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Post by Ward on Jun 12, 2019 6:14:14 GMT -6
I can repair the U87 as well. Ask Malcolm about the work I did on his vintage pair. Indeed, you did a fantastic job, and a helluva rescue operation, complete with helicopters and some fast-roping down to snag my gear. I really appreciate that. I do have a few new grey hair because of Shannon, and I'm not afraid to share that. I do wish him all the best in the future and hope he gets some help for what ever is ailing him. Man, I'm so glad that worked out!
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Post by Ward on Jun 12, 2019 7:58:16 GMT -6
I've been in the hunt for one great vocal mic and pre. About a year ago I heard about Shannon and contacted him. While I had been considering purchasing a used CV4 and having him do his 251 mod, he instead suggested building me a custom 251 of his own. My day-job is in the consulting world (nothing to do with music), so I understand the importance of clear, concise, and competent communication with clients, as well as the subsequent follow-through on delivery. I cannot comment on Shannon as a person as I have never met him, but his written "communication", if you can call it that, indicated I should stay far away. It was like trying to converse with a three year-old. I'm just a hobbyist whose studio is only for myself, and is technically "owned" by my 501(c)(3) ministry. I have very limited and separate financial resources for this, and much accountability for how funds are used. I'm in the process of liquidating my current mid-level mic locker and outboard pres to have the funds for one (obviously much more expensive) mic and pre combo. If I were to be scammed in that purchase process it would be hard to recover. As difficult as that would be, I really feel for you guys here who make your living doing this and have been impacted. I believe in forgiveness, rehabilitation, and second chances. I also believe in responsibility, repentance, and restitution. People make choices, and choices have consequences. As a person the guy needs help. As a business owner he needs to be held accountable. If he's not held accountable, he's really not being helped. Our backslidden brother has lots of friends in the Christian Music world. There has been outreach. Prayers and compassion are helpful.
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Post by guitfiddler on Jun 12, 2019 8:41:27 GMT -6
I pray that he gets help. And I pray that he pays me the thousands he owes me for a mic that worked about 6 months. I sent back and never saw again until Dave Wheeler was gracious enough to go over there and retrieve my mic. Now without the two capsules I purchased that weren’t found. Anyway, I’m going to stop posting about this because it angers me that I allowed someone to scam me. The mic sucked! It wasn’t the mic I paid for! I’m glad that there are some satisfied customers, however my dealings with Shannon were a disaster and I just want to warn others to be careful if he is even still operating.
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Post by ericn on Jun 12, 2019 8:54:55 GMT -6
I pray that he gets help. And I pray that he pays me the thousands he owes me for a mic that worked about 6 months. I sent back and never saw again until Dave Wheeler was gracious enough to go over there and retrieve my mic. Now without the two capsules I purchased that weren’t found. Anyway, I’m going to stop posting about this because it angers me that I allowed someone to scam me. The mic sucked! It wasn’t the mic I paid for! I’m glad that there are some satisfied customers, however my dealings with Shannon were a disaster and I just want to warn others to be careful if he is even still operating. Yeah, Ed we don’t want you giving into the stress and wrecking your health we care as a community care just as much about you as Shannon!
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Post by drumhead57 on Jun 12, 2019 10:39:15 GMT -6
Indeed, you did a fantastic job, and a helluva rescue operation, complete with helicopters and some fast-roping down to snag my gear. I really appreciate that. I do have a few new grey hair because of Shannon, and I'm not afraid to share that. I do wish him all the best in the future and hope he gets some help for what ever is ailing him. Man, I'm so glad that worked out! I'm so grateful for your help as well, ward.
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Post by Ward on Jun 12, 2019 13:57:32 GMT -6
Man, I'm so glad that worked out! I'm so grateful for your help as well, ward. It was funny, you reached out to me, Mitch reminded me to connect with Dave, I reached out to Dave, Dave got in touch with you and saved the day and then you passed it on to someone else! This proves one thing: We have an AWESOME community here!! Thanks Johnkenn
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Post by guitfiddler on Jun 12, 2019 18:34:26 GMT -6
Dave Wheeler is the man! John Kennedy is the man! Yes! This is a great community/family of audio lovers and our passion runs deep, I just wish our bank accounts ran as deep as our passion for music
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 12, 2019 20:34:07 GMT -6
So, does anyone actually know what's been going on with Shannon?
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 12, 2019 21:52:16 GMT -6
Alright...back on topic.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 12, 2019 21:53:50 GMT -6
Yes, thanks John. So nobody knows what's up with Shannon, or you can't say ?
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 12, 2019 21:54:57 GMT -6
No one knows.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 12, 2019 22:25:27 GMT -6
OK, any more religion posts will be deleted.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 12, 2019 22:39:09 GMT -6
Thanks John. I've been really saddened to hear of just how outstandingly bad some of the guys here have been treated. Shannon had been really good to me on occasion. I'm kind of expecting some here to take legal recourse considering the size of the hit they've taken.
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Post by hadaja on Jun 12, 2019 23:15:03 GMT -6
Its pretty much John's site he can do what he likes. I dont have a problem with that.
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Post by guitfiddler on Jun 13, 2019 4:54:13 GMT -6
John is the God in this forum! Lol...go easy on me John I know you said no religious posts...Godfather John
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 13, 2019 9:46:14 GMT -6
I mean come on guys...I’m not being a jerk, I let things go off topic all the time...but a religious conversation?
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Post by spindrift on Jun 13, 2019 9:49:14 GMT -6
Johnkenn AN AVATAR CHANGE AT THIS JUNCTURE IS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE DEAR LEADER
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 13, 2019 9:49:59 GMT -6
Johnkenn AN AVATAR CHANGE AT THIS JUNCTURE IS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE DEAR LEADER Someone complained when I had Rocket man as my avatar.
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Post by spindrift on Jun 13, 2019 9:52:05 GMT -6
Johnkenn AN AVATAR CHANGE AT THIS JUNCTURE IS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE DEAR LEADER Someone complained when I had Rocket man as my avatar. Good Lor....er grief...
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Post by brenta on Jun 13, 2019 9:54:56 GMT -6
I mean come on guys...I’m not being a jerk, I let things go off topic all the time...but a religious conversation? You're not being a jerk at all. Thanks for deleting all of that, it was painful to read. I'm interested in hearing everyone's opinions on preamps and processors but I have zero interest in hearing opinions on religion. If people want to proselytize their beliefs there are plenty of other places they can do it besides here. Let's stick to gear.
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Post by brenta on Jun 13, 2019 9:59:19 GMT -6
Maybe it's an opportunity for someone to start a separate forum: "Real Religion Online"
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Post by ericn on Jun 13, 2019 10:08:30 GMT -6
Johnkenn AN AVATAR CHANGE AT THIS JUNCTURE IS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE DEAR LEADER Someone complained when I had Rocket man as my avatar. Damn it that’s gay bashing it ain’t right. Whoops wrong Rocketman, still astronauts are people too😎
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Post by ericn on Jun 13, 2019 10:24:38 GMT -6
I mean come on guys...I’m not being a jerk, I let things go off topic all the time...but a religious conversation? Not only are the topics of religion and politics against the rules you set, it’s one of the smartest things you have done. You have given lots of latitude when things drift but here is the thing these discussions work best over alcohol and in person. Sarcasm humor and the ability to see you might be offending are non existent in a printed medium until it’s to late. Now JK and I may have joked in PM about each other’s very different beliefs but we both know we are kidding and we would never push to far. Hell isn’t religious discussion and offending everyone why Reddit exists? Now back to the topic at hand, US trade policy immigration and how it effects the mindset of Shannon.
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Post by Ward on Jun 13, 2019 10:37:28 GMT -6
OK, any more religion posts will be deleted. Mea Culpa. i swear to . . . . umm something . . . that wasn't my intention, just came out as a community type of thing and people I know who, I'll be more careful. I'm truly very sorry.
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Post by teejay on Jun 13, 2019 11:00:14 GMT -6
I mean come on guys...I’m not being a jerk, I let things go off topic all the time...but a religious conversation? My apologies John if any content in my posts was in question. I have deleted them.
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