Posted Thu Mar 8, 2012, 10:54am Subject: ***Sold***
Here’re more stuff going out of my collection:
Mazzer Major grinder
Biggest flat burrs on the market-83mm
Quick grind speed
Stepless
Pro: -The big mother of all flat burrs grinders, 83mm! Works like a charm to bring out the best flavors from your beans -Built like a tank, for the price of slightly higher than a new Baratza Vario -Motor and everything else works perfectly -Doser mechanism smooth as butter -Just broken-in burrs, 15-20lbs coffee through since the burrs was replaced with a Mazzer OEM burr - Weighs about 45lb so it doesn’t slide on the counter when pulling the doser. - Fluffy grind with the doser - Great for single dosing, very little retention with brushing. <0.2g
The bad: Not exactly that bad, most of them has to do with cosmetic issue, none that affects functionality. It has no hopper or doser lid, but great for single dosing. And the body has some scratches over it. I had a DIY counter pad at the bottom so it doesn’t slide or scratches the counter.Not exactly pretty but they work well and are hidden under the grinder.
Personal experience: I am no expert but here's my personal opinion after trying many grinders with so different coffees. From my experience, some coffee actually works better with a big flat grinder than with a titan conical grinder. The flat burrs tend to give a more chocolatey and smooth profile that is more enjoyable in my opinion. While titan does bring out the liveliness(brightness) of the coffee, it could be over-the-top sometimes for people that doesn't like too bright of a shot(me). From my experience, most heavy-chocolatey espresso blends like Redline and caramel-loaded coffee(like Klatch's Brazil Rainha) with some level of brightness will do very well in a flat burrs as compared to the conical counterpart.
calblacksmith Moderator Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 5,685 Location: Riverside, Ca, U.S.A. Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: ECM Veneziano A1 Grinder: Many different commercial Vac Pot: 40s era Silex Drip: Milita, Bunn&Curtis... Roaster: Cast iron pan, gas burner
Posted Fri Mar 9, 2012, 8:05am Subject: Re: For Sale: Mazzer Major grinder
Samuel What are you doing to me????
I just sold 1 SJ and I still have 2, now I want your grinder!!!!!
I really don't see myself using it as I have an automatic grinder for every day use, it is so nice to just bump the PF in and get a nice dose of fluffy grinds out.
This is under serious thought by me at the moment.............
In real life, my name is Wayne P.
Feed the newbs, starve the trolls and above all enjoy what you drink!
Common you neeeeeeeeeed this grinder it! (yes i am an instigator).
You know those people that want to tell you how to raise your kids but have none of their own? That is how i feel when someone with a kitchen appliance tells me how the merits or dis-merits of my machine or how to use it.
Posted Fri Mar 9, 2012, 8:43am Subject: Re: For Sale: Mazzer Major grinder
Hahaha!! Wayne, you, don't hog all the good grinders to yourself! Let this goes to someone else. Hahaha!
Cory, that's okay. =P I am sure you would be very happy with the Super Jolly too. If I guess correctly, that is probably from Wayne. I am sure he did a good job adding nice touches to the grinder! Definitely look much nicer than mine!
Thanks John!! =P Hope you enjoy your Mazzer Major too. I certainly did enjoy mine very much and especially the retention(there lack of) and cup quality. My favorite grinder on the list among all actually. Pharos follows real close behind.
For a price of almost a new Vario, you can't go wrong with this. hahaha. Seriously a tank built quality with almost nothing to fail, and a hefty 83mm burrs at that! I sincerely hope this grinder would go to someone just starting out or upgrading from their sub $200 grinder. That'd be perfect and instant upgrade just like what I experienced.
calblacksmith Moderator Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 5,685 Location: Riverside, Ca, U.S.A. Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: ECM Veneziano A1 Grinder: Many different commercial Vac Pot: 40s era Silex Drip: Milita, Bunn&Curtis... Roaster: Cast iron pan, gas burner
Posted Fri Mar 9, 2012, 9:51am Subject: Re: For Sale: Mazzer Major grinder
AWWWWWWW CRUD!
Sam, no I wish I could of helped Cory, I had two people ask for that newly rebuilt grinder and sadly, Cory was about half an hour behind the other person.
Well, I have some money in my paypall account so I can add to it and this would be an excellent chance to "trade up" to the Major and give it a good workout and lets see what it can do. I even have the missing parts (hopper and doser lid) from the other two SJs LOL!
OK, DAWG GONE IT!
I'll take it.
Shoot, the wife is going to kill me!
Sending Email as soon as I post this.
EDIT: OK, this is a great deal here so I will be passing on one of my SJs at a starter price too, like I did with the rebuilt one, good deal for the buyer on that one, it runs like new and looks it too. Heck, I don't need either of the SJs so likely they both will be passed on to people starting out or trading up from "starter" grinders. My silver one has been an old friend to me, I have had it since I bought my Oscar, It has been in the house for a long time.
In real life, my name is Wayne P.
Feed the newbs, starve the trolls and above all enjoy what you drink!
Posted Fri Mar 9, 2012, 12:49pm Subject: Re: For Sale: Mazzer Major grinder
Alright. To Wayne he goes! I am sure my beloved Major will have a nice new look with Wayne. Do post a photo when you get the work done! Gonna miss him ;(
You know those people that want to tell you how to raise your kids but have none of their own? That is how i feel when someone with a kitchen appliance tells me how the merits or dis-merits of my machine or how to use it.
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