beachbreak
Joined: Jun 30, 2012
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Brisbane
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Posted on Feb 12 2017 04:19 AM
Hi all
Still looking at making the jaunt over to SG101 Convention No. 10 (fingers crossed) and was hoping to sneak in a few other things as well during a stay of approx two weeks.
Was hoping to do the Fender factory tour but it is out of action at the moment according to Fender.com
Do any locals have any inside knowledge on when and if the Fender factory tour is likely to be up and running again?
No word on Fender site just that its returning sometime
Cheers
Sean
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shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
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Vancouver BC
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Posted on Feb 12 2017 04:56 AM
I was planning a trip down for SG101 2016 and the Factory Tour and Visitor Center. I was heartbroken when in the weeks leading up to that the news broke that it was shuttered.
I cancelled my plans altogether. It was meant to be a trip of a lifetime and I was going to get my own custom ordered Strat.
I would love to see it up and running again and I have heard no news whatsoever from my California contacts. Fender.com still displays the original message of its closure.
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tahitijack
Joined: Nov 03, 2006
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San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Feb 12 2017 08:34 AM
Not Fender, but the Taylor Guitars factory tour is impressive. It's a bit of a drive from the LA area so you might spend the rest of the day checking out the sights of San Diego.
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bigtikidude
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Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Feb 12 2017 09:16 AM
Maybe Dave Wronski can chime in.
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beachbreak
Joined: Jun 30, 2012
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Brisbane
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Posted on Feb 12 2017 09:34 PM
Thanks for that idea TJ I'll keep that in mind sounds good
tahitijack wrote:
Not Fender, but the Taylor Guitars factory tour is impressive. It's a bit of a drive from the LA area so you might spend the rest of the day checking out the sights of San Diego.
— beachbreak a.k.a Sean
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Reverbenator
Joined: Jul 26, 2015
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San Diego, Ca
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Posted on Feb 12 2017 11:17 PM
I live about 5 or 10 minutes from the Taylor Guitars facilty. If you decide to go there and check it out, send me a PM, and I can reccomended some other places to also see, while in the area.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 13 2017 06:35 PM
shake_n_stomp wrote:
I was planning a trip down for SG101 2016 and the Factory Tour and Visitor Center. I was heartbroken when in the weeks leading up to that the news broke that it was shuttered.
I cancelled my plans altogether.
Far be it from me to tell you what to do. But I've been to 8 of the 9 conventions, and if you work in a couple of pre and post shows, it can still be a life changing event...!
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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 Feb 13 2017 10:39 PM
I am planning on having pre shows
Wed. Thurs. before the Con. And Mon. Tues. Wed. After.
Of course tiki oasis is thurs to sun the weekend after the Con.
And there will be Nor. Cal. Shows the Weekend before the Con.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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beachbreak
Joined: Jun 30, 2012
Posts: 74
Brisbane
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Posted on Feb 14 2017 06:13 AM
Thanks for that Clark will see how I go 
Reverbenator wrote:
I live about 5 or 10 minutes from the Taylor Guitars facilty. If you decide to go there and check it out, send me a PM, and I can reccomended some other places to also see, while in the area.
— beachbreak a.k.a Sean
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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 Mar 01 2017 10:49 AM
Question for anybody that wants to do A Fender Factory tour,
If you are coming to the Surf Convention.
Dave Wronski says they will do a special tour for us.
They prefer to do it on Thursday, but can maybe do it Friday if need be.
What day is preferred if you can/want to go?
Please answer soon, and ask friends to chime in,
If you know they are coming.
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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southern Michigan
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 11:15 AM
I have never gotten to do this, and would love to! I don't yet know when I'll be arriving but most likely Thursday evening, so would definitely prefer to have the tour on Friday, if possible.
Thanks, Jeff and Dave!!
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bigtikidude
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Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 12:08 PM
Thank you for reply
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5323
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 05:05 PM
i'd love to do this again. i'm going to be on a very tight schedule because of work. thursday works for me if i can get away a day early.
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SlacktoneDave
Joined: Jul 01, 2006
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 05:39 PM
Fender tour confirmed Friday 10:00AM Aug 4, 2017
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IvanP
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southern Michigan
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 06:20 PM
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SlacktoneDave
Joined: Jul 01, 2006
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 06:28 PM
You better attend... Looks like you're the only one!
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beachbreak
Joined: Jun 30, 2012
Posts: 74
Brisbane
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 06:30 PM
Thanks for organising that Dave especially considering the email response from Fender was that the tour was closed for now with no re-opening time scheduled.
Unfortunately I will be unable to attend as I booked my USA trip last week and couldn't really stretch it out to include the SG 101 convention.
Cheers Sean
— beachbreak a.k.a Sean
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SandBug
Joined: Feb 22, 2016
Posts: 444
California
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 06:38 PM
I'll definitely attend. Sounds very cool! Where do I sign up?
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SlacktoneDave
Joined: Jul 01, 2006
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 06:55 PM
In sure big tiki dude will chime in and get a list started.
Fender tour confirmed Friday 10:00AM Aug 4, 2017
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montereyjack66
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
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LA -ish
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Posted on Mar 01 2017 07:35 PM
I did it a few years back. There were a few scheduling and admission twists as I recall but it was pretty cool nonetheless. No freebies out the back door. 
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