Wis Con

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:04 pm

We just concluded the first "Wisconsin (Micro)Confluence" held at my place in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Five were in attendance: Dan Schleier (a local non-Forum type), Bob Salter from Lake Geneva, Ted Williams from Middleton, Bill Henshell from Chicago, and myself. We had a total of 22 instruments (two non-Ricks) if you don't count my wall-mounted Hofners. I had half with my ten basses and 660/12. We had a great time over beer/soda and pizza, while the Packers and Brewers fought it out on TV (Pack won, BrewCrew lost). Here are photos:

From left, Ted Williams with his 370 WB, Bob Salter with his '77 4001FG, Dan Schleier with his 360/12CW (for sale, BTW), and Bill Henshell with his 370S Shiloh. My bass fleet in the background.

Bill tries out Bob's 4003MID.

Bob plunks away on my 2000 4003 SG with his '77 4001FG looking on.

Bob tries out the low B on my '97 Laredo.

Dan compares Ted W.'s 370WB with his 360CW.

Ted W. tries out Bill's ultra-rare RCA 12-string. Apparently, this special-order Rick served as the prototype for the the 381 Laguna.

Ted W. strums my 660/12 MB. That's for sale, too. Keep an eye out on the "For Sale" column.

Great time. Thanks all for coming. There's talk about a Chicago Confluence, and hopefully the guys from Big Windy will pull something together.

mrs_brown · Post by **mrs_brown** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:11 pm

Great Pictures Paul. It looks like you all had a great time.

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:59 pm

A big thank you to Paul for hosting. It's always great to get together with like-minded musicians.

byu · Post by **byu** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:21 pm

Fantastic time Paul. Thanks for hosting. Some great basses there and I got a chance to hear the vintage tone switch in action for the first time.

gray · Post by **gray** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:24 pm

I had a great time, and I greatly enjoyed meeting Paul, Bill, Dan and Ted. I feel very lucky to have been included, and to have been able to finally meet great people and play such a variety of excellent and rare instruments. It was a wonderful opportunity! Thank you to all, and thank you to Paul for having it. I look forward to next time!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:46 pm

Looks great, fellas... . glad you had a good time! Be it 4 or 4000, these are always special times.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:45 pm

I see a lot of smiles in those pictures! Looks like it was a great time. A varied collection of instruments too. Glad it all worked out and happened for you guys - always a fun time getting together with forumites.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:42 pm

Looks like you guys had a good time. Thanks for posting the pics, Paul.

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:50 am

Great pictures... thanks for posting. Looks like everyone enjoyed testing out the assembled Rics !

Regards - Rich F.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:54 am

Great pics - Looks like it was fun for all.

But did you guys sin? (Wis Con sin)

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:15 am

Does cursing the Brewers count?

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:57 am

Maybe it did. They won huge last night. Now, if they can win out the stretch, and the Cubs lose four . . . .