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Daymon LaPoint
From:
Jasper, Texas
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Posted 15 Mar 2014 3:26 pm |
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Today me and this old Fingertip bonded. I've bought and played and sold a couple dozen Pedal Steels. They've all played and sounded nice. But I never really found one that fit me. I'm a big man and always felt uncomfortable behind every steel I've owned which in turn hindered my enthusiasm. So today I set this Fingertip up and went through the motions. After an hour or so it happened. I've been playing her since about 10 this morning. I know they're old, I know they are a pain to tune (it's been easy for me) and I know they make a bunch of mechanical noise. It may be the extra width or something but it just feels roomier. I like Fingertips, and I like them a bunch. There, I said it. 
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Steel Learnin'
'66 Emmons Bolt-On, Sho-Bud LDG, Sho-Bud Fingertip, Rus-Ler D-10, '70 Emmons, P2P Bad Dawg, Fender '59 Bassman, Fender Twin Reverb and Rick Johnson Cabinets. Evans 300 Hybrid, Evans SE-100, Evans FET500, Previous and Proud previous owner of James Blonde, Brownie, and Rosalee. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Daymon LaPoint
From:
Jasper, Texas
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Posted 15 Mar 2014 5:49 pm
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Thanks James. I bought this one last year from Craig Davidson. It needs some serious cleaning up and I had considered having Ricky do his thing but I backed off as I hadn't yet "felt" it, I may go ahead and look into having it updated. Anyway, great hearing from you.
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Steel Learnin'
'66 Emmons Bolt-On, Sho-Bud LDG, Sho-Bud Fingertip, Rus-Ler D-10, '70 Emmons, P2P Bad Dawg, Fender '59 Bassman, Fender Twin Reverb and Rick Johnson Cabinets. Evans 300 Hybrid, Evans SE-100, Evans FET500, Previous and Proud previous owner of James Blonde, Brownie, and Rosalee. |
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Mar 2014 6:04 pm
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I thought that jewel was familiar--great of Craig to pass such a beautiful classic to you. Ricky will do you right, when you are ready. He will bring out the best in your 'bud. 
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"Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement"~old cowboy proverb.
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 17 Mar 2014 5:20 am
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| Mine is a bit clunky mechanically but I love the sound more than any steel I've ever had! |
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Daymon LaPoint
From:
Jasper, Texas
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Posted 17 Mar 2014 5:35 am
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K Maul, I agree. I took the advice that James Moorehead gave someone else and pulled a couple of lengths of foam between the rods. It sure enough resolved the "rattle" noises. I've heard they are mushy, slow and don't stay in tune well. I say to each his own.
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Steel Learnin'
'66 Emmons Bolt-On, Sho-Bud LDG, Sho-Bud Fingertip, Rus-Ler D-10, '70 Emmons, P2P Bad Dawg, Fender '59 Bassman, Fender Twin Reverb and Rick Johnson Cabinets. Evans 300 Hybrid, Evans SE-100, Evans FET500, Previous and Proud previous owner of James Blonde, Brownie, and Rosalee. |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 17 Mar 2014 7:00 pm
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| Daymon glad you are enjoying the guitar. |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 17 Mar 2014 9:33 pm
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Welcome to Fingertip land. I just got mine today. Of coarse I still have to finish putting her together. Enjoy.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Daymon LaPoint
From:
Jasper, Texas
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Posted 18 Mar 2014 3:57 am
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Hey Craig, Thanks again for the deal last year. It's put of the case now and set up. It is everything you said it was.
JOHNNY COX! Great to hear from you. I've been waiting to see pics of yours and I have caught your occasional post on facebook about it. Good luck on your bass adventures.
Y'all take care.
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Steel Learnin'
'66 Emmons Bolt-On, Sho-Bud LDG, Sho-Bud Fingertip, Rus-Ler D-10, '70 Emmons, P2P Bad Dawg, Fender '59 Bassman, Fender Twin Reverb and Rick Johnson Cabinets. Evans 300 Hybrid, Evans SE-100, Evans FET500, Previous and Proud previous owner of James Blonde, Brownie, and Rosalee. |
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Daymon LaPoint
From:
Jasper, Texas
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Posted 19 Mar 2014 10:28 am
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James Morehead. Check your email. Let's get this Fingertip on the road. Let's make it a "can't get no better" Fingertip.
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Steel Learnin'
'66 Emmons Bolt-On, Sho-Bud LDG, Sho-Bud Fingertip, Rus-Ler D-10, '70 Emmons, P2P Bad Dawg, Fender '59 Bassman, Fender Twin Reverb and Rick Johnson Cabinets. Evans 300 Hybrid, Evans SE-100, Evans FET500, Previous and Proud previous owner of James Blonde, Brownie, and Rosalee. |
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Chris Harvey
From:
California, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2014 10:15 am
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Fingertip tone is, well, the Fingertip tone. To me it's got it. Mechanics are tricky but once you iron them out and learn to dance with the guitar you're golden. Have James go through the changer. He did an AMAZING job on my 'tip and it tunes to a razor's edge.
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 10 Jun 2014 10:35 am
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| daymon..cool looking steel! nice bird or whatever and great color. |
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