Can anyone vouch for this builder?

TheGoodTexan · May 4th, 2005, 04:53 PM

Just lookling for some feedback...of any sort. I saw a mod that he was offering on eBay, and contacted him. I'm considering placing an order, so I'm concerned if there are any horror stories or rave reviews...

http://www.s2amps.com

His name is Steven Scott, and he's in the Dallas area. I just talked with him on the phone, and he's a super nice guy, and really knew exactly what I was describing. We seemed to meet eye to eye on several things, so I feel good about it (I've not yet placed an order).

Wild Rice Chris · May 4th, 2005, 05:09 PM

I was looking into his Blues Jr to 18-watt/tweed deluxe mod until I discovered the price...

While looking, there were many comments on http://www.18watt.com , where he is a poster. There is also a photo album of his work that looks good...
S2 amps gallery

TheGoodTexan · May 4th, 2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Rice Chris

I was looking into his Blues Jr to 18-watt/tweed deluxe mod until I discovered the price...

While looking, there were many comments on http://www.18watt.com , where he is a poster. There is also a photo album of his work that looks good...
S2 amps gallery

Yeah - the eBay ad that sparked my interest was the Blues Jr to 18 watt Marshall mod.

I don't currently have a Blues Jr., but you can find used ones around here for dirt cheap.

After talking with him, we agreed that a better course of action, for what I was wanting to do, would be for him build a 18 watt Marshall clone from scratch.

No channel switching, no effects loop, not even reverb. Just vol-treb-mid-bass, plus stand-by and on/off switches.

He's going to work up a proposal for me.

I do feel better knowing that he is part of an on-line community. At least I can read through that stuff and see what people are saying about him.

Wild Rice Chris · May 4th, 2005, 07:23 PM

Best of luck to you--I've read through dozens of his posts and got a good feeling. Let us know how you like it, if it happens.

David Barnett · May 4th, 2005, 08:12 PM

S2 is one of The Good Guys on the 18watt board. He definitely knows his stuff. I've heard nothing but good things about his work.

Pepi · May 4th, 2005, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoodTexan

Just lookling for some feedback...of any sort. I saw a mod that he was offering on eBay, and contacted him. I'm considering placing an order, so I'm concerned if there are any horror stories or rave reviews...

http://www.s2amps.com

His name is Steven Scott, and he's in the Dallas area. I just talked with him on the phone, and he's a super nice guy, and really knew exactly what I was describing. We seemed to meet eye to eye on several things, so I feel good about it (I've not yet placed an order).

Not a thing to worry about dealing with S2. He's been around a long time.

Paul G. · May 5th, 2005, 06:24 AM

Bought a set of transformers from him, no probs.

I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him anytime.

P.

TheGoodTexan · May 5th, 2005, 09:39 AM

Thanks guys...that's exactly the type of responses that I needed.

I just ordered it...just a Marshall 18-watt clone in a head.

He gave me the price yesterday, and it looked very resonable, for a hand built amp, to my exact specs.

I've always wanted a single channel, low power Marshall voiced amp, with minimal controls and no reverb. So that's what I'm getting!

Poppatwang · May 5th, 2005, 10:26 AM

especially the site requirements.

TheGoodTexan · May 5th, 2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Poppatwang

especially the site requirements.

"This site created by Steven Scott for s2 Amplification, copyright 2004...blah, blah, blah...and stuff. All rights reserved. Specifications and components are listed for information only and are subject to change without notice. We probably used some trademarks on this page. Those belong to someone else."

Poppatwang · May 5th, 2005, 12:26 PM

s2amps.com is best enjoyed if:

1) You have a web browser of some kind

2) You like electronic gizmo thingies

3) You have nothing better to do

4) You're drunk, stupid, or otherwise disoriented

TheGoodTexan · May 5th, 2005, 12:49 PM

:)

Steven told me that the website wasn't finished and that it probably never would be. Said he just didn't have the time.

We've emailed back and forth this morning, regarding the specs that I'm expecting. We'll probably not "press go" on this project until we're 100% sure that we're on the same page. So far, we are, but I'd hate for something to show up that was different than what I was expecting.

I do know that we're going to put it in a box much smaller than what Marshall did/does. A mini-plexi so to speak...I'm thinking about the size of a Sovtek MIG50.

Poppatwang · May 5th, 2005, 01:11 PM

I wasn't hip to the sound of the 18w Marshall until they
fired up a Bacino clone at my local store. Holy smokes!

TexGoneNW · May 6th, 2005, 02:38 AM

I recall somebody posting the PJ-to-18 watt clone conversion on this page, and that it was being done for about $200, but I could be wrong.

I saw his BJ-to-18 and PJ-to-18 on eBay, and thought it was pricey, but with a warranty.

May 4th, 2005, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,884 27 Photos	I was looking into his Blues Jr to 18-watt/tweed deluxe mod until I discovered the price... While looking, there were many comments on http://www.18watt.com , where he is a poster. There is also a photo album of his work that looks good... S2 amps gallery __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

May 4th, 2005, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,884 27 Photos	Best of luck to you--I've read through dozens of his posts and got a good feeling. Let us know how you like it, if it happens. __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

May 5th, 2005, 06:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul G. Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 885	Never heard a bad thing about him. Bought a set of transformers from him, no probs. I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him anytime. P. __________________ Listen to your mother

May 5th, 2005, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Poppatwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,909 13 Photos	I like his web site... especially the site requirements. __________________ The Dieselfitters http://www.dieselfitters.com Roy Hubbs http://www.royhubbs.com

May 5th, 2005, 12:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Poppatwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,909 13 Photos	This part here... s2amps.com is best enjoyed if: 1) You have a web browser of some kind 2) You like electronic gizmo thingies 3) You have nothing better to do 4) You're drunk, stupid, or otherwise disoriented __________________ The Dieselfitters http://www.dieselfitters.com Roy Hubbs http://www.royhubbs.com

May 4th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
David Barnett Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LIttle Rock, AR Age: 52 Posts: 5,491	S2 is one of The Good Guys on the 18watt board. He definitely knows his stuff. I've heard nothing but good things about his work.

May 5th, 2005, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Poppatwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,909 13 Photos	Keep us posted. I wasn't hip to the sound of the 18w Marshall until they fired up a Bacino clone at my local store. Holy smokes! __________________ The Dieselfitters http://www.dieselfitters.com Roy Hubbs http://www.royhubbs.com

May 6th, 2005, 02:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
TexGoneNW Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 917 4 Photos	Interested in PJ-to-18watt I recall somebody posting the PJ-to-18 watt clone conversion on this page, and that it was being done for about $200, but I could be wrong. I saw his BJ-to-18 and PJ-to-18 on eBay, and thought it was pricey, but with a warranty.