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Topic: Fresh off the bench - Walker Steel in black with Dalmatian |
Scott Walker
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Santa Cruz, California
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Jack Aldrich
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 8:50 am |
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What does the red button do?
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Jack Aldrich
Carter & ShoBud D10's
D8 & T8 Stringmaster
Rickenbacher B6
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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James Nottage
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 9:05 am
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Now that is beautiful. I love the appearance of the fret board and head stock on the guitar. This is really handsome!
James
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Clinesmith S-8; Pettingill P6; Rick-Style Vintage 47 Amp |
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Scott Walker
From:
Santa Cruz, California
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 9:31 am
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| Thanks! The "reset" button is the momentary kill switch, it does the stutter thing nicely in an overdrive scenario. |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 9:40 am About those bodies............
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We can reasonably assume the guitar's body is NOT....
Bakelite, eh?
Tell us more..............
As a personal issue, I'd prefer to see the bar holder located somewhere along the inside/left side of the neck where it would be readily accessible to my left hand and less likely to be dropped onto the guitar surface. I'd prefer to have the pick holder closer to my physical person than on the far side of the guitar body.
These comments should NOT be construed as criticism of your fine design or workmanship. Just a couple of personal preferences.
Last edited by Ray Montee on 7 Mar 2014 2:51 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 9:42 am
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Exquisite work and design!
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Al Terhune
From:
Newcastle, WA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 10:31 am
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One of the classiest I've ever seen, modern or vintage - and very tasteful. Some modern boutique steels are "artistic," but they don't resonate with my personal tastes - this one sure does. I'd seriously be interested in a 10-string. Is that something you would consider to make and sell?
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My equipment:
One heck of a Wife
The ghost of a red Doberman
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 11:34 am
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Sweet.
This is a great time for those who want a custom-made steel as there are some wonderful luthiers out there who are making fabulous steels at a variety of price-points.
In addition, these luthiers have access to some quality pick-up winders to make those good-looking steels sound GREAT. |
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Scott Walker
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Santa Cruz, California
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 11:36 am
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Thank you! Definitely inspired by the bakelite guitars, this one is hard rock Maple.
I have basically designed this guitar around Lollars pickup. The bridge was a huge undertaking and allot of R and D into it. But I get asked allot about an 8 string version. So i would like to work on something that is more adaptable to the different string configurations. But as a 6 string player, I had to tackle this one first.
My blog goes into the construction and development in detail with pictures and what not.
http://scottwalkerguitars.com/p1040/
Also post again a link to a "New Product" thread….
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=251475 |
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Scott Swenson
From:
NE Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 12:43 pm
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| What a beauty!!! |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 12:45 pm Some 'special' ideas.............
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| I love the innovative holder for the 'bar'. How unique and appropriate. The molding across the front are really nice also. |
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Scott Swenson
From:
NE Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 12:50 pm
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| What a beauty!!! |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 12:52 pm That's not all...
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| Ray Montee wrote: |
| I love the innovative holder for the 'bar'. |
And the curl on top retains your picks.
Look's like a true winner. Can't wait to see more. |
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Gregg McKenna
From:
South Windsor, Connecticut, USA
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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Mark Roeder
From:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 6:22 pm
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| I saw one of Scott's steels at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival back in August, and as good as this looks in the picture I have no doubt it looks even better in person. Stunning guitar, as was everything else he had at the show. |
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Mitch Druckman
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2014 9:24 pm
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| Beautiful design. The pickguard material looks great with the black body. Elegant bridge. Carbon fiber reinforced neck. Lollar pickup. I'll bet it sounds as good as it looks. |
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