Anybody going to the Arlington Guitar Show this weekend?

UnkleSlam · October 11th, 2004, 10:51 AM

Just curious. I'm going to be there. I hope there's a good turnout. This is my first time to go. :)

Joe-Bob · October 11th, 2004, 11:36 AM

There's always a good turnout. I'll be there. Be ready to spend money. You never know when you're gonna come across a smokin deal...and not have the cash on hand. 8)

UnkleSlam · October 11th, 2004, 12:13 PM

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Be ready to spend money. You never know when you're gonna come across a smokin deal...and not have the cash on hand.

I'm going to be working a booth. Hopefully I won't have too much time to check out other stuff. I need to make money not spend it. :) I'm sure it will be tempting though. It looks like there's a usually a ton of good stuff there.

reverbbb · October 11th, 2004, 03:54 PM

I have been to a few of them in the past couple of years. It is a good place to waste your day by day dreaming of everything that you wish you could have.

The best deals are the attendees who carry equipment in to sell. But usually it is stuff that you still can't afford, or was not on your search list to begin with.

skip62 · October 11th, 2004, 04:17 PM

I'll be there, but I better not catch any of you buying that Marshall DSL50 I'm looking for... :D

Hey Roger, I'll call tonight or tomorrow.

l8tr

Joe-Bob · October 11th, 2004, 09:25 PM

Unkleslam,
What booth will you be in, I'll try not to spill beer there. :D No, really though, I'll try n'stop and say Hi if I go by your booth.

UnkleSlam · October 12th, 2004, 08:36 AM

I'll be in the ToneFactor.com booth. Drop by and say hi (unless you have beer ;) ) ! :)

Big Cookie · October 12th, 2004, 02:28 PM

I have to deliver an amp or so, I'll stop on by. Just look for someone really LARGE.

UnkleSlam · October 13th, 2004, 04:47 PM

Cool. I'll look forward to seeing you.

Joe-Bob · October 13th, 2004, 07:19 PM

Yup. I'm looking forward to it, too. I think it will be fun.

rcrecelius · October 14th, 2004, 01:07 PM

I might go but I would be better off staying home and doing some work around the house.

If I do show up, I'll be the big guy wearing overalls and a Fender F cap.

Lost_N_Austin · October 15th, 2004, 12:56 PM

I’m headed to Arlington for the “Largest Guitar Show in the Nation” even though gas is close to $2.00 a gallon. But I’ll save two or three dollars by renewing my Vintage Guitar subscription at the show.

But I need a Helicopter to get me to Shiner Texas in time for the Shiner Brewery BocktoberFest celebration with Lyle Lovett, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kid Rock, Staind, Asleep at the Wheel and others.

http://www.shiner.com/bocktoberfest2...erformers.html

alotas123 · October 15th, 2004, 01:16 PM

I hope I don't find a nice vintage Tele to buy.

Joe-Bob · October 17th, 2004, 03:16 PM

There was lots of cool stuff at the show. I picked up a beater banjo for a project, and to try to learn on.

I also got a silverface Fender Champ. :D

alotas123 · October 17th, 2004, 09:24 PM

There was indeed lots of good stuff at the show. I went there today with a pal and ran into a dozen people I knew who put a smile on my face. Nice guitars, too.

reverbbb · October 17th, 2004, 09:40 PM

I went on Saturday with a couple of TDPRI folks (kewlpack & skip62). I also met Johnnyatomic (sorry for dropping the echoplex - hope I didn;t break anything).

I met a few folks that said they lurked around here. But I was so fixated on gazing at the equipment, that I did not even notice who might have been walking by me.

I bought a few minor accosories. I struck a deal on a Line6 Floorboard for a real good price. But I forgot to go back and buy it before I left

:? .

I did come home with a Marshall 1960AC cabinet in really nice condition. That set me back a little. But that was actually what I wanted to find there at the show. So, I checked that off my list. I notice an unusually high number of blonde Tone Master cabinets for sale. It also seemed to me, that I noticed a whole lot more vintage amps than usual. Perhaps because I am ususally looking for guitars. There were several old Telecasters there for a change. Some of them around $15K.

I bumped into all the local store guys that I know

. I saw Will Wray, Rick Derringer, Mark Samson and Vinny of Vinette(?) Guitars. I'm sure there were many famous folks there, but like I said, I was gleaming over the merchandise 95% of the time.

Great show. I can't wait until the next nearby show (Austin I think).

Joe-Bob · October 17th, 2004, 09:50 PM

There were lots of amps there. There was also a wide choice of inexpensive guitars for bargain hunters. The leather straps at the DR strings booth were softer than they have ever been before. My friend's bank had a computer problem, and he couldn't use the ATM.

But I had a good time. Even picked up a show t-shirt for my son, the shirts looked pretty good this year. Saw John Mayer walking down the aisle, or trying to, some kids were asking for his autograph. To me, he looked like he wanted to be left alone. [/i]

UnkleSlam · October 18th, 2004, 07:25 PM

John was there off and on almost all weekend. He seemed very down to earth, and every time I saw anyone ask for an autograph he was very cool about it.

Joe-Bob · October 18th, 2004, 07:46 PM

Sorry that I didn't find your booth. That doesn't mean I wasn't there, just that I spent very little time reading booth signs.

Lost_N_Austin · October 18th, 2004, 08:59 PM

Nacho came from Spain to try out a '53 Tele that was bargin priced at $21,500.00. I saw one nocaster for $40,000.00. It must have been for display only and they didn't want anybody touching it. Anyway here is a rather large picture of Nacho and the guitar.
http://www.webspace4me.net/~partridge/Nacho.jpg

Joe-Bob · October 18th, 2004, 09:21 PM

Did he buy it?

Lost_N_Austin · October 18th, 2004, 09:29 PM

But maybe he will report in when he gets back home.
He seemed to be enjoying the guitar though, even though it wasn't plugged in.

October 11th, 2004, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
UnkleSlam TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	Anybody going to the Arlington Guitar Show this weekend? Just curious. I'm going to be there. I hope there's a good turnout. This is my first time to go. :) __________________ ToneFactor.com ~ The best in handmade and boutique effects

October 11th, 2004, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	There's always a good turnout. I'll be there. Be ready to spend money. You never know when you're gonna come across a smokin deal...and not have the cash on hand. 8) __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 11th, 2004, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 50 Posts: 3,688 33 Photos	I'll be there I have been to a few of them in the past couple of years. It is a good place to waste your day by day dreaming of everything that you wish you could have. The best deals are the attendees who carry equipment in to sell. But usually it is stuff that you still can't afford, or was not on your search list to begin with. __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ http://www.myspace.com/reverbbb2 Guitarist Praise & Worship Forum

October 11th, 2004, 09:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	Unkleslam, What booth will you be in, I'll try not to spill beer there. :D No, really though, I'll try n'stop and say Hi if I go by your booth. __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 12th, 2004, 08:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
UnkleSlam TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	I'll be in the ToneFactor.com booth. Drop by and say hi (unless you have beer ;) ) ! :) __________________ ToneFactor.com ~ The best in handmade and boutique effects

October 11th, 2004, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
skip62 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 337	I'll be there, but I better not catch any of you buying that Marshall DSL50 I'm looking for... :D Hey Roger, I'll call tonight or tomorrow. l8tr

October 12th, 2004, 02:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Big Cookie Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 693	I'll be there I have to deliver an amp or so, I'll stop on by. Just look for someone really LARGE.

October 13th, 2004, 04:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
UnkleSlam TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	Cool. I'll look forward to seeing you. __________________ ToneFactor.com ~ The best in handmade and boutique effects

October 13th, 2004, 07:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	Yup. I'm looking forward to it, too. I think it will be fun. __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 14th, 2004, 01:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
rcrecelius Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rio Vista,Texas Age: 41 Posts: 644	I might go but I would be better off staying home and doing some work around the house. If I do show up, I'll be the big guy wearing overalls and a Fender F cap.

October 15th, 2004, 12:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lost_N_Austin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Some Beach Age: 66 Posts: 1,200	I need a Helicopter I’m headed to Arlington for the “Largest Guitar Show in the Nation” even though gas is close to $2.00 a gallon. But I’ll save two or three dollars by renewing my Vintage Guitar subscription at the show. But I need a Helicopter to get me to Shiner Texas in time for the Shiner Brewery BocktoberFest celebration with Lyle Lovett, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kid Rock, Staind, Asleep at the Wheel and others. http://www.shiner.com/bocktoberfest2...erformers.html __________________ “If you're going to be this miserable, make it Rhyme" Song writer advice from Bruce Robison.

October 15th, 2004, 01:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
alotas123 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hill Country Texas Posts: 470	I'll be there on Sunday. I hope I don't find a nice vintage Tele to buy.

October 17th, 2004, 03:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	There was lots of cool stuff at the show. I picked up a beater banjo for a project, and to try to learn on. I also got a silverface Fender Champ. :D __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 17th, 2004, 09:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
alotas123 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hill Country Texas Posts: 470	There was indeed lots of good stuff at the show. I went there today with a pal and ran into a dozen people I knew who put a smile on my face. Nice guitars, too.

October 17th, 2004, 09:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 50 Posts: 3,688 33 Photos	I went on Saturday with a couple of TDPRI folks (kewlpack & skip62). I also met Johnnyatomic (sorry for dropping the echoplex - hope I didn;t break anything). I met a few folks that said they lurked around here. But I was so fixated on gazing at the equipment, that I did not even notice who might have been walking by me. I bought a few minor accosories. I struck a deal on a Line6 Floorboard for a real good price. But I forgot to go back and buy it before I left :? . I did come home with a Marshall 1960AC cabinet in really nice condition. That set me back a little. But that was actually what I wanted to find there at the show. So, I checked that off my list. I notice an unusually high number of blonde Tone Master cabinets for sale. It also seemed to me, that I noticed a whole lot more vintage amps than usual. Perhaps because I am ususally looking for guitars. There were several old Telecasters there for a change. Some of them around $15K. I bumped into all the local store guys that I know . I saw Will Wray, Rick Derringer, Mark Samson and Vinny of Vinette(?) Guitars. I'm sure there were many famous folks there, but like I said, I was gleaming over the merchandise 95% of the time. Great show. I can't wait until the next nearby show (Austin I think). __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ http://www.myspace.com/reverbbb2 Guitarist Praise & Worship Forum

October 17th, 2004, 09:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	There were lots of amps there. There was also a wide choice of inexpensive guitars for bargain hunters. The leather straps at the DR strings booth were softer than they have ever been before. My friend's bank had a computer problem, and he couldn't use the ATM. But I had a good time. Even picked up a show t-shirt for my son, the shirts looked pretty good this year. Saw John Mayer walking down the aisle, or trying to, some kids were asking for his autograph. To me, he looked like he wanted to be left alone. [/i] __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 18th, 2004, 07:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
UnkleSlam TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	John was there off and on almost all weekend. He seemed very down to earth, and every time I saw anyone ask for an autograph he was very cool about it. __________________ ToneFactor.com ~ The best in handmade and boutique effects

October 18th, 2004, 07:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	Sorry that I didn't find your booth. That doesn't mean I wasn't there, just that I spent very little time reading booth signs. __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 18th, 2004, 08:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lost_N_Austin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Some Beach Age: 66 Posts: 1,200	Nacho - Your Picture is Ready Nacho came from Spain to try out a '53 Tele that was bargin priced at $21,500.00. I saw one nocaster for $40,000.00. It must have been for display only and they didn't want anybody touching it. Anyway here is a rather large picture of Nacho and the guitar. http://www.webspace4me.net/~partridge/Nacho.jpg __________________ “If you're going to be this miserable, make it Rhyme" Song writer advice from Bruce Robison.

October 18th, 2004, 09:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	Did he buy it? __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

October 18th, 2004, 09:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
Lost_N_Austin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Some Beach Age: 66 Posts: 1,200	I don't think he bought it But maybe he will report in when he gets back home. He seemed to be enjoying the guitar though, even though it wasn't plugged in. __________________ “If you're going to be this miserable, make it Rhyme" Song writer advice from Bruce Robison.