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Jimmie Hudson builds terrific cases. I bought a Hudson Custom 8 string from Jimmie in 2020...The case is better and stronger than any other commercial cases I have seen befor ...

hey old pal...Nice looking Stringmaster. I think yours...with a 26 inch scale is a 1953. As far as I know they only made a 26 inch scale in 1953. The other things are the bridge covers are held down w ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_2_Pedal_D8_Fender_showing_spring_loaded_push_rods_levers_and_lever_stops_2.jpg
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_D8_Fendder_Levers_a ...

Hey thanks for responses. Regarding the 1958 pedal details I'll try attach a few photos. The old Springmaster was in it's original case since 1966...beat up case never looked at again from 1992 until ...

Howdy everyone...I have a 1955 ( I think) Fender Super Amp. Quite worn from dragging it all over during the late 50's and into the late 60s...when I was playing steel with local country bands.
The mo ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_D8_restore_to_1953_and_1958_with_pedals_Stat_2.jpg
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_Sgc7_1.jpg Howdy...I am interested in the case. ...

Hey folks. I think I started this talking point in 2020. Showing my 1953 Stringmaster with the 2 pedals I added in 1958....while in trade school. I played that Fender off and on until 1968...with a lo ...

Hey Dean...I'll try to send some images. Don't know if I can make it happen? I mis-spelled Copedent...ooppss.
If this doesn't work..send me an email...then I can get photos to you.
Thanks.
Tom
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Howdy...I bought an 8 string from Jimmie Hudson in 2020. Four floor and four knee. I traded him a 70's Emmons and a Carter Starter...plus paid a couple xtra $$$. It is a unique Copedednt to play an E9 ...

Hey Sparky...Take a photo of a "good one" and some dimensional info. I have a machine shop and have been making Capos for squareneck guitars and bell cranks for pedal steels, and lots of oth ...

Hey folks. I had Jimmie Hudson build me 8 string in 2020.
I traded him a 70's Emmons S10 3 on the floor and 1 knee and a Carter Starter for the Hudson. He also made a great hardshell Case for it. The ...

Tom Engleman here. Ray and I have been good friends for a lot of years. Ray started build instruments over 40 years ago. His instruments are up there with "big dogs".Ray always loved to buil ...

hey would you also consider a semi- trade. I have a custom made S8-Hudson, 2020, played for about 2 months in 2020.
Also have three custom made Fairchild Dobros. When I bought them they were $2,600. ...

If you watch a night of E9th with Lloyd Green and Tommy White....anyone know what Lloyd Green's Copedent on that single 10 string?
In 2020 I traded Jimmie Hudson an Emmon's 1970s starter 10 string, t ...

Do you have any idea the material type that was originally in place there (probably aluminum) also what dimensions would fit your need. I have a "hobby" type machine shop and can easily make ...

Hey Tommy
Where in Maryland? I'm in Bethlehem Pa would like to see it and have you demo it....I'm interested...could make it a day trip for my wife and I.

Howdy....I need to find out what a 1970's ShoBro is valued at. I have a good friend that wants to sell one. It is a 6 string in very good condition.
Thanks for your help and interest.
Tom

I'm looking for some advice on this subject.
I have a pair of 1960s Carvin 8 string pickups but the mounting covers are plastic and broken. I guess I could make a similar cover out of aluminum or woo ...

Hey....These items shipped today...to Jeff Mead in London.
By the way Jeff...while packaging these for you today...I found a 5th insert...which is also in the package for you.
Thanks for buying them ...

I have (4) Steel Guitar Male Leg Socket Studs for sale. Price is $35.00 for the 4 of them...you pay the shipping....$3.50
I made these in 1966 for a D8 Pedal Steel I was starting to build. The compo ...

Howdy....Folks....The Emmons GS-293 is no longer available.
It went to Jimmie Hudson of Hudson Steel Guitars.
I do have a Carter Starter for sale. I had for about 3 years...maybe played 1 hour over ...

Hey you experts ...can anyone give me an estimated value for this guitar. In good condition but might be a "starter"...body isn't beautiful...but mechanically it compares to the Pro models w ...

Thank you for the comment....if you come across any others...let me know. The D8 I have...the bridge covers are the type that are screwed down onto the guitar ...not the flip up type. I have so much & ...

One of you Steel Guitar Forum Friends asked me to try to find some photos of this old Fender Stringmaster...used while gigging or performing....see the attached in 1957 I was 15 years old playing with ...

Hi folks....I have this old Fender D8 Stringmaster from the 50s....that I built and added 2 pedals to in 1958.
The A pedal raises the G# to an A....and the B pedal raises the B string to a C#.
I jus ...

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Topic: Carrying case for legs, pedal bar & rods
Thomas Engleman Replies: 15 Views: 1170	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Sep 2024 5:10 am Subject: Hey Sparky
Thomas Engleman Replies: 15 Views: 1170	Here is a possibility... Jimmie Hudson builds terrific cases. I bought a Hudson Custom 8 string from Jimmie in 2020...The case is better and stronger than any other commercial cases I have seen befor ...
Topic: Not Selling, please close/lock the post. Thank you.
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1721	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Jun 2024 3:36 pm Subject: Not Selling, please close/lock the post. Thank you.
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1721	hey old pal...Nice looking Stringmaster. I think yours...with a 26 inch scale is a 1953. As far as I know they only made a 26 inch scale in 1953. The other things are the bridge covers are held down w ...
Topic: Fender 1955 Super Amp 6L6 Series
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1570	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Feb 2024 6:06 pm Subject: Fender 1955 Super Amp 6L6 Series
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1570	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_2_Pedal_D8_Fender_showing_spring_loaded_push_rods_levers_and_lever_stops_2.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_D8_Fendder_Levers_a ...
Topic: Fender 1955 Super Amp 6L6 Series
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1570	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Feb 2024 5:59 pm Subject: Fender 1955 Super Amp 6L6 Series
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1570	Hey thanks for responses. Regarding the 1958 pedal details I'll try attach a few photos. The old Springmaster was in it's original case since 1966...beat up case never looked at again from 1992 until ...
Topic: Fender 1955 Super Amp 6L6 Series
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1570	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Feb 2024 9:57 am Subject: Fender 1955 Super Amp 6L6 Series
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1570	Howdy everyone...I have a 1955 ( I think) Fender Super Amp. Quite worn from dragging it all over during the late 50's and into the late 60s...when I was playing steel with local country bands. The mo ...
Topic: '50s Tweed Case for dbl 8 Fender Steel price rduced
Thomas Engleman Replies: 1 Views: 1019	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 22 Oct 2023 7:43 am Subject: '50s Tweed Case for dbl 8 Fender Steel price rduced
Thomas Engleman Replies: 1 Views: 1019	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_D8_restore_to_1953_and_1958_with_pedals_Stat_2.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/17877_Sgc7_1.jpg Howdy...I am interested in the case. ...
Topic: Converting non-pedal to pedal
Thomas Engleman Replies: 54 Views: 27920	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Aug 2023 3:41 pm Subject: Converting non-pedal to pedal
Thomas Engleman Replies: 54 Views: 27920	Hey folks. I think I started this talking point in 2020. Showing my 1953 Stringmaster with the 2 pedals I added in 1958....while in trade school. I played that Fender off and on until 1968...with a lo ...
Topic: Growler Steel Guitars for sale
Thomas Engleman Replies: 7 Views: 2803	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Jul 2023 8:02 am Subject: Growler Steel Guitars for sale
Thomas Engleman Replies: 7 Views: 2803	Hey Dean...I'll try to send some images. Don't know if I can make it happen? I mis-spelled Copedent...ooppss. If this doesn't work..send me an email...then I can get photos to you. Thanks. Tom htt ...
Topic: Growler Steel Guitars for sale
Thomas Engleman Replies: 7 Views: 2803	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Jul 2023 3:15 pm Subject: Growler Steel Guitars for sale
Thomas Engleman Replies: 7 Views: 2803	Howdy...I bought an 8 string from Jimmie Hudson in 2020. Four floor and four knee. I traded him a 70's Emmons and a Carter Starter...plus paid a couple xtra $$$. It is a unique Copedednt to play an E9 ...
Topic: Need a pedal rod for an emmons push pull
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1644	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 May 2023 6:28 pm Subject: Need a pedal rod for an emmons push pull
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 1644	Hey Sparky...Take a photo of a "good one" and some dimensional info. I have a machine shop and have been making Capos for squareneck guitars and bell cranks for pedal steels, and lots of oth ...
Topic: Used Hudson 6-String Pedal Steel
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 943	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 May 2023 6:18 pm Subject: Used Hudson 6-String Pedal Steel
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 943	Hey folks. I had Jimmie Hudson build me 8 string in 2020. I traded him a 70's Emmons S10 3 on the floor and 1 knee and a Carter Starter for the Hudson. He also made a great hardshell Case for it. The ...
Topic: Fairchild Resonator
Thomas Engleman Replies: 3 Views: 1191	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Nov 2022 7:18 am Subject: Ray Fairchild
Thomas Engleman Replies: 3 Views: 1191	Tom Engleman here. Ray and I have been good friends for a lot of years. Ray started build instruments over 40 years ago. His instruments are up there with "big dogs".Ray always loved to buil ...
Topic: MSA SD 12 Pedal Steel
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 2323	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Aug 2022 5:04 pm Subject: MSA SD 12 Pedal Steel
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 2323	hey would you also consider a semi- trade. I have a custom made S8-Hudson, 2020, played for about 2 months in 2020. Also have three custom made Fairchild Dobros. When I bought them they were $2,600. ...
Topic: Lloyd Green
Thomas Engleman Replies: 14 Views: 4430	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 May 2022 5:40 pm Subject: Lloyd Green
Thomas Engleman Replies: 14 Views: 4430	If you watch a night of E9th with Lloyd Green and Tommy White....anyone know what Lloyd Green's Copedent on that single 10 string? In 2020 I traded Jimmie Hudson an Emmon's 1970s starter 10 string, t ...
Topic: Metal clip for push pull pedal bar
Thomas Engleman Replies: 3 Views: 2145	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 1 Dec 2021 3:41 pm Subject: Dimensional Info
Thomas Engleman Replies: 3 Views: 2145	Do you have any idea the material type that was originally in place there (probably aluminum) also what dimensions would fit your need. I have a "hobby" type machine shop and can easily make ...
Topic: Emmons S-10 6 pedals and no knees
Thomas Engleman Replies: 8 Views: 4626	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 10 Aug 2021 2:36 pm Subject: Emmons S-10 6 pedals and no knees
Thomas Engleman Replies: 8 Views: 4626	Hey Tommy Where in Maryland? I'm in Bethlehem Pa would like to see it and have you demo it....I'm interested...could make it a day trip for my wife and I.
Topic: ShoBro Resophonic
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 2027	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Jun 2021 5:09 pm Subject: ShoBro Resophonic
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 2027	Howdy....I need to find out what a 1970's ShoBro is valued at. I have a good friend that wants to sell one. It is a 6 string in very good condition. Thanks for your help and interest. Tom
Topic: Best Bill Lawrence Pickup for an 8 string steel guitar
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 1665	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Sep 2020 11:48 am Subject: Best Bill Lawrence Pickup for an 8 string steel guitar
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 1665	I'm looking for some advice on this subject. I have a pair of 1960s Carvin 8 string pickups but the mounting covers are plastic and broken. I guess I could make a similar cover out of aluminum or woo ...
Topic: Male threaded steel guitar leg studs
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 1343	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 13 Aug 2020 4:31 pm Subject: The Leg threaded leg inserts
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 1343	Hey....These items shipped today...to Jeff Mead in London. By the way Jeff...while packaging these for you today...I found a 5th insert...which is also in the package for you. Thanks for buying them ...
Topic: Male threaded steel guitar leg studs
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 1343	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 11 Aug 2020 3:45 pm Subject: Male threaded steel guitar leg studs
Thomas Engleman Replies: 2 Views: 1343	I have (4) Steel Guitar Male Leg Socket Studs for sale. Price is $35.00 for the 4 of them...you pay the shipping....$3.50 I made these in 1966 for a D8 Pedal Steel I was starting to build. The compo ...
Topic: 1960s or 1970's Emmons S10 3 x 1 pedal steel...
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 4868	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Aug 2020 6:04 am Subject: 1960s or 1970's Emmons S10 3 x 1 pedal steel...
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 4868	Howdy....Folks....The Emmons GS-293 is no longer available. It went to Jimmie Hudson of Hudson Steel Guitars. I do have a Carter Starter for sale. I had for about 3 years...maybe played 1 hour over ...
Topic: 1960s or 1970's Emmons S10 3 x 1 pedal steel...
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 4868	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Jul 2020 3:44 pm Subject: 1960s or 1970's Emmons S10 3 x 1 pedal steel...
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 4868	Hey you experts ...can anyone give me an estimated value for this guitar. In good condition but might be a "starter"...body isn't beautiful...but mechanically it compares to the Pro models w ...
Topic: Bridge Cover for 1950's D8 Stringmaster Steel Guitar
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 2537	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 28 May 2020 1:03 pm Subject: Hi Gary...........
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 2537	Thank you for the comment....if you come across any others...let me know. The D8 I have...the bridge covers are the type that are screwed down onto the guitar ...not the flip up type. I have so much & ...
Topic: Bridge Cover for 1950's D8 Stringmaster Steel Guitar
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 2537	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 23 May 2020 9:08 am Subject: A couple photo of my D8 Fender with home made pedals 1957-19
Thomas Engleman Replies: 6 Views: 2537	One of you Steel Guitar Forum Friends asked me to try to find some photos of this old Fender Stringmaster...used while gigging or performing....see the attached in 1957 I was 15 years old playing with ...
Topic: Tablature for an old 8 string E9th tuning??
Thomas Engleman Replies: 0 Views: 1636	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 26 Apr 2020 3:40 pm Subject: Tablature for an old 8 string E9th tuning??
Thomas Engleman Replies: 0 Views: 1636	Hi folks....I have this old Fender D8 Stringmaster from the 50s....that I built and added 2 pedals to in 1958. The A pedal raises the G# to an A....and the B pedal raises the B string to a C#. I jus ...