Anyone have any experiance with these? Blade firebolt

[TrueTone500]

That's one bad-ass looking body!

 

[RG955TT]

Don't have the time or energy chump, its all over the place on the Metro forum. You were the one saying the only people who were bashing the guy for Cameron fan boys. If you don't even like those type of amps why defend the guy? Whatever, honestly couldn't give a crap. just funny how you always seem to run in and defend BB..

 

[TrueTone500]

If you don't even like those type of amps why defend the guy?

I never said that I don't like that type of amp... I said, I don't play using that type of tone.

...funny how you always seem to run in and defend BB.

I would try to defend anyone whom I felt was being unfairly slandered. You've accused Billy Blades of bashing other builders... I hope that's true, because if it is not, you've just made a slanderous comment regarding Blades Amplification.

 

[RG955TT]

Get over yourself...oooh I'm scared as apparently according to our resident lawyer I have slandered///give us a break dude.

 

[TrueTone500]

Get over yourself...oooh I'm scared as apparently according to our resident lawyer I have slandered///give us a break dude.

I thought for sure you would ask how is it possible to unfairly slander someone? Oh well...

 

[RG955TT]

Here's the key phrase smart guy....false communication!

 

[TrueTone500]

Here's the key phrase smart guy....false communication!

 

[Racerxrated]

Oh dear....wouldn't have expected anything else from the Master that is BB...TT500..put your money where your big mouth is..buy one and show us how its built and how it sounds...

Don't want to buy one... I don't play modified Marshall tones.

Slander is a very strong big word. Be careful with that one...

You're right! The proper term in print is libel.

Defamation:
Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person's reputation; decreases the respect, regard, or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile, or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person. Defamation may be a criminal or civil charge. It encompasses both written statements, known as libel, and spoken statements, called slander.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictiona ... defamation

I have zero to do with Cameron, don't own one, don't plan to...

Get over yourself, champ... I couldn't care less what you play.

Doesn't change my opinion of the blow bag Billy Blades one bit. Anyone who bashes other builders that didn't do anything to him (I do get the Cameron thing) and seems like a mentally challenged person in their diatribes I wont be buying any amplifier from...

I'm not familiar with Billy bashing other builders? Post quotes, or it didn't happen.

Oh it did happen sunshine..and no I'm not gonna post the link. Like he said, its 50 pgs long and either on the Marshall/Metro forum. Read it a few years ago. That clown bashed Friedman and others who never ripped anyone off let alone him. He's a clown of the highest order, and I don't give a shit how he copied other circuits and calls them his own. I give him credit for figuring it out but then it all goes downhill from there...he even claimed he knew Jose Arredondo personally! oh and that he speaks to his ghost?? And as far as getting Wageners 'endorsement'?? How much did he pay Wagener to 'endorse'? And what does that mean??? A guy who used to produce great albums back in the 80s likes the tone?? So what? The amps sound good, no doubt. Doesn't change the fact that he's a clown. And if anyone here has a 'firebolt' (perfect name BTW) please post a clip. Otherwise they don't exist...

 

[glip22]

Uhhh you guys might wanna check his facebook page...looks like he is getting into making guitars now......

He's really mad at another builder who ripped him off for a guitar. He waited three years for it so he just decided that he will build his own so no one else gets ripped off. His new guitar line will be exact copies of another great builder, right down to the grains in the wood. Billy can hear the wood grains and knows exactly where the wood came from and how old it is to the second. He has an amazing talent.

 

[Racerxrated]

When RT gets slow, just bring up Blades....problem solved!

 

[JerEvil]

When RT gets slow, just bring up Blades....problem solved!

Right???

I think many of us have actually read the 50 pager on the forums. Billy is like some of the employees I have had. They just don't know when to stop talking as let things die down.

As far as having Michael W's endorsement... who gives a flying fart? It sure as hell hasn't done anything for the Blades brand! If anything it may have reinforced the idea he doesn't NEED to pay any closer attention to his electrical prowess and that his "high school shop skills" are sufficient. As far as endorsements are concerned, I have endorsements from guitar and amp builders who speak highly of my music and playing on their public forums and social media sites. Doesn't mean I actually make good music or am a good player.

Billy was at least smart enough to get Michael W an amp to try like he did with Michael Britt.

 

[FourT6and2]

My toilette endorses my shits. Does that mean y'all should start buying?

 

[JerEvil]

My toilette endorses my shits. Does that mean y'all should start buying?

It means your shits MUST be awesome!

 

[TrueTone500]

Oh, it did happen, and no, I'm not gonna post the link. Like he said, it's 50 pages long, and either on the Marshall or Metro forum.

Sorry, Sport... The burden of proof lies on the person making the claim - no one else. The inability, or disinclination to disprove a claim does not render the claim valid.
Example: Glip22 declares that a tea pot is, at this very moment, in orbit around the Sun between the Earth and Mars... Because no one can prove him wrong, his claim is therefore a valid one.

He's a clown of the highest order, and I don't give a shit how he copied other circuits and calls them his own.

Just for your own knowledge and edification, nearly all tube guitar amplifier circuits are variants of the originals... The industry is in a constant state of repetition, that's just the way it is. I'll leave the ad hominem alone.

He even claimed he knew Jose Arredondo personally! Oh, and that he speaks to his ghost??

Funny! Again, you will need to prove your claim. Was this before, or after Mark Cameron claimed to have discovered secret notes hand-written by Jose Arredondo?

And as far as getting Wageners 'endorsement'?? How much did he pay Wagener to 'endorse'?

I don't know? How much did he pay? This comment speaks volumes...

And what does that mean??? A guy who used to produce great albums back in the 80s likes the tone?? So what?

The amps sound good, no doubt. Doesn't change the fact that he's a clown.

Yet again... ad hominem

And if anyone here has a 'firebolt' (perfect name BTW) please post a clip. Otherwise they don't exist...

Say, what?

 

[TrueTone500]

He's really mad at another builder who ripped him off for a guitar. He waited three years for it so he just decided that he will build his own so no one else gets ripped off. His new guitar line will be exact copies of another great builder, right down to the grains in the wood. Billy can hear the wood grains and knows exactly where the wood came from and how old it is to the second. He has an amazing talent.

That's just silly! I'm sure you think it's a cool looking shape also. It's tough to come up with original shapes these days, but I have to say, it does look pretty awesome. It's not my personal cup o' tea, but I can see where hard-core metal players would love it. Looks sort of BC Rich-ish, only more aggressive. Choosing the right finish would be tough... I hope he's gotten a copyright on the shape, and headstock? If not, he needs to.

 

[ejecta]

http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php ... 8&start=15

http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?t=38540

A quote from George at Metro who in my experience has been a credible person....

BB, you made some very big claims with your first post on this thread. So matter of fact, and also derogatory to others who have done similar, that it begs for you to "put up or shut up". The level of tech ability and combined amp business experience on this forum is extremely high. You can't possible expect us to write off our life's work as inferior just because you come here and slam it and/or call us all rip off artists. Really, think about that.

Seems to me to be bad mouthing some amp modders and boutique builders including Metro and Friedman in these threads. Also given the fact that I highly doubt Billy's very real reputation for running his mouth about other builders is a made up story from some online cabal out out to get him... there is more than these examples.


Honestly I don't know about how his amps play and sound since I've never played one and clips are useless. But given what I've personally read of his posts and pics of his "work" I'd never give him a dime. I don't care if he made an amp that sounded like tone from on high.

Fact is the dude acts like an ass hat and his work looks like shit inside and out. If me saying that is slander then so be it..... but in reality it's not.

 

[TrueTone500]

http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38228&start=15


Seems to me to be bad mouthing some amp modders and boutique builders including Metro and Friedman in this thread. Also given the fact that I highly doubt Billy's very real reputation for running his mouth about other builders is a made up story from some online cabal out out to get him... there is more than this one example.


Honestly I don't know about how his amps play and sound since I've never played one and clips are useless. But given what I've personally read of his posts and pics of his "work" I'd never give him a dime. I don't care if he made an amp that sounded like tone from on high.

Fact is the dude acts like an ass hat and his work looks like shit inside and out. If me saying that is slander then so be it..... but in reality it's not.

Okay... He acts like an ass - no question about it. Anyone can see this, just by reading through his comments. What I want is proof that Blades amplifiers are poorly built, catch fire, and electrocute people..., as key Rig Talk members insist. Yeah, I've seen the "Dirty Steve" prototype pics that the Cameron ass-pokers have been pimping-out on the forums. I've seen amplifiers that look worse, are totally safe, and sound fabulous! I have a few interesting Cameron mod pics, if anyone is interested? Now, if Billy has accused anyone of building an UNSAFE device, I would ask him to prove the accusation. This, I have yet to see.

I don't purchase gear based on what a builders think... That's a philosophical issue. What I want is a quality build, great tone, at an acceptable price. I don't care if Billy jacks-off against images of Shelly Duvall... As long as he builds a great amp (hands washed first), I'm good to go!

 

[ejecta]

http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38228&start=15


Seems to me to be bad mouthing some amp modders and boutique builders including Metro and Friedman in this thread. Also given the fact that I highly doubt Billy's very real reputation for running his mouth about other builders is a made up story from some online cabal out out to get him... there is more than this one example.


Honestly I don't know about how his amps play and sound since I've never played one and clips are useless. But given what I've personally read of his posts and pics of his "work" I'd never give him a dime. I don't care if he made an amp that sounded like tone from on high.

Fact is the dude acts like an ass hat and his work looks like shit inside and out. If me saying that is slander then so be it..... but in reality it's not.

Okay... He acts like an ass - no question about it. Anyone can see this, just by reading through his comments. What I want is proof that Blades amplifiers are poorly built, catch fire, and electrocute people..., as key Rig Talk members insist. Yeah, I've seen the "Dirty Steve" prototype pics that the Cameron ass-pokers have been pimping-out on the forums. I've seen amplifiers that look worse, are totally safe, and sound fabulous! I have a few interesting Cameron mod pics, if anyone is interested? Now, if Billy has accused anyone of building an UNSAFE device, I would ask him to prove the accusation. This, I have yet to see.

I don't purchase gear based on what a builders think... That's a philosophical issue. What I want is a quality build, great tone, at an acceptable price. I don't care if Billy jacks-off against images of Shelly Duvall... As long as he builds a great amp (hands washed first), I'm good to go!

Just out of curiosity... if he built an amp that was more towards what you go for tone wise would you put your hard earned money down for one of his amps or would you put your money elsewhere?

 

[TrueTone500]

Just out of curiosity... if he built an amp that was more towards what you go for tone wise would you put your hard earned money down for one of his amps or would you put your money elsewhere?

I would not, because I could build one myself, for pennies on the dollar. Not everyone can do this, so they (of course) rely on others to provide the build. I've owned early Traynor, Marshall, and Fender amplifiers, none of which I'd consider state-of-the-art builds, in terms of appearance.

Here is a pic of 2 x Firebolt chassis... They look clean to me. We can make comparisons to other builds later. I would tighten up the wiring, but that's because I demand perfection.


The proof is in the tone, of course... He may act like as jack-ass at times, but he has a great ear for tone. By example, there's a semi-popular builder out there who builds a great looking amp... The problem is, I can't find a single clip that sounds good. As great as his amps look, he has no ear for tone.

 

[ejecta]

Just out of curiosity... if he built an amp that was more towards what you go for tone wise would you put your hard earned money down for one of his amps or would you put your money elsewhere?

I would not, because I could build one myself, for pennies on the dollar.

Say you didn't build our own amps.... would you buy one from Billy?