EGB Basspedition to London Bass Guitar Show
EGB Members LeFay, DeGier, Manne and Rikkers have joined their Bass-forces to form up a Basspedition to England. Together they will fill an EGB-stand at the London Bass Guitar Show 2016 with their finest instruments, specially made for the Show. EGB Members Alan Cringean from AC Guitars and Oliver Lang will be attending as well.
There has been no better reason to come to London than on 12 and 13 March. LBGS is not only the largest Bass-Only Show on the planet, it has great Masterclasses in store. The line-up so far: Robert Trujillo from Metallica, Suzi Quatro, Dave Swift from Jools and Adele, Peter Hook from Joy Division, Michael Manring and John ‘Rhino’ Edwards from Status Quo.
And as icing on this pretty thick cake: the LBGS will be screening the UK premiere of the world’s first documentary about LBGS star Robert Trujillo’s hero Jaco Pastorius.
If that doesn't get you to London nothing will....
Archtop Forum Kandel
There might still be some spots for exhibitors at the Archtop-Forum, which will take place Nov. 21th In Kandel, Germany.
Graines de Guitare
The festival "Graines de Guitare" will celebrate it's third edition next weekend. 16 luthiers and 12 guitar-related exhibitors and a rich musical program awaits the visitor.
Ottawa Guitar Show
The Ottawa Guitar Show will take place June 21st, 2015 -quite a few of the HGGS exhibitors will be there to show their instruments!
2016 Santa Barbara Show
Another new show will take place in Santa Barbara, California, September 29 - October 2, 2016. It seems that there are still some exhibitor spots available. This is an exclusively acoustic show! If you are interested contact Kevin for more information. A gorgeous setting and a great program will make this a nice event to attend!
Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival
This coming week will see the first edition of the Memphis Guitar Festival
Quite a few of the exhibitors we will encounter in Berlin this Fall are also exhibiting there. Friday June 5th to Sunday June 7th. We wish them all the Best and much success!
Woodstock international Luthiers Showcase
The Woodstock Guitar Festival is taking place the weekend before the HGGS. Check it out - you may want to visit! Some of the world's premier builders will be present, plus an interesting program of concerts and clinics and workshops. Highly recommended -
Scandinavian show
The Fuzz Guitar Show is taking place in Göteborg, May 9-10. Spring in Sweden!
More Shows in Italy
This show seems to have taken its clue from the HGGS - a format that is getting popular!
Custom Shop Boutique Guitar Show
takes place on March 15th in Milan - rather short notice, but very reasonable rates. The same outfit (associated with a big Italian retailer/music magazine) is doing a show in fall, this one more in the character of a trade fair:
SHG #40 (one of the oldest shows around) Nov. 15th, also in Milan.
This is for informational purposes only. The EGB does not endorse any show nor are we affiliated with any show except The Holy Grail Guitar Show.
Our purpose is to inform luthiers about opportunities for exhibiting their instruments. In our view, the more such opportunities exist, the better - the more potential customers we reach with our instruments, the more our niche in the market will benefit. It is also a good thing that more shows are willing to accommodate the specific needs of the small builder.
So - there are quite a few shows around - new markets to explore and venues to help promote the handmade boutique guitar! Pack your bags and travel!