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metropolis74 · November 6th, 2009, 01:36 PM

I've never made it up to the Anoka armory for the annual guitar show they have every year. http://crocodileproductionsinc.com/music.htm Anybody from the TDPRI going? Is it worth checking out for the $5 entry fee and drive up to Anoka all the way from Shakopee?

I've heard from a local vintage guitar trader that the show is getting worse and worse every year and not to bother (prices too high, too much flea market junk). I'm taking that with a grain of salt until I hear a second opinion.

SMPTE · November 6th, 2009, 01:44 PM

They must have great marketing, I hadn't heard about it.

metropolis74 · November 6th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMPTE

They must have great marketing, I hadn't heard about it.

Apparently this is the 13th annual show. Who knew? I never heard of it until 2 years ago

Now I see an ad on craigslist for the show and in the past couple of issues of Vintage Guitar Magazine. No good details though.

metropolis74 · November 6th, 2009, 06:57 PM

bump

tomringg · November 6th, 2009, 08:33 PM

I saw the CL ad, but won't be going. I'll be at the Gopher game instead!

dean · November 6th, 2009, 09:28 PM

I had forgotten the show was tomorrow - I might go up there for it, although it's a long drive for me (I live in Eagan). I've been to 5-6 of them over the years. They also do a Spring show at the armory in St. Paul by the capitol. I don't think I've bought anything big there - it's not like some of the big shows around the country. It's mostly local shops and collectors and builders who buy a table and set up their goods. A few of the vendors have a lot of odds and ends that are hard to find anywhere, so you might stumble onto something you need. I've bought project guitars, speakers, logos, special screws, a PA amp, and some pedals. I also sold a guitar to a collector. It's a nice little diversion, and you can see just about everything in an hour - and if you make two trips around all the tables, you can spend and hour and a half! It's worth the trip at least once.

Dean

November 6th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
metropolis74 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shakopee, Minnesoter Age: 35 Posts: 544	Hey Minnesota members, anyone going to the Anoka guitar show tomorrow? I've never made it up to the Anoka armory for the annual guitar show they have every year. http://crocodileproductionsinc.com/music.htm Anybody from the TDPRI going? Is it worth checking out for the $5 entry fee and drive up to Anoka all the way from Shakopee? I've heard from a local vintage guitar trader that the show is getting worse and worse every year and not to bother (prices too high, too much flea market junk). I'm taking that with a grain of salt until I hear a second opinion. __________________ Q: How did you find Fender? A: Turn left at Gibson.

November 6th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
SMPTE Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneeeesoooottta Posts: 1,332	They must have great marketing, I hadn't heard about it. __________________ '63 CS Tele, HW1 Texas Tele, EJ Strat, MIJ JM, Epi Casino (AlnicoV), Gibson SG Robot, Gibson LP DC Studio, Steinberger, Squier PBass (heavily modded)

November 6th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
metropolis74 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shakopee, Minnesoter Age: 35 Posts: 544	bump __________________ Q: How did you find Fender? A: Turn left at Gibson.

November 6th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
dean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 61 Posts: 2,218	I had forgotten the show was tomorrow - I might go up there for it, although it's a long drive for me (I live in Eagan). I've been to 5-6 of them over the years. They also do a Spring show at the armory in St. Paul by the capitol. I don't think I've bought anything big there - it's not like some of the big shows around the country. It's mostly local shops and collectors and builders who buy a table and set up their goods. A few of the vendors have a lot of odds and ends that are hard to find anywhere, so you might stumble onto something you need. I've bought project guitars, speakers, logos, special screws, a PA amp, and some pedals. I also sold a guitar to a collector. It's a nice little diversion, and you can see just about everything in an hour - and if you make two trips around all the tables, you can spend and hour and a half! It's worth the trip at least once. Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."

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tomringg TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minneapolis Age: 50 Posts: 97	I saw the CL ad, but won't be going. I'll be at the Gopher game instead!

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