Manson's Guitar Show, Exeter

[Longmayyourun]

Morning - Mansons are doing their guitar show again this year in October. I'm wondering if anyone could give me an impression of how it was last year (I didn't get there) as I'm considering taking a stand to show some of my guitars and basses. Not that I seriously expect to sell anything, but it might be nice to put my work out there to be seen.

It's not too big, and it's local (ish) to me, so might be a good place to display my work.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Andy

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='Longmayyourun' post='493965' date='May 21 2009, 09:35 AM']Morning - Mansons are doing their guitar show again this year in October. I'm wondering if anyone could give me an impression of how it was last year (I didn't get there) as I'm considering taking a stand to show some of my guitars and basses. Not that I seriously expect to sell anything, but it might be nice to put my work out there to be seen.

It's not too big, and it's local (ish) to me, so might be a good place to display my work.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Andy[/quote]

It's not too big - it was held in a sports hall but having said that, there was a good flow of people throughout the weekend. There wasn't much in the way of bass if I recall, it was mostly guitar - but isn't that always the way? In fact, I can only recall EBS and Trace Elliot being there... (and I don't actually recall anybody actually manning the Trace stand!)

[BassBod]

For me what was missing was the small independant luthiers ( I know Any Manson was there..and Bernie G). Its a small show but it would be a lot better with more interesting instruments.

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='BassBod' post='494231' date='May 21 2009, 01:42 PM']For me what was missing was the small independant luthiers ( I know Any Manson was there..and Bernie G). Its a small show but it would be a lot better with more interesting instruments.[/quote]

Yup - I think it was only Andy, Hugh and Bernie. All the unsold stands became Manson stands in one shape or another. Maybe phone around some luthiers and see if there is anybody up for sharing a stand - may make exhibiting a bit cheaper if you are unsure.

[BassBod]

Years ago I met John from Orchid Electronics at a Mansons show (he's Exeter based, and did repairs for the shop at the time). I've used his services many times since (custom DI boxes, repairs, mods, cables) and recommended him often. If you want to raise your profile, and you're local then its a good idea...as long as they aren't charging you a fortune!

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='BassBod' post='494253' date='May 21 2009, 01:59 PM']Years ago I met John from Orchid Electronics at a Mansons show (he's Exeter based, and did repairs for the shop at the time). I've used his services many times since (custom DI boxes, repairs, mods, cables) and recommended him often. If you want to raise your profile, and you're local then its a good idea...as long as they aren't charging you a fortune![/quote]

I don't think that the cost of exhibiting was that high... but the cost of getting electricity and lighting to your stand was...!

[Longmayyourun]

Thank you guys for the thoughts. I've been up in the workshop looking at instruments in progress and wondering how many I can (afford to) get finished by October.

Think I might just go for it. Tele shaped Baritone with flamed maple cap anyone?

[dumelow]

i cant find a website for this event anywhere?? sounds really good but all i can find is forum posts talking about last years event

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='dumelow' post='494511' date='May 21 2009, 05:51 PM']i cant find a website for this event anywhere?? sounds really good but all i can find is forum posts talking about last years event[/quote]


It was advertised only on Manson's own website last year... It then spread via word of mouth - e.g. Led Zep boards, Muse boards... It kinda helped that JPJ, JJ Burnell, Justin Hawkins etc... were there. Guess Hugh called in some favours

Just remembered - on the luthier front, Patrick Eggle was also there. Nice guy.

[Platypus]

I was there last year and thought it pretty good

Its called the South West Guitar show - though run by Mansons

Here's a couple links to last years threads:

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26569&hl=mansons+guitar+show"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ons+guitar+show[/url]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=27103&hl=mansons+guitar+show"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ons+guitar+show[/url]

I think it would be a good place to promote you basses, Andy

P

[elom]

I was there and enjoyed it. There was enough bass to make it worth the effort for me to be fair. I think an independent luthier would be well received and you'll get your name out there for sure.

[Stuart Clayton]

[quote name='BeLow' post='969815' date='Sep 27 2010, 06:15 PM']This is coming around again

[url="http://www.mansons.co.uk/news/news-item/69.html"]http://www.mansons.co.uk/news/news-item/69.html[/url]

I understand from Adrian Ashton that the special on both days (from a bass perpective) may be Michael Manring, not every one's cup of tea but might be worth going to see.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4Ra2KOyas"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4Ra2KOyas[/url][/quote]

Adrian did ask me to mention the show to bass chatters. Michael manring will indeed be there, which should be well worth a look. I'll also be there representing Bassline Publishing and doing some demos. It's a great show so hopefully I'll see some of you there!

Stu

Edited September 27, 2010 by Stuart Clayton

[elom]

Thanks for the reminder, just ordered my ticket - I'll be there on the Saturday.

[elom]

Picked my tickets up yesterday. Ralph in the shop was saying that JPJ will be there this year - just confirmed.

[silentbob]

[quote name='elom' post='976543' date='Oct 3 2010, 11:11 PM']Picked my tickets up yesterday. Ralph in the shop was saying that JPJ will be there this year - just confirmed.[/quote]

Will he be there on both days?