Ran into Andy Timmons today....

[sully]

I ran into Andy Timmons while at The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney today. I wanted to test out the Spanish Cedar Raven on a nice amp before shipping it. I'd never visited The Guitar Sanctuary before, but knew that they carried very high end equipment, but they're close to me, so I drove out there. Really nice place, and they were super nice to me. I got to plug in to a nice Mesa (I forget the model), and started noodling around a bit on the clean channel. All was good, so I kicked it over to the distorted channel and started playing Shock Me. I hear two guys start singing along, and sure enough, one of them is Andy Timmons! He played the guitar for a bit, was very complimentary, and was nice enough to pose for a pic!



Sully

[tonemonster]

there is a mini rectifier in the background. did you play through that???

Very cool story Sully. Nice job on that guitar too.

[tonemonster]

why are there so many clothes hanging in a guitar shop?

[daisp]

Thats very cool Sully...guitar looks great too!

[sully]

there is a mini rectifier in the background. did you play through that???

Very cool story Sully. Nice job on that guitar too.

No, I played on a Mesa combo...I think it was red? I tell ya, I'm so oblivious to amps.

why are there so many clothes hanging in a guitar shop?

Check out their site; they've got a lot of neat stuff in there: http://www.theguitarsanctuary.com/

Thats very cool Sully...guitar looks great too!

Thanks man! I guess it's funny what playing a little Shock Me can do!

sully

[Twitch]

Im pretty sure hes the guy that put on a exhibition at the local guitar store a few months ago. It was a thing for Mesa. He played then would rave about HIS Mesa amps, then play some more. Hes was great, and I learned a few things that night.

EDIT: Yep it was him. Tom Picketts music center, guess its been over a year ago.

Andy will also share his secrets for getting amazing tone featuring his favorite amps and cabs, the Mesa Lone Star, Stiletto Deuce II and TransAtlantic TA-15, mated with the legendary Mesa Rectifier and Lone Star cabinets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the world’s most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!
Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them – Come to any of these events and you’ll quickly understand why….
Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and your local Mesa/Boogie Dealer. Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend today! Don’t miss it!!!

Date:	Time:	Locations & Phone Numbers:
Tues., Aug. 3, 2010	7:00 PM	Willis Music Co 1850 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 426-1818 Mike Mcafee www.willismusic.com
Wed., Aug. 4th, 2010	7:00 PM	Owensboro Music Center 1303 Breckenridge St. Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 684-2156 Gordy Wilcher www.owensboromusic.com
Thurs., Aug. 5th, 2010	6:30 PM	Moore Music 4200 E. Morgan Ave Evansville, IN 47715 (812) 479-9595 Pat Moore www.mymooremusic.com
Fri., Aug. 6th, 2010	7:00 PM	Tom Pickett’s Music Center 2422 National Road Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 372-6700 Chris Campbell www.tompicketts.com

[sully]

I think he may live around here, as he does offer lessons on a highly limited basis at the store I was in. Dude's a really good player. I never gave a rat's ass about Danger Danger, but after hearing some of his solo stuff, I'm impressed. And hell, he's making a living doing what he loves. We should all be so lucky. Guy couldn't have been nicer.

Sully

[sixx_ gunner]

Very cool Sully! Seen your post on Facebook about this. Great experience for you!

[RacerX]

I think he may live around here, as he does offer lessons on a highly limited basis at the store I was in.

Montgomery or Leander [not] near you?

http://people.switchboard.com/results.php?ReportType=34&qf=Andrew&qi=0&qk=10&qn=Timmons&qs=TX

Edit - nope!

[BenoA]

Cool story! Andy rocks!

[Twitch]

Wiki and official website say hes from Dallas.

[sully]

Oh! Well, there you go!

[axmann]

Sully, that Raven is absolutly beautiful. Stunning. If Johnny Winter would see that , he would have to smile.

[roodyrocker]

Andy Timmons is a killer player! I didn't know he gave lessons even on a limited basis. If he I was in my area I'd say sign me up! Youtube has plenty of videos of him live and I particularly like like his instrumental Beatles meddley, just incredible.

[Hellraiser6502]

Andy is one of my favorite players..!!!

Very cool Sull, awesome guitar too.

I think I need one.