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Topic: Jimmy Day's Sierra 8x4 |
Doug Jones
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Oregon & Florida
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 11:14 am |
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This is the Sierra Crown Gearless that Don Christianson presented to Jimmy Day at the 1989 ISGA Convention.
Verified and authenticated with Tom Baker at Sierra. Blue front and light gray top. Serial# 713-7-SCD-10
It was converted back to Emmons pedal setup and sold to current owner June, 1990. E9 knees are E lowers on RKR, B lowers on LKR, string 2 lower on RKL. C6 knees are C-B on RKL and 4 A to Bb on RKR. This model has the fold-up legs. The pickups are hardwired in full coil configuration, but can be rewired to 3 position function.
The steel comes with original case and rod bag. Also included is complete Pedal 9 kit and extra rods and parts.
Owner Bob Jeffries is asking $1950 plus shipping to lower 48 only.
Any tech ?s contact me. Want to buy it?, contact Bob 503-255-8662 or email Jeffries7173@comcast.net
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 3:40 pm
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| great steel and price....but i wonder what the rest of the story was, with jimmy keeping it less than a year? |
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 4:18 pm
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| Interesting ? Chris. I'll try to find out from Tom Baker and post a reply. I'm also trying to dig up the picture that shows Jimmy's name on the front. Bob (the owner) had the name taken off when he got the steel and had his name put on. In preparation to sell the steel, Bob took his name off. |
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Bill Hatcher
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Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 6:20 pm
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| Doug Jones wrote: |
| Interesting ? Chris. I'll try to find out from Tom Baker and post a reply. I'm also trying to dig up the picture that shows Jimmy's name on the front. Bob (the owner) had the name taken off when he got the steel and had his name put on. |
Let's see. Jimmy Days' name is on the steel and he took it off to put his own name on it........ |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 6:40 pm
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| I have this exact same model Sierra steel in the same color! Love mine. I knew Bob when I lived in the Portland area. Yes he had his name his steel! Even played a gig with him in The Dalles, Oregon and I am sure that was the same steel he used back then. I remember him telling me that Sierra had built that for Jimmy Day. |
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 7:26 pm
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For clarification:
When Bob (the present owner) bought this steel, he had Jimmy Day's name taken off. After Jimmy's name was removed, Bob had his (Bob's) name put on the steel. Now that Bob has decided to sell the steel, he has had his (Bob's) name taken off the steel. Whew!
I believe that makes sense. If not, I need to go to remedial writing and composition class.
Respectfully submitted,
DJ |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 7:33 pm
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| It is odd that I now remember that steel after all these years. I never felt comfortable with a double neck until I sat behind that very steel up in the Dalles. I thought it fit like a glove and played like a dream. Well I ended up buying that same model and color steel just recently from the estate of Jennings Ward with the intent of cleaning it up a bit and selling it later. I sat down and it was just that same experience again! I sold my U12 and now am a first time double neck owner. |
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 16 Jul 2009 1:09 am
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Out of all of the steels I've played which have been over a dozen that I recall Sierra has to be one of the smoothest, quietest, most comfortable steels I've ever played. The tone & sustain are also remarkable! This is a good deal on a great steel & it has some really cool history behind it! Someone will get a good deal here, and will be very satisfied. 
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Howard Hughes
From:
Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2009 7:58 pm
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BOB,
Thank's And Take Care, God Bless
From The Land Of OZ - "Keep On Steelin"
Howie 
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Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar/6-string Lap Steel Guitar (LDG-Green)-Custom Made By Andy Hinton, (August 10, 1933 - July 3, 2011). "RIP My Friend!!", "I Think Of You Everyday & Really Miss Our Talks!!"/Coated Finger Picks By Andy Hinton/"KEEP ON PICKIN"/Blessings!/ "May You Always Have Love & Wealth To Share, Health To Spare and Friends Who Care!"/Your Fan & Friend - From The Land Of OZ - ♫Howie- "The Wizard"♫ ☺ ♥
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Dennis Lee
From:
Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2009 8:48 pm Sierra psg
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Hi Doug,
I think I told you that I purchased a red D10 Sierra from Buddy Fite, Portland jazz guitar legend way back around 1978. At that time, Buddy didn't have the time to work with me, and the only thing I was aware of was Winnie Winston's book, which I tried to follow. I finally sold Bud's Sierra and gave it all up for frustration after a few months. I didn't come back to the pedal steel again until a little over 3 yrs. ago. I did see that steel one more time, but have no idea where it eventually went.
Take care Bro!
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 20 Jul 2009 4:41 pm
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| SALE pending to South Carolina . . . . . . . |
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George Crickmore
From:
Myrtle Beach South Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 4:42 pm
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It is headed to SC. I just baught my first steel. It's also my first post.
Thank You Bob |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 4:55 pm
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George has a stunning resemblance to Jamey Johnson. 
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Benjamin Turner
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Howard Hughes
From:
Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 4:55 pm
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ATTA BOY - George
First Steel, and Got A Piece Of PSG History,
What A Guy! - Best Of Luck!
Congrats!
From The Land of OZ - "It's Steelin Time"
Howie
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Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar/6-string Lap Steel Guitar (LDG-Green)-Custom Made By Andy Hinton, (August 10, 1933 - July 3, 2011). "RIP My Friend!!", "I Think Of You Everyday & Really Miss Our Talks!!"/Coated Finger Picks By Andy Hinton/"KEEP ON PICKIN"/Blessings!/ "May You Always Have Love & Wealth To Share, Health To Spare and Friends Who Care!"/Your Fan & Friend - From The Land Of OZ - ♫Howie- "The Wizard"♫ ☺ ♥
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George Crickmore
From:
Myrtle Beach South Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 4:56 pm
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| Jamey Johnson new boss of old school country. |
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George Crickmore
From:
Myrtle Beach South Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 4:58 pm
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| Howard Hughes wrote: |
ATTA BOY - George
First Steel, and Got A Piece Of PSG History,
What A Guy!
Congrats!
From The Land of OZ - "It's Steelin Time"
Howie |
Now I just have to pay attention to Big Ben Turner my new steel teacher. |
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George Crickmore
From:
Myrtle Beach South Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 5:01 pm
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| Big thanks to Howard Hughes for the killer deal on the Goodrich pedal. Again thank you. |
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Howard Hughes
From:
Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 5:05 pm
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GEORGE,
You Bet Ya -You've Got A Good One There!(Teacher Also )
Watch Him Close! and He Will Teach How To Play!
Just Not All He Know's
From The Land Of OZ - "It's Steelin Time"
Howie
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Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar/6-string Lap Steel Guitar (LDG-Green)-Custom Made By Andy Hinton, (August 10, 1933 - July 3, 2011). "RIP My Friend!!", "I Think Of You Everyday & Really Miss Our Talks!!"/Coated Finger Picks By Andy Hinton/"KEEP ON PICKIN"/Blessings!/ "May You Always Have Love & Wealth To Share, Health To Spare and Friends Who Care!"/Your Fan & Friend - From The Land Of OZ - ♫Howie- "The Wizard"♫ ☺ ♥ |
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 21 Jul 2009 8:54 pm
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Steel is sold and forum donation forthcoming . . ..
OK to close. |
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