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As mentioned in passing in another thread, and some people already know, once my current build list is finished, I am going to be putting MJW Amps on hold for a while. I've already stopped taking new orders, and have cut down the amount of repair/modding work I'm doing as well. I thought I should put this in a separate thread, so as not to hijack.
Sometime around the middle of next year I should be finished, if not a bit earlier, and at that point I intend to relocate to Scotland, somewhere in the North East. During this the business will be closed, and will be taking along break (a few months at least) and there's a possibility I might not reopen. Obviously the location will be difficult for some (although make no difference to build customers who order by email) and the loss of momentum will have an effect. I may get a 'proper' job and start the business up part-time. At this stage I don't know.
I thought I'd formally announce it here first as the forum has been very supportive, and a good few past and present customers frequent here, so the word will get out. I'd like to thank those customers, and other forum users who never quite got there(!), for their support. Cheers all!
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Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Good luck with the move and enjoy the time off.
With Feline Guitars coming to a point where he may not be building new guitars, because it not financially worthwhile, that is a sad state of affairs for UK made guitars and amps. Hope it all works out for the best, and thanks again for a great deal with you recently on a fantastic Roadstar amp!
I've recently obtained my first MJW and I'm currently trying to do a deal to obtain my second so you could say I was a fan
Careful not to bump into ICBM while you are in Scotland, I'd be concerned that the combined amp knowledge could result in some kind of critical mass that would level a city.
Hope it all works out for you and yours
I have to say, though, this is starting to seem like a trend in terms of home-grown manufacturers taking a break
All the best
Marlin
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
I hope the journey has been fun too!!
I'm so sorry to hear this, but pleased for you if it means a happier and healthier life...
It just shows how hard it is in this day and age; one of our own, order books full, yet presumably a lot of effort for little return. I remember talking to Jesse Hoffs (Lazy J) and him saying how hard, lonely and pressured amp making could be...