Strymon Social

[Modern Saint]

I have been following Strymon for the past year and about a month ago, I got an email from them asking if I would like to attend the 4th Annual Strymon Social. In order to do so, you must RSVP so I did. Well that event took place yesterday about an hour and half drive north of where I live. I got there with about 5 minutes to spare before the event began. Not many were there at first so when the doors opened at 12pm. I walked around and checked the area out.

Pedal Monsters welcome you to Strymon

I immediately went to one of the pedalboard stations that were set up, picked up and Agile LP and began checking out the board.

As more and more people began coming in, lines started for checking out the pedals. So after I checked out all of the pedals on this board (except Timeline and Big Sky), I went to check out the rest of the facility.

The hallways were lined with guitars,

Meanwhile the offices had more guitars and amps.

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[Modern Saint]

I continued towards the back of the company and found the jam room and placed my name on the jam list.

What was really cool was that the new Strymon Riverside OD/Distortion was equipped on all of the boards.

Since the jam was on yet, I went back to check a couple more pedals on another board. Primarily the Deco and the El Capistan.

Strymon provided lunch to all the attendees plus water and beer. So when I was done checking out the second board, I got myself some water and a couple of sammachs and went to enjoy the jam. As a participant of the jam, we did not have to bring our instruments. When it was my turn, I was stage left playing a Suhr Tele, pedalboard and into the Princeton Amp. I had a lot of fun during the jam and made couple of new friends.

The event was only 3 hours long and at 2pm, Strymon gave away 3 Riverside pedals. The first pedal given away I was just 2 digit off - crap - no pedal for me. After the pedal give away, I went to get a shaved ice treat which was right at the back door, finished that off and left.

Not bad for spending 2 and half hours of my life there. It was such a great day and I had a lot of fun!

 

[Mark Wein]

That would have been hugely fun. It would be a good event for me since I love their products so much.

 

[Modern Saint]

That would have been hugely fun. It would be a good event for me since I love their products so much.

Having tried most of the line, I am a fan even though I don't own one. Been thinking of getting one or two but looking to see what I can purge from my stash to get them.

 

[jp_nyc]

Very cool. Must be rewarding for the Strymon staff to have a bunch of customers come over and jam.

 

[Modern Saint]

Very cool. Must be rewarding for the Strymon staff to have a bunch of customers come over and jam.

I agree!

It is no different then @dougk with Kauer Guitars. Having attended 3 years in a row, I have made some new friends that play well and are great people, played some super guitars and got insight on the manufacturing process.

If you get a chance to check out any of the manufacturers and they have an open house event, DO EET!!!

 

[Modern Saint]

Went to the Strymon website and found this pic on "Party at Strymon HQ" page. GASing a few pedals at the moment. Also, the Les Paul is an Agile and it plays well. Can't wait to do it again next year!!!

http://www.strymon.net/party-at-strymon-hq/