The Steel Guitar Forum

Dammit, here I go again...I don't know what's wrong with me....
I promised that I wouldn't lust after any more guitars...
I guess it would be a lot cheaper than a girlfriend....

Thanks for the pics Derrick. It was a terrific event for those who attended. That statue is exactly where it should be. Joseph Kekuku is one of the favorite sons of Laie where he grew up and developed his technique for the "Hawaiian Guitar" , a technique that the steel guitar world now emu...

Back again in Waikiki jammin with some friends. Aiello Pan great for single neck work.

Weekly stage show in Waikiki. I'm enjoying this Clinesmith very much.

It was March of 2000 and surprise party for his 80th. His wife Kaleo and I put together a guest list. Lots of entertainers and former students. DeWitt Scott and his wife Mary flew in without Jerry knowing. Scotty didn't want to cross paths with Jerry in town before the party so he hid out with my da...

hey Ronn, maybe we can talk about my performance schedule, recording, travel gigs, etc. another time or place. I'm real happy to have been busy in the Hawaii music industry for a very long time. More than people know. My steel teacher gave me some great counsel to go ahead and get out there and get ...

almost forgot...Congrats to Scot. Todd was super to work with. Without a doubt, I am extremely happy.
All the best.

Hey Jerome,would you happen to know what your T-8 weighs? My double (with case) goes for about 49 pounds.

That's a beauty. Would love to hear those new pickups.

Tonite we performed aboard the Seabound Sojourn cruise ship in Honolulu Harbor. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/6887_DSC05094_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/6887_DSC05095_1.jpg We had lots of nice comments about the steel tonite. My bandmates all agree that it carries su...

Hi Rick, yes, just reflections . There are only 2 selector buttons.

Clinesmith on stage at the Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. 1/12/2014
Using the house system.

Hi Jerome, the biggest modifications were related to string spacing. Top to bottom, the original Bigsby dimensions weren't going to work for me on a 24-5/8 inch scale. Todd had to effectively redesign and custom fabricate a whole new nut and tuning assembly. I had never seen, heard, touched, or play...

You guys aren't going to believe what washed up on the beach at Kahala.....A beautiful long-legged blonde!!??.... Hey, I wouldn't believe it either. Might as well put her to work. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/6887_DSC05019_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/6887_DSC05024_...

It's a beauty Mike. Congrats. You hauling a double 10 around means that you're not only that much stronger,but you also have 25% more brain cells than me. The air around here is heavy with anticipation. This one is going to hit the ground running.

Hi Bill , The guitar itself weighs in at 28.5 lbs., and the standard case is 20.5 . Todd makes a travel case which is a bit heavier at 28 lbs. Gonna hit the gym...

Happy New Year everyone. 2013 was great. I've had an opportunity to work with Todd for the last 12 months in anticipation of adopting one of his creations. Steelers are a very fortunate artistic community. We have two of the finest craftsmen and classiest guys among us in the form of Todd Clinesmith...

Oh but Rick, we'll always have Paris..

Is there palimony for steel guitarists?

Better check with my attorney,,,

Always had a weakness for long steel-legged blondes,..er..curly Maples...

Mike A. , I think supplicating is illegal in some states. In Hawai'i you have to have two consenting adults and no more than two double necks per household member..at least that's what she told me...

Semanticizing....I've noticed when the steel player stands up his lap disappears... so then he's playing ..a console , which I guess makes him feel better... :lol: ...of course he could be consoled while sitting down and still be called a lap steeler , which would not make him happy...even if he is ...

Wow Mike ! Double 10 . I'm gonna follow your progress on that one. The part of my brain that would have served those 4 additional strings was lost in the '70's.
Seriously, it's gonna be great fun having one of these in the Pacific Theater of Operations (Hawaii).
Everybody seems happy with theirs.

Aloha kakou. After many months of thought , planning, and counsel from my life's partner, we have decided to commit the funds necessary to have Todd Clinesmith create my dream double neck console. Many thanks to b0b and to all who have provided pictures, analyses and opinions. It played no small rol...

really nice looking guitar. I'll check out the video.
It's too bad that it's not practical for most of us to physically
check out a guitar that's posted online. This one seems to have
a really nice layout. thanks, Doc

Your Sierra really looks sharp, Rick.
Feeling a rush of guitar envy coming on.
Yup, here it comes......

Aloha. I would be most appreciative if any of you have any leads as to the whereabouts and/or contact information for the relatives of Andy Aiona and Jules Ah See. We're producing a program next month in Waikiki to honor some of the steel guitar greats, including these two gentlemen, and we're conta...