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Topic: Just bragging, really |
Noah Miller
From:
Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 16 Feb 2020 2:25 pm |
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I frequent a few different instrument forums, and it’s not uncommon that I see relatively novice players say they don’t feel “worthy†of an expensive instrument – even if the budget they give isn’t exactly high-end. I frequently tell these folks that nobody actually judges them for the instruments they own. For most of us, music is a hobby, and there’s nothing wrong with getting enjoyment from the best instrument you can afford.
That said, for about ten seconds when I first opened the case, I felt I wasn’t worthy of this steel. I got over it, of course, but the sight of the birdseye maple and aluminum trying to outshine each other was a pleasant shock even though Todd had sent me pictures before it shipped. It’s a pretty standard Clinesmith console, the only upgrade being the raised-graphic necks. The workmanship is absolutely flawless, and the attention to detail is superb.
But I didn’t order this steel just to look at it. I tried it out at rehearsal last weekend and put it through its paces at a show last night. The sound of these Bigsby-designed pickups is a perfect marriage of warmth and clarity; there’s enough mid-range to produce a thick clean sound but enough treble to keep it from mudding out with distortion. The instrument sustains beautifully, but there’s still enough attack to distinguish each note. And, while I typically prefer to use a keyboard stand with a console steel, this one’s quite stable on legs.
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David DeLoach
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2020 2:44 pm
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Wow -
I will not envy
I will not envy
I will not envy.... |
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 16 Feb 2020 2:53 pm
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Fantastic.
If I were to be a lot more involved in straight steel guitar (instead of pedal steel) there is no question that I would order a Clinesmith.
Congratulations. |
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Bill Groner
From:
QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 16 Feb 2020 3:14 pm
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Very, very nice........but you need a dot on the first fret! 
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Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 16 Feb 2020 8:45 pm
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I would say it was quite all right to brag about that beautiful steel !!! Congratulations and here's hoping you have many, many hours of enjoyment playing it, and I am sure you will !!
Nice, very nice !
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Eric Dahlhoff
From:
Point Arena, California
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Posted 16 Feb 2020 9:20 pm
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Noah, you are definitely worthy of it!
Enjoy!
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Geoff Cline
From:
Southwest France
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 5:10 am
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Congrats Noah! Outstanding...and the neck selector! ENJOY in good health forever. What a rig  |
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Glenn Wilde
From:
California, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 9:02 am
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| Dang! Congrats |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 10:05 am
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That’s beautiful, congratulations!
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Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
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Tim Whitlock
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 10:42 am
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| Nothing wrong with braggin' on your instrument - especially such a beautiful one. A little voice frequently appears in my ear, whispering that I should sell my current guitars and get a Clinesmith. I can't decide whether it's a devil or an angel. |
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Michael Greer
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 10:56 am
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Noah
Congrats ....that is a beautifull steel guitar
Sure it will give you years of enjoyment |
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Daniel Baston
From:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 12:48 pm
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 Wow that is gorgeous! |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2020 2:39 pm
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Welcome to the club, Noah. I’m not the most skilled player, but like you, I’m fortunate enough to own some of the most beautiful instruments.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Steffen Gunter
From:
Munich, Germany
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 18 Feb 2020 10:07 am
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Stunning! Just a beautiful console!
What's on your pedalboard?
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Noah Miller
From:
Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 18 Feb 2020 10:16 am
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Right to left:
- Carl Martin Match Box, for switching between steel and guitar
- Korg tuner
- Walrus Audio Lillian phaser
- Carl Martin Hot Drive'N Boost combination overdrive and clean boost |
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Daniel McKee
From:
Corinth Mississippi
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Posted 18 Feb 2020 2:21 pm
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| Super cool! I think its awesome to see the vintage style in a modern instrument. I have no doubt that it sounds amazing. |
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Steve Marinak
From:
Man O War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
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Posted 18 Feb 2020 2:41 pm
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Stunning! Todd's guitars are second to none.
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Gene Tani
From:
Pac NW
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Posted 18 Apr 2020 1:49 pm
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Really exceptional instrument in every way, a work of art. Someday I'll order one up.
I have to ask is that pushbutton neck selectors between the necks? Never saw that before
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- keyless Sonny Jenkins laps stay in tune forever!; Carter PSG
- The secret sauce: polyester sweatpants to buff your picks, cheapo Presonus channel strip for preamp/EQ/compress/limiter, Diet Mountain Dew |
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Noah Miller
From:
Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 18 Apr 2020 3:10 pm
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| Gene Tani wrote: |
| I have to ask is that pushbutton neck selectors between the necks? |
Yes indeed. |
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Allan Revich
From:
Victoria, BC
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Joe Breeden
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2020 6:02 pm
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| Congratulations, and what a beautiful instrument. I think you surely deserve it. Keep bragging. |
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