Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 04:18 PM
Alright, thanks everyone for answering the poll about this. I think we are going to pull the trigger on this for real, at the urging of mom_surfing (Carol). Carol and I are going to work together on this little project, since she is a business owner and has access to some excellent resources.
This will kind of be a trial run kind of thing, so don't expect too many options or frills. We are going to print up a run of some t-shirts, and I believe they will be white only. Don't know the sizes yet (Carol?).
But before we get ahead of ourselves...we need a design! That is where you come in. Please submit a design to this thread. Something with 3 or 4 colors would be best.
So please use this thread to submit designs, ask questions, give feedback, all that stuff. Thanks!
And Carol please chime in if I forgot something... 
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 04:28 PM
simple designs are the best. sometimes it's easy to get carried away and put every idea you have down at once.
everyone chime in too and give me an idea of what size you would want. i can order everything from a kids medium (10-12) to a mens XXL and womens small to XL.
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 04:45 PM
and by the way, we can do a dark colored shirt (black, brown, etc) but one of the ink colors that counts is white, which is the first they print as a foundation for any other color printed on top of it. i hope this makes sense.
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 06:39 PM
Brian
This will kind of be a trial run kind of thing, so don't expect too many options or frills. We are going to print up a run of some t-shirts, and I believe they will be white only. Don't know the sizes yet (Carol?).
I gather from this that the two design options are to be
* Blank White
- Brian Head-Banging on Whiteand the sizes will be
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L - Athletic/Young
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XXL - Couch Potato/Old
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diceophonic
Joined: May 20, 2006
Posts: 2174
PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 06:48 PM
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5302
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 07:20 PM
let me know sizes so i can order accordingly when the time comes. pm me if you want. i'll just need to have an idea for a size breakdown.
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Redd_Tyde
Joined: Apr 23, 2006
Posts: 260
Oceanside, CA
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 07:23 PM
Are you looking to do a single sided shirt with the screen either on the front or back?
Or something custom, i.e. sleeve print web address and the art on the front or back. Maybe a pocket size screen front and large screen back.
If this is the initial shirt. I would suggest doing one color only until you get a idea of the demand. Plus you will save a little cash. A good design doesn't need a lot of color to make it work.
I know from past t-shirt runs that a good formula for the sizes based on the number of shirts ordered is to break it down something like this:
Small - 10%
Medium - 20%
Large - 30%
X-large -30%
XXL - 10%
That is just loose model. But L and XL are going to move the most.
Who would have thought doing T-shirts would be so involved? There are a lot of options and things to consider these days.
It has been keeping my band in a state of indecision for some time now on what to do for our T-shirt merch.
RT
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LHR
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
Posts: 2123
The jungle
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 08:07 PM
Well, with T-shirts, a simple 1 color is the way to go at first. White Plastisol on black or navy looks is the most fetching for least $ IMO.
Then again you could actually do a full color garment by direct printing. Though more expensive than a screen print, the results can be very impressive.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25560
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 08:50 PM
What no XXXL's ???
well I spose a XXL will be ok if its high quality 100% cotton
BUT.. PRE SHRUNK please....
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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outsides
Joined: Jul 08, 2006
Posts: 460
NorCal
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 09:06 PM
At least one Med female please! That is if you are even going to order female style..... so few of us! 
I already almost wore my other SG101 t-shirt out! 
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Redd_Tyde
Joined: Apr 23, 2006
Posts: 260
Oceanside, CA
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Posted on Jun 29 2007 09:34 PM
bigtikidude
What no XXXL's ???
well I spose a XXL will be ok if its high quality 100% cotton
BUT.. PRE SHRUNK please....
Jeff(bigtikidude)
You would be surprised at the price hike for doing sizes after XL. ALmost a dollar a unit for each size up.
Crazy.
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5302
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 06:34 AM
up to XXXXL is available, and yes the price does go up past XL. i would suggest a back design with a smaller version of it on the front. 'surf guitar 101.com' is really all that needs to be said. the screen printer will do a couple of colors of ink for the same price.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 10:24 AM
The Only problem with back of shirt designs is my hair covers them all up.
I like designs on the front of shirt better.
also for those of you that live in cold weather and are wearing jackets or coats in the winter, that would also cover the big design on the back.
just some thoughts.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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mom_surfing
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the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 10:31 AM
jeff, i forgot to take into consideration your hair. 
also, a valid point for putting the design on the front. a bigger design could be put on the back and duplicated smaller in the front.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 10:34 AM
well I just meant a big design on the front and thats it.
I have alot of band shirts that I wear and if the design is on the back If people want to see it I always have to turn my head or lift my hair.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19286
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 10:50 AM
Just get a haircut. Problem solved.
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ShaunNecro
Joined: Mar 06, 2007
Posts: 524
Bay City (Michigan)
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 03:34 PM
I enjoy all the talk about t-shirt sizes as much as the next person, but who's gonna start posting designs?
Oh, and I take a large.
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Ron-Rhoades
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 05:44 PM
4XL's.....2L's and 2M's for The To's..it would be cool to have something more than just "surf guitar 101.com" but we'll take whatever you decide. If it's a cool design, we'll wear 'em as uni's!!
BTD...don't get a haircut....there's only a few of us left!!
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NoisyDad
Joined: Mar 04, 2006
Posts: 215
West Hartford, CT
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Posted on Jun 30 2007 07:53 PM
I think the design from the sg101 myspace page would work well on a t-shirt.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 01 2007 03:45 PM
Brian
Just get a haircut. Problem solved.
ha ha ha thats funny Brian, but umm... NO.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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