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Location: Utah | Two for me. My vote goes for the hard copy not the CD. |
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Location: SoCal | I'll get one.... |
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Location: NW Montucky | I'd go for one! Have you put much thought into how you'd handle photo submissions? Would/will you be asking for shots of certain guitars, or will you have an "open" photo submission period and select the best photos? My stable is small compared to many of you here, but it might provide extra incentive to get me off my lazy arse and take some nice pics of the O's I have! |
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Location: Germany | ...and another one here |
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Location: Orlando, FL | And the torch is passed! I'll take one.
Thanks Patch. |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | One here! |
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Location: SoCal | another one here... |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | +1
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Over thirty pre-orders so far. Can we get a few more?
As far as picture submissions go, it will be open season. The only request I will make is that we not use guitars that have already been used in other calendars. And please realize that there are only twelve months, so sadly, not everyone's can be used.
When I ask for submissions, I will also include guidelines. (I'm still working on them.) But if you have an Ovation or Adamas, feel free to submit.
Thanks everyone! |
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Location: France | I'll get one too ! |
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Location: Tennessee | Please make sure you have my name on the list. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I've got you down for the usual dozen Bobbo....  |
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Location: Ontario, Canada | I would love to buy one! Count me in 'fer sure. |
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Location: Texas | I'm in for one.
(Thanks for picking up the project Patch.)
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Location: Colorado | I am in for two - one for me - one for the daughter....let us know about how to submit pics....I prefer hard copy from snail mail. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I've finished building the template for the calendar. We've gotten enough pre-orders to justify a small order. The only detail not nailed to the wall is a cost estimate for printing, but I am assured it will be reasonable.
As a result, I think it is time for you all to start thinking of picture submissions. Soon (maybe right after Easter) I will ask the mods to post a sticky with full submission details. But here are the basics:
1) Several high-quality prints, from various angles, of single instruments. (You can submit more than one set of photos, but I expect enough members to contribute that none should expect more than one month.) Please be aware that I may have to alter the size or possibly crop your photos for formatting and aesthetics, so save copies for yourself.
2) I would like the technical specs for each instrument. Please copy-paste the list below and include any details you have.
Full Name (of your guitar) and Model Number
Year Built:
(i.e. 1982)
Description:
(i.e. 6-string A/E)
Body Type:
(i.e. Deep Bowl)
Top:
(i.e. Solid Sitka Spruce)
Bracing:
(i.e. Ovation Fan)
Scale Length:
(i.e. 25 1/4”)
Fret Board:
(i.e. Walnut)
Fret Inlay:
(i.e. Pearl Dots)
Bridge:
(i.e. Carved Walnut)
Epaulettes:
(i.e. 5-wood, Inlaid)
Pick-Up:
(i.e. Ovation High Output)
Nutwidth:
(i.e. 1 11/16”)
Pre-Amp:
(i.e. Op-Pro Studio)
Include any pertinent additional information you would like to say about your instrument.
ONE LAST THING!
Don't send anything yet. Wait until the official request pops up with the email address to use, deadline, etc. I will ask Miles to make it a sticky thread/announcement to keep it where we can find it.
Thanks everyone for your interest! |
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Location: SoCal | Just a suggestion, but I think you're over thinking this...... |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Simplifying; pics with specs.....
Otherwise I'll have to look them up.
Edited by Patch 2012-03-30 4:27 PM
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Location: Flahdaw | Additional info needed:
Place purchased:
(i.e. Goodwill Auction)
Modifications:
(i.e. OMA paintjob)
Bed slept in night prior to purchase
(i.e. DaveKell's)
Shirt worn while playing
(i.e. Gay-looking Darkbar white polyester)
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Location: SoCal | Guitars are cool, but I think you might want to look for more pics with people. They are what make, or at least used to make, the board interesting.... |
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Location: Tennessee | People playing Ovation guitars would be cool ...
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Location: Boise, Idaho | db, send me that shirt and I'll wear it when I mow my lawn before I take any pictures. Actually, I probably won't take any more pictures in the back yard so the lawn police won't get after me. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Well I got some unexpected encouragement about this project today. I met my printing contact at church this morning and made a point to take an older OFC ccalendar to give her an idea of the materials/quality I was shooting for.
She was a bit excited when I approached, with the kind of look that says "I can't wait to tell you this!"
Apparently, her shop normally sends small projects like this out to a subcontractor. But when she took the proof I had emailed to her last week to her boss (looking for a quote), he told her that it looked too nice to subcontract and he would prefer to handle it himself, in-house. He promised a quote ASAP as soon as we nailed down the technical specs for the job. That shouldn't take too long now that they have the copy I provided.
So I don't know that it will be something everyone likes, but it sure sounded nice to hear such a compliment this AM. I had already made a few aesthetic "improvements" to the template since the proof, and I'm sure others will present themselves with various photo submissions. I may be biased, but I like the look so far.
As soon as I have a hard print quote, I can kick the real process into gear. Hopefully you'll all like the end result. |
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Location: Miami | +1!!
And I agree on guitars + people shots. If you only include guitars, it will look more like a catalog (yawn), and if you only include people shots, it will look like a Facebook page (yuck). Have the best of both and just go with the best mix of shots in your judgment. Thanks for picking up the torch! |
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Location: New Jersey | +1 here. I'm fine with guitars only, people playin' guitars, even tea-cup pigs standing next to guitars... as long as the guitars are there.
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2013 Calendar.......Like I didn't have enough to do already...
