I first contacted Glen in January, it's now March and I'm still nowhere nearer getting my amp upgraded. He must be really busy. I last heard from him a couple of weeks ago. I'm happy to wait, so not fussed.
He will get back to you though.
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I first contacted Glen in January, it's now March and I'm still nowhere nearer getting my amp upgraded. He must be really busy. I last heard from him a couple of weeks ago. I'm happy to wait, so not fussed.
He will get back to you though.
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He is extremely busy just now.
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Has he ever had an apprentice? Maybe it's time he looked into it. Might even get a subsidy from the govt, I think there's a new scheme coming to help the recovery.
Maybe someone who knows him could gently suggest it would be a good way to leave a legacy if he ever retires , and mean his customers can continue to receive support.
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Wise words...Originally Posted by Lawrence001
why is nothing ever simple?
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A truly interesting idea. though ultimately none of our business. I've spoken to Rob at Amplabs and alluded to this, these skills are passing, and it's a terrible shame.
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I'd just like to clarify my post above, I re-read it and it sounded snotty, which I certainly didn't mean ! The none of our business comment was meant as in it's a private commercial / business enterprise, that's all. But yes, when these craftsman of Hi-Fi retire, it's a great loss to us and indeed the UK.
I'm sure this applies to other specialist craft skills. I don't even know if we have Apprentice schemes anymore, these a great opportunities for particularly for our young who have the aptitude.
Anyway, hope that's cleared up ! I didn't want to sound like I had an issue
And GC, don't retire yet chap !
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Something to do with the chaps of Hi Fi who haven't been able to go the pub for a year and have money to spend I wonder
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Definitely. It's not just 'pub money' but holiday money and going to restaurant, theatre and cinema money.
It's been a very busy time since the first lockdown.
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Absolutely, there's a lot of unspent holiday money knocking about. Anyone whose business depends on disposable income (and is able to trade) is have a super busy time. Customers just have to be mindful of possible quality control issues. I've come across this quite a lot with my suppliers these last few months.
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I'm able to confirm GC is well and producing as I've just had a 25R delivered. A wait was necessary and this is absolutely not a complaint and is completely understandable. You want hand built when parts are hard to get and demand goes up at the same time, you wait patiently !
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