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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 1:02 pm |
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Hi Folks, I hope you all don't consider me spamming. I wanted to share some pics with my fellow steel heads (my wife is pretty much "that's nice dear" these days!)
As You can see I went in a Stringmaster direction. The 8 and 6 have Lollars under the chrome covers. That guy should be arrested for putting excessive tone into his pick ups. They are insane!
I hope you all like the pics!
Here's a shot of the 6 string.
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 1:07 pm
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As always, Jason---super nice job! Great looking finishes. I like the bridge cover/hand rest on the red guitar.
btw---some questions:
what kind of wood? nitrocel lacquer? are the three pots wired Vol--Vol--Tone?[This message was edited by Jon Light on 13 July 2006 at 02:09 PM.] |
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Stephan Miller
From:
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 1:19 pm
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Well, those are nice.  I'm lyin', of course, they're drop-dead gorgeous. I'd love to hear one...I've wondered about the Lollar Stringmaster p/ups. That look is Retro Heaven. |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 1:34 pm
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Thanks guys!
Jon, the wood is Korina-by far my favorite
and the finish is nitro. Except for the color---thats PPG brand paint with nitro over that. The PPG rep was telling me he has a 2 part clear that is way more durable that he gave me a sample of it but I'm a little hesitant to change from the tried and true. |
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 1:52 pm
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Jason, those are just beautiful!
I'm glad that you are including options for legs.
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Mark
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Bill Leff
From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 2:08 pm
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| Jason, those look awesome! I love the Stringmaster meets George Jetson/Supro look. |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 2:34 pm
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The legs are from Bobbe Seymour. I know there's always a thread popping up asking about them. They are ROCK SOLID! Here is pic of the back so you can get a look. The bases don't come shiny but if you sart with 220 then 320 then 500 then 600 then 800 then 1000 and buff them they look like chrome. There is absolutely no wobble or play in them when they are threaded.
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Mitch Druckman
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 3:05 pm
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| That blue one looks fantastic on the legs. Talk about functional art! How is it wired? I notice no pickup selector switch, is one of the controls a blend knob? |
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Mike Ruffin
From:
El Paso, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 3:26 pm
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Jason
Those are stunning! I sure am digging my Rodeo! Thanks for a great guitar.
Mike |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2006 3:43 pm
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Thanks Mike!
I'm glad to hear you're loving her. Now send me some decent Mexican food!!!
Mitch, the controls are master volume, then master tone, then the blend knob that eases the neck pick up in (straight forward Stringmaster set up). Like all the Stringmaster fans here know, it's just a great set up. It really allows you to dial your sound in.
I know all you Stringmaster owners are thinking "No DUH!" |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Chris Lang
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 4:20 am
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| Jason, that looks like a really nice rig there! |
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Peter Jacobs
From:
Northern Virginia
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 8:06 am
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Jason - those are so cool! I bet those Lollar pickups really sing, too.
I was curious about how you decided to mount the legs -- are there specific weight bearing points, did you spread them out evenly, or just eyeball it?
Nice work!
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 10:38 am
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Jason,
This it the kind of work we have all grown accustomed to seeing from you .... I know the quality of your work...This is why I jumped on that Firebird that I am still really enjoying ....I'll be orderring a lap soon enough ......Great job !!.....Sincerely, Jim |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 12:34 pm
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I have something for you Steinar soon enough!
Peter, on the legs I drew a straight line down the back-not quite dead center to avoid going through any of the routes on the top.
Then I spaced the leg mounts as far apart as I could, evenly spacing the middle mount between the two end ones. I then inserted the mounts and legs into the recesses without screwing them down so they could be rotated. When I got a good, stable, even spread I marked where the screws were to go and that was it. I then made a template so I wouldn't have to deal with that routine next time.
James I'm so glad your enjoying the firebird!
Thank you all for the kind words about my work. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. |
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Andy Zynda
From:
Wisconsin
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 12:46 pm
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Man alive, those things are sweet.
First time for me, and am I reading it right that I might be able to order such a beast?
If so, please advise of the cost and other details.
I need to start saving today if I want to buy myself a christmas present like that!!!'
-andy- |
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 3:36 pm
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Andy-if you haven't seen it, you can get started at Jason's website:
http://www.lapking.com/
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Mark
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 4:11 pm
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| Very classy-looking, Jason! I'd love to test drive one some day. What's the wood/finish on the sides of the fretboard? |
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Stephen Wells
From:
Jackson, Mississippi
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 4:23 pm
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Hi Jason
I sent you an E-mail 3 days ago. Have you received it?
Stephen |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 4:45 pm
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The fingerboards on both are ebony, bound with grained ivoroid. I'm inlaying the frets now because I wanted the extra clearance-and I think it looks slicker. Andy, Your so close to me. How bout the next one I finish (very shortly) I come up or you come down? Boston seems cooler to me than Bristol CT. I'm up for a road trip! Here's a better pic.
The black line between the two white is where the precise fret mark is.
Stephen, I did get your mail and I thought I sent the reply but I sent back to my "saved mail" folder! sorry bro----I'll resend now[This message was edited by Jason Dumont on 14 July 2006 at 05:47 PM.] |
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Jim Phelps
From:
Mexico City, Mexico
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 5:28 pm
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| Wow... those are gorgeous. I'd really go especially for that "sonic" blue 8-string, but can't afford it at present. [This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 14 July 2006 at 06:29 PM.] |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 14 Jul 2006 5:57 pm
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| I'm in a guitar buying moritorium right now but sure, Jason, let's talk - I'd love to see it. Are you going to the Newport Guitar Festival in August? |
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Loni Specter
From:
West Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2006 9:34 am
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Hi Jason,
Fantastic as usual! I wish I had your metal working skills.
Hey, maybe you would want to have a demo room at my New York AMP SHOW next May. 5th? We have to get a lap steel area together like at my LA shows. (Asher, Harmos, Cruztone, Lapdancer)
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2006 1:21 pm
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Andy, I'm probably not going to make it to the Newport show but I'll give you a shout to see if your around next month.
Thanks Loni, but believe me my metal working skills are remedial at best but it is something I really enjoy. I'm dying to get a full size Bridgeport miller....one day.
I'd be totally into your show in NY next May!
Count me in! Thanks for the invite! |
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Casey Lowmiller
From:
Kansas
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Posted 16 Jul 2006 1:00 pm
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Those are damn slick!!!
Now all I gotta do is sell a kidney to buy a few of those lovely steels & a 4 neck Stringmaster etc.
Casey
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Known Coast to Coast as
"The Man with The Plan"
Carter-Starter, Fender Pedal 800, Fender Champion, Guyatone Double-neck, a cheap Artisan & a Homemade Double-neck!
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