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Topic: My First " Left Handed " Justice Steel Guitar |
Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 6:57 am |
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Well, here is my first "left handed' Justice.
Actually it was not to bad of a build. Went a lot smoother than folks had told me it would.
The Gentleman I built this for, Mr. Scottie Baker back in Champaign IL. is not a Forum member and ask me to post this for him, he's a mighty proud man today.
It was way different to build, as Scottie plays left handed on top, but pedals the same as most of us do with our left foot.
Scottie went from a D-10 to this SD-10 with 5 pedals and 5 knee levers. ( Pictures below )
Scottie is going to try and join the Forum next week maybe, and he'll most likely post at that time.
Congratulation Scottie and THANK YOU. 
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797
Last edited by Fred Justice on 17 Nov 2011 12:18 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Patrick Janka
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 7:25 am
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| Looks great, congrats to both of you! |
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Martin Weenick
From:
Lecanto, FL, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 9:07 am Left handed
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Fred, thats an absolute beauty. Martin.
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Several custom steels. NV-112 Boss DD-7 |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 11:12 am
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Wow, that's gorgeous. And his playing style is interesting to say the least.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting. |
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Hans Penner
From:
Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 11:26 am
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Fred, that is soo shiny that I thought the third picture had been photo-shopped. It looks like part of the left rear leg is missing. I zoomed in and found it to be an illusion due to the extreme mirror-like finish. Looks great.
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At long last, July 14, 2011 and I have a musical instrument I CAN play.
Stage One, Nashville 112, Hilton pedal, Black Box |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 3:23 pm
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Well done Fred my friend. another one of those Midwest Baker Boys. Larry
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
NV112 amp===Earnie Ball V.P. |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 3:52 pm
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Wow you finished that in a hurry MR Fred
I was in Fred shop earlier this week and at that time there was a lot to finish.
Good job - looks great
Joe Naylor
www.steelset.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 6:11 pm
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HI FRED,
Can you share Scotty's copedant?  |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 11 Nov 2011 6:42 pm
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Thank you all for your comments and well wishes.
As they say, its a labor of love.
Roger, let me see if I can get that together for posting.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Bob Mc Donald
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 2:32 pm
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| WOW. that is awesome. |
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 3:24 pm
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| I saw Scotty at the Steel convention and he told me he had ordered a new Justice psg. What a cool looking steel!! Scotty is a great player. He was one of the first pedal steel guitar players that I would go to hear on a regular basis. His playing was inspirational to a whole bunch of us young steel players back in the day. He's gonna love this steel. |
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Bob Vantine
From:
Freeville, New York, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 3:56 pm
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WOW ! ......  but that doesn't even sum it up
only thing  ..... it being a lefty , should the logos be on the opposite ends ?  
beautiful guitar Fred ..... great job !
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EQUIPMENT:
"TEAK" ZUM STAGE-ONE Steel / C6th Lapsteel
Peavey NV112 , CLASSIC and EFX112 amps
Peavey Guitars |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 5:50 pm
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Bob M. thank you Sir.
Bob W. you know, back when I ran with Russ Woolen and the Smith brothers Harold & Butch, we went and checked out Scottie several times. He was a very good player back then as well. Ah, the good ole days.
Bob V. yes, I thought long and hard about the logo's and the thing I settled on is.
Its only a "lefty" to Scotty and he don't see the logo anyway. So to the audience its just a Justice steel guitar, so I let it read that way. Made since to me.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797
Last edited by Fred Justice on 17 Nov 2011 12:20 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Robert Tripp
From:
Mesa, Arizona, USA
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 13 Nov 2011 12:35 pm
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| Fred, I didn't know you knew Russ Woolen. I am headed to a memorial jam dedicated to Russ later on today. He was a great guy. I see Harold Smith every once in awhile. I'll mention you to him the next time I see him. That sure is a pretty steel you built for Scotty. |
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Wally Moyers
From:
Lubbock, Texas
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 8:26 pm
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| Fred, thats a beautiful guitar.. Will you have a demo room in Dallas? I would love to play one again sometime only with an amp this time.. You do some great work! |
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Bob Vantine
From:
Freeville, New York, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 9:05 pm
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maybe Wally could play one on National TV  now that he's a TV star !
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EQUIPMENT:
"TEAK" ZUM STAGE-ONE Steel / C6th Lapsteel
Peavey NV112 , CLASSIC and EFX112 amps
Peavey Guitars |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 10:21 pm
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Hi Wally, I'll have the booth where I been since they went to that hotel. Right out in front of the Restaurant.
I usually have about three or four guitars with Nashville 112 amps set up to play thru. Come on by and ware one out Wally and thanks for your kind words.
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Scottie Baker
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 11:46 pm New Forum Member
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| Hey, I want to thank all you guy:s for your wonderful coments,--Fred did a great job on my guitar, I can;t wait to get it Friday -- Thanks again --Scottie--Will comment again later. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 4:28 am Welcome Scottie
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Hey Scottie, welcome to the Steel Guitar Forum Pal.
Yes in deed, we want to see some pictures of YOU and your new guitar real soon.
I just tracked the guitar and it looks like Monday is the est. delivery date. 
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 5:00 am Scottie's copedent
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Roger Shackelton, better late than never sir.
here is Scottie's copedent on his left handed Justice guitar.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Wally Moyers
From:
Lubbock, Texas
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 5:49 am
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| Bob, That was a lot of fun.. Nice folks to work with.. It was 117degrees that day! The helicopter was on the jagged edge of performance... Jerry, the star of the show is the real deal, no acting there... |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 9:06 am
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Roger I forgot to ask you, are you a left handed player?
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
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Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 4:08 pm
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HI Fred,
No, I'm a Right Handed Norwegian, but Erv Niehaus is a Left Handed Norwegian. |
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