There's a strong attraction to enter the clone market. (Low cost of entry, readily available information and parts, and very satisfying work.) However, IMHO, the struggle of starting and running a business overshadows the joy of building amps. I wish these startups well, but don't expect to see them around very long.
I've had the opportunity to meet many of the successful builders on this forum at amp shows and NAMM. They're a great bunch of people and I'm fortunate to call many of them friends. But to join their ranks as an entreprenuer? No thanks! I think I'll keep my day job.
briane wrote:... it really is a journey, and you just can't farm out the battle wounds.
Actually, a Ceriatone Chassis is not a bad thing, neither are the Caps. There are Handwired in the US. and it cost me less than half a Fuchs!!! Not everyone can build there own. BTW, He publically admits he buys the parts from Nik. you should talk to him. Mike actually answers the phone!
Nothing against Mike but what about "handwired in the U.S." makes anything better? I'd rather have it done well. We can talk about location later. If you have a beef with off-shore manufacturing, then you shouldn't be happy with Ceriatone parts.
