thindave
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I replied in the bass forum, but I'll add my "I'm In!" here too. I've got plenty of air & hotel miles burning a hole in my pocket... 
- Thread starter Big Poppa
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fsmith
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I mentioned it to my wife last night and she said "so why don't you go?" I was going to suggest that she go along, but I don't think she'd want to fly or more importantly be around a bunch of guys who'll be foaming at the mouth after the factory tour.
Hmmmm... What's the hotel situation in and around SLO? I guess I should probably do a few priceline etc. searches.
I was going to suggest that she go along, but I don't think she'd want to fly or more importantly be around a bunch of guys who'll be foaming at the mouth after the factory tour. Hmmmm... What's the hotel situation in and around SLO? I guess I should probably do a few priceline etc. searches.
fsmith
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Not too bad...
Rental Car - $50
Roundtrip Airfare and Hotel for 2 nights - $600
The chance to hang out with some forum folks, meet endorsed artists, a cookout and factory tour at Ernie Ball - $Priceless
Better than I thought going coast to coast. Now if the dates will work out.
Rental Car - $50
Roundtrip Airfare and Hotel for 2 nights - $600
The chance to hang out with some forum folks, meet endorsed artists, a cookout and factory tour at Ernie Ball - $Priceless
Better than I thought going coast to coast. Now if the dates will work out.
PeteDuBaldo
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fsmith said:
Right, I just hope its not the first 3 weekends of July, I have 3 weddings to go to! (No, not for myself!)
tommyindelaware
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i will make every effort to attend......
yo jon......mabey we could do a set-up/maitinance seminar ????
yo jon......mabey we could do a set-up/maitinance seminar ????
jimmyp
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That is a very generous offer from Big Poppa - wich I could attend but a horrible thing called work will get in the way if it is anytime over the summer- I'll have a look when the dates are released. Unfortunately, my EBMM guitars are in storage - I may have to consider buying another...
Whatever happens at this thing, it's going to be Big Poppa and Dargin doing the planning. (not dwf1004 and Norm either ) I don't know anything more than you guys as to what's going to happen or when, but Tommy, that would be cool huh?
) I don't know anything more than you guys as to what's going to happen or when, but Tommy, that would be cool huh?
kbaim
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Since it seems like a few of my ideas seem to be hitting, here goes another...
Up to now we have
1. factory tour
2. Q&A
3. Artist concerts
4. Set up seminar (possibly)
So I'd like to throw out, if any way possible, EB artist MASTER CLASS!
You could even charge something for this to cover food costs. Basically, you'd need about a 2 1/2 - 3 hour window (45 minutes to an hour each) and probably have to schedule some concurrently (space permitting).
So maybe we could choose 3, but have to choose between say Morse and Petrucci or something.
I think something like this would be extremely popular.
Up to now we have
1. factory tour
2. Q&A
3. Artist concerts
4. Set up seminar (possibly)
So I'd like to throw out, if any way possible, EB artist MASTER CLASS!
You could even charge something for this to cover food costs. Basically, you'd need about a 2 1/2 - 3 hour window (45 minutes to an hour each) and probably have to schedule some concurrently (space permitting).
So maybe we could choose 3, but have to choose between say Morse and Petrucci or something.
I think something like this would be extremely popular.
SteveB
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kbaim said:So I'd like to throw out, if any way possible, EB artist MASTER CLASS!
Keith,
While that's a cool idea, I think it trends away from the idea of a Music Man open house. The focus should be the instruments and the people and processes who make them. It would be great to see signature artists playing, too, but I think the Master Class is more about the players than the guitars. That's just my two cents, though, and I'm sure many others will be big on the idea.
I think it is awesome just for Sterling et al. to take time out of their schedules to entertain a bunch of guitar geeks, let us see the factory & prototypes, and not charge us a dime!
francric
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kbaim said:Since it seems like a few of my ideas seem to be hitting, here goes another...
Up to now we have
1. factory tour
2. Q&A
3. Artist concerts
4. Set up seminar (possibly)
So I'd like to throw out, if any way possible, EB artist MASTER CLASS!
You could even charge something for this to cover food costs. Basically, you'd need about a 2 1/2 - 3 hour window (45 minutes to an hour each) and probably have to schedule some concurrently (space permitting).
So maybe we could choose 3, but have to choose between say Morse and Petrucci or something.
I think something like this would be extremely popular.
Dang!!!!! That sounds awesome!!!!! Kbaim, since they're listening to your ideas, you need to get them to offer some discounted items for us to purchase also!!!!!
kbaim
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Steve,
Maybe. Depends on how quick they'd want to get rid of us. But they could do an all day thing and include something like that.
Call it BALLSTOCK
Maybe. Depends on how quick they'd want to get rid of us. But they could do an all day thing and include something like that.
Call it BALLSTOCK
kbaim
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I guess they could also raffle off a new Morse.
Am I still invited?
Am I still invited?
I was just............jongitarz said:(not dwf1004 and Norm either
But,.........
I didn't..................
We were just...................
I didn't think that....................
Hey..............
<Mongo know he only pawn in game of life>
jimmyp
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NorM said:
NorM doing his best not to be barred and failing miserably... pity the fool
mcvinyl
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Something tells me Big Poppa is saying to himself "What have I started???"
kbaim
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mcvinyl said:Something tells me Big Poppa is saying to himself "What have I started???"
There are some scattered reports of him being seen at the hardware store buying rope.
My advice to you all is this...Let the company plan this thing. It is a gift to you all. I am sure it will be a great event. Don't mess it up by trying to dictate what it will be. It will be what it will be. And it will be good.
