Eastman....When is the DC get together? [Archive]

brandon

Nov-12-2004, 2:53pm

Thats to bad I was looking forward to seeing an Eastman in the flesh....

# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Darby
I could be wrong you might wanna do a search to be sure.

where do you live? you can test drive mine when I get it. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

rose#1

Nov-12-2004, 2:55pm

Charletown WV.

EastmanGordon

Nov-15-2004, 5:51am

The mando tasting isn't cancelled, we are still working on a good venue and an acceptable date.
I will have more info real soon,
Gordon

barricwiley

Nov-15-2004, 7:10am

Why not in Northern Va?
Richard

Tim

Nov-15-2004, 7:26am

Gordon -

Were the number of potential attendees great enough to justify two gatherings - one in N. Va and one in DC/MD?

fatt-dad

Nov-15-2004, 9:53am

I guess fatt-dad would be a potential attendee, but would first need to know when the event is scheduled.

staying tuned. . . .

f-d

telepbrman

Nov-15-2004, 11:42am

Northern Va....dy.

EastmanGordon

Nov-15-2004, 1:19pm

I am going to call the guys at Jamming Java in Vienna to see if that would be a possibility. I don't think we have enough takers yet to do it in both MD an VA. Maybe we should just make this a monthly get together of mando players and do it in other places too. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend an evening every month.
Hope to have some news soon,
Gordon

planoman

Nov-15-2004, 4:17pm

EastmanGordon,

I think the folks in Dallas-Fort Worth would really like to sample your wares. How about having a tasting somewhere here abouts? I am certainly impressed with reviews I have heard, and the instruments I have seen on line.

Andrew Block

Mario

Nov-16-2004, 12:36am

Hi All, If you could do this at Jammin' Java you can count me in. I'd like to try an Eastman.
Regards, Ed http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

barricwiley

Nov-16-2004, 5:06am

Jammin' Java does indeed rock! That would be a terrific place to gather and I sure would be there with my honey in tow.
Richard, Centreville.

EastmanGordon

Nov-16-2004, 2:06pm

Talked to Daniel at Jammin Java today and he has offered us the use of the upstairs room pretty much whenever we want it. I was thinking that we could hold it on a Tuesday or Wednesday but I'm totally flexible. Anyone with any strong opinions on how we should do this and when, now is the time to chip in.
This is going to be really cool.
Gordon
PS. perhaps we should consider doing this on a regular basis culminating in a mandolincafe listmeet picnic next summer. Ahhhh.... sounds lovely doesn't it?

Mando Mark in Indy

Nov-16-2004, 3:09pm

If you want to "taste" here in Indianapolis I currently have 2 Eastman mandolins in stock, a MD605 (A style) and a MD615 (F style). #They both sound great!

Mark

franksviolins.com (http://www.franksviolins.com)

Bob Sayers

Nov-16-2004, 8:06pm

Any chance of doing something a little closer in to D.C.? I live in Arlington, VA.

Bob

Tim

Nov-17-2004, 3:43am

Robert -

Since he already suggested doing this at a variety of locations around the DC metro area, do you know of a specific place that would be suitable closer in?

Gordon-

Since the initial concept was to be able to try the Eastman mandolins, I'd suggest you just pick a time that works for you. #Especially since you are talking about doing these on a recurring basis, I wouldn't worry too much about getting something that works for everyone. #Just announce it a little ahead so the ones who have to make travel plans can adjust.

ab4usa

Nov-17-2004, 6:22am

In addition to the other sites mentioins, future locations might consider other music friendly locations. In Maryland these include; Sam & Elsie's (Laurel), Ram's Head (Annapolis), Cactus Flats (Frederick) and the Friendly Inn (West Friendship/Ellicot City). Also perhaps the Tiffany Tevern in Alexandria.

John Flynn

Nov-17-2004, 6:23am

Gordon:

Sounds great. Thanks for doing this. Since you are going to all the effort, my two cents is just do it where and when it works for you. Let us know the time and date and I'll be there!

Rob Powell

Nov-22-2004, 8:46am

Just posting to bump this back up and tickle Gordon's memory http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Had any time to work this out Gordon?

Thanks!
Rob

Onesound

Nov-22-2004, 9:34am

Hope you schedule the DC "Show" on a weekend as I'd like to come on down from Lancaster (Pa). It's about a 2 hr drive for me.

Cheers,
Brian

John Flynn

Nov-22-2004, 9:44am

I hear you, Onesound, but I have a counterpoint. I live in St. Louis and travel to DC Mon-Fri. So I hope he has it during the week. Personally, I'd gladly drive 2 hours and back to be at an event like this on a week night. But it's his show and he should have it whenever and wherever he wants to. I would just like to see more manufacturers do this more often, in more places.

EastmanGordon

Nov-23-2004, 7:58am

I should have an answer for you all today!

I am afraid that it's going to have to be on a weekday evening since that's the only time they will let us have the room.

More info as soon as I get it.
Gordon
ps. I am working on an idea where we might sponsor something similar in other cities using our dealers. I know there are several dealers out there that would love to facilitate this.

Onesound

Nov-23-2004, 9:37am

Gordon,
I hope you're planning on having at least one oval hole for me to drool into! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Cheers,
#Brian

Rob Powell

Nov-27-2004, 1:36pm

Bump...just to tickle Gordon's memory http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

markdavenport

Nov-28-2004, 6:30am

check with capital area bluegrass &
old time music association..
www.caboma.org... they have jam sessions
twice a month at a community center in
Arlington... maybe they could open an hour
early or something like that.... also melody
music in sterling has an auditorium (i think)

ab4usa

Dec-02-2004, 7:34am

Hey Gordon! My new Old Wave will be here on Monday so I'll have something to show off when this gets scheduled.

JiminRussia

Dec-02-2004, 4:59pm

Hey Gordon, you were going to answer a few questions for me "when you got the chance". Inquiring minds (and one mindless half-wit) want to know!!!

EasyEd

Dec-02-2004, 5:06pm

Hey All,

My Questions too!

Take Care! -Ed-

EastmanGordon

Dec-06-2004, 12:01pm

Good news and bad news!

Bad news first, I am back from my vacation in Nashville and I'm back at work again which means that I will be able to get around to answering all your outstanding questions.

Now for the good news!!!!

Mandolincafe Listmeet sponsored by Eastman Strings will take place at:

FLANAGAN'S IRISH PUB

7637 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 986-1007

On Monday December 13th. at 7:00pm.

They are delighted to have us and they will allow us to make as much noise and chaos as we like. #Everyone is welcome, please bring along your mandos to show off, I will have a selection of Eastmans for you all to try. Someone asked about fiddles also so I will bring a couple of those as well. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Gordon

EastmanGordon

Dec-07-2004, 7:10am

Anybody coming?

The sound of affirmation has been deafeningly quiet since I posted this announcement. Am I going to be sitting at the bar with my mandos nursing a Guinness looking for all the world like my date didn't turn up? Please tell me that someone is coming!

Jeff Hoelter

Dec-07-2004, 7:13am

I plan to be there but I can't make it til around 9PM. #I'm assuming you all will be just getting started!! # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Jeff

John Flynn

Dec-07-2004, 7:14am

Gordon:

I'll be there! I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for setting it up.

brandon

Dec-07-2004, 7:16am

Gordon, check your p.m's please.

ab4usa

Dec-07-2004, 7:37am

I pm'ed as well but me and my new Old Wave will be there

Rob Powell

Dec-07-2004, 10:47am

If'n I can git the boss to let me off (my loving and usually understanding wife).

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

rose#1

Dec-07-2004, 3:36pm

I will be there with a couple of Roses...

Darby

Onesound

Dec-07-2004, 6:41pm

I'm planning on being there with a buddy or two from the Lancaster, Pa area.

Hope this doesn't sound corny - but I suggest name tags.

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif #Brian

EastmanGordon

Dec-08-2004, 5:49am

Gosh, I am so glad that at least someone is coming.
We were supposed to have a container with the latest and greatest mandos here by this point but it has been delayed which means that my choice of what to bring will be just a little limited but there will be some nice stuff there. Someone here suggested that we plan on doing this again in mid January when I will have all the instruments on hand that will be exhibited at the NAMM Show which will allow you all to have the first look at them. If things go well I will book Flanagan's again and maybe we can make this a regular mando get together.
Name tags can be arranged..... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Tim

Dec-08-2004, 6:07am

I'm going to try to make it. #I've never been to that area, anyone have any info on metro or parking options? #

If this becomes a regular event I'd like to see it other parts of the DC metro area.

Is anyone bringing a BRW? #I will bring a Freshwater octave if I get it back from the shop where I have it for a new tailpiece and setup.

ab4usa

Dec-08-2004, 6:21am

Tim,

Looks like about three long blocis from the Bethesda Metro station. Map it on MSN and you will see the metro station a little SSE of the location.

Hope to see you there.

Rob Powell

Dec-08-2004, 7:42am

Well, the boss said "that sounds like a boatlaod of fun, of course you can go." That's why I married her!

I'll have my Breedlove KF in tow although I'm still a very beginning mando player...I could also bring my guitar which I'm a bit better at if anyone thinks it's a good idea.. if we just want to stick to mando's that's fine too, I'll leave it home...

EastmanGordon

Dec-08-2004, 8:24am

I'm going to be bringing some guitars whether they are welcome or not!

I think that most of "The Druthers" will be there (that's the band I play in) so we can get a jam going and we can get a feel for how things sound in a band situation.
Gordon
ps. I think that arriving after 9 will be considered acceptable although you might miss the trapeze act that we are flying in as a warm up. Also, you may be a beer or two behind us all.

Onesound

Dec-08-2004, 5:16pm

You might want to check out this web site for the pub: FLANAGAN'S IRISH PUB (http://www.flanagans-irish-pub.com/)

Cheers,
Brian

Rob Powell

Dec-09-2004, 9:42am

So I'll bring the guitar as well! BTW, when we first started talking about this Gordon, you and I were going to meet at the Brickskellar for a pint'r2...so while I was a little sad to see it wasn't the Brick, lo and behold my company xmas party is going to be at the Brick the very same week we're doing this...

Ah, the season is being very nice to me http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

EastmanGordon

Dec-10-2004, 6:54am

Rob,
what is it with you, it's all beer and mandos isn't it?

Yeah, me too!

The first Guinness is on me, I owe you methinks.
Gordon

EastmanGordon

Dec-10-2004, 7:09am

Someone emailed me offline and asked if we were going to be offering any of the mandolins that we are bringing for sale.
As you know, we are the manufacturer and as such we will not sell anything except through one of our recognised dealers. Our good friend (and incidentally the person that first told me to check out mandocafe) Steve Perry of Gianna Viloins has stepped up to the plate to sponsor the event so it will be possible to purchase stuff through him on Monday or later on through his store in Tennessee. Let me reiterate that this is not meant to be a selling experience, we will be there to show off our stuff. If you should fall in love by accident then Steve will be able to arrange the marriage for you, that's all.
Looking forward to meeting everyone,
Gordon

wayfaringstranger

Dec-10-2004, 8:27am

Well, I'll certainly be there, at least for the first hour or so. I'm psyched to try some of those oval holes and archtop guitars -- hopefully I'll have a new mando of my own to show off as well.

FYI, the pub is only a 2 minute walk from the Bethesda Metro. Go up both sets of escalators, down the steps, turn left, and walk a couple of blocks. It's across the street.

Many thanks to Gordon for scheduling this at a place that's only 10 minutes' walk from my house http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Tim

Dec-11-2004, 3:28am

I posted something similiar in the Guitar Center - Gibson thread but since this thread has a regional link...

I asked at the Fairfax GC if they had any Gibson mandolins. #They said no but checked the system and the Seven Corners store (Falls Church) had an A9 listed for $999.

Stephen Perry

Dec-11-2004, 5:58am

Well, I can't make it, but I'll still be available as a remote sponsor.

I'm enjoying my 604. Nice tone.

Rob Powell

Dec-11-2004, 7:53am

Gordon,

Yeah...beer and mandolins...my lineage is Welsh, Irish, Scottish and Native American. Hence my propensity for fire-water.. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Probably a good argument for mandolin in there as well..

I'll have a half-n-half if you please... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Onesound

Dec-12-2004, 7:37pm

FYI - I posted a notice about this get-together on CoMando.

See ya'all tomorrow.
Cheers,
Brian

EastmanGordon

Dec-13-2004, 6:21am

Thanks Brian, I can't believe I forgot to do that. DOH!
See you tonight,
Gordon

oldwave maker

Dec-13-2004, 7:35am

Gordon- howdy, have all my emails to you about cases been blocked as spam?
bill
'old wave- when 'good enough' costs more than a mexican liver transplant

EastmanGordon

Dec-14-2004, 6:57am

Bill,
something must be going on because I haven't received them. Give me a call at 1-800-624-0270 and we will get this thing rolling.
By the way, one of the highlights of the mandotasting we had last night was one of your instruments that someone brought along. Gosh, it was just amazing!
Looking forward to chatting,
Gordon

Rob Powell

Dec-14-2004, 8:52am

Quick note...I had a great time at the mandotasting last night! It was great to put some faces with the names and meet some new people.

Many thanks to Gordon and Eastman for arranging this and many thanks to those who came.

--Rob

Lee

Dec-14-2004, 10:52am

I'm waiting for y'all's thoughts and IMHO's after last nights mando-fest.

John Flynn

Dec-14-2004, 11:02am

I'm waiting for y'all's thoughts and IMHO's after last nights mando-fest.

I started a thread on it, but no one responded:

http://www.mandolincafe.net/cgi-bin....eastman (http://www.mandolincafe.net/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=12;t=20678;hl=eastman)

EastmanGordon

Dec-14-2004, 11:52am

Hangovers???
http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Gordon

Lee

Dec-14-2004, 12:03pm

Gordon, I think you did something with them. Possibly the poor fellows and gals have been Shanghaied and they'll be toiling away the rest of their lives building mandolins for two cents per hour. Omigod, the biggest internet fraud scheme just happened right under our very noses.

jasona

Dec-14-2004, 12:04pm

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

barricwiley

Dec-14-2004, 12:28pm

Had a pretty terrific time at the Eastman mando tasting last night. I also enjoyed meeting folks only known to me here on Cafe. Got there a tad on the late side, (compass out of wack). Gordon, if you, or anyone, know how to contact Joe Lantham could you please either PM me or email me at barricwiley@aol.com with the information? Thanks again for a real treat in the beginning cold stuff. Richard

EastmanGordon

Dec-14-2004, 12:30pm

jasona

Dec-14-2004, 12:40pm

Yea, I'll take a case. Afraid you're stuck with the abductees :cool:

newbreedbrian

Dec-14-2004, 12:49pm

You're right and you know, this is probably the worst batch of abductees we have ever had. All they do is whine and complain and the whip doesn't help at all. They go on all day about radiusing fingerboards and varnish finishes and no matter how much I beat them they still complain about there not being a pocket in the damn case. I am at my wits end, is there anyone out there that will take them off my hands? I'll pay for the shipping.
Gordon
ill take em off your hands, gimme a price. im gonna do you a favor and send $1000 dollars extra and you can send it back to me ok? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

EastmanGordon

Dec-22-2004, 2:30pm

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thought you might like to see a picture of one of my heroes, Mr Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention with his MD915. Peggy was playing it at Ralph McTell's 60th. birthday celebration at The Festival Hall in London.
Here is the link http://www.fairportconvention.com/news04.htm
Gordon
ps. Dave is also the bass player for another obscure Brit Folk/Rock band that you might have heard of called Jethro Tull.