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Don't be modest C.E. as your contributions to this publication are highlighed by Andre's special thanks and notation of your collection's web address. Well deserved and the culmination of years of col ...

Received my copy yesterday as well. I'll echo Richard's comments that this is undoubtedly Andre's most exhaustive work to date. Chock full of photos and detailed research this is a "must have&quo ...

I typically lurk in the background on the SGF but your designs and craftsmanship are something that I always enjoy! Stunning stuff Whoa!

Thanks for posting your work!

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0808/3927_orpheum_0fzc_1.jpg

Mine is labeled Orpheum as well.

Rich,
You have a Kay lap steel which was typically sold under the Sherwood or Sherwood Deluxe brand name. Its missing the headstock detail that was typical but it appears to be the same steel. Looks ...

I went the "green" route using cigar boxes and scrap wood. Unlike the standard CBG (cigar box guitar), I build a lap steel/reso version with 6 or 8 strings. The acoustic versions have a piez ...

IMHO the Weissenborn has been built up to be the top dog hawaiian because of its design, use of koa and of course, the notable players who "discovered" them. I own a Style 1 and love her to ...

EH-100 blade pu

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_100_2_1.jpg

Charlie Christian pickup in a 1937 Recording King 1271 lap steel

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_IMG_2391_1 ...

Gregg, King of Pifers, you have been bestowed the title and associated property (1 hawaiian guitar) for the Land Down Under.
I'm "totally" sure its the same one! Laughing

Gregg,
The reason it looks identical is because its your guitar Very Happy

The name didn't click at first but Australia did! I never could verify that it was made for a hawaiian guitar school or instructor ...

....and I thought I was the only one on the planet that owned a Pifer Laughing

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_pifer1_1.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_pifer2_1.jpg ...

Another beautiful steel and I bet she's wails too Very Happy

Royaltone Version 2

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_royaltonev2_1.jpg

Actually Gibson produced 2 Royaltone models that were very different. Jim's is the first version manufactured in 1950-52 with a total of 607 shipped. I sold my first version Royaltone last year for $5 ...

Howard/Thanks for the FON! Not part of the sequence that I'm aware of which, along with the CC pup, makes me think it's a one off and built for a customer. Such a wonderful find as I've yet to see ano ...

Thanks Crowbear! My site continues to evolve so its a work in progress.

Howard/What is the FON? This is the one off eBay from a few years back? Special order? Beautiful instrument! Only one I've se ...

Ops.....forgot my EH-150D
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_eh150d_1.jpg[/img]

Figured I might as well add my Gibson family!
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_grandconsole_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_Gibson_Family_Main_1.jpg

Richard Shatz and myself have contributed photos of specific instruments from our collections to Andre for his upcoming book on Gibson lap steels. The level of detail he has planned, especially consid ...

Better late than never! It sounds like you are the <proud> owner of an EH-275. Gibson only shipped 25 and there can be confusion with the EH-185N but you clearly have the correct FON for the run ...

Tom....thanks for the compliment! Your steels are a shining example of the passion, skill and artistry that go into building an instrument.

Gary.....it's a fun weekend winter project and you'll be ...

Okay no laughing ladies and gents

I've been building CBGs (Cigar Box Guitars) for the past few months but I started building what I call an LBG or Lap Box Guitar just a few weeks ago. This one ...

Here's a guitar collection to make most collections pale in comparison: http://krcollection.blogspot.com/

Whoa!

He could probably feed a small country for several years with what they are wor ...

Richard,
I know of 7 owners with 10 out of the 25 shipped and would think a few have been been destroyed over the years. What I would like to lay my hands on is the matching amp with its maple cabine ...

I echo Paul's sentiment that SGF threads typically are not very collector friendly. This is one reason why I choose to lurk in the background and only post when questions concerning a particular model ...

Author	Message
Topic: The New Book On Gibson Steel Guitars By A.r. Duchossour.
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 5313	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Apr 2009 3:38 pm Subject: The New Book On Gibson Steel Guitars By A.r. Duchossour.
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 5313	Don't be modest C.E. as your contributions to this publication are highlighed by Andre's special thanks and notation of your collection's web address. Well deserved and the culmination of years of col ...
Topic: The New Book On Gibson Steel Guitars By A.r. Duchossour.
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 5313	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Apr 2009 4:55 am Subject: The New Book On Gibson Steel Guitars By A.r. Duchossour.
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 5313	Received my copy yesterday as well. I'll echo Richard's comments that this is undoubtedly Andre's most exhaustive work to date. Chock full of photos and detailed research this is a "must have&quo ...
Topic: Sneak Peek
Tighe Falato Replies: 12 Views: 2528	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Nov 2008 3:42 am Subject: Sneak Peek
Tighe Falato Replies: 12 Views: 2528	I typically lurk in the background on the SGF but your designs and craftsmanship are something that I always enjoy! Stunning stuff Thanks for posting your work!
Topic: Name that Guitar Competition
Tighe Falato Replies: 28 Views: 6912	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2008 1:44 am Subject: Name that Guitar Competition
Tighe Falato Replies: 28 Views: 6912	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0808/3927_orpheum_0fzc_1.jpg Mine is labeled Orpheum as well.
Topic: Can you help identify this steel?
Tighe Falato Replies: 6 Views: 2479	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Jun 2008 2:44 am Subject: Can you help identify this steel?
Tighe Falato Replies: 6 Views: 2479	Rich, You have a Kay lap steel which was typically sold under the Sherwood or Sherwood Deluxe brand name. Its missing the headstock detail that was typical but it appears to be the same steel. Looks ...
Topic: Homemade Guitars Showcase
Tighe Falato Replies: 138 Views: 125547	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jun 2008 3:55 am Subject: Homemade Guitars Showcase
Tighe Falato Replies: 138 Views: 125547	I went the "green" route using cigar boxes and scrap wood. Unlike the standard CBG (cigar box guitar), I build a lap steel/reso version with 6 or 8 strings. The acoustic versions have a piez ...
Topic: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Feb 2008 4:06 am Subject: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	IMHO the Weissenborn has been built up to be the top dog hawaiian because of its design, use of koa and of course, the notable players who "discovered" them. I own a Style 1 and love her to ...
Topic: Charlie Christian PU Question
Tighe Falato Replies: 37 Views: 23033	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2008 3:21 pm Subject: Charlie Christian PU Question
Tighe Falato Replies: 37 Views: 23033	EH-100 blade pu http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_100_2_1.jpg Charlie Christian pickup in a 1937 Recording King 1271 lap steel http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_IMG_2391_1 ...
Topic: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2008 3:06 pm Subject: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	Gregg, King of Pifers, you have been bestowed the title and associated property (1 hawaiian guitar) for the Land Down Under. I'm "totally" sure its the same one!
Topic: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2008 10:16 am Subject: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	Gregg, The reason it looks identical is because its your guitar The name didn't click at first but Australia did! I never could verify that it was made for a hawaiian guitar school or instructor ...
Topic: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Feb 2008 9:51 am Subject: Anybody else seen a "Pifer" - a house-branded Gibs
Tighe Falato Replies: 13 Views: 8044	....and I thought I was the only one on the planet that owned a Pifer http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_pifer1_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_pifer2_1.jpg ...
Topic: Another Deco
Tighe Falato Replies: 23 Views: 5910	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Feb 2008 2:59 am Subject: Another Deco
Tighe Falato Replies: 23 Views: 5910	Another beautiful steel and I bet she's wails too
Topic: Ideas on pricing a Royaltone?
Tighe Falato Replies: 6 Views: 2103	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2008 3:20 am Subject: Ideas on pricing a Royaltone?
Tighe Falato Replies: 6 Views: 2103	Royaltone Version 2 http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_royaltonev2_1.jpg
Topic: Ideas on pricing a Royaltone?
Tighe Falato Replies: 6 Views: 2103	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2008 3:16 am Subject: Ideas on pricing a Royaltone?
Tighe Falato Replies: 6 Views: 2103	Actually Gibson produced 2 Royaltone models that were very different. Jim's is the first version manufactured in 1950-52 with a total of 607 shipped. I sold my first version Royaltone last year for $5 ...
Topic: 1940 Gibson 6-string: EH-185 or -275?
Tighe Falato Replies: 11 Views: 4251	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2008 3:05 am Subject: 1940 Gibson 6-string: EH-185 or -275?
Tighe Falato Replies: 11 Views: 4251	Howard/Thanks for the FON! Not part of the sequence that I'm aware of which, along with the CC pup, makes me think it's a one off and built for a customer. Such a wonderful find as I've yet to see ano ...
Topic: 1940 Gibson 6-string: EH-185 or -275?
Tighe Falato Replies: 11 Views: 4251	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jan 2008 10:55 am Subject: 1940 Gibson 6-string: EH-185 or -275?
Tighe Falato Replies: 11 Views: 4251	Thanks Crowbear! My site continues to evolve so its a work in progress. Howard/What is the FON? This is the one off eBay from a few years back? Special order? Beautiful instrument! Only one I've se ...
Topic: Removed.
Tighe Falato Replies: 38 Views: 8685	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jan 2008 5:19 am Subject: Removed.
Tighe Falato Replies: 38 Views: 8685	Ops.....forgot my EH-150D http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_eh150d_1.jpg[/img]
Topic: Removed.
Tighe Falato Replies: 38 Views: 8685	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jan 2008 5:18 am Subject: Removed.
Tighe Falato Replies: 38 Views: 8685	Figured I might as well add my Gibson family! http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_grandconsole_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/3927_Gibson_Family_Main_1.jpg
Topic: FYI: Andre Duchossoir on Gibson lap steels
Tighe Falato Replies: 2 Views: 1503	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jan 2008 5:07 am Subject: FYI: Andre Duchossoir on Gibson lap steels
Tighe Falato Replies: 2 Views: 1503	Richard Shatz and myself have contributed photos of specific instruments from our collections to Andre for his upcoming book on Gibson lap steels. The level of detail he has planned, especially consid ...
Topic: 1940 Gibson 6-string: EH-185 or -275?
Tighe Falato Replies: 11 Views: 4251	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jan 2008 4:49 am Subject: 1940 Gibson 6-string: EH-185 or -275?
Tighe Falato Replies: 11 Views: 4251	Better late than never! It sounds like you are the <proud> owner of an EH-275. Gibson only shipped 25 and there can be confusion with the EH-185N but you clearly have the correct FON for the run ...
Topic: It's not a CBG but an LBG (Lap Box Guitar)!
Tighe Falato Replies: 3 Views: 1563	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2007 8:56 am Subject: It's not a CBG but an LBG (Lap Box Guitar)!
Tighe Falato Replies: 3 Views: 1563	Tom....thanks for the compliment! Your steels are a shining example of the passion, skill and artistry that go into building an instrument. Gary.....it's a fun weekend winter project and you'll be ...
Topic: It's not a CBG but an LBG (Lap Box Guitar)!
Tighe Falato Replies: 3 Views: 1563	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Dec 2007 12:12 pm Subject: It's not a CBG but an LBG (Lap Box Guitar)!
Tighe Falato Replies: 3 Views: 1563	Okay no laughing ladies and gents I've been building CBGs (Cigar Box Guitars) for the past few months but I started building what I call an LBG or Lap Box Guitar just a few weeks ago. This one ...
Topic: Collections
Tighe Falato Replies: 37 Views: 13372	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Oct 2007 12:47 pm Subject: Collections
Tighe Falato Replies: 37 Views: 13372	Here's a guitar collection to make most collections pale in comparison: http://krcollection.blogspot.com/ He could probably feed a small country for several years with what they are wor ...
Topic: Rickenbacker lap steel
Tighe Falato Replies: 35 Views: 12915	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Oct 2007 7:43 am Subject: Rickenbacker lap steel
Tighe Falato Replies: 35 Views: 12915	Richard, I know of 7 owners with 10 out of the 25 shipped and would think a few have been been destroyed over the years. What I would like to lay my hands on is the matching amp with its maple cabine ...
Topic: Collections
Tighe Falato Replies: 37 Views: 13372	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Oct 2007 6:15 am Subject: Collections
Tighe Falato Replies: 37 Views: 13372	I echo Paul's sentiment that SGF threads typically are not very collector friendly. This is one reason why I choose to lurk in the background and only post when questions concerning a particular model ...