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Topic: Rick Price - Push/Pull Technician |
Jim Cooley
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The 'Ville, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 8:50 am |
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I recently bought my first Emmons push/pull. After playing (and I’m being generous, but it’s my posting) the guitar for a while, I decided it was a keeper. However, I decided I needed some E9 copedent changes. I had only seen the undercarriage of a couple of these guitars, so I followed the don’t-mess-with-these things-if-you-don’t-know-what-you’re-doing advice given by many push/pull players here on the forum, and started looking for a push/pull mechanic. Somebody was kind enough to put me in touch with Rick Price, and I took my D10 push/pull to Rick for the copedent changes and any necessary adjustments he might deem appropriate. Rick not only made the copedent changes I asked for, but fixed issues with a few thingamabobs, removed some unneeded hoochydingits, and performed preventive maintenance.
I can’t say enough for Rick’s attention to detail and willingness to explain not only what he was doing, but why he was doing it. In addition to performing the work, he gave me several pointers on Push/Pull mechanics. I really enjoyed soaking up as much of his extensive mechanical and historical knowledge as his time and my feeble brain allowed. As a huge bonus, I got to watch Rick play a few licks; not nearly enough, but…WOW. He took off on C6 at one point. I think I was able to hear most of the notes. I knew of Rick’s proficiency, as does everyone who has been around steel guitar for any amount of time. I’d seen him play before, but still, WOW, what a privilege.
Rick maintained outstanding communications throughout the entire process. He contacted me if he had a question, or if I needed to know something before he did anything that might have been outside the scope of our original agreement. By the same token, I was free to ask any questions I might have.
The steel played well when I took it to Rick. Now it plays even better. The action is smooth. The guitar is tight. Yes, push/pulls really can play as well as all-pulls. In case you’re wondering, Rick gave me permission to post a review of his work. |
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Bill Terry
From:
Bastrop, TX
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 9:53 am
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I bought a P/P from Rick, one of his personal guitars. Same sort of experience, plus he's just nice to be around. 
Definitely one of the good guys. |
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John Lacey
From:
Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 10:10 am
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| Can you list some contact info on Rick Price? |
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Ronald Larson
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 10:15 am
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| Do you have a picture of your Emmons you could post? Would love to see it! |
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 10:04 am
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| I told you so! |
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 10:07 am
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| Danny Letz wrote: |
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As did I! |
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 10:33 am
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| And although he is recognized as a push pull guru, I don’t think he is limited to them. I think he can handle your all pull too. He’s been known to play his Zum Hybrid from time to time. |
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Jim Cooley
From:
The 'Ville, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 11:13 am
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| So true, Danny. He had his Zum Hybrid set up when I dropped off my steel. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 2:12 pm
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The first time I saw a photo of him behind a Zum I thought for sure it had been Photoshopped!
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Jim Cooley
From:
The 'Ville, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 2:16 pm
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| John Lacey wrote: |
| Can you list some contact info on Rick Price? |
John - Please check your PMs. |
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 4:36 pm
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| My understanding is that Rick got one of the three prototype Zum Hybrids. Albert Tally and Randy Beavers got the other two. Rick sold his to Lynn Stafford with the stipulation that if Lynn ever decided to sell it, that Rick would get it back. Lynn never decided to sell it. Rick found himself another one not long ago. |
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John Lacey
From:
Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 5 Aug 2018 6:51 pm
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| They sure are interesting guitars(hybrids). I acquired mine after a local steeler friend (Doug Aman) passed away a few years ago. I had played it at his place and he was sold on it. I thought it would sound like a PP and it does, to a degree with more typical Zumsteel midrange. It’s been a bit strange adapting to the changer system as it’s a mixture of PP and all-pull, but with friendly help from Bruce and Lynn I’ve been able to work out some wrinkles in it. It DOES stay in tune well so I don’t have to adjust the pedals or knees much. I haven’t tried to modify the copedent as that kinda scares me and there’s tons of possibilities in the setup I have anyway. I have a ‘69 PP that I can compare it to. |
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