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| It's Official! The 2nd Annual G8rBowl will be held January 16-19, 2009. Everyone's invited, there's room to crash at Casa G8r (first come, first served). This text file has a list of nearby lodging.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Alrighty! Time to start working the phones and see if I can get a customer appt. in Florida.
Looking forward to it Serge! |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Conflicts with NAMM for those of us in the middle who have to decide either to go east or head west. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | See you there, probably all day Saturday. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Count me in! I'll probably be bringing the missus as well, if other SWMBOs are coming. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | If all goes well, Patty and I will be there Friday afternoon through Sunday.  We'll find nearby lodgings. |
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Location: south east Michigan | About now I'm wishin' I was a snowbird. |
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Location: closely held secret | You are. Enjoy the snow. |
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Location: GA USA | Great! Put me down for a piece of floor for sleeping. Not that I don't love all you guys, but the thought of Mama G8r's vittles is really getting me excited.
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Location: Cicero, NY | Hey, let's give the poor snowbirds a little break, can we? Sure, skiing's great but it's only the thought of a round of golf, a bbq and some swimming that keeps me alive in February. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | No skiing here yet. It might be a dry year. That makes the cabin fever worse. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Will there be grits? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
Will there be grits? If we're lucky! 
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| Mrs. G8r's famous Charleston grits (she was raised in South Carolina) - cooked in cream and topped with shrimp, sausage & onion sauteed in butter with a little Old Bay. Mmmmm, good (no damn wonder I can't lose weight). |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Yeah, those grits sound good!
Loraine will be staying in Fernandina but I'll try to bring some of the Island crew since we're doing a down and back Saturday. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | I'm in for that leather couch again if it's not spoken for! |
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| All yours, Mike. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Count me in for 1 and a couch! |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Originally posted by g8r:
Mrs. G8r's famous Charleston grits (she was raised in South Carolina) - cooked in cream and topped with shrimp, sausage & onion sauteed in butter with a little Old Bay. Mmmmm, good (no damn wonder I can't lose weight). Damn! I won't be able to make it. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Besides, there's always the Waffle House... [/QB] I have a distinct memory of someone's head nearly falling into their grits several times, but you probably don't remember that. |
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Location: Central Florida | Well this sounds like mandatory attendance.
I'm there G8R!!! Can't wait.
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Location: Feeding Hills, MA | Damn! I will be heading back north on the first. I woulda loved to have dropped in to meet some of the faces whose names I've gotten to know...
Mike... |
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Location: Jet City | Man! Wish I could be there Serge. Y'all have fun now. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I'll try to make it for Saturday anyway. I'll check the calendar. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | I've missed so many other gatherings this one has possibilities!
Can't play much, but I can bring my camera.
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| Originally posted by cholloway:
Can't play much ... Here's hoping! You'll be in good company ;)
Hope you can make it! |
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Location: Vernon CT | AGHHHH! Missing another one. My Brother is flying in from California that weekend. I'l be picking him up and chouffering around down to parents homes. ENJOY AlL!!!!!
PS: TJ, Bring IFFY"S scooter so he can get around!! ;) |
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Location: NJ | hmmmmm . . . this MIGHT be a "possibility" . . . .
How far are you from Daytona??
Jeanette's going down for a visit & wanted t'know if I wanted t'go . . . |
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| An easy 2-hr drive NW of Daytona. Cliff that would be farcking outstanding if you could make it! |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I'll brang the CeeGars!!
BTW g8r, I still have the one you left at my house. Temptation, oh the temptation!
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Location: NJ | Sorry, g8r.
SchedulingConflicts make it look like I'm not gonna' be able t'make it.
Hoist a Matusalem for me, & I'll see you guys in March . . . |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just when I got my hopes up....
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| Too bad, Cliff, we'll miss ya. Til March. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | g8r, as much as I'd love to be able to come, I'll be taking classes that week...I'll have to catch everyone in March...
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Location: Jet City | What's in March? Did I miss a post somewhere? |
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Location: Cicero, NY | I believe they're referring to IslandFest II, Damon. |
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Location: Jet City | Ahhh |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Just another in a long list of get togethers we all aim to get to. |
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Location: Utah | Is there an official Amelia Island thread or is it just assumed? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Civil service motto - "Don't sweat at work and don't poop at home!"
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Location: NJ | I seem t'recall Beal posting something(WayBack) that Amelia2 "sold out" two days after Amelia1 was over (& everyone sobered-up) . . . |
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Location: Tennessee | It took longer than two days for some of the folk to sober up ...
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| Way cool if you can make it Bobbo. |
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Location: WNC-God's Country | I'm really going to try to make this trip.....If anyone in my area wants to carpool, let me know..
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | g8r,
Sorry I won't be able to attend...work preps for events on 01-20-09 will be eating up most of my time in January :(
But will see you at the g8r pond for 18! |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Originally posted by War Eagle:
I'm really going to try to make this trip.....If anyone in my area wants to carpool, let me know..
KA Keith,
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Location: WNC-God's Country | Richard........I use to go that way but I kept getting wet..!! |
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| One-month bump. War Eagle - didja get in touch with Cholloway? He was looking for a rideshare. |
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Location: GA USA | Or I can ride with Collin, or we could have a huge caravan. It's all fun. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Either way. My truck has a back seat and covered bed for all the "goodies".
BTW. Just so you know... I smoke like a freight train when I travel (window open, of course!) |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by cholloway:
BTW. Just so you know... I smoke like a freight train when I travel (window open, of course!) TJ and Gway, see, I'm not the only one!!!  |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Is it to early to start asking - "What guitars is everybody bringing?" |
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Location: South of most, North of few | depends what I have at the time. :D |
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| FYI, so nobody duplicates (unless they want to) - Guitars in-house:
1619 Custom Legend (should be freshly back from the spa)
1537 Elite
1615 Pacemaker
1987 Collector's
Adamas 2008 Collector's
Adamas 1687 30th Anniversary Reissue
Takamine TNV360
Larrivee LV-09
Larrivee P-09
My requests: 47RI, iffy's 1680, UTE, (no clue what TJ has/will have by then), hell just about anything, they're all good!
Other gear:
Genz-Benz Shen 100
Crate 15W
Digitech Vocalist Live 4
Boss RC-20XL Looper
Zoom MRS-4 Digital Recorder (we really should try to record)
Behringer mixer
3 mic's
Mic preamp
Please bring a music stand if you have one. I have 3 extra guitar stands.
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Location: Orlando, FL | Damn, g8r! With that stable, we don't rally need to bring any guitars!
I'll bring the 47RI, and probably one or two others... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I was thinking about maybe a shiny bowl RI or two, maybe a Martin or two :eek: or who knows... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by g8r:
iffy's 1680 Check! OK, that's one for the road...
Originally posted by Trader Jim:
who knows... ...NO ONE!!! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | A long neck and whatever is my guitar=du=jour at that time. No need to fill the car. |
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Location: GA USA | I don't know. I don't really have anything I want to bring. Except I think Beal wanted to try out the cowboy Gretsch. |
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Location: GA USA | Maybe we need a Carolina/Georgia drive-down role call. Is Otto planning to attend? |
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| Originally posted by Beal:
...No need to fill the car. Aw, Beal, half the fun is unloading the Suburban. It's like unwrapping a gift and discovering the surprise inside ;) :D
You bringing Guitar-store Mike? Any other island folk? |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I talked to TRboy today, he is his usual "call me the day before we leave" self.
Also, left a message for Keith. Have not heard back from him yet.
Figured we get all the commits then figure out the arrangements.
BTW, I will bring a UTE and a 1681, a stand or three and uhhh...TRboy! |
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Location: Central Florida | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Maybe we need a Carolina/Georgia drive-down role call. Is Otto planning to attend? Present and planning, Cap'n!
May have 1 or 2 civilians with me but could certainly make room in the Astro for 1 or 2 others depending on accompanying gear volume. Anyone passing close by Marion would be welcome to drop their car at my place and ride with us the rest of the way. This flight would be non smoking but the pilot can be bribed to pull over occasionally. :)
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Location: 6 String Ranch | G8R, give Mike a shout on the email, maybe that would twist his arm. I was thinking to see if Robert Sanders would come as well. Maybe Willie too. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | After considering the drive time (as I'm on the road now coming back from Tampa) I will try to beg a little floor space at the G8r casa for Sat night. Got room Serge? |
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| Absolutely, TJ. Safe travels.
We'll be in airports most of the day tomorrow on our way to spend the next 10 days with the outlaws. From shorts and t-shirts to forecast of snow & a high of 22 in the space of a few hours. :rolleyes: |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Thanks Serge, I'll try not to snore too loud. (If Beggin's there, it's a moot point anyway) :D ;) |
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Location: GA USA | In case you missed it "over yonder", I had a few extra minutes at work, and:
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Location: south east Michigan | Very Nice!!! |
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Location: big island | nice jas, but the guitar is missing some crucial elements. perhaps gator claws are hell on strings. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Awesome Jas! I love the stealth Nanos... |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Awesome Jas! I love the stealth Nanos... :D :D :D |
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Location: Orlando, FL | As always Jas,
Great work! |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by lanaki:
the guitar is missing some crucial elements But the mustache is there! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Ah yes, Serge's trademark! Looks great Jas, as usual. |
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Location: Central Florida | WE NEED SHIRTS!!! Or stickers at least.
That is way too cool, Jas. You really do some amazing stuff.
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Great Logo. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | I'm impressed that you managed to make a gator look like Serge. I think gator claws must be hard on the strings. |
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| TWO WEEK BUMP!
Would be nice to get a head count so we can get the appropriate amount of food and beverage - also, any special requests/allergies/etc. if you haven't already told me about them.
Directions from I-75 Exit 389 (SR 222/NW 39th Ave) are here.
Directions from I-75 Exit 387 (SR 26/Newberry Road) are here.
Google makes one mistake with the latter 2 directions - where it says 31st Blvd, it's actually street-signed as 37th Ave (a traffic light).
Directions from I-75 Exit 384 (SR 24/Archer Road) are here.
Coming from any other direction (Beal, I'm talkin' to you) and don't know/don't remember how to get here, email or PM me.
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Location: South of most, North of few | As for head count, I'll be there Sat. mid morning and staying till Sunday noonish. I do have a special request though:
Could you guys please not start chuckling when I pick up a guitar to "play"? :D |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
I do have a special request though:
Could you guys please not start chuckling when I pick up a guitar to "play"? :D Who are you kidding? Aren't you the one I heard tearing through the "Crazy On You" intro at Beggin's? ;) |
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Location: south east Michigan | Oh I've met those kind before. They will be all, "Aw shucks" while looking down at their shuffling feet then pick up a guitar and proceed to make everyone's jaw drop.
I can't wait to hear ya T.J.! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Patty and I plan to attend from noonish Friday to noonish Sunday. We have local lodging reserved.
I have a feeling that I'll be able to establish a new baseline (not bass) by which all others can be 'evaluated'. If that occurs, then TJ et al will certainly rate high.
Actually I'm thinking about bringing Depends and Kleenex for my audience as a humanitarian public service... |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | It will be fun, see you all there. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
I do have a special request though:
Could you guys please not start chuckling when I pick up a guitar to "play"? :D I don't recall you giving us that opportunity in Carolina. Have fun guys. In my mind I'm going to Carolina (oops, Florida). |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Arriving Friday and leavin Sunday Serge! |
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Location: East Tennessee | If I wasn't headed out on another trip with SWMBO I would love to be there. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
I would love to be there. We'll miss ya Mike! |
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Location: GA USA | Okay. Did Keith find a ridin' buddy? Are TR and Beggin riding together? I'd be happy to share with Colin (I ain't skeered of your tabacky), or to stick with the Three Amoebas. |
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| Oh well, looks like the Joisey contingent won't be represented at G8rBowl since Crimson Lake just found out he won't be able to swing the trip down :(
No worries, Mike. We'll see you at SSJ-3, if not sooner! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Patty, my bride, had to back out due to a daughter commitment she overlooked. Now I have to edit a verse to be 'premiered'.
A bit of good news is that I'll have TJ as my co-pilot! 
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Location: south east Michigan | It sounds like you keep Steve in a case and pull him out of storage when you need him. :)
DaBanjo is and awesome player and will turn a casual jam into a musical event.
Wish I could be there.
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| Originally posted by Beal:
I might bring alone da banjo. Now THAT would be big fun... |
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Location: Tennessee | I'll be in Daytona Beach the 10th through the 14th, but have to head back to the left coast before the festivities begin. I'll miss dropping in. Make sure all y'all have fun without me.
BUT ... I will be back in California in time to hook up with the usual suspects and NAMM contingent in Moodyville ... and strut around in my Mr. Big shirt at the Anaheim Convention Center. :cool: |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Bob, why don't you just conveniently "miss your flight". I'm sure G8r could spare a little more floor space. ;) |
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Location: GA USA | I guess them without can use the Southern Style shirts, right? - UNDER the Hawaiian shirts! |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Looks like I'm in for Fri & Sat nites. Trying to hook up with Jas and maybe Beggin' to ride down with me.
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| Originally posted by cholloway:
Got a corner for me to crash in? No problem. Looking forward to meeting you. Might be cozy Sat night with TJ & iffy staying over, but we'll manage. It's gonna be fun! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | You'd look good in a Carmen Miranda hat. :D |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Chollaway..I'm a waitin on an answer from WarEagle before makin final travel plans...either way, can't wait to meet ya!
BTW...tha infamous TRboy is a definite in...at least as a few days ago.
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Location: Tennessee | Man, you guys are killing me. Here I am in Daytona Beach, 98% of the way from CasaBobbo, and I gotta go back Wednesday. I tried to find a way to miss my flight, but I have a long standing commitment to be in Moodyville on Thursday and Friday ... and the real Disneyland with my sweetheart and my youngest on Saturday and Sunday. But March ain't that far out anymore!
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| "what time are things starting on Saturday?" Friday night around 7, when Jas, Cholloway, Beggin, TRBoy & War Eagle get here. :D
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| I imagine TJ & iffy will roll in no later than 9 or 10, DesignZilla around the same time. In case there was any confusion, the time for these guys arriving is Saturday morning. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by g8r:
I imagine TJ & iffy will... ...bring parkas since the temps will get down to 32!!!
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Location: newly redeemed in faith in the system | Sounds like fun.
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Location: newly redeemed in faith in the system | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
And the reason ya can't is...
BTW, welcome to the 'O' Hive Mind! Or should that be a re-welcome? probably none... unless she's not out of CICU yet..
I still have to go to the city manager's office tomorrow, after my meeting today with the councilman and the fire marshall.. and still to the courthouse to file against them for their recent actions and illegal service and full violation of about every FL landlord/tenant statute on the books...
I may also be filing harassment charges with the Sheriff in Bonner County, or at least have them do a code and safety inspection on the homestead... which is just slightly illegal as they are homesteaded here as well...oops.. and not maintaining minimum tenancy here or even close... among many other nasties they have been pulling, which may get him more than a little "time away" but they are pretty close to the Canadian border, He and the wife may just head north real quick. he owns about 2 mil worth of properties... most rentals... and doesn't get it when it comes to following the laws and requirements and a landlord. and has been just thumbing his nose for a looooooong time.
thanks for the welcome.... back... loading the car tomorrow, then up to Gainesville on Tues.
Char's surgery is first scheduled Wednesday morning.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Well I'll be darned! I had no way of knowing it was you.
But I did know that anyone that has a 'blues' name in the sig line in their first post either had done a LOT of reading here prior to joining or had signed up again.
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"what time are things starting on Saturday?" Friday night around 7, when Jas, Cholloway, Beggin, TRBoy & War Eagle get here. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
Man, you guys are killing me. Here I am in Daytona Beach, 98% of the way from CasaBobbo, and I gotta go back Wednesday. Same here, bobbo. I'm going to be in Bradenton in Feb and hopefully meet up with iffy and anyone else who can squeeze it in but the Bowl sounds like a GREAT time. Have fun ever'body. |
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Originally posted by stonebobbo:
Man, you guys are killing me. Here I am in Daytona Beach, 98% of the way from CasaBobbo, and I gotta go back Wednesday. Same here, bobbo. I'm going to be in Bradenton in Feb and hopefully meet up with iffy and anyone else who can squeeze it in but the Bowl sounds like a GREAT time. Have fun ever'body. |
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Originally posted by Trader Jim:
I can make it up there too. I foresee 'Steak 'n Cheese' at the Boiler Room ! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
Have you guys ever eaten at the Olympic?
Yepper. Not enough cholesterol and no juices running down the arms!
But if we do want some Grecian cuisine, that's where we go...
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Thanx Steve (ozwatto)! The 'O' book arrived today from down under. Love the post cards also.
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I heard from WarEagle today, he's coming to Casa Beggin Thursday night and we will await TRboy's arrival Friday A.M. then get going to tha g8r's.
We should be arriving 6 to 7'ish.
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by Beggin:
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Location: Vernon CT | Hey Guys (and Gals if going),
Hope you all have a great time!! Wish I could be there! Enjoy!!
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Location: South of most, North of few | Thanks Bob, wish you could make it too.
Now, on another note, what's everybody bringing? I know Johnny is bringing the 1680 and whatever else, I'm bringing the Josh or the Balladeer RI, and Beal's bringing his guitar of the day + the Baritone 2080. I'm sure Jas is bringing his new Adamas, any more? |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | I'll have my 'ol 1617 with the top crack and maybe my MIC gold top LP copy and the MIK bass for opinions.
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Location: Orlando, FL | I'll bring the 47 RI and the 2007 collector's. Everything else is probably covered by g8r's herd or by what someone else is bringing.
If somebody wants to check out something in my sig line, let me know and I'll bring it. |
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Location: East Tennessee | I would love to be there.
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| Originally posted by cholloway:
...3 guit stands.
Any need for another mic and mic stand??? It'll be mostly unplugged (no PA), but I can phantom power up to 4 mics (I have 3, but only 2 stands), run them thru my mixer and then into the Shen 100.
Everybody please bring one guitar stand for each guitar you bring. If you have a music stand that would help, too.
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I'll bring a couple of stands. Should be good, pick up Debanjo Friday night and head down Sat AM.
It's about a two, 2.5 hour drive, right Serge??
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
and whatever else The 'else' will be a pre-ME 1598, unless someone can think of a different one I can bring. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I'll bring the UTE, for comparison purposes with the 1680. I will also bring the 1681, we can compare it to whatever you'd like. ;) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I'm going to try to get to Johnny's by 6ish, that means leaving my house by 4:30, (yes that's AM). Might be a little late. We should have about 3 hrs from his house or so. Just about the time you guys start waking up. |
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Location: Central Florida | Originally posted by g8r:
What about Otto? He said he's coming, but didn't say when. Otto, you wanna chime in?
Plan on taking off sometime Friday afternoon. Still working out some logistics as Kathy will be coming with me and I won't leave Chase with just anybody. :)
Plan to be there sometime Friday evening anyway. Gits are undecided yet. Maybe the 1687s, (the -9 is just back from Mom's), probably the 1885, and definitely an ugly duckling that just arrived this afternoon and which I have been working on tonight. :cool:
Originally posted by g8r:
It'll be mostly unplugged (no PA), but I can phantom power up to 4 mics (I have 3, but only 2 stands), run them thru my mixer and then into the Shen 100. Yes! Even unplugged, when a whole room full of O's and A's gets jamming it gets kinda tough to sing above 'em without some kind of reinforcement.
I've got extra stands G8r and I'll throw the Peavey Escort in the truck for back-up, too.
Can't wait to see everyone!
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Toby Seacrest ...or was it Dunklemann? |
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Could you post another picture where you aren't standing in front of the butterflies? 
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Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
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Location: Tennessee | Originally posted by Designzilla:
Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Could you post another picture where you aren't standing in front of the butterflies?
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this is just so wrong........ Pretty normal for Dave. |
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". . ScrewYOU, Ladies! . . . . he's MINE!!! . . " |
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Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
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The 20 year reunion of the OFC Tour House Band. |
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The 20 year reunion of the OFC Factory Tour House Band. |
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Location: GA USA | Back to who's bringing what:
Anybody who has an SSB Elite they'd like to unload in the $400-$500 range, email me.
Anybody who might like to look at the Deacon, let me know.
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GoodStuff!! but I wished it "lasted" me longer (damn "evaporation";-) . . .
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We'll miss your presence. Catch ya on the 'next' one.
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
I'm missing you guys terribly right about now... even the ones that aren't there yet!
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Maybe we should call it G8r's flea market... ;) Originally posted by?: How much for a booth? for the record, two of the guitars presented to G8r were requested to be there for evaluation, examination, and possible sale.
the 2771-lx-4 belongs to AJ, and Beal has agreed to take it back down to Amelia along with the Book(That I am hoping that you will all sign for him) and will give him the guitar, book, and Posters for him, which are a vintage Ovation solid body poster, and a Mattingly pen and ink which show a dragon playing a Hagstrom, puffing on a roll your own, and having a grand time at it.
I gave Serge about 20 or so OFC Blue/thick picks, and about 12 Adamas graphite picks, and one Gator graphite pick for Serge. If anyone in attendance wants one...please feel free to take one.
I also gave him an old Fostex mutitrack recording unit(cassette) in working condition,
and if anyone in attendance at G8rBowlII, would like to have it, you may have it free of charge as it was donated to help with my wife's medical expenses by another OFC member here in FL, but no-one was interested in it.
The vipertron was sent over by Slydog, and is an example of what can be done with NOS parts from Miles, some nitrocellulose lacquer as a finish, and a little help from Howie and his guitar techs/luthiers....and is available for sale as well..Al's about to lose his home... and could use some extra cash right now....if he loses his home, he will be moving in with me and Charlotte.
all other items listed as in my trunk are still there, and if anyone in attendance is interested in any of that gear...please feel free to contact me... 321-506-2280 and I will be more than happy to bring them over to Casa G8r for your testing, inspection, and evaluation...
if I am upstairs with Char, on telemetry floors my phone will not receive, so please leave a message.
Best Regards, and have fun all!
and again, Thank You ALL!! for the prayers and good thoughts for my wife!
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| Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Maybe we should call it G8r's flea market... ;) Originally posted by?: How much for a booth? for the record, two of the guitars presented to G8r were requested to be there for evaluation, examination, and possible sale.
the 2771-lx-4 belongs to AJ, and Beal has agreed to take it back down to Amelia along with the Book(That I am hoping that you will all sign for him) and will give him the guitar, book, and Posters for him, which are a vintage Ovation solid body poster, and a Mattingly pen and ink which show a dragon playing a Hagstrom, puffing on a roll your own, and having a grand time at it.
I gave Serge about 20 or so OFC Blue/thick picks, and about 12 Adamas graphite picks, and one Gator graphite pick for Serge. If anyone in attendance wants one...please feel free to take one.
I also gave him an old Fostex mutitrack recording unit(cassette) in working condition,
and if anyone in attendance at G8rBowlII, would like to have it, you may have it free of charge as it was donated to help with my wife's medical expenses by another OFC member here in FL, but no-one was interested in it.
The vipertron was sent over by Slydog, and is an example of what can be done with NOS parts from Miles, some nitrocellulose lacquer as a finish, and a little help from Howie and his guitar techs/luthiers....and is available for sale as well..Al's about to lose his home... and could use some extra cash right now....if he loses his home, he will be moving in with me and Charlotte.
all other items listed as in my trunk are still there, and if anyone in attendance is interested in any of that gear...please feel free to contact me... 321-506-2280 and I will be more than happy to bring them over to Casa G8r for your testing, inspection, and evaluation...
if I am upstairs with Char, on telemetry floors my phone will not receive, so please leave a message.
Best Regards, and have fun all!
and again, Thank You ALL!! for the prayers and good thoughts for my wife!
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| just got back from G8rs, Bill was just leaving and they had just put all of the cheap woodboxes away.. ;) , just kidding...
it was nice to finally put some faces, and shake some hands of the people and friends that I've met here.
I promised Char that I would be back by midnight, and I made it and was a good boy and stayed away from the evil spirits... I took some cell phone pictures... we sang Blue Bayou, Boy Named Sue, aint no sunshine, and a few others..
Thanks very much to Sergio, and his lovely wife and children for hosting this gathering, and to all there for welcoming me, and making me feel at ease. your concern and care for my wife's condition and prayers and good thoughts for her speedy recovery were and are very much appreciated.
Thank you all, it was a nice break from the Hospital.
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Location: Flahdaw | Originally posted by Malabar Glenn:
just got back from G8rs, Bill was just leaving and they had just put all of the cheap woodboxes away.. ;) , just kidding...
it was nice to finally put some faces, and shake some hands of the people and friends that I've met here.
I promised Char that I would be back by midnight, and I made it and was a good boy and stayed away from the evil spirits... I took some cell phone pictures... we sang Blue Bayou, Boy Named Sue, aint no sunshine, and a few others..
Thanks very much to Sergio, and his lovely wife and children for hosting this gathering, and to all there for welcoming me, and making me feel at ease. your concern and care for my wife's condition and prayers and good thoughts for her speedy recovery were and are very much appreciated.
Thank you all, it was a nice break from the Hospital.
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Location: Flahdaw | Please ignore the "mumbo-jumbo" portion of my last post. That was thoughtless and insensitive, but purely unintentional. I'm sorry nonetheless. I truly wish your wife a speedy recovery as well.
(But I still want to know how the grits turned out.) |
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Location: Flahdaw | So you left already? What....did have a tee time you couldn't miss? You barely had time to unload your armored car full of priceless guitars before you had to pack em all back up. Unlike me, you know how NOT to wear out a welcome. |
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| New thread started in the Fan Gatherings section, with a couple of pictures. Many more pics to follow from the attendees when they get home.
A huge thank you to everyone who came. We had BIG fun! Now for some sleep, since we were up playing from Friday evening until Saturday morning around 4:30, up again around nine, then nearly nonstop playing (except for food breaks) until 2:30 this morning.
A very special thank you to lady G8r, the love of my life, for all she did to keep everyone well fed, well watered, and happy.
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Yep.... She's the best!
You are all alright to g8r
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Location: Orlando, FL | A huge thanks to Serge, Jhimli and Rohan, for all the hospitality. The food was wonderful, as usual. Thanks for puttin' us up and puttin' up with us!
I had a great time. Played a whole bunch of great guitars and got to jam with a bunch of talented (and modest) people.
It was great to see a bunch of old OFC buddies again and meet a bunch more. Thanks to everybody who came, it was great jammin with ya! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just rolled in the door, and here's the good news: Iffy and I are in the same medical condition as when we left!! A great big thanks to the G8r's for a great time and hospitality, not to mention Jhimli's cooking! Serge, how do you stay so slim?? Thanks to Beal for all the stories and those weird chords he seems to always come up with, to Steve De banjo for the great lessons and show he put on, (ever hear lead played on a banjo?) and to all the rest for just being there for the great time we all had. If anyone ever gets a remote chance to attend a get together from the OFC, don't hesitate a bit. You will be sorry if you don't make it. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Serge,
Just a quick note to thank you, Jhimli and Rohan for the absolutely wonderful time, efforts and FOOD!
The grits/shrimp/sausage was awesome! I even had some for dessert...
BTW, TJ lived up to his name on the way back home! :D More later... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
BTW, TJ lived up to his name on the way back home! :D More later... Which name, "Cannon"? |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | I'm home... safe and sound. So's Jas.
G8R and Mrs. G8R,
Thank you for all the hospitality and effort it took to host this weekend. I had a GREAT time!
Gotta go fix myself sumptin' to eat.
Mmmmm, Shrimp-N-Grits!!! (yeah, RIGHT) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
BTW, TJ lived up to his name on the way back home! :D More later... Which name, "Cannon"? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | stopped at a used car lot and traded models??? |
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Location: GA USA | A great time. Here's what I can remember of it:
Friday:
Tangy Chicken Curry, guitars 'til 4am
Saturday:
Shrimp and grits, sausage and pasta, guitars 'til 2am
Sunday:
French toast and pork BBQ
The shrimp & grits stands out as possibly my favorite thing ever. Thanks to the g8rs. And it was a pleasure to meet DeBanjo and our new friend Cathy. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Heading home, as I'm cruising down I75, TJ, my co-pilot, gets a call on his cell phone. The next thing I know I'm listening to 60 miles worth of his 'wheeler dealer trader' spiel. First for one guitar, then TWO! I was LMAO and he got that SE grin of his.
I think he had been a bit depressed that the jam was over. But that call really lifted his spirits. You want to talk about a sick puppy, I meant SICK!!! |
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Location: GA USA | I posted a few more. It may be time to ditch the 08 Tour Pix thread. |
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Location: Central Florida | Just got in about an hour and half ago. Got the gear hauled in, got the young 'un to bed and figured we better check in.
Had us a LARGE TIME at GatorBowl 2. Hospitality at the g8r household is unmatched anywhere and the eats were fantastic! Hats off to Lady g8r for some incredible cuisine.
Jamming was the best ever and went into ridiculous hours both nights. :D
Man it’s hard to quit when you're having that much fun!
Thanks g8r for a perfect weekend and thanks to all of my OFC buddies for again reinforcing what I already know to be true. The fact that I am incredibly blessed with some amazing friends.
Hoping everyone else is home safe and sound or close to it by now.
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Location: Flahdaw | Sorry to all. I sent a reply on the Fan Gathering page before reading the rules that you are NOT supposed to do that. Posts are for pictures only. I won't do THAT again. I'm still learning my way around this forum thing, and I'm slower than most. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | "...I'm slower than most."
The paradox of the OFC - most of us here are slower than most. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Glad to see you guys stopped at a decent hour, 2 Am. We got back to the Island at midnight so we went to see Pam and Davis and sat it with them for a tune each. We got back to the house at @ also.
To Serge and Jhimli, the best, we love you guys!
To all the other attendees, the same. See you next time. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | I had a FOOT STOMPIN' good time!! :D (more on that later....)
A great BIG THANK YOU to Serge and Jhimli for hosting this event and putting up with all of us!
Your hospitality is endless.
Jhimli's meals were superb!
Great to meet Steve (debanjo) he's a SUPER picker and a great storyteller, and Cathy (Otto's LOHL) a lovely lady and a real trooper....she hung in there till the wee hours each night with all us wild-eyed guitar nuts....... ;) I hope they both had a good time and become regular attendees.
THANKS to Keith (WarEagle) for his wonderful original songs and for doin' the drivin' for us SC boyz!
Great to see everyone else too!....I'm proud to call y'all friend!
Lastly........Thanks to everyone for enduring my ear shatterin', eyes bleedin', (stomach turning? :eek: ) attempts at singin'.....hope y'all have a quick recovery!
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Location: SoCal | Sounds like a great time!
I got 2 questions. First, who brought the Guild? Beautiful guitar. Second, what did everybody think of the K1111 reissue? I think those are absolutely killer guitars! |
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Location: GA USA | That Guild is the first one to escape the factory. How 'bout that! Beal brought it, and said it's $3200 list price. |
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Location: south east Michigan | But who did it belong to?? |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Paul,
Beal brought the Guild.....It's the first one off the assembly line at the factory.....presented to Beal as a gift!
Quality of build looked good....
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Location: south east Michigan | Originally posted by TRboy:
presented to Beal as a gift!
Quality of build looked good If you're gonna give it to Beal, it darn well better be good. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | I thought the Guild looked, sounded and played very nice. Way overpriced, but there seems to be a lot of that going around lately. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Keith (War Eagle) also brought his Caras(sp?) he got from Dream Guitars... Absolutely stunning!
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Location: WNC-God's Country | Had a wonderful time....Thanks so much to Mrs. Mr. and Lil' Gator for food and hospitality...Enjoyed meeting new folks and seeing friends...We'll have to get together soon...Everyone take care, especially you Zilla !!
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Location: big island | what's the general consensus on the Charis guitar? i know they are gorgeous, but how's the sound and playability? |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | The action was a little high on Keith's Charis (not unplayable) but it was great for Bluegrass and FingerStyle pickin' in the hands of DeBanjo and Beal.......Sounded Saw-weeeet! |
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