My first public showing of guitars

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:18 pm

I just got back from my first public showing of some of my guitars. It's an arts themed market held in the Cairns Botanic Gardens once a month during the dry season.

I showed the 2 Qld. Walnut PJ's and the Cypress OOO today. There were at least 6, (I lost count with all the people looking and asking questions), that were very capable players that asked to play them.

Everyone of them picked the Australian Red Cedar PJ as their favorite sound. They liked the Engelman, and I think it would have faired better if it hadn't been there with the Cedar topped one. The sheer beauty of the Australian Cedar I'm sure had some influence as it was the one that everyone wanted to try first.

The Cypress OOO also did very well, but it being a very visually striking guitar I think had a factor as it was the second one that everyone wanted to try.

The comments from people that I would think are serious buyers were about pickups. As none of my guitars have them, it looks like the market that will be willing to drop that much cash on a handmade instrument is going to be wanting a pickup installed.

The show was really gratifying as I didn't get much of a chance to take a break. I ended up talking to people for 6 hours straight, and had 50 business cards go out.

Now off to the shed to get cracking on the next one.

Dennis Leahy · Post by **Dennis Leahy** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:12 pm

Congratulations, Allen, on a very successful first show!

Dennis

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:15 pm

Sounds like you had a great day Allen.

I reckon one of the best things about shows like this is getting player feedback on your instruments.

Bob

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:05 pm

Well I can vouch that Allen's acoustic guitars are first class having had the privelage of being able to play them this weekend. I'm very pleased you had some interest in the instruments. The Aussie Cedar 000 sure is a spectacular looking and sounding guitar. I also liked the tone of the Redwood topped guitar too.

Good luck.

Cheers

Alan

Dennis Leahy · Post by **Dennis Leahy** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:00 am

Allen, I know you have shown the guitars in other threads, but maybe you could post some shots of the beauty pageant contestants in this thread.

Dennis

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:03 am

Dennis Leahy wrote:Allen, I know you have shown the guitars in other threads, but maybe you could post some shots of the beauty pageant contestants in this thread.

Dennis

Yes please Maca! A line up would be very noice

Dave Anderson · Post by **Dave Anderson** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:05 am

Allen,
Congrats on your first show! It sounds like you had a very good time.
Good luck with future sales......

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:54 am

A shot of the Cypress OOO

Qld. Walnut - Engelman PJ

Qld. Walnut - Australian Cedar PJ

sebastiaan56 · Post by **sebastiaan56** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:32 am

Congratulations on a successful show Allen. Given the work you have posted Im not really surprised.... Its good to know what your market wants as well.

Lillian · Post by **Lillian** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:03 am

Allen, they are beautiful. Sweetie and I are in agreement. We want the walnut~cedar to come live at our house. Barring that, I'll have to get my hands on some of that cedar.

gratay · Post by **gratay** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:21 pm

Congratulations Allen, they look great ..You deserve every success.

joel · Post by **joel** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:11 pm

They are beautiful looking guitars. Nice work!

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:25 am

Congrats Allen my friend - ALL of your guitars are gorgeous!!!!

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