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Topic: How many Lap Steels is too much??? |
Steinar Gregertsen
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Posted 23 May 2004 5:03 pm |
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Or, to be terribly picky,- Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Even drummers can suffer from GAS....... 
Steinar
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Russ Young
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 23 May 2004 6:03 pm
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While our friend Mr. Siegler was in his local guitar store picking and choosing from all sorts of interesting opportunities, I was spending my Saturday with GAS ... at Home Depot:
I acquired a new spark plug for my vintage Craftsman mower, a replacment handle for a rake and a new 50' hose.
That's known as "Garden Acquisition Syndrome."
Congratulations on the B-6, David! And let us know if you decide to buy anything else. |
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Bill Willingham
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Posted 23 May 2004 6:04 pm
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Okay. This is like quantum physics, right? The outcome is determined by the observer. If the guitarist looks at his/her "set" of instruments, the outcome of the observation will be There aren't enough. If someone perhaps related to the guitarist observes the same "set" the determination will be that there are way way too many. Same data, different outcome. Guitar people will recognize this as String Theory.
Sorry |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 23 May 2004 7:30 pm
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| If you have more than you play regularly, you are taking instruments out of the hands of people who may treasure them or at least make music on them. |
In the spirit of this very sensible remark by Scott, I'd like to draw the attention of you all to this thread by Dan Tyack: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/006364.html
Steinar
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 23 May 2004 7:56 pm
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Ooooh, Russ....you get the hook for that one. |
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James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 26 May 2004 7:21 am
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again ...
"Variety is the spice of life "
There is no such thing as "too many " when it comes to instruments !!.... If you have the room, and can afford to buy more, buy more.....If you don't have the room , build a bigger room !!...  ....Jim |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 May 2004 10:41 am
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How many Lap Steels is too much?,,,
When you fantasize and change your name to LEO. |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 May 2004 11:03 am
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I'm quick to buy and even quicker at selling if I don't connect with the instrument.
This one is definitely a keeper, got it today, and though it's 47 years old it doesn't look as if it's been out of the case at all. And the sound is as warm and smooth as the midnight sun.......
Steinar
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 26 May 2004 5:46 pm
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Steinar, that's a later model NY'R (50s I believe) and that is one of the finest sounding laps IMO. Mine has 2 pick ups under the hood and the knob is a blend control. Sweet!
GAS.....Lead me not to temptation,...I can find the way myself! |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 May 2004 5:49 pm
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Howard you're absolutely correct,- according to the serial number it's a '57.
I was just about to make a post about all the different pickups used on the New Yorker over the years,- stay tuned.
Steinar
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Richard Shatz
From:
St. Louis
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Posted 29 Aug 2004 1:28 pm
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I'm new to the forum, but I've been collecting and plunking on lap steels for 13 or 14 years. When I read this string, I knew I had finally found some soul mates who can rest easy in that there is always someone else with a worse case of GAS than they have. I'm the one. I think my case of GAS might be terminal. My wife doesn't even care if I buy more, as she knows neither of us can control the situation.
I have about 80 lap steels. They adorn the walls of my family room and office to constantly enjoy. They are also great conversation pieces for my guests, musicians and non-musicians alike.
I collect other stuff too, but this is the most adictive. I won't stop until I run out of space to hang them or run out of money.
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 29 Aug 2004 1:58 pm
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| WOW ! 80 !! I'm sure many of us would like to see some pictures of your walls ! |
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Richard Shatz
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St. Louis
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 29 Aug 2004 5:43 pm
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Loni Specter
From:
West Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2004 7:27 pm
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That's the most incredible collection I have ever seen! Amazing! Can you make some wallpaper of that den, so I can enjoy a wall like that?
Your collection is still not quite complete :-} www.lapdancerguitars.com |
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2004 10:28 pm
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WOW! Richard,I can't wait to show my wife your post and picture. I thought I was pushing the envelope with 5 steels and 11 guitars. I read this just as I was feeling like I had gone over the edge this weekend when I grabbed a 1947 Supro 6 just because it had "the tone".
It's true, they are more addictive than fretted guitars. Is it just because a lot of cool ones are still only a few hundred $?
Great thread, gentlemen!
-paul arntson
Here's a link to my own very humble grouping : http://home1.gte.net/parntson/aug04st2.jpg
[This message was edited by Paul Arntson on 29 August 2004 at 11:37 PM.] [This message was edited by Paul Arntson on 29 August 2004 at 11:39 PM.] |
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 10:12 am
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| ! [This message was edited by George Keoki Lake on 30 August 2004 at 03:28 PM.] |
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Chuck Fisher
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Santa Cruz, California, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 10:31 am
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Great stuff, I feel so normal now...
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Jon Light
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 10:49 am
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| I feel so subnormal. |
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 2:26 pm
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| F A N T A S T I C Collection! |
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Keith DeLong
From:
Dartmouth NS Canada
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Posted 9 Sep 2004 2:21 am
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| WOW! George, you have some catching up to do . |
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Dave Boothroyd
From:
Staffordshire Moorlands
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Posted 9 Sep 2004 3:24 am
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Come on guys you have to approach this logically and in an adult mannner.
How many places are there where you need to have a steel?
So that's one for every room in the house, plus a couple in the garage - and don't forget the attic! Then if you have an office or workstation where you do your job, you'll need another one there.
Then you have to consider what will happen if you are visiting friends or family..
You'll either have to set one up at all the houses you visit regularly, or have one that you can keep in the car.
I don't think you have enough. You'd better get to "Instruments for Sale" right now.
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Dave
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HowardR
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Posted 9 Sep 2004 3:58 am
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It's all about appreciation.
I'm not speaking in a financial manner either |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 9 Sep 2004 1:57 pm
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| Guys, don't worry about it. As b0b says, you're spouse will tell you when you have enogh steel guitars. If you don't like their answer, get another one - spouse that is. |
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Terry VunCannon
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Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2004 2:25 pm
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| Since starting this topic, I have sold 5 laps, & bought one. I really feel that I am getting a hold on my "Buy everything I see" problem. It's neat to see some of the instruments that all the rest of you have. |
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