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by Michael Devito
11 Mar 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Natural finish Stringmaster?
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Definitely a refin. Kind of a light natural color. Like so: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/2956_IMG_20230311_113323102_1.jpg I was curious about exact date of this steel. Described as "50s". Popped the near neck tuning plate. Sure enough. 10/56 in a blueish sort of pencil mark...
by Michael Devito
6 Mar 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Natural finish Stringmaster?
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Stephen:

Thanks for chiming in. I'd forgotten about that decal. There is one on this D8, but it's smaller than the decals I'm seeing in non-refin examples. So yes, has to be a refin. Not a bad job either, just not original.
by Michael Devito
6 Mar 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Natural finish Stringmaster?
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Natural finish Stringmaster?

I've seen many stringmasters with yellow paint. Considering one now, a double neck from the 50s, which has what looks like lacquered or varnish finish, natural wood color.

Did any Stringmasters come that way from the factory, or am I looking at a refinished steel?

Thanks!
by Michael Devito
27 Nov 2021 6:48 am
Forum: Wanted To Buy
Topic: Want to trade vintage Gibson Century 6 steel ...
Replies: 0
Views: 1476

Want to trade vintage Gibson Century 6 steel ...

For one of these guitars: - Gretsch G6118T Anniversary Players Edition - Gretsch G6119T Tennessee Rose Players Edition - Eastman Romeo (humbuckers) - Eastman SB56 Or maybe an amp: - Tweed Pro - '68 Custom Vibrolux (the silverface) - Magnatone 260 The steel is a '53 I think. Blue/Green. All original ...
by Michael Devito
23 Jul 2020 5:59 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: 1999 Evans Se-150 SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 1698

Excellent amp. Thanks much Kevin!
by Michael Devito
4 Feb 2020 7:01 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Please close.
Replies: 8
Views: 2932

What is the scale Jim? Thanks.
by Michael Devito
16 Jan 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Rukavina Lap steel 350 dollars with 25 dollars shipping.
Replies: 5
Views: 1976

Thanks Sanjay. I have great appreciation for Ryan's work, but prefer longer scale. Good luck with your sale.
by Michael Devito
16 Jan 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Rukavina Lap steel 350 dollars with 25 dollars shipping.
Replies: 5
Views: 1976

What is the scale Sanjay? Thanks.
by Michael Devito
28 Jan 2019 9:20 am
Forum: For Sale: Other Instruments
Topic: Reverend Jetstream 390 sunburst SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 2037

These also have one of the smoothest, best-feeling trems. The JS390 is a great guitar.
by Michael Devito
14 Feb 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Allen Encore Amp for Steel and Guitar
Replies: 13
Views: 3177

I'm not hugely experienced at steel playing with my Allen Encore, so could be very wrong about this. But I did play an 8 string lap through it often at home. Never even occurred to me to vary the ohm setting. The Encore is so easily voiced for different volumes and guitar character just via the regu...
by Michael Devito
11 Feb 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Allen Encore Amp for Steel and Guitar
Replies: 13
Views: 3177

Allen Encore

Greg: My Encore is a head. Kit built before David Allen even marketed kits. Guy bought the schematic and all parts from David, had the head shell built. (It was tech enthusiasm like this that got David into the kit business I suspect.) Anyway, had it for more than 10 years. Mine came with the stock ...
by Michael Devito
6 Dec 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: For Sale: Other Instruments
Topic: Sold - please close
Replies: 13
Views: 5511

Noah:

That's a beautiful instrument! Could you expand on the "Aristocrat light" idea? How do they differ? Thanks.
MD
by Michael Devito
22 Oct 2016 4:54 am
Forum: For Sale: Other Instruments
Topic: Please Close - Heritage H-575 Custom archtop guitar
Replies: 4
Views: 4989

Excellent guitar here. Mine is a custom also, has really impressed me. Somebody should grab this one!
MD
by Michael Devito
20 Jun 2016 10:31 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: How did you come to play steel?
Replies: 60
Views: 20916

Started for me with a fondness for Hawaiian sounds and classic country even as kid. Didn't know exactly what I was hearing, though now I know steel was always in the mix. What got me to try doing lap style was playing slide and open tunings on regular guitar. I kept hearing things that were sort of ...
by Michael Devito
17 May 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: If Money was no object - Lap Steel Guitar
Replies: 40
Views: 12074

Aluminum Clinesmith 8-string for sure. Also some thing old with a P-90. Maybe a Gibson Century?? And from the more modest side of the lap steel tracks, I'd love to find a really healthy supro studio or similar ... don't care about looks so much if it has that sound.

MD
by Michael Devito
4 Mar 2016 5:12 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Rockin C6 Lap Steel
Replies: 4
Views: 2246

That sounds fine! Great groove.
MD
by Michael Devito
25 Feb 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Cindy C. with Oliver Rajmani - Wayfaring Stranger
Replies: 3
Views: 1229

This forum is really something. That's wonderful music, and the tip of an amazing iceberg. This Oliver fellow has chops in many zipcodes!
MD
by Michael Devito
23 Feb 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Posting this speaker question here for a lap steel amp?
Replies: 9
Views: 2681

I've not used it for lap ... had good luck with Emi Copperheads. Nice balance, nice drive. By comparison, the Ragin Cajin always struck me as too hard, too loud and too bassy. My favorite of all the 10" ceramics is the WGS G10C. Had the equivalent WGS model in 12" and 15" sizes also. ...
by Michael Devito
23 Feb 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Nickie - lady steel guitarist - VIDEO
Replies: 29
Views: 12175

That's beautiful stuff. Love "Apollo"!!
MD
by Michael Devito
19 Feb 2016 5:35 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: FS: Tweed Bassman in NJ
Replies: 4
Views: 1980

Bumping it. I'm trying to find a camera that works...
MD
by Michael Devito
14 Feb 2016 5:04 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: FS: Tweed Bassman in NJ
Replies: 4
Views: 1980

Chris:

Thanks! It does sound really good. Someone will be very happy to have it.
MD
by Michael Devito
13 Feb 2016 4:41 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: FS: Tweed Bassman in NJ
Replies: 4
Views: 1980

FS: Tweed Bassman in NJ

It's a replica made by a guy named Sterling in MA. Made very well, fully the equal in parts, build quality and sound as examples from Victoria and Clark. http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t150/mad_dog_pix/Stirling%20tweed%20bassman/Sterlingbassman1_zps205d9ba9.jpg Here are other pics from the previ...
by Michael Devito
4 Feb 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Honeyfingers plays "Sand", Aluminum Clinesmith
Replies: 9
Views: 2959

That's beautiful!
MD
by Michael Devito
1 Feb 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: New Stereo Hollow Body Electric
Replies: 36
Views: 13509

Very intriguing instrument, and pretty!
MD
by Michael Devito
22 Jan 2016 6:39 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Clinesmith cast aluminum tone, video
Replies: 16
Views: 4935

Very late to this party. Such cool sounds. Dove into other jazz clips of yours. Such as the outstanding "Poinciana". And "Straight No Chaser" (I think that's the one.)

Wonderful music. Is this the short or longscale version of the Clinesmith aluminum steel?

MD