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Re: Guitar makers festival

Post by Bob Connor » Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:34 pm

I'll be at Port Fairy. We're sure to get up to no good down there :gui :gui
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Post by rocket » Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:09 pm

Yeah,, looking forward to that one too,,, and the instrument exhibit too!! :) :) :) :dri :dri :dri
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Post by kiwigeo » Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:12 pm

rocket wrote:Yeah,, looking forward to that one too,,, and the instrument exhibit too!! :) :) :) :dri :dri :dri
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Just watch you two don't bring down the tone of the whole event.....we don't want the ANZLF gaining a reputation as a collection of drunken yobo builders of guitar shaped objects :shock:
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Post by rocket » Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:26 pm

What would out take to entice you over here to oversee the proceedings Martin? At least ANZLFs rep.would be preserved!
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Post by kiwigeo » Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:35 pm

rocket wrote:What would out take to entice you over here to oversee the proceedings Martin? At least ANZLFs rep.would be preserved!
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I'm aiming to get there in 2017.....hopefully Ill have enough guitars built to make the trip worthwhile.
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Post by J.F. Custom » Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:14 am

Hank wrote:(i'll be the bloke in the shorts wearing a beanie)
kiwigeo wrote:Make sure you take a few photos (of) Hank and post on the forum.
:!: :?: :mrgreen:

I was hoping to have a display there this year, but it wasn't to be... Like Martin, I'll plan for a show in 2017.

I do intend to visit this time though (likely Sunday), so may catch a few of you then.

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Post by 56nortondomy » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:09 pm

Just got back from the MGMF, it was great to meet some of the forum members and some of the builders, some really nice guitars on show. Compared to the last 2 shows this one was packed, heaps of people there. Sorry I didn't get more snaps, was too busy talking. Wayne
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Post by martintaylor » Sat Oct 10, 2015 6:54 pm

Flying down tonight to check it all out tomorrow. Can't wait!

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Post by curly » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:26 am

I'll be through the show for a couple of hours from about 11 . For those I haven't met I'm in a red check shirt and will have a 3 yr old in tow ! Be good to add a few more faces to names .
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Post by needsmorecowbel » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:02 pm

Nice to meet you Wayne, John, Hank, Perry, Alan and Co. Huge turnout this year, I'm sure the makers would be chuffed at that.

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Post by woodrat » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:12 pm

The Woodrat came out of hibernation for the MGF....he was pleased to put faces to the names meeting Wayne, Hank, Stu, Jeremy, Allen and David Aumann. A weekend amongst guitars and good company....
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Post by woodrat » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:32 pm

....I forgot Rod Octigan, Trevor Gore and Jack Spira...sorry chaps....
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Post by J.F. Custom » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:33 pm

Managed to sneak in a visit today and glad I did - well worth the trip.

I was time limited unfortunately, so apologies to those I did not get to catch up with - many of you had better things to be doing chatting with real customers than having me draw your attention away in any case. Good to see a volume of people going through and it was great to catch up with Trevor Gore (and partner), John (aka Woodrat), Perry Ormsby and Rod Octigan, as well as meet a couple of others that I don't believe are on the forum. Some fine work on show, including from our forum members.

For those that could not make it, I did grab a bunch of photos for you. Snapshots only mind you, so can't vouch for the quality!
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Phil Carson-Crickmore's display.
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The work of Jim Mills.
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Another Jim Mills guitar.
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Jim Mills body detail.
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Stunning work by Gerard Gilet.
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Gilet body detail.
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Andrew Denholms "Earth" series guitars.
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Tony Graham's creations.
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Work by Francis Jerome
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And again by Francis Jerome
To be continued... !!

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Post by J.F. Custom » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:34 pm

...and on it goes...
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Surely no intro required here - Mr T. Gore.
Actually, I did pretty well walking around and picking timbers used by most. Trevor's guitar on the left in the above pic though certainly threw up some challenges! Bindings, Gidgee - no problem there, Soundboard King Billy - yep, Rosette spalted Blackwood - ok, Neck - Qld Maple - got it... But back and sides? Closest I got was WA - which it was in Curly Wandoo, but then the fretboard... No. Not even close. Granted, it was a fairly plain, hard reddish brown timber so there were realistically many possibilities. In fact, even now it's name has slipped my mind, but lets just say it's first life was as a floorboard! Thanks for the game Trevor and demonstrating that once again, great guitars can be crafted by a wide range of timbers.
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More Mr Gore
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Laurie Williams Ukulele ex NZ
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Some classic Jack Spira
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More Jack Spira
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And the last I snapped of Jack's great work
Jack is doing some really lovely work that is very recognisable. I truly appreciated his display, not discounting others work on show.
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Some of Barry Kerr's very flashy wood. Almost needed sunglasses!
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As already shown, David Aumann had a good varied display.
One round to go...

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Post by J.F. Custom » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:05 pm

...and the final entries...
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Gary Rizzolo guitar and uke
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Rizzolo uke detail
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The back of Mr Perry Ormsby - sorry, he can't show his face on television.
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Tim Kill's signature styles.
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More Tim Kill.
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James Cargill's displays.
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And our own Mr Rod Octigan, holding his own with a great archtop display.
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Rod Octigan.
That's it folks. Sorry to anyone I missed, both in meeting or shooting some photos. There were several stands I did not manage to see due to crowds and my limited time pushing me on. I was somehow even too busy inspecting and listening (despite my inadequacies as a player) to the one guitar Mr John Woodrat managed to bring down, that I forget to take a photo of it!

All in all it was a good day and I look forward to participating next time around.

Congrats to the organisers who made it happen.

Cheers,

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Re: Guitar makers festival

Post by 56nortondomy » Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:44 pm

Hank is holding woodrats guitar in the photo I took, Jeremy. I'm glad you took all those nice photos I'm hopeless when it comes to getting snaps. Wayne

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Post by woodrat » Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:01 am

Hi Jeremy, it was great to meet you in Melbourne and the others as I mentioned earlier
...regarding my guitar Hank is holding it in one of the pictures that Wayne (56nortondomy) took ... See above..

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Post by woodrat » Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:05 am

Your up late Wayne..

You just beat me with that post...I didn't see it until I posted....:)

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Re: Guitar makers festival

Post by 56nortondomy » Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:31 am

No work tomorrow John, so I can stay up late. Jeremy did well with the camera, I,m glad some one other than me took one. Wayne

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Post by Nick » Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:27 am

Some great photo's and beautiful guitars there, I think I'm always impressed by Jack Spira's work and Tim Kill's just because it's invariably 'different'.
J.F. Custom wrote: The back of Mr Perry Ormsby - sorry, he can't show his face on television.
Don't tell me...he's got a face made for Radio! :lol:
Thanks everybody for posting pics, for those of us that can't make it it's always a kick in the inspirational backside to see other's work.
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Re: Guitar makers festival

Post by kiwigeo » Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:20 am

Some very flashy guitars in those photos......but not quite as flashy as the back of Perry's pants!! :mrgreen:
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Re: Guitar makers festival

Post by routout » Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:47 am

Can I say Mad skilz,The Craftsmanship on these instruments is with out a doubt some of the best I have seen .I would have liked to be there ( I hate night shift ) glad to see they got the crowds in the door it tells me there are still people who appreciate hand crafted wood at it's finest ,and thanks for the pics ,cheers john.
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