AMP SHOW 2008

Produced by Loni Specter
in cooperation with
Guitar Amplifier Blueprinting

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LA AMP SHOW dates Oct. 4&5 2008

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"REVIEW OF AMP SHOW"

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EXHIBITOR LIST NY AMP SHOW '08
(preliminary as of 4/27/08)

2nd Annual New York AMP SHOW
Saturday May 10th
Embassy Suites Hotel
121 Centennial Ave. Piscataway, NJ.08854
Phone hotel for direction (732) 980-0500
Admission $20. cash at the door, Free parking

65 Amps
Analog.Man
Antique Electronic Supply
Ark Amps
Atomic Amps
AXL
Behringer
Blackstar
Bit-Mo
Bludotone Amps
Bogner
Brookwood Leather
Brown Note Amps
Burgera
daab Amps
Cameron Amplification
DST Engineering
DR.Bass Cabs
Creation Audio Labs
Club Amps
Doug's Tubes
Egnater Amps
Fane
Fender
Fractal Audio
Fuchs Amplifiers
GZ Guitar Finishes
Goodsell Amps
GoodTone Amplifiers
Guitar Jam Daily
Hermida Audio
Industrial Amps
Jensen Speakers
Line-6
Louis Electric
Mad Professor Amplification
Metro Amps
Mojo Cabs
Peavey
Pigtronix
Premier Guitar
Port City Amps
Red Iron Amps
Reason Amplifier
Reinhardt Amplification
Retro King Amps
RWS Effects
Solid Cables
Sommatone Amps
Standback
Tone Junkies
Tone Shop
VVT Amplifiers
Valvetech Amps
Vintage Guitar Magazine
More to come!

"TONE WIZARDS" panelists!
Richard Goodsell - Goodsell Amps
Alphonso Hermida - Hermida Audio
Moss Hudson - Brown Note Amps
Obeid Kahn - Reason Amps
Billy Yates - Venice Amp Repair
more t.b.a.

"AMP BIASING CLINIC" presented by Norm Mathews of GoodTone Amps

"THE PEDALBOARD FROM HELL"
That's right, the board has remained intact and we will be expanding it and bringing it to the NY show!
If you manufacture a pedal and want to participate in the promotion, please contact me.

Pedaltrain will be supplying two of their largest new pro boards for a special display at the show.
PBFH demos are through a Port City cab! Powered by a Ceriatone TW head
So far we have:
Zvex- Box of Rocks, Ringtone
Jetter- Red Gain Stage
Keeley-Keeley Compressor, Katana, Fuzz Head
Cat's-eye- Mutha'Fuzz
Demeter- Stereo Tremulator
Sarno- Dirt Box
Hip Kitty- Cream Distortion, Chameleon
JTK Harmonics- Alchemy
Tech 21- Boost DLA
SiB- Mr Echo
Analog.man- AR20DL, Chorus w/toggle
Surreal Amps- The More Pedal
Butler- Rangemaster
Pigtronix- Attack Sustain, PolySaturator
Hartman- OC44, 8va
BBE-Sonic Stomp
Voodoo Lab- power supply, Superfuzz
Madd Professor - Deep Blue Delay
Solid Cables- Cables
Seymoure Duncan - Shape Shifter Tremelo
FOXX - Tone Machine
Ooh La La - Truely Beautifull Disaster
Greer - Ghetto Stomp
ProTone Pedals - Compressor
Fuchs - Plush Cream
Hermida Audio - Zendrive 2 Tube
Wilson Effects - Vintage Spec 12 position Rippah Q-Wah
GIG-FX - Mega Wah
Bennett-Maxfield Music - Pulsator
Eventide - Time Factor
CMATMODS - Signa Comp-Drive
Visual Sound - 1 Spot power supply , Jekyll & Hyde

These will be given away at 3:00pm in the ballroom:
Brown Note 1x12 ported sealed back cab/Eminence spkr, Creative Audio Labs Mark423 boost pedal, Line-6 Spider Valve combo, Fender G-DEC Executive, Fuchs Cream pedal, GoodTone Tone Tonic amp, JTK Alchemy pedal, StandBack amp stand, Pigtronix PolySaturator pedal,Solid Cables cord, and more goodies TBA.

Produced by Loni Specter Productions
To exhibit contact;
loni@ampshow.com
(818) 992-0745



Exhibitor and Visitor quotes 3rd Annual LA AMP SHOW Oct.6, '07

"I just wanted to say thanks for putting on such a great show. This is the second year I have attended and it's always great to see the guitar amp experts, players and builders in one place. I always get the most out of it. For me, it' 1000x better than NAMM....you can actually talk to the builders and designers without all the noise."
Chris Conte

"We had a great time at the LA Amp Show, and got a ton of great feedback on our amps. I'm sure AXL will be there as long as you keep putting this together. Keep up the good work!"
Justin Magana, AXL Instruments

"An Amp Show extravaganza.promised and delivered! Loni, thanks from all the team at Lentz Guitar for having us at this first-class event."
Scott Lentz, lentzguitar.com

"Just wanted to thank you for yet another successful show. Fun and profit...what more can ya ask for? More than just sales, we got to meet lots of great people- there's nothing better than to be able to talk amps with those who know and care about 'em. Looking forward to the next one -we'll see you there!"
Rob, RC Davis Amplifiers

"This was my first year to exhibit at the LA Amp Show. Like so many other exhibitors I thank you for a great show; the chance to show the products and meet with great talented musicians as well as fellow amp builders. It was humbling how many great amps I heard at the show. I was very pleased with how well the Club Amps were received. I look forward to next year. Hope I can make the NY show.
Don Anderson, Club Amplifiers

"The L.A. Ampshow was fantastic. Hero Amps got a lot of exposure, we met many great players and we had fun while we were at it. Kudos's to you Loni for such a great job. Your show sets the standard for how music gear should be demonstrated."
Mike and Shane, heroamps.com

"We had a great time at the Amp Show. Our booth was busy all day, and we demonstrated amps and rubbed elbows with enthusiasts, friends, and peers in a relaxed, easy atmosphere. Thanks, Loni!"
Shane Nicholas, Senior Marketing Manager, Fender® Guitar Amplifiers

"It was great to meet you at the show. I hope everything went well for you. I had a great time and I definitely think it was worth the trip. Thanks for everything and if there is ever anything I can help you with just let me know!"
Best Regards,
Chuck Hall, Product Mgr. Fender Musical Inst. Corp.

"What a great time. Everybody seemed to really enjoy themselves, myself included. The Tone Wizards Forum was a blast...Thanks for having me contribute. Lots of friends old and new...the show just gets better and better..
Keep up the good work and we'll see ya next year… Great folks and good times, and of course many great players."
Billy Yates

"Thank you and all the vendors who made Saturday a very cool and unique experience and wonderful place to be on Saturay. I hope you do it again in 2008 with even more vendors."
Jim Sloves

"I wanted to thank you for putting on a great show. I had a great time with all the people down there, and I especially wanted to thank you for inviting the ALCHEMY pedal to the “Pedalboard from Hell.” It was a blast playing and listening to all the pedals. I think all the visitors loved it too.
I also got to know Joe Till very well since he was in the room – really nice fellow and awesome guitars."
Joe JTK

Thank you for putting the show together. It more than met my expectations. I thought the folks that came were serious about purchasing new gear. The wizard panel was standing room only. …I would like to do it again, please let me know."
John KashaAmplifiers.com

"Congratulations! I was very impressed with the show and everything you brought together to make this happen. Well done. You should be very proud of the event."
Steve Goddard, President Pravana International

I really enjoyed being at the amp show! Lots of old friends and new faces.
Thanks to Loni for doing such a great job!
Thanks to Billy Yates for bringing the Woodford's Reserve (no better way to cap off an amp show imho).
Still trying to "un-jetlag", but thanks to all who visited the room and checked our stuff out."
Andy Fuchs, Fuchs Audio Technology LLC
FuchsAudioTechnology.com

Loni, just a quick thanks to you for putting on the ampshow. as always i met lots of great people, and not nearly enough time to check out all the cool toys!! this time the candy store got costco-sized. Seeing you and myles was real cool too!... take care, hope the post-show dust settles for you quickly."
Nial McGaughey
President, SolidCables.com

"Thanks for another fanatastic AMPSHOW. We are very happy with our results from the show. Best yet!"
KIM HOFFMANN, HoffmannAmps.com

"This was the best show yet! Great turn out of venders and spectators. Better than NAMM for the hands on experience with amps and guitars and meeting the builders.. It was good to see you …and thanks for your input at the guitar amp seminar. You are such a wealth of information. I hope to see you again soon."
Kevin W. Rusk, PLANET OF THE AMPS

"Wow! It's been almost a week since the show and I'm still on overdrive! Great event! This was our first time and it surpassed all of my expectations. The people that attended were amazing, so many great players and cool folks, I wish it was longer, maybe until 7 or 8PM. It would be cool if Friday night was open for manufacturer's to meet each other, demo amps and maybe a press sneak preview. Thanks for putting on such a great event, we're looking forward to the next one."
Moss brownnote.net

"I would love two days cause I didnt get to play a lot. I didnt get to see everyone."
Jerry Dyer, SurrealAmplification.com



LA 07 Winners
"This was my third LA Amp Show ...I always bring my sons and my nephew, who last year were really surprised to get close to Billy Gibbons. My 16 year old boy is quite a player for his age, and he calendars the event and reminds me umpteen times before the date arrives."
"Anyway, after one show I bought a Fargen miniplex and after the second I bought a Rivera Clubster.....Anyway, this year my favorite was the Goodsell 17. Loved it. I loved it even more when my 13 year old son (who is novice bass player) won it at the raffle....And my 16 year old boy won the Fuchs Lucky 7, and he has not stopped playing it... All in all it was a great family outing. We payed our 20 bucks a head and came out ahead this time. See you next year."
Danjrnca

Pedalboard From Hell Joe Till (Till Guitars) and the pedals. with Ceriatone amp and Scumback speakers
"Pedalboard From Hell" Joe Till (Till Guitars) and the pedals. with Ceriatone amp and Scumback speakers

Tone Wizards John Kasha(Kasha Amps), Steve Carey(Fluxtone Speakers),Myles Rose (GAB), Dan Boul (65amps), Don Butler(Toneman) Kim Hoffman (Hoffmann Amps),James Demeter (Demeter AMPS), Billy Yates (Venice Amp Repair)
"Tone Wizards" John Kasha(Kasha Amps), Steve Carey(Fluxtone Speakers),Myles Rose (GAB), Dan Boul (65amps), Don Butler(Toneman) Kim Hoffman (Hoffmann Amps),James Demeter (Demeter AMPS), Billy Yates (Venice Amp Repair)

Bass Tone Wizards Ron Morreno(G&L), Arthur Barrow (Zappa), Val King (King Amplification), Jonathan Herrera (Bass Player Magazine), Rich Longacre (Mesa Boogie)
"Bass Tone Wizards" Ron Morreno(G&L), Arthur Barrow (Zappa), Val King (King Amplification), Jonathan Herrera (Bass Player Magazine), Rich Longacre (Mesa Boogie)



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SRV "Jimbo" Tele surfaces!
The '52 modified Fender Telecaster refered to as "Jimbo" has been authenticated by Jimmie Vaughn as the guitar given to his younger brother Stevie as a teenager, predating SRV's use of Strats as his first pro-level guitar.
This guitar will be on display at the 3rd Annual LA AMP SHOW on Oct 6, 2007 in Van Nuys, CA.




Andy Fuchs, Paul Rivera, Peter Stroud, Bruce Egnater, Michael Ross



Produced by Loni Specter Productions
phone: (818) 992-0745
email: Loni@ampshow.com






Loni, much thanks for providing the venue to display our products. The show was a success for HOFFMANN AMPS. Have done NAMM, and the AMP SHOW is a much better venue for reaching potential customers. Customers can see, touch and audition products without fear of being told to turn it down. Talk to you soon!
Kim Hoffman
President, HOFFMANN AMPLIFICATION




Thank you for putting it on, and though we did not have the immediate sales that we did last year, I still feel we made an impression on quite a few people. Take care!
Roy Blankenship
www.blankenshipamps.com


Loni, I would like to say a few words about this year's Amp Show. The problem is that I would need a special dictionary with nothing but compliments and good things to say! The Amp Show was GREAT! I was honored to have been included in this event and I look forward to the ones to come. Hopefully I will have my new Amp and literature ready for next year. I would like to add that all the staff was cheerful, helpful and friendly. That each of the Vendors and their associates were knowledgeable, courteous and professional. I found that the exhibitors had a firm grasp upon the needs of the public and distributors. The Tone Wizards was truly a rewarding educational seminar. I was fortunate to see familiar faces, meet new contacts and begin new friendships. You are to be commended for a very memorable, professional and enjoyable endeavor.
Thank you!

Jim Cole - Amp Enthusiast.

Loni, just wanted to write a short note to send my thanks for a great job on Amp Show 2006! We were jammed virtually all day, and the private room scenario allowed our customers, dealers(and prospects) to really experience our products. Looking forward to next year!
Rick Gessner
ValveTrain Amplification
www.valvetrainamps.com


I had an EXCELLENT time.... Have to do it again next year, it was a great event indeed. Thanx Loni! Great to finally meet you as well. Getting to meet the people I did that day will stick with me the rest of my life. Yates, Jourard, Gibbons, hell, there is no other word for it than pure bliss. Great people, great tone, fantastic playing, how much better can it get? Maybe sex......maybe.
Jim WCR Pickups
"Back to the Wind"

Hey Loni -
I must say...you throw one heck of a shindig. Very well done and professional! Personally, I had a great time. I got to see a lot of old friends and just enjoy their company. It was very low pressure all around and I had a blast. Thank you very much... Let me know what I can do for you. Take care and keep in touch - thanks again,

Ron Thorn
www.thornguitars.com


Many thanks for a great experience at the AMP SHOW 2005! ...greatly appreciate all the work you did to make the event successful. We would gladly be a part of any of your productions in the future.Thanks again and best of luck.
Jeff Earl
J Design Speaker Enclosures
www.jdesigncabs.com

Great show,..Great venue too. I can't wait untill next year!Thanks for everything,
Terry Buddingh
Contributing editor Guitar Player Magazine


Thanks very much for doing the Amp Show. It was very good for us...Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you in the future.best regards,
Johnny Birkey
Rotosound USA

Thanks for putting on the Amp Show. We had a great time. We talked to a lot of our current customers again, and were able to meet a lot of new people as well. If you were to put on another, we would exhibit again.
Jeff Cardello
C.E. Distributing/ Antique Electronic Supply


Yah did good with the Amp Show. Looks like next year we'll be there.
Jason Lollar
Lollar Guitars and pickups
Lollar guitars.com

The show proved very succesful for us...We made some sales of our new amps and high end guitars. The cost of doing the show paid for itself 10 times over!Thanks so much,
Michael DeTemple
DeTemple Guitars / Blankenship Amplifiers
Detempleguitars.com


Big thanks Loni! The show was a blast and 65amps sold a lot of product! ...The hotel room concept was brilliant and it made this by far, the best trade-show experience I've ever had. No NAMM police walking around pointing sound meters at us...it was perfect!...Please let me know when the next one is and 65amps will definately be there!! I think you should do two per year, Spring and Fall, as this was a lot of fun and very profitable for us.Cheers Loni!
Dan Boul
65amps
65amps.com

Huge turnout of our target market....it was a big success! ...you should do it twice a year.Thanks Loni,
Mark Sampson
Star Amplification
Staramps.com


Hi Loni,Here's my 2 cents, you can quote me:I must say I had my doubts about an amp show. In my experience amps never get enough respect and/or attention and so I've been the lonely voice in the forest...until now!Your Amp Show went off without a hitch for us. You organized it very well, and I liked the venue too (good food & drinks!).We were busy from the 10am opening and stayed busy with interested customers listening to our amps nearly non stop until 6pm. We were almost TOO busy! Next year I'll bring a few extra bodies to man the booth (3 was not enough!). Needless to say, count me in for next year's show. Good job Loni!
Aspen Pittman, Groove Tubes

I just wanted to drop a line and thank you for the L.A. Amp Show. What a great opportunity for us to reintroduce ourselves to the end user and to get a better feel for what they are looking for in today's market. The location was great. The booth location was great. Let's do it again, next year.
Josh Vittek
Kahler International

The Amp Show is a one of a kind event for a guitar player. Think about it, when was the last time you walked into a hotel with 50+ rooms packed with the best amps on the planet, ripped it, and didn't get kicked out of the place? This show has killer gear, cool people, great music, and hot girls all day long. What more could a guitar player want?"
Nick Friese
Guitar Jam
guitarjamdaily.com

Well we barely made it this year, and at the last minute but well worthwhile doing. I counted more than double last years' foot traffic and anticipate this just blowing up even more next year! Thanks for keeping it goin'!
Ron Williams
Rexbogue.com

The amp show was a total success. Even better than last year. The dealer support was wonderful. Everybody worked as a family. A place were we could demonstrate and have the players listen to our guitars with total freedom in a relaxed environment. Many Artists and dealers got introduced to our line without the pressures of the masses of look e Lou's of a general merchandise instrument show. Serious buyers, real musicians and the most important thing, spreading the joy of music. The Amp Show is the closest to the shows 20 years ago, were manufacturers work together without the pressures of the >corporate institutions. 15 sales, 2 endorsements. We are looking forward to attending as many shows that you can present.
Rick Wells
WWW.MINARIKGUITARS.COM

Thanks again, Loni, it was nice to be at your show, a great experience. I would like to know if it's possible to reserve for next year. this time I would like to be closer to guys like Fargen, Jeff Earl, Dan Boul and away from ****** and his 4 great classic rock riffs ;). Let me know. Thanks again, it was a great experience, I got some great feedback out of it.
Cheers!

Ludo
Pierson Amplifiers

The 2006 LA Amp Show was fantastic.... How often can you SEE and HEAR some of the best gear in the world without someone tell you to turn it down. And for us at Duesenberg it was just what we were looking for, a place to Shake-Rattle-Roll with CARR Amplifiers and Duesenberg Guitars.
Until Next Year,

Nathan Fawley
Duesenberg*USA
www.duesenbergusa.com

Hi Loni,
Just wanted to thank you- we had a great time at the show. We weren't sure what to expect from the venue, but we were pleasantly surprised at how effective the concept is! Our room was considerably larger than the standard trade show booth, allowing us to set up a better display and allow more people access at the same time. We were able to demonstrate our amps at a realistic volume, which I'm sure contributed to our success in sales that day. We'll definitely be back next year!
Best wishes & Thanks again!

Rob
RCDavis Amplifiers

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