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Location: GA USA | Just got 18 shots uploaded in my gallery.
Glenn and Jeff, sorry to miss you. I hope to meet you sometime. I'll be praying for Char. |
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Location: SoCal | RE: How many "gatherings" have there been?
Believe the 1st one was the 1st Annual SoCal get-together in Irvine, back in 2004. Problem is, other than Paul's house, it was the 1st and only. |
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| Originally posted by Designzilla:
Damn! I knew that picture was was going to end up posted. No problem, I think there may be a few other interesting shots of some other guys that will be uploaded soon! Preemptive strike:
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Location: Orlando, FL | Who's next? |
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Originally posted by Jeff W.
put some socks on. Socks! This is Florida, who needs socks?
My wife thought it was really important for me to tell you that her feet were cold so I gave up my socks so her feet would be warm.
But really, this is Florida, who needs socks? Lots of people don't even wear pants... |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I can't thank the g8r family enough for their wonderful hospitality and generosity. To say that "you out did yourselves" would be a gross understatement. I hope to be able to return the fantastic time in the future.
It was great to renew old friendships and start new ones. Thanks for brangin a few trinkets with ya Beal ;) . To see, play, hear, and hear about their history was priceless. I look forward to seein you, Crimson, Zilla, and g8r again in Amelia.
Jas and Mike, a person couldn't ask for any better travlin companions. Thanks for tha company. When is tha next trip and where are we going to??? :eek:
Gway, tell TJ to quit draggin ya down and remind him that I have "dibs" on tha blue git.
I would also like to thank tha members of the Acade.....opps, wrong speech.
Final words: YA SHOULDA BEEN THERE!!!!!! :D :D |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by g8r:
Preemptive strike Okay, okay.
And a couple of jam pix:
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Location: South of most, North of few | WOW, you actually got a picture of Beggin playing a guitar. (my Adamas, of course)
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Location: 6 String Ranch | That had a crack in the neck, you better sell it to him soon! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Don't tell me they got to you too Beal. I actually had to inspect it when I got home to make sure it was ok. You guys are going to give me heart failure. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
WOW, you actually got a picture of Beggin playing a guitar. (my Adamas, of course)
( :D ) Sometimes ya just gotta sit back and watch, Jimbo. I learnd a few new chords, some theory, some history.....coupla new jokes.
Originally posted by Mauvais Beal:
That had a crack in the neck, you better sell it to him soon! TJ, I think Beal has it right! But what does does he know...he has limited experience in these matters.
I'll still make ya a fair offer, crack or not. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | "Here's the real porn. A special gift to the first person (not in attendance) who can correctly identify all of the guitars:"
"Here's a better view of the ones in back:"
Any guesses yet? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Top Picture- Left to right;
1537,CL,Ute, OFC, Mutant Fudd, Beal's original Slothead, 1619, Adamas II, Elite T, Bill's other slothead#35, 1538, Bill's other other Slothead, 97 collectors, 1537, Adamas I, Adamas II 12, BWDlx, PalmTree ResO, 681, 47ri, Custom 2080 (D scale), Pacemaker. |
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Location: NJ | Jeff; I think that first one (1537) MIGHT actually be Bill's s/b Collector . . but I could be wrong . . . |
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Location: Slightly northwest of Trader Jim | A gr8 jam, at the g8r household! Thanks g8r's for the food, friendship and opportunity to be a part of your family. It was good to see all the familiar faces, and great to meet acouple of new one's, Beal & CrimsonLake. So, thanks agian to the g8r's, IT WAS GREAT!
(Mrs. g8r, the food was outstanding!) :D |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Cutaway!... DUH! |
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| Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Top Picture- Left to right;
1537,CL,Ute, OFC, Mutant Fudd, Beal's original Slothead, 1619, Adamas II, Elite T, Bill's other slothead#35, 1538, Bill's other other Slothead, 97 collectors, 1537, Adamas I, Adamas II 12, BWDlx, PalmTree ResO, 681, 47ri, Custom 2080 (D scale), Pacemaker. Oh so close! Cliff caught ya on the only one you missed. That is indeed Beal's 1994C prototype - with the most beautiful bearclaw figure I've ever seen.
The prize: g8rbowl keychain/luggage/case tag made by TRBoy hisself, plus a bound copy of the songbook.
PM me a shipping addy for your prize. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | The sorriest bit is, I've played Beal's collector...
Though by the rules, I didn't technically win, I'd be proud to be the recipient of a handcrafted TRBoy original and a book-o-songs... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Great job Jeff! I thought the 2080 being a longneck would fool most people, but you caught it. |
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Location: NJ | So, . . what was the concensus on the 2080D??? |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Had a SUPER time this weekend!! Many thanks to Mr & Mrs G8R for their hospitality and allowing us to invade their beautiful home! Thanks Mrs G8R for preparing some great meals…..MmmMmmGood!
Great to see old friends again and meet new ones……Beal(Fun Guy) & Raine(Lovely Lady) it was a pleasure to meet ya’ll and thanks Beal, for bringing all those wonderful guitars and for your singin’ and pickin’(all I can say is WOW)
I’m trying to get plenty of sleep and hope my fingers heal before the next one ;) ……May they keep getting better and the family keep growing bigger! |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Originally posted by cliff:
So, . . what was the concensus on the 2080D??? ....GUT RUMBLING! :eek: |
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Location: GA USA | Concensus on the 2080D is that everyone should have the chance to hear Beal play it. Designzilla also made that sucker sing. Sounded awesome. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by cliff:
So, . . what was the concensus on the 2080D??? I had the Elite before (longneck) and really didn't like it that much, but after playing Beals, well thats a different animal altogether. It sounds good even with me playing it. When Beal plays it, it sounds heavenly. I think the ground in Gainesville is still vibrating after that. |
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| Originally posted by cliff:
So, . . what was the concensus on the 2080D??? Awesome, incredible, superb - adjectives elude me. The bass is loud and long, you feel the rumbles through your belly all the way to your spine, but they by no means overwhelm the mids and highs, which punch through like church bells.
The contour bowl sits comfortably without rolling. The wiiiide neck took a little bit of getting used to, but made for clean finger picking.
Overall a marvelous guitar. I played a blues number on it with Beal backing me up (one my wife has heard so many times it's part of her background noise) and she actually commented on how great we sounded. I could not have gotten a higher compliment, and it's all due to that guitar. |
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