Guitar Swap Meet

bennyg85

Recently went to a ham radio meet (unintentionally I will add) and it made me think about all the spares I have kicking about that could find a new home.

Does a guitar swap meet type event exist?

Thanks,

Ben

stonevibe

I’ve organised a few in the past 

Teyeplayer

I always think this would be a great idea for those of us with guitars to trade. Think it’d work particularly well if we were to meet at a studio so things can be tried out and just have an opportunity to generally natter and talk guitars. And no, I’m not volunteering to organise it before anyone asks.

Tat2dstesh

Probably be good to get something like a church hall like what they let kids parties happen (I've been to a few of those). Can't be as unruly as a load of 8 year olds fuelled on cake and sweets actually it might be haha 

Roland

The attendance would by higher if it could be combined with another event, such as a jam session.

stonevibe

The issues I found were that either people didn't want to travel or wouldn't bring stuff to trade (I know?), so I'd hire venues and get a load of people backing out, or moaning there wasn't enough trades/stuff for sale.

Did a couple of really successful ones in Exeter, followed by a few ones where people did the above.

I had a bar, food, music and stuff you could buy/trade. But people acted like complete dicks about it and so I never bothered again after the last one.

Actually, have some really good venues here I could use, with a place to jam/live music. Just don't have the energy to deal with dickheads moaning.

Wazmeister

I frequently have a Gear Swop in my music room… it involves me, the Post Office and Andertons or G4M usually…

carlos

I'd love that.

Dave8

If one was on, I’d try and get to it. 

Delaware_123

Sounds like a great idea 

bennyg85

To help with attendance it could be left broad and be a guitar/music/hi-fi/ham meet. Some of the best equipment I've ever bought has been from hi-fi/DJ guys that clear out venues when they close. 

bennyg85

stonevibe said:

The issues I found were that either people didn't want to travel or wouldn't bring stuff to trade (I know?), so I'd hire venues and get a load of people backing out, or moaning there wasn't enough trades/stuff for sale.

Did a couple of really successful ones in Exeter, followed by a few ones where people did the above.

I had a bar, food, music and stuff you could buy/trade. But people acted like complete dicks about it and so I never bothered again after the last one.

Actually, have some really good venues here I could use, with a place to jam/live music. Just don't have the energy to deal with dickheads moaning.

In my experience, moaning and being dicks goes with dealing with people in general!

stonevibe

This one I did, had synths and guitars

https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/exeters-first-ever-vintage-guitar-fair-announced-208581

hassleham

PMT organised a few music car boot sales a few years ago which were alright but not really enough people. it’s a shame they haven’t bothered to do more m as it could build a lot of interest quite easily with their backing/promotion.

richardhomer

I’m looking to swap my DGT for a ‘59 Les Paul. If one of these events might facilitate this, please let me know…

Devil#20

Isn't ham radio pretty much dead nowadays?
M0UWS
73's

kelpbeds

Great idea, i'd be up for it!

Funkfingers

bennyg85 said:

Does a guitar swap meet type event exist?

It does. You just described HarrySeven's ideal bank holiday weekend break. 

hollywoodrox

Devil#20 said:

Isn't ham radio pretty much dead nowadays?
M0UWS
73's

I got G7BTH in 1988 after being a short wave / scanner listener  I renewed my license a couple of times to do stuff like Packet radio / APRS  it was exciting in the old days to listen to people in the US or far flung places & get QSL cards but it was quite novel . Meanwhile 2 metres turned into a sort of glorified CB radio . 

guitarjack66

bennyg85 said:

Recently went to a ham radio meet (unintentionally I will add) and it made me think about all the spares I have kicking about that could find a new home.

Does a guitar swap meet type event exist?

Thanks,

Ben

Did you bring home the bacon?

bennyg85

I'm offended that you even have to ask