What I'd do--pick some different songs, and start a new guitar and build it in the next three months.
Steve
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| Author: | rmmottola [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | GAL convention July 20-24 |
Hi all, Just a note about the upcoming GAL convention this summer in Tacoma WA. The schedule of the upcoming GAL convention has been finalized and registration is now open. Registration forms were mailed out to all GAL members recently. You can use the form or register online at the GAL website at http://luth.org. The schedule for the convention and the list of presenters is available on the site as well. As is always the case, the schedule is packed with presentations and workshops, so many that there are usually three workshops going on simultaneously. There is a large list of well known presenters. In addition to the presentations, the convention features concerts every night, wood and supplies for sale, and an instrument exhibition where luthiers show their work. More info is available on the GAL site. Hope to see you all there. rm |
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| Author: | Corky Long [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Wish I was going. I attended the last one - great opportunity to meet lots of knowledgeable and interesting luthiers! |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
I'm planning to go. I don't know if I'll have a guitar with me... The seminar lineup looks pretty good. The mandolin looks like the "feted instrument" this year. For me the John Greven talk will be worth the price of the whole trip. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Originally, I was gonna take David, drive to WA and make him sing the whole trip. Somehow that got shelved, and flying took center stage. Perhaps though, once there, we could get David to sing at meal times? Looking forward to it, and I hope you DO bring a guitar David. Steve |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Steve, I had forgotten that offer you made to take me to the next convention, that was 3 years ago wasn't it? Now that you bring it up, I am preparing one song for the trip. Actually two songs, but I will narrow it to one by the time you pick me up. Either "99 bottles of beer on the wall" or "The ants go marching one by one". Seriously, the ability to bring a guitar to the convention has a certain time / risk element. Which guitar will I be working on and be finished just at the right time to take to the convention? Will taking it delay delivery too long and irritate the customer? Do I dare risk some accident with it? Or do I just shlep my beater and face the ignominy of not bringing a sparkling new guitar? What would you do? |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
What I'd do--pick some different songs, and start a new guitar and build it in the next three months. Steve |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
I'm going to this one! Been to a few ASIA get togethers but This will be my 1st Gal. Can't wait to see you all there!!! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Dave, it will be a treat meeting you in person! And now I'll know just where all these checks have been going. Steve |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Steve Kinnaird wrote: Dave, it will be a treat meeting you in person! And now I'll know just where all these checks have been going. Steve  Yeah,It will be cool to finally meet you bossman ! Oh,You are bringing a guitar or two I can check out and play a little, right? That right there would be worth admission for me! |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Never been would absolutely love to go. Sadly, I will not be able to attend any of the guitar fun shows this year.... |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Lance, as interesting--and useful--as shows like Healdsburg and Newport are, the GAL convention is far more fun...so your word was well chosen. You will be missed. Dave, I'm gonna try to have a couple ready to go. After goading on David, it's the least I could do, huh? Steve |
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| Author: | Chris Oliver [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
I'm heading out and arriving the Tues. eve before it starts... anyone getting out early?? I'll be up for some beers on the wall and maybe event counting some ants marching about then. 
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| Author: | Rick Davis [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
I'll offer an afternoon/evening get-together at the Running Dog/Sound Guitar shop in Seattle on Tuesday, July 19. We'd enjoy meeting more OLF'ers! We're 1/2 hour from SeaTac, just north of the ship canal, off Rte. 99. It's a large shop, full of building and repair projects (both ours and our students), and just right for a relaxed evening of playing, talking, and getting into a lutherie frame of mind. With enough interest, we'll invite some of the local friends and out-of-towners on their way to GAL. Last Convention year, we had the Stew-Mac crew drop in for a private presentation. Maybe we can get them back, or Ribbecke or Charles Fox, or ... throw in a performer or two and enough beer and Thai food and you've got a real pre-Convention event! If anyone's interested, drop a PM or post here. Let's see if we can make it happen. |
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| Author: | Chris Oliver [ Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
Rick Davis wrote: I'll offer an afternoon/evening get-together at the Running Dog/Sound Guitar shop in Seattle on Tuesday, July 19. We'd enjoy meeting more OLF'ers! We're 1/2 hour from SeaTac, just north of the ship canal, off Rte. 99. It's a large shop, full of building and repair projects (both ours and our students), and just right for a relaxed evening of playing, talking, and getting into a lutherie frame of mind. With enough interest, we'll invite some of the local friends and out-of-towners on their way to GAL. Last Convention year, we had the Stew-Mac crew drop in for a private presentation. Maybe we can get them back, or Ribbecke or Charles Fox, or ... throw in a performer or two and enough beer and Thai food and you've got a real pre-Convention event! If anyone's interested, drop a PM or post here. Let's see if we can make it happen. Wow, that is a generous offer Rick. I inquired with Deb about any 'going's on' the Tuesday evening.. she said it might be good to post on their facebook page... GAL on facebook. Looking forward. |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GAL convention July 20-24 |
I will be at the GAL convention this year! I am very excited to see some real benchmark guitars and meet the makers. I will have some of my guitars as well for those of you who enjoy seeing examples of things that need improvement. |
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