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Anyone in regular touch with Ron Ellis?

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by rogb, Apr 2, 2012.

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  1. Apr 2, 2012 #21
    WaylonFan76

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    My guess is you will eventually get an answer or, better, a set of pickups. I also got the impression from talking to him on the phone once for over half an hour that he was a standup guy. I know that doesn't help much, but my gut feeling is you will eventually get something. Note for the future: Owen @ OC Duff and Don Mare are both terrific pickup winders and have excellent customer service. I always got answers within hours if not minutes from both these guys and Owen custom wound and delivered an amazing pickup exactly within the time frame he gave me ( 6 weeks ). JM $ .02
     
  2. Apr 2, 2012 #22
    rogb

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    Thanks, I sure hope so. Owen was also recommended to me by one of TDPRI's most honored members, so if I get a refund that is where the cash is going. If get a Ron Ellis set, well OK that's what I wanted too.
    As a customer who has paid up, it'd be nice to know WTF is going on. Seems fair to me.

    Let's hope you're right, thanks.
     
  3. Apr 2, 2012 #23
    Kingtone

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    Rogb, Sorry to hear about your trouble, I do hope the situation gets resolved to your satisfaction. I just want to add another thumbs up to Owen Duffy. Owen is a true gentleman who delivers on his word and delivers about the best pickups I've ever played. Don't hesitate to give Owen a try, just tell him what you want and he'll put them in your hands.
     
  4. Apr 2, 2012 #24
    rogb

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    Thank you, he does fetch high praise for products and customer service.
    You can't have one without the other IMO
     
  5. Apr 2, 2012 #25
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    He finally got back to me. I sent him a message on FB. It took him a few weeks before he messaged me back saying he had an email issue...:D
     
  6. Apr 2, 2012 #26
    rogb

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    WaylonFan76

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    Yep. I'm sure Ron's pups are top-top shelf, but for about the same quality, until proven otherwise, Owen is a true professional, IMHO.
     
  8. Apr 3, 2012 #28
    rogb

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    SUCCESS! Thanks to you:p

    Yup finally heard from old Ron, he said he had trouble with his emails since buying a Mac ( a whole other thread there I think...) and he was using the iPhone for comms. He said he emailed me and he noted that I had paid the money.
    I will ask him for a firm date now, as I went in line at the end of December, so I shouldn't have too much longer to wait. If he can't do that, then I will go elsewhere.

    Thanks guys, this is a great relief:p
     
  9. Apr 3, 2012 #29
    rogb

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    OK you can put the crystal ball away! :DWhen I finish this Tele... I am going to do a 2 color burst swamp ash Strat to replace my old warhorse and guess where I will be going for that set...:cool:
     
  10. Jun 5, 2013 #30
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    Out of curiosity, due to similar circumstances, was your issue resolved?
     
  11. Jun 5, 2013 #31
    rogb

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    Yes it was, I got my pickups. The neck pup was unfortunately faulty but Ron rushed me another so 10/10 for support there.

    Communication was good with Ron back then and he also sent me 2 other neck pickups to try so I kept the Broadcaster bridge and the Standard+, I posted the original Mid Tall and the trial A3 back to him. Service was looking outstanding at this point.
    And that was the last I heard from him, dunno if he ever received the pickups...
    I asked him about some other pickups but heard nothing more.

    I can honestly say that the Tele is fantastic in every way, many people have tried that guitar and all love the sound through a number of different amps.
    I asked him about some HBs for my Epi 339 but I am pretty pleased with my DM 36th Annis.
     
  12. Jun 5, 2013 #32
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    Glad to hear it finally got worked out. Mine will probably show up some day too.

    He does have a unique business model though. I can appreciate that it is a part time thing and he might be quite busy, so the delays to get the pickups are understandable. The never returning emails or phone calls is less understandable.
     
  13. Jun 5, 2013 #33
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    Dude, that's the great American philosopher Yogi Berra.
     
  14. Jun 5, 2013 #34
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    Here's some Yogiisms:
    " It ain't over 'til it's over "

    "Never answer an anonymous letter"

    " I usually take a two hour nap from one to four"

    " It's deja vu all over again"
    Yogi in 3D

    " When you come to a fork in the road....Take it "

    " I didn't really say everything I said "

    Yogi on the 1969 NY Mets....." overwhelming underdogs "

    When asked what time is was......" you mean now?"

    " I want to thank you for making this day necessary"
    ......... Yogi Berra day in St Louis 1947

    On why NY lost the 1960 series to Pittsburgh " We made too many wrong mistakes"
    Future

    " You can observe a lot by watching "

    " The future ain't what it used to be "

    " It gets late early out here"

    " If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be "

    " If the people don't want to come out to the ballpark, nobody's going to stop them "

    and more..
    http://www.umpirebob.com/DATA/yogiisms.htm
     
  15. Jun 5, 2013 #35
    rogb

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    Dude, I have learned ALL about Mr Berra since then:p but as YB might say
    " don't look back at the past, there ain't no future in it"

    See - a Limey does a Yogiism:cool:
     
  16. Jun 5, 2013 #36
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    Just FYI, I sent an email to his normal "known" email account about 2 weeks ago and heard nothing back incase anyone in the future wants to try to get a hold of him.

    Ended up going with a Fred Stuart.
     
  17. Jun 6, 2013 #37
    oldteledude

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    The various message boards seem to have plenty of tales such as ours.

    Nothing wrong with Stuarts or Mares.
     
  18. Jun 6, 2013 #38
    andrew

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    No doubt. Wanted a bucker from him in the first place more than the bradcaster pup.

    On to the next PAF builder...... :D
     
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