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CHICAGO GTG!!!! March 10th 2012

Chicago GTG at the old Lakland factory.


2044 N Dominick Street
Chicago, IL 60614-3083


March 10th 2012.


12:00 noon until the last person drags themselves out.

Dan Lakin will be there and if any one wants to the see first and second Lakland bass made come on out and check them out.

Bring your basses and amps.

Drummers and guitar players are welcome to come and jam as well.

This will be a blast. More info to come soon.


David Nordschow of DNA amps will be in the house with amp(s) and cabs.


http://dnaamps.com/

Bill Banks of Overton amps will also be in attendance with amps and cabs.


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Justin Hoffman of Overture guitars will be there with some basses.

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I definitely will try to be there! I have not been to one of these events before, can someone give me a general idea of what to expect? What not to do? I think I have the gist of it so far....:help:

I would prefer that you don't show up naked...

I've been to a few. Lots of fun... Lots of new people to meet. Lots of basses to admire. Lots of new Laklands to drool over. A really nice cross-section of bassists and styles.

Sometimes there is a band scheduled to play. Sometimes a clinic. Sometimes females actually attend too ;)

They often have folks doing set ups for a very good price.

You'll see/hear people play that will make you question why you bother at all...then you'll get over it and be happy that you're part of such an interesting and talented community.

Bill Dickens has shown up to a couple. Bill Clements has driven over from Michigan to attend.

To summarize...you don't want to miss it!
 
Bill Banks of Overton amps will also be in attendance with amps and cabs.

I wonder if this is the same Bill Banks from Dallas, TX from Banks Electronics? Anyone know?

If so, he is an electrical engineer (formerly with Raytheon), great musician, and knows more than any human I have ever met about musical amplification! He has done consultation for Fender, Marshall, and Mesa Boogie if it's the same guy!

PEACE