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Count me in for Mandy

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Hi DianeB thanks for all the information. 

I really appreciate your post and helpful insights.

Thanks

 

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Here are more links related to things to do in Nashville (courtesy of Artisan Guitars):

https://artisanguitars.com/what-do-when-visiting-nashville

 

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Thanks for all the links! I wish it were June already!

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Has anyone found any good shows for the Tuesday,  Friday and Saturday evenings that aren't scheduled so far?

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Mandy Barnett is at 3rd and Lindsley on Tuesday and there is always the Opry on Saturday evening.

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At last report, Steve has plans for Friday night, but hasn't announced them yet.

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For those who have been to a Gathering before, did you find that it was easier to bring your git around in a hard case or a gig bag? I'm not sure if there are places to lock everything up during the day or if space is at a premium and the hardshell case would not be optimal or... whatever. Any suggestions? 

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Colder, the main room will be secured every night. There's plenty of room. Your gear will probably be safer there than in your hotel or your car, but that's up to you. You will only have to carry your guitar a few times, a short distance, from there to the classrooms. I would simply bring the case that you prefer to transport the guitar in.

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Thanks Diane! I'm expecting I will want to practice in the evening, so I'll probably take it back to my room with me each night. Good to hear the details on the locked room and all though. Thank you!! 

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A question to the gang (its probably been asked many times!).

This will be my first Guitar Gathering and I'm really looking forward to it. My question is what do you recommend as far as bringing an Acoustic vs an Electric? I have a small practice amp that really wouldn't be a problem lugging around. What is the 'norm' for these events? I'm guessing that most bring Acoustic...

Thoughts?

Dale

 

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Hi, Dale, you might want to see my post for first timers on the previous page of this thread. Any day now, Steve should be sending out his e-mail survey to registrants. I suspect it's overdue because of last minute changes to the schedule. See you there!

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I believe the survey will be sent out tomorrow.

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5 hours ago, Beatup6String said:

A question to the gang (its probably been asked many times!).

This will be my first Guitar Gathering and I'm really looking forward to it. My question is what do you recommend as far as bringing an Acoustic vs an Electric? I have a small practice amp that really wouldn't be a problem lugging around. What is the 'norm' for these events? I'm guessing that most bring Acoustic...

Thoughts?

Dale

 

Hi Dale,

I asked that question in another thread, and most people responded that either one will be fine, but acoustic seemed to be the preference of those responding to my question. 

I'll probably bring my acoustic but I'm still kind of on the fence. In a way I want to bring my electric because I spend a lot more time playing electric, but the idea of going acoustic for a week of intensive study seems natural too... stripping things down to just the mental side of things. 

Who knows, for me it'll be a game time decision which one I bring but I think either will work just fine.  

 

 

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It was easier with so many people to use an acoustic during the classes.  I would think that if you had something like a battery operated Line 6 POD you could use earbuds so you could hear yourself play your electric it might be ok.  They had an amp in the classes that I went to that they passed the cord around during a few of the sessons.  I ended up leaving my electric in my hotel room until it was time for a set up with Greg.  I brought a music stand last time and if I can get one in time I'll bring a portable guitar stand.  See you all soon.

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On 6/2/2018 at 11:45 PM, colder said:

For those who have been to a Gathering before, did you find that it was easier to bring your git around in a hard case or a gig bag? I'm not sure if there are places to lock everything up during the day or if space is at a premium and the hardshell case would not be optimal or... whatever. Any suggestions? 

I only buy hard cases... but check this out...

I used these to fly Toronto to Nashville,  then Memphis to Chicago to Toronto..

 

Http://www.backaxe.com

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On 6/5/2018 at 9:56 AM, ShadowBoxer86 said:

It was easier with so many people to use an acoustic during the classes.  I would think that if you had something like a battery operated Line 6 POD you could use earbuds so you could hear yourself play your electric it might be ok.  They had an amp in the classes that I went to that they passed the cord around during a few of the sessons.  I ended up leaving my electric in my hotel room until it was time for a set up with Greg.  I brought a music stand last time and if I can get one in time I'll bring a portable guitar stand.  See you all soon.

That is another good question I suppose. I don't use guitar stands, I like them safe in the case :) However, should I bring a music stand? Will there be enough for everyone? I can bring my own if not. 

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37 minutes ago, colder said:

That is another good question I suppose. I don't use guitar stands, I like them safe in the case :) However, should I bring a music stand? Will there be enough for everyone? I can bring my own if not. 

Guitar stands are quite useful (especially during the sessions held in the main conference room). You may be able to camp out in a spot that allows you to have your guitar case nearby - however that room was very crowded last year. 

Regarding music stands - I have brought one each of the past two years and have not used it. 

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Here’s an article I came across tonight about air travel and guitars - 

 

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/27161-a-plane-shame-traveling-on-airlines-with-guitars

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There’s a Department of Transportation website on flying with your guitar too ? 

 

https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/air-travel-musical-instruments

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All Those rules all read "as long as it can be stored under seat or in overhead"

Well... always be prepared to have them check it under the plane once you're on board and your case doesnt fit

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3 hours ago, Eracer_Team-DougH said:

All Those rules all read "as long as it can be stored under seat or in overhead"

Well... always be prepared to have them check it under the plane once you're on board and your case doesnt fit

And Doug it goes on to read "as long as there is room".  I've gotten in arguments with people on other forums that seem to think that the airlines, due to the new travel regulations, have to provide one with space for a guitar in the overhead or under the seat.  They do but only so long as there is room.  And it's up to the airline staff to determine "if there is room".  If you are not in early boarding "always be prepared to have them check it under the plane".

Any more, when I fly, I just always check my Strat in luggage.    I have a TSA compliant locking hardcase.  I lock it up, close my eyes, and check it.  The first couple times, because I was afraid,  I put my "starter guitar" Yamaha Pacifica in the case and checked it.  But the last times (10?) that I have flown I checked the Strat.  So far.  So good.

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For attendees who aren't on Facebook: Steve confirmed that there are no group activities scheduled Friday night. You're free to explore the city on your own. The Station Inn will feature a brother and sister act, Theo and Brenna, at 9:00 playing bluegrass. Third and Lindsley will have: Lera Lynn featuring special guests John Paul White, Rodney Crowell, Peter Bradley Adams, Nicole Atkins, Andrew Combs, Dylan LeBlanc, and Caleb Caudle at 8:00 (doors 6:00). Neither has reserved seating, so arrive early for the best seats.

 
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Thanks so much, Diane.  I'm not on Facebook.  Wondering if/when survey is coming?

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On 6/14/2018 at 9:39 AM, matonanjin said:

And Doug it goes on to read "as long as there is room".  I've gotten in arguments with people on other forums that seem to think that the airlines, due to the new travel regulations, have to provide one with space for a guitar in the overhead or under the seat.  They do but only so long as there is room.  And it's up to the airline staff to determine "if there is room".  If you are not in early boarding "always be prepared to have them check it under the plane".

Any more, when I fly, I just always check my Strat in luggage.    I have a TSA compliant locking hardcase.  I lock it up, close my eyes, and check it.  The first couple times, because I was afraid,  I put my "starter guitar" Yamaha Pacifica in the case and checked it.  But the last times (10?) that I have flown I checked the Strat.  So far.  So good.

Yeah, what I take away from that is that a musical instrument seems to be exempt from the normal size restrictions for carry-on items. But they still have to fit in the overhead, and there is no guarantee that by the time you board there will be space in the overhead. In that sense they should be treated like any other piece of carry-on luggage... but it might come down to the whims of whomever is working that day as well. Kind of risky. 

It seems like paying for priority boarding would be a good idea if you were going to try this! 

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