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Old 01-21-2013, 05:18 PM
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Let me ask a dumb question: how does one get invited? And is there any passes for sale?
You have to know an owner or CEO of a major musical instrument company, or Billy Sheehan.
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Old 01-21-2013, 08:05 PM
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I've gone a few times, not really all that hard to get in. Was invited by product folks once, went with a pro drummer friend another time, went with a buddy who buys all the pro-tools equip for some colleges and music schools. Kind of a network thing....if you know some folks it's not that hard.

3 times was enough for me. I guess I'm weird but I've never seen one thing there that I wanted other than some cool guitar pedals.
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Old 01-21-2013, 08:49 PM
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I'll be floating around for most of it, for sure!
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Old 01-21-2013, 09:02 PM
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I'll be roaming the show Thu thru Sat!
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Old 01-22-2013, 07:29 AM
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I'll be there, as usual. There are bass-related events Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at JT Schmid's on Katella, and you'll likely find me there, as well.
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:37 AM
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Going for the first time this year. I'll be there Saturday only.
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:31 PM
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Meetings and dinners from the time I land tomorrow night until the show closes Sunday.
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:45 PM
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I'll be there Friday, Saturday, and maybe Sunday morning with Regenerate Guitar Works - Hall E Booth 1306. I'll spend some time roaming, too.
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Old 01-22-2013, 06:17 PM
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I'll be there, as usual. There are bass-related events Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at JT Schmid's on Katella, and you'll likely find me there, as well.
My friend who got me in this year was telling me about this. The way he described it sounded pretty awesome. I'll definitely be checking it out.
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Old 01-23-2013, 02:00 AM
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just in the fyi for parking, the Hilton is usually full. coming from the Convention ctr on Harbor take a right on Katella (the next light toward Disney) there's a parking garage on the left about 2 blocks down. and for those not knowing about NAMM, the short of it is it's a convention for music companies trying to sell their products to music stores. As such companies and stores have access to passes. It's not open to the public. Most artists when they sign an endorsement agreement there's usually something in there about being available for the trade show. Consequently, you'll see well known musicians especially if they have a signature model. Some of us not so famous folk who have endorsements get a pass from our companies and usually allowed some guests. I'll be there thurs. maybe we can use this thread to post some pics?
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Old 01-23-2013, 02:04 AM
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bass players at NAMM

oh there of course is an app for NAMM. and Bass Player Mag posted a list of bass players demoing or signing...http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2013...-bass-players/

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Old 01-23-2013, 11:32 AM
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oh there of course is an app for NAMM. and Bass Player Mag posted a list of bass players demoing or signing...http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2013...-bass-players/
Thanks for the list!
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:34 AM
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Old 01-23-2013, 07:41 PM
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I'm not going, BUUUUUUUT if you are going, PLEASE snap some photos if you happen to see this rumored new Korean reissue Guild Starfire! Looks like a 66 SFB-I RI... they're even bringing back the bisonic pickup!!

http://www.lamusic.ca/Guild-Starfire...3792400866.htm
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:08 PM
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For those of us that cannot attend NAMM, are any TB'ers planning to provide some type of live thread coverage from the inside?
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:11 PM
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:26 AM
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Old 01-24-2013, 11:28 PM
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Ill be there all day Friday. Looking forward to geeking out on all the new gear and talented folks.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:48 AM
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Let me ask a dumb question: how does one get invited? And is there any passes for sale?
That's what I want to know. I only live an hour away and would love to go. My pops got me in back when he was a rep for AKG. I want to go now because the inventory selection of basses in LA is so lousy these days that you need to go to something like this to try out anything that isn't a Fender, Music Man or Ibanez.
They really should open it to the public for at least one day.
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Old 01-25-2013, 09:42 AM
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