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GMC Forum _ Competitions _ Winter Blues - Results!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Mar 31 2008, 09:44 PM
Well it was cery finely balanced, but Tony Micke, Smells an I have decided against giving it all up just yet. Truth of the matter is we were all inspired with your amazing entries, there wasn't a bad one among them. In fact, I am personally so inspired to play guitar now that I have locked myself in my basement with food, water and nothing else - I'll be emerging sometime on 2009 to see if I am still married 
I'm pretty sure the others feel a new inspiration for guitar and I am now going to announce the winners!
So, in first place with an inspirational verse is:
A brand new Pandora PX4D will shortly be winging its way to you!
In second place with a philosophical message of quiet simplicity is:
You will be recieving a Shredneck soon
And in 3rd place, with the logical approach is:
You win an instructor CD of your choice!
Honourable mentions go to Tubsuu and Mr Guitar Tube for their sophisticated reverse-psychology approaches, and to Ivan for his fine Blues tune.
Dammit, they were all good so I feel bad for not recognising each and every one of you!
And finally, for me at least, the funniest entry was definitley from ztevie
Can prizewinners PM me their addresses please?
Thanks!
Posted by: Sam Hook Mar 31 2008, 09:50 PM
Cool, well done guys! 
Posted by: chast Mar 31 2008, 09:54 PM
What ? I didn't win ?! Now I'm gonna destroy all your guitars that you can't use your new motivation! 
Just kidding 
Congratulations to the winners
Posted by: Fran Mar 31 2008, 09:55 PM
Congrats guys!
Posted by: audiopaal Mar 31 2008, 10:00 PM
YES!!! I won the Shredneck???
I couldn't be any happier, and I mean that 'cause I have too many guitar effects processors already
I was actually hoping for that prize, so thank you very very much Andrew and the rest of you guys
And very worthy first & third prize winners indeed, Congratulations IslandGuy and Leedbreak!!!!
I got the shred neck, I got the shredneck, nananananana
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Mar 31 2008, 10:04 PM
Well done for making your entry just exactly good enough to get the prize you wanted
Posted by: audiopaal Mar 31 2008, 10:12 PM
Haha, yeah that's really well done
Trond Vold called me and said I came in second place and I was laughing my ass off
when I realized what the second price was
I still can't believe it though, there were many really good entries for this competition
so I'm just happy I even were taken into consideration
I'd just like to say "well done" to the rest of the participants as well, good job guys
Posted by: Bogdan Mar 31 2008, 10:13 PM
Congrats guys !!! Great prizes you got and even better competition this was!
Posted by: IslandGuy Mar 31 2008, 10:25 PM
I must say, I'm stunned. Thank you very much.
I've been quietly lurking around here, taking in as much as I can. This is such an awesome site and community.
As for why I submitted the entry (in addition to the awesome prizes of course), I must say I could empathize with the sentiments of the contest's purpose. Last year I bought a new guitar (Godin Freeway Classic) after a long hiatus -- if only I had never stopped (sold my old Strat copy when I found myself ignoring it too much), I could be so much better today.
When I found GMC, I loved what I saw and joined. It's just what I need to fill in the many gaps of both theory and technique. I expect I'll be here for quite a while.
Thank you once again.
Posted by: MickeM Mar 31 2008, 10:28 PM
Congratulations to the winners!!
Now.... Where am I? It's dark, and damp... I'm in Andrews basement too, playing guitar like frenzy while his wife is knocking the rhythm track on the locked and sealed basement door, I hear some vocals now and then, both high pitch and growling. Peeking at Andrew but he's too much into playing he doesn't seem to notice.
Two pair of eyes stare on the floor and manly men continues to play, only sign of life besides the massive hand movements is the drip of saliva that finds its way down their lips to the puddle on the floor. It's mindless nirvana, a silent understanding between the two god like shredders, no body control but only what's needed to actually play, no mind control as usual. Two guys, two PODs, two guitars, one thousand cans of baked beans and a new found lust for guitar playing and a terrible GAS in the air. Not from gear aquirement syndrom, it's the beans. As far as we're concerned, the rippng licks cut like knives through the thick gas. It's a huge event! It's gastronimical!
Now, to follow after that pointless paranthesis - To all the competitors, YOU ROCK!
* Fetching the guitar that was still at rest by the porsche *
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Mar 31 2008, 10:28 PM
Congrats Island Guy and other winners. Some great entries.
Posted by: MickeM Mar 31 2008, 10:30 PM
I've been quietly lurking around here, taking in as much as I can. This is such an awesome site and community.
As for why I submitted the entry (in addition to the awesome prizes of course), I must say I could empathize with the sentiments of the contest's purpose. Last year I bought a new guitar (Godin Freeway Classic) after a long hiatus -- if only I had never stopped (sold my old Strat copy when I found myself ignoring it too much), I could be so much better today.
When I found GMC, I loved what I saw and joined. It's just what I need to fill in the many gaps of both theory and technique. I expect I'll be here for quite a while.
Thank you once again.
You've got 2 posts!!
So you won gear after your first post! Well done
Posted by: Tuubsu Mar 31 2008, 10:40 PM
Congratulations to all the winners!
And I'm honoured to get even a hounourable mention for my entry, even though you spelled my nick wrong!
Posted by: Capt.Z Mar 31 2008, 10:43 PM
Good job Audiopaal! I wanted the ShredNeck! You are my worst enemy!!
just kidding. 
i love u 
not really, im not gay, but your still my friend.
and congrats to other winners! goo jobah!
Posted by: rokchik Mar 31 2008, 10:51 PM
Congrats guys Some great stories there and some great prizes.
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Mar 31 2008, 10:51 PM
And I'm honoured to get even a hounourable mention for my entry, even though you spelled my nick wrong!
Oops sorry
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Mar 31 2008, 10:53 PM
Two pair of eyes stare on the floor and manly men continues to play, only sign of life besides the massive hand movements is the drip of saliva that finds its way down their lips to the puddle on the floor. It's mindless nirvana, a silent understanding between the two god like shredders, no body control but only what's needed to actually play, no mind control as usual. Two guys, two PODs, two guitars, one thousand cans of baked beans and a new found lust for guitar playing and a terrible GAS in the air. Not from gear aquirement syndrom, it's the beans. As far as we're concerned, the rippng licks cut like knives through the thick gas. It's a huge event! It's gastronimical!
Wow, what a vision of guitary-perfection
Posted by: Nick325 Mar 31 2008, 10:55 PM
congrats winners!
Posted by: audiopaal Mar 31 2008, 11:00 PM
Now.... Where am I? It's dark, and damp... I'm in Andrews basement too, playing guitar like frenzy while his wife is knocking the rhythm track on the locked and sealed basement door, I hear some vocals now and then, both high pitch and growling. Peeking at Andrew but he's too much into playing he doesn't seem to notice.
Two pair of eyes stare on the floor and manly men continues to play, only sign of life besides the massive hand movements is the drip of saliva that finds its way down their lips to the puddle on the floor. It's mindless nirvana, a silent understanding between the two god like shredders, no body control but only what's needed to actually play, no mind control as usual. Two guys, two PODs, two guitars, one thousand cans of baked beans and a new found lust for guitar playing and a terrible GAS in the air. Not from gear aquirement syndrom, it's the beans. As far as we're concerned, the rippng licks cut like knives through the thick gas. It's a huge event! It's gastronimical!
Now, to follow after that pointless paranthesis - To all the competitors, YOU ROCK!
* Fetching the guitar that was still at rest by the porsche *
Haha, nice
Can you hook me up with a "porsche" too?
Btw, please come out to moderate every now and then.. You don't wanna give us too much freedom you know
I might go crazy with my prize and rip other members to shreds
Posted by: Smells Mar 31 2008, 11:01 PM
Well done guys some good entries
Congrats to the winner & runners up awesome prizes!!
Posted by: audiopaal Mar 31 2008, 11:02 PM
just kidding.
i love u not really, im not gay, but your still my friend.
and congrats to other winners! goo jobah!
Thanks man!
I love you too Captain
(...as a friend that is!)
Posted by: skennington Mar 31 2008, 11:13 PM
Congrat's Guys! Well deserved. I thought all was great actually, and the only difference at the end was the score!
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Mar 31 2008, 11:17 PM
Congrats to the winners
It's been a very nice competition.
Posted by: Capt.Z Mar 31 2008, 11:34 PM
Tuubsu could have won... 2nd!!!
I need first!
We wants it. We needs it! We need the precious Pandora!!!
maybe mext time...
good job Tuubsu! i like da reverse phsycology
Posted by: Muris Mar 31 2008, 11:44 PM
Congrats guys,well deserved!!
And great idea for competition as well,keep 'em coming!
Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Apr 1 2008, 12:04 AM
Great work everybody and congratulations on prizes!: THey are sure cool ones!
Posted by: Tuubsu Apr 1 2008, 12:53 AM
I need first!
We wants it. We needs it! We need the precious Pandora!!!
maybe mext time...
good job Tuubsu! i like da reverse phsycology
We'll win something yet, my friend.... Even if it takes another winter.... Then They'll see...
Posted by: Xranthoius Apr 1 2008, 12:58 AM
Congrats guys!
Posted by: ztevie Apr 1 2008, 11:00 AM
Congratulations to the top 3!
Unfortunately I can not play guitar anymore.. I was so sure to win all 3, so I sold all my guitar gear. Was gonna plug the Shredneck into the Pandora and shred away.
But the judges decision now gave me such a hard winterblues, so I'll never pick up a guitar related object ever again!
Warning: The above statement includes a certain degree of ironi and an attempt to seem humoruos, which should be considered when you react with disgust and anger toward the same statement!
Posted by: audiopaal Apr 1 2008, 11:09 AM
Unfortunately I can not play guitar anymore.. I was so sure to win all 3, so I sold all my guitar gear. Was gonna plug the Shredneck into the Pandora and shred away.
But the judges decision now gave me such a hard winterblues, so I'll never pick up a guitar related object ever again!
Warning: The above statement includes a certain degree of ironi and an attempt to seem humoruos, which should be considered when you react with disgust and anger toward the same statement!
Good one
Posted by: Mark. Apr 1 2008, 11:15 AM
Congratz winners
Now you :
open pandora's box!
shred that neck!
and play the cd till it doesn't work anymore !
Mark.
Posted by: DeepRoots Apr 1 2008, 11:46 AM
Congrats to the winners and all other entries!
I must congratulate IslandGuy especially for winning a competition on his first ever post!
Congrats to all!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 1 2008, 01:32 PM
I've been quietly lurking around here, taking in as much as I can. This is such an awesome site and community.
As for why I submitted the entry (in addition to the awesome prizes of course), I must say I could empathize with the sentiments of the contest's purpose. Last year I bought a new guitar (Godin Freeway Classic) after a long hiatus -- if only I had never stopped (sold my old Strat copy when I found myself ignoring it too much), I could be so much better today.
When I found GMC, I loved what I saw and joined. It's just what I need to fill in the many gaps of both theory and technique. I expect I'll be here for quite a while.
Thank you once again.
Thanks for thanking - it's great that you appreciate the price as we are very proud to be able to organise these contests!
Congratulations to all winners and thanks Andrew and the moderators for making this happen!
PS MickeM I felt as if I were in the basements as well - great description - I'll be sure to stay away from the beans though!
Posted by: Smells Apr 1 2008, 01:36 PM
or stand in the farthest corner away from those that have had the beans
Posted by: kaznie_NL Apr 1 2008, 02:14 PM
grrr.... I lost...NOOOOOOOOOO well good job winners!! hope you can use the pandora well.
Posted by: IslandGuy Apr 1 2008, 03:51 PM
Thanks DeepRoots - much appreciated.
Thanks for thanks for thanking Kris
(your turn again) - and especially for creating GMC. There are many great features here that make it a great place to visit. well good job winners!! hope you can use the pandora well.I certainly will kaznie_NL. It's step one to my master plan of playing like Muris. Now I'm keeping my eyes open for a contest where his custom guitar is the prize.
Posted by: tonymiro Apr 1 2008, 04:21 PM
Congratulations to the winners and a big thankyou to everyone who entered. They were all of a very high quality (well maybe not Mr GuitarTube and it wasn't easy choosing between them. )
Now that I'm inspired to play again I'm off to lock my wife in the basement until 2009 (Andrew - you're much too nice ). If she's lucky I might remember to give her food and water occasionally.
Cheers,
Tony
ps - I'll be busy for the next few days - have to dig a basement
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 1 2008, 09:21 PM
D'oh! I did it the wropng way round right Tony ?
Posted by: tonymiro Apr 2 2008, 10:20 AM
No Andrew, you're just a nice guy .
Whereas me - well I'm going to change my name to Dexter by deed poll .
Cheers,
Dexter
Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 2 2008, 10:33 AM
Congratulations to all the winners and why not...to the looser too! Keep on those great competitions!
Posted by: leedbreak Apr 3 2008, 03:02 AM
Cool, Lots of fun. I will take Wallimann's CD
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 3 2008, 01:27 PM
A fine choice! I'll sort it out soon.
Posted by: IslandGuy Apr 30 2008, 08:13 PM
The Pandora PX4D arrived yesterday! I spent most of last night playing around with it. What a great little unit. So many sounds - so many choices...
Once again, thanks to Andrew, Tony Micke and Smells for hosting the competition.
IslandGuy
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 30 2008, 08:55 PM
Great - glad you liked it, and congrats again
Posted by: Smells Apr 30 2008, 09:36 PM
IslandGuy
No problem, congrats again, and enjoy your Pandora
Posted by: audiopaal Apr 30 2008, 11:00 PM
I recieved my Shredneck today, thanks a lot
Awesome competition and great entries, awesome work guys
Oh and congratulations on your new Pandora IslandGuy
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 30 2008, 11:55 PM
Cool - enjoy!
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