[Hermana]

Note: new chapters added, see my original post for a revised complete list!

Weekend came and Joe was glad to have made it through the first week of class. His first week of classes went well and he said he now understands how big of a different college classes are from high school classes. He did say, however, that by the end of the week, he felt as though he was starting to get the hang of things.

That weekend, Joe visited Gretsch, Yamaha and two new chapters, Vox and Martin. He also visited an office campus house where a bunch of seniors from yet another chapter, Takamine, lived.

Gretsch was a good time once again…He didn’t elaborate beyond that.

I was surprised hear that he went back to Yamaha. Apparently his friends wanted to check out this chapter again. Joe didn’t mind since there was a live band, which was right up his alley. He said this visit was a better experience…but he still wasn’t interested.

Joe decided to visit Vox because he had received a letter from the chapter on behalf of a current brother who was an alum from his high school. Not sure how common this is (I’m sure it’s very common but being in NPC land, I wouldn’t know), but I think this is a very good strategy! I’m excited that he checked it out because I wanted to hear about the house (the actual building). During my last few years at school, there were actually several chapters on campus that were going through MAJOR renovations. This was one of them. I saw the complete building when I came back for homecoming, and it looked great! He said the house was VERY nice inside and he did have a good time with the Vox brothers. He said he’d like to come back again.

Martin wasn’t a great experience. Nothing went wrong, but it just wasn’t as good of an experience as the other chapters.

Joe had a good time with the Takamines although they were not at the Takamine house. Before he left, one of the actives invited him to the Takamine house later on in the week for another rush event. Joe was excited to see the house (and I was excited to hear about the house, as this was another one that had recently had major renovations!)

After tonight Epiphone and Gretsch were still the front runners. However, Vox left a great impression and Joe was interested in learning more. And who knows how he would feel after meeting the Takamines later that week?

Also, I'm hoping that more chapters don't get added just as much as you are. I'm running out of guitars brands that I have heard of!!!