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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 11:27 AM
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just strum
January 11th, 2009, 11:35 AM
I recall the time you posted the unpacking of a guitar - we could be here awhile:D

Robert
January 11th, 2009, 11:36 AM
Can you make the youtube video loop?

tot_Ou_tard
January 11th, 2009, 11:38 AM
Can you make the youtube video loop?
yes, yes! An infinite roll!

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 11:47 AM
Just to pass the time
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Or for those more electrically inclined
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXsVU6-_GFo

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 11:52 AM
50% of the judges now know who the winner is.

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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 11:54 AM
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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 11:55 AM
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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 12:00 PM
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just strum
January 11th, 2009, 12:01 PM
ok, I just went down stairs and made lunch and checked to see what we were having for dinner. I'm preparing for a long stay.

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 12:02 PM
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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 12:05 PM
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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 12:06 PM
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Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 12:09 PM
That should do it!

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SuperSwede
January 11th, 2009, 12:11 PM
So I am the only one in the whole world who knows at the moment? hmm fun :)

just strum
January 11th, 2009, 12:16 PM
So I am the only one in the whole world who knows at the moment? hmm fun :)
:thwap:

thearabianmage
January 11th, 2009, 12:19 PM
So I am the only one in the whole world who knows at the moment? hmm fun :)

You can use this as leverage if you have any undecided negotiations with any fretters. . .

duhvoodooman
January 11th, 2009, 12:22 PM
One more! Some great guitar face from a very young Carlos! But not as young as that 2nd guitar player, Neal Schon.....

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SuperSwede
January 11th, 2009, 12:23 PM
So now we´re just waiting for Algonquin

tot_Ou_tard
January 11th, 2009, 12:26 PM
So I am the only one in the whole world who knows at the moment? hmm fun :)
SS playing will a ball of Strummy.


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just strum
January 11th, 2009, 12:32 PM
is Algonquin the winner?

I went to congradulate him and then realized you didn't declare him the winner.

Over here we are doing away with torture, despite Spud's actions:D

tot_Ou_tard
January 11th, 2009, 12:34 PM
is Algonquin the winner?

I went to congradulate him and then realized you didn't declare him the winner.

Over here we are doing away with torture, despite Spud's actions:D
No Algonquin is the 3rd member of the Triumvarate which will decide the winner.

He is at his daughter's volleyball game.

O yeah, & then a hike in the woods. :D

This video in preparation for the winner:

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SuperSwede
January 11th, 2009, 12:55 PM
He should be back sometime in April.

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 12:55 PM
So did Cliff Richard steal Tom Jones' moves or did Tom Jones steal Cliff Richards' moves? That video begs the question.

peachhead
January 11th, 2009, 12:57 PM
All I know is now I have to do something to get that out of my head.
Sheeeesh.

:messedup:

SuperSwede
January 11th, 2009, 01:09 PM
I hereby declare that the master of all veins, the dude with the strat copy, the one the only...


Mr. Robert Renman is the WINNER!!!!!!

just strum
January 11th, 2009, 01:14 PM
Congrats Robert!!! Now remember, don't spend it all on picks :poke:

Algonquin
January 11th, 2009, 01:17 PM
Congrats to everybody who participated :AOK:

If you'd like to see how the names where randomly assigned their numbers... I would be glad to provide details.

I also want to thank the folks who trusted SuperSwede, Spudman and myself to be involved in the process.

Much appreciated!

David

Robert
January 11th, 2009, 01:30 PM
Wow, you gotta be kidding! I NEVER win stuff!

duhvoodooman
January 11th, 2009, 01:32 PM
Congrats to Robert and a big THANK YOU to all who participated. The kids at St.Jude's Childrens Hospital will benefit as well, since we have raised $85 from the entry fees and (if I counted correctly) another $15 in "entrant challenge" special donations from Strum & Dreadman. So that $100 for the sick kids!! :AOK: :dude: :AOK:

Special thanks to Spuds, Swede and 'Gonq for their help in the winner selection! :beer: :bravo: :beer:

SuperSwede
January 11th, 2009, 01:32 PM
Believe it or not, all this is yours to shop for! Congrats!

http://mattcbr.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/learnenglish-central-stories-treasure-story-330x220.jpg

tot_Ou_tard
January 11th, 2009, 01:33 PM
Congrats Robert!!!!

So what're gonna buy Mr Big Cheese?

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 01:37 PM
Wow, you gotta be kidding! I NEVER win stuff!

Yup . You did all fair and square.

There were 17 entrants and I used a random generator at random.org to choose a number randomly between and including 1 and 17. 12 is what came up and I then sent that screen shot to David and SS. I had no knowledge of who was attached to what number.

Congratulations. I guess this will make buying me that new guitar for having thefret.net on my computer screen in my studio shots a little less painful. Cool. We both get new stuff.;)

Robert
January 11th, 2009, 01:41 PM
I still can't believe it. I need to recover from the shock! :eek:

bigoldron
January 11th, 2009, 01:43 PM
Congrats to you Roberto! Better luck to us all next time. The kids got a good donation out of it!

Gil Janus
January 11th, 2009, 01:52 PM
Congratulations to Robert - the grand prize winner. :bravo: :D :beer:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb33/giljanus/Tiny/winner.jpg

We now get to make some suggestions of appropriate gear for Robert to purchase. :thwap: :poke: :whatever:

Gil :cool:

warren0728
January 11th, 2009, 01:54 PM
"it's a major award" congrats robert.... :beer: :pancake:

Blaze
January 11th, 2009, 02:03 PM
O Canada , yes sir Rob congrats to you , as i said before let s buy Canadian

http://www.boutiquetone.com/


:beer: :rotflmao: :master: :beer:

bigoldron
January 11th, 2009, 02:10 PM
"it's a major award" congrats robert.... :beer: :pancake:

Yeah, but leg lamps are NOT guitar gear. :D

peachhead
January 11th, 2009, 02:55 PM
Yeah, but leg lamps are NOT guitar gear. :D

What if you put strings on 'em? :D

A big Congrats to you, Robert!

There are many others here much more eminently qualified to give suggestions on what to buy. Unless of course you want to buy something for me.... :D

:bravo:

oldguy
January 11th, 2009, 02:56 PM
Congratulations, Robert!:D :D
And again, a big thank you to everyone who participated, it was for a good cause (two, actually).
Now let's put our thinking caps on.........and make some suggestions to Robert about what he needs.............hhmmmmmmmmmmmm..............

Robert, I would suggest that if you're not purchasing from Sweetwater since they don't ship to Canada, you need to support you're local music shop, or at least consider it as an option. :AOK:

warren0728
January 11th, 2009, 02:57 PM
i would suggest buying a new pick....but i don't think he won enough to get the kind he likes.... :poke: :rotflmao:

just strum
January 11th, 2009, 03:27 PM
In case you are having difficulty picking something, you really want one of these

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WindsorStu/

M29
January 11th, 2009, 03:27 PM
Congrats Robert and thank all those who participated and helped out:rockon:

First things First

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.50795620.jpg

Ok now go get em:rockon:

tot_Ou_tard
January 11th, 2009, 04:30 PM
In case you are having difficulty picking something, you really want one of these

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WindsorStu/
& since Sweetwater doesn't ship to Canada, you'll have to have it shipped to Strum's house.

just strum
January 11th, 2009, 04:34 PM
& since Sweetwater doesn't ship to Canada, you'll have to have it shipped to Strum's house.

Damn, that never occurred to me.

mrmudcat
January 11th, 2009, 04:39 PM
Congrats Robert you put alot of effort into this place you desrve something back!!! The kids are what counts. I am sorry to not have participated this time but im working on a similiar idea soon :dude:

tjcurtin1
January 11th, 2009, 04:39 PM
Congrats, Robert! Well deserved on your part for all that you do around here! Thanks, everyone for participating and for the great idea of supporting St. Jude's at the same time.

TedC

sunvalleylaw
January 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM
Congrats Robert!! Now we get to help you shop!

just strum
January 11th, 2009, 07:05 PM
Well, Robert disappeared quickly. He is probably in his music room going through all of the holiday gear catalogs trying to figure out what he is going to buy. If it's not having GAS and not the money to relieve it, it's a case of having the money and not knowing what gear to buy. Tough position to be in Robert, just remember there are your fellow Fretters that are always here to see you through these troubling times.
http://starmediagroup.web.aplus.net/wwwmeteoriteguitarpickscom/id1.html

http://sleipnerguitars.com/for-sale/wood-guitar-picks-1.shtml

http://www.marshallamps.com/

http://www.musictoyz.com/guitar/guitars/suhr.php

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 07:08 PM
Doesn't he only get like 7 days to make a purchase or something? Can you imagine the pressure?

just strum
January 11th, 2009, 07:10 PM
Doesn't he only get like 7 days to make a purchase or something? Can you imagine the pressure?

Those veins have to be popping.




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Algonquin
January 11th, 2009, 07:53 PM
Spudman... good job of keeping the kids here busy while you all had to wait for me this afternoon. The YouTubes clips were great! :AOK:

Spudman
January 11th, 2009, 08:31 PM
My pleasure. I love to see people win...no matter what the size of their veins are.

Blaze
January 11th, 2009, 08:51 PM
Hey Rob, have nt you talked about a lucky number ?

tot_Ou_tard
January 11th, 2009, 08:52 PM
Hey Rob, have nt you talked about a lucky number ?
Was it 12?

Robert
January 11th, 2009, 08:56 PM
Keep the suggestions coming! By the way, I see a big sale here - http://sleipnerguitars.com/SALES/GuitarSales.shtml - Swedish Guitars!

I am still shocked by this whole winning thing, and my veins might pop from all the excitement, not to mention the pressure of finding something cool to buy.

This caught my eye though....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8576882&type=product&id=1204331537149&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8576882

sunvalleylaw
January 11th, 2009, 11:31 PM
Ok, I am putting out my suggestion. He does not have a humbucker guitar, likes jazz and jazzy tones in his blues, and is Swedish. Therefore:





http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/sunvalleylaw/408512.jpg

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=9125&highlight=hagstrom+viking+standard
:D
I bet you can come really close to one with what you received, I know someone who may be able to help. :AOK:

That Peavey head is cool, but you have cool amphs and are saving for a Marshall someday. This is something not within your gear collection that I would love to hear you play. So there you have it. :D

tot_Ou_tard
January 12th, 2009, 07:10 AM
OK, Sun that's enough of that. You've are really getting me gassing for a Hagstrom & I didn't win. ;)

M29
January 12th, 2009, 07:45 AM
Oh man SVL I think you hit it. That is just what he needs. I would love to hear his playing on a semi-hollow body and that is a sweet one. What a great picture of it.

M

Spudman
January 12th, 2009, 08:09 AM
http://www.hagstromusa.com/John/img/sub_sub_section/1233.jpg

Algonquin
January 12th, 2009, 08:43 AM
Robert was the 13th to sign up for the raffle, and his birthday is the 13th, and he mentioned that's his lucky number... even though he won with #12, how about a lucky 13 strap...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10115030&catid=27304&logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B2CBD0FBE711EB53EB7024AF 76A4AC50099DC44DC55A2C3979D6B60BDE6E75CC45F54ABA7E 05EF0991F14C2BECBFCAD8F4CC41959FD89FD7CA8E879CABE5 101F3072941E639ECC5ACB38F7E3B92388CD5181B331435FB6 817EA9980A5020300217A39F2C449E60E651179781686873EB B9#

tot_Ou_tard
January 12th, 2009, 11:30 AM
Robert was the 13th to sign up for the raffle, and his birthday is the 13th, and he mentioned that's his lucky number... even though he won with #12, how about a lucky 13 strap...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10115030&catid=27304&logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B2CBD0FBE711EB53EB7024AF 76A4AC50099DC44DC55A2C3979D6B60BDE6E75CC45F54ABA7E 05EF0991F14C2BECBFCAD8F4CC41959FD89FD7CA8E879CABE5 101F3072941E639ECC5ACB38F7E3B92388CD5181B331435FB6 817EA9980A5020300217A39F2C449E60E651179781686873EB B9#
Ya know Strum's number was 13, so if Robert prefers the number 13 he can always give his winnings to Strum.

just strum
January 12th, 2009, 11:40 AM
Ya know Strum's number was 13, so if Robert prefers the number 13 he can always give his winnings to Strum.

Sounds fair to me. Robert???

Also, when we were asked if we had issue with Robert entering the contest, the only thing I requested was a background check - was that done?

We might be looking at do over. Robert's probabably speed reading the catalogs now.:D

sunvalleylaw
January 12th, 2009, 11:54 AM
http://www.hagstromusa.com/John/img/sub_sub_section/1233.jpg

Superswede, hmm, that is a thought. I still think semi-hollow viking, but a Swede is a good thought too.


OK, Sun that's enough of that. You've are really getting me gassing for a Hagstrom & I didn't win. ;)

Yeah, tOta, I have some tele gas, largely induced by forum members, especially the last pics of the XV-820 butterscotch tele DVM has posted, and I didn't win either. So I guess you and I just have to GAS through Robert this time. Pretty fun! He is such a good player, and we almost certainly will get to see the purchase in action, so it is really group GAS with our GAS leader. :AOK:

just strum
January 12th, 2009, 12:02 PM
Ok, I am putting out my suggestion. He does not have a humbucker guitar, likes jazz and jazzy tones in his blues, and is Swedish. Therefore:



Good suggestion, he needs to broaden the guitar collection versatility.

Robert
January 12th, 2009, 12:26 PM
You know, I feel some Hagstrom GAS starting to bubble up... :D

evenkeel
January 12th, 2009, 12:28 PM
Late to the party on this.

Congrats to the Big Cheese!!! Well deserved!! :bravo: :pancake:

peachhead
January 12th, 2009, 04:57 PM
Congrats Robert you put alot of effort into this place you desrve something back!!!

That thought occurred to me as well.

Hagstrom GAS is good, very good, very, very good... :D

just strum
January 12th, 2009, 05:00 PM
You know, I feel some Hagstrom GAS starting to bubble up... :D

You won't be sorry - definitely one to put on the "considering" list.

marnold
January 12th, 2009, 05:27 PM
One word: pointy

Blaze
January 13th, 2009, 12:06 PM
Oh Canada !!! our home & lucky land..:canada:

Well, did nt win the raffle but a Quebec lotery ticket made me $1000.00 (cad)richer this morning .
So Mr Renman ,Canadian guys are lucky this week, i m gonna pay some debts & invest $500.00 or so in GAS stuff..

Sounds good is'nt ??

Blazes:bravo: :rotflmao: :beer:


http://www.bized.co.uk/images/gas.jpg

Robert
January 13th, 2009, 12:44 PM
Wow, congrats on that lottery win! Some people are just plain lucky.... :D

just strum
January 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM
Oh Canada !!! our home & lucky land..:canada:

Well, did nt win the raffle but a Quebec lotery ticket made me $1000.00 (cad)richer this morning .
So Mr Renman ,Canadian guys are lucky this week, i m gonna pay some debts & invest $500.00 or so in GAS stuff..

Sounds good is'nt ??

Blazes:bravo: :rotflmao: :beer:


Congrats, now we can bomb you with suggestions on how to spend that money. Better do it faster than Robert, his is already starting to lose value.:poke:

Robert
January 13th, 2009, 04:57 PM
I'm leaning towards a Hagstrom... my local music store has plenty of them and he also gives me a nice discount.

I don't need another amp or (m)any more pedals. I could use some good cables and such things, but heck, a new guitar is more EXCITING, isn't it?

sunvalleylaw
January 13th, 2009, 05:10 PM
I'm leaning towards a Hagstrom... my local music store has plenty of them and he also gives me a nice discount.

I don't need another amp or (m)any more pedals. I could use some good cables and such things, but heck, a new guitar is more EXCITING, isn't it?

I am liking the sound of that. What one? The Vik, or the Swede? I personally vote Vik of course. :D

Blaze
January 13th, 2009, 05:12 PM
Rob, maybe it s time to get the SHF: Swedish Humbucker Fever..



http://www.albinhagstrom.se/page%20pictures/haghed3.jpg

Robert
January 13th, 2009, 05:23 PM
I am not sure yet. I need your help deciding, guys! :poke:

tot_Ou_tard
January 13th, 2009, 05:37 PM
Wow! Congrats Blazes!




I don't need another amp or (m)any more pedals. I could use some good cables and such things, but heck, a new guitar is more EXCITING, isn't it?
H3LL yes, we don't want no stinkin pictures of cables.

just strum
January 13th, 2009, 05:45 PM
I am not sure yet. I need your help deciding, guys! :poke:

Personally I think you would be really happy with a semi-hollowbody guitar. I love them, Rocket recommends them, ZMAN likes his, and those guys from the great State of Idaho seem to be pretty fond of them. Other than that, it's a waste of money.

You really need to expand the versatility of the collection.

There are few things you will hear me recommend, but a semi-HB is definitely one I don't hesitate to recommend. I probably mentioned to SVL once or twice.

Rocket
January 13th, 2009, 06:04 PM
Always room for another semi. I'd recommend a DoubleCut Gretsch... new & different weapon for your arsenal.

Blaze
January 13th, 2009, 06:24 PM
There are few things you will hear me recommend, but a semi-HB is definitely one I don't hesitate to recommend.


Agree !!

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just strum
January 13th, 2009, 06:38 PM
Robert, that semi-hb is in the window with it's pick-up switch pressed up against the glass and just staring at you and thinking "take me home".

I won't even name my guitars and here I am talking as if they can think:thwap: