joeystrange Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I few months ago I got an artist deal with Ampeg. I've wanted an SVT CL for years but, as I'm sure you're aware, they're bloody expensive! Anyway, this deal made it affordable so I sold some gear (including my amp) and e-mailed the guy at Ampeg yesterday afternoon to order the CL. Turns out Ampeg don't have any amps! Well, they don't have a single CL or VR in stock and he said they've got no idea when they'll get any more in as they're moving production to a different factory. It's nobody's fault but it just happens to be really bad timing and now I'm left without an amp for god knows how long. Pain in the bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben604 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Surely they can source one "in the channels" or discount one that's in a dealers shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I asked that and he said that judging by the amount of back orders they have there might be many dealers that have any and that he couldn't tell a dealer to do that anyway. I also asked if they had a ex-demo unit that I could buy and he said they sold the one they had a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure it'll work out eventually, it's just a pain right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Damn, that sucks. I had the same thing with GK with one of my cabs. Luckily a 2001RB into one 410RBH was plenty. These bloody endorsements, they're not all they're cracked up to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben604 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1334651890' post='1619009'] Damn, that sucks. I had the same thing with GK with one of my cabs. Luckily a 2001RB into one 410RBH was plenty. These bloody endorsements, they're not all they're cracked up to be. [/quote] Ha! Be grateful, you professional types! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1334651890' post='1619009'] Damn, that sucks. I had the same thing with GK with one of my cabs. Luckily a 2001RB into one 410RBH was plenty. These bloody endorsements, they're not all they're cracked up to be. [/quote] How long did you have to wait for the second cab? Your rig sounds pretty sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1334652539' post='1619025'] How long did you have to wait for the second cab? Your rig sounds pretty sweet! [/quote] It wasn't too long I don't think, maybe a couple of months. I don't really remember. The whole UK had ran out of stock at the time so one was being shipped over from the US especially. I do love my rigs. I need to get the big rig out again at a gig but it's so much effort to move it about. The "mini" rig is so easy in comparison haha. I mentioned to Joe that you guys would be interested in playing with us at the Bell again btw and he's up for it. Just give him a buzz or a nudge on facebook or something and assuming the Bell stops having all these problems it's having currently, I'm sure we'll find a space for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='ben604' timestamp='1334652428' post='1619020'] Ha! Be grateful, you professional types! [/quote] haha, if you like a company, you should just ask them for an endorsement, worse they can do is say no. I've been turned down by a couple of bass manufacturers, won't stop me asking again when I want a new bass. I'm lucky GK said yes though (especially after turning down another amp manufacturer because I wanted to use the GK rig I had already bought new), I really wasn't expecting it but the artist relations guy loves my band and is a really great guy to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Be like those footballers who get sonsored by Adidas, but wear their own boots with 3 bits of sticky tape on them. Just borrow another amp from somewwhere, and buy an Ampeg sticker - sorted! Seriously though, must be gutting, but good news on getting endorsed by Ampeg, result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1334653296' post='1619041'] It wasn't too long I don't think, maybe a couple of months. I don't really remember. The whole UK had ran out of stock at the time so one was being shipped over from the US especially. I do love my rigs. I need to get the big rig out again at a gig but it's so much effort to move it about. The "mini" rig is so easy in comparison haha. I mentioned to Joe that you guys would be interested in playing with us at the Bell again btw and he's up for it. Just give him a buzz or a nudge on facebook or something and assuming the Bell stops having all these problems it's having currently, I'm sure we'll find a space for you. [/quote] Cool, I'll mention it to the rest of the band. Cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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