DAR Amplifaction Future Breed Machines linup (Fredrik Thordendal content).

[Veldar]

I'm honestly considering placing an order.

Same here, has one of the 4 people in the world tried one with a bass?

 

[meambobbo]

nice to hear some humility and a more sensible policy from Mike. If he actually does refund all the deposits, then hopefully he can clear his name and DAR will be judged for its tone, not the frustration of obtaining one. Still curious about the pre-amp/cab simulator - I was always way more interested in that than the FBM head.

 

[wlfers]

He's strolled through "humble and honest" a few times already. It will be interesting to see if he follows through, and also if he's including signalgrey in his list of people to refund. He's always been less responsive to those more vocal about his business practices (for lack of a better term). I wonder if those who have said "mean" things about him on facebook will get their gear/money.

 

[Wookieslayer]

He's strolled through "humble and honest" a few times already. It will be interesting to see if he follows through, and also if he's including signalgrey in his list of people to refund. He's always been less responsive to those more vocal about his business practices (for lack of a better term). I wonder if those who have said "mean" things about him on facebook will get their gear/money.

Wasn't signalgrey one of the first to make an order? I hope he gets that shit resolved soon. I just looked at page one of this thread and it started 2 years ago.

 

[sevenstringj]

 

[JohnnyCNote]

I'd be very cautious about sending any money. Last week he was dropping heavy hints about an "investor" and to expect some sort of "announcement" in the beginning of this week. I saw no mention of any "investor", only the same "I'm so sorry, I'm swamped" line he's offered before. He expects his big change of policy to be the answer to all of the past problems.

If he's really solved whatever problems at his end that led to dozens of customers to have the sickening feeling that they've been screwed out of their money, then it's important to see if it represents a permanent solution to this sorry state of affairs. Some people had been counting on using their modified amps in the studio, and now have had to scramble around, frantically looking for a replacement.

He's obviously able to design a very unique amp, but he's totally incapable of managing a business such as he's had. I'd strongly urge anyone to wait until the management issue has been resolved before risking several thousand dollars on an amp for which there's absolutely no guarantee will ever be delivered . . .

 

[Alcoholocaust]

Same here, has one of the 4 people in the world tried one with a bass?

Yes, it fucking rules!

 

[3074326]

He says all the right things in his statement. Unfortunately, what he's said hasn't exactly lined up with what he's done.

I take that back. I lied. He has simply said nothing and done nothing.

If he lives up to his statement, he might have himself a successful company. Lots of trust to be earned back. Fuck, I'm following this little story and I have no interest in the products. That can't be good!

 

[Veldar]

Yes, it fucking rules!

Do you have any sound clips and if your band comes to Newcastle you should let me try it

 

[Alcoholocaust]

I'll definitely make some sound clips, due to start re-amping next week and i'll film some stuff.
You're welcome to try it when we're over your way (mid-year i'd say)

 

[EOT]

Same here, has one of the 4 people in the world tried one with a bass?

Have you not heard the new Acacia Strain?

 

[Veldar]

Have you not heard the new Acacia Strain?

Um, no.

 

[EOT]

Um, no.

Check it out. It's pretty heavy. Alcoholocaust's band sounds pretty sweet too! More technical as well.

 

[Speculum Speculorum]

Well, this makes me hopeful. If all things do turn out, somebody who gets one should really consider parting ways with it for a few week and sending it out to Fractal. It sounds like when FW 10 breaks, amp modeling is going to really be blowing up, making modeling this DAR possible.

 

[dreamermind]

Mike's message from facebook.

Hi Folks,

Mike here from DAR. I want to give my sincere apologies for being absent from the forums and communication channels lately, been completely head down in gear and working through builds. (Good news is that I’m sending out a batch of 3 FBM-100s this week… including one to Sweden. Each one is truly crushing, you guys are going to love them.)

During my time away from the forums, I’ve also given serious thought as to how to best to handle the wait list given our long production times. I decided I need a simpler and less stressful (for both you and me) ordering process. Here’s the new policy: I don’t want any advance deposits and no payment will be due for any product until it’s ready to ship and you may cancel anytime prior to shipping. This policy applies to everyone, so people who already sent us a deposit will be getting a refund (I’ll be contacting you individually starting this week), but you deposit people won’t lose your positions on the wait list.

I’m going to work my hardest to get FBM-100s delivered as quickly as I can. These beasts are a huge challenge to build to my maniacally high standards. There’s over 4,000 connections, over 1,500 unique parts and I hand place most of them under a microscope. Then once built up, there’s hours of voicing, listening, and tuning each amp before I’ll let it leave my shop. There ain’t no shortcuts to making this tone.

Finally, just wanted to say that I’m honored and humbled to be developing amp technology that’s on the cutting edge of metal and to bring it to a bunch of guys who will do evil things with them.

Thanks,
Mike G

 

[kevdes93]

interesting development

 

[Larrikin666]

So what should I buy with this imaginary $750 that I'll be getting back soon? Maybe a unicorn.....spaceship ride to Mars......?

 

[Veldar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veldar

Um, no.

Check it out. It's pretty heavy. Alcoholocaust's band sounds pretty sweet too! More technical as well.

So does there bass player use on or guitarist?



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[EOT]

So does there bass player use on or guitarist?

Guitarist... Are you asking what a bass would sound like through the DAR? If so, I'm not sure. I haven't tried it.

 

[Veldar]

Guitarist... Are you asking what a bass would sound like through the DAR? If so, I'm not sure. I haven't tried it.

Yes I'd love to know what a bass sounded like through one with the mids cranked, like a modern lemmy.