Thanks Dow. Incredible amp.
"I'm not worthy.... I'm not worthy".... Seriously. I AM a committed Chet-nut and can do OK with of a lot his material, but not up to par with most other guys I hear out there doing Chet stuff. But it's my love and passion.
Woke up this morning and thanked God for the opportunities He's put in my path. I just stared at the amp, and nearly teared up with overwhelming joy and gratitude. I'm a blessed man for sure.
I am dedicating the rest of my playing days to nothing but Chet's arrangements, and other's variations of them. Going to sqeeze every last drop of my given talent to becoming the very best I can within my skill limits.
In trying to figure out the 'magic' sound of this amp, it's like there are different or NO overtones...or different harmonic emphasis or .. 'something'. I don't know amp tech talk so maybe someone can explain why this amp design is so darn appealing ? Can only say, it's not like ANY other amp I've ever played through. Bad thing is, it seems to magnify my mistakes due to the purity of tone I guess ?
Dunno... I DO know I LOVE it dearly and thank Richard for putting me in touch with Bud, and Bud for a tremendous labor of love and talent. He's a genius in my book! ...not to mention He could probably write detailed re-entry procedures for the Shuttle.... and better packed box(s) I've never received. WOW... service WAY above and beyond the call of duty for sure !
Sound clips to come as soon as possible. I can already tell, this amp is going to be wonderful for recording.
Thanks guys for the congrats !
BTW: Wife is softening on the 'put it under the tree' thing.. YEA !
EDIT: This was actually MY idea to put it under the tree. Here's the scoop:
As for my wife, I probably should clear up on my post about that. Long story, but I did not tell her about the Parkel until a few days before it’s arrival. With Christmas coming up, she’d ask frequently what I wanted. I’d day ‘nothing’ I have Christmas all year long, buying / selling stuff LOL. So finally she asked “Did you buy yourself something ?”, I fessed up, and told her yes, but we can put it under the tree from you to me. She liked that idea.
Then when it came and she saw me struggling with putting it together, getting it working (1 tube not seated properly, and remember ,I'm the guy who can barely change a light bulb!
) and then me playing it half the night, she could see how stressed, then overjoyed I was. I told her I could not put it back in the box as the way it was made, and full of packing stuff. She said , oh honey, just put it where you want it in your room and I’ll put a bow on top on Christmas morning.
Wanted to clear up the 'witchy wife' thing. She's a sweetheart and the love and joy of my life and has always been extremely supportive of this crazy passion.