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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 14:57:46 GMT -7
Post by calfzilla on Apr 25, 2016 14:57:46 GMT -7
So I finally received my CG from Reverb (absolute STEAL) and I was super excited. Then I removed the bubble wrap from the cavity....  Teensy bit upset. I absolutely HATE it when people just shove bubble wrap in the cavity of amps, head or combo. Hopefully nothing was pulled loose, but I'm definitely going to get a partial refund to take this to a local amp tech... Really doubt I could get the guy to refund me enough to send it in to the good Doctor himself considering what I paid for it. |
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 15:31:25 GMT -7
Post by "Z" Steve on Apr 25, 2016 15:31:25 GMT -7
I would send a note to Reverb re this situation along with any pics - the one or two times I've dealt with them re issues they were great at responding and taking care of it. Once everything is put back together and you see if the amp works let us know here, as well as Reverb, but if it does need attention just email the Z shop and they will get you fixed up better than new. Congrats on a great amp though, and welcome to the forum!!
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 15:37:48 GMT -7
Post by BritInvasion on Apr 25, 2016 15:37:48 GMT -7
Wow - I've gotten amps that were shipped to me with a slight transformer tilt , but that's just bad. Good luck with everything.
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Post by Maddog on Apr 25, 2016 15:54:13 GMT -7
I received a box of thick, steel mounting brackets for my Kubota "front-end loader" (front-bucket) tractor last week. The box looked like the USPS drove one of their semi's over it. I had to cut two of the damaged bracket mounts apart with a chop-saw and a torch, then straighten them with a torch, hand sledge, and anvil, and then weld them back together. Took about 3 hours. I couldn't BELIEVE a mailing service could damage heavy weld-formed brackets made out 1/4" and 3/8" steel, but the good ole USPS surely proved me wrong...
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 15:56:45 GMT -7
Post by calfzilla on Apr 25, 2016 15:56:45 GMT -7
Already contacted Reverb. Also contacted Fedex but even if they were to say the screwed up they would only pay out to the seller unless the seller gives written verification that they can pay me. Here are some more pictures... Local tech tried to say that can happen if it's dropped really hard but I can't see that much damage happening from a drop.  |
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 15:56:54 GMT -7
Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Apr 25, 2016 15:56:54 GMT -7
Holy crap, that's a "little bit" messed up. Really hope the seller and/or Reverb take care of you on that one.
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 15:58:24 GMT -7
Post by calfzilla on Apr 25, 2016 15:58:24 GMT -7
I received a box of thick, steel mounting brackets for my Kubota "front-end loader" (front-bucket) tractor last week. The box looked like the USPS drove one of their semi's over it. I had to cut two of the damaged bracket mounts apart with a chop-saw and a torch, then straighten them with a torch, hand sledge, and anvil, and then weld them back together. Took about 3 hours. I couldn't BELIEVE a mailing service could damage heavy weld-formed brackets made out 1/4" and 3/8" steel, but the good ole USPS surely proved me wrong... I work in a heavy fab environment and I'll just say that for that to happen, the welder had to have not had a pulse. |
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Post by calfzilla on Apr 25, 2016 15:59:35 GMT -7
Reverb has offered to intervene if I don't hear back from the seller tomorrow. I'm going to try my hardest to talk them into a partial refund... i couldn't get a Ghia for anywhere near this price again haha.
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Post by BritInvasion on Apr 25, 2016 16:08:17 GMT -7
I suspect it went off a conveyor and landed upside down. From about 6 feet.
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 16:15:46 GMT -7
Post by purpletele on Apr 25, 2016 16:15:46 GMT -7
That is painful
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 16:43:01 GMT -7
Post by Maddog on Apr 25, 2016 16:43:01 GMT -7
I received a box of thick, steel mounting brackets for my Kubota "front-end loader" (front-bucket) tractor last week. The box looked like the USPS drove one of their semi's over it. I had to cut two of the damaged bracket mounts apart with a chop-saw and a torch, then straighten them with a torch, hand sledge, and anvil, and then weld them back together. Took about 3 hours. I couldn't BELIEVE a mailing service could damage heavy weld-formed brackets made out 1/4" and 3/8" steel, but the good ole USPS surely proved me wrong... I work in a heavy fab environment and I'll just say that for that to happen, the welder had to have not had a pulse. Oh, Brother.... let me tell you.....The beautiful factory welds held perfectly, and were a b!tch to cut thru. But the flat 1/4" plate between the welds looked like it had been sandwiched between a Mack Truck and a brick wall....twisted, torqued, and bent (good band name there)...... |
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 16:43:17 GMT -7
Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Apr 25, 2016 16:43:17 GMT -7
THAT SUCKS.
Good luck, brother...that one literally took my breath away. I agree with Brit, looks like it fell from a conveyor system. Whatever the cause, I hope you get satisfaction. I kind of doubt if good packing would have helped that one. Ouch.
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 16:50:02 GMT -7
Post by calfzilla on Apr 25, 2016 16:50:02 GMT -7
I work in a heavy fab environment and I'll just say that for that to happen, the welder had to have not had a pulse. Oh, Brother.... let me tell you.....The beautiful factory welds held perfectly, and were a b!tch to cut thru. But the flat 1/4" plate between the welds looked like it had been sandwiched between a Mack Truck and a brick wall....twisted, torqued, and bent (good band name there)...... Ah, I completely misinterpreted your original post. I apologize. My imagination is pretty much shot after having prints at my fingertips for a few years. I was thinking they were just single bend brackets that you had to cut. Sounds like you need a plasma cutter! They can actually be had for fairly cheap, at least one for small welds like that. 1/4" steel doesn't bend easy... Even the cheap A36 stuff. And if Kubota is anything like CAT and the other heavy equipment guys, they might use proprietary chemistries for their metals. Hopefully all the work hasn't embrittled your brackets. |
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 17:24:43 GMT -7
Post by Maddog on Apr 25, 2016 17:24:43 GMT -7
. Hopefully all the work hasn't embrittled your brackets. My fears exactly. Fortunately, the pieces aren't load bearing (shear force). ( Sorry to hijack your thread with my crap here.....) |
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Post by calfzilla on Apr 25, 2016 18:12:10 GMT -7
. Hopefully all the work hasn't embrittled your brackets. My fears exactly. Fortunately, the pieces aren't load bearing (shear force). ( Sorry to hijack your thread with my crap here.....) No worries man! it's pretty much what I do on a day to day basis anyways. If you've got an annealing oven you could always try a heat treat with a slow cool down. |
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Sad NAD
Apr 25, 2016 18:20:21 GMT -7
Post by nmz on Apr 25, 2016 18:20:21 GMT -7
Good luck!
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Post by Rockerfeller on Apr 25, 2016 20:05:11 GMT -7
What a bummer! I had that happen with a brand new Laney Lionheart cabinet that came from the factory. I know how this feels.
The sad part is it never has to happen. Reverb has a video that explains in detail how to ship an amp. I recently sold my Laney L50H head (50 lbs!)and followed the directions exactly. It arrived in perfect condition.
Hope it gets solved!
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Sad NAD
Apr 26, 2016 4:52:47 GMT -7
Post by calfzilla on Apr 26, 2016 4:52:47 GMT -7
One really reputable tech in my area is guessing about 1-2 hours of work to make the transformer mountable and check out the guts. Taking it to a tech on Saturday for him to look it over and give me another estimate. Hoping I don't have to try and scavenge for a Hammond transformer...
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Sad NAD
Apr 26, 2016 7:05:00 GMT -7
Post by digs57 on Apr 26, 2016 7:05:00 GMT -7
sorry to hear this....man...
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Post by calfzilla on May 14, 2016 13:39:09 GMT -7
Ended up shipping it back today.. One of the techs said he could look it over and it may sound fine but he couldn't say whether it would sound correct. And I really didn't want to spend another chunk of money just to send it Dr Z to get fixed up because I thought I was purchasing a working amp.. Hated to do it but the Gribble in me just couldn't keep it and fix it.
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Post by purpletele on May 14, 2016 13:49:35 GMT -7
It's probably the best solution. It wasn't your responsibility.
Hope for better things to come!
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Post by nmz on May 14, 2016 15:21:05 GMT -7
I don't blame you. I would do the same.
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