Just for the record East is North.
Yup, to travel to Johns gaff i drive north and as he's not far from me, if i want East bits and bobs, i go to his house, where his workshop is. I like to time it just as he's boiled the kettle and made some toast. Makes a fine cuppa, and the toast aint bad either.
I've known JE for 30 years. His work with Sony Pro Audio and Solid State Logic was awesome. He's as nice a guy as comes across in his customer service. 100%. He's a damn good bass player too. Ya just cant go wrong with East pre's.