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Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:09 am
by MiniForklift
Reading his ‘see ya later’ letter makes me feel a bit better for selling my Fulltone Fuzz Octave
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:12 am
by robthemac
Bg wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:04 am
jeremyb wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:57 am
robthemac wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:54 am
It is a really interesting question as to how much you can or should separate a creator from the product or art. I probably wouldn't buy something new from him or JHS, just like I'd struggle to pay to watch a movie that Kevin Spacey is getting a cut from. But on the second hand market, I'd consider it to be distant enough that I could just see an OCD as a great pedal.
Whats wrong with JHS?
JHS isn't liked because they're partnered with a pretty a radical organization called IHOPKC (International House of Prayer) which is a superchurch-type of religious sect that's had some questionable investigations into their practices. They're considered extreme by even a lot of Christians. They're pretty homophobic and they supported the "Kill the Gays" bill in Uganda to an extent. They're featured in the documentary "God Loves Uganda" which shows a lot of what they're up to and criticized for and documents it.
Not sure how accurate that is
There's been some doubt as to how actively JHS supported them, but I am uncomfortable enough to avoid them.
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:13 am
by Bg
I remember when it kicked off but never followed the story since...
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:29 am
by hamo
IHOP really should stick to pancakes.
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:33 am
by Darth Sabbathi
JHS is also just a bit of a dick though…
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:37 am
by Darth Sabbathi
And Fuller’s fuzzes are crap. He used fake transistors (those are NOT nos NKT 275s in old 69s…)
Sorry, I seem to be in a slightly salty mood this morning!
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:38 am
by Bg
Darth Sabbathi wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:37 am
And Fuller’s fuzzes are crap. He used fake transistors (those are NOT nos NKT 275s in old 69s…)
Sorry, I seem to be in a slightly salty mood this morning!
made in the US of A though...
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:45 am
by GrantB
This whole "suddenly more desirable" vibe is silly. Reverb prices are already climbing...why? Does his pedals n ow sound better? I've had plenty of Fulltone. Sold every one of them.
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:56 am
by jeremyb
Darth Sabbathi wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:33 am
JHS is also just a bit of a dick though…
He seems like a really likable guy, and its great that he showcases other manufacturers pedals on his videos.
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:20 pm
by Capt. Black
I wasn't paying attention. What did Fulltone guy do to raise the ire of people?
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:28 pm
by MogwaiBoy
The OCD was good for its time but way overrated these days.
But anyway, there goes the used market!
I feel sorry for all the people he's laying off so he can retire comfortably. So much for succession plans...
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:37 pm
by jhyang549
Capt. Black wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:20 pm
I wasn't paying attention. What did Fulltone guy do to raise the ire of people?
https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/f ... ke-fuller/
Basically just being a quim.
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:39 pm
by Darth Sabbathi
jeremyb wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:56 am
Darth Sabbathi wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:33 am
JHS is also just a bit of a dick though…
He seems like a really likable guy, and its great that he showcases other manufacturers pedals on his videos.
As I say, needlessly salty today. I really have nothing against him, but his videos are too long. And I don't like the way his pedals look. So I guess I'm the dick here!
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:42 pm
by Starfire
Use of Brush Script alone is worthy of being cancelled.
Re: Fulltone closing?
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:49 pm
by Capt. Black