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Author:  LanceK [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:57 am ]
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I've been thinking it would be cool to showcase all the "OLF Plan" guitars and the different variations of them that have made using ONLY the OLF Plans.

I have to think about this but I would be open to suggestions as to an easy to use, user friendly gallery style software.

Id love to be able to see a slide show of guitars, one that I could click through.
On each slide could be the makers name, website, a little bit about the guitar, and what OLF plan he or she used.

What are you thoughts on this?
Anybody game?

Author:  sharp_custom [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:58 am ]
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I think it's a great idea! I'm in!!

Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:01 am ]
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Cool

Author:  Hesh [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:05 am ]
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Yeah me too - great idea!

Author:  SniderMike [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:14 am ]
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sounds like a great idea

Author:  sharp_custom [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:32 am ]
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I've got an OM and SJ cutaway I could contribute.

Author:  JJ Donohue [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:04 am ]
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Groovy!

Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:18 am ]
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What would be real cool is to have a main link on the main forum page and also a link in the library of plans that would send the viewer to a gallery of a specific plan set.

Might end up being a great sales tool.

Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:20 am ]
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I will have pictures of an SJ available immediately and MJ with in a month or so.

Author:  sharp_custom [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:25 am ]
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I agree Michael. It would be a great marketing tool. If the instruments were made with parts and/or tonewoods from our sponsors, there could be links to their websites as well. I think it would be good to list the specs and statesomething like. Back and Sides: XYZ tonewood from XYZ Sponsor.

Do you thin that sounds reasonable/doable?

Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:47 am ]
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That too but i meant as a sales tool for the plans to benefit the forum.

Author:  davidmor [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:52 am ]
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I'm all for it. I have a SJ that is ready for the gallery.  Sounds like a great  idea!



Author:  sharp_custom [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:54 am ]
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Yep, that's what I was agreeing to. I think it would allow people to visualize the end product before purchasing the plans. The other was just another avenue consider.   

Author:  Steve Walden [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:02 am ]
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Lance - This is a great idea!  Far a newbie who is planning to build and aquiring zoot and tools but who has a hard time putting the artistic ends together this would really help. 


Also, what about soundclips for each of the guitars?  I realize that there would be no a:b comparisons since the recording methods and environments are different but it would give a little idea of what the differences in tone can be.


Thanks,


Author:  LanceK [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:04 am ]
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All great ideas! Sound clips would be awesome!

Author:  sharp_custom [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:10 am ]
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Would it be possible to record them at one place under the same conditions? I realize that's a lot of shipping, headaches, etc. but at least it would make for a good comparison.

Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:29 am ]
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That would be pretty much impractical for some of us as for all examples of mine are in the hands of clients spread out all over Texas to Hawaii and I am sure that will be true of several of us. I do have a couple sound clips of 2 of my SJ available.

Author:  sharp_custom [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:37 am ]
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Mine too. Just a thought.

Author:  James Orr [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:45 am ]
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Lance, that sounds pretty cool. I can develop some gallery software
specifically for it if you're interested in something more tailored.    

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