19 May Mr. Ken Schaffer responds to solodallas
Update:
Mr. Schaffer decided to reply directly via email.
Found his email this morning, upon waking up. Useless to try and describe what he told me and what I feel.
Let’s just say that he is willing to help me.
For now, an exclusive present of his to us: the original sticker that was affixed on each receiver of the original SVDS unit. You can barely see a round circle in pictures of the original SVDS, on the left side of the receiver looking at it from the front.
Well,
I am breaking “radio silence” (ain’t it a great pun?) right now.
Mr. Ken Schaffer in person replied last night to an email of mine sent a while ago. Naturally, I had no realistic hopes of any of this.
Instead, Mr. Ken Schaffer says:
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Imagine me – poor Fil – right now.
By the way:
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which is kind of expected.
I still do not know in what ways this is different. But I plan of finding out, IF and WHEN Mr. Schaffer will want to help me out.
There is a LOT of stuff I am doing right now about all this. You know that when I am silent… something’s cooking 😀
Love,
yours,
Fil 
elliottrandall
Posted at 12:06h, 06 SeptemberHaving had the extreme honor of knowing Kenny (Mr. Schaffer) all my adult life, all I can say is that he falls into that *special* class of human beings known as “loveable geniuses”. [smarter/nicer would be hard to find] …rock on, Kenny!
* twang *
SoloDallas
Posted at 11:58h, 07 SeptemberMr. Randall – Sir – not only I can only agree to what you say for the little I have had the pleasure to deal with Mr. Schaffer myself but also, it is a honor and great pleasure to know you are here. I warmly welcome you right here and now, and hope to be able to have you here for a long time.
Thanks for joining us! Sincerely Yours, Fil
Angusrocks
Posted at 19:36h, 20 Mayhttp://vipbook.blogspot.com/2011/05/acdc-interview.html
Interesting !!
rugster
Posted at 11:36h, 22 MayGreat Interview. Thanks for posting
Angusrocks
Posted at 13:20h, 22 Mayyou`re welcome (-:
headwhop26
Posted at 05:24h, 23 MayJust when you think you’ve seen all the interviews, you find a new one 😀 thanks!
currentpeak
Posted at 20:03h, 19 MayWow, that’s really awesome!
Actually, a month ago, I was wondering about this (while reading his linkedin profile – the guy is a genius and tech freak): how cool it would be to contact the inventor himself… BANG! and it’s here!
Great work, Fil!
Mike
Posted at 00:12h, 17 MayHoly Crap I wouldn’t sleep for days. ‘Cetec is different’ wow now it gets even more interesting.
SoloDallas
Posted at 00:14h, 17 MayMike, I am not so worried. I think the difference is minimal, really. This, judging by ear. I have gone back to our Vegas a number of times, and every time I learn to set them up a little better (given the song). I think there isn’t much different, really! But we’ll see when he replies 😀
Mike
Posted at 00:58h, 17 MayRight now I am liking the TX around 2 o’clock with my JMP 50. I installed a switch so I can go between shared and split cathode. Mr Bray uses one of those and it seems it sounds closer with split. In other words split cathode appeared in Marshalls around 1968. My ’80 JMP 2203 should be in my hands late this week.
Angusrocks
Posted at 23:17h, 16 MayThis is absolutely great, that Mr. Schaffer want to share his rememberings about his wireless system. I would make a catalogue of questions now and would send it to him.
depuis1899
Posted at 18:47h, 16 Mayincredible news 😀
i’m happy for you Fil 😉
SGACE
Posted at 18:17h, 16 MayNice job Fil, it is really kind of Mr. Schaffer that answered your mails.
Now we have to concentrate in order to ask him specific questions, especially in the construction part..
– One obvious is a picture of the rear side of vega.
– Did it have also a +20db boost?
Again I have to say that Fil is making a big progress with hard work.. Excellent.. Now we can dream of touching the real thing
SoloDallas
Posted at 19:07h, 16 MayGeorge, I have been wondering for days: did you get your guitar yet? If so, do you like it? Your silence got me worried
SGACE
Posted at 21:31h, 16 MayIt is in the custom still. hopefully in a few days I will get it.. I will let you know the first day that I will have it in my hands…
headwhop26
Posted at 18:16h, 16 MayOhhh intriguing….
I wonder if he feels the generosity welling up in his heart to donate a Schaffer Vega to the Solodallas Museum of Rockin’ History….
HagusYoung
Posted at 17:49h, 16 MayIts only a question of time and this Forum will call up professionals. There is nothing equal to this for any Band, SD is a pilot project and its going damn good.
Tyler
Posted at 16:35h, 16 MayGreat news! Seems like a nice guy.
Ant
Posted at 15:26h, 16 MayOMG we actualy got a reply from him!!! Great news Fil
maby you can get that telephone call after all ^^
Maby he can help our with the making of he Black Vega?
i suppose he wouldnt approve of name though 😛
Great stuff!
rjofig
Posted at 14:25h, 16 MayVery cool, FIl. Had a hunch Ken Schaffer would be a gentleman, and love your stuff – confirmed!
Cheers, Renato
ar2619Rob
Posted at 13:55h, 16 MaySurely this will help Guido too with the replica, the anticipation is killing me!
SoloDallas
Posted at 14:21h, 16 MayIt will (we hope). Naturally I just called Guido to let him know. He literally said “shivers through arms, goosebumps etc.”.
Well, understandably. We’ll see how Mr. Schaffer can help. Wouldn’t want to bug him too much! 😉
Dave4433
Posted at 15:08h, 16 MayImagine Him sending You one of His SVDS :O
That would be sooo awesome =)
Aaron
Posted at 13:02h, 16 MayThis is amazing…I wonder what he’s cookin.
banane
Posted at 12:15h, 16 MayThat’s a great finding, Fil. Eventually he will give you one of his SVDS with an autograph on it for your “museum”
jubaluba
Posted at 12:14h, 16 MayThis is great news! Maybe mr. Vega himself can shed some light on that little difference?
Andrea Sg
Posted at 11:08h, 16 Mayso we wait hungry your delicious food !!