Me and ÷13 amps

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  1. Oct 29, 2005 #1
    Leonc

    Leonc Wild Gear Hearder Gold Supporting Member

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    Just wanted to let you all know that I've been helping Fred over at ÷13 amps since May. Here's the deal.

    I decided to slow down my regular business (I own a custom software development consulting firm), I wanted to find something else to do part time. The idea of doing something totally different, something relating to gear (and a a lot more fun) had quite a bit of appeal.

    Fred Taccone had moved into my neck of the woods a few years ago and had just expanded into a bigger shop about 10/12 minutes away. I had become pretty friendly with him and really dug his amps from day one and always liked hanging out with Fred. So I asked him if he needed any help.

    Since May, I have been helping out there from time to time, building chassis for the most part. I'm not an official employee. I guess I'm an offical "helper", heheh, but I don't have regular hours or a schedule per se.

    I do get paid for my work (hahah...on a good day, I make about half of what I make in one hour of my consulting work) but I don't share in profits or benefit in any way from product sales. If that changes, I'd mention it here, just as I'm mentioning my relationship here now. I wish ÷13 much success, just as I wish it for lots of other small businesses making what I think are great products.

    Some may question my objectivity about ÷13 products. There's nothing I can do about this except continue to be honest. I've always tried to be ojbective and will continue to be, though I've never been one to do a lot of open bashing of anything here. I still love my Roccaforte, my Ampegs, my Orange, my Tomcat and other amps and will continue to rave about what I dig. But I figured I should make a "full disclosure" about my role over at Fred's shop.
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2005 #2
    sws1

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    Thanks for being honest.

    Would be nice to have full disclosure from everyone who raves about a product.
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2005 #3
    Scumback Speakers

    Scumback Speakers Gold Supporting Member

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    Ahh, tell the truth Leon...you've been designing all of his amps for years and are only now just "coming out" with it....























    :D
    Just kidding... not many know you as well as I do, so I had to throw that in there for fun... looking forward to the new design you're working on for your own custom amp. Hope it's progressing along like you hope.
    :)
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2005 #4
    57special

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    Hell, i think Leon IS Fred Taccone.
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2005 #5
    Scott Peterson

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    I can see Leon's inbox now - "....so Leon, buddy, what kind of deal can you get me...." :D

    Good on you for being honest; and enjoy the work man!
     
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    Scumback Speakers

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    I tried that...you'll be :horse

    :D
     
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    Stevo57

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    Wish I could do the same Leon. I'd love to hang and help at Fred's, Ben's, Skyway Rik's, Andy's etc. I bet you meet some
    great players and celebs around there too. Lucky Leon!
     
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    trisonic

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    That's cool, Leon.
    When can we expect the LC100???

    Best, Pete.
     
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    Leonc

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    Well...we've got something more like the LC25 in the works, heheh...as for the "when" part...we gotta get everyone else's stuff done first. Damn that Lenny Kravitz order!! :D
     
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    GAT

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    So where's my RSA23 and 4x12? :)
     
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    cr8z4life

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    Lucky you!! Its funny, I am VP soon to be President of a company totally non-music related.....but can relate to what your doing!! Whether it be playing or tinkering I love guitars and amps!! Anyway, you dont have to worry about swaying what people think of his amps....once anyone gets to hear one or play one its all over!!!!
     
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    Distortion

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    Should that not be called the LCX model :D

    The thought of Leon and Fred building amps is actually quite cool.
     
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    CNOTE

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    No Kidding.... You know I think I heard that somewhere.....Wow!!



    Leon.... That is way cool!

    Congrads on the new work Environment:dude
     
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  14. Oct 29, 2005 #14
    Timmo

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    I can think of some worse places to work and some worse people to work with/for.
    From now on...........your name is LL
    Lucky Leon !
    :AOK

    Now, about getting Forum Members a price break.........hmm.
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2005 #15
    riffmeister

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    Does Fred charge extra for a Leon signed chassis?? :D
     
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    trucks

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    We know you have a good ear (i.e. Tomcat bass mod) and now you are learning to build with one of the best. Sounds like my future amp will be a Leonc! :D

    Seriously, very cool and congrats!
     
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    hansoloist

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    Watch--in ten years people will be taking out a second mortgage on their home to pay for /13s specifically from the Chalnick era, lol. Leon, as you already know, I'm quite envious. Much as I love maintaining Fred's site, I'd love to be getting my hands dirty. You must be learning a ton.

    peace
    -jeff
     
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    Play by Tone

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    I thought those were discounted :eek:
     
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  19. Oct 30, 2005 #19
    Steve Snider

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    Leon,


    Great news #1 and great to tell the story. You are no D13 schill as I have never seen any bias towards Fred's amps on your part. In fact nothing but the opposite, raving about ampeg's and orange's. I happen to think Fred is building some of the best amps ever made and I know my old FTR 37 has haunted Guthrie Govan to this day as he loved my amp. Fred is one of the best and I am glad to see you are working with him.
     
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    Scumback Speakers

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    And they're close to a good Mexican food joint, too.
     
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