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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 24 Dec 2019 7:34 am |
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Larry's an amazing talent, dear friend and all around great guy. The dude is brave too. For my b-day this year I went sky-diving for the first time. I invited several close friends and Larry was the only one to join me.
Yo, Andy, If you ever figure out what kind of "genius" (NOT) I am, please let know!
So stoked you're enjoying that sexy beast of a steel Michael!
Merry Christmas fellow forumites! |
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Andy DePaule
From:
Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 28 Dec 2019 7:42 pm No Comment!
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No Comment on what kind of genius. It's out of my wisdom factor. 
As for skydiving, Best fun you can have with your clothes on.
I used to go almost every weekend until I was up to 223 free falls and the 5 static line jumps I did in the Army.
Quit that in 1990 after an accident on #222 and just did the one more to "Get back on the horse" I do miss it from time to time and expect I'll go again some time.   Misplaced my log books years ago.
Did it in Hollister and Lodi and twice did the 18,000 foot jumps in Davis that allow about a two minute free fall. They used to offer that special event twice a year I think.
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Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 7:31 am
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Howdy all! I hope everyone is hunkered down and staying safe during these very weird times!
It's just been to dang long since I posted a Makin' Chips video for y'all! Sorry about that!
Just put up a new one yesterday though and this time I'm going nuts over nut rollers!
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/r60glHKYjrQ
If there's something in particular anyone would like to see in a video, let me know. No promises, but your ideas will almost certainly help me in getting vids out more often.
Stay safe friends!! |
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memphislim
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 7:45 am
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| Another great video Ross, thanks for posting! |
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Charlie McDonald
From:
out of the blue
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 9:53 am
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Very nice machine. Enjoyable video. Who can go out with this level of entertainment?!
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 10:47 am
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| I've watched a lot or your videos. Thanks much to taking the time to make and share them. |
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Dan Kelly
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 10:53 am
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Yeah, Ross is the bestest! The after sale service on the Sierra S-10 Ross built me is great! This guy really, really cares!
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 11:57 am
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| I'm such a fan of the Makin' Chips series. I've downloaded them all. I have a barrel of fun trading them with my friends! Well no. But I learn so much. |
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Ian Worley
From:
Sacramento, CA
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 12:02 pm
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| my favorite is the one with the mama pig taking over the mud puddle |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 1:10 pm
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Thanks for the props guys. My awesome wife Mari gets most of the credit for the vids.
Got another U12 ready to go...figured I'd share a few pics with you before it flies away.
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Ian Worley
From:
Sacramento, CA
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Posted 5 Apr 2020 1:26 pm
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| wickediculous |
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Gary Newcomb
From:
AustinTexas, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2020 8:16 am
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What a gorgeous instrument, also really loving that new Sierra logo too!💪ðŸ½
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Spencer Luckey
From:
Connecticut, USA
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Posted 15 Apr 2020 3:10 pm Ross for President!
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I just received my brand new Sierra psg from Ross yesterday and I am completely blown away! It’s so fabulous and he was/is such a treat to work with, it was a dream. As someone who designs and builds things, I am profoundly impressed with the fit and finish. One cannot escape the quality and ingenuity - it looks like the future all refined and polished! The tone is full of deliciously blooming complexity and I am really looking forward to my new life with this magical instrument! |
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Dan Kelly
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 16 Apr 2020 2:36 am
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Congratulations Spencer! What a beauty. Nice choice in wood and a great choice in going with Ross' Sierra!
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Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 16 Apr 2020 9:32 am
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Spencer,Beautiful guitar Ross built for you!
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Ron Shalita
From:
California, USA
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Posted 16 Apr 2020 10:59 am
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They look great and i would bet they play nice
Looks like they are going to be about a grand a string... too much for this old hillbilly to pay ... but who knows maybe someday i will win the lottery ..
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Been playing all of my life, Lead Guitar, and Pedal Steel, sing Lead and Harmony.. play other Instruments also but I hate to admit to it.. |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 12 May 2020 8:03 am
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Inlaid pedal bar? Sure why not! Gives me a chance to pull out the big gnarly end mills!
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Steven Hicken Jr.
From:
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Posted 12 May 2020 9:16 am
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| Ross Shafer wrote: |
Inlaid pedal bar? Sure why not! Gives me a chance to pull out the big gnarly end mills!
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Looks ace!
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2015 Show Pro
2020 Hudson Hudsonator (Pedabro)
202X *Insert new guitar here*
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Ian Rae
From:
Redditch, England
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Posted 12 May 2020 9:18 am
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Because you can!
Why not - looks beautiful 
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Homebuilt keyless U12 7x5, Excel keyless U12 8x8, Williams keyless U12 7x8, Telonics rack and 15" cabs |
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memphislim
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 12 May 2020 9:44 am
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| Great idea, who ever thought of that is a genius! Add that to my list next time my guitar is in your hands! |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Gary Cosden
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 12 May 2020 11:08 am
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| Now your just showing off. |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 19 May 2020 6:23 am
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| Gary Cosden wrote: |
| Now your just showing off. |
Yup, busted....and now I'm showing off the real artistry....the hand cut inlays of Larry Robinson...considered by many to be the guy who wrote the book on inlay. And....he actually did write "The Art of Inlay". https://robinsoninlays.com
If you've ever seen the amazing and over the top inlay on Martin's millionth guitar, you've seen the work of this remarkably talented dude.
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 19 May 2020 7:40 am
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| Oh my now that’s to cool do school!!!!!! |
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