Rufus Leaking

Did some searching - I was thinking of the show "Globe Trekker" and this guy;

For some reason this show has been on my mind a lot lately... it was one from 96-98, then it ended suddenly. Since then i haven't seen so much as a re-run of it, and its not on DVD or VHS anywhere! It was an excellent travel show with 5 or 6 different "hosts" who would get sent all over the world and have fun. It had kind of a reality show vibe, but with none of the drama or stupidity. Just checking to see if anyone else was into this show and if they knew where to find any of it! Was that the one with the geeky little British guy? If so I think that was on the Travel channel. For some reason I've been thinking about the 'Alby Mangels' travel shows that The Travel Channel used to have on in the late 90's. I used to love watching those - Alby was always doing crazy shit and scoring babes in the process.

Wow, I forgot about this thread. I wonder whatever happened to Ass master... er, I mean Maz master. As I recall he waited a year for the Diezel (all the while touting it as the best amp on the planet before he'd ever played or even seen one). Then finally threw in the towel and switched over to a Fuchs. Then he became Fuchs master and that became the greatest amp on the planet... Threads like this are why I stopped posting

Originally posted by ckreon IMHO keeping the guitar makes you no better than him. its crap, give it back, and just be more astute next time. Not to mention it would make you the scammer - not him. He did send you an Ibanez Jem right?

Originally posted by maz_master So, what's the point? It looked like they were mounted to the PCB and I didn't even look closely enough to observe the ceramic sockets through the holes in the PCB. Also, you couldn't tell from the picture whether the tubes were mounted to the chassis or PCB because the mounting hardware was obstructed from view by the PCB itself. But, you were wrong on both counts. I just took what you said as fact instead of challenging you as I should have! You said Herbert had, "...PCB mounted plastic tube sockets and ribbon cable vs chassis mounted ceramic tube sockets [on the Mako]..." But, as Peter has clarified: 1.) Herbert uses cermic sockets, not plastic, 2.) Herbert power tube sockets are chassis mounted. Who's spreading rumors here? Shouldn't you be apologizing right about now for spreading falsehood? My point was I took the info about PCB mounted tube sockets on the Herbert from your thread and your observations which were confirmed by other posters. After all, you're an EE - you would know. I think you owe Peter Diezel a big apology. Besides if the tube pins are sitting directly on the PCB how is that any better then if the sockets are mounted to the PCB? Shouldn't there be flying leads so that the PCB isn't flexed when a tube is inserted? I don't remember the Herbert I had having ceramic sockets - if it did then I was wrong. But ceramic is actually worse then plastic according to you - right?

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1251194

Also, just to make it clear - I have no issue with Diezel. Even though it wasn't right for me, they do make a great amp. I also don't get into flame wars - check my posts on here and TGP if you want. It just bugs me that you (Maz Master) consistently jump into every Diezel thread and tell anyone who doesn't like the amp that they either have no ears or must be a 16 year old kid who likes fizz. No, I'm not going to go through threads and pull out quotes. That's been your attitude and you know it. There are plenty of people with great ears who don't like the amp, just as there are plenty of people who probably don't like the amps I do. No big deal. You should let people speak their mind about an amp without being so defensive. That just rubs me the wrong way, especially since you've never even played one.

Originally posted by maz_master Hey, Rufus, I'm not trying to be a dick. But, you keep touting the Mako construction philosophy as if it's absolutely required for the utmost in reliability, but it's clearly not. You don't have to go to those extremes to have an amp survive extreme abuse. Plus, all it takes is a blow in just the right spot and any amp, regardless of construction technique, could be temporarily put out of commission...not to mention the fact that the tubes themselves are very sensitive to vibration. (BTW, do you even know anybody who ever received a Mako, aside from Mr. Snider? I've only known people, Americans anyways, who were waiting for one. Once again, if you can't get your hands on one within your lifetime, what good is MIL-SPEC PTP?) If you don't like the Diezel tone, then that's cool. It's subjective. But, construction techniques shouldn't be a concern when considering buying one. Yes, Peter mounts the power tubes to the PCB, but given Diezel's outstanding reputation for roadworthiness, I'm sure Peter has taken steps to ensure that the reliability of that approach is as good as chassis mounting. I'm sure Peter has also adequately addressed the things we cannot see, as was discussed previously. You asked for evidence that there are amps out there that are better constructed then a Diezel earlier on in this thread. I gave it to you. PCB mounted plastic tube sockets and ribbon cable vs chassis mounted ceramic tube sockets and mil spec hand soldering on a turrett board. Now suddenly Mako is overbuilt? Nice backpedal but you can't have it both ways. I can name at least a half dozen people off the top of my head that have received Makos - myself included. I've got another that will be arriving shortly. His wait time is not a year, as you've stated (nice way to spread a false rumor). It's 6 months. He tells you that up front and he's been on time with his deliveries. How long is your Diezel taking? It's been a few months already and no sign yet so... 4 months, maybe? Big dif. I hope you get your Diezel soon and you love it (really). I'm sure the construction is perfectly fine for any situation. But it's not the end all amp for everyone. And since you've never owned played or even seen either amp in person... I don't think your opinion has much credibility on the matter.

Originally posted by maz_master I know all about Mako's philosophy. I was testing YOU. I had one on order and spoke at length with Andrew during that timeframe. I've been an EE myself for 24 years, so I have either done it myself or been very close to it. (I now basically write code which synthesizes into digital ASICs.) So, his philosophy is nothing new to me. Trouble is, if it takes over a year to get one, it's not worth it to me. He also pissed off a lot of American customers when he inserted a whole bunch of Japanese customers in line ahead of Americans who had already placed orders. He also started out with a fantastic pricing policy, and touted it quite vociferously, but quickly abandoned it after the Japanese ordeal. Also, based on the few clips available, it just doesn't sound all that great to me. Keep in mind that it's also possible to overengineer something to the point where it's totally impractical. Who need's a 6x power rating on a resistor when 3x will do? Who's willing to wait over a year for an amp because the builder is doing a bunch of things that aren't even necessary...or selling out to rich Japanese businessmen who probably can't even play? Oooooooookay..... good to know I passed your test :freak: Enjoy your Diezel.

Originally posted by maz_master That aluminum chassis NEEDS to be 3.2mm versus Diezel's 2mm steel because aluminum is not as hard as steel! BTW, what is "MIL-SPEC hand soldering"? Can you show me the military document describing it? Yes, right here; http://www.makoamplification.com/about_milspec.html You really should take a second and glance over Mako's build techniques and philosophy - you might get a whole new perspective on quality; http://www.makoamplification.com/about_philosophy.html

Originally posted by Peter Diezel Aluminium is not steel Steel is not aluminum either

Originally posted by Peter Diezel Nonsense ! The Herbert chassis has a thickness of 2 millimeters. I have never seen this size on other amps. I had one that was fallen down from a stack and worked perfectly. Please stop telling bull{censored} ! Thanks, Peter FWIW; The Mako chassis is 3.2 mm (.125") thick hard anodized aluminum. Chassis mounted porcelain tube sockets. Mil-spec hand soldering etc...

Originally posted by maz_master Well, fair enough. Actually, I believe I initially jumped into this thread when people started bashing Diezel build quality without providing any concrete examples. God, I hope I don't plug into one now and not like it!!! I'm sure you'll love it... but just to give The Game some back up here, you really should look into Mako (who he was comparing Diezel to) and their build philosophy... no PCB mounted sockets here; http://www.makoamplification.com/about_philosophy.html

Originally posted by maz_master What speakers/cabs were you using? What PUPs? Maybe you guys just like bright amps and/or play dark PUPs? Once again, does this amp (from 15:10 to end) sound like it lacks "body" and the proper amount and kind of high end? It sounds freakin' amazing to me. Of course, I play Strats too, so maybe that's the difference. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6439601805213666365&q=herbert The clips of the Herbert sounded great to me too, which is why I bought the amp. That Marc Seal vid is great and Fly Angus's clip on the Diezel site is one of my all time favorite amp clips. In person it was a different story for me - it just didn't cut it. I'm sure it comes down to an individual style thing... obviously it works for a lot of people, not so for others... just like all amps out there. If. once you play it for yourself you find it's the end-all for you.. that's awesome! but don't make it sound like anyone who doesn't like the Herbert is inexperienced or has tin ears... we all have different styles, different needs etc.. BYW - add Ty Tabor to the list of those who slay with a Recto..

Originally posted by vidnotlaw I just want to make sure that I am not being misunderstood: For me... sizzle does not equal buzz. I can't stand a buzzy sound. Sizzle is hard to explain. I would have to have a Herbert and another amp side by side and you would have to hear what I was calling sizzle. It's 'bite' and slaps you in the face. The only clip that I have heard on these forums (at least that come to mind righ tnow) that sounded like it had some great sizzle to it was a clip of a Splawn Quick Rod. Man that amps sounds like it just SMACKS you right in the face!! The Diezel sounded like it has a very compressed high end to me. Like a blanket over it. Other than that is was a SPECTACULAR amp!!! Take care, Vid Those were my findings with the Herbert as well and why I sold it after just a few weeks. To my ears the amp lacks upper mid presence.... plenty of nice tight low end and smooth high end, but it lacked body. I kept turning up the presence, mids, treble and it still always felt like something was missing to me. Great amp and extremely well made though!

Originally posted by maz_master Where did I say, "greatest amp ever made"? Right now, for me, that designation belongs to the Dr. Z Maz 18 Junior NR. Where did I say, "does all these tones better then anything else out there"? Where did I say, "built better then any other amp out there"? Where did I say, "anyone who doesn't love it either has tin ears or is a 16 year old kid who only likes buzz-saw tones"? Are you sure you're even referencing the correct thread? Yup

Originally posted by maz_master Do I need to play Robben Ford's Dumble to know it's an incredible amp? If you're going to go on an internet forum stating it's the greatest amp ever made, does all these tones better then anything else out there, is built better then any other amp out there and anyone who doesn't love it either has tin ears or is a 16 year old kid who only likes buzz-saw tones, then yes, it might be a good idea to at least have seen one in person, let alone played one.

Originally posted by maz_master I'd bet my left ball that most of the negative opinions come from 16 year olds who've grown up with the mushy, fuzzy, inarticulate sound of the Rectos played by their death metal heros blasting through their parents' stereos. What can you expect? Have you played one yet?

Originally posted by maz_master The difference? The mush, buzz and fizz of the Recto series cannot be dialed out. But, you can make the Herbert sound like anything from Robben Ford's Dumble to scooped metalhead mayhem. Plus, its clean channel puts the Rectos to shame. If you can't hear this, then you deserve the Mesa. Have you played one yet?

I'd be looking hard at the Cornford RK100...