Hey Linus, if you check the schedule, I think you'll see that there's nothing booked for Friday PM. A lot of folks take that opportunity to do the Martin tour. You may have a better chance of grabbing a lift then.
I've been twice, but may go again
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| Author: | Linus [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is going? |
I've signed up and am really excited to be going, despite the fact that it is months from now. Who has been? Any advice? Staying in the dorms vs a hotel nearby? Once there, is there any reason to have a car? Have you loaded up on tools and tonewood there? I'm closing in on finishing guitars #3 and #4 so it seems like a good time to soak up a lot of knowledge. Advice for a newbie please. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I will be there for sure |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I was there for Saturday last year and stayed in the hotel. I'll be going again for sure! |
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| Author: | JSDenvir [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
It's way fun. Stay in the dorms. It's cheaper, thus freeing up more dough for wood from all the vendors you'll find there. The wood selection is incredible, and the prices are as good as you'll find outside of eBay. The difference is, you can trust these vendors. Technically, the campus is "dry", but the security folks tend to look the other way just so long as you're not a raucous buffoon. Lots of folks outside in the evening, playing guitars and enjoying the odd adult beverage. The food is cafeteria food, but I've certainly had worse. Basically, The symposium is 200 folks geeking out about guitars for 4 days. Pretty much my idea of heaven. See you there. Steve |
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I'll be there. 2007 was the last time I was able to go. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I love these get togethers but it is the evening get togethers where you get to learn a lot. Listening to Al Carruth talk about Stradivarious going to heaven was a great story. |
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| Author: | Andy Birko [ Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I'm definitely going as well, I'll be bringing a bunch of necks, bridges etc. My first time at a guitar show so I'm pretty excited! |
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| Author: | Frank Ford [ Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I missed the last couple of symposia using medical excuses, but this year I found myself on the presenters list, thanks to a little push from the one guy we can't refuse anything when he asks, Dan Erlewine. Dan's the reason I went to my first ASIA thing (was it 1995?) and my first Tacoma GAL convention. In fact, without his example and encouragement, I doubt I'd have started FRETS.COM or any number of other "community" projects" I've gotten into. So, I'll be there, you bet! |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I've only been to one ASIA Symposium, and that was 10 years ago, but it sure was fun. Just watching Frank Ford do a refret on an old 00-15 up close and talking about it was worth the price of admission. So was a lecture by Ervin Somogyi, which prompted a very entertaining debate between him and Al Carruth, or listening to Linda Manzer talk about baritones, and Dan Erlewine, the Duke, and on and on. So thanks Frank (and Dan, for encouraging him) and all the rest, for your service to the community, as you can see, your audience is all over the world. Getting to know the people who's names you see on these forums, as well as lots of others, the guitars, the wood, the late night jams, the cafeteria conversations (but not the coffee!), they all make it worth it. |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
i will be there . |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
My first one was in 2003 in Westminster MD. Frank Ford left guite an impression on me. He was approachable and shared his knowledge . Thank you Frank. I got to be a presenter in 2005 and have been each year since. It is good to be able to give back. Can't wait for this year. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:52 am ] |
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We will be there a day late. Need a day of rest after returning from Memphis Guitar Festival. Looking forward to it. |
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| Author: | Linus [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
Less than 2 weeks away. I'm really excited about it. It will be my first. I'd really like to do a Martin Factory tour on Wednesday before the Symposium starts. I'll be taking the bus to Stroudsburg from NYC so if anyone else is interested in going on the tour I'd love a ride to the factory. I'll buy you lunch! |
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| Author: | JSDenvir [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
Hey Linus, if you check the schedule, I think you'll see that there's nothing booked for Friday PM. A lot of folks take that opportunity to do the Martin tour. You may have a better chance of grabbing a lift then. I've been twice, but may go again
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
Wish I could go. Last time was 1998. |
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:38 pm ] |
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I'll be there as well. I'm presenting a talk on designing and making one's own wood (marquetry/intarsia) purflings, rosettes, back strips etc. Frank, I think it was '95 (Burlington VT) that you last attended, looking forward to seeing you again. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I'm contemplating driving out on Saturday for the day to hang out with my good friend Sylvan Wells. It's been a year since he lived near me, so it would be good to catch up a bit. I've only been to one, back in (I think) '03 and got to meet some great folks in person, like Lance K, Brad Goodman, Uncle Bob Cefalu, John Hall, and a host of others. Looking forward to meeting Andy Birko face-to-face finally, if I can make it. Would love to see Bob Cefalu again as well. If y'all see a middle-aged, goofy looking, somewhat chubby blonde haired dude with John Lennon glasses, it could very well be me... Oh, and if you get a chance to see Pat DiBurro's demonstration on replacing a top without sacrificing the bindings etc., do it! it's a Must See. |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:49 pm ] |
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Last one I attended was Burlington, I think in '99. It is tempting, but might be a bit late to make arrangements. |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:37 am ] |
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I will be going this year. |
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| Author: | D Stewart [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I am counting the days. I will fly into Allentown and rent a car to drive up the rest of the way and Nazareth PA is right on the path. Can't resist another Martin tour and am planning on paying for the behind the scenes tour. Too many years since my last ASIA. After building 10-12 now, I am really ready to learn. I'll be in a the Hawaiian shirt. Or one of the other guys in Hawaiian shirts. 
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I'll be there. Look for the grey headed old man in a Hawaiian shirt. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I have 3 presentations to give hope some of you get there Dovetail Neck Setting and advanced binding techniques |
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I'm old and slow so I'm on my way |
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| Author: | Tom Dowey [ Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
I think I am heading down. Haven't been to one since 2003. Should be fun. Chris Pile I remember hanging out with you at ASIA years ago. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.S.I.A. Symposium in Stroudsburg PA in June. Who is go |
Quote: I think I am heading down. Haven't been to one since 2003. Should be fun. Chris Pile I remember hanging out with you at ASIA years ago. I still have pix. You have red hair? |
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