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Author Message   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 12:02 am:    Looks like the Philly Guitar show is moving to NJ. New Location: Great American Guitar Show, July 14-15 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Dr., Somerset, NJ 08873. This is really good news for me. I live 15 minutes away!   Jeffsailor Username: Jeffsailor Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 12:35 am:    Beers at Johns! and we'll all get to play the 2670re!!!!!! js   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 9:32 am:    Cool it beats driving to Reading. And the date is much better then June for me.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 10:14 am:    Freak: And the Garden State Exhibit Center is very easy to access from Rt. 287. I'm really excited. Several year's ago I stayed overnight in Valley Forge, so I could attend for 2 days. That year, I bought my '72 Martin D35 out in the parking lot of the hotel. This year I can actually think about doing that again. Attending the show for 2 days, that is...not buying another D35.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 10:30 am:    Jeff: Hmmmm, that's an idea. We're supposed to get together to compare the old and new 2670, anyway. I'd love to do that before July, though. Drop me an email if you want to get together before then.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 10:47 am:    Thanks for the info John. I like the beers idea also!   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 4-2005 Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 6:54 pm:    If anyone sees a GB20 in ANY condition at the show, email me!!!!! I Have a pocket full of money, and no GB20's in sight !?!?!?!?!   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 12:18 am:    Sounds like FUN!!! We're booked Fri & Sat nights, but I might make 6 hours, to Jersey, for guitars & beers with you hosers on Sunday! ...and Chris... of course we'll let you know... if you haven't exploded & burst into flame by July! (I must say... I'm NOT optimistic that you'll last 3 months!) ...worst damned case of GAS I've ever seen or heard of.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 8:43 pm:    It could be that some of us could be standing right next to each other at the show and not even know it. I'd recognize John and Dave though.   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 1:44 am:    Then, be sure to wear your orange suit, Bob. We'll ALL recognize that!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 2:02 pm:    Good idea J... will do!   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 12:25 pm:    bump   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 1:33 pm:    Almost here............ and, it's weird but, I always know in advance when I am going to forget something important... if anyone feels like reminding me... off-site as show approaches, that would be nice. If not... I should write it down somewhere I guess. Maybe I will make a little ICW name tag, in case I get seperated from my mommy. Plus... you'd guys would recognize it. Who's definitely going?   Ibanezkid Username: Ibanezkid Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 2:28 pm:    I so want to go but i'm in Canada[sob]   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 3:42 pm:    They let Canadian folk in.... Kid, don't worry about it. Now... if you were say....from New Jersey... that's another story.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 8:54 pm:    I'm going. All day Sat. and maybe Sun. afternoon. I look forward to meeting any ICW members who can make it.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 9:35 pm:    I can't make it. Maybe one day........ six   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 9:56 pm:    kid I don't think they will serve you any brewed beverages except the old rootbeer. But that's good stuff also.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 11:30 pm:    John, we need to hook up this time, its in our back yard ! I'll be there Sat only....   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 11:57 am:    Sat. only for me too. I'm bringing my girl along. She plays guitar (I bought her 3 of them.) She used to hate when I bought guitars, now that she plays... the 3 she has ain't enough. Go figure.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 - 8:36 am:    Dave, Bob, Freak, etc.: As this is the first year it's going to be in the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ, I don't know anything about the layout of the hall and where to meet. I/m pretty sure there is a refreshment area. Maybe we could meet there, on Sat., at noon? Is anyone planning on bringing a guitar? They usually take a $1.00 off the admission. I really wouldn't mind seeing an AR5000 or Cowboy, up close.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 - 9:19 am:    I may bring my AR3000VV if anyone wants to see it.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 - 10:40 am:    what about meet at Ibanez?   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 - 12:35 pm:    Bob: Ibanez/HoshinoUSA has never had a booth. Probably because they are a distributor that doesn't sell to the public.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 - 2:41 pm:    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh... well.... that certainly saves me alot of searching around aimlessly then. Thanx John. How 'bout this.... meet by the hottest chick you see there. We may never all be in the same place but... at least we'll all be happy. I hope they (hot chix) don't mind us following them around, we do have a legitimate reason.   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 1:47 am:    RATZZZZZZZZZ!!! I can't make Sat. Really wanted to hook up with you guys, but it sounds like nobody will be there Sun. Perhaps another time... another show.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 8:59 am:    JChester: I'm planning to be there on Sun. afternoon, too. Let me know if you want to meet up.   Texasbob Username: Texasbob Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 3:02 pm:    are there ever any of these shows in the Austin/Dallas Texas area?? And how would one find out about them?   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 6:36 pm:    Bob: It doesn't make sense that Austin and Dallas would be left out of all the fun. Try typing "guitar show" into Google and see what you come up with. Vintage Guitar mag's listing has a couple of shows in TX: http://www.vintageguitar.com/events/default.asp   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 8:41 am:    http://www.bee3vintage.com/ Check this out.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 9:37 am:    I'm very surprised at the amount of shows planned for the NY/NJ/PA area. This list is gleaned from the Vintage Guitar mag site: ************2007************ Music and Guitar Show, September 9 at the Best Western Pocono Inn, 7th and Main Sts., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. For more info, contact Gary at (570) 992-2429 or (570) 620-6609. http://www.fmguitars.com Great American Guitar Show, October 6-7 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Dr., Somerset, NJ 08873. For more info, contact Bee-3 Vintage at (828) 298-2197. http://www.bee3vintage.com Great American Guitar Show, November 16-17 (South Philly) at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801. For more info, contact Bee-3 Vintage at (828) 298-2197, http://www.bee3vintage.com New Jersey Guitar Festival, December 8-9 at the New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison, NJ. For more info, contact Dave Westin at (515) 574-2211, dave@premierguitarshows.com http://www.premierguitarshows.com ************2008************ NYC Vintage Guitar Show, April 4-5 at the Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St., Midtown Manhatten, NYC. For more info, contact Dave Westin at (515) 574-2211, dave@premierguitarshows.com http://www.premierguitarshows.com 2nd Annual New York Amp Show, May 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 121 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854. For more info, contact Loni Specter Productions (818) 992-0745, loni@ampshow.com http://www.ampshow.com Philadelphia Guitar Festival, June 6-8 at the Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia, PA. For more info, contact Dave Westin at (515) 574-2211, dave@premierguitarshows.com http://www.premierguitarshows.com   Texasbob Username: Texasbob Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 10:31 am:    john and freak, thanks so much for the info. steered me in a good direction. and there are some shows in ft worth which is only about 3 hours away.   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 2:59 am:    Johns, I'd love to meet you, but as it turns out that we're committed to playing one-nighters Fri., Sat. & Mon. nights. (Mon. just popped up today. Good money/bad timing.) A 14 hour round-trip in between is just too much to handle for my tired, old •••. Perhaps another time... another show... I hope!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 8:45 am:    Jchester: There will be other shows. Have a great gig! ...anybody else coming?   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 8:47 am:    John did you recieve my last email yesterday?   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 12:13 pm:    John, I WILL BE THERE this time, lets plan on meeting.......I'll get the first round...but NO POLITICS   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 12:19 pm:    Sounds good to me Dave!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 4:51 pm:    Dave: Sounds good to me, too. We are all talking about Sat.?   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 11:53 pm:    Yea, Sat works for me...I'm shooting for an early morning arrival from the jersey shore.....   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 7:39 am:    Where are you guys hooking up?   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:19 am:    Bob that is a good question. Do you have a cell phone? if so we can exchange numbers by email. I plan on getting in touch with John when I arrive.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 11:58 am:    My cell phone is in 800 ft. water off the coast of New Jersey. I took a day off work a while back and my phone was ringing so much (job related) that the rest of the guys on the boast said, "Bob either you or that phone are going in the water so... which one is it?" Yes... I coulda turned the ringer off and whatever but I hated the thing anyways.... so.... into the abyss it went. Haven't gotten another one since. And life is so much better without it. My girl has one, she's accompanying me. I'd better ask her first if she minds me giving out the #. I don't think she'll mind and I will shoot you the # off-site in a bit when I clear it with her. I plan on being there right around the opening bell. I hope this show is better than the last one I went to. Philly is about a 2 1/2 hr. - 3 hr. trek for me.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 4:48 pm:    Bob: Forget the cell phones...sounds like you shouldn't have one near you anyway. If you wear your orange FedEx jumpsuit and that "keyboard" scarf from the 20th Century mag layout, we'll all find you with no problem!   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 3:18 am:    Dave. Please count me in the first round of drinks as I'll be with you guys in spirit! six   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 7:27 am:    Well, I dunno about the orange suit but I am trying to have a t-shirt made up with the ICW logo (If John don't mind) and it will also say "MY Ibanez ar5000 blows away your Les Pauls and Strats." Does anyone know what time the doors open up?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 7:31 am:    I had a band down in Somerset NJ for quite some time. Years. So this will bring back memories (good ones) going back down to Somerset. The name of the band was "Mannequin". A bunch of sick pups.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:18 am:    John what is your arrival time?   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:26 am:    The Bee 3 Vintage site says: TIME: Sat: 10am - 6pm Sun: 10am - 4pm PRICE: 1 Day Pass - $10.00 2 Day Pass - $16.00 Children 12 and under free with an adult! I'll be there for 10:00 a.m. on Sat. and sometime after 12 noon on Sun.   Ibanezkid Username: Ibanezkid Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:50 am:    Guys, I'm 12!But I still can't go[sob]   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:59 am:    I'm planning on getting there around 10 am. Sat.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 9:30 am:    Hey Bob: No problem with making a shirt with the ICW logo on it, for your own personal use. (For the record, I would not authorize usage of the logo if something is being sold.) Looking forward to the reunion: See you there!   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 10:26 am:    Thanks I'll be there close to that time. I have a 50 minute drive.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:17 pm:    Thanx John, I actually did manage to have the shirt made. The Icw logo is up top, let me see if I can post it here.... well, the design anyways, so... look for the shirt and I have Freaks # to contact him, he has mine.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:20 pm:    That's the design above on a gray t-shirt.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:43 pm:    Nice Bob! I love it.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 1:10 am:    You tell em' Bob! six   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 7:37 am:    I gotta dig up my ICW t-shirt. Its old and worn from a few years ago.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 7:46 am:    Yeah, nothing like antagonizing a whole convention center full of guitar players! I pick the shirt up today, see you in lovely downtown Somerset.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 8:00 am:    OK. By the way Bob I sent over a pic of your shirt to my Hoshino contact and was over to thier house last night for dinner and a lesson and i asked what did you think of that shirt. The response was a big grin like this followed by "I think it's great".   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 8:23 am:    Bob: Is there a target printed on the back of the shirt? Technically, there is no "downtown" Somerset. I lived there for 12 years. But we know what you mean.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 11:39 am:    I'm leaving here to pick up the shirt in about 15 mins. Maybe I can get a target on there before I leave the premises. I think I've given Hoshino/Ibanez a decent amount of exposure in NY. The article on the ar5000 in 20th Century Guitar magazine, the Newsday article with the ar1200 and the ar5000 photos (600,000 circulation), my license plate on my PT Cruiser, this t-shirt. Happy to do it... their guitars have made me very happy for a long time.   Ibanezkid Username: Ibanezkid Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 11:56 am:    Since I can't make the show I'm going to buy a new guitar,maybe two!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 12:08 pm:    Got the shirt, came out better than expected (considering the process they used.) It looks dang good, should •••• a few people off. That's nice.   Chazmo Username: Chazmo Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 4:16 pm:    Bob, you're one of a kind! Someone make sure to take pictures!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 11:18 pm:    Chaz: I'll definitely have my camera. I got a new one that takes video clips. So, maybe I'll be able to post some "talkies".   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 7:38 am:    See ya all there I plan on leaving home at 9 930ish and it will take about an hour so I'll call you Johns and Bobzilla!   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 6:01 pm:    Well I just got home from the show. WE had a good time. There were a few vintage Ibanez but that was it. A MC400 natural finish for $850 I think in good shape. Me, Bob,John, amd Dave G all got to hang out and talk about our favorite subject....BEER! oops I mean guitars. I did more yapping then looking at them but that was my whole reason for going. To hang out with some ICW folks and I enjoyed it. John has pics that he will upload I'm sure. Anyway its off to nap!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 7:47 am:    Freak, Dave_G, Bobzilla and Trisounds: It was great getting to meet up an talk Ibanez (and some other stuff)! I had a blas. I'll post pictures tonight, after today's session.   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 11:29 am:    Hey Johns: Pleasure meeting you yesterday. How ironic that we would meet...over a 2622. Go figure?! I'm sorry that I wasn't able to hook up with you and the rest of you guys earlier in the day. It would have been nice to meet some other folks from the board. Thanks again for the shirt and for taking the time to chat. I'll definitely be on board for some of the upcoming area shows. Take care, Trisound (John)   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 12:04 pm:    Here's some pictures of the ICW members that I met on Sat. L to r: IbanezFreak, me, Dave_G, Bobzilla: And here's Trisound: Yes, that's an LP Artist he's holding. He was trying hard to sell it. We both had a gander at the 2622AV in the flight case. It was the best piece of the show.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 1:12 pm:    Man I missed out on meeting Tri and seeing 2 beautiful guitars! I still had fun.   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 7:29 pm:    Nice pix Johns!!! Good to see ICW representin' in Central NJ. I look forward to meeting up with you guys at future shows. Johns, anything new today at the show or same ol' same ol'?   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 7:43 pm:    I assume you were all holding beers in the first shot hense only head and shoulders.. six   Chazmo Username: Chazmo Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 10:30 pm:    Nice pix, John! ICW represent!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 7:49 am:    It was good to see/meet you guys. Decent show, some nice and some weird axes. I'd say maybe 30 IBZ axes there altogether. 2 mc400's actually. One NT one DS and I think they wanted $1k ea. for them. There was an ar100 for $350, it had a little neck joint issue and missing the cloud. I have a bunch of photos, won't be able to post them for a little while but I will get them up here. Every ICW guy I met at the show is a real nice fellow and it really was so much fun to meet dudes you've "known" for quite some time now.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 7:50 am:    It was good to see/meet you guys. Decent show, some nice and some weird axes. I'd say maybe 30 IBZ axes there altogether. 2 mc400's actually. One NT one DS and I think they wanted $1k ea. for them. There was an ar100 for $350, it had a little neck joint issue and missing the cloud. I have a bunch of photos, won't be able to post them for a little while but I will get them up here. Every ICW guy I met at the show is a real nice fellow and it really was so much fun to meet dudes you've "known" for quite some time now.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 8:09 am:    check these 2 out!   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 8:49 am:    Dave, is that a wet patch on your jeans? Great T-shirt Bob six   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 10:20 am:    yeah, I wore that ar5000 shirt for like the first hour, then I put on ther nice white one, then went back to the ar5000 shirt.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 12:06 pm:    Six...I don't know what that is ...looks like I •••••• myself, but I didn't...   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 12:27 pm:    more show shots:   Guitartim Username: Guitartim Registered: 4-2001 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 1:55 pm:    Looks like you all had fun. Bob, you were having fun, weren't you? What were vintage and non-vintage Ibanez prices like at the show?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 7:36 pm:    I had fun, best thing was meeting ICW folk. To me, these shows tend to be "the same", I went to one in May up here in NY. It was smaller. People mentioned that this show shrunk on the move from Philly to NJ. It was still pretty big to me. There were more than a few $25k to $39k axes there. I found the most interesting stuff to be the pieces from the niche builders. One guy had a pretty decent looking line, a bit off the beaten path with his style and each one was nice. I have his card and I tried to get a photo of his stuff. I may have it, I will look. Weren't many old IBZ's, like I said they wanted $1k for the 2 mc400's, both in decent shape and the ar100 for $350, probably could have talked him down to $300 I bet but the neck was scarey considering you really wouldn't have to pay too much more for one without issues. One neat thing was... every now and then you'd hear someone checking out an axe at a decent volume and some of those players were very good, one guy in particular when I first got there (10 am) was playing slide on a dobro but it was definitely amplified and the guy could play. So... I got to meet ICW folk, lots of nice axes to see, heard some good music being played from time to time. I got to rile some guitar snobs up with my ar5000 t-shirt, got 3 sets of Ernie Ball Super Slinky's .009 for $10. It was fun. Being around several ICW guys really had me wishing we had a few axes around to smash about. That really would have been the icing on the cake. Maybe next time? It was especially good to see Dave G. again ... the dude has done so much for me and my Ibanez's. Plus, he got the chance to needle me in person about snipping those Scruggs wires! That was ceretain;y worth the admission price right there, for Dave, I am sure. Freak is truly a cool dude and it was real neat for me to meet him and his girl. John... even though it was the first time I met him in person, it seemed like I knew him for a long time and John is genuinely one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Same for Freak and Dave and the other ICW folk down there. I have some more photo shots, I have to look 'em over. If they are worth posting, I will. I had a great time.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 7:15 am:    At last a drinkin' photo! Looks like you guys had a fun day. One day I'll join ya'all. six   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 7:53 am:    I had a great time hangin with the ICW crowd, even if there weren't many Ibanez goodies to oogle.....Hey John, how come I'm the only one without an ICW shirt ? I think you still owe me one from last year !   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 8:51 am:    Dave: My apologies on the lack of a shirt. I could have sworn that I sent you one a while back. That's what I was referring to when I asked "where's your shirt?" and you told us the story of your daughter's NY adventures. I could send you one...or we could get together, if your going to have some more free time?   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 10:57 am:    John did you get my email?   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 12:32 pm:    John, You threatened to send me a shirt a while back, but it never happened. After next week, I'll have some time for guitars, drop me a line off site-perhaps I can help with the "V".   Bluesmeister Username: Bluesmeister Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 1:56 am:    Quote: One day I'll join ya'all. Could you pick me up on the way through, Six?   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:44 am:    No worries mate. You drivin'? six   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 2:58 pm:    Six, I wanna move to Australia.   Jeffsailor Username: Jeffsailor Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 2:33 pm:    October 6 & 7. I should be able to make it on the 6th this time around. Johns, Maybe we'll finally be able to get our twins together. js   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 2:45 pm:    Johns, are you going down under? I saw the thread a while ago where it looked like Six and a few other ICW guys were getting together down there soon. Sounded like a gas. I wish I could go. We should get a few guys together up here in the northeast USA.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 5:30 pm:    I think instead of a show we need to do a jam or both!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 7:44 am:    jam is good, that's what I was figuring. Shall we get the ball rolling?   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 8:44 am:    yep!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 10:38 am:    Well, I guess the frirst thing is to get an indication of whom is interested (whom?) Once we have an apprx. # of interested parties, then... we can concern ourselves with the date and venue. I guess me + Freak = 2 interested parties. I guess location should be chosen based on convenience for the largest number of interested parties. I don't want to come across like I am in charge of this... I am just stating I am interested in attending so... I'm all ears. As far as scheduling, I have the whole week off between X-Mas and New Years if that works for anybody. I'll check this thread for more posts from interested parties. If someone decides they want to "oversee/arrange" this ... I'm just letting you know I would like to get together for a jam or whatever. If there is anything I can do to help this along, just let me know. I am in NY.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 12:01 pm:    I'm in   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:07 pm:    That's 3. (2 NJ + 1 NY). If anyone wants to chime in with dates that are especially good for them, that wouldn't hurt. Maybe we could rent a cheap hall for an evening like an American Legion Post or something, they usually rent out their space. If it's say $500 (just an example)to rent for an evening and we had ten jammers, it would be $50 ea. for the rental. BYOB (+D).   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:08 pm:    MichaelK? Johns?   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:16 pm:    I am in PA but can make Jersey!   Lofapco Username: Lofapco Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:44 pm:    Bob... BYOB (+D)???? Wish it were closer to Minnesota... Hey Strings, Roadtrip?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:57 pm:    OK... (1 Pa. + 1 NJ +1 NY)If anyone wants to come into town and needs a place to crash, I can put you up at my place, just let me know in advance.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 9:41 am:    We NEED Johns for this. Because he could photograph the event and join in the fun and also this website is his baby. Whatdya say John you in? Hoshino USA if you read this think about sponsoring this event! It would be a great oppurtunity to highlight the reissue's. You could let us test drive the AR5000!!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 11:38 am:    TEST DRIVE!!! We need an Ibanez bass player and a drummer as well. I thought MichaelK had always been interested in getting together as well.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 8:37 am:    ****BUMP**** I guess this jam ain't gonna happen? Too bad, I think it would have been fun to play and see a bunch of neat axes. "BYOB (+D)" above = bring your own beer and.... "D"rummers. Oh well... I'm still up for it if anybody else is.   Lofapco Username: Lofapco Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 11:36 pm:    Drummers........... I was going a differnt way with that. <grin> My four kids all play drums. Go figure, I have a few thousand invested in guitars, and what do they play? I still have hope for my 13 year old girl. She is the only one who shows intereste. Go figure... as a young guy, I figured the girls always went for the guitar players and all my boys do is tub thump and play hockey!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 11:21 am:    Lo... drums were my first instrument of choice. My buddy stuck my drum sticks through every single drum head and... that was the end of it. It's been guitars ever since. I wasn't a lousy drummer, (I was very very young), it's just that he was a nut. I'm still friends with him, 40 years later. He's a good man and I'm glad he wrecked those drums, otherwise... I wouldn'y have my nice Ibanez guitars today.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 11:22 am:    P.S. - that was a hint... on how to get them to play guitar instead (YIKES!)   Lofapco Username: Lofapco Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 8:44 am:    For now, I don't mind them not playing guitar. Then they won't ask to "borrow" any of mine as they move out after college! As for my daughter, if she keeps practicing, I have a feeling the Maxxas might go with her when she leaves, but that is at least 5-6 years away.

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