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 Topic: Billy Tams |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 11 Views: 4788 |
 Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 13 Jun 2024 2:34 am Subject: Billy Tams |
| Chris called me yesterday afternoon to let me know. Billy was a tremendous friend to many of us. I'll miss him and our visits somewhere between Jasper Texas and Baton Rouge. Normally a Fausto's would ... | |
| Topic: John Hughey's amp? |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 6 Views: 2340 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 May 2024 3:08 am Subject: John Hughey's amp? |
| I do know that Mr. Hughey played this Evans 300 that I presently own. There's a picture of him floating around here somewhere with this one behind him.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/ ... |
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| Topic: A couple pickin videos from Luckenbach by WC Edgar |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 20 Views: 5301 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Aug 2020 11:42 am Subject: A couple pickin videos from Luckenbach by WC Edgar |
| Great stuff W.C.. Thanks for sharing!! | |
| Topic: How many Mike Scaggs Restorations are there? |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 13 Views: 5046 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Aug 2020 1:47 pm Subject: How many Mike Scaggs Restorations are there? |
 Oh Rick, my heart is breaking. I REGRET selling that one!! Beautiful guitar you have there. |
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| Topic: Testing the waters for a 66 bolt on metal neck |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 5 Views: 1983 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Aug 2020 5:09 pm Subject: Testing the waters for a 66 bolt on metal neck |
 I think it’s worth about the same as my 1971 Emmons 8&4 James Blonde Scagg’d full restoration. Let’s trade. I am looking for a 66 Emmons as it’s the year I was born.
https://bb.s ... |
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| Topic: How many Mike Scaggs Restorations are there? |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 13 Views: 5046 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Aug 2020 11:08 am Subject: How many Mike Scaggs Restorations are there? |
| Here are 3 of The Scaggs Steels I've been blessed to own. Rosalee now resides with Rick Heins California or Arizona. '71 James Blonde resides with Billy Tam in Baton Rouge, and '73 Brownie is still in ... | |
| Topic: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 38 Views: 19342 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Aug 2020 6:47 am Subject: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
| I know. I know, I know. It's been years. But.... I'm pulling all the parts out of the boxes and gathering up all the pieces. I'm going to re-sand and re-spray the clear on the body and get this old ho ... | |
| Topic: 1973 Sho-Bud Pro II from the estate of Roy Clark |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 33 Views: 10191 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Apr 2020 8:30 am Subject: 1973 Sho-Bud Pro II from the estate of Roy Clark |
Or. You could sell it to ME and then go live in a van down by the river. 
Incredible guitar with a great story. |
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| Topic: Blessed To Own Two |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 2 Views: 1511 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2019 3:37 pm Subject: Blessed To Own Two |
| Sitting down behind the 2nd Mike Skaggs Emmons. I’m a very blessed man to own two of his guitars. Excellent guitars brought back to life without cutting corners. Maybe one day my playing will ... | |
| Topic: 1971 Emmons Resto - "James Blonde" |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 93 Views: 21747 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jul 2019 9:22 am Subject: 1971 Emmons Resto - "James Blonde" |
| Mike, James Blonde arrived and Holy WOW!! Excellent work my friend. You are a MASTER!! Thank you so much for yet another Top Shelf Skagged Emmons! Looking like James Blonde and Brownie will get along ... | |
| Topic: For The EMMONS LOVERS ( Lets see your Guitar) |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 389 Views: 276697 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Aug 2018 6:31 am Subject: For The EMMONS LOVERS ( Lets see your Guitar) |
| Here's one that I'm very blessed to own. It's a 1973 that Mike Skaggs did an incredible rebuild on.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/13382_12_1.jpg |
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| Topic: For The EMMONS LOVERS ( Lets see your Guitar) |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 389 Views: 276697 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Aug 2018 6:31 am Subject: For The EMMONS LOVERS ( Lets see your Guitar) |
| Here's one that I'm very blessed to own. It's a 1973 that Mike Skaggs did an incredible rebuild on.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/13382_12_1.jpg |
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| Topic: Brownie Project Completed |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 60 Views: 18012 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2018 2:43 pm Subject: Brownie Project Completed |
| I can't begin to explain what a joy it is to play this Emmons. Mike it truly is a special guitar. You did a phenomenal job getting this instrument back inline. I'm in awwww. Thank you for allowing me ... | |
| Topic: TSGA Shoutout |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 8 Views: 3027 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Mar 2018 9:05 am Subject: TSGA Shoutout |
| Mike, Thank you!! Once I got all the fingerprints and drool cleaned off of her, Brownie is simply incredible. WOW! I'll post more soon. THANK YOU Brother. | |
| Topic: Emmons pedal steel $800/craigslist in Zhills FL |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 15 Views: 9091 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2018 12:00 pm Subject: Emmons pedal steel $800/craigslist in Zhills FL |
| Apparently these things are rare. | |
| Topic: Emmons pedal steel $800/craigslist in Zhills FL |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 15 Views: 9091 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2018 11:53 am Subject: Emmons pedal steel $800/craigslist in Zhills FL |
| I knew I had seen one before. Is this another Basketweave Emmons or the same one recently posted for sale? | |
| Topic: Norm Hamlet's steel |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 17 Views: 7281 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2018 9:44 am Subject: Norm Hamlet's steel |
| Erv, I think that would maybe be his Rus-Ler Steel. Lots of flashy pinstripes and so on. | |
| Topic: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 38 Views: 19342 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jul 2017 2:08 pm Subject: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
| Thank you Karl, I wish I had an update. Life, Gradkids, business/work, and all the good stuff have kept me away from the rebuild. Hoping I'll get some time here soon to get it all back together. Thank ... | |
| Topic: My Lacquer Emmons Resto Phase 3 |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 56 Views: 18153 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jun 2017 7:42 am Subject: My Lacquer Emmons Resto Phase 3 |
 Oh Dear! Beautiful work Mike. I can't stop saying WOW and reaching for my empty wallet. |
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| Topic: Anyone Heard From Daymon LaPoint? |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 4 Views: 2090 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Feb 2017 3:04 pm Subject: Anyone Heard From Daymon LaPoint? |
| Check your messenger too Chris. Appreciate your concern. | |
| Topic: Anyone Heard From Daymon LaPoint? |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 4 Views: 2090 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Feb 2017 2:59 pm Subject: Anyone Heard From Daymon LaPoint? |
| Here I am Chris. Been traveling with business relentlessly after being out of pocket for a few months last year. All good and blessed. Let's talk business my friend. Send me a message here or on FB if ... | |
| Topic: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 38 Views: 19342 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jan 2017 7:17 am Subject: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
| Moving along, I've stared at the stained cabinet these last couple of months. I think I'm good with it and the color/natural finish. I'm going to clean it up and finish all this painful polishing. Man ... | |
| Topic: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 38 Views: 19342 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jul 2016 4:50 pm Subject: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
| Thank y'all for the tips. Slow going but getting back to it this week. | |
| Topic: Lifting a D10... |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 46 Views: 16256 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Jul 2016 1:22 am Subject: Lifting a D10... |
| In Memory of Chris Ivey. Maybe manufacturers of D-10's can start including this with each purchase.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13382_image_43.jpg |
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| Topic: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
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| Daymon LaPoint Replies: 38 Views: 19342 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jun 2016 11:32 am Subject: Rus-ler D-10 Refinish and Rebuild |
| Coming along slowly but making progress. Polishing is a PAIN! | |
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