Who's going the Bham Guitar show?

prowla · May 2022

Cirrus said:

I'm not going, but just thought I'd mention that the M6 at J10 (Wolverhampton) is going to be *closed* all weekend - traffic is going to be diverted up the J10 slip road and down the other side, in both directions, while they demolish an old bridge.

It's a congested stretch at any time of the day across all 4 lanes approaching the junction even when all is well, so it's probably going to be carnage. Anyone coming from the north, probably worth avoiding that stretch altogether, and find another route

Hmm - that's probably going to affect the South side too; given that it's a 2-hour drive for me anyway, that's not so good.

trolley · May 2022

I'm planning on going on Sunday with my youngest. I was assuming tickets were print at home - so maybe pay on the door, then. And we're travelling from the North!

spark240 · May 2022

trolley said:

I'm planning on going on Sunday with my youngest. I was assuming tickets were print at home - so maybe pay on the door, then. And we're travelling from the North!

Give yourself plenty of time. Bud….and check those routes..

TeleMaster · May 2022

Is anyone planning on meeting at the stall at any point? Is anything coordinated? I'm there on Saturday.

mrkb · May 2022

TeleMaster said:

Is anyone planning on meeting at the stall at any point? Is anything coordinated? I'm there on Saturday.

If I see anyone with a theFretboard cap on I'll nod discretely

Jason · May 2022

trolley said:

I'm planning on going on Sunday with my youngest. I was assuming tickets were print at home - so maybe pay on the door, then. And we're travelling from the North!

you can still buy in advance - up until 4pm

nikharrison · May 2022

I'll be there on the Stormshadow stand.

TeleMaster · May 2022

mrkb said:

TeleMaster said:

Is anyone planning on meeting at the stall at any point? Is anything coordinated? I'm there on Saturday.

If I see anyone with a theFretboard cap on I'll nod discretely

I don't have one but I think I'll be in a black vans trucker type hat.

WeZ84 · May 2022

I'm going on Sunday (have a gig Saturday night too). I think this is the first time I'll be going to the show without having any strong GAS for anything in particular beforehand. I'm sure that will change once I get there though!

Roland · May 2022

mrkb said:

TeleMaster said:

Is anyone planning on meeting at the stall at any point? Is anything coordinated? I'm there on Saturday.

If I see anyone with a theFretboard cap on I'll nod discretely

Bridgehouse and I aren’t coordinating any meetings. However we would both like some help so that we can take breaks through the day, particularly around lunchtime.

spark240 · May 2022

Roland said:

mrkb said:

TeleMaster said:

Is anyone planning on meeting at the stall at any point? Is anything coordinated? I'm there on Saturday.

If I see anyone with a theFretboard cap on I'll nod discretely

Bridgehouse and I aren’t coordinating any meetings. However we would both like some help so that we can take breaks through the day, particularly around lunchtime.

I can probably step in for an hour...

lespaulcustom68 · May 2022

You may wish to check this site if driving in and around the centre of Brum. Folks could face an additional car charge depending on your approach/vehicle type and age.
https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/info/25/welcome-2/1/welcome-1/2

prowla · May 2022

I've decided to give it a miss - have fun, folks!

WeZ84 · May 2022

lespaulcustom68 said:

You may wish to check this site if driving in and around the centre of Brum. Folks could face an additional car charge depending on your approach/vehicle type and age.
https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/info/25/welcome-2/1/welcome-1/2

Thanks for the info. It looks like the roads directly from the M6 to the show skirt around the edge of the zone.
Just don't turn off the main road until you get there if you want to avoid the charge.

mrkb · May 2022

Waiting… for prince?

darthed1981 · May 2022

mrkb said:

Waiting… for prince?

Danish Pete surely?

EricTheWeary · May 2022

darthed1981 said:

mrkb said:

Waiting… for prince?

Danish Pete surely?

The Prince of Denmark.

mrkb · May 2022

mrkb said:

Waiting… for prince?

This forum is orientationist ! It forces the photos that identify as portraits to conform to the landscape way of life.

joeyowen · May 2022

How was it today?

I'm tempted to go tomorrow, but it's 2.5hrs from me.... Hmmmmm

TeleMaster · May 2022

Lovely meeting you guys. Very jealous of your self made guitars! Hope to meet you again soon.

mrkb · May 2022

joeyowen said:

How was it today?

I'm tempted to go tomorrow, but it's 2.5hrs from me.... Hmmmmm

I really enjoyed it. Had a much more smaller uk company vibe which I really liked, loads of great luthiers, pedal and amp builders who all love talking about and letting you play stuff they’ve crafted.

Didn’t miss the larger companies like Boss, Yamaha,etc selling stuff that they’re not part of building.

loads to buy ranging from £30k vintage strats to pots and switches.

Volume wasn’t an issue (I was there from 10-4.30) the IR pedals and amp powersoaks have helped solve that issue.

I had a great day.

Roland · May 2022

mrkb said:

joeyowen said:

How was it today?

I'm tempted to go tomorrow, but it's 2.5hrs from me.... Hmmmmm

I really enjoyed it. Had a much more smaller uk company vibe which I really liked, loads of great luthiers, pedal and amp builders who all love talking about and letting you play stuff they’ve crafted.

Didn’t miss the larger companies like Boss, Yamaha,etc selling stuff that they’re not part of building.

loads to buy ranging from £30k vintage strats to pots and switches.

Volume wasn’t an issue (I was there from 10-4.30) the IR pedals and amp powersoaks have helped solve that issue.

I had a great day.

That was the big thing for me: a reduction in large companies with marketing departments, and an increase in smaller, more interesting guitar, amp, and pedal builders.

Those 50:50 loud:quiet periods made it lot better. An amp needs to be tested at volume, but not continuously by people who play the same lick over and over.

joeyowen · May 2022

Thanks @mrkb ;

I should head down tomorrow. Be cool to see tps in person as opposed to youtube!

stratman3142 · May 2022

Yes I had a really enjoyable day. I think @mrkb summed it up well a couple of posts back.

Loads of interesting, helpful and friendly people to chat to. Fascinating variety and artistry from lots of smaller UK companies.

I must remember to take photos next time.

Great job by @Jason ;

Crazed_Fandango · May 2022

I'm here both days. I had a Fretboard badge on today, but didn't see anyone else apart from Roland.

Then again, I don't post a lot.

uncledick · May 2022

I usually partake of the excellent curry but the queue went the length of the 'tent' and beyond every time I looked. I called into a Spar on the way home. And when they say there will be extra traffic past the Villa ground - that was an understatement. Great to see the show return though, As others have said, the noisy bits weren't anywhere as loud as they used to be. Either that or I'm going deaf.

Hope all the exhibitors had a good weekend.

Bridgehouse · May 2022

uncledick said:

I usually partake of the excellent curry but the queue went the length of the 'tent' and beyond every time I looked. I called into a Spar on the way home. And when they say there will be extra traffic past the Villa ground - that was an understatement. Great to see the show return though, As others have said, the noisy bits weren't anywhere as loud as they used to be. Either that or I'm going deaf.

Hope all the exhibitors had a good weekend.

The noisy periods are definitely quieter and the quiet periods are really nice now!

Roland · May 2022

uncledick said:

... the noisy bits weren't anywhere as loud as they used to be. Either that or I'm going deaf...

There’s been a change in exhibitors. A few years back there were several “big name” amp manufacturers. The type of companies which have marketing departments. Their stands had lines of amps with people trying out the same riffs over and over and over. ACS did good business fitting ear plugs. This year we don’t have those large organisations. Modulus, who are next to our stand, have people trying out their amps. But those are people who know what they’re listening for, and only need to play for a few minutes. It was the same across the aisle where there was one Lazy J and one Two Rock. People played them, but tastefully, and only for a few minutes at a time.

spark240 · May 2022

Had a few hours there this morning, it seems less exhibitors, particular some of the bigger names missing, but a few more Indie outfits, so did a bit of video and will put up on YT soon, I mainly went to the indie FX guys.

Good news is lots of the Indie guys said they were doing some business.

nikharrison · May 2022

Superb weekend. Jason and the team did a stellar job

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