Members OranJuice Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 The Transformer is {censored}ing loose, with two of the cables {censored}ing snapped off, and one of the tubes are leaning to the side like the tower of Pisa. I don't even think this amp is new. Musiciansfriend didn't even include a {censored}ing manual in the box, and it looked like it's been open before. WTF do I do? Contact MF or UPS? {censored}! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ouch. {censored}ed again by the tiny cock of UPS and Musicians Friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spizzledude Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 MF will exchange it and prolly pay the shipping too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stazinish Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Are those new features for 2008? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OranJuice Posted August 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 MF will exchange it and prolly pay the shipping too. I'm on the phone with them right now. The girl just said her supervisor isn't gonna pay me back for the shipping, because technically, I received the item within "2 business days" (I ordered on the 13th, and it came on the 18th. HOW THE {censored} is that 2 business days) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm on the phone with them right now. The girl just said her supervisor isn't gonna pay me back for the shipping, because technically, I received the item within "2 business days" (I ordered on the 13th, and it came on the 18th. HOW THE {censored} is that 2 business days) Last time I checked, there's only two days that aren't business days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Efekkt Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Are those new features for 2008? Crates have tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm on the phone with them right now.The girl just said her supervisor isn't gonna pay me back for the shipping, because technically, I received the item within "2 business days" (I ordered on the 13th, and it came on the 18th. HOW THE {censored} is that 2 business days) Pull whatever tubes are in there and tell them that's the way the amp shipped.Sell tubes on ebay and get your shipping money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OranJuice Posted August 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 OK, I got the girl to get me to another supervisor, and here's what I worked out. 1. A new head sent to me as soon as it comes in, scheduled on 9/15 shipped free 2. The 2-day shipping I paid for the order is to be credited back to my account. 3. $50 store credit for my inconvenience (I have a gig coming up this week) 4. E-mails with the pre-paid shipping labels + confirmations of the store credit and the head that's coming in. They better keep their word, or i'll personally make sure to do my best that everyone I know won't ever buy from there again. Still waiting on the e-mail tags and receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OranJuice Posted August 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ok, he still didn't send me the e-mails. Should I be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 The Transformer is {censored}ing loose, with two of the cables {censored}ing snapped off, and one of the tubes are leaning to the side like the tower of Pisa. I don't even think this amp is new. Musiciansfriend didn't even include a {censored}ing manual in the box, and it looked like it's been open before. WTF do I do? Contact MF or UPS? {censored}! Oh c'mon. It can't be that tough to figure out what to do, can it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 You'll get it. And when you do, here's some mods to keep you busy:http://dnator.50webs.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Crates have tubes?Ya, they just started making tube amps........... in the 80's, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pfindeis Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 You'll get it. And when you do, here's some mods to keep you busy:http://dnator.50webs.com/index.html I did those mods and they make the useless overdrive channel sound great.The chances of you getting another with a bad tranny mount is pretty dam good.Look on ebay at the completed auctions.I bought mine on there for $200 and fixed it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yell03 Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 I buy alot of gear from MF. They will take care of you. I've only returned two things to them, a Blackheart 1x12 cabinet and a Crate RFX65 amp, my only reason was I did not like the gear. They credited me in full and paid the return shipping with no problem:thu: Their prices are great especially when combined with 20% off coupons they send. In the past year they have sold me a NEW Gibson Les Paul Standard for $1439 (price match plus 20% off) and a NEW 2008 Fender American Standard Strat for $799 (20% off), I also bought a BLEM NEW Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Maple for $653. I just ordered a Crate V50 1x12 amp for $199 and a Crate V18 1x12 amp for $149. I know if I don't like either one I can send it back NO PROBLEM:thu: Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 they are never gunna be "back in stock" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abecon5 Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 same thing happened to me....I sent it back.. if it cant survive the shipping, it not gonna last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Twebbz Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yea, my Palomino V16 does not seem like it could take much rough treatment. I baby it. I love this video of a Crate V50 being tossed. [YOUTUBE]Q-z_qNNcVz8[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've had my V3112T combo for nearly a year now and gig with it 2 nights a week and it hasn't missed a beat. It's been dropped, been pushed over flat on it's face, flat on it's back (both times while on), etc and the only thing that's broken is one of the tiny little spring connectors in the reverb tank. I've got a much nicer accutronics tank on the way though so.. Internally, the amp is well built and the connectors are tight and large caps and resistors have that hot glue stuff generously applied to keep them from moving. The amp stays in my car in the floorboard behind the driver's seat (perfect fit) so when it's not in use, it's subjected to road vibrations and what not. Little bastard is tough and sounds incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did those mods and they make the useless overdrive channel sound great.The chances of you getting another with a bad tranny mount is pretty dam good.Look on ebay at the completed auctions.I bought mine on there for $200 and fixed it myself. The V33H's are on sale currently for $179 NIB with warranty. That's good to know about the mods cause that's what I'm planning on doing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 The Transformer is {censored}ing loose, with two of the cables {censored}ing snapped off, and one of the tubes are leaning to the side like the tower of Pisa. I don't even think this amp is new. Musiciansfriend didn't even include a {censored}ing manual in the box, and it looked like it's been open before. WTF do I do? Contact MF or UPS? {censored}! SAME WITH MY BOSSES!!! He got his V33H yesterday and that transformers was just handing by one corner inside the head. It also looked like the head was dropped on one of the corners. However, there was no damage to the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Where were these with loose tranny's made - Vietnam or China? Should say on the packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Where were these with loose tranny's made - Vietnam or China? Should say on the packaging. China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 China Damn. Was it loose or did it rip the chassis metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Damn. Was it loose or did it rip the chassis metal? From the looks of it, one corner is screwed in while the other 2 have metal clips that go into slots in the chassis and fold over to hold it in place. The screw is solid but the metal clips came loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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