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David Laveau


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Rocky Mountain High, CO
Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 4:01 pm    
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So, just getting into the string board guitars; and
decided to go with an instrument in need of some love...


Here is my first PSG (ebay), it's a Blanton 3 pedal 4 lever 'Custom'

Anyone recognize the guitar? Maybe I should try to get in touch with Mr Blanton for any history available?






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David Laveau


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Rocky Mountain High, CO
Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 4:03 pm    
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Guitar sustained a fall before the purchase


do y'all think I should really fix the end? Or fix it and add an ashtray?



(Sorry the photos are rotated weird)
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Patrick Timmins


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Seattle
Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 8:23 pm    
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what neighborhood are you in?
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David Laveau


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Rocky Mountain High, CO
Post  Posted 10 Feb 2023 6:33 am    
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Patrick Timmins wrote:
what neighborhood are you in?


Denver, CO vicinity, as I recall the instrument was shipped from Kansas City
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Bobby D. Jones

 

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West Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 10 Feb 2023 3:38 pm    
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A quick fix to the end plate, For the Controls and Plug In mounting area. Measure and cut a piece of 3/32" Aluminum plate, To match the surface of the end plate, Drill holes for controls and plug in, Drill mounting screw holes in corners of plate. Polish and attach to broken wood panel.

If you have enough wire to move the controls and plug in toward the front of the guitar, An ash tray mounting area would be possible. Make the ash tray removable so guitar will fit in case.

If the guitar was damaged in its case, Some sort of padded blocks may be needed in the case to protect controls.
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