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Thomas Ford

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2009 9:33 am    
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Just finished building first lapsteel and would like to share a few photos.
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Tom Pettingill


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California, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2009 10:22 am    
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Looking forward to seeing it!
If you need a place to upload and store pics, Photobucket has a free signup and is easy to use http://register.photobucket.com/
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Ron Whitfield

 

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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2009 10:22 am    
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Drum roll, please...
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John Billings


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2009 12:35 pm    
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Drag the pic onto your desktop from your photo library. It will show up on your desktop as something like a "Hurl" or IM00, or jpeg, with a number after. The last pic I loaded here was titled IM001302. I make a note of the number so it's easy to find later in the process.

Go to "Post a reply"

Click on "Upload picture"

A window will appear titled "The Steel Guitar Forum::Upload picture"

In the middle of that window you will see ""Select file" click that

Another window will open that lists whatever is on your desk top

Scroll down until you find your pictures title, in my case, it was IM001302.
Click twice on that title, and the desktop list will close and you'll be back to the "upload picture" window, but your pic file number will be where it said "Choose File" before

Wait a couple of minutes, cuz it takes a while to load, then Click "Send" in that window

The "Upload Picture" window will change. Your pic will be on it.

Click on "Insert picture" and you're done.

Before I click the "Submit" button under my posting, I click the "Preview" button just to make sure it's okay. This may sound complicated, but it's not! And once you do it once, you'll never have a problem again. The only snag I've ever had was trying to upload a pic that was just too durn big. Like 1640 by 1220, which I don't know how to adjust on a pc, or on a Mac for that matter! But you can do that in your photo application.
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Dennis Brown

 

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Gowen, Mi. USA
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 10:23 am     hmmmm,
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Waiting with great antisipation, Neutral
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James Kerr

 

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Scotland, UK
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 12:10 pm    
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Where is the guy with the Drum Roll?

James.
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John Billings


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 12:25 pm    
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Josh Cho


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New York, NY (orig. Honolulu, HI)
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 1:07 pm    
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.......The anticipation is KILLING me!!!!!!
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James Kerr

 

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Scotland, UK
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 2:20 pm    
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This has gone on longer than the launch of the Segway


Now I'm between 6 & 10 hours in front of you guys, which means I have to go to bed now and I just know I'm not going to sleep.

James.
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basilh


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United Kingdom
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 4:24 pm     Re: New Lap Steel
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Thomas Ford wrote:
Just finished building first lapsteel and would like to share a few photos.

Well ?


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Josh Cho


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New York, NY (orig. Honolulu, HI)
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2009 4:44 pm    
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James Kerr wrote:
Now I'm between 6 & 10 hours in front of you guys, which means I have to go to bed now and I just know I'm not going to sleep.

James.


James, I have been trying to go to sleep for the last hour, but this guitar we've heard about here...well, let's just say, I'll be pulling an all-nighter tonight.

I will not sleep until I see Thomas' photos...this has gone on for just too long!!! I've been waiting all day, c'mon already...

Please, if you're up, PM me, I'll be here.... Rolling Eyes
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HowardR


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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
Post  Posted 3 Oct 2009 6:37 am    
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it must be a very long scale.....
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John Billings


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 3 Oct 2009 7:12 am    
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"lo-o-o-o-o-o-o-ng scale!
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Alan Brookes


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Brummy living in Southern California
Post  Posted 4 Oct 2009 10:02 am     Re: New Lap Steel
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Thomas Ford wrote:
Just finished building first lapsteel and would like to share a few photos.

Go ahead....
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Ray Shakeshaft

 

From:
Kidderminster, Worcs, UK.
Post  Posted 6 Oct 2009 2:08 pm    
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I think I'm getting bored.........
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Dom Franco


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Beaverton, OR, 97007
Post  Posted 6 Oct 2009 5:17 pm    
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I can't see it...
Dom Sad
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Josh Cho


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New York, NY (orig. Honolulu, HI)
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 3:32 am     while we're waiting.....
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I know it's not that exciting, but, here's something to look at "while we're waiting"...

it's my new Remi D8 that you may have seen in some of my newer videos.

Full review coming.

I'll be here.....


Josh
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Thomas Ford

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 10:23 am    
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Sorry guys been out of town and I am having computer problems so As soon as I get this fixed I will post some photos. Once again I am sorry. P.S.you guys are a tough bunch!
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basilh


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United Kingdom
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 11:47 am    
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These are on Thomas' MySpace:-



Sapele Quilt top, Hipshot design nut and bridge,lollar Chicago Steel pickup






Custom design Scantic River Guitar Logo in Mother of pearl.





Custom top,Sapele Mahogany






Brass bridge designed by Hipshot,Lollar Chicago Steel pickup.






ebony fretboard with custom wave inlays in mother of pearl.




African Mahogany back and sides,Gold Gotoh tuning keys.
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Brad Bechtel


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San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 1:04 pm    
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Thanks for finally showing us some pictures, Basil. Nice job, Thomas!
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Josh Cho


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New York, NY (orig. Honolulu, HI)
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 1:18 pm    
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That is a nice piece there Thomas. It was definitely worth the wait! Very Happy

Josh
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Bill Creller

 

From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 6:36 pm    
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Very nice looking instrument. Very Happy
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Peter Jacobs


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Northern Virginia
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 7:11 pm    
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Absolutely beautiful, Thomas -- I love the inlays. How's it sound and play?
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Ron Whitfield

 

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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2009 7:24 pm    
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I'm a sucker for ebony, so it immediately get's my full attention. And the rest is quite nice indeed.
Bound body, a plus!
Don't care for the uncomplimentary wood PU surround, but that's a minor niggle that could easily be made over. And I really like the body shape and stop tail design!

Is that your 1st attempt, Thomas?

See, we're easily tamed!
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Thomas Ford

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 8 Oct 2009 6:11 am    
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Peter Jacobs wrote:
Absolutely beautiful, Thomas -- I love the inlays. How's it sound and play?
It sounds great with the Lollar Chicago Steel pickup,it also plays good it is very balanced on all strings. I have had it played by some really good steel players and they loved it,only suggestion I have had by one player is heavier gauge strings and a little higher action. Thanks Tom
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