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Goodbye Suhr, Hello The Aristocrats!
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alexkhan



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:25 pm    Post subject: Goodbye Suhr, Hello The Aristocrats! Reply with quote

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. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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! Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Woah! Great news Ed Smile Exciting times ahead, congratulations.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, a whole new world to explore... well, the same world, but from a different point of view Smile

Best of luck with the new venture, Ed!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best of luck Ed Very Happy

Seems that The Great Adventure Of Ed is at hand.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a realy Good news for The Aristocrats!

Wish you the best!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Wink ).
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

markmcg wrote:
Woah! Great news Ed Smile Exciting times ahead, congratulations.


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and congratulations to The Aristocrats for acquiring a powerhouse of a manager Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:59 pm    Post subject: Congrats...from a lurker Reply with quote

..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)

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best of luck on your new endeavor, Ed!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats, Ed!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You will be the best manager Smile approachable and kind i shall pray for your success Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brilliant news Ed, all the best Very Happy

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