Rickenbacker bass book launch event

[Paul Boyer]

OK, I've got dates and a venue for a Midwest Rickenbacker Confluence (MRC) and "The Rickenbacker Electric Bass" Launch Event (TREBLE, ironically)! This event is largely to celebrate the release of my book, "The Rickenbacker Electric Bass - 50 Years as Rock's Bottom" (Hal Leonard Books), and to get together with Rickenbacker enthusiasts from all around the Midwest (and folks from anywhere else, too).

WHEN: Friday, July 19 (6-10pm), Saturday, July 20 (1-9pm), Sunday, July 21 (10am-5pm).

WHERE: Waterstone Bank community room (basement), 6560 South 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154. Oak Creek is an adjacent suburb (south) of Milwaukee. The bank is just a few miles from Milwaukee's airport and close to I-94 freeway and several motels and eateries. This is the same location as the 2011 event. Several BGCers attended that one (c'mon back!).

HOW MUCH: Cheap as I am , the event is free!

WHAT'S HAPPENING: I hope this event will be similar to the one we held two years ago, but hope to gather more people and more instruments. This event will not include an official jam session or gig, so there should be no sour notes on who gets to play. There will be some small amps there, and you're invited to bring one. Spontaneous jams are inevitable. Last time we had a little over 50 Ricks on display and about a dozen folks strolling through the two day event.

My book will be available for sale at the event. Gary Hahlbeck of North Coast Music will be there with a supply of the book for sale, and I will always be glad to sign your copy if you like. If you already have a copy, that's fine; bring it and I'll sign that, too.

Since I am no longer playing actively and as the book is done, I will be selling many of my Rick basses. Because shipping is a hassle, I would prefer to sell in person. I'm going to give attendees of MRC/TREBLE first crack at them; what doesn't sell then will eventually go in the for-sale forums or to eBay. So come early, buy often.

So, hope to see everyone in Milwaukee in July – hey, it's warm then!

[Dave W]

Congratulations, Paul.

Sorry to hear you'll be selling a lot of basses, I'm sure they'll find good homes though.

[Paul Boyer]

Congratulations, Paul.

Sorry to hear you'll be selling a lot of basses, I'm sure they'll find good homes though.

Thanks, Dave. I'll be holding on to that beautiful 4004 Cheyenne I bought from you back in 2003. That's a keeper. I'll likely hold on to three or four, but 16-17 are going to be on the block!

[leftybass]

I'll be there in spirit, congrats Paul!

[gearHed289]

Well doesn't that figure? My busiest weekend of the summer (so far) with pending gigs Thursday and Friday, TWO confirmed on Saturday, and another on Sunday. I'd like to see what you're selling. I'm not particularly in the market for anything, but I know you have some interesting pieces!

[Paul Boyer]

An update:

Looks like Gary Hahlbeck of North Coast Music will probably not be selling books. That means that I will be selling them myself.

Hal Leonard Books just informed me that they have received a few advanced copies of the book and will be sending them to me immediately! Yahoooo!

I finally get to see the real deal after about eight years of effort!!!

[ilan]

I'm really excited for you, Paul. And thankful.

[Highlander]

Good luck...

[Paul Boyer]

Got the advance copy! Here it is!

[Highlander]

Nice...

Any idea on the retail yet...?

[Paul Boyer]

Nice...

Any idea on the retail yet...?

Yes. $24.99 for 144 pages (plus fold-out timeline/family-tree graphic and covers), 317 photos (nearly all in color), and the best Rickenbacker bass reference book you can find. Wait: The ONLY Rick bass reference book you can find!

[Highlander]

Good price - a lot cheaper than I expected...

[Rob]

Good price - a lot cheaper than I expected...

Same here!  Best of luck to you.

[ilan]

I have an open order at Amazon. Delivery estimate is August 2...

[Highlander]

We need a review of that little item - might be the closest I get to owning one...