I had a great time, got to meet some nice people, and there were some beautiful guitars. Can't wait for the next one. I too thank you John Watkins, and John Ressler good job.
![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
| Official Luthiers Forum! http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/ |
|
| Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=22018 |
Page 1 of 2 |
| Author: | StevenWheeler [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Well not really as nothing got broken. We had a fabulous time at John Watkins shop yesterday. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones. Saw many beautiful guitars, electric and acoustic. Good food and beverage. Just an overall good time. Thanks again to John for opening his shop for the event and to John Ressler for setting this event up. Thanks to all who attended for sharing their work, knowledge and general enthusiasm for the insanity of Luthrie. Finally a big thanks to Ellie's friend (sorry I didn't get your name) for the use of his leatherman tool which was insturmental in recovering my keys from my locked truck. Now who's got the pictures? Steve |
|
| Author: | Mark A Thorpe [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
I had a great time, got to meet some nice people, and there were some beautiful guitars. Can't wait for the next one. I too thank you John Watkins, and John Ressler good job.
|
|
| Author: | dmills [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Had a great time. Really enjoyed watching your neck carving demo John. You definitely get the Big Bag of Picks award for hosting a great event. And a big thank you to John R. for the time and effort spent helping to set it up. |
|
| Author: | elysne [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Great Job by everyone. It was great to see some old faces and to meet some new ones. We need to do this more often! Thanks again for having me out! |
|
| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
What, no pictures? That's just wrong. |
|
| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
I echo the above comments - Thanks to John Watkins and John Ressler for doing all of the hard work. Thanks to all who donated door prizes! It was fun to see everyone, old friends and new, and so many instruments. No pics from me, sad to say. |
|
| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Chicago was certainly our kind of town on Saturday. John's building was the perfect venue for the event and we all had a wonderful time. Many thanks to all of the Sponsors who donated door prizes. I'll leave it to someone else to name them all lest I forget one or more. ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") I would personally like to thank John Watkins (my favorite golf partner  ) and John Ressler who did the heavy lifting of organizing the event. Thanks again. And a special thank you to the lovely and gracious Liz Watkins (the often bragged about Mrs. Watkins, and for very good reason!) and her equally lovely and gracious sisters for preparing the fantastic lunch and beverages! OK...so I took some pictures and hopefully others will add to the album as well. Check them out: Liz Watkins in the center with her sisters. Definitely some good genes in that family! Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 001.jpg Here's John and "Vanna White" presenting the winners of door prizes. Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 011.jpg John on the right consuming massive quantities of Milwaukee's finest in preparing to operate dangerous equipment in his bid to hand carve a neck in 15 minutes! Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 005.jpg Joe White, Lance Kragenbrink, Steven Ziegenfuss, Paul Woolson Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 006.jpg
|
|
| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Here's Ellie from the MIMF. Sorry but I can't identify her friend. Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 004.jpg Ray Lee, Kent Fishburn, Martin Brunkalla Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 008.jpg Joe White showing Mark Swanson and friend his series of progressive bursts and toners. If you can't find what you want from these samples, try black! Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 012.jpg JJ's guitar playing sons...Frank & Joe. Frank is playing John Ressler's latest OSB guitar. Quite impressive actually! Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 007.jpg The Zootman couldn't make this meeting but he was there in spirit! Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 014.jpg
|
|
| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Jim Worland and mark Thorpe Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 002.jpg Steve Wheeler, ?, ?, Kevin, Ed Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 010.jpg Joe White gave an excellent demonstration of many of the techniques he uses in prepping a guitar for finishing. Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 013.jpg That's all folks! If anyone else has some pics, please add them at your earliest convenience. |
|
| Author: | enalnitram [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
JJ Donohue wrote: Joe White showing Mark Swanson and friend his series of progressive bursts and toners. If you can't find what you want from these samples, try black! That was me (Martin Lane), in the blue shirt and the black hat, in the above pic. Here's another shot of Joe and Mark:  It was really cool to meet all that were there. I really appreciate the welcome attitude directed toward the newbie! |
|
| Author: | Anthony Lembo [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Thanks again to John Watkins, John Ressler, Joe White, and everyone else that made this event a success. I had a great time and am looking forward to seeing everyone at the next one - wherever that may be...(Ohio is close to everywhere, right?)
|
|
| Author: | StevenWheeler [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
[quote="JJ Donohue"]John on the right consuming massive quantities of Milwaukee's finest in preparing to operate dangerous equipment in his bid to hand carve a neck in 15 minutes! Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 005.jpg Next to John is Chris who came in from Ohio. I believe he works with B.C. Rich, I'm not sure if I remember that correctly. The third is Zach Ehley in from Wisconsin. They grow the boys big up there. |
|
| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Thanks for sharing JJ. It looks like it was a great event. |
|
| Author: | StevenWheeler [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
[quote="JJ Donohue"]Steve Wheeler, ?, ?, Kevin, Ed Attachment: Chicago Luthier Meeting 010.jpg Next to me in this pic is Gene Liberty. He brought some drop dead gorgeous gutars with him. Very cool guy. Left handed player who plays right handed guitars. Makes his own CNC machines. I'm sorry I can't name the other guy. |
|
| Author: | John Watkins [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Great pics JJ. Thanks for taking and posting them. Well we had bigger turnout than I think anyone would have anticipated when we started planning this thing, and I think everyone had a good time. I know I did. I'd like to thank everyone for coming, especially those who came from far away. Chris from BC Rich gets the distance award I think. He came all the way from Cincinnati and left here at 9pm to drive back. Yikes! (talked to him yesterday, he made it back just fine) Also, a very heartfelt thank you to everyone that went in on the amazing gift of a foursome at TPC Deere Run. It was totally unnecessary, but deeply appreciated. I promise to post scorecards, however pitiful they may be. I'd like to also thank everyone who donated prizes. We ended up having enough for everyone that attended to receive something. Here's the list of donors. I deeply apologize if I miss anyone. With all the preparation going on, I forgot to make a list. Shane Neifer - High Mountain Tonewoods Joe White Steve Wheeler LR Baggs Stewart MacDonald Luthiers Mercantile Intl John Mayes Kevin Ryan Bob Cefalu - RC Tonewoods Hibdon Hardwoods Tracy Leveque - Luthier Suppliers Last, but certainly not least, a personal thanks to John Ressler for instigating and coordinating this effort. The guy in the middle of that one picture that no one recognized is Don Filerman. He's a local cabinetmaker and hobbiest builder. Anyone else have pictures to share? |
|
| Author: | LanceK [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Thanks again John, and John It was a great time! Id do it again in a heartbeat! I have some pics but they are still on my camera. Ill try to get them downloaded today. |
|
| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
John Watkins wrote: I'd like to also thank everyone who donated prizes. We ended up having enough for everyone that attended to receive something. Here's the list of donors. I deeply apologize if I miss anyone. Don't forget Lance who was able to give away the last of the ubiquitous "OLF Man-Bags"! 
|
|
| Author: | LanceK [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
JJ Donohue wrote: John Watkins wrote: I'd like to also thank everyone who donated prizes. We ended up having enough for everyone that attended to receive something. Here's the list of donors. I deeply apologize if I miss anyone. Don't forget Lance who was able to give away the last of the ubiquitous "OLF Man-Bags"! AND THERE ALL GONE NOW! YES!!!! IM FREE!
|
|
| Author: | JRessler [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Here are a few photos. Had a great time. I was impressed by how many people traveled quite a distance to attend. Thanks again to John W and his family and Charlie for allowing us to invade their place of business. |
|
| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Thanks to John Watkins and John Ressler, and everyone else! This was a very fun time for me. I really don't post half as much as I should so it was really cool of everyone to include me here! Next time I might even bring a guitar!  It was great to see Lance and J.J. and Joe...and everyone! I always get super-charged when I go to a gathering like this. Now, on to build more things! |
|
| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Here are a few pictures I took! Attachment: S1054245 [Desktop Resolution].JPG Attachment: S1054247 [Desktop Resolution].JPG Attachment: S1054246 [Desktop Resolution].JPG Attachment: S1054242 [Desktop Resolution].JPG
|
|
| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Stephen and I hit Chicago a little early, so we took a stroll down Navy Pier. Attachment: S1054240 [Desktop Resolution].JPG Attachment: S1054237 [Desktop Resolution].JPG Pretty cool place! |
|
| Author: | TonyKarol [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Looks like a super time... I am supremely jealous !!!! |
|
| Author: | JRE Productions [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
Wow! Looks like a missed a great time. I was in Hawaii with my wife and daughters this past two weeks. While I would have loved to joined you guys, my trip was awesome and well needed. joe desperado |
|
| Author: | JRessler [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chicago Area 2009 OLF Gathering a smashing sucess! |
JRE Productions wrote: Wow! Looks like a missed a great time. I was in Hawaii with my wife and daughters this past two weeks. While I would have loved to joined you guys, my trip was awesome and well needed. joe desperado You picked Hawaii over us? (good choice) You were missed - we'll have to get a few locals together later this summer |
|
| Page 1 of 2 | All times are UTC - 5 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|