TaylorStock DVD begins shipping on Monday!!!

[J.R. Rogers]

Greetings, everyone! The TaylorStock DVD is complete! (finally!) I'm very sorry that it took so long. I painstakingly took the audio apart and re-mastered it. Now, you can hear Bob at a normal level during the wood grading seminar without having to crank your TV all the way up. Then entire video sounds 100% better. But did I mention how good it looks? The DVD resolution is 720x480, twice that of a normal broadcast.

I've also assembled SEVEN animated slideshows from hundreds and hundreds of pictures that were submitted by forum members, as a bonus. These are set to a soundtrack of music by forum members as well. I think you'll really enjoy them. Also, there might be a hidden feature somewhere on the disc. ;)

The DVD should begin shipping Monday, barring any problems... I'm duplicating them one at a time, and each one takes well over an hour to create.

For more info or to place your pre-order, go here:
http://www.taylorguitarforum.com/taylorstock/tstockdvd.htm

Please note: This DVD is recorded on a DVD-R disc. This disc will play properly on any computer DVD-ROM drive, and most any *recent model* set-top DVD player. However, some older DVD players are known to have problems playing DVD-R discs. Unfortunately, most DVD owners manuals do not specify whether or not they can play DVD-R discs. To further compound the problem, some DVD players will play certain brands of DVD-R discs, but not others. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. The DVD is being properly recorded and authored in standard DVD format. If it doesn't play in your home DVD player, please try your computer DVD-ROM drive.... Otherwise, it gives you a good excuse to upgrade your home DVD player. Your spouse will buy that one, right?

J.R.

[TimB]

OK, I've ordered.

Where's my copy, how come it hasn't arrived yet, JR's no good, my copy is damaged, how come I'm not as good looking on the DVD as I was on the tape, how come Lisa and Cynthia sound so much better than I do?

(Just thought I'd get some of the complaints and comments out of the way.) :ha:

-=Tim=-

[Engineer]

Just sent my payment in. I missed the event because I got in late on the forum - so hopefully this will provide a little insight on what everybody's been raving about :D !

[Lisa]

Thanks J.R. for all your hard work!!!
We all greatly appreciate you. :)

[J.R. Rogers]

I think you'll really enjoy all the slideshows. The TaylorStock wood slideshow is 7 minutes long, and features lots and LOTS of pictures of the wood, people with their wood selections posing with Bob, the guitars in progress, and even some pictures of some of the finished guitars.

J.R.

[rlwing]

Thanks J.R. I got my order in - now I have to wait again! Can't you just beam it over to me? Maybe you could email it to me? Lets see now, it takes over an hour to burn, so that would be ... carry the ... ok now how big did you say the zip file was? Wait, you didn't say. Maybe it wold take too long, I guess it will be here soon after my guitar:)

[waterdogmtb]

JR:

If you still have a short fall covering your expenses on this DVD project, let us forum members know, we'll come up with some more cash. No sense you taking the hit by not charging enough for the DVD:) . $21 is "almost too" reasonable.

Michael


ps "BigThanks" for your doing this DVD, I wish I could have made it to Taylorstock, but this is going to be the next best thing..

[cpmusic]

My order is in! Thanks for all your hard work, J.R.!

[meridian]

I'm in!:)

[BloomfieldMAP]

I ordered. Now it will feel just like I was there, except it didn't cost as much and I'm not waiting for a (knock ya socks off)Guitar.

[Steve314]

Originally posted by rlwing
Thanks J.R. I got my order in - now I have to wait again!

Rob, the upside is that you should have your guitar before the DVD.

And my order is in, too! I'm just hoping that JR had the foresight to include the SteveZeppelin Trio in there somewhere...

Steve

[Tae]

I just put mine in.
JR, Thank you for all your hard work to put this together.

[tvkruzan]

Mine's ordered! Thanks JR for everything that you have done for us. We look forward to enjoying the DVD.

[Rick Crider]

Done!

....TWENTY ONE BUCKS?.....Does that come with a steak dinner and a new set of Nanowebs? :roll:

Hey! Just kidding! Lay off!! It's well worth it and I'm tickled to pay it. Looking forward to it!

Rick

[510picker]

I placed my order. I'm still kicking myself for missing the event so this is the next best thing.

[Hondo]

I'm in and looking forward to seeing it.

Thanks, J.R.

[J.R. Rogers]

Thanks, everyone! So far we've had quite a few orders. The DVD's are in progress as we speak. I showed it to several people last night, and everyone was impressed. Even though I've stared at this video till I'm crosseyed, I really enjoyed another viewing on my TV last night. I found myself rather enjoying the slideshows and all the stuff that I said I never wanted to see again.... I guess because I was watching it to enjoy it, not analyze it.... kicking back on the sofa.

The video and audio quality is superior to the original VHS. All the footage is razor-sharp and I took full advantage of the headroom of DVD on the audio track. I paid special attention to the mastering of the open mic performances.

I'm also pleased to announce that the DVD-R has played fine on two different set-top DVD players and three different computer drives. This is very encouraging. I'm recording these at the slowest possible speed, which is said to increase compatibility.

J.R.

[Les Regala]

Does anyone know if DVD-Rs will work in PS2s?

[Engineer]

The PS2 will play DVD-R (there is apparently quite the market for bootleg games on DVD-R) movies, but I've also heard that the PS2 can by finnicky as to which DVD-R discs it will read.

[J.R. Rogers]

Generally, I think game systems like the PS2 are built with stronger, more precise hardware to deal with the inevitable dust, scratches, and fingerprints on discs better. I've seen discs (CDs) that should have been unplayable - tons of scratches, smudges, fingerprints, etc., play with no problem on game systems.

J.R.

[Hondo]

Originally posted by J.R. Rogers
Generally, I think game systems like the PS2 are built with stronger, more precise hardware to deal with the inevitable dust, scratches, and fingerprints on discs better. I've seen discs (CDs) that should have been unplayable - tons of scratches, smudges, fingerprints, etc., play with no problem on game systems.

J.R.

Does this mean you're a gamer, J.R.?:roll:

[MJH]

My order is in. Can't wait!

Mark

[SonShine]

I just paid - add me to the waiting list!

I hope it plays on MY PS2 ;)

[J.R. Rogers]

I shipped 11 DVD's today! Who will be the first to get theirs? Gutch, you don't count. hehe! (Probably the forum member in Irving, TX. I could have thrown it to him. :) )

J.R.

[510picker]

Aw man......I counted down from the top of confirmed orders and I was lucky #13. Guess I didn't make the first group.

[Gutch]

Originally posted by J.R. Rogers
I shipped 11 DVD's today! Who will be the first to get theirs? Gutch, you don't count. hehe!

I can count! 1, 4, 8, 5, 16, 10! See!?!

BTW, I found the hidden menu!!! Simply pause the video during Steve314's Open Mic performance, then click 3 times on his moustache just under his left nostril, and Voila!

Once there, you'll find loads of pictures of JR in various stages of undress while listening to a rousing version of the Styx song, "Miss America" played on the concert accordian!

Way to go, bro - Even more value for your entertainment dollar!!!

[J.R. Rogers]

Originally posted by Gutch
Once there, you'll find loads of pictures of JR in various stages of undress while listening to a rousing version of the Styx song, "Miss America" played on the concert accordian!

DOH!!! :lol: (He's kidding. I was fully dressed. :D )

J.R.

[BloomfieldMAP]

How did they ship?
That way I know if I should run home at lunch or wait till 5. Yes my reg. mail shows up that late.

[J.R. Rogers]

Shipped via first class mail. Usually takes 2-3 days to most of the country. Sometimes longer.

J.R.

[Tae]

Originally posted by J.R. Rogers
I shipped 11 DVD's today! Who will be the first to get theirs? Gutch, you don't count. hehe! (Probably the forum member in Irving, TX. I could have thrown it to him. :) )

J.R.

All right.... that would be me!!
i can't wait to see it.