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https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/10175_44CEF3DCD7944C4286AC04069A238B28_1.jpg I still have mine, though it has not been played in years.

1. trotmore 7

2. ricky panda 8

3. 1940 tortoise pickup EH 185 Gibson

i would have to agree with Noah, but this pickup was only used for about 1 year. i have never seen a seven with the tortoise pickup. The Grail would be a blonde 6/7 double neck with tortoise pickups. ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10175_20130805_013120_1.jpg

i wonder where Ray Knapps wound up? I would love to locate the others. I only know of 3 in metal.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10175_20130805_041021_1.jpg

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10175_20130805_041133_1.jpg

i had the pleasure of knowing him, he was a wonderful gentle man. he told me a story about meeting Caorl Burnette who gave him a cadillac green 58 Gretsch country club.

hard one to find!

here is a boot leg A 7 string Shot made with a prismatone.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/10175_DSCN0634_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/10175_DSCN0719_1.jpg

great story, thx for posting

I have known Andy for nearly 30 years. He has a true passion for musical instruments and conducts himself with the upmost honesty and integrity in all situations. He pays promptly and does what he say ...

is this guitar for sale?

great photo chris, thank you for sharing

Thx Ron
I have tried to find some of the others and think I will just post an add in the want to buy............i'm looking for an 8
hr

Thanks James

Ira Trotter evidently worked at a jewelry store in Nashville when he was making these guitars. The logo plate on yours (Jerry Byrds 6/7 double) appears to be fashioned by someone in th ...

picture of trotmore logo from Jerry Byrds double 6/7 provided by James Williamson
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_trotmore_logo_1.jpg

what a beauty. what does the back of the neck look like, any tone chambers? Will she hold still?

wow how wonderful...don't know if she was kin to ira

she looks all clean and fresh, early 50s is my guess, these tuners always just rotted away, they had some kinda reaction with the brass i guess. Not the end of the world that they are replaced buttons ...

Tim those look pretty good like they are, this looks like a newer guitar late 50s early 60s, i forget when the single line was used.

this thing was such a mess I did not have any choice but to remove the layers of paint and polish it out somewhat. They came painted silver. It rings like a bell.

can you show us a picture of the old ones

round 1955
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_jerry_byrd_trotmore_1.jpg

Does anyone out there have an 8 string in this rare guitar?

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_Trotone_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_trottwo_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_trotthree_1.jpg
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Topic: Cast Aluminum trotmore...
Hugh Roche Replies: 16 Views: 4000	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 May 2022 11:58 am Subject: Trotmore
Hugh Roche Replies: 16 Views: 4000	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/10175_44CEF3DCD7944C4286AC04069A238B28_1.jpg I still have mine, though it has not been played in years.
Topic: What would you rank as the top 3 vintage lap steels?
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 17488	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jun 2018 12:19 am Subject: laps
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 17488	1. trotmore 7 2. ricky panda 8 3. 1940 tortoise pickup EH 185 Gibson
Topic: 6-string Gibson holy grail lap steel on Denver Craigslist
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 10783	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jan 2018 3:43 pm Subject: 6-string Gibson holy grail lap steel on Denver Craigslist
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 10783	i would have to agree with Noah, but this pickup was only used for about 1 year. i have never seen a seven with the tortoise pickup. The Grail would be a blonde 6/7 double neck with tortoise pickups. ...
Topic: All metal lap steel,s
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 9069	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jan 2018 3:31 pm Subject: All metal lap steel,s
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 9069	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10175_20130805_013120_1.jpg
Topic: trotmore castings
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 5146	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jan 2018 3:26 pm Subject: trotmore castings
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 5146	i wonder where Ray Knapps wound up? I would love to locate the others. I only know of 3 in metal.
Topic: trotmore castings
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 5146	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jan 2018 2:44 pm Subject: trotmore castings
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 5146	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10175_20130805_041021_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10175_20130805_041133_1.jpg
Topic: Jazz Guitarist Mundell Lowe
Hugh Roche Replies: 8 Views: 5185	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 18 Dec 2017 4:36 am Subject: Jazz Guitarist Mundell Lowe
Hugh Roche Replies: 8 Views: 5185	i had the pleasure of knowing him, he was a wonderful gentle man. he told me a story about meeting Caorl Burnette who gave him a cadillac green 58 Gretsch country club.
Topic: Rickenbacker 10-string Bakelite
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 5712	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Sep 2017 12:59 pm Subject: ricky
Hugh Roche Replies: 14 Views: 5712	hard one to find!
Topic: Jackson Frypan, what's it worth?
Hugh Roche Replies: 18 Views: 9820	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Sep 2017 4:18 pm Subject: frypan
Hugh Roche Replies: 18 Views: 9820	here is a boot leg A 7 string Shot made with a prismatone. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/10175_DSCN0634_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/10175_DSCN0719_1.jpg
Topic: This guitar has been around the block.
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 12876	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jun 2015 2:39 pm Subject: reclaimed Blanton
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 12876	great story, thx for posting
Topic: Tallahassee Florida players need info:
Hugh Roche Replies: 11 Views: 4926	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Jun 2015 2:06 pm Subject: Andy
Hugh Roche Replies: 11 Views: 4926	I have known Andy for nearly 30 years. He has a true passion for musical instruments and conducts himself with the upmost honesty and integrity in all situations. He pays promptly and does what he say ...
Topic: Blanton 4S10 Cleanup
Hugh Roche Replies: 24 Views: 12577	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Apr 2015 3:33 pm Subject: blanton
Hugh Roche Replies: 24 Views: 12577	is this guitar for sale?
Topic: Early 1957 Sho-Bud D-8 found in Forsyth, GA
Hugh Roche Replies: 28 Views: 16080	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Mar 2014 5:18 pm Subject: bud d8
Hugh Roche Replies: 28 Views: 16080	great photo chris, thank you for sharing
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Aug 2013 7:49 am Subject: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Thx Ron I have tried to find some of the others and think I will just post an add in the want to buy............i'm looking for an 8 hr
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2013 10:35 am Subject: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Thanks James Ira Trotter evidently worked at a jewelry store in Nashville when he was making these guitars. The logo plate on yours (Jerry Byrds 6/7 double) appears to be fashioned by someone in th ...
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Aug 2013 6:22 pm Subject: trotmore logo
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	picture of trotmore logo from Jerry Byrds double 6/7 provided by James Williamson http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_trotmore_logo_1.jpg
Topic: Sneek Peek ... Pettingill P6 Deluxe Prototype
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 7938	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Aug 2013 2:41 pm Subject: Sneek Peek ... Pettingill P6 Deluxe Prototype
Hugh Roche Replies: 26 Views: 7938	what a beauty. what does the back of the neck look like, any tone chambers? Will she hold still?
Topic: Louise Trotter - Steel Guitar Rag
Hugh Roche Replies: 21 Views: 7290	Forum Section: Music Posted: 17 Aug 2013 12:30 pm Subject: Louise Trotter - Steel Guitar Rag
Hugh Roche Replies: 21 Views: 7290	wow how wonderful...don't know if she was kin to ira
Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6
Hugh Roche Replies: 10 Views: 3032	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Aug 2013 4:01 pm Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6
Hugh Roche Replies: 10 Views: 3032	she looks all clean and fresh, early 50s is my guess, these tuners always just rotted away, they had some kinda reaction with the brass i guess. Not the end of the world that they are replaced buttons ...
Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6
Hugh Roche Replies: 10 Views: 3032	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Aug 2013 6:53 am Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6
Hugh Roche Replies: 10 Views: 3032	Tim those look pretty good like they are, this looks like a newer guitar late 50s early 60s, i forget when the single line was used.
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2013 7:22 pm Subject: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	this thing was such a mess I did not have any choice but to remove the layers of paint and polish it out somewhat. They came painted silver. It rings like a bell.
Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6
Hugh Roche Replies: 10 Views: 3032	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2013 9:52 am Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6
Hugh Roche Replies: 10 Views: 3032	can you show us a picture of the old ones
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2013 7:18 am Subject: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	round 1955 http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_jerry_byrd_trotmore_1.jpg
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2013 3:10 pm Subject: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Does anyone out there have an 8 string in this rare guitar?
Topic: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2013 3:07 pm Subject: Trotmore 7 string rehab
Hugh Roche Replies: 15 Views: 3966	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_Trotone_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_trottwo_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/10175_trotthree_1.jpg http:/ ...