Winter NAMM '07 roll call

JohnnyCrash · December 16th, 2007, 12:27 AM

Alright folks, who's going to NAMM this January in Anaheim?

This time I will not flake and I will meet up with you guys :)

Refreshments will be in my trunk...

Breakfast plans? Lunch plans? "Swing by booth-xx" plans?

I CAN'T WAIT!

PraiseCaster · December 16th, 2007, 12:38 AM

Me be there 2 Johnny boy!

I'll shoot ya a pm with my cell phone number........

JohnnyCrash · December 16th, 2007, 12:57 AM

Cool, I've gotta TDPRI shirt, but unless I want the smell of old tobacco, whiskey, and B.O. I can't wear it everyday at NAMM.

We'll need to know what we look like, or what we'll be wearing :)

Are there any large TDPRI buttons we could wear on our shirts or lapels? hehe

WickedGTR · December 16th, 2007, 07:48 AM

I'll be down there saturday @ the Guitar geek Festival...

Will try to scare up a pass for the NAMM show too...

Arlo · December 16th, 2007, 08:57 PM

I am going to be there with Bill Lawrence and I am bringing Ol Piney with me. Jimmy I meant to ask if you were going.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

I believe I will be staying at the Marriot across the street.

jmintzer · December 16th, 2007, 09:06 PM

I'll be there Thursday thru Sunday (leaving Monday morning).

Typically, there is a 'The Gear Page' breakfast on Saturday morning. Y'all are welcome to join us!

Jamie

John Backlund · December 16th, 2007, 10:04 PM

I was invited to attend the Anaheim show but I am unable to go to the winter show, and unfortuately will have to wait for the summer show to be my first.

Ironically, three of my now finished guitar designs will be there without me.

Here's the latest photo of my solidbody 'SharQ' design production prototype as it nears completion with just the tuners, strings, neck pup, headstock decal, and a set-up away from playable. It should be complete by the time I type this post. The guitar is in Chattanooga with the luthier/manufacturer, and I'm in South Dakota...in a about four weeks, hundreds of people will see my own creation 'in-the-wood' before I will, which for me, will probably be at least several months yet. Aaarrrrg!

Mr. Sparkle · December 16th, 2007, 10:19 PM

I'll be there all four days. Doing some Savage work, meeting some clients, and helping out for the Museum of Making Music booth. Plus, doing some serious lookin' around!

I'm definitely gonna make it to the Guitar Geek Fest. This is the first time I've heard of that on--WickedGTR what's it all about?

OaklandA · December 16th, 2007, 10:46 PM

may be a dumb question...but is there a way an ordinary non-merchant get into the show? I'd love to go myself.

Brutalblues · December 16th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Winter NAMM '07 roll call

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrash

Alright folks, who's going to NAMM this January in Anaheim?

This time I will not flake and I will meet up with you guys :)

Refreshments will be in my trunk...

Breakfast plans? Lunch plans? "Swing by booth-xx" plans?

I CAN'T WAIT!

Hey Johnny, won't it be 2008 in January?

pouch · December 16th, 2007, 11:54 PM

I'm gonna be there Saturday the 19th. It's going to be my first NAMM show!

JohnnyCrash · December 17th, 2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutalblues

Winter NAMM '07 roll call

Hey Johnny, won't it be 2008 in January?

HAHAHA

I've gotta be the dumbest guy on TDPRI!

Yes, 2008... I'll see if I can edit the title...

Arlo · December 17th, 2007, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Backlund

in a about four weeks, hundreds of people will see my own creation 'in-the-wood' before I will, which for me, will probably be at least several months yet. Aaarrrrg!

John, your designs have always intrigued me and this one is outstanding. I can see Billy Gibbons using something like that. But you would have to make a matching bass for Dusty.

WickedGTR · December 17th, 2007, 06:57 AM

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I'm definitely gonna make it to the Guitar Geek Fest. This is the first time I've heard of that on--WickedGTR what's it all about?

It's Deke Dickerson's annual extravaganza:

http://www.guitargeekfestival.com/

PraiseCaster · December 17th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrash

I've gotta be the dumbest guy on TDPRI!

Back up there Johnny boy! Everyone knows I am the king of the dumbies around here!

Hmmmm, what do I look like? Well here's a photo of me at the Whittier Christmas Parade last year:

OaklandA · December 17th, 2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

John, your designs have always intrigued me and this one is outstanding. I can see Billy Gibbons using something like that. But you would have to make a matching bass for Dusty.

I thought the same thing when I saw that. I bet Gibbons would eat that up.

Back to an earlier question...is the show closed or open to the general public? I would gladly drive over to check it out but I'm not a merchant or member of NAMM.

PraiseCaster · December 17th, 2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OaklandA

Back to an earlier question...is the show closed or open to the general public? I would gladly drive over to check it out but I'm not a merchant or member of NAMM.

Closed to the general public. NAMM acronym is either North American Music Manufacturers or National Association of Music Merchants.

Only if you get a pass trhrough a particapating member can you go.

JohnnyCrash · December 17th, 2007, 07:59 PM

It is too late to register online, but I still may have some allotments left... only trouble is, it costs dough this late in the game - even if I have any left over allotment slots of badges.

creepy guy · December 18th, 2007, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedGTR

I'll be down there saturday @ the Guitar geek Festival...

Will try to scare up a pass for the NAMM show too...

This is exactly what I'll be doing. Crazy Joe is a "must see".

Mr. Sparkle · December 18th, 2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlo

John, your designs have always intrigued me and this one is outstanding. I can see Billy Gibbons using something like that. But you would have to make a matching bass for Dusty.

Totally agree. That guitar rocks in a big way.

InstituteOfNoise · December 19th, 2007, 10:50 PM

I'll be there probably Fri and Sat. I'll be a wandering around, but you can ask for me (Andy Z) over at the Line 6 room on the Mezzanine level next to Fender. I work fer Line 6 now.

Yeah Johnny! No back pedalin this NAMM show.

Hey Wilsey, my buddy Maestro Alex is playing the same gig with you. Which nite is it again? Shoot me an email with details if you think of it.

Poppatwang · December 19th, 2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedGTR

It's Deke Dickerson's annual extravaganza:

http://www.guitargeekfestival.com/

Never been out there, but I did buy a DVD from a few years back.
Lo-fi but fun. Amazing picking throughout.

Ron Garson · December 20th, 2007, 02:34 AM

All being well, I'll be around. Maybe all 4 days, if the feet don't give up! And I plan to be at Deke's do on Saturday evening. It was fun last year!

December 16th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 6,916 39 Photos	Winter NAMM '08 roll call Alright folks, who's going to NAMM this January in Anaheim? This time I will not flake and I will meet up with you guys :) Refreshments will be in my trunk... Breakfast plans? Lunch plans? "Swing by booth-xx" plans? I CAN'T WAIT! __________________ . Learn about safety before building/repairing/modding an amp. When in doubt, take it to a shop. Never drink yellow snow. Have fun. Last edited by JohnnyCrash : December 17th, 2007 at 01:39 AM.

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PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,010 16 Photos	Me be there 2 Johnny boy! I'll shoot ya a pm with my cell phone number........ __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

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JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 6,916 39 Photos	Cool, I've gotta TDPRI shirt, but unless I want the smell of old tobacco, whiskey, and B.O. I can't wear it everyday at NAMM. We'll need to know what we look like, or what we'll be wearing :) Are there any large TDPRI buttons we could wear on our shirts or lapels? hehe __________________ . Learn about safety before building/repairing/modding an amp. When in doubt, take it to a shop. Never drink yellow snow. Have fun.

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WickedGTR Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hillbilly Hollywood Posts: 2,037 4 Photos	I'll be down there saturday @ the Guitar geek Festival... Will try to scare up a pass for the NAMM show too... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jameswilsey

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 49 Posts: 2,132	I am going to be there with Bill Lawrence and I am bringing Ol Piney with me. Jimmy I meant to ask if you were going. Looking forward to meeting you all! I believe I will be staying at the Marriot across the street. __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

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jmintzer Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Potomac, MD Posts: 293	I'll be there Thursday thru Sunday (leaving Monday morning). Typically, there is a 'The Gear Page' breakfast on Saturday morning. Y'all are welcome to join us! Jamie

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John Backlund Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 494 21 Photos	I was invited to attend the Anaheim show but I am unable to go to the winter show, and unfortuately will have to wait for the summer show to be my first. Ironically, three of my now finished guitar designs will be there without me. Here's the latest photo of my solidbody 'SharQ' design production prototype as it nears completion with just the tuners, strings, neck pup, headstock decal, and a set-up away from playable. It should be complete by the time I type this post. The guitar is in Chattanooga with the luthier/manufacturer, and I'm in South Dakota...in a about four weeks, hundreds of people will see my own creation 'in-the-wood' before I will, which for me, will probably be at least several months yet. Aaarrrrg!

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Mr. Sparkle Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad, CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,299 4 Photos	I'll be there all four days. Doing some Savage work, meeting some clients, and helping out for the Museum of Making Music booth. Plus, doing some serious lookin' around! I'm definitely gonna make it to the Guitar Geek Fest. This is the first time I've heard of that on--WickedGTR what's it all about?

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OaklandA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,444 28 Photos	may be a dumb question...but is there a way an ordinary non-merchant get into the show? I'd love to go myself. __________________ __________________________________ "Yeah, well, you know,...that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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pouch Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Age: 25 Posts: 371	I'm gonna be there Saturday the 19th. It's going to be my first NAMM show!

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JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 6,916 39 Photos	It is too late to register online, but I still may have some allotments left... only trouble is, it costs dough this late in the game - even if I have any left over allotment slots of badges. __________________ . Learn about safety before building/repairing/modding an amp. When in doubt, take it to a shop. Never drink yellow snow. Have fun.

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InstituteOfNoise Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 648	I'll be there probably Fri and Sat. I'll be a wandering around, but you can ask for me (Andy Z) over at the Line 6 room on the Mezzanine level next to Fender. I work fer Line 6 now. Yeah Johnny! No back pedalin this NAMM show. Hey Wilsey, my buddy Maestro Alex is playing the same gig with you. Which nite is it again? Shoot me an email with details if you think of it. __________________ Chime... http://www.myspace.com/TheBandChime Clip Vault... http://www.myspace.com/andyztunes Institute of Noise Productions... http://www.myspace.com/instituteofnoise Home of the L.A. Line 6 Users Group... http://www.instituteofnoise.com

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Ron Garson Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 565 19 Photos	All being well, I'll be around. Maybe all 4 days, if the feet don't give up! And I plan to be at Deke's do on Saturday evening. It was fun last year!