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Topic: Whitch "Non Pedal Gtr had the most "EYE APPEAL"? |
Ed Naylor
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portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 9:05 am |
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| Of all the years of non-pedal Steel production there were many different "Styles" Shapes" etc. used.Some were Wood- Some painted and some "Mother of Toilet Seat"Which would win the " Style-Appearance" award. ????? Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 9:20 am
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WEll Ed, altho' I had wanted a beautiful Gibson dbl neck console......when I first saw that little dark brown, high gloss, triple-8 Fender, I was captured! I've always felt that little guitar had everything right; right size, right proportion; right lay-out; everything that appeals to the eye........it was there.
When I look at many of the early lap steel designs, aside from the Rick Bakelite models,
I find them to be "dinky" or "cheapie" looking by comparison. Just a personal thing
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Russ Young
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 9:29 am
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In terms of appearance alone, I think the National New Yorker and the Gibson Ultratone are the most eye-catching designs that ever made it into production.
But my all-around favorite is still a "Panda" -- a Rick Model B with white plates. I considered buying one years ago solely for its aesthetic appeal ... but wouldn't let myself have one until I learned to play it. |
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Travis Bernhardt
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 10:16 am
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Sunburst EH-150 (I THINK that's the right model number...).
-Travis |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 1:15 pm
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Toss between the pre-war Rick Bakelite and the 40's National New Yorker.
If I had to choose between the two, it would be the NNY.
carl |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Chuck Fisher
From:
Santa Cruz, California, USA * R.I.P.
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 4:36 pm
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| but wouldn't let myself have one until I learned to play it. |
That never stopped me...  |
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Russ Young
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 5:20 pm
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Oh, did you think I've let myself buy one yet?  |
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 8:09 pm
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Assuming we're talking electric lap steel, I think Joseph Yanuziello is making some of the most beautiful instruments being made today.
This is sort of like asking "who's the most beautiful woman" - everyone has their own opinion, and only mine is the right one!
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Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Loni Specter
From:
West Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 10:42 pm
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 4:00 am
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I'll throw in a penny or two for the George Boards 8-strings. There's a Koa model on eBay right now that is threatening to make this a very special Christmas.........
Steinar
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www.gregertsen.com
[This message was edited by Steinar Gregertsen on 14 December 2003 at 04:00 AM.] |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 7:31 am
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| My grandmother had a stove that looked a lot like that National, Howard. Preheat to 250 then play Hula Blues, basting every 30 minutes. |
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Russ Young
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 7:42 am
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The Chinery Collection? Big deal ... we get to see examples from the Reinlieb Repository!
I thought of mentioning the National Dynamic, but the Airline Deluxe Pro makes it look pretty bland.
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 8:10 am
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Russ, you're getting to be quite the maven on these vintage babies. It's all great info.
Andy, the "Rocket" seems to me, to be Flash Gordon inspired. I can't help thinking about Emperor Ming whenever I look at it. I really like the fact that these steels were based on a theme, even if loosely based.
As far as the bottom line goes, the Ultra Tone looks better than it sounds, the New Yorker (it has 2 pups w blend control) is one fine sounding steel, and the Rocket really wails when cranked & overdriven...great for blues/rock.
Oh, and Russ, it's a good thing my last name doesn't begin with an "S". That would be a real bummer...  [This message was edited by HowardR on 14 December 2003 at 08:17 AM.] |
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Russ Young
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 8:23 am
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Howard, I just knew you couldn't pass up "repository."
Rimshot! |
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John Bushouse
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 9:56 am
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I'm a sucker for the guitar I just bought:
But I think that the most beautiful is the Gibson EH series. Guitar Player put out a couple of magazines back in 1993-1994 that had gorgeous shots of vintage instruments. They had a series of EH-150s, including a rare 10-string.
The shape, plus those beautiful maple sunburst tops, are the bees knees. |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 10:25 am
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Ricky's sure looks sweet, but I think the National New Yorker has that wonderfull art deco look.
And those in the trio above are real sweet too.
I want all three! |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Ed Naylor
From:
portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 12:36 pm
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| I have 75-100 Steels in my collection and some are really neat and a few are "Ugly" My first real steel was a Regal I got in 1948. I still have it. I have a 7 st Ricky I have had over 50 years and used while in Italy in the Army doing SPECIAL SERVICE shows at various places.My point is -would people buy because of looks or "Sound" ????? Ed |
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Chris Scruggs
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 11:34 pm
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1.A triple or four neck Fender Stringmaster, but an EARLY long scale one, with the lolly-pop tuners and chrome pickup covers(preferably blond).
I saw a great picture of of Johnny Cash standing next to Bob Foster's early model blond triple Stringmaster at the Opry last week. Man, those are good lookin' guitars! But I think the long scale makes the double neck look to long and thin, so that's why I'm saying only the triple's and four's.
Asthetically(and that's what this thread is all about) I don't really care for the later, black pickup covers, or the oval shaped Kluson tuners.
2.A Fender Dual Professional or Custom. Preferably a blond double and a walnut triple(don't ask me why, just my preferance). For some reason, the Deluxe from that era is a little awkward looking to me. I like it, but it just doesn't grab my eye like it's double and triple necked cousins.
3.A six string Rickenbacker with chrome covers. Now, I would rather PLAY a seven string, but visually, the six looks more balanced.
4.A late fifties/early sixties Fender Champ. I don't care for the sound of these student models, but they look so cool. I think the asthetics of this guitar are responsible for it's recent price inflation. Three years ago I saw them everywhere for $300.00. Now everybody wants $600.00 for them  .
I also like Bigsby's and Gibsons, but the exotic woods always look a little too fancy for my taste(But I do really like my friend's 1948 Gibson BR-4).
But it's really about the sound(well, on a record, anyways ),
Chris Scruggs
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