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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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I don't check in here very often. If you need to contact me the best bet is via email through the contact page on my site.

Wish I was going. I attended the last one - great opportunity to meet lots of knowledgeable and interesting luthiers!

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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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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http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

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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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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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

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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Clearwater,Fl. 33755

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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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

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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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

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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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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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

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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Chris Oliver
Infinity Luthiers
...in the shop.

live every minute...

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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Chris Oliver
Infinity Luthiers
...in the shop.

live every minute...

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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