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Title: Farewell
Post by: sluckey on August 03, 2024, 11:47:50 am
Hey guys. Just wanted to say that I'm fine. I've been part of the Hoffman forum for 18 years and enjoyed every bit of it. I've met a lot of interesting people, made some friends, and have enjoyed sharing ideas with y'all. But today I'm stepping aside to pursue other interests. It's been quite a ride! Farewell friends and y'all keep the rosin burning.

Signing off... sluckey
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Post by: astronomicum on August 03, 2024, 12:45:26 pm
Farwell. Good luck. Thank you very much for all your help through the years.
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Post by: mresistor on August 03, 2024, 12:54:53 pm
Sorry to see you go. Good luck in your endeavors.
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Post by: jjasilli on August 03, 2024, 01:06:09 pm
You will be missed!
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Post by: Rontone on August 03, 2024, 01:25:45 pm
Thanks Steve for all your advice and great amp projects, you've helped so many people in the amp community
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Post by: tubenit on August 03, 2024, 01:26:39 pm
Steve,  you will be greatly missed!  Hope your pursuits ahead will be enjoyable and meaningful for you!


Best regards and my respect,  Jeff   Tubenit
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Post by: chordball on August 03, 2024, 01:32:12 pm
I've been a long time lurker, but this is my first post outside of a single response in the Buy-Sell-Trade section.

That said, it's been a long time coming but I would like to say thanks for all you've contributed. I mostly think about all the projects I want to do and have little time to execute, but I've always found your posts and site to be full of great content and I have lots of info saved that came directly from you. So thanks for sharing your knowledge and your respectful, encouraging attitude with strangers on the internet.

Enjoy whatever comes next!
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Post by: Esquirefreak on August 03, 2024, 01:41:10 pm
Thanks for all the knowledge and wisdom!

/Max
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Post by: Platefire on August 03, 2024, 02:12:10 pm
Glad your OK! I consider you very much a Friend and appreciate all the help with my projects along the way. God Bless and take care. Platefire
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Post by: shooter on August 03, 2024, 02:30:52 pm

from one radar repairman to another; :occasion14:
to your endeavors


we leave our marks, we move on down the road
take care
dave
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Post by: kagliostro on August 03, 2024, 02:53:48 pm
Ciao Steve

I understand you

Many thanks for all the knowledge you have shared

I hope you will come sometime to say hello

Franco
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Post by: jbrrrrr on August 03, 2024, 03:16:03 pm
Thanks for everything you shared so freely here - you've certainly left many helpful designs and knowledge for new fledgling amp nerds like myself to benefit from.  Best wishes in your next endeavors! 
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Post by: AlNewman on August 03, 2024, 03:36:25 pm
Happy trails, Steve.  Thanks for all your help.
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Post by: ac427v on August 03, 2024, 04:38:11 pm
I can't begin to thank you for all the knowledge and insights you have shared so clearly. I will miss that; and also your occasionally smartxxx attitude :icon_biggrin:  Doug will not be able to replace the education and entertainment you provide our group. (and when do you sleep?)

Good luck with your new direction Steve. You have given a lot and deserve to be challenged in new ways!
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Post by: roarshock on August 03, 2024, 04:48:13 pm
Wow, what a loss to this community! You have been inspirational, insightful, generous, rational, helpful, and much more.  Enjoy your other pursuits! There will forever be a Sluckey-sized hole on this forum.
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Post by: tubeswell on August 03, 2024, 04:50:09 pm
Fare thee well and happy travels wherever your path takes you. Been awesome having you around.
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Post by: HotBluePlates on August 03, 2024, 05:17:35 pm
Sorry to see you go!  You're a fearsomely good troubleshooter!
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Post by: pullshocks on August 04, 2024, 02:30:05 am
Steve thanks for all the help, and best wishes to you for what's next.


I hope you leave your web site up for a while so I can save a bunch of your layout works of art.
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Post by: Wonder2121 on August 04, 2024, 03:56:57 am
Thanks for all the info, learned a lot from you
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Post by: TIMBO on August 04, 2024, 04:11:01 am
Thankyou

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Post by: Greenwichpaul on August 04, 2024, 05:03:24 am
You have been an amazing resource, helped sort so many problems and generated so much pleasure. You'll be much missed. Thank you and good luck in whatever you do.
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Post by: RadioComm on August 04, 2024, 08:21:31 am
Thanks sluckey for the knowledge, help, comradery, and adding to the fun of doing these projects. Sincerely wishing you the best.
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Post by: dwinstonwood on August 04, 2024, 08:52:10 am
Thank you sluckey.
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Post by: 66Strat on August 04, 2024, 10:23:43 am
I am sorry to see you leave. I always found your posts interesting and informative. Good luck in all of your endeavors.
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Post by: mk_716 on August 04, 2024, 01:36:44 pm
Best wishes Steve,
  I've learned so much from you and your posts over the years.  I am still building your projects - dual lite on the horizon. Thanks for your generosity and tutoring.
   You'll be missed.
Mike
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Post by: Jalmeida on August 04, 2024, 03:13:33 pm
Hey guys. Just wanted to say that I'm fine. I've been part of the Hoffman forum for 18 years and enjoyed every bit of it. I've met a lot of interesting people, made some friends, and have enjoyed sharing ideas with y'all. But today I'm stepping aside to pursue other interests. It's been quite a ride! Farewell friends and y'all keep the rosin burning.

Signing off... sluckey

Man, your knowledge and experience on electronics is a gift that will be missed here. I envy your knowledge and hope to one day have half the understanding of tube amps as you do. I hope whatever you move on to is fulfilling and that you keep tinkering in the amp realm. Thanks for all the advice in my short time here. 🍻
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Post by: EL34 on August 04, 2024, 03:14:07 pm
That's too bad SteveI am sure all the guys will miss you
Good luck
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Post by: DummyLoad on August 04, 2024, 03:55:37 pm
Sad to read this Steve, I will miss you and your contributions. Please do take care, good luck, and please drop us a line with mutuals and let us know you're doing ok. 


With respect and melancholy.


--Pete
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Post by: Jonas on August 04, 2024, 04:56:41 pm
thanks for all the help Steve! Best wishes too!!!

Everyone, be sure to bookmark Steve's page - wealth of knowledge here!!

https://sluckeyamps.com/index.htm
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: jordan86 on August 04, 2024, 07:23:53 pm
Sluckey…..

It’s been a while since I’ve logged on and must say that I was so bummed to see your post. Mostly because you have been such an immense help time and time again. Your vast knowledge is truly impressive. But greater than that has been your kindness in helping young amateurs like myself. You’ve truly been an inspiration. I know this is all just a hobby, but the way you’ve helped “green” enthusiasts like myself will never be forgotten.

I wish you well in wherever your next chapter takes you. You will be greatly missed. Farewell kind sir.
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Post by: zircontweezer on August 05, 2024, 01:18:24 am
Just like the others I've enjoyed and learnt something from all your contributions. Thank you and best wishes with the next chapter Joe.
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Post by: glass54 on August 05, 2024, 02:36:04 am
Best Wishes Sluckey.
You'll be missed, especially for you technical excellence.  :worthy1:
Kind Regards,
Mirek
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Post by: pdf64 on August 05, 2024, 09:05:30 am
The best of luck, in whatever you turn your hand to!
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Post by: SILVERGUN on August 05, 2024, 09:23:31 am
THANK YOU for all of your help, patience, generosity and guidance.You have been a model of consistency and dedication and your work has inspired thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands?!) of builders.
I hope that you truly enjoy the rest of your time on this earth and if I ever get down south I'm gonna buy you a steak dinner.
Sadly, but with great respect and admiration,
Dave :occasion14:
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: punkykatt on August 05, 2024, 09:55:01 am
Steve, I am saddened to here you are leaving the Forum. :sad2:  Thank you for all your help and guidance. You will truly be missed. Good luck.
Punky
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: Lectroid on August 05, 2024, 11:09:21 am
Dang.  Feels like the earth just shifted under my feet.  It is hard to imagine this place without Steve Luckey.  You gave us the fixes to get over problems, but you were always ready to answer noob questions.  I've always respected your willingness to pass on your experience. 

Farewell.  All the best.      :bravo1: :worthy1:
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Post by: PharmRock on August 05, 2024, 11:13:19 am
Steve,
Thanks for all your help with troubleshooting over the years.  You've been an online mentor to many of us on this forum.  I've learned a lot from you.
Thanks and Best wishes,
Bruce
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Post by: kagliostro on August 05, 2024, 11:53:56 am
Please Steve, time by time let us know how you are


Good luck for your new projects whatever they are


Franco
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Post by: BrianS on August 05, 2024, 12:57:11 pm
One of the best.
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Post by: Latole on August 06, 2024, 02:25:20 am
It is a bad news for us.

You will be missed!
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Post by: johnnyreece on August 06, 2024, 10:00:38 am
Woah...I hope whatever you move on to is something you truly enjoy.  Thanks for all the years of advice and sharing.  I'm sure this was not a decision made lightly.  Hope you check in from time to time to at least say hey!
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Post by: 72Blazer on August 06, 2024, 10:53:15 am
Thanks for all the help and advice over the years and best wishes! 

Look me up if your ever in Navarre!

Vr
J.
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Post by: dude on August 06, 2024, 12:07:03 pm
Just another thanks for all your help, I always liked your replies. Hope the best for you and your family. Take care.
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Post by: rake on August 06, 2024, 12:27:16 pm
Steve, you are one of many that made this forum feel like home.
On some forums there's an element that tends to "attack" those just looking for help!
Always found you super helpful and sometimes humorous but never a "Stiff Richard"!
Thanks for all your help!
You will be sorely missed.
I wish you health, wealth and happiness in all your future endeavors!
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Post by: jeff on August 07, 2024, 10:24:12 am
Thank you for everything. I've learned so much from you! Wish you nothing but the best!
Jeff
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Post by: acheld on August 07, 2024, 01:32:00 pm
One more note of appreciation for what you've taught me!

I can only hope that your Shopsmith is up to the task . . .
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Post by: zendragon63 on August 07, 2024, 08:45:07 pm
Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks I have shamelessly plagiarized from your builds. :-) Very best to you Steve.


Regards                dennis
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Post by: rafe on August 12, 2024, 08:55:58 pm
Happy Trails , Steve.!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Cliff Rogers on August 13, 2024, 05:56:37 pm
Thanks for your help over the years.
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Post by: angelodp on August 13, 2024, 06:44:41 pm
Best of luck in your new endeavors, you will be missed for sure.....but we have all gained so much from what you have shared.


Cheers Ange
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Post by: bmccowan on August 14, 2024, 09:15:12 am
I was enjoying a restful week on a pond when this news hit. I cannot top the heartfelt reactions. Steve, you offer practical advice with excellent examples. For those of us not schooled in electronics, that is invaluable. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your next adventures.
Thank you.
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Post by: Willabe on August 14, 2024, 09:46:39 am
Thank you for   everything   my friend. I pray you well in all you do, may the Lord Jesus bless you and yours. :grin:

But All Good Things Must Come To And End   :sad:

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Post by: uki on September 07, 2024, 01:19:44 am
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SLUCKEY , A HUGE THANKS

You been great all the way, i was lucky enough to learn from you, ill never forget !

THANKS !

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Post by: Colin3800 on December 16, 2024, 06:47:22 pm
You are very well respected! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent, it's inspiring. I came here to ask a question about one of your builds I am pursuing and am having trouble on startup,  :w2: and unfortunately saw this and that you are not receiving messages. Total bummer, but wish you the best!
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Post by: Jbassfunk775 on January 26, 2025, 04:26:26 pm
I’m so late to the game on this, But I still need to say it;
NOOOoOO.. This is such a sad goodbye!! I Can’t even count how many times Slucky has sussed out flaws & made key corrections to my schematics/turret board layouts.. Or jumped into a thread at the most opportune moment to suggest an idea or alternative that’s saved me hours of unnecessary work & serious potential headaches!
 I know I’m not the only one here who’s been surprised by a PM from  Slucky with download files containing fully annotated layout diagrams & exact spec’s measurements needed to order drilled turret board’s that will perfectly fit the chassis of the Vox/Marshall/whatever amp being used in your conversion project..
Everyone at el34world is less fortunate to see Mr Slucky move on that’s for sure!

 Good luck & thanks for everything!
 -Jbassfunk
     
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: Platefire on February 04, 2025, 12:48:07 am
Yelp, I find myself looking down the thread posters names to see if maybe he dropped back in for a chat or word, but no!
I figure he had a very good reason for doing what he did. I respect his decision
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Post by: EL34 on February 04, 2025, 07:33:01 am
I think he has a secret user name of SEL49