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Topic: My Blanton PSG |
Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 12 Jan 2006 6:59 pm |
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Thanks to Duanne for the pic. of that Blanton bellcrank that got me started on my search.Thanks to Justin Griffith for the detailed pics [on an old thread].Mine looks almost identical.The guy I got it from told me it was a ZB,and thats what I've been telling people.Now,at last I know what I have.I'm hoping to learn more about its history..
Also thanks to Tom Bradshaw who gave a great explanion of compinsaters AND cab.drop.[also on an old thread].Man I LOVE this forum..Would like to hear from anyone else that has one of these jewels,or has had one in the past,or knows any thing about them.Thanks..PJ |
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Lonnie Portwood
From:
Jacksonville, fl. USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2006 7:14 pm
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| PaPa Joe, I recently met a guy own bought a Blanton and wanted me to examine and tune it. Boy, when I saw it, I was amazed at the beauty and superb construction in this guitar! I didn't do any tuning other than slightly on two or three strings, and then only with the tuning machines. I noticed the tuner/adjusters were underneath and felt that was unhandy to have to feel underneath to tune the pedals, but in this case, I didn't have to! They were in tune. The original owner played this guitar back in the early seventies in Savannah, Ga, My home town. Guy Henley was his name. I am very impressed with this instrument. It is very much equal to most of the current technology, as far as playability, accuracy, etc. If anyone could supply background info on this guitar, history, availability of parts, peculiarities, I would certainly pass it on to my friend. Thanks Lonnie |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Jim Blakey
From:
SanAntonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2006 6:54 am
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| I played with Jerry back in the 70's and 80's and if you really want to know more about his guitar, get in touch with Bobby flores. He has old yeller that used to belong to my friend B.Bailey Brown in his studio. |
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Jim Blakey
From:
SanAntonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2006 4:59 pm
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| Papa Joe, I meant to say I played with jerry Blanton several times in the 70/s and 80's and what a great friend he is. He did build a fine Steel. |
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Duane Reese
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Posted 15 Jan 2006 2:21 pm
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Glad that helped Papa Joe - thanks!
I tell you when I first saw the Blanton mechanism it just made all the sense in the world, and boy did it ever deliver the goods. Justin that's a NICE guitar. Let's hear it for Jerry Blanton, the genius! |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2006 11:18 pm
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Yes, Duane. Calling Jerry Blanton a genius is an understatement. Why someone hasen't revisited this system is unclear to me.
Best,
Justin
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Justin Griffith
D-10 Blanton 8X4,Sho-Bud Professional D-10 8X4 Gooodrich L-10K, Matchbox, Small cab. Session 500, Evans FET 500LV, Walker seat
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Brendan Mitchell
From:
Melbourne Australia
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Posted 16 Jan 2006 12:25 pm
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Would love to see some underside pix
Brendan |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Duane Reese
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Posted 17 Jan 2006 11:08 am
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The only complaint I've ever heard was that it's hard to reach under the guitar to tune it, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not any harder than reaching around the side - easier I think! All you have to do is move the pedal and find the pullers that are moving (you kind of know where they are already) and go for it. It would be a pain in the rear if you had to use a wrench because gravity would be working against you...
But you don't. There is not a thing wrong with that system. The guitar sounds killer too - that welded steel frame let's those highs just sing. |
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