Chicago Guitar Show

[pjg]

I just got back from the Chicago guitar show. A more appropriate name would have been the Chicago Gibson Les Paul Guitar show. After about 2 minutes I lost count on how many LP's were there. The Jackson count? 2. A MIJ Roswell the guy wanted $800 for and an all black RR1 the same guy wanted $1500 for. The Charvel count was 0. However, there were about 5 Waynes there if anybody cares.

[Tekky]

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That's usually why I don't go to the guitar shows around here. Anyway, where is it? It's in a 'burb isn't it?

[Jim Shine]

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I see very few Jacksons at shows. Rarely ever a USA Charvel (only seen a couple over the past 8 years, one was scored by a dealer). I usually expect to see them at big shows like Philly. However, times like the last hartford CT show I was surprised with a nice SD Charvel Star.

[pjg]

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It's in Villa Park. Since I live in VP I figured I should swing through there to see what's up. $8 for parking + $10 for admission = $9 per Jackson that I was able to look at. Kinda disappointing.

[Tekky]

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I was considering that show, but with all the bus/train connections I would have had to make, it just wasn't worth it. I would have been a lot better off if I just stayed home, arranged my guitar racks in an aisle so I could walk between them and say, "ooooooh... ahhhhhh....".

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[vwall]

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Man! I was going to attend that show!!

Well, for what its worth, I will be at the Fall Chicago show with a full arsenal of Jackson USA guitars!!

See ya Sept 11-12th.

[pjg]

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In that case, I/ll be there!

I was looking for a DK1 with EMG's....You wouldn't be bringing one in September, would you? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[pjg]

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Since a buddy of mine wanted to go to the show I went back for day two for lack of anything else to do. Tucked back in a corner that I missed yesterday was a Trans Green SL1 and a GMW refinished San Dimas Charvel serial #1842. The other two Jacksons mentioned previously were still there.

[vwall]

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Indeed I should have some DK1's for the Sept show!!

BTW: sent you an email ;-)

[L]

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where is the fall show, also in Vill Park?

[Tetsuo]

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The Odeum sucks but I will go if Scott is going to be there.

[vwall]

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Cool, cool!!
I have been planning on that show since the Dallas show.
I wanted to go to the recent one but couldnt make it...

I am sending in my booth deposit some time this month so I can secure my booth!

Im hoping to have a big bad Vwall Guitars Banner from our forum bro, HuntinDoug!
If its ready in time I'll have that up on the curtain as well as a Jackson Guitars Tapestry.

We all def need to set up an evening after the show to get some grub and hang out!!

[sully]

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scott, sometime while you are there, you fucking MUST get some portillo's chili dogs. also make sure to get an italian beef sandwich, and order it wet. you'll love it so much, that i'm sure you'll send me a rhoads as a thank you.

there should be a portillo's just south of north avenue on route 83, which is near the odeum. seriously. get some...portillo's and good pizza are the only things i miss about living in the chicago area. if i find that you went up there and didn't partake, i'm comin to find you in houston!

sully

[straycat]

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My buds from R&S guitarworks were there among the throngs of L.P.s.Any of you guys that went see their line of guitars? They are awesome. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[vwall]

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Originally posted by jsullysix:
scott, sometime while you are there, you fucking MUST get some portillo's chili dogs. also make sure to get an italian beef sandwich, and order it wet. you'll love it so much, that i'm sure you'll send me a rhoads as a thank you.

there should be a portillo's just south of north avenue on route 83, which is near the odeum. seriously. get some...portillo's and good pizza are the only things i miss about living in the chicago area. if i find that you went up there and didn't partake, i'm comin to find you in houston!

sully

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You crack me up!!!!!!
That wet beef better do more than fill my hunger for a Rhoads LOL!!!

Thanks for the tip tho!
Im seriouslty anal about these shows and start making lists of what to bring and plotting courses and dinners way in advance.

I have added it to my menu for the Chi Town trip and will be looking forward to it!
Heck, if they're that good, I may have to overnite some home to mama ;-)
Of course I'll give a wet beef/chili dog preview to validate no asswhooping required [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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