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Author Message   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 7:06 pm:    Hey gang as suggested by Six, what do you all think about organising a get together somewhere in Sydney? Shall we do it in these posible formats 1:Drag our collections along and have a guitar show 2:Have a round table conference type day where we can clear up facts and fiction etc and see if I can arrange a tour of Australis Music take you behind the scenes etc 3: All meet at the pub and have a liquid workshop. hehe Please let me know your thoughts. Cappy   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 9:24 pm:    Good ideas all Cappy. Lets show those yanks how to party and talk Ibanez Dates are gonna be the bigest headache though. The wife is expecting at the end of October so I am booked out for everything up till the middle of November. December is pretty free except for the 20th six   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 9:39 pm:    Six: The wife's expecting? Congrats!   Flatbag Username: Flatbag Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:20 pm:    Yeah, throw a few dates around and I should be able to be there. I reckon guitar show, but in the function room (or similar) of a pub. Bring along an amp or 2 to plug into for demos and we'd be set.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 3:14 am:    Thanks John. That's kind of you mate. Don't know what the sex is. Will keep you all posted. If we meet up after the birth, I'll get the first round. Then I expect the rest of you to get me blind drunk! six   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 3:50 am:    Hi Cameron, I'd be in this too, and I'm sure Sweep from Adelaide would come too. I doubt whether I'd bring the whole collection though, probably just 2 or 3 choice guitars. Maybe we could have the show/conference at Australis??? Is that feasible? Cheers, Mark   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 7:07 am:    Six, congrats mate is this your first ? Munch, I can have a chat to them at Australis and see if we could do it there in the big show room.That way we can kill 2 birds with one stone so to speak. I will keep everyone advised. Cappy   Jimmys Username: Jimmys Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 8:47 am:    Great idea Cameron. I'd reckon I would make the drive up from Canberra for this. Keep us informed. James   Sweep Username: Sweep Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 7:29 pm:    Six, congrats! Must be something in this Aussie water. Munch, unfortunately I'm in Perth (land of million dollar mortgages!)and don't think I can make it over there. Sweep   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 8:20 pm:    Sorry Sweep. I got handles confused. I was referring to Fompsweeva who is also from Adelaide. Cheers, Mark   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 10:11 pm:    Ok gang we have a green light on holding our get together at Australis Music. I receieved conformation a few minutes ago. I am happy to say that all who attend will have access to ya Ol'Cappy's treasure trove of spare parts on the day at very good prices, so get your shopping list ready ! Ok, we also need to work out a format for the day. So any input you would like to give me would be great. So that Sixvsix doesn't get his butt kicked as a new dad, I thought maybe we could hold the day on Friday December the 7th 2007. That way, those who are coming from interstate might like to have a weekend in Sydney. There is a Holiday Inn about 8 minutes walk from the Australis office in Mascot..comfy and reasonable. You are also a 10-15 minute cab ride to the heart of Sydney CBD, So lets get cracking with numbers , who's coming etc. I would say that it would be a 9am start for the day and be over by 4.30pm, cause buy then we will all need a Jack Daniels by then. Look forward to your responces Cappy   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 10:19 pm:    I have permission to attend. There are a couple of more guys here in Melbourne but I can't remember their handle. JohnS can you help out? six   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 10:20 pm:    And thanks for the best wishes guys. This baby will be number 2. six   Bluesmeister Username: Bluesmeister Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 1:14 am:    Sweep: Looks like you and me both are going be stranded this side of the Nullabor... Six: Congratulations with baby No 2. My baby No 2 is now 25 years old <sigh> where does the time go? JimmyS: This could be a golden opportunity for you to showcase your FL9 pedal with your spanking new AR5000re!   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 2:57 am:    Blues, get on a plane, don't be stranded. If was able to do a roadshow I would, can't leave home for that long cause of mum. Cappy   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 3:55 am:    Hey Blues & Sweep. Can't you share the driving? six   Jimmys Username: Jimmys Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 9:34 am:    Acces to the spares stash! That has to be worth going along for in itself. Blues, No, not getting an AR5000re. Too much for me to spend and I'd have to get rid of something else. Plus I think it would be a challenge just to get one of the 2 coming into Australia. It'd be great to meet you in person, and if you do come, maybe I'll get to have a go on my old AR305 if you bring it! Not sure when the FL9 pedal will arrive - am looking forward to it. I'll have to get a leave pass from home (and work!) to confirm the 7th Dec, but I think it would be OK. I'll confirm shortly. I might drag a friend of two along for the ride. James   Bluesmeister Username: Bluesmeister Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 1:03 am:    Well, I can have a word with she who must be obeyed, but I'd say the chances of me getting there are slim to none. James, if I was able to get over there, I'd certainly bring the AR305. I need you to show me the riff to Smoke On The Water.   Jimmys Username: Jimmys Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 7:48 am:    Hey Bluesmeister, Thanks for the warning. I have a few months to figure it out now! James   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 11:53 am:    It's in B#. sixvsix   Fompsweeva Username: Fompsweeva Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 3:28 am:    I'd be keen to attend... Munch, road trip? :P   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 5:31 pm:    Wouldn't SOTW be in the key of G min/Bb maj? Blackmore loved those open D and G strings. -Chuck   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 12:58 am:    Hey Cameron, Fompsweeva and I are making plans to come. So count us both in. You know, I think we should put our thinking caps on and see if we can come up with a guest of honour who we could invite. If this was pitched right to Australis, then they might fund the person's trip and use them for in-stores and such whilst in Sydney. Is there an Aussie name player who is known for their Ibanez usage?? Cheers, Mark   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 1:55 am:    Not sure on that one Munch, great idea, but I will have to inquire about that. Glad to see you guys are coming along I think we better start getting some firm numbers so I can co-ordinate this properly. Does anyone need help finding accomadtion etc.? Please let me know asap so I can confirm numbers with the gang @ Australis Music. So remember Friday 7th of December 2007, ok now who's definately coming !!! Cappy   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 11:58 pm:    I'm going. Accomodation wise. I suggest somewhere cheap where we can all stay, drink all night with all night sandwiches on tap. I also suggest T-shirts. I'm thinking: A U S T R A L I A Munch - bring your camera. six   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 1:04 am:    I'll do some checking out on whats available and close to the airport and room service etc. Cappy   Lesliegl Username: Lesliegl Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 8:35 am:    Hi Capt'n...id definately be intereted in attending ..as far as long term oz Ibanez users i dont think you can go past Geoff Turner bass player with the Radiators who has been using the same Roadstar II bass since about 87..so thats 20 odd years now.. i attended the recent Countdown 2 concert which the Rads played and hes still using it ..did he receive a Ibanez sponsorship..?? best regards.. Leslie   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 1:52 am:    Be good to see you there Les. As far as I know Geoff is still a Ibanez endorsee. Cappy   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 2:00 am:    I am happy to announce that we will be joined by Rex Goh on the day Rex was the lead guitarist in Air Supply,DD Smash,Channel9's Midday Show band, Roy & HG's Club Buggery tv show as well as Australian Idol,which he currently doing as well as a never ending line of studio work as well...when does he ever sleep. I am really glad that Rex can drop by and meet everyone. He has some great stories to tell abot the Ibanez USA Custom Shop etc. So I hope you guys will enjoy this I'm still working on accomodation and stuff and will post it soon. Cappy   Flatbag Username: Flatbag Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 4:39 am:    How the •••• did you pull that off Cappy? - Rex is without the hardest working guitarist in Oz, especially during Idol season. Even in retirement you pull out all the stops.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 8:03 am:    How cool is that. Hey Cappy, if he needs to hire some old Vox's, Matchless or old Fenders for sessions then let me know. six   Fompsweeva Username: Fompsweeva Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 9:07 am:    I'm pretty sure Rex uses aussie made amps (at least on idol). I'm not sure if he uses a Ledford or a Reynolds, but it's one of the two.   Flatbag Username: Flatbag Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 9:55 am:    Yep, it's a Ledford 6601 that Rex uses on Idol. And Six, I don't think he will be needing to hire anything, from what I understand he has one of the nicest collections of amps around.   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 7:56 pm:    Lucky for you guys that Rex and I have been friends for many years. Glad you are all looking forward to the day. From what I was told this morning,the showroom is going to be dripping with eye candy for all to see and play. I will be also bringing my old catalogue collection for everyone to have a look at as well Could everyone who is coming email me camb62@optusnet.com.au By next week so I can confirm the numbers for Australis Music please. Cappy   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 5:14 pm:    Wow, this sounds really exciting! Makes me wish I lived "downunder", too. Do take lots of pictures and videos, so we can all share in the fun!   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 2:16 am:    John, Would it be possible for you to email me the artwork for the t-shirts you had printed up please? If any of the guys are interested over here then I may be able to get some done here. six   Lesliegl Username: Lesliegl Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 5:36 am:    Yes Rex Goh is a really nice guy ..he came out to the campbelltown Guitar World store quite a few years ago to do a clinic for Ibanez. played up a storm and had some great stories to tell about the various things hes been involved in..i ased what the ex QED members were doing these days..the drummer plays in Bonnie Raitts band in the US ..unfortunately the bass player Ian Belton had passed away due to illness..he had not long done the first Savage Garden lp which had done gang busters around the world..the guitarists were intereted in what amp he used for the Midday show...he replied a small budget Peavey practice amp ..which surprisd somee people..lol Leslie ps hopefully by then Australis will have one of the new 20th anniversary SDGR's to look at.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 1:43 pm:    Six: Yes, I can do that. Can you send me an email to remind me? Thanks.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 12:14 am:    Thanks John, If anyone is interested in "ICW T-shirts Australia" then let me know and I'll get prices from my bands T-shirt guy. six   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:18 pm:    Six, please put me down for 2 shirts XL or if they look like a smallish XL then make them XXL it will just depend on what brand of t/shirts they use. Spiro said he would like one in a XL as well please. Cappy   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:33 pm:    Avarst there you wannabee attendees ! Ok, I need numbers and I need them fast. Thank you to the following members for prompt replies. Sixvsix Munch Lesliegl Spiro Anyone else who is attending please email me pronto.It would be much appreciated Cappy   Flatbag Username: Flatbag Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 4:16 am:    Hey Cameron, I've just shot an email your way, I'll be there. So what's the deal, we bring our guitars along? Or will there be enough already provided by Australis? Cheers Pete   Fompsweeva Username: Fompsweeva Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:51 am:    Hey Cam, just sent an email to you aswell. I was planning to bring a couple of guitars... I'm guessing we'll probably be able to set those up around the room to gawk at?   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:57 am:    Here's Six's Australian ICW T-shirt design.   Flatbag Username: Flatbag Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 9:11 am:    Hey fompsweeva, it'll be good to meet you mate (PeterP from AGGH here)   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 1:23 pm:    Nice design Johns. I hope you guys have a great time and I wish I could be there but I can't afford the gas.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:11 pm:    John. Do we have any New Zealand members? Thanks Freak. six   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 10:59 pm:    Pete, if you want to bring along a guitar or 2 thats fine, but I have arranged with Australis Music to have the showroom dripping with Ibanez goodies including a TN120 Thermion stack a TBX150 combo and a SW65 for our bass players to use on the day. I'll bring along my 17/25 AR250AHS Australis / Hoshino 25th Anniversary Artist for everyone to look at. Six, love the design mate Fompsweeva, have not received your email as yet, but mate if you want to bring a couple of goodies along like Flatbag, go for it.I will put you down as attending Cappy   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 11:17 pm:    Accomodation for our interstate members !!! The best place to stay would be at the Holiday Inn at Mascot. It's a 4star hotel so there's bars , room service gym ,pool etc. It's close to both Sydney airport domestic terminal and Australis Music.It's also only 15 minutes in a cab to the city.Below is a link to check it out. http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=160&page=1&v iewType=all Or there's the Stamford Hotel Sydney Airport just down the road from the Holiday Inn heading closer to the Airport. Here's the link. http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=903&page=1&v iewType=all Or the Hotel Ibis, this is in between the Stamford and the Holiday Inn. Here's the link. http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=1791&page=1& viewType=all You guy's should save the links as you can keep going back and checking on the pricing of the rooms as our big day draws closer. Hope this helps your stay be a pleasent one Cappy   Jimmys Username: Jimmys Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 7:34 am:    Hey Cameron, I just sent you an email also. I expect to be coming along also and will probably bring one of my sons. I have a brother who writes articles for the Australian Guitar Magazine. I reckon he could do a piece on this get together, especially given that a famous Aussie guitarist (Rex) will be there. What do you think? Do you want me to ask him about this? He may want to come along just for the fun of it anyway - he does own at least one Ibanez after all. I'll ask him. James   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 12:02 am:    That would be cool to get some media coverage on this Jimmy. I got your email, please see if your brother can attend mate that would be cool. Cappy   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 6:30 pm:    Well time is getting away and I need to finalise the numbers for the good people at Australis Music. Sadly,my old mate Flatbag can't make it due to work commitments and I'm sure the pressure would be on Six by now to get final figures on the t/shirts for the day. So if there are any Australian / New Zealand members that have not been intouch with me yet, the closing time for people who are wanting to attend the first ever ICW "Downunder"Guitar Day on Dec.7th 2007, the closing date for your spot is closing on Friday the 19th of October by 7pm EST. Please contact ya Ol' Cappy camb62@optusnet.com.au Remember....this is a freebie to come along , unless you want to buy a shirt from Six, and you can get your backside to Sydney and you would like to bring your finest piece from your collection..please do so. For the members who have already confirmed. I will be emailing you a format for the day as well as maps on how to get there times etc by Friday the 19th of Oct...hopefully, it's been a bit busy at Cappy's place lately. Look forward to hearing from you soon . Captain Ibanez   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 3:37 am:    Yes folks. T-shirts are GO! I am just finalising the format with the printer. I have some orders already from members attending. Any other members wanting a "T" before they go to print, then please let me know before next weekend (19th Oct). I plan to have a half dozen extra made up in LARGE ONLY to bring along on the day. They're gonna be roughly $12 each depending on the final order. Mail me through this website. six   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 9:10 pm:    Avarst there Aussie ICW members ! It's only 1 month to go till our big day. All those members attending that would like to purchase the special t/shirts that Six is getting made up, would please email him with your sizes, quantities etc "RIGHT NOW PLEASE" Time is running out fast , so if you don't contact Six now you will miss out....and we don't want that to happen. See you there on the day Cappy   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 5:42 am:    Hey gang, I was in at Australis today and they have advised me that they will have copies of Ibanez "The Untold Story" for sale on the day at a very discounted price for all who are attending our big day...infact, this price will be very cheap! Make sure you grab a copy ! Cappy   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 3:12 pm:    Thanks Cameron - Put my name on one! Cheers, Mark   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 3:22 pm:    Consider it done Munch, anybody else like to reserve a copy ? Cappy   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 6:54 pm:    Cameron, Just a thought..... have you let Australian Guitar Magazine know of the get together? I'm sure they'd be interested to do a story. Cheers, Mark   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 11:24 pm:    I was under the impression that Jimmyz was taking care of that. He said his brother or friend works for that mag and he was coming along on the day...but I could be mistaken. If you have any contacts there at AGM you can call them if you like and let me know. Cappy   Lesliegl Username: Lesliegl Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 5:06 am:    One copy of the Ibanez book for me too capt'n .. thanks Leslie   Strungout Username: Strungout Registered: 11-2007 Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 12:55 am:    Hey all, Just heard about this little get together. Count me in...! I'll bring my 2616 and just maybe something from the 80's. Put me down for a copy of the book as well please. Rob   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 3:59 pm:    Hey Cameron, Have you got a final attendance list? Fompsweeva, Poppa Munch, and I are driving over from Adelaide. We're leaving on Wednesday, staying in Wagga Wagga overnight, and getting into Sydney on Thursday. We'll be staying at the Meriton Cameo Apartments in Waterloo, near Moore Park. Heading back to Adelaide on Sunday. Looking forward to a great day! Cheers, Mark   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Monday, December 03, 2007 - 7:58 pm:    bump   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 8:42 am:    Hi Munch. I've had 16 T's printed up so its gonna be around that figure. We may have a couple more turn up on the day but Cam has a couple of nice surprises for us too. The T's look awesome! six   Jimmys Username: Jimmys Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 7:14 am:    Bummer. I can't make it now - work commitments that came up in the last week or so (two parallel IT projects)! My brother can't get there either and he was the guy who might have been able to do the Oz Guitar Magazine article. Have a great day guys! I am really jealous. James S.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 3:59 pm:    Alright I guess tomorrow is the big day for you guys! Make sure you take lots of pics for us to see and have a great time. What kind of beer do you drink there?   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 7:23 pm:    Hey gang, well what a day we all had here "downunder" The Australis Music team made us very very welcome indeed. The showroom was full of brand new and not yet released items for the 15 of us who attended to try out and run amuck with including the Prestige Models...volume was not an issue let me tell ya ! We had the back wall of the showroom to display our guitars that we bought along. Classics like Munch's IC210...it looks really cool , Chin Hons 2 Custom Agents which drew alot of ooo's and aaah's when people saw them in the flesh for the first time after the restoration thread we had on here.There were also the late Peter Hayward's who sadly passed away last year and the owner of Australis Music's own guitars, #821 Jem 10th signed by Steve Via in 1997...this has never been played !, His 2404 twin neck, and a mint GB10BS signed by George Benson in 1995.We miss ya Pete ! Flatbag bought his IC400 and his latest buy a AR305..very nice I bought my Australis/Hoshino 25th Anniversary Artist which there only 25 in the world as well as my mate Rob Taylor's 1962 Model 981 Jason which was the brand Ibanez was sold under here in Australia back then...cool retro and still very playable. Dave O'brien bought along his 684E Hummingbird Concorde series. Snowjays bought his "this doesn't exsist" Sunburts Les Paul that was a sample for a 1973 California Guitar Expo...Yes the body is entirely solid..and yes it does exsist...no more arguments on this one please...disbeleiver's you are out numbered ! Snowjays also bought his 1973 Greco Black Beauty Les Paul Custom and his 2344 Melody Maker copy with serial number stamped into the end of the fingerboard..to big to fit on the back of the headstock...very nice . Poppa Munch bought along his hand made Emberg Jabiru arch top for all to try..Poppa Munch it was a georgeous guitar to play and I thank you for the opportunity to play it...I'll order one when I win Lotto ! Fomsweepa bought his 82 AR 500...sensational If have forgotten anyones guitar...I appologise. I would like to thank Kris and Richard from Guitarist Australia Magazine who came along thanks to Martin Gladsam Australis Music's Promotions and Advertising Guru...thanks Marty Richard was busy snapping pictures of all the colectables and Kris was busy taking info from us about our guitars on display and taking notes throughout the day. Our story will be in the March 2008 issue.It will also be on there website with a link to ICW as well...Thanks again Kris and Richard for you time.Johns, we will send you a copy. Kurt Schramm who is the Ibanez and Tama sales manager for Australis had a chat to all of us and took questions from the floor..thanks Kurt much appreciated Then it was Six's turn to have a chat and present us with our official ICW Downunder Shirts. Pictures to follow when I get them or when Six of Fomsweepa get's home they will post them.We got some great group shots of us all with both Rex Goh and Peter Northcote wearing their ICW Downunder shirts with us. After have some open discussions about ICW, we were then entertained by Peter Northcote, who played us 3 tracks from his new album being released in a couple of weeks. Pete's a very busy guy, but he stayed with us for about 3 and a half hours talking to the guys and checking out the latest Ibanez stuff and giving his imput to us all. Then it was Rex Goh's turn, he was busy chatting to all of us and he bought along his Ibanez Rex Goh Signature Model Artist from his Air Supply day's and gave it a good cranking through the Ibanez Thermion 120 valve stack...Six was blown away by his version of Little Wing...I got both of Pete and Rex playing on video..yaaahooo, great footage. Rex even autographed a vynil copy of QED's 1 and only album that he played on for Les Limburn, Les was stoked about that It was nice to hear both Rex and Pete say we'll be back next year Which Australis Music wants us back there as well and will do what ever is needed to make it a success . A big thank you to my mate Geoff Gazzard CEO of Australis..onya Jonty Pete from Allan Music Alexandria is a huge Ibanez fan..he has a beautiful blue floral Jem let me tell ya. Well they are keen to have ICW linked to their website as well. Part of the reason is that they are running Weekend Warriors and Pete is seeing heaps of guys coming along with "law suites" and Roadsters etc so he is going to pursue that and I will let you all know more as it comes to hand.This is going to increase ICW member numbers here in Australia alot. Thank you so much for your input Pete and also Allans Music Group. Thanks again goes to Australis for our wonderful lunch they provided for all members.. In the afternoon, we did some more discussion , then it was time for the gang to go for it in Cappy's spare parts stash...Artist toggle swith rubber rings were the top item on most's shopping list ! I hope everyone got the bits they all needed Spiro, finally got there in the afternoon to get to meet everyone and catch up The day ended around 4pm and everyone had a great time indeed. Thank you all once again to each and every person who made this "first ever" ICW day downunder a great success. I will get pics up here as soon as I can. Keep On Rockin' Captain Ibanez   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 2:07 pm:    Captain: Great recap of the festivities! Makes me jealous. Can't wait to see some visuals. You must have tuckered the other blokes out, they haven't piped up, yet.   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 3:45 pm:    Well thet had a great time, but now the journey home for them starts. Snowjays & family have a 2 day trip north from Sydney to get home Munch, Poppa Munch and Fomsweepa have a day and a half drive, but it's great when 3 are sharing the driving non stop.They told me they were leaving Sydney today (sunday), so we'll need to be patient for their pics etc Six, well he hopped on a plane so he was back to his neck of the woods in a hour Then I imagine he was on Daddy duties after a couple of days break. So we shall see what filters through over the next couple of days .   Flatbag Username: Flatbag Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 6:27 pm:    Thanks Cameron & Australis for putting on a great day and Sixvsix for suggesting the concept to begin with. Kept us fed and hydrated, gave us freebie T-shirts, teased us with "great things to come in '08" without elaborating (we almost got Geoff to slip up with some info), great discussion about all things Ibanez, and of course heaps of gear to drool over. Pete and Rex entertained us with some great playing, it was good to put names to faces, and while a relatively small turnout, the quality of company made up for any perceived lack of quantity. The gear: Fompsweeva has inspired me to seek out local electroplaters so I can get my axes looking a million bucks like his AR500 with replated hardware. Chin Hon's stunning CAs... words can't describe. Those, along with Dave's refinished 684 have made my mind up about who gets the pleasure of refinishing my 2345W (currently sporting a bad finish on a good neck repair). Cameron, could you shoot me Craig's details? The 3 of those guitars looked 100%, and didn't have that 'refinished' look about them - there's a big difference IMO between a guitar that looks brand new to a guitar that looks refinished. I'll stop there with member's guitars, as they were all beauties, and I'll just be repeating what the Captain has already said 3 posts up if I go through them all. Had my first play through the Valbee yesterday, drove it with an AS103 and they made for a beautiful pairing. I must admit though, I'd sooner use a pedal for crunch over the boost stage of that amp, but for cleans at neighbour friendly practice volumes this amp is great, very full sounding with a deep rich bottom end and sparkling highs. Another first for me was playing through the Thermion, and I am convinced that this amp is a factor in Australis no longer being a distributor for Peavey - the Thermion delivers in the same vein as the 5150/6560 to my ears, but way better. Like the 5150, it's not a sound I would be after (especially @ 120watts), but anyone who likes 5150s will love the Thermion. Of course it's in the fingers too - Rex was getting some great tones out of it. Only downside to the day was driving home from Alexandria through peak hour traffic in a cracker of a storm - it absolutely pelted down! Took me over 2 hours for what would ordinarily be a 45 minute drive... Can we make it a Saturday next year? Whatever the day, I'm looking forward to doing it again next year!   Peterdryan Username: Peterdryan Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 7:43 pm:    This is the second thread in a couple of weeks where I've heard someone mention replating hardware. I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade but doesn't replating original hardware ruin the value of the guitar?   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 8:16 pm:    No not at all Peter,it's worth it to restore your axe to it's showroom look. Flatbag, Spiro and I got caught in that storm as well...it •••••• down . Yes I will see if I can get a weekend date for next year. In respect to the Peavey / Australis relationship...no it wasn't Ibanez amps that caused that to end it was another couple of issues.Thats a story for another time over a Jack Daniels !   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 8:50 pm:    Mates: I'm extremely impressed by the great lengths some went to attend...airplane rides and several day car trips. Six set down the newest VSix progeny and the diaper pins. Even the Cappy managed to saddled up his trusty "Roo" for a jaunt (or jump) over to Australis. That's Ibanez dedication! Was there any time for discussing cricket, rugby or football?   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 7:56 am:    Wow it sounds like a you guys had a good time! Can wait to see the pics! Johns we need to do this here instead of the guitar shows where there are only a handful of Ibanez.   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 8:36 am:    Freaky, you would have had a field day downunder and a lot of laughs as well. I'm glad the Aussies have set the pace for the rest. Pictures and video to follow when everyone is back home and settled again. A big country like ours can not get the pics back as quick as the Philly Guitar Show...but hey we are working on it John, you need to do a cake sale or something to bring Jeff H with you as well next year ! Who knows maybe even a 30 something reunion tour of Sal & The Holmes Gang live....! In saying that, they would not have to bring any Golden Oldies with them...we would have enough to cover that gig "downunder" Cappy   Snowjays Username: Snowjays Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 8:51 pm:    Hi Guys, I see that a few have already been here to tell what a great day we all had. I can't say enough thank yous to Cappy and the staff at Australis for showing us a great time. Cappy, would you believe Six and I got out before that storm really hit, only to have to turn around and go back throught it 'cause I forgot my camera. What a traffic jam that was... I certainly enjoyed meeting all the fellas, and playin' around with all the new products on show. Tom.   Snowjays Username: Snowjays Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 9:00 pm:    And a couple more...   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 10:06 pm:    Phew! What a mad 4 days I've had. After arriving home Saturday, it was gear in the car and out gigging for the rest of the weekend. First of all, I want to express a lifetime gratitude to the Captain for putting on a fabulous day for us all last Friday. Many thanks to Australis who celebrate a world record 30 years with Ibanez in 2008. I’ll be the first to offer apologies to the staff of Australis for the 6 hours of constant ‘widdling’. Even during the lunch break. And a BIG personal thank you to Snowjays and Suejays for chauffeuring me around Sydney for 2 days. Thanks also for totally stuffing my face at the Sizzler on Friday night. I haven’t eaten anything since. Apart from the gear we all got to fondle and the amazing, yet humble talent of our special guests, it was a pleasure to finally meet some of the faces behind the keyboards of ICW. You guys and gals made the day even more special. Thanks for coming…see you next year! Highlight of the day …..just being there. Okay Mr. Shanley. Book your flight for 2008. Six   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 10:15 pm:    I forgot to add. That's Munch strumming the guitar that "doesn't exist". Yep, well, I've played it too and gave the top a good thump with my fist... and it bloody hurt mate. That's me cuddling Snowjays 2344. Luvly. six   Bluesmeister Username: Bluesmeister Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 11:05 pm:    Excellent! Looks like I'll have to make the effort to attend next year's bash. Those T's look pretty snazzy, Six, well done mate. And a huge goodonya to the Cappy and Australis Music.   Captainibanez Username: Captainibanez Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 6:55 am:    Six where is the salute group pic ? Cappy   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 9:44 am:    I've sent it to "our mate" as a Christmas card! No really, Snowjays will be sending you a copy. six   Munch Username: Munch Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 2:53 am:    Hi everybody! Well the ICW get together was a fantastic event. Thanks very much to Cameron for organising such a great venue and equipment to try out. The highlight for me was to see Peter Northcote play his Jem with great emotion and expressiveness. He is a true master of the guitar! Also thanks to Cameron for hosting us at his place the night before. It was great to have a chat before the big day. It was well worth the 2,900 Km round trip and can't wait for next year. Fompsweeva is offline at the moment getting his internet connection re-instated. Once he's on-line, he's got loads of pictures to post. Also, if anyone needs any repair/refinishing work done, Dad (Poppamunch) has offered his services. I am sure those who saw/played his archtop on the day would have no doubts as to his abilities! All the best, Mark

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