Heading into NYC ideas ??

[FFOGG]

I will be in NYC on and off for next month ...staying over at times and traveling in and out ...not pleasure but an illness in family.I will have to get out and about at times and music shops are my favorite places to visit ..Ideas now that Manny's is closed ???

[Armando]

Ideas now that Manny's is closed ???

In terms of "guitar" stores on 48th St., I don't believe there's many left. I used to work at Right Track Studios right there on 48th in it's heyday but that was a long time ago...I assume Rudy's is still there but besides Sam Ash, that's probably it. It's a shame.....

[David]

Hey whats up? 30th St. Guitars, btwen 7th & 8th. Ludlow Gtrs below Houston on Ludlow. Prices are up there but fun to dig around and wide selection of used gear.
Oh and my fav. place to eat Momofuku, Ssam Bar, 207 2nd Ave. Pork Rolls out of this world! New favorite beer, Alagash, from Portland. dp

[picnic]

If you need a place to stay, I'm about an hour south of NYC. Guest room is yours if you need it. Bring your Duende

[FFOGG]

Pete : Are you realy that close ?? Im am staying at Helmsy Center as part of NY Pres Hospital my dad is not doing well ....Im going to stay my mom got a place so she doesnt have to travel every day .

[FFOGG]

30 th street guitars is one I will check out tommorrow today is Rudy's

[ConnemaraGuitar]

We'll be thinking about you, Emil. I hope your Mom is doing ok. Please let us know if we can do anything.

[dannopelli]

Emil,

Sorry about your Dad. We'll pray for him. Tough times need prayer warriors.

I grew up in the NYC area, so I know the landscape. I'm in NYC regularly for various reasons. Believe it or not one is becasue my POPS is in and out of the hospital regularly too! So I can feel what you are going through. But I get there for business reasons also. Was up for three days this week, and had all of one day off to just mess around.

PM me and we'll exchange phone numbers. I can never list all the things to do and music shops to see in the Metro Area in this blog. But here are a few quick notes:

NYC does have some fine music shops but there in now only one Andy dealer, unless Sam Ash, which Manny's was a part of, is going to fold the Manny's business into the main store. Manny's had some REALLY nice CT's a month ago. And SA does have some serious construction going on in one of its bay's, so maybe that is exactly what they are doing.

Check out Mike Stern, and Les Paul. They play all the time up there. Bring an acoustic and hang out in the parks and find a jam.

You might enjoy a ride over to NJ or up to CT too for some things to do. There is an excellent shop in Central Jersey, which you will pass on your way up.

I will tell you if you want REALLY good New York pizza go to Joe's on Bleeker. Best Pizza in NYC. The rest is all swill, (not really, but Joes is that good!)

If you want pizza like they make in Italy, go to Napoli or Grimaldi in Hoboken, (across the river in NJ).

Also, Houston Street is pronounced HOW STON. DO NOT MESS THAT ONE UP ON A CAB RIDE!

Call me. I'll give you some ideas.

Again, good luck to your POPS.

[Pietro]

Is your dad having anything heart-related at NY pres? I know a bunch of the cardiologists in the cath lab there. Some of the best in the world. NO lie!

[mdrs]

I will be in NYC on and off for next month ...staying over at times and traveling in and out ...not pleasure but an illness in family.I will have to get out and about at times and music shops are my favorite places to visit ..Ideas now that Manny's is closed ???

Hang in there, and best of luck with your Dad. I'm sure your "being there" is a huge help.

What to do in NYC??? Yikes, where does one start?? I, too, was born and raised in the area. Here are a couple of ideas, off the top of my head;

You MUST experience a corned beef sandwitch at either Carnegie Deli;

http://www.carnegiedeli.com/

.......or Katz's Deli;

http://www.katzdeli.com/presentation.html

If you're really smart, TRY BOTH!!! LOL

There is a guy, who works at Guitar Center Manhattan named Eliot Jacobs, who you might hook up with. Eliot is a good friend to Roy and Tom, and me
!! He's a GREAT GUY, a great guitarist, and a real expert on all things guitar, tone, and in particular vintage "stuff". Eliot only works one day a week in the Manhattan store, as he runs the GC Cherry Hill, NJ the other four days. The NYC GC store has an excellent selection of vintage stuff, and even if they lack Anderson guitars, you will find some other cool stuff. And, if you find and meet Eliot, it will be well worth your time!! If you want to hook up with Eliot, PM me. If you hook up with Eliot, try to get him to go to lunch with you at the Chinese place about 3 blocks from his store. They make GREAT home made chinese noodles!!! Some of the best chinese food I've ever had.

[FFOGG]

Wow guys thanks for al the well wishes my dad in undergoing chemo at NY Pres ...Acute Leukemia at age 73 .....he was fine perfect gr8 health until a year ago he developed Myelodyspatia from his years of benzine exposure in shoe factory .

I did make to Sam Ash and played a wonderful Crowdster Plus but the sales rep had no real idea on how to switch back b/t sounds ..

I went to Rudy,s and played a few Santa Cruz /Collings guitars ...fel in love with a Petros ......Going for corned beef tommorrow .Dan I will pm u thanks


BTW I need to go try that Bruno Cowtipper

[FFOGG]

BTW NY Pres is a fine institution w/ wonderful docs

[picnic]

fogg,
We have driven into lower Manhatten in 45 minutes non rush hour time. Parkway, Turnpike, Lincoln Tunnel and your are there. Stayed at the Mariott Marquis I think.
Iridium Club and 25 great restaurants within walking distance.

[dannopelli]

There is a rehearsal studio, Ultra Sound. It is on West 30th between 7th and 8th. They do amp sales of ALL kinds of boutique and vintage stuff. Do that after 30th St guitars. They are down the block from each other. That is a good used and vintage shop and kind of a must see, as Dave points out.

[FFOGG]

ok 30 th street on Sunday

[dannopelli]

ok 30 th street on Sunday

Pretty sure they are closed on Sundays

[FFOGG]

Ultrasound has a show room also ??

[dannopelli]

Been a while since I've been there. I used to rehearse there. They are on three floors. 6,7,8 I think. Not sure any more how they display amps for sale. Google Ultra Sound NYC.

[picnic]

quackerjack on the FDP use to be in Ultra Sound once a week for practice.
Ask Dan, he will give you the scoop.