Time to Thank your unsung Heros....

[Smellybum]

Right folks,

All year you've nailed them down in price, bitched to them, and even got some free stuff, this thread is for you to show your appreciation of your retailer and or distributor, 2009 has been a pants year for the UK retail market, and to be blunt we're lucky to have what we have still standing (don't turn this into a bitch about Europe pricing please...) - As a private trader for the last 15 years it's been impossible to make money this year- your retailers and distributors have worked their asses off, even if you didn't see it.....

Me First! -

Living so far from civilization as I do my local music shops suck, so I'm forced to go further afield, Sound Control (May she rest in peace) has some offshoots but for me Machinehead (DaveB) is the best in price service and delivery: - He's also one of us - so it's not an exercise in explaining your addiction,
Secondly Pete Lunney of Strings and Things is a LEGEND, and I've spend more money on Ernie Ball Musicman products after speaking to him than anyone else in the entire family.- Pete is threatening to retire next year, and whilst the fellas at Strings and Things are all top guys, who use the product as well as sell it, well, they've got some big shoes to fill - And remember folks, his lemonness arranges the UK BAsh and many other gigs that you're lucky enough to get invited to.

DaveB, Blind Lemon, thanks a lot for your help and support this year, 2010 shaping up (arm pending) for another batch of balls,

Cheers fellas.

 

[Dante]

Nathan Stiff for letting me have my way!

 

[paulstew64]

Great thread Smelly and one of the most worthy ones of the year.

Yes, it's been a tough year. Whilst I managed to sell 2 Fe'ders, I still didn't have the cash to buy a 25th. May have missed out but do have my eye on Luke BFR at Machinehead. I've bought from them before and Coda Music too. Great guys to do business with.

Thanks also to you Smelly for keeping us so amused during the year and sharing your hopes, fears and joys too. It's been an honour getting to know you a little more and I'm sure working harder than ever to get to LIMS next year.

All the best to BP and his magical team and finally a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my fellow knuckleheads.

 

[robelinda2]

Unsung hero? Colin, the aussie EBMM dealer of the decade!

 

[wolfbone07]

Unsung? Dan @ Ernie Ball Customer Service! Helped me out many times.

 

[travs]

Spudmurphy he keeps me on this site and motivated to be a better player,human and knucklehead.

 

[sickindian]

The charm of christmas people being nice to each other ohhh well i wish you all Merry X Mas! and a Happy 2@10!

Thanks for all for being a nice team!

 

[Colin]

the whole crew at SLO and Coachella. Starting with Sterling right down to the guy on the corner machine that breaks the strings (actually he tests the quality)

 

[colinboy]

Right folks,

All year you've nailed them down in price, bitched to them, and even got some free stuff, this thread is for you to show your appreciation of your retailer and or distributor, 2009 has been a pants year for the UK retail market, and to be blunt we're lucky to have what we have still standing (don't turn this into a bitch about Europe pricing please...) - As a private trader for the last 15 years it's been impossible to make money this year- your retailers and distributors have worked their asses off, even if you didn't see it.....

Me First! -

Living so far from civilization as I do my local music shops suck, so I'm forced to go further afield, Sound Control (May she rest in peace) has some offshoots but for me Machinehead (DaveB) is the best in price service and delivery: - He's also one of us - so it's not an exercise in explaining your addiction,
Secondly Pete Lunney of Strings and Things is a LEGEND, and I've spend more money on Ernie Ball Musicman products after speaking to him than anyone else in the entire family.- Pete is threatening to retire next year, and whilst the fellas at Strings and Things are all top guys, who use the product as well as sell it, well, they've got some big shoes to fill - And remember folks, his lemonness arranges the UK BAsh and many other gigs that you're lucky enough to get invited to.

DaveB, Blind Lemon, thanks a lot for your help and support this year, 2010 shaping up (arm pending) for another batch of balls,

Cheers fellas.

Il echo everything smelly said as ive bought from S&T and DaveB would be my EBMM dealer too at this stage.

 

[paranoid70]

BP, Morse, Lukather and the crew that made the 25th Anniversary tour happen.

 

[Coffeemug]

BP and the whole EBMM crew for being the best company out there and all you guys on the forums here for making this place feel like family.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Spudmurphy he keeps me on this site and motivated to be a better player,human and knucklehead.

Ahhh ain't he nice!! Travs - you make me laugh out loud when I get yer e mails sent from your phone - and you know how much I like the redhead

Smelly- I'd like to reiterate what you said about Blind Lemon.
He is a star - an absolute gentleman - a great guy to hang with, and his son and grandchildren live in South Wales so I hope to see him over the Xmas period.

 

[DrGonzo5150]

unsung hero? Colin, the aussie ebmm dealer of the decade!

big +1

 

[agt]

BP and crew for keeping the whole thing going and bringing us so many wonderful instruments all these years (2009 alone was phenomenal!).

AJ at EBMM customer service.

 

[whitestrat]

To the Stiffness!!! Nathan has always been there for me whenever I needed help, even though I'm halfway round the world!

 

[Colin]

To the Stiffness!!! Nathan has always been there for me whenever I needed help, even though I'm halfway round the world!

Yes Nathan is a quiet achiever...

 

[dwells]

Colin baby champion and great guy!!!

 

[mikeller]

First BP, Dan and everyone at EBMM - great people, great guitars. And all my friends here on the forum, family, bandmates etc.

I'd like to particularly thank a gentleman by the name of Bob Cowans. Not sure if Bob is still alive or not, last I heard he was running a pawn shop in Hendersonville, TN, but when I was a young dude just starting out Bob ran a local music store by the name of Whitey Lunzars. Whitey's whomped all over the Columbus area with a very impressive inventory. Bob allowed me to spend way to many hours hanging around (I was probably 15-16 years old) playing and trading guitars, amps etc. I would not be the guitarist I am today without Bob and I am forever grateful.

 

[JMB27]

People to thank?

For me, all the fine folks @ EBMM and all the great people here on the forum. I do believe my Super Sports are far better guitars than I worthy of playin' at this point in life and I have learned many things since joining the forum a few years back.

Also, I'd like to thank Brent from The Guitar Shop and Pat and Andrew at Long & Mcquade - great guys who have helped me find my sound and develop a taste for great guitars, cool amps and a few other helpful hints 'n' stuff

cheers always, eh

Joel

 

[Mauler]

I would like to thank the fine folks at EB for sponsoring the recent JP clinic I was able to attend. I learned alot from this clinic, and it has inspired me to practice with more dedication than ever. So thanks from a fan.