Anyone Here Going to Oberlin?

[Thomas Erickson]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

I think it's cheap to stay in the dorms. And you can hitchhike! See you there then...

Ah yes, I was just thinking how I could use a little more kidnapping, rape, robbery, stabbing and/or bedbugs in my life!

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Despite crime being way down from last century, it seems that most people believe that life is way more dangerous now. I blame the scum-sucking commercial media, who depend on horrific stories to sell their advertising. Sorry for the derail; I was just recalling fondly my cross-country trips as a youngster, using only my upturned thumb to get around.

[Thomas Erickson]

Do you know what the timeline for registering/paying for this is?

[Arnold Schnitzer]

I'm not sure, but will post links as soon as I can.

[Brian Gencarelli]

I sent an email to the contact at Oberlin, and she forwarded it to James Ham. That was on Monday, and I haven't heard anything back yet...

Just FYI,

Brian

[Jay VandeKopple]

Yes, Jim had forwarded me your email, so I got back the other day.

Once David and Arnold okay the brochure, we'll get those sent out along with an application form (in which you'll give contact info and bass lutherie experience). I'll collect the forms and, once we agree on the list, forward the list to the Oberlin office. They'll then send out billing and further details.

As has been said, we're meeting the same week as the Acoustics Workshop. We'll plan on some joint topics with them. And we will likely come up with some topics that will challenge them. We got a start looking at some wolftone effects last time, and Chris Dungey will join us with an update on what he's been working on since then.

The dorms seem the best route to go, and it keeps us all together. While they don't have A/C, we usually have a bunch of box fans to spread around. And this time we're looking to East or Asia for the dorm. We'll plan to have dinner together with the Acoustics group, but a kitchen won't be available this year (Alumni events on campus). So we're planning on using a cafeteria this time.

It's a great week, and all are exhausted by the end. But it creates a great opportunity to spend time and share ideas with other luthiers.

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Here's the link to the online brochure:
http://www.catgutacoustical.org/conf/basswk12.htm