The Steel Guitar Forum

Peter G. you’re a good egg. Hope there’s no snags.

A ‘tour de force’ with “woody” styling cues from Nat.NY’s, Andy. An Artisan’s winning entry.

A honkin’ deal going for a wise Forum shopper. There was a premium wood source used to make these back then. Pretty much vanished today. Can’t go wrong on sounds or price from Chris here.

Looks to be a first post, guys. I’d say a bit o ‘wiggle room’ to sort out details is allowed. Agree with J.R., it’s a very fine mo’sheen, specially with those pickups. GLWTS

I think it’s completely fantastic, Mark. And if Jim P. welcomed this rare double into his shop, he wouldn’t miss any restorative accuracy. Most others you see have road rash, battle scars…or are missing bits. GLWTS

Fulawka D10 build’s don’t come around much here. And your offer is the whole enchilada to boot, Doug Berry! Sad to hear when the ‘herds get thinned’ tho. Don’t neglect to mention those 2 (count ‘em) chrome pull buttons on a plate in one shot. They go to change knee-lever assignments in the works ben...

Sorry you must let it go, Dan. A much prized Sho Bud model for tone today. Hope Xaction goes smoothly.

Beautiful cabinet, a time capsule. Underneath, I admire the way the round alum knee lever material tucks into a much wider base, with a hogged-out pivot point.. clever idea in the pre-CAD era.

“Paint flecks around tuners” To my knowledge, ( and the Rickenbacker ‘history’ book by Richard R. Smith) no paint was applied to Bakelite necks until post war ‘fret bumps’ were painted with a white surround.. to make ‘em show up. All the B7 examples in that ‘Bible’ have the 4 on-a-plate tuner gang o...

Looks very nice, Roger. Is there a faintly stamped ser.# on top edge of headstock? Starts with ‘C’.. not nec to post it. Mark Helm is/was interested in early Ric B7. Not sure now. GL with sale.

Rare to see so complete a rig at a GW auction. Johnie King? Oh.. wait. GW won’t do trades.

..with y’all. Surreal. Chris: I hope it was a local purchase.. staying clear from shipping hazards.

What Tom says..+ Jeff: I’m glad it’s not going to the shipping goons.

Bargain price= Twice as nice! Never hv seen those adjusting knee bumpers… great ergonomic-idea if Bill R. crafted. Don’t delay if you like em too.

..priced below most any Reverb offers. A marvelous mo-sheen.

The seller states “serious buyer” is what he wants to sell to. After two ‘Manila folders’ and lots of delays, he can pull the ad from the Forum if he so chooses. Sounds like he is growing tired of Stallers/low-ballers. Behind the scenes, you can’t be sure. Snooze=lose. Simple. Sorry if there’s disap...

The Blond ‘Bird is the Word’, Abe. Why must you let go of this prize ‘last gasp of Emmons’? The tug on your heart must be terrible.

Really a bargain if’n you’re a Handy Andy. Knee levers probly not orig, but look capable, sturdy, as do the cases. Fender was ‘mash pedals only’ in the era. But later, individuals would make add-ins/ons for Knees, only limited by ingenuity. Cosmetics have held up well overall. Best wishes for smooth...

Rick Beato: Ep.94. The genius Gordon used in studio. As long as duos, trios play Coffee houses. ‘Read my Mind’ will remain indelibly.

I share a deep sadness. A troubadour songsmith who persisted wizardly, devotedly and elegantly, as other styles around him faltered and faded. He was a consistent contributor and a marvelous template for many, many admirers. He later added the special tones of a pedal steel, that seemed to augment h...

Rare as chicken chapstick, Jonathan. Single hex volume knob makes it an early version. Can you read a serial # stamp atop headstock? (=not nec to post it here) ..should begin with a “C”. That means its neck is truly orig.(not a replacement) An absolute marvel!

Ouch! I suspect tax season took the deal off the rails, Michael. Hang in awhile. Listing a steel on this Forum is almost like going to a Dance Marathon with a partner having 2 left feet!

Looks like it’s got the ‘polish pkg’, and knee flags. Sorry you must give up one for another.