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Topic: adjustable bell cranks? |
Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 11:09 am |
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Does anyone remember the adjustable bell cranks that were advertised in the various steel-guitar (monthly/quarterly) publications? I lost all of my old magazines in Hurricane Laura so I am hoping someone has a picture of them and will send it to me.
The company may have been Linkon..?
Thanks
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Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin
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William Gallagher
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California, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 12:21 pm
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Hey Marty, Not sure if you're talking about the so-called "Instant-on" cranks, typically used for Emmons p/p. If so I can put you in touch with ol' Clem Schmitt. He's the only guy I could find. Best, Kevin
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 12:47 pm
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William,
Thanks,but these are for all-pull guitars.
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Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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William Gallagher
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California, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 12:53 pm
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cheers
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Tony Glassman
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The Great Northwest
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 1:03 pm
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Blanton guitars had adjustable bell cranks. The linkage to the pull rod rode up or down a vertical screw.
I think the new Sierras have a similar mechanism |
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Jon Light (deceased)
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 1:17 pm
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| Not only is the Blanton infinitely adjustable, you can just reach under the guitar and tune a pedal with your fingers as you sit. |
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Dennis Montgomery
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Western Washington
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Jon Light (deceased)
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 1:58 pm
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I had this Blanton in my shop for around a week. I fell in love with the bellcranks.
And yes, Ross Shafer has said that he paid homage to this design.
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 3:12 pm
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Lee, thatβs it!! And I remembered the name correctly. Now I need to start a Want to Buy post. LoL
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RETIRED
Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 3:20 pm
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Lee, how do you search the forum so well?! I'm pretty good in google, but not the forum.
Thanks for your help on the Linkon bell crank!!!
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RETIRED
Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 6:19 pm
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MARTY ## This Blanton Sd 10 I have here at my home ### she belongs too Mike Bourque.
Mike has several Blanton steels.
The Blanton steels are very good steels. Mike might part with one of his Blanton steels.
I have his number if you want to reach out too him.
The Blanton here is very light 25 pounds.
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 23 Feb 2021 8:05 pm
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| Marty Broussard wrote: |
Lee, how do you search the forum so well?! I'm pretty good in google, but not the forum.
Thanks for your help on the Linkon bell crank!!! |
Click on the SEARCH button at the top of the page and then look to the left where b0b has a place to search the Forum using Google. It will even search the old closed portion of the Forum. |
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