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alexkhan
Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: Goodbye Suhr, Hello The Aristocrats! |
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Well, every once in a while people have to make a big change in their lives and careers. That time has come for me and I'm excited and very pleased to announce that I've left Suhr Guitars to be the full-time manager of The Aristocrats as the band gets set to release the debut album and embark on the first of many tours to come. This is something I've been working on on the side for quite some time as I developed a close working relationship with Guthrie over the past seven years.
I feel I've done all I could in the gear side of the music biz (10 years at Fender, 3 years at Tone Merchants, and 6 years at Suhr) and it's time to take on new challenges. Obviously, an opportunity to work with someone like Guthrie does not come around very often and I look forward to doing everything I can to help Guthrie and this new exciting band realize their full potential in this wacky industry. There are major shifts going on in the record industry as well and that actually provides trove of new opportunities.
I enjoyed my years at Suhr and I feel I contributed what I can to help the company and the brand grow. My belief in Suhr products is as strong as ever but I'm just not the type to sit in the office for too long. I enjoy traveling, seeing new places, meeting new people and this is a great opportunity to virtually visit every corner of the world since Guthrie and this band have fans all around the globe.
Anyway, I'll continue to contribute in this forum and keep you guys posted on all things related to The Aristocrats as well as Guthrie in general, of course. You guys are in for an amazing treat with this band. _________________ Ed Yoon
Certified Guthrie Fan-atic
BOING Music LLC - Managing Partner
.strandberg* Guitars USA
Ed Yoon Consulting & Management
Guitar Center Inc. |
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geese_com
Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 28
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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This is very exciting news Ed! I wish you all the best with your new endeavors. I hope to see you guys again when you come back to the Midwest. |
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Carlo
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 408
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I wish you the best of luck Ed!! I hope your immense knowledge and wisdom continue to serve Guthrie, a now with the new trio, very well.
You have been a great asset to the guitar community, and you did a hell of a job helping the Suhr and Guthrie name grow in prominence over the years.
Whoever is taking your position at Suhr will have big shoes to fill.
--and on a side note...I just bought my very first Suhr this week
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alexkhan
Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, guys. I really appreciate the support. It's definitely something that I've wanted to do for a long time and I worked hard to make things get to this point. Of course, Guthrie's continuing improvements as a player and all-around musician as well as his strong dedication to his art and craft made the decision a fairly easy one in the big scheme of things.
The music industry isn't what it used to be. It's a whole new world now, which presents other great opportunities for the kind of music that Guthrie and this band plays. When you look at the technologies that are now available in this emerging mobile computing age (aka "post-PC"), all the old world business models just don't compute.
I'm very excited by the opportunities that this new paradigm presents for both Guthrie and The Aristocrats. Guthrie and this band are only scratching the surface right now. Just wait until they really start digging! _________________ Ed Yoon
Certified Guthrie Fan-atic
BOING Music LLC - Managing Partner
.strandberg* Guitars USA
Ed Yoon Consulting & Management
Guitar Center Inc.
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markmcg
Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 191 Location: Edinburgh
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adrianclark
Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 122 Location: chair, in front of desk
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bender83
Joined: 06 Jun 2011 Posts: 43 Location: Ελλάδα
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Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:35 am Post subject: |
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Best of luck Ed
Seems that The Great Adventure Of Ed is at hand. |
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SumLaeta
Joined: 12 May 2011 Posts: 10
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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:43 am Post subject: |
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It's a realy Good news for The Aristocrats!
Wish you the best! _________________ SumLaeta, From Paris France. |
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Garry
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:03 am Post subject: |
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Congratulations Ed! This job is not really new for you, as you’ve been doing it for time while working for Suhr. The only difference is that now you will have much more time to dedicate to an artist that you already know. I really believe that Guthrie and The Aristocrats will need this full-time support.
You lucky man, I’d love to work for these companies and for people like Guthrie!
I don´t know if this changes things in the sense of going on tour with The Aristocrats when they come to Europe. If this is the case we will be pleased to meet you again in Bilbao, as you know (construction works in the airport are already finished ). |
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frankus
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 1100 Location: Chelmsford/Arachnipus
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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markmcg wrote: | Woah! Great news Ed Exciting times ahead, congratulations. |
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and congratulations to The Aristocrats for acquiring a powerhouse of a manager _________________ Fabulous powers were revealed to me the day I held my magic Suhr(d) aloft and said "by the power of great scale!"
I have the power! |
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beerfordolphins
Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:59 pm Post subject: Congrats...from a lurker |
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..as a long time Bryan and Guthrie fan (you would never guess from the username of course!!)..and a lurker on this board for a long time I just want to wish you all the best..
...and HOPE that we see the guys in Perth sometime soon!! (Australia..not Scotland)
Cheers
Steve |
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Edovinus
Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 92
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Best of luck on your new endeavor, Ed! |
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ShreddyRayVaughan
Joined: 19 Jul 2011 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats, Ed! |
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preschool
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 8
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:34 am Post subject: |
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You will be the best manager approachable and kind i shall pray for your success _________________ Tone is in the hands |
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Alun
Joined: 19 Sep 2004 Posts: 125 Location: Over Here
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Brilliant news Ed, all the best
Cheers
Alun _________________ www.alunvaughan.com |
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