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Topic: i know nothing about this Day custom |
Casey Laird
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Texas, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2011 2:30 am |
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I picked this guitar up about a year ago from a pawn shop and I have been playing on it ever since. It's a 3+1 but I am in the market for a 3+4 steel now. I'm not sure if I should try to trade up or hold on to this one. I figured this would be the best place to ask. Thanks so much in advance, I have been reading on this forum since the day I brought my steel home.
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 16 Feb 2011 5:59 am
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| It does look like it might be well made with some good parts, homemade though it appears to be. You probably couldn't get a lot of money for it, so if it has been good to you you might want to keep it even if you get a new one. Some photos of the underside and the changer end might allow some knowledgeable people to advise you on the feasibility of adding three levers. |
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Rex Thomas
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Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 16 Feb 2011 7:24 am I know a little....
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This was around mid '90's;
I was trying to get familiar with any/all steel guitar anything in the Nashville area, & I came upon this listing called "Steel Guitar Warehouse". I still had my Emmons SD-12 "loafer" of 20 yrs at the time. So I called, got directions, & I VAGUELY remember this place being Hendersonville-ish, Goodlettsville-ish, Northeast for sure. The guy that had the shop was related to Jimmy Day, but I don't remember how, close kin like a son or brother, but not just a distant cousin. Anyway, the gtr you're showing is exactly like one of the guitars he had built there. He only had the one gtr & I don't remember the config, but I do remember the logo, & it was a natural finish like yours. He didn't have much in his shop, I remember one Emmons D-10 PP & his Day Custom. Makes sense now that your gtr looks as it does. I remember him being very interested in the changer of my Emmons which I didn't entertain. But because I just didn't see much there, I moved on.
Bottom line, I do know that gtr. was built by a relative of Jimmy Day's. That I do remember. |
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Tommy Minniear
From:
Logansport, Indiana
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Posted 16 Feb 2011 10:09 am
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If I'm not mistaken that would have been, I think his name was Charlie Day, and I believe he was Jimmy Day's nephew if I remember correctly. The shop was in beautiful downtown Millersville, TN.   |
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Rex Thomas
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Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 16 Feb 2011 1:33 pm Bingo!
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That is CORRECT, Tommy!
I now remember taking the Goodlettsville/Millersville exit to get there, but yeah, about 16 yrs. ago & I can only remember it being way out in said sticks.
Thankew for the jumpstart.  |
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Casey Laird
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2011 12:41 am
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Here are some more pics of the guts, as requested. I imagine that even if more knee levers could be added, I would need recommendations on having it done professionally. Honestly, I can't imagine that being a cost effective option. The guitar has been good to me, sounds just as good as the player behind it, and is solely responible for getting me hooked on pedal steel guitar. I think I might try to see what I can get out of it and maybe it will be someone else's first pedal steel. Thanks a million for the insight and advice! |
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Chris Lucker
From:
Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2011 1:41 am
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Blanton bellcranks?
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Chris Lucker
Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 17 Feb 2011 10:32 am
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| i noticed that, too, chris. at least the same design. |
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Al Michalczak
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2011 3:10 pm Day Steel
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I remember Charlie Day being a regular visitor at Jerrys shop. If these are not Blanton bellcranks, I'm sure that is where he got the idea. And of course, Jerry was always sharing his ideas with anyone who was interested.
Al |
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