally Posted by kingedb

Mine too.

I have both a DC and a JTM. If you're looking for gain first and foremost....get a DC.

My JTM does have higher gain capabilities, but it's still a medium to low gain amp. Which is why I added it to the stable.

i think the DC may be my ticket....

[jiveturkey1]

SIBLY's are pretty nice

[alligatorbling]

Originally Posted by jiveturkey1

SIBLY's are pretty nice

how would you describe the similarities and differences of the sibly and dc?

( im asuming youve gotten to play both as it seems randys customers cant own just one phaez )

[jiveturkey1]

Actually my SIBLY is the only Phaez I've owned or played. When I was first thinking of getting a Phaez, I had my eyes on the DC. I emailed Randy and he said that the SIBLY basically replaced the DC, or was an "improved" DC. More versatile as it cleaned up better. I guess the DC is more of a modern high gain sound where the SIBLY can get more vintage sounding. There may be some other differences, I dunno. The SIBLY and the JTM are supposed to be pretty similar with the SIBLY having a little simpler control layout, not sure. I guess the JTM cleans up real sweet too, maybe even better than the SIBLY. This is my limited knowledge of these amps, if any of this is incorrect, someone will correct it.


I'm kinda the exception with owning more than one Phaez. I've found what may be my last amp with the SIBLY.

[Deftone]

Originally Posted by GP_Hawk

I was thinking of selling my 14w Daisycutter woody for another build but I just can't do it. Everytime I get up the nerve, and then plug it in for one last go, I completely forget about selling it. Which is why I know I'll end up owning 3 Phaez Amps soon. And if I ever did sell the DC, I would most likely end up buying another one, with maybe a few options added

I have the same problem. I put my DC up for sale, then people start asking me about it, I play it, and it's off the market. It's not just the tone, it's the touch response and the clarity even when using heavy distortion that becomes addicting. Then you can't live without it.

I consider the 14w DC Randy's original masterpiece. No customer requested mods. It's a keeper. It's so simple and pure, but it's amazing how versatile it is with pedals. My next one will come from my twisted mind.

This many people can't be wrong. It's no fad, there's no magic. It's just quality that performs. Very simple. 'bling, you hand wire your own pedals, right? I think you'd be able to appreciate this.

[singlecut]

bling
today is your lucky day
pm sent

[blamo]

are you selling one, singlecut? I may be interested as well...

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by blamo

are you selling one, singlecut? I may be interested as well...

only to fund a jtm25
if bling says no.
your next

i want to keep it in the family
on another note there is a 14 watter on ebay right now

[singlecut]

ok mr bling is now in the phaez family
shipping out his 14 watt DC today

i'm lucky to have 2 but needed to move 1 to get a jtm25
sorry to see her go
but i know it's going to a good home
and ill be back in the game as soon as i scrape up a little more coin

[alligatorbling]

Originally Posted by singlecut

ok mr bling is now in the phaez family
shipping out his 14 watt DC today

i'm lucky to have 2 but needed to move 1 to get a jtm25
sorry to see her go
but i know it's going to a good home
and ill be back in the game as soon as i scrape up a little more coin

man oh man i am so EXCITED!!!!! Thank you!!!!

DC 14 on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i can not WAIT to hear this thing roaring though my 4x12 cab!!!!!!

[blamo]

Originally Posted by singlecut

only to fund a jtm25
if bling says no.
your next

i want to keep it in the family
on another note there is a 14 watter on ebay right now

i must thank you and bling for saving my wallet from another big hit.

congrats bling!