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CHICAGO GTG!!!! March 10th 2012
- Thread starter Billy Low
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davec
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- May 4, 2006
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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!
Thank you! I will definitely be there!
Aargh! I'm going to be out of town/state on that weekend!
But I'll be on an island off of the Florida coast so... It's not all bad!
But I'll be on an island off of the Florida coast so... It's not all bad!
Hey, I'm going to shoot for this one. If any Madisonians want to go maybe we can do a road train.
BTW: here'z me wit' #1
I am going to try and make this. not sure if ant other WI players are going, but would meet up with you some where.
I'm totally there dudes. Last time I went to a GTG at the Lakland factory, I got to play a lot of cool basses through a ton of cool rigs, and meet a bunch of really great people. I might bring my numero uno bass for a setup.
Perfect summary! Let me also add that folks who have not been to GTGs before shouldn't hesitate to sit down and try out basses--no one judges other people's chops (luckily for me!). And TBers are just cool and generous people in general. I've been to a bunch of GTGs, Lakland-related and otherwise, and never failed to have a great time. Don't miss out!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!
I need to clear the air abit. We will be conveining at the former Laklin facility. The operations have moved to a new location since the company changed hands. As it stands currently, there are no reps from Lakland slated to appear.
- Jul 11, 2005
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Dang....I won't be able to make this! My day job has me going to Zurich, Switzerland.
As much fun as the GTGs are, I'd rather go to Zurich any day! Beautiful city!!!
I went in the summer, had to visit their Lake Zurich (since I live near our Lake Zurich). Was walking along the shore line when some young women came out of the water and thought nothing of removing their bikini tops to dry off. That's not something I've ever seen at home!!!
Have fun!!!
I might possibly head down with the wife for the weekend - I was at the last Lakland get together at the old factory - neat place and it was fun. You can find a cubby hole to fit your car in around the area - like someone said - it's all industrial around there.
Great place too for someone's band to play a few tunes.
Great place too for someone's band to play a few tunes.
Hmm... this would be cool. I think this during my spring break which means I'll be back in town (Joliet-area)
Never been to one of these before. Mark me down as a maybe
Never been to one of these before. Mark me down as a maybe
Thanks BillyB! I agree Zurich is a beautiful city, always enjoy going there. I get to go there on business about 4-5 times a year, so, it's just become a long commute to work. In this situation I would prefer the GTG....oh well.
The trips do help with the airline status!
I'm in... prolly stay fairly long as I have a gig in Countryside that night and don't wanna go home in between.
