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Topic: Chas Smith Guitars? |
Tim Toberer
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Posted 5 Nov 2024 9:57 am |
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I have been reading a ton of old forum posts researching the great Joaquin Murphey and got real interested in the guitars that were built by or modified by Chas Smith. I am mostly curious to see some underbelly shots of the mechanics of these guitars. From what I understand Chas seemed like a mechanical genius or maybe just a genius, so I am just really curious how he approached pedal steel design. I did find some decent pictures of the undercarriage of the Bigsby he modified for Maurice Anderson and there is one really grainy picture of the Murphey "Smith" guitar underside but that is about it. Any info would be great!
Here is thread showing Anderson Bigsby https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=192198&sid=06d9aa87779617db960fc111c2ea4135 |
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Abe Levy
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Tim Toberer
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Nebraska, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2024 7:50 am
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I have seen that! I actually found that independently of the forum and was really intrigued (who wouldn't be!). When he passed away, I saw the posts on the forum and put it together. Then I went back and read a bunch of the old posts about Joaquin's guitar etc. One of the things I think is most useful about the forum is it is a sort of historical document. The fact that it goes back to a time when the last of the early greats were still around and some participating on the forum. The old posts relating to another personal hero Vance Terry are also especially amazing. It all allows me to feel connected to this great yet still obscure tradition, even if it is in a very small personal way.
I am curious if Chas built any other steel guitars, not referenced in the article? It's funny but when people show their instruments, they usually focus more on the outward appearance of them, but to me, I mostly just care about what is going on underneath. |
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Abe Levy
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Posted 7 Nov 2024 7:18 pm
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He built and modified innumerable guitars and other instruments. At one point we were going to make a documentary together about his instruments. Sadly we both moved out of LA before we got it together. His death was a huge loss.
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Mostly Pre-1970 guitars. |
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Tim Toberer
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Posted 8 Nov 2024 7:24 am
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| Abe Levy wrote: |
| He built and modified innumerable guitars and other instruments. At one point we were going to make a documentary together about his instruments. Sadly we both moved out of LA before we got it together. His death was a huge loss. |
I can only imagine I guess! It is a sad fact that when people pass away, there contributions are not always recognized until it is too late. So sorry for your loss. |
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