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Location: PDX | Phil's hoisting the Official PNW OFC Gathering II in the coolest location this year. Alas, some of can't make the trip.
So, i'm opening the house up again for a gathering on July 14th. dvd and i have been in contact and i will be coordinating the logistics.
Drop me a PM if you can make it. I will develop details as it becomes clear how many folks plan on attending.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Greg, you and Sheri were great hosts last year. Your cool back yard was the perfect venue, and your kebobs were second to none! I'd be happy to join in again this year. I'll be there on the 14th, let me know what I can bring. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Well, as there's only going to be two of us (& SWMBOs!) at the Vancouver Island Musicfest I don't know that we can call it a PNW-OFC gathering...but one way of the other it WILL be an international incident.
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Location: PDX | We've already got a few folks who are going to try and make it. Perhaps if you also post here it may help entice others.
Portland folks should definitely see if they can clear their calenders. We had a great time last year.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Where two or more are gathered... there will be GAS!
Of course its an OFC gathering! If we start requiring rules and definitions it ain't gonna be fun any more!
Pick where you're planted!
Greg's is a great idea. I'll see what my Wife thinks about a junkett. I was considering hosting one on July 7th (me and Woz's birthdays) but I'll be in a wedding instead. Still get cake... |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | I'll run it up the flagpole. I might even have a critter outta the BFLG Lab by then! I WILL bring the 1537, and probably, Ol' Josh. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Aside from the obvious, let me know if you need us to bring anything. Potato salad, drinks, guitar stands, patch cables, etc., etc., etc. |
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Location: PDX | Definitely guitar stands!
We will figure out the details as we get closer and have a firmer grasp on the head count.
PNW OFC Lite it is :)
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Location: Central Massachusetts | LOL why do I get the feeling this year we will have 10 guitars and 30 stands! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | So... If I come, do I actually have to be able to PLAY a guitar? :confused: |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | As I determined easily last year, your playing skills are irrelevant. Your comraderie is, though. Everyone was the epitome of tact & diplomacy, & very encouraging, in regard to my obviously limited skills.
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
So... If I come, do I actually have to be able to PLAY a guitar? :confused: Of course not! But you will certainly want to play one, or two, or ... There are usually some fantastic guitars that show up.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You got Tim to come out of hiding. I doubt I can make it, but if I can, what guitar (singular) should I bring? This assumes I will drive over in the Boxster with a guitar in the passenger seat instead of my wife. I could bring an Ultra GS or 2 in the back trunk, but can't fit any acoustic Ovations in the trunk. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | never can tell, by then you might have an OFC to show off!
Arthur, no talent required. They let me in last time! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Phil,
We finally got out of the minivan phase. Actually, we had 4 VW campers before we had the Honda Odyssey. Traded that on a Pilot. The Pilot is not as practical, but I don't feel as bad about driving the same vehicle that 3 other people have at the same intersection.
I will probably be in Portland for a wedding on June 23 and don't want to go back 3 weeks later unless I make it into a somewhat enjoyable trip.
Last year when we did this it was the 3rd weekend in a row that I was in Portland. That's too much for someone who doesn't live there.
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Location: closely held secret | Sadly (well, for me at least... ymmv) as much as I would like to, I won't be able to make it. The 14th lands squarely in the middle of our annual church family camp weekend.
We had a good time last year, but I'm sure you'll all manage to have some level of fun without me. Should raise the average skill level, if nothing else.
Mark, I would miss seeing your OFC guitar if I hadn't played a certain one every chance I got in CT. You're gonna love it. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | My suggestion? Read The God Delusion, quit the church, and come to the gathering.
But I'm the spawn of Satan, don't listen to me....
......I suppose this means you're not gonna sign my copy of your cd now? |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | John, maybe you could send us a life-size cardboard cutout of yourself and we'll prop it up and play your CD on a loop.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Idaho Mark asks: "Which guitar to bring?..."
Interesting dilemma, I'm seriously considering the 1112, with all the cracks.
It's a POS, but it do sound nice.
Then I have to think of a song that I can play all the way through...
Knockin' on Heaven's Door? (naw)
Where Do The Children Play? (that's better)
Be the most inspiration to practice that I've had.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | FYI... Ray -- the local Kaman rep -- has thrown his name in the hat as well.
Maybe he'll bring some fun new toys to show off again!
I think last year he had a Collector's, a 2080, and a cool LX model with all sorts of pieces cut away to show off the technology. |
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Location: closely held secret | Sorry, Phil. The only 'God delusion' I'm familiar with is the one that people who can deny He exists are under.
I'd be happy to sign your CD. No extra charge. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Well, okay. If you're sure we're both safe....
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | OMA, bring the 1112. I'll bring plenty of SuperGlue & razorblades. Oh, not the help you were looking for? That's OK, I'm a skilled helper; it's second-nature.
OK, I am familiar with "Knockin'". Maybe we can do a duet, or lean on our more skilled brethren for lead accompaniment. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | I just copied off "Where Do The Children Play". I'll work on it. |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Well, okay. If you're sure we're both safe.... I didn't say that. |
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Location: PDX | About a month to go. We've got four or five confirmed (barring life commitments).
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Location: Boise, Idaho | What are you guys doing Friday night? I'm coming over for a wedding on Saturday. My daughter has to be there for the rehearsal and dinner Friday at 5, but I don't have anything planned. If you want to get together someplace, I'll buy the first round. |
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Location: PDX | Definitely, i'm in for that! Where is the rehearsal located? We'll find someplace near there.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I'll buy the first round. I said that once, to a small group of Beaver Valley Ski Patrol dudes who helped-me-out on a project.... $450.00 later... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by gh1:
Definitely, i'm in for that! Where is the rehearsal located? We'll find someplace near there.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Yah I'd be up for that. Anybody else in for something casual Friday evening? If not, the three of us can take this offline to coordinate. |
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Location: PDX | There's a few tavern type that are kind of central. West of Portland
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Rock Creek Tavern
Both McMenamins establishments.
And a little farther west, out in the "sticks" (well, at least the last time i was there) is the Helvatia Tavern Doesn't have it's own website.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I think I've been to all of those places. I'll see if my folks want to go to dinner at one of them and maybe you guys could just meet us there for dinner or after.
I think the rehearsal is off Helvetia road, so the Helvetia Tavern might be really close. There isn't much "out in the sticks" anymore. My relatives have lived in Hillsboro since the early 70s when it was a farm town of 15,000. I think it's up to about 85,000 now and intersects with a bunch of other little towns. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | CPR is a zoo on a Friday night. That's where all the local geeks go to unwind. RCT wouldn't be bad. Trying to think outside the McM's box, which is hard, as they're about the only game in town on the west side.
Closer in I've heard the Raccoon Lodge is good, and Laurelwood in NW is definitely a winner.
We can bottom out on something when the time gets closer.. weather and event calendars may offer some suggestions. ;)
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Hey all, checking in from vacation on Cape Cod... where are we on the party in Portland on the 14th? Who's in? What do I need to bring? |
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Location: PDX | Welcome back dvd -- now get that flooring laid! :)
Bring your guitars and libations. I have the food covered.
I have the following list, those in parentheses are unconfirmed.
gh1
dvd
tdeej
seesquare
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ray -- Ovation rep
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If anyone needs directions or contact info, PM me.
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Location: closely held secret | Sorry I'll have to miss it, we had a lot of fun last time.
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Sorry I'll have to miss it, we had a lot of fun last time.
We'll be in the woods, voluntarily lowering our standard of living. Well that sucks. Now no one showing up can actually play the guitar.
(just kidding folks :) )
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by gh1:
Well that sucks. Now no one showing up can actually play the guitar.
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That's why I'm gonna bring the Ugliest guitar I've got!
But, on that note, it is a tough decision! |
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Location: PDX | Ok -- coming up this weekend!
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Location: closely held secret | At least it should be cooler by then.
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Sorry guys, won't be able to make it. Summer's filled up much too fast.
More about the weekend just past on another thread in a moment or two. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | For those attending, any requests for critters-of-note?
'68 Josh White
'81 1624
'79 1617
'83 1537
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Sorry guys, won't be able to make it. Summer's filled up much too fast.
More about the weekend just past on another thread in a moment or two. DRAT!!!! |
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Location: North Idaho | Originally posted by seesquare:
For those attending, any requests for critters-of-note?
'68 Josh White
'81 1624
'79 1617
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Regal RC-2 (brass-body resonator) I would like to see the Josh White.
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Location: PDX | tdeej;
I'd like to compare your 1547 with mine for one.
Did you end up getting a small body guitar? If so bring that too!
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Location: North Idaho | We'll miss not seeing you and your OFC, Mark. As soon as our Koas hit the NW, we'll have to plan another get together.
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Geez, no doubt! Supposed to be 107 on Thursday, while I'm out thrashing tennis balls. "Mad Dogs & Englishmen", eh wot?! Nice thing about an Adamas- you could probably play it under a water misting apparatus, when its that scorching.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | I just ordered a Bigsby tremelo for my Eclipse.. should arrive Friday.. figured we could install it at the shindig as a team building exercise! ;)
I also swapped out the pups for it last night and now I can't get one of the tiny screws to bite into wood.. Chris I'm hoping you might have some suggestions on how to fix it... maybe inject a sawdust/glue mixture into the hole to give it something to grab?? |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | oh hey Chris, I saw that regal on your list and assumed it was the same reso as last year but this one looks different. I'd be interested in seeing it if you've got room to throw it in. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Notes for Saturday:
- DVD's gonna have a Woody!
- Dremel pilot holes for starting small screws.
- Anyone coming from around here that could deliver a package?
I'll miss you guys.
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Sorry, but I think I'll have to miss this one. I'll be in Vancouver for farmer's market until 4, but I'd have to have my brother drive a second car and drive himself back, which means that I'd have to drive the cargo van back later and deal with the odds and ends leftovers by myself...adds a couple hours AFTER I get back to Oly from there, which is already about a two hour drive.
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Actually, Deeve, you can use the tip of a toothpick (tapered end, already!), split in half, and a spot of Titebond. Damp rag to clean up the squeeze-out. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Andrew, what time does the market open and what is the address? I may swing by and say hi on my way to the shindig. Perhaps you and your brother could both stop by for a bit. I'm sure you could unload some of the leftovers on us. Is 4 when the market ends, or when you're all packed up and ready to leave? Seems a shame for you to be so close and not get a chance to say hi.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Andrew, does the market have a stage or a shaded OFC Jam area? :rolleyes: |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Actually, the market has both...right down from our booth is a covered 20x10 area that they use for a lot of small shows (there's a bluegrass band that plays a lot). You could contact the market and see if they've got something scheduled this week or not. The manager's name is Robert, and you can get him through the website at www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com .
The market actually runs from 9:00 to 3:00, and we usually get packed down between 3:30 and 4. If it was just me, I'd come down in a heartbeat (provided I could stash a couple guitars in there somewhere), but my brother wouldn't be in to it, and I know I'd never convince him to go "hang out" in Portland for the evening...
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Location: Eugene, Oregon | Hi Folks,
I am new to the Fan Club and recently purchased my first Ovation--a used 1970's Breadwinner solid-body electric that I found about a month ago on Craig's List:
http://eugene.craigslist.org/msg/354850695.html
(I hope the link still works).
I absolutely love the guitar and its distinctive sound! Through the OFN site I learned about customer serviceperson extraordinaire John Budny, and I was able to purchase NOS replacements for this guitar's damaged and missing parts--amazing!
Are solid-body electrics welcome at the PNW mini or is it just for acoustic instruments? If the Breadwinner is welcome, maybe I'll try to finish putting the guitar back together on Friday night and drive up from Eugene to Portland on Saturday.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Wow, congrats, you stole that guitar!
Welcome to the club, by the way.
I'll be taking delivery of a hand-built breadwinner of sorts myself at the party. I'll also be bringing my Eclipse, which is a pre-breadwinner Ovation hollowbody electric. Greg has some solidbody electrics that will be there as well and there will be amps, too. Your BW will fit right in, even if it's in pieces!
PM Gh1 for details. (Find one of his posts earlier in this thread and click the "handshaking" icon near his name to send him a private message.) |
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Location: Eugene, Oregon | Thanks DVD! I've sent a PM to gh1--looking forward to meeting some local OFNers.
Was the Eclipse a 335 style double cutaway? If so, I think I played one at a music store in Boston in 1971--but I could be wrong. The instrument I played was set up to demo the Hammond Condor guitar effects box (an early and ill-fated guitar synth) that Zappa played on Chunga's Revenge. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Yes, you're in the ballpark. Ovation actually had several models that resembled the 335. Thunderheads and Tornados had more traditional finishes. The Eclipses were Thunderheads with unattractive grain on the bodies, so they sprayed them with the black polane textured bowl paint and sold them cheap....
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Okay, so after much debate...
I'm going to have to pass, guys. I'd love to go, but logistically this just isn't going to work this time. Kind of sucks to be so close anyway and not attend, but oh well. Amy's having a tough time as it is with 3 kids 3 and under, so it would be good for me to get home earlier rather than later anyway.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Andrew, what a bummer. I'll swing by to say hi and pick up some of your wares on the way to the shindig. No need to bring the guitar, at least as far as I'm concerned. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I'm telling you girls.....you gotta black out the second weekend in July for the Vancouver Island Music Fest.
2 1/2 days camping, listening to music, even playing some. (This year was particularly good listening, so there was less playing than normal)
PLUS, you get a good comfortable visit in and share good times. Nothing rushed. I come back feeling like I've had a week off. (of course, I can't hear the all-night revelers. Combination of earplugs and sleeping the sleep of the innocent....can't remember where I stole it.) |
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Location: North Idaho | Made the trek. What time do the festivities start? Anything you need us to bring? |
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Location: PDX | Hi Tim:
Any time around 1:00 is fine. Just bring your guitar(s) and something you'd like to drink. I've got food covered.
Looks like the weather is moderating a bit for us as well!
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | See? that's the advantage of a Canadian gathering.
While you're all sweltering in 100 degrees, we've got a balmy 37+.
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Location: Upper Left USA | I'm hoping that DVD's guitar actually makes it to Greg's house today via USPS. I'm also thinking that there may be a new OFC Record for the number of members thinking they heard the sound of a four cylinder mail jeep that never makes it out of first gear!
Followed by the number of slobbering enthusiasts that will greet the Postal Carrier...
Enjoy my friends! Keep us posted.
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Location: big island | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Heck. I've done both behind one boat! :D :D |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | More like "The most senile & organic to purloin the packing materials"! I had to jet out of the festivities, and forgot to take the cedar top-pieces (heck, Greg handed me my cooler- almost forgot it, too!). S'OK.....I have a couple of cedar sets here, but it would have lent some interesting history & anecdote to a BFLG project.
Actually, it was a good outing. DVD, tdeej, gh1, OMA, & me. SWMBO was disappointed we didn't produce more musical noise. Apparently, all the "scratching" we did was NOT on the guitars.
The parcel did arrive, and we all fondled the critter. It appeared to function flawlessly!
Affected a small repair to DVD's Eclipse. Bamboo splinters in small orifices- not for the faint-of-heart. Actually, it was real easy.
Had a brief discussion with gh1, about the next PNW-OFC Gathering. Maybe Spring '08, in YakiVegas? I have the room- 35 X 12 covered patio, large back yard, plenty of parking (sorry, Greg!), and easy access. Generally centralized, at least for the Washington-Idaho contingent. 2 1/2 hours from Seattle, 3 from Portland, 3 1/4 from Spokane.
I have volunteered The Spousal Unit for extracurricular activities, for non-rabid, albeit supportive, partners.
Anyrate, it was a good time, and we need to keep it going. And, I learned there is noise to be made, beyond the 5th fret!! Gotta tweak some fretwires, I guess. |
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December 2003
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Yes it was great fun. Not sure what happened to the kindling once we realized that Chris had left it behind.
Thanks Chris for the quick fixit. Thanks to Greg and Sheri for the great hospitality once again. And thanks to all for the great conversation. I suspect the Ovations were actually eeked out by other brands this time.. many flavors of ice-cream!
Speaking of sweets, I popped in on Andrew at the farmers market on the way over.. said hi and picked up some delicious sweet breads that were enjoyed by all.
Didn't get a chance to put the Bigsby on the Eclipse, I'll do that on my own.
And MWoody, thanks for the great beastie.. it's everything I was hoping for. Loved the DVD TRC. We all admired the aesthetics and craftsmanship. pics to be posted soon. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I had fun! And I GOT TO FONDLE MY FIRST ADAMAS!!
My response? "I gotta get me one of these!"
We didn't get any neighborhood-rousing-jams going, but we did pass around a bunch of guitars and eat some good grub!
[Let's keep our Priorities straight!]
As for me, I thought about bringing my 1112 Beater, cuz it is Loud. But then I decided to play what others brought, which was much more fun.
I did bring my 1115 for some expert advice...
All-in-All, we had some good fellowship (and sister-ship).
I gotta get out more often. I look forward to our next Gathering. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "I had fun! And I GOT TO FONDLE MY FIRST ADAMAS!!
My response? "I gotta get me one of these!"
This my Friends is the biggest reason that Al and Miles have proselytized (take that Chris!) us so that we can further spread the virus known as Ovation GAS...
The soundboard packing materials were actually Sitka Spruce but had some issues and didn't match. Would have made some great coasters though!
Would have loved to be there, kinda felt I was in a way but meeting-greeting and coveting your guitars is the best part!
I may be brave enough for an August invite if I finish the deck, redo the bedroom, fix the sewer... |
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Location: PDX | Thanks for making the trip folks! It was a casual affair, more conversation than music, but a lot of cool guitars.
My two favorites were Tim's two 00's. A Tacoma all koa custom built (with a great history) and his Martin 00-16C. The Tacoma had stellar tone and, to my ear, raised above the Martin by a decent margin.
The other guitar which i really liked was Chris' beat to heck Josh White. That guitar had mojo to spare!
Arthur's 12 string had the truss rod bursting through the back of the neck -- it was such a sad sight, and not much could be done about it.
Dave brought his Eclipse, and received his MWoody special. Nice guitars, but not enough to get me to give up my Swan.
Chris, PM me your address and i'll get the spruce in the mail for you.
Dave left with a very cool new guitar!
Cheers all! |
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November 2002
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Yeah, definitely the last one. Although, an apt metaphor for my dexterity- "Is that guitar buzzing, or is that your technique?"
Hmmmmmmmm.......thanks, Greg.
Spruce? Really? I'm fired! I was sadly mistaken, then. Shoulda given it a good sniff, I suppose.
OK, back into the bowels of the lab......... |
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OFC Gathering: PNW mini