joepopp Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hey Gibson crew, I realize I have not been here for a while, but I'm finally doing this tour I have been talking about for 2 years! No production team - just me, the bike, a guitar, and some video gear. All 48 states non-stop beginning in May of 2017. Follow along! :) I will be stopping in Bozeman and I was hoping to tour the factory where my SJ-200 was made, but my understanding is that there are no more public tours. Anyone have an in? Here is the Pilot Episode: Here is the website for more information: http://www.poppoveramerica.com If you have a place to crash or can provide any help please check out this page: http://www.joepopp.net/poppoveramerica/participate/ Thanks and Ride On! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usernameinvalid Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Looks like a good time. Will be watch out for the rest of the episodes. When you're finished the US you should can up here to Canada and do a cross country tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I like the look of it Joe Popp! I do remember this when you mentioned it a while back and wondered if it would ever get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Out Flipping Standing ! Best of luck with the endeavor man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Out Flipping Standing ! Best of luck with the endeavor man. I saw this online a while ago regarding the customization of the case and really enjoyed it! Any current pics of the J200 so we can all see how it faired on the trip, re: bumps, bruises, dents, dings, etc.? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 That'll be fun! I've played out in the valleys of Yellowstone, desert of Death Valley, couple smaller parks between. Enjoy yourself and when you are done we can say Welcome To The Continental Club! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Gibson won't sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Looks like a good time. Will be watch out for the rest of the episodes. When you're finished the US you should can up here to Canada and do a cross country tour. I'd love too! Popp Over Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I like the look of it Joe Popp! I do remember this when you mentioned it a while back and wondered if it would ever get done. Thanks Avery! I started new band, struggled with some depression, but I finally knocked it out. I'm excited to finally be doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I saw this online a while ago regarding the customization of the case and really enjoyed it! Any current pics of the J200 so we can all see how it faired on the trip, re: bumps, bruises, dents, dings, etc.? Thanks! Hoffee Cases sponsored me (after suggestions from this board to contact him!) and the guitar is in perfect shape with the exception of a few minor dings I put on it. The case is simply amazing. I rode in the driving rain with out any leakage at all. The guitar has been flown like 6 times (checked baggage) and no damage whatsoever. I did remove the Aura system and changed to a K&K mini which I like better. I also added a Colosi bridge saddle which made an astounding difference in tone and string breakage (much less). I love this guitar. It's my forever guitar. Now if I can find a woman like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 That'll be fun! I've played out in the valleys of Yellowstone, desert of Death Valley, couple smaller parks between. Enjoy yourself and when you are done we can say Welcome To The Continental Club! rct Thanks rct! I'll be recording and videoing quite a bit! Stay tuned. I'm looking for non-traditional gigs as well as traditional ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Great to hear, man...keep knocking it out. Thanks Avery! I started new band, struggled with some depression, but I finally knocked it out. I'm excited to finally be doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Gibson won't sponsor? I contacted them several times and even had a friend of a friend who was supported by them put me in touch with a person directly, but no response. I get it. I'm nobody famous. But it would have been nice to get a response or a shirt or something! I love my SJ-200 so much I would not even consider being sponsored by another brand. I'm not worried. I've gotten more rejections from companies and producers I'm just going to rock it D.I.Y style like in my old punk rock days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I contacted them several times and even had a friend of a friend who was supported by them put me in touch with a person directly, but no response. I get it. I'm nobody famous. But it would have been nice to get a response or a shirt or something! I love my SJ-200 so much I would not even consider being sponsored by another brand. I'm not worried. I've gotten more rejections from companies and producers I'm just going to rock it D.I.Y style like in my old punk rock days... IMHO Gibson's got their head up their arse! Hopefully they'll come around. Best of luck to you, i just watched the first episode, you're off to a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 IMHO Gibson's got their head up their arse! Hopefully they'll come around. Best of luck to you, i just watched the first episode, you're off to a great start! Ha Ha! That would be cool. Thank you for your complements! Hoping each episode gets better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Grand vision - lots of adventure waiting out there. . . . . .. . . . . . . Godspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 ...I'm finally doing this tour I have been talking about for 2 years! Dude! That's the way to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Dude! That's the way to do it! Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Grand vision - lots of adventure waiting out there. . . . . .. . . . . . . Godspeed Thanks Em7! I need to use that chord more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I wondered whatever happened to you. Outstanding! You might check into Adventure Rider, they have a Sportbike section, bunch of support and it's huge. Here's wishing the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Sounds like a great adventure for sure. I will be happy to offer a meal and a place to sleep if you ever get to the 49th state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 I wondered whatever happened to you. Outstanding! You might check into Adventure Rider, they have a Sportbike section, bunch of support and it's huge. Here's wishing the best... I have a post up there I put under mapping. No response! I may try another category... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepopp Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Sounds like a great adventure for sure. I will be happy to offer a meal and a place to sleep if you ever get to the 49th state. I wish I had the time! I'd love to come to Alaska. Maybe a separate trip next summer? Very generous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingturtle Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Good on ya! If you make it to Sacramento, California I ride a Honda ST 1100 and have an Aprilia Tuono. I've got a garage full of motorcycle tools, I play guitar, and I have suffered from depression so I am able to offer support in several different ways. Let me know and I'll do what I can. Cheers and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Humm..your route takes you within about 4 miles of my house. please send me a personal message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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