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Arlo · January 25th, 2008, 12:38 AM

Here is a gallery of pictures I took at NAMM.

Arlo's NAMM 2008 gallery

Special Thank You to Andy and Albert from Line 6 for letting us use the new Spider II Bogner amp!

Jimmy Wilsey and I at the Guitar Geek Festival.

Steve [praise caster] playing Ol Piney!

photoweborama · January 25th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Nice, but for some reason the show just stopped and said there was an error..

Buckocaster51 · January 25th, 2008, 01:20 AM

I'm sitting here, tapping my foot...

WHERE ARE THE SCHECTER GIRLS!?!

All the world wants to know!

Seriously, nice photos, and thanks for sharing them.

Bill · January 25th, 2008, 01:44 AM

Great pics, thanks Arlo! What camera did you use?

Joel Terry · January 25th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Arlo, I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to finally meet you, bud. You are every bit the funny, good-natured, and kind gentleman I had suspected all along.

I hope we can hang out again sometime when I'm not having to get Jimmy out of his cage to perform and then put him back in it when he's finished.

I wish I could've met a lot more of the TDPers who were in Anaheim last weekend!

Joel

dobrodoc · January 25th, 2008, 02:38 AM

Great shots. I LOVED seeing my old Twin at Bill's booth, although he told me the reverb died.

Ronkirn · January 25th, 2008, 09:29 AM

how that's a photo essay.... Nice goin' Arlo.

Ron Kirn

jaydawg · January 25th, 2008, 09:49 AM

Wow.........That was great. The pic's of Bill L with Ol' Piney are my favorite.

TELEkinetic · January 25th, 2008, 09:51 AM

Great journal of your trip !

Thanks Arlo...............

Twang · January 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM

Arlo great pics!

Loved seeing Don, Jason and Bill together.

I wouldn't have left the Shadowsky booth as long as Tal was there

Looks like an overwhelmingly good time.

photoweborama · January 25th, 2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Terry

Arlo, I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to finally meet you, bud. You are every bit the funny, good-natured, and kind gentleman I had suspected all along.

I totally agree with that! Cheers!

Jorge · January 25th, 2008, 10:10 AM

Arlo, Man, tell me about the Harmony tent!

markophonic · January 25th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Very Nice Arlo!

Thanks!

jwells393 · January 25th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Thanks for that Arlo. 355 pictures ........... almost felt like I was there............ without the sounds.

You showed one shot of some old Gibson lap steels. Were they just on display or are they bringing them back?

rhomco · January 25th, 2008, 10:21 AM

For letting us all be there as your guest.
Outstanding,
Rob

Durtdog · January 25th, 2008, 10:29 AM

Thanks for that, Arlo.

Tedecaster · January 25th, 2008, 10:31 AM

That's ALOT of pictures. Just watched the whole slide-show.

Looks like you had a great time, lots of cool stuff & interesting folks. Pretty wild that Tal, one of the TDPRI's favorites, was right next door.

Glad you got to meet up with so many TDPRI-ers. That venue for the show with Jimmy Wilsey looks like a reclaimed IHOP! I'll bet it was great to hear him in that size room.

Thanks for taking the time to share those!

Jellecaster · January 25th, 2008, 10:31 AM

Great pics (except for the couple of you playing a Strat!). What company produced these beauties? I don't recognize the headstock.

DSC00854.jpg

endzone · January 25th, 2008, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the effort and for sharing. Great job, I really enjoyed viewing.

bo · January 25th, 2008, 11:33 AM

That's the best NAMM coverage I've seen yet. Thanks Arlo!

Ron Garson · January 25th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Great pics there Arlo!

It feels just like I'm back there again, but without the sore feet this time!

I was really pleased to see you there and to be able to say Hi, even if it was only briefly!

Grin'n'pick · January 25th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Amazing job Arlo, superb effort!

BroadMaster · January 25th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Arlo, a fine set of pics, indeed. Looks like great fun had by all. Old Piney still looked better than a lot of teles I saw. There's just something about the proprietary natural looks of a pine tele. Like they ALL ought to be like that. I ain't knocking all those fine looking new guitars, but........ make mine PINE!(and tele).
I can't believe you touched a Strat.

Thanx for sharing all those pics. I almost felt like I got to go.
Michael

mojocasterman · January 25th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Great stuff!

maestrovert · January 25th, 2008, 12:29 PM

Thanx Arlo, waaaay cool pics !

wierdOne · January 25th, 2008, 12:43 PM

DUDE!!!!.... who made these???????

wierdOne · January 25th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Talk about a waste of a sign.... as if anyone were going to....

refin · January 25th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Thanks Arlo,great pics!

Arlo · January 25th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Glad you all liked em! I was a picture taking fool and tried to hop out as much as possible.

Reality is this is about one percent of the exhibits!! Over 8000 from what I could see. It is a crazy place and just ask Ron Garson how his feet feel!

Same for me Ron. I walked a million miles it feels like. Probably good cause it worked off all the beer and JD!

Joel it was a pleasure to meet you as well. I am sure we will all hang out again as soon as Jimmy becomes a HUGE star and hires us all to be his twang mafia so we can go to his concerts with him! Right Jimmy?

Mark, Andy, John, Steve, Ron, Mr. Gomez, Rodger, Bill, Becky and all of the other TDPRI members that I met it was a pleasure!!

Jellecaster - interesting that you should bring up that photo. That was Chiou Hahn's booth. You might recall he was the guy trying to straighten out Danny's order with the boutique dealer. I forget the name of the company but the guys name was Jay. He had essentially taking Dan's money and never gave him a guitar. I spoke with Chiou about this and he said that he personally took care of Danny by making him a Tele. I hope that is all true as Mr. Hahn seemed like a very thoughtful and caring individual who felt terrible about the situation.
I would add he is no longer associated with Jay in any way.

Hahn's guitars are exquisite and they look and sound Sweet.

Photoweborama (Mark) Glitch has been fixed thanks for the heads up.

Maybe I will see you all next year or in Nashville in 6 months?

Jwells the Gibson lap steel was a display only I believe. They sure looked cool so I had to snap a shot of them.

Arlo · January 25th, 2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wierdOne

DUDE!!!!.... who made these???????

I L O V E that finish!! You can be assured I will be making Tele's this spring with the violin finish in a satin sheen. I think that is gorgeous as all get out!

Couldn't stop taking pics of them.

The Dean guitars with the do not touch sign belonged to Paul Stanley of Kiss I think.

kb1rcefn · January 25th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Great pictures, Arlo - I feel like I was there!!!

Arlo · January 25th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydawg

Wow.........That was great. The pic's of Bill L with Ol' Piney are my favorite.

Jaydawg and Broadmaster I have to admit seeing the legendary man himself playing Ol Piney nearly brought a tear to my eye's.

I was like a proud parent at a school recital.

Bill is one of the best guitarists I have ever heard play. His style and use of notes is something I can only hope to emulate in a small way.

He knows his way around a guitar and can play classical pieces like Bach and Mozart without any effort.

He is a hero to me and I am proud to say I know him.

gtrwrks · January 25th, 2008, 01:08 PM

Very cool; thanks for sharing.

wierdOne · January 25th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlo

The Dean guitars with the do not touch sign belonged to Paul Stanley of Kiss I think.

Still think it was a waste of a good sign....

I'm just kidding........... the sign wasn't that good...

:)

Mark Davis · January 25th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Great job.

I saw a pic in there of Tal Wilkenfield that killer bass player gal did she play live?

wierdOne · January 25th, 2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Great job.

I saw a pic in there of Tal Wilkenfield that killer bass player gal did she play live?

by the way... saw that too... she's my dream bassist... in more ways than one... :)

what? she can play rock AND jazz.....

get your minds out of the gutter.....

Arlo · January 25th, 2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Great job.

I saw a pic in there of Tal Wilkenfield that killer bass player gal did she play live?

She sure did play live right next to Bill's booth. The pics were taken while I was looking over the barrier. She is remarkable.

There was funny moment where I saw her look at Bill's daughter. It was almost like she wanted to just be a kid and hang out with another girl. It must be a little strange to be so well known by so many guitar guys and just simply want to be a kid and hang out like girl's do. Made me think for a minute how odd that must be for her in some ways.

I saw many young kids there who were really good players.

Mark Davis · January 25th, 2008, 01:53 PM

Ya Tal has gigged with Chick Corea The Allmans Jeff Beck and many more for only playing BASS for 4 years its remarkable she is THAT good.

You just dont jump up on stage and jam with Chick Corea unless you REALLY know your stuff.

wierdOne · January 25th, 2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

You just dont jump up on stage and jam with Chick Corea unless you REALLY know your stuff.

Well... you could jump up there if you didn't know your stuff..... but it would probably be the most painful musical experience one could possibly imagine...

he would rip you a new string ferrule....

then the crowd would probably pummel you....... If you made it out alive, there'd be a youtube video quickly spread around the world... you'd never get a paying gig again... all because you thought to yourself...

"I can play with this guy... after all.. he's only a keyboard player... "

InstituteOfNoise · January 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Great shots Arlo! Great to meet you too! Glad the Spider Valve worked out good for you! So you gonna upgrade form your Flextone to the Spidey now???

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Tedecaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greensboro, Vermont Posts: 1,018 26 Photos	That's ALOT of pictures. Just watched the whole slide-show. Looks like you had a great time, lots of cool stuff & interesting folks. Pretty wild that Tal, one of the TDPRI's favorites, was right next door. Glad you got to meet up with so many TDPRI-ers. That venue for the show with Jimmy Wilsey looks like a reclaimed IHOP! I'll bet it was great to hear him in that size room. Thanks for taking the time to share those!

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Traded the van for 3000 sqft of Prime! Age: 51 Posts: 2,599	Glad you all liked em! I was a picture taking fool and tried to hop out as much as possible. Reality is this is about one percent of the exhibits!! Over 8000 from what I could see. It is a crazy place and just ask Ron Garson how his feet feel! Same for me Ron. I walked a million miles it feels like. Probably good cause it worked off all the beer and JD! Joel it was a pleasure to meet you as well. I am sure we will all hang out again as soon as Jimmy becomes a HUGE star and hires us all to be his twang mafia so we can go to his concerts with him! Right Jimmy? Mark, Andy, John, Steve, Ron, Mr. Gomez, Rodger, Bill, Becky and all of the other TDPRI members that I met it was a pleasure!! Jellecaster - interesting that you should bring up that photo. That was Chiou Hahn's booth. You might recall he was the guy trying to straighten out Danny's order with the boutique dealer. I forget the name of the company but the guys name was Jay. He had essentially taking Dan's money and never gave him a guitar. I spoke with Chiou about this and he said that he personally took care of Danny by making him a Tele. I hope that is all true as Mr. Hahn seemed like a very thoughtful and caring individual who felt terrible about the situation. I would add he is no longer associated with Jay in any way. Hahn's guitars are exquisite and they look and sound Sweet. Photoweborama (Mark) Glitch has been fixed thanks for the heads up. Maybe I will see you all next year or in Nashville in 6 months? Jwells the Gibson lap steel was a display only I believe. They sure looked cool so I had to snap a shot of them. __________________ My music? It is free for my friends. Last edited by Arlo; January 25th, 2008 at 01:30 PM.

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,147	Great job. I saw a pic in there of Tal Wilkenfield that killer bass player gal did she play live? __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,147	Ya Tal has gigged with Chick Corea The Allmans Jeff Beck and many more for only playing BASS for 4 years its remarkable she is THAT good. You just dont jump up on stage and jam with Chick Corea unless you REALLY know your stuff. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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