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Permalink Reply by Grandpa on August 16, 2017 at 3:31pm

Ted, I have Ford F150, extended cab. I can stand up 5-6 cbg's side by side, then put a beach towel over them, like a flag. Then, a second layer, another towel, then a third layer, and a third towel. I can usually get @ 18 gits in there, and a couple of amps under the seat. The rest of my booth rig, tarps, canopy, chairs, display racks, table,etc. goes in the bed. I have a heavy duty tarp and tie-downs to cover the bed load if necessary, but thankfully my displays have been fairly local, and no real inclement weather. Your results may vary. Good luck on your festival ventures.

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Permalink Reply by Grandpa on August 16, 2017 at 3:41pm

Ted, one more thing about my experiences. I found that 15-18 gits fills my booth well, leaving room to move about and play. I know some take more, sometimes a lot more. I am talking about a 1 day event. Also, I make more sales after the event than during the event. Have a lot of business cards, and I also have a one page history of cigar box instruments, which also describes my building process (briefly), and two ways to get a hold of me later. Everbody that stops to talk is offered one. Sometimes the inspiration to purchase, or to think up a custom gift comes after the event. Again, my personal experience ,others do vary.

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Permalink Reply by Ted Stahl on August 16, 2017 at 4:31pm

Thanks Grandpa (that sounds weird seeing I'm 63). But the advice you gave is just what I needed. I also have an F-150 and the fest is only about 12 miles away. Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on August 16, 2017 at 8:39pm

We have cardboard boxes custom made, so they are  good for storage, transporting and handy for the customer to take away a neatly boxed item. They are not that expensive (about $1 a piece).  The only downside is that they are more bulky than packing in  bubble wrap. We sometimes make  simple sleeves from bubble wrap just put together with packing tape - not as durable, but again useful for handing to the customer.

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Permalink Reply by Ted Stahl on August 16, 2017 at 10:58pm

Thanks John.Sounds like a good idea.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on August 17, 2017 at 8:07am

I use old jeans, yes jeans. A 34 or larger size works best. I cut them up the middle to make two and have someone sew the ankle end or just tie it off with string. My high builds go in heavy padded guitar cases.

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Permalink Reply by Michael F. Copado on August 22, 2017 at 9:46am

This sounds cool, could you post a picture of what they look like?

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Permalink Reply by Wade on August 22, 2017 at 1:56pm

Here ya go Michael. I made a crude one and when mom saw it, she made me a few deluxe versions with a bandana like the one you see here.

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Permalink Reply by Ted Stahl on August 22, 2017 at 9:42pm

Great picture. A picture is worth a thousand words. I like this idea even more.

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Permalink Reply by Ted Stahl on August 17, 2017 at 4:42pm

Thanks Wade. By the way, "To That Land" from the Blind Willie Johnson album is one of my favorites. Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on August 17, 2017 at 5:14pm

Thank you Ted. I always wondered if anyone ever listened to my track. Now I know at least one person did! :)

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