I stared the process of getting the empeg in my car.. for the FIRST TIME. Poppin' my own has become an exorcize in frustration. I've had to go 2 and from work many times. I finally got to the point of action... and it turns out I have one of the sleds with bad connectors (2 empegs opened, 3 defects so far. I'm getting that hombrew flavor going on.). I had the forsight to purchase a couple sleds just before the empeg store closed. Another trip home and back... (5+ trips total)

I'm there, all my stuff is ready. I've told all my friends and girlfriends to blow off this Friday; I'm puttin' an empeg in my car. I carefully strip some cables and go into the work room......and the soldering iron is missing.

AHHHHHAHHAHHHAHHHHAAHHHHH!!!!!!

Ok, seriously,

<sigh>

Given that I've had IDE cable probs, VFD dimness (still to be fixed) AND now this sled issue, I think making sure your NIB empeg is working before the warranty expires would be an excellent idea. I wonder if SB made any money on the units they sold @ full price.....