Robert Keeley factory tour

[giovanni]

Hey guys I just finished watching Dan’s (from TPS) tour of Keeley’s factory. I really enjoyed the video, with lots of electronics porn (I really wish he had shown that soldering machine) and more. I really appreciated Robert’s openness and candor and how jovial he is all the time. And Dan asked some good questions. I also really appreciate his goal of building a manufacturing company. I think that’s really cool and, not to sound too patriotic, but truly American. What do you guys think?

 

[PunchySunshine]

I too enjoyed Keeleys generally positive and punk rock attitude.

 

[spi]

not to sound too patriotic, but truly American

Until this video I had assumed Keeley was British. Not sure why I had that impression.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Keeley may very well be poised to offer some lower cost PCB services than a lot what we have seen stateside, so far. Maybe.

 

[giovanni]

Keeley may very well be poised to offer some lower cost PCB services than a lot what we have seen stateside, so far. Maybe.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Should we ask him?!?

 

[falco_femoralis]

I saw that the other day too. His approach to digital pedals was interesting - design the PCB so it has the components of 3 pedals in one, then program the Spin chip to be whatever the pedal is supposed to be.

I also liked the alternative pedal artwork. And Dan seemed perhaps a bit jetlagged, he couldn't match Keeley's energy

 

[Feral Feline]

I'd work there, 36hr week but paid for 40; Thursday lunch prepared by a chef...\

Keeley's right though, need to work out a way to have breakfast everyday — then I'd show up on time.


Always blows my mind that the bigger fx-fish sell that many pedals as to require such large operations...
Must be lotsa bedroom/weekend warriors to serve; I never can fathom/guesstimate the true numbers — I always think it's a niche thing, but wow, that's a big niche because it's not just Keeley, but EQD, EHX, JHS, DBA, D*A*M, BOE (rip), BaT, JAM, TCE, MXR, DOD, CBA, DSM, ETC... and so many more that have more than three letters to their names.


Top-jacks. Finally.

 

[Stickman393]

Gonna be a name dropper.

Stick cousin grew up with him. T'were friends. When I was young he got got me a free keeley mod for my CE-2.

Good dude, that stick cousin.

 

[Einzeln]

I really appreciated Robert’s openness and candor and how jovial he is all the time. I also really appreciate his goal of building a manufacturing company. I think that’s really cool and, not to sound too patriotic, but truly American. What do you guys think?

There is a great risk my perception as a European on what is (truly?) American is being shaped by the latest headlines. And therefore I really appreciate this post, (and many posts here on this forum). Keeley is such a likeable guy, I understand you feel proud.

 

[Passinwind]

I'd work there, 36hr week but paid for 40; Thursday lunch prepared by a chef...\

Keeley's right though, need to work out a way to have breakfast everyday — then I'd show up on time.

When I worked in the ARP factory there was a company cafeteria where we could pre order a very decent hot breakfast and it would be ready for the first break, a little after 9AM for the line I worked on. It was very cheap, in line with the rather modest pay we received. Lots of people wanted to work there anyway, as it felt amazingly loose for a relatively large-ish factory situation.