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Topic: Clinesmith 8 string Frypan ( soundclip added... and another) |
Todd Clinesmith
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Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 6:32 am |
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I started this pattern back in February, and have been working diligently since, dialing in the details. I have been making shoe pickups for several years now, but this particular new shoe has been in the works for about a year. The shoe is the main reason I built the pan model. I wanted to build a proper "home" for the new shoes. Kinda the cart before the horse...
I have had requests to build a similar model for years , which lead to my Cast Aluminum Clinesmith guitar, which has it's own unique voice. I wanted this to sound like an old pan and it does. It features a long scale of 24.625 inches. String spacing of 2.375 at the nut and 2.75 inches at the bridge. I will be starting a 6 string long scale pattern very soon.
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 6:56 am
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 8:33 am
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Todd, that looks killer! Great work as usual. 
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Brad Davis
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 8:48 am
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Drool  |
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Jerry Wagner
From:
California, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 8:49 am
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So Cooool, Todd. And so true to the original. Is the neck hollow? Seems like I've read somewhere that some Ric A25's had solid necks. Those shoes look really heavy! Looking forward to a sweet Hawaiian audio clip.
Jerry |
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Levi Gemmell
From:
New Zealand
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 12:45 pm
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Just stunning, Todd! I'll be hanging out to hear some capable hands put one of these through its paces. 
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Commodore S-8
John Allison S-8
JB Frypan S-8
Sho~Bud LDG SD-10
1966 Fender Super Reverb |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 12:50 pm
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A gorgeous reflection of steel guitar's hallowed history married to the best of modern craftsmanship, drizzled with a heaping helping of tase and design skill. Congrats, Todd.
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Joe Breeden
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 2:16 pm
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| Congratulations Todd, it looks beautiful. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 2:43 pm
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Magnificent! Long scale Frypans are the best sounding of all IMO. The alpha and omega.
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Allen Hutchison
From:
Kilcoy, Qld, Australia
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 2:44 pm Absolutely fabulous!
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Lord help me - I want one. (& a 6 string)  |
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Ralph Czitrom
From:
Ringwood, New Jersey
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 3:29 pm Clinesmith frypan
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| Jeez Todd - I thought I’d already reached steel guitar Nirvana with my 7 string Cast Aluminum Clinesmith.... |
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Scott Thomas
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 3:58 pm
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Even knowing this was coming couldn't prepare me for what I'm seeing. Absolutely amazing!!!!
Now I just need to decide, 8 string or 6? |
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 4:04 pm
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| This is going to kill the resale market for the vintage ones I predict. |
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Jon Zimmerman
From:
California, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 4:05 pm Fry Casting Finals
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Ditto all these fine folks' remarks. Am sure those who take ownership will prize all the care and detail put into this effort, Todd. Take a bow!  |
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Stephen Cowell
From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Jim Newberry
From:
Seattle, Upper Left America
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 6:21 pm
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Hope my thumb's healed up by the time it arrives (bone spur surgery on my picking thumb this morning)! Should be.
I told Todd that it may fall in to more talented hands, but not more appreciative ones. Todd, you’re a master and I feel very fortunate to be able to experience ownership of some of your fine creations!
Jim
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"The Masher of Touch and Tone"
-1950 Fender Dual Pro 8
-1950's Fender Dual Pro 6
-Clinesmith D8
-Clinesmith 8-string Frypan
-Clinesmith Joaquin
-~1940 National New Yorker
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 6:25 pm
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| Superb !! Only thing I see, is that it's better that what a new Rick was Great to see a venerable design brought back to the forefront Todd !! |
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Joshua Clements
From:
Tifton, Georgia.
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 6:49 pm
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| Wow. I will be giving you a call soon to discuss the possibility of purchasing one of these. |
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 8:33 pm
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Just beautiful. To those who may be on the fence....Todd does stellar work. I have a Clinesmith Cast Aluminum and love it. You won't be sorry with a Frypan.
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Four Pettingills and a Clinesmith Aluminum. Fender Blues Junior. Quilter Mini-101. |
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 7:06 am
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Thanks all for the comments. I am trying to keep the price on these affordable, while not sacrificing any details or tone . The pickup is remarkable.
The neck is solid. I read in the Rickenbacker book that the early runs were solid necks. Adolph, I guess thought they sounded the best because of the sustain. I think they went to hollow to save on materials. The guitar weighs about 7.5 lbs.
There are some imperfections here and there in the castings , but that is the nature of a cast piece. The foundry I work with is one of the best!
I am working on a "ipad" recording, so the quality will be ..what it is, an ipad recording.
Here's a few more photos of details.
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 7:10 am
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| Todd, do you see a 22.5" scale 7-string in your crystal ball? |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 7:14 am
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Some guys have just TOO much talent!
Erv |
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 7:23 am
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Thank you Erv.
Jack, If I had enough interest I would make an 8 string sized 22.5 " scale guitar, that could also be made as a 7. I have had interest from one other in a 22.5 scale guitar.
I would not make a 6 string sized short scale since there are many of these out there. I know they are still hard to get, but it is the most common of the frypans .
Todd
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Bill Groner
From:
QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 31 Jul 2018 11:24 am
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Make sure those decking screws are countersunk deep enough!  Very nice frypan.
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Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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