Answers to Phaez criticisms for dummies

[Deftone]

Well it's pretty sad that certain individuals have to go and bash someone's work for no good reason other than some personal issues they might have. I don't think you'll hear one bad word about Phaez amps from anyone who actually owns one.

I'm no amp expert, but I have been using them for over 30 years and I've owned & played some of the best mass produced amps available. My Phaez is hands down the best amp I've ever tried. As far as safety and reliability, I've used my Phaez for three years now and haven't had any type of issue at all. I can't say that about some of the other amps I've owned. I actually gave up on tube amps for a while because I found them to be slightly flakey. Not the Phaez, it always sounds exactly the same every time I fire it up and it never fails to amaze me.

Randy has done a fantastic job for many of us. Personally, I can buy any amp I want regardless of price but I have better things to do with my money than pay for a name plate. I certainly appreciate being able to buy this kind of tone and hand made quality w/o paying a ridiculous price.

[coldengray]

Sounds like case closed to me. Thanks everyone.

[kingedb]

Well I'm on a crusade. Here's another one.....Phaez Sucks

[coldengray]

Beatles video?

[kingedb]

Yep, just to lighten things up. I'm finished letting the internet get the best of me.

[sonar]

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it's worth mentioning that the internet loves to attack grand declarations like, "best ever", "when is everyone else going to...", etc., whether it's deserved or not.

If you're going to write an absolute statement as fact, be prepared to back it up with tangibles. If not, get ready for harsh criticism. Better yet, temper the sweeping generalization(s).

[ANEAS]

Originally Posted by sonar

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it's worth mentioning that the internet loves to attack grand declarations like, "best ever", "when is everyone else going to...", etc., whether it's deserved or not.

If you're going to write an absolute statement as fact, be prepared to back it up with tangibles. If not, get ready for harsh criticism. Better yet, temper the sweeping generalization(s).

You know you can't win for loosing ,there is always some one ready to challenge any statement weather good or bad ,its best to look the other way and move on, life is to short for arguing...just enjoy what makes you happy and let others be.....JIM

[Thumpalumpacus]

Originally Posted by BigAl

Funny you should mention that, because from what I understood in reading that thread (admittedly though I was only skimming through it), this was one of that builder's earlier works. I found it amusing that it should come up when people were bashing a prototype by Randy - then seeing the double standard go into effect when they defended this work.

I too don't have a dog in this hunt, but it's interesting to see how these things (read: shitstorms) play out over the Internet sometimes - through a relatively objective lens.

Yeah, when I got to that part, the term "special pleading" popped up immediately in my head.

[Hamtone]

Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

I don't have a dog in the fight either way, I've never played through a Phaez and I detest the hipster-wannabes over at UGh ... but the irony of one of their builders criticizing Randy's early build when his own looks like this shit is just boggling, to me:

I wouldn't plug a guitar into that mess on a bet with a rubber body suit and a .02 amp breaker...

[River]

Originally Posted by Hamtone

I wouldn't plug a guitar into that mess on a bet with a rubber body suit and a .02 amp breaker...

Oooh! A self-lighting parts drawer!

[Batman]

Originally Posted by River

Oooh! A self-lighting parts drawer!

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

That is one of the funniest posts I have read in quite awhile!

[SteveGangi]

I've built repaired redesigned stuff for years - elecronic engineer, repairman, extra class ham radio... I would have no concerns or issues with the Phaez construction, based on the gut shot photos. I'd say they look clean and professional.

[Deftone]

Originally Posted by SteveGangi

I've built repaired redesigned stuff for years - elecronic engineer, repairman, extra class ham radio... I would have no concerns or issues with the Phaez construction, based on the gut shot photos. I'd say they look clean and professional.

Case closed. Thank you, sir.

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by Batman

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

That is one of the funniest posts I have read in quite awhile!

Agreed! Riv is good for that shit.

[mudfinger]

Thanks for the gutshots, guys, as I suspected...nice workmanship.

Also, River's post? Pure comedy gold. Hell, I have a spare parts drawer, and it looks neater than that!

Bottom line, if Phaez ever gets the credibility he has here on the open market, those prototype units are gonna be worth big bucks, so if you're lucky enough to own one, just smile and nod the next time some asshat tries to tell you that your Phaez amp is shit. It ain't.

All this from someone who doesn't own a Phaez.

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

I don't have a dog in the fight either way, I've never played through a Phaez and I detest the hipster-wannabes over at UGh ... but the irony of one of their builders criticizing Randy's early build when his own looks like this shit is just boggling, to me:

Theres a half a roll of electrical tape in that thing.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Originally Posted by bufbills

Theres a half a roll of electrical tape in that thing.

That's one of the things I thought. The other thing I thought was that if there's any kind of ventilation in there at all, that's an awful lot of dust-catching crevices ... and if there's no ventilation for that "parts-drawer" ( ) then he should worry about the "fire hazard" in his own box first. I can't imagine that thing dissipating heat very efficiently at all.

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by bufbills

Theres a half a roll of electrical tape in that thing.

THAT COMMENT JUST SHOWS HOW LITTLE YOU KNOW.

TAPE = TONE

LOTS OF TAPE =XTRA TONE

WHOLE ROLL =SLASH TONE

PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE MAKING SUCH COMMENTS

[kingedb]

This pic will live on forever.

[V2]

Originally Posted by singlecut

THAT COMMENT JUST SHOWS HOW LITTLE YOU KNOW.

TAPE = TONE

LOTS OF TAPE =XTRA TONE

WHOLE ROLL =SLASH TONE

PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE MAKING SUCH COMMENTS

So the AFD mod = entire roll of tape? Damn, I gotta start saving up now.

[eddy999]

Electrical tape? Pah.

Duct tape is where its at.

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by V2

So the AFD mod = entire roll of tape? Damn, I gotta start saving up now.

yeah, and not that crap at true value or home depot.
high grade industrial only.

it's hard to find.and very expensive

i have a few rolls left
i'll let them go to the 1st person to paypal me $750.00 per roll
and these are full unused rolls with the original packing. still sealed

you need cash to sound like

[Chop'emDown]

Originally Posted by singlecut

yeah, and not that crap at true value or home depot.
high grade industrial only.

it's hard to find.and very expensive

i have a few rolls left
i'll let them go to the 1st person to paypal me $750.00 per roll
and these are full unused rolls with the original packing. still sealed

you need cash to sound like

Awesome.

[V2]

Originally Posted by singlecut

yeah, and not that crap at true value or home depot.
high grade industrial only.

it's hard to find.and very expensive

i have a few rolls left
i'll let them go to the 1st person to paypal me $750.00 per roll
and these are full unused rolls with the original packing. still sealed

you need cash to sound like

NOS tape?
Paypal sent.

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by V2

NOS tape?
Paypal sent.

yes NOS
these came from kalamazoo, the old plant.
found in the bathroom closet under an old box of toilet paper.
gee, some guitar forum.
i would of thought you guys ,
of all people would be up on this kinda stuff.

now sold out.due to the demand for this tape

but, we were just lucky enuff to find another box in our warehouse.

new price $850.00 per roll

[Deftone]

Originally Posted by singlecut

THAT COMMENT JUST SHOWS HOW LITTLE YOU KNOW.

TAPE = TONE

LOTS OF TAPE =XTRA TONE

WHOLE ROLL =SLASH TONE

PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE MAKING SUCH COMMENTS

well, duh. EVH knew this back in the 70's.

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by Deftone

well, duh. EVH knew this back in the 70's.

tape on guitar. well we all know that tone.
there ya go.

that should shut up the doubters.

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by singlecut

THAT COMMENT JUST SHOWS HOW LITTLE YOU KNOW.

TAPE = TONE

LOTS OF TAPE =XTRA TONE

WHOLE ROLL =SLASH TONE

PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE MAKING SUCH COMMENTS

Most of my comments show just how little I know.

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

That's one of the things I thought. The other thing I thought was that if there's any kind of ventilation in there at all, that's an awful lot of dust-catching crevices ... and if there's no ventilation for that "parts-drawer" ( ) then he should worry about the "fire hazard" in his own box first. I can't imagine that thing dissipating heat very efficiently at all.

That thing has to get hot. (if it even works, which I doubt) Parts stacked and squeezed in everywhere. Ill bet its a noisy motherjumper.

[River]

Originally Posted by eddy999

Electrical tape? Pah.

Duct tape is where its at.

I'd swear most of those parts are mounted in dried-up Bailey's Irish Creme.