Philly Guitar Show

**Moose** · Jun-13-2005, 3:41pm

Hey! - The Philadelphia Guitar Show(actually Valley Forge area) is June 25-26 - I plan to attend - with mando - on Saturday, 25th. Any one on here go'in!?? - Let's meet up - somehow!? - post or send me on "off-line" - We'll make Chas. Johnson (Mando World Hqtrs.) buy us all lunch!! hee... hee..(ops!.., just kid'n Chas.!) - Moose.

**otterly2k** · Jun-13-2005, 4:01pm

Hey, Moose-- I hope to go...not 100% sure yet... isn't it in Ft. Washington? would you post details??
KE

**Moose** · Jun-13-2005, 4:15pm

Correct; Try this [www.bee3vintage.com] the "sponsors" I think!?. $10.00 - dollar off with "instrument" in hand(!?). Sat. 10:00-6:00 & Sun. 10:00-5:00 or somethin' like that. The "bee3" website will give ya' more. Don't know which way yer' coming but ya' can see the Pa. Turnpike from the Hotel/conv. ctr. Not sure what Exit you would take! - (*financial disclaimer of course!) - Hope ta' see ya' - Moose.

**jim simpson** · Jun-16-2005, 5:57pm

Hi Moose,
I never miss the Philly show and I plan to go on Sat. Charles Johnson's booth at noon seems like a good time to meet. We may have to buy Charles lunch! The exit off of the turnpike is Fort Washington. This is the same exit you would take to get onto Rt.309 although you do not want to get on 309. It seems that you take a series of right turns to get back into the industrial park area where the convention center is. You could probably google map/yahoo maps/mapquest to find the best route. I live about 15 minutes away in Willow Grove so I come from the other direction. See you there,
Jim

**Moose** · Jun-17-2005, 3:56pm

Jim: I can't make it by noon!## - If ya' can hang around 'till 2:00(+-), I should be there, buddy. I've asked Chas. to bring that WYNN "Jesse McReynolds" "F" - Of course I have SET A LIMIT for myself!?...., yes...,of course!! - Moose.

**jim simpson** · Jun-17-2005, 5:45pm

Now come on pickers! There must be others planning to go to this most spectacular show. I wont be shopping for any mandos this time as I recently cashed out on 2 instrument purchases. I will try to sell a couple of things though it's still fun to look.
Moose, I'll try to stop by at 2:00, I should still be there. Looking forward to the Delaware jam as well.

**Steph** · Jun-18-2005, 2:25pm

I live in Lower Gwynedd - 10 mins away - I'll try to make it there around 2 - look for you all at Charles' stall.

**Moose** · Jun-19-2005, 12:48pm

Great! - We'll pick EVERYTHING...., an' buy nothin'!?# - (Ops!~, jus' kidd'n Charles!!, really - hee.. hee..) - Moose.

**Fred's Mobile Homes** · Jun-21-2005, 2:54pm

I can't make it on Saturday, but probably will go on Sunday. Anyone else going on Sunday? I will be bringing a 1920 Gibson A-2 and a Strad-O-Lin for possible sale or trade.

**Moose** · Jun-21-2005, 3:54pm

aahhhh....., man!!## - C'mon, can't ya' call in sick ...or someth'n!?## -

**Lee** · Jun-21-2005, 3:56pm

What the heck; I'm in Warminster, just a quick hop & jump away.
Might even be a good place to develop a few new customers who need a good piano tuner.
Any official Cafe attire? (other than a mando case)

**JEStanek** · Jun-21-2005, 7:27pm

Boy, I wish I could could come. I'll be in Mt. Hope helping a friend sell Scottish and Irish stuff at the Celtic Fling. On the plus side what I'm earning will go towards an IV kit and tools! Have fun. I'm in Pottstown, this woulda been real close. BTW, Dave Grismman will be at Philly Folk Fest... Have fun and show those guitars how its picked!

Jamie

**RichieK** · Jun-21-2005, 9:04pm

Jim,
I'm going to try and make it on Saturday also.
I hope to meet the other local pickers!
Richie

**man doh** · Jun-22-2005, 6:55am

Just wondering how much mandolin content is there? I will be in the general vacinity on Saturday. Also wondering if it is worth the stop in if you can only spend an hour or two?

**jim simpson** · Jun-22-2005, 7:13am

RichieK,
Excellent!! Thanks again for letting me adopt the Daley.

Daryl,
I have been happy to see how many pieces do end up there. I would say the chances are usually very good to see or find something of interest. Charles Johnson certainly takes the lead with the largest concentration. It is like a treasure hunt and 2 hrs fly by pretty fast. I have ended up going 2 days that last couple of shows.

**KevinM** · Jun-22-2005, 2:14pm

gee, I'm near Pottstown (north Chester County), I'll try to get to Mr. Johnson's booth at 2 as well if I ca shake loose

**Moose** · Jun-22-2005, 7:14pm

I believe the "entrance fee" (to look - to buy - to play or just "stroll"...?) is $10.00 - If you bring/carry(i.e. sell/trade/whatever) it's $9.00 - and yes 2 hrs. WILL fly by trying to see-it-all - yes, it is billed as a guitar show but the place is packed with dealers AND builders of guitars, mandos, saw a few fiddles(ops! violins!).., amps, etc.. Some of the prices of "vintage stuff" will CHOKE ya'!!??## - These are sellers/dealers/builders from all over the country. Looking forward to it, guys(* and I have NO financial interest(s)) - Moose.

**RichM** · Jun-22-2005, 9:31pm

I am going to try to go on Saturday-- if anybody is interested in any of the mandos I have for sale in the classifieds (Triggs A5, Howard Morris A4, Michael Kelly Legacy Classic), drop me a line and I will bring with. Thanks!

**Moose** · Jun-23-2005, 9:35am

I'll bring my Flatiron(Gibson!?)/ "Master Model"/Performer "A"(well, that's what-all it says on the inside label!?#) - I know it's a 90(xxxxxx) - Maybe Charles can figure the rest out - Excellent condition, though. Besides..., with an "instrument" in-tow ya' get $1.00 off $10.00 admission - I think!?# - See ya' there. (ps. Chas. sent me an e-mail off-line ; said "...I'll bring mandos..., YOU bring money.") hee.. hee.. - Moose.

**ootee1** · Jun-24-2005, 8:51am

I'll be there on Sunday - got to drive in from CT for a funeral so why not make the best of a bad situation and hit the show for an hour or so Sunday morning. Does anyone know if Charles will have his table set up on Sunday also?

**Moose** · Jun-24-2005, 9:24am

Can't guarantee it - but unless he SELLS ALL/everything.., he WILL be there. Ya' might ask - when ya' come in - where he is located on the convention "floor" - (it's a BIG convention). All friendly folks, though. Good luck, have fun, pace yourself & TRY 'EM all !## - Moose.

**otterly2k** · Jun-24-2005, 1:37pm

It looks like I probably won't make the show this time around... other stuff has come up. Hope to make the one in the fall.

Meanwhile, for those who have a taste for vintage instruments, Fred Oster is usually at this show also...specializes in vintage Gibsons and Martins (mandos and guitars).

enjoy all! Hope to see some of yuz next time.

**Lee** · Jun-24-2005, 1:44pm

I'm coming. If you know what the case of a Gibson EM-200 Florentine looks like; that's me. Something beckons, so it's for sale.

**Moose** · Jun-24-2005, 2:45pm

"...so it's for sale." - What!??.., the EM200? - the case? - or all-the-above. hee.... hee...

**Moose** · Jun-24-2005, 3:51pm

Addendum: Last call!!### - Hope we can all see(!?) each other tomorrow!?? - If ya' can't do Saturday... ; make it Sunday - I can't, but I really think you'll enjoy it. (leave your VISA/checkbook home - ya' might get "overserved'..., and buy Charles Johnson OUT!!##) - Moose.