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Topic: HSGA Auction "Dustpan" - Final Chapter |
Rick Aiello
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Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2005 3:29 pm |
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This year at the HSGA Convention in Joliet ...
I was approached by a gentleman who wanted a 25.5" 8 string Dustpan ... but he wanted it in "Black Wrinkle" (after seein' my "Black Beauty" Boobpan).
I was more interested in makin' the auction a success ... than gettin' the retail price ...
So I told him to bid on the auction steel ... and I would take it home and "wrinkle" it ...
... "On the House" ...
Here it is ... ready to ship:
So ends my "Summers Work" and Big Dust is sure happy 'bout it ...
Enjoy John ... it's headin' to Pixar Studios in the mornin'.
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Aiello's House of Gauss
My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield
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Andy Sandoval
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Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2005 3:59 pm
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| Man, that is one sweet, clean lookin steel Rick. How did you apply that finish on it or is it a "trade secret"? |
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Gerald Ross
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2005 5:48 pm
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Nice work Rick. The guitar looked great shiny and "naked" and it looks even better now.
Yep, Rick impressed all the repair guys at Elderly. I took Rick to the store the day before HSGA Joliet 2005. I used to work at Elderly so I know all the folks in the store and the shop. I called ahead to inform them about what was showing up.
The repair guys there have seen and worked on just about every vintage holy grail stringed instrument we covet and salivate after. When they saw the 6-7 Dustpans (and took them into the back room for closer inspection) they all came out of the repair shop and crowded around while Rick held court. There were a lot of smiles and animated conversation and everyone wanted to be Rick's friend.
A fun day!
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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association
[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 06 November 2005 at 05:49 PM.] |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 6 Nov 2005 5:58 pm
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I guess that's one way to keep Big Dust in place. Doesn't look like he's going anywhere with that pan on him like a paper weight!
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 5:44 am
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Why go to Phys-Ed class,
just move daddy's steel guitars for him daily! 
Rick, great job, that looks SOOOO lovely! |
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Jeff Strouse
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 7:40 am
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| Although it looks great in pics, the pics don't show the total beauty of the black wrinkle. In person, it really is visually outstanding. When I first saw the boobpan (in black wrinkle), I couldn't stop touching it! |
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 7:49 am
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| PERV! |
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Jeff Strouse
From:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:21 am
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The gentleman who requested this wouldn't happen to be John Anderson, would it? He purchased a lap steel from me a few years back, and I got a free tour of Pixar Studios as a result. That's a very cool place to visit, and I'm sure it's fun to work there as well.
Nice job, Rick!
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Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:32 am
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Brad ... yep
He owns two Dustpans now ... 
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Aiello's House of Gauss
My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield
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Mitch Druckman
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 6:17 pm
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Rick, a beautiful piece of artistry. Still, I have a couple of questions regarding the 8 string design. I notice a sharp angle from the 4th and 5th strings to the nut. Won't this cause more string breakage, tuning problems, and nut wear than a straight line. Have you considered modifying the headstock shape to allow a straighter string angle?
Also, won't the integrated aluminum nut groove out very quickly with steel strings running through it since aluminum is softer than steel? Just some observations. I love your work and wish you continued success. |
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Mitch Druckman
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 8:57 pm
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| Thanks for addressing my questions. I really admire you for showing us the development of these guitars in such detail. |
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... so easy on poor ol' Jeff ...