modoc_333 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 sure, it's a little bit of a plug... but i know some of you guys aren't that far away and would love to come. as many of you know, I work for a Gibson Montana 5-Star dealer (Bailey Brothers Music) in Birmingham, AL. On Saturday, July 30th we will be hosting an event with Ren Ferguson and several other guys from Gibson. Ren will be bringing some special limited run guitars, and we will be unveiling some special Luthier's Choice guitars made by him for us. There will be giveaways, discounts, tons of information and an all around good time. If you have any way of being in Birmingham on that day then stop by! Ren is hard to get out of Montana so this should be something special! Come by to get an autograph, a picture, and a little face time with Ren. For anyone interested, the address is: 4673 Hwy 280 East Birmingham, AL 35242 We open on Saturday at 10am and close at 6pm. The event should be all day but get there early to see all of the guitars! if anyone has any questions about anything at all, please feel free to email me (i will get the message quicker than if you PM on the board). my email is keith.edwards@baileybrothers.com come see Ren, me meet (the real attraction...LOL) and have a great time! Let me know if you are coming. I will give an extra discount to any member of the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I would love to be there..But its not in my future or good fortune.. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 . Man oh man, that is a great event. How did you guys get that together? I would love to be there. I'm in Michigan - if I was a state or two closer, I'm make the drive, with a couple buddies in tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I'd love to meet Mr. Ferguson face to face..... While Henry had the good good fortune to hire Ren, it's Ren who made Gibson what it is today. I have a couple of guitars I'd like to have his sign for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 If I didn't have a show next week i'd drive up from fla.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I met Ren way back in the Walker Days in Belgrade MT .. a Great Guy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 . Man oh man, that is a great event. How did you guys get that together? We became a 5-star acoustic dealer for them earlier this year. Myself and one other guy got to go spend a week up in Bozeman with those guys. They always do events for 5-Star dealers, but you can't always get Ren. We just begged and pleaded in person to make sure we could ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayfingers Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I'd be there if I wasn't on the other side of the world. Will you be providing us long distance callers a run down of how the day goes, and details of the luthier's choices? WOuld be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Man, I'd LOVE to be there!! What a great opportunity!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 We became a 5-star acoustic dealer for them earlier this year. Myself and one other guy got to go spend a week up in Bozeman with those guys. They always do events for 5-Star dealers, but you can't always get Ren. We just begged and pleaded in person to make sure we could ;) A Bozeman trip too - fantastic. Well I gotta hand to you - that's a really big deal in my book. However you got it done -- - NICE JOB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Be damned... I was in Birmingham 3 days ago. Back in the USSR, I mean ATL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Be damned... I was in Birmingham 3 days ago. Back in the USSR, I mean ATL. ATL isn't very far! Ren is traveling much further! lol come on back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 well i have had a couple of guys that saw this post and said they would be coming... with a couple of them making a drive to do it. thanks guys! i look forward to it. i am sure Ren will not disappoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 well i have had a couple of guys that saw this post and said they would be coming... with a couple of them making a drive to do it. thanks guys! i look forward to it. i am sure Ren will not disappoint! I'll be there! With my J-45 in the shop to remedy a few loose braces, I start getting the itch. I think a few Luthier's Choice guitars might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 well i have had a couple of guys that saw this post and said they would be coming... with a couple of them making a drive to do it. thanks guys! i look forward to it. i am sure Ren will not disappoint! Modoc, can you ID the guitar in your avitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Modoc, can you ID the guitar in your avitar? sure! that's one of my personal ones. it's a J-100xtra that had that back on it just by the luck of the draw! more pictures, and discussion here: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/36559-j-100-xtra/page__st__20__p__879212__hl__j-100xtra__fromsearch__1#entry879212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 sure! that's one of my personal ones. it's a J-100xtra that had that back on it just by the luck of the draw! more pictures, and discussion here: http://forum.gibson....__1#entry879212 Yes..... I recall that thread.... BEAUTIFUL guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yes..... I recall that thread.... BEAUTIFUL guitar! thanks you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 shameless bump. just wanted everyone to have one last chance to see this in case they haven't been on the forums in a week or so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 shameless bump. just wanted everyone to have one last chance to see this in case they haven't been on the forums in a week or so! No need to 'splain.... thanks.... I never get tired of seeing your avitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 I wanted to thank the guys that made the trip and came out to see us! One of you even got a new guitar (i will let you post your own thread ;) ) Everyone had a great time! Ren was gracious enough to give a very long talk and answer all questions. then he just hung around all day answering questions and hanging out. He really does love mingling and hanging out with the fans. here is a great shot of Ren doing just that.... sitting around, jamming in a circle with good people on a Luthier's Choice J35 that he build for us! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Ren is real ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maow Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 He is really the star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I wanted to thank the guys that made the trip and came out to see us! One of you even got a new guitar (i will let you post your own thread ;) ) Everyone had a great time! Ren was gracious enough to give a very long talk and answer all questions. then he just hung around all day answering questions and hanging out. He really does love mingling and hanging out with the fans. here is a great shot of Ren doing just that.... sitting around, jamming in a circle with good people on a Luthier's Choice J35 that he build for us! :) I have to say He Is Aging quite graciously . :) And I'm glad , I read he has some arthritis in a hand . but I'm glad he is still looking quite nice for a man in his 60's :) . God Bless his soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I wanted to thank the guys that made the trip .... Everyone had a great time! [Ren] ...just hung around all day answering questions and hanging out. He really does love mingling and hanging out with the fans. ..... Wish I could've been there. Thanks for posting the pic. . B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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