MelPhantomSurfers
Joined: Aug 21, 2008
Posts: 56
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Posted on Oct 08 2020 12:37 PM
Hi Friends,
Let year I documented going to Boulder Colorado and picking up the Astronauts Rich Fifield/Dennis Lindsey 1961 Showman. In the intervening year, I tracked down Bob Demmon's Fender Jazzmaster, proving 2020 hasn't totally sucked. I made a video that tells the story of how all of this came about. At the end, I recorded a medley with both the guitar and the amp. (Recording disclaimer: I am not Al Schmitt, and GarageBand is not the RCA studio in Hollywood.)
Both of these items, and many, many more will be featured in the upcoming Instrumental Music exhibition at the SFO Museum. IF you find yourself at SFO, be sure to check it out.
https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibition-instrumental-rock
Thanks, and enjoy the geekiness.
Last edited: Oct 08, 2020 12:40:25
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1378
New Orleans
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Posted on Oct 08 2020 01:26 PM
You were my hero before, and now you have ascended to a mystical figure! This is awesome. I really love the oral history aspect of the video, such a great way to share. Thank you so much for posting!
Quick question, to which number was that showman turned up to? It sounds so damn good! I am kind of breathless after hearing it.
Dan
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Redfeather
Joined: Jul 30, 2016
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Posted on Oct 08 2020 04:53 PM
Totally bitchin'. Such a powerful sound. Thanks for sharing that.
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
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Posted on Oct 08 2020 06:42 PM
That was way Kool! 
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shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 620
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Oct 08 2020 08:32 PM
That is cool and amazing. Thanks for sharing. Just this morning I watched a Youtube video called The Story Of the Astronauta.
— Lorne
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Vancouver BC Canada
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Brian
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Oct 09 2020 08:07 AM
Wow Mel, that's AMAZING! Thank you so much for posting that here. I loved the final shot of Tulagi with the amp!
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tdsurf
Joined: Aug 13, 2007
Posts: 409
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Posted on Oct 09 2020 08:49 AM
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remora1
Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1278
San Pedro, CA
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Posted on Oct 09 2020 09:37 AM
Incredible. Thank you Mel! Such an amazing story. And thanks to your wife for supporting your adventures! 
— Bill S._______
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2367
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Oct 09 2020 11:07 AM
Mel, this is incredible. And fantastic. In fact, IT IS INCREDIBLY FANTASTIC!
I'm genuinely happy that this gear is in the hands of someone who truly appreciates it, and then shares it with everyone in such a cool way.
Cheers!
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simoncoil
Joined: Sep 28, 2012
Posts: 926
Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Oct 09 2020 01:14 PM
Very cool, thanks for sharing!
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1906
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Oct 09 2020 10:12 PM
Here’s the rest of the story.
https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/32373/?page=1
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2384
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Oct 10 2020 02:20 AM
AWESOME, Mel! I've got to get over there to check it out.
— Bob
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edwardsand
Joined: Jun 29, 2018
Posts: 801
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Posted on Oct 10 2020 10:11 AM
So cool. SFO and some other airports have put up some great exhibits in their terminals in recent years, making it much less boring to have a long layover. Hopefully I'll get to travel out that way before this exhibit is gone.
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MelPhantomSurfers
Joined: Aug 21, 2008
Posts: 56
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Posted on Oct 10 2020 03:34 PM
Thanks to all of you for the nice comments. First off, I was lame and neglected to thank Sonichris ( Chris Fesker of the Aquasonics) for really doing the legwork on this amp. Without him and the Texas Toast Guitars Youtube broadcast, I never would have heard about this even being available. He was a real gentleman , and I am really grateful. Thanks Chris.
Deathtide, the amp volume was on 2. For real.
Even if you can't get to SFO ( and with the virus, most won't/ can't), check out the online exhibit. I know a number of pieces that are going to be displayed, and it really is going to be an excellent presentation.
Thanks!
Mel
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