Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

[PSea]

Arcs? ..Only when the V2 hovers over the phoenix skyline like an alien overlord in a dystopian F-corp nightmare.

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My connectors are pretty much idiot proof. The stock 3 power ones need to be placed in the right plugs and can be idiot prone.

are you in the Phoenix area?

 

[WKSmith]

are you in the Phoenix area?

I'm about 30 miles north of Jacksonville Fl
Fender is in Arizona

 

[PSea]

I also received my FR10 yesterday. It also hisses. I haven't taken the chassis out to see if it's been modded at the factory. But I don't really care to take it out of the cabinet to check when I've got a V2 incoming soon. I think that I'm pretty high on the list.

I debated a long time about whether to get the FR10 or FR12. I was concerned that I would lose too much low end with the FR10. But I don't feel like the low end is lacking. I might feel differently after I do a side by side with my EV PXM-12a, but I can already tell that the FR10 is good enough for my needs. All in all, I'm completely satisfied with how the FR10 sounds.

Now all I have to do is be patient as I wait for my pair of V2 preamps.

looking forward to a comparison w the EV's!

 

[pima1234]

looking forward to a comparison w the EV's!

I have a feeling it's going to be even quiter, with more impact, dynamics, and clarity.

 

[bigEjams]

He’s back!

 

[WKSmith]

He’s back!

On the very day that the first waitlist purchase invitations are going out.

 

[WKSmith]

This is not an April fools joke.

The first handmade V2s will have a new home soon. I have taken the last half of the week off to run a small batch.. so I can get several out to you gracious folks.

Much

 

[Patzag]

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This is not an April fools joke.

The first handmade V2s will have a new home soon. I have taken the last half of the week off to run a small batch.. so I can get several out to you gracious folks.

Much

Eagerly awaiting my invitation!!!!

 

[lscottk]

looking forward to a comparison w the EV's!

I'll do a comparison after I install V2

 

[lscottk]

Hello and good morning.

I have both an FR-12 an FR-10 and the sound and build quality are unparalleled. Years of research and love for the craft are palpable with every note that resonates from this cabinet. Thank you.

But does it make a decent latte? I won't buy it if it doesn't make a decent latte.

 

[lscottk]

On the very day that the first waitlist purchase invitations are going out.

Are you sending the invitations via email?

 

[WKSmith]

Are you sending the invitations via email?

Both email.. and a PM to check your email in case the email goes to the junk bin.

Some folks didn't include an email.
If they aren't regular members they may miss the first round of invites.
...I tried to make that point several times.
No biggie tho

As soon as the waitlist is cleared they will have a running reverb listing until the need for a V2 runs out.

 

[quasimono]

That's great news! Whoohoo! (Hello F5 key, my old friend...)

 

[stephanfm3]

this is harder than waiting for the fm3 c x-3 update there's no waitlist for that and you know you get it when it's available

 

[WKSmith]

The Reverb Listing is now live.

 

[Chewie5150]

sweet baby jebus!!!!

 

[lscottk]

Waiting patiently for my purchase code! Well, not so patiently.

 

[lscottk]

 

[WKSmith]

The very first waitlist customers are just now being sent invitations. You should all have yours soon.

I have no way to estimate how far down the list I will get this week yet, but in just a week or so I have 100 V2s due in the I have outsourced much of the assembly on .. so it won't be long and we will all have the V2 singing in our FRs

 

[jcueto]

Dave Liam