I bought a Model T

VOLVO))) · August 21, 2011, 03:41:43 PM

2nd Gen, pretty goddamn good condition. Shipped from California, should be here Friday, if he ships it tomorrow.

Pundan · August 21, 2011, 03:48:14 PM

Pics or didn't happen!

Congrats on a nice find.

bitter · August 21, 2011, 03:57:46 PM

That's awesome man! A couple well-maintained model T's popped up around the Seattle area within the last month or so. A Gen 1 and 2, I believe. Couldn't justify the $1500-1750 asking prices just to run dual stacks like an asshole. As stated in an older thread, I too would have liked a Verellen T clone, but the price increase shot that idea down.

VOLVO))) · August 21, 2011, 04:13:11 PM

It'll be here Friday.

Baltar · August 21, 2011, 04:35:11 PM

Rip a hole in the universe.

Blueberry Lazer · August 21, 2011, 06:06:10 PM

You son of a bitch. Congrats man.

VOLVO))) · August 21, 2011, 06:08:12 PM

Model T/Electric mv120 jam soon? Fuckin' volume!

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Blueberry Lazer · August 21, 2011, 06:11:11 PM

Oh hell yeah . I probably only have another 17 month wait on mine

Slow · August 21, 2011, 07:23:33 PM

So good 'ol Joel put the sweet moves on you? hahaha, i'd ring him up.

grimniggzy · August 22, 2011, 11:04:03 AM

ah shit, nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7AGo198v9s

RacerX · August 22, 2011, 11:13:39 AM

xlnt!! Post pics & sound samples when you get it!

The Shocker · August 22, 2011, 11:18:37 AM

From Ebay? Hope the guy packs well.

Hemisaurus · August 22, 2011, 12:07:18 PM

Should I be mean and remind you to add $370 for a new output tranny $300 for the power and another $150 or so for tubes

justinhedrick · August 22, 2011, 12:23:29 PM

Quote from: Hemisaurus on August 22, 2011, 12:07:18 PM
Should I be mean and remind you to add $370 for a new output tranny $300 for the power and another $150 or so for tubes

how much did you pay for it?

Instant Dan · August 22, 2011, 04:03:04 PM

Quote from: bitter end on August 21, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
That's awesome man! A couple well-maintained model T's popped up around the Seattle area within the last month or so. A Gen 1 and 2, I believe. Couldn't justify the $1500-1750 asking prices just to run dual stacks like an asshole. As stated in an older thread, I too would have liked a Verellen T clone, but the price increase shot that idea down.

How much did the asking price at Verellen shoot up? Last I asked, it was a little over 2 grand.

bitter · August 22, 2011, 04:41:44 PM

Quote from: Instant Dan on August 22, 2011, 04:03:04 PM

How much did the asking price at Verellen shoot up? Last I asked, it was a little over 2 grand.

I never checked on a T, but most of his higher wattage amps went up to/above the 2k mark. I was lucky to get my custom from him when I did.

VOLVO))) · August 22, 2011, 05:44:15 PM

Quote from: Hemisaurus on August 22, 2011, 12:07:18 PM
Should I be mean and remind you to add $370 for a new output tranny $300 for the power and another $150 or so for tubes

I can deal with that, since I don't have any tech fees, only shipping from Illinois and back...

It's in good condition, Great condition, actually. tubes are no biggie, planned on doing that anyways. May need a walkthrough on the re-cap for it, though, I'll probably do that right away.

Hemisaurus · August 22, 2011, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: bitter end on August 22, 2011, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: Instant Dan on August 22, 2011, 04:03:04 PM

How much did the asking price at Verellen shoot up? Last I asked, it was a little over 2 grand.

I never checked on a T, but most of his higher wattage amps went up to/above the 2k mark. I was lucky to get my custom from him when I did.

What put his fees up?

Hemisaurus · August 22, 2011, 07:30:37 PM

Quote from: SunnO))) on August 22, 2011, 05:44:15 PM
Quote from: Hemisaurus on August 22, 2011, 12:07:18 PM
Should I be mean and remind you to add $370 for a new output tranny $300 for the power and another $150 or so for tubes

I can deal with that, since I don't have any tech fees, only shipping from Illinois and back...

It's in good condition, Great condition, actually. tubes are no biggie, planned on doing that anyways. May need a walkthrough on the re-cap for it, though, I'll probably do that right away.

Recap, spot the capacitors, order replacements, solder replacements in place. Some would just replace the electrolytics, but I've also found polyesters to fail over time, in fact they were what failed on my Alamo, the electrolytics were still in working nick.

bitter · August 22, 2011, 08:10:14 PM

Quote from: Hemisaurus on August 22, 2011, 07:27:38 PM

What put his fees up?

I'm not sure. Probably the normal increase in business costs and the like.

Hemisaurus · August 22, 2011, 09:19:42 PM

Just curious, I knew he'd moved into a 'proper' shop and had upgraded all his amps from 6550's to KT120's which is an increase of $30 a tube. Thought maybe he was just going upmarket.

VOLVO))) · August 22, 2011, 11:06:44 PM

Quote from: justinhedrick on August 22, 2011, 12:23:29 PM
Quote from: Hemisaurus on August 22, 2011, 12:07:18 PM
Should I be mean and remind you to add $370 for a new output tranny $300 for the power and another $150 or so for tubes

how much did you pay for it?

too fucking much.

Jake · August 24, 2011, 09:32:56 PM

I'd say that considering your riffrock handle, it was a self-fullfilling prophecy.

Let us know how you like it. And FWIW, I like the 2nd gen better than the 1st.

VOLVO))) · August 24, 2011, 09:46:05 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm going to love it. I've got three strat coil sized humbuckers on the way, and a Pharaoh, so I can sound like Wino constantly.

bitter · August 24, 2011, 11:01:03 PM

Quote from: Jake on August 24, 2011, 09:32:56 PM
I'd say that considering your riffrock handle, it was a self-fullfilling prophecy.

Let us know how you like it. And FWIW, I like the 2nd gen better than the 1st.

Can someone fill me in as to what the difference is between the 1st and 2nd Gen? The only thing I've heard is that the 2nd gens were grittier sounding.