Black Remington Steelmaster T-8
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Black Remington Steelmaster T-8
I recently purchased Cindy Cashdollar's black Remington Steelmaster T-8 from her.
She's downsizing to a new double neck Remington for easier transport.
Herb is hard at work building her new custom guitar as we speak . .
Anyway, this triple neck is awesome - the best sounding Steelmaster I've ever played, and I've had occasion to play quite a few of them at one time or other.
It arrived Fedex about 2 weeks ago in a well-traveled heavy-duty flight case (with wheels), no additional packing was needed.
http://rickalexander.com/BigSteel/Black ... onT-8.html
It really sings - great sustain and chimes, and fabulous tone. It's got the mojo . .
The only mod we did was to install 3 toggle switches. Cindy just had the 3-pos switch, and I like to do a little neck jumping now and then - but unlike Jody Carver I'm not quick enough to flip the switch without missing a beat.
I played it at my Saturday gig at the RipTide on Hollywood Beach yesterday:
Here are a couple of videos from the gig.
YOU BELONG TO ME
BULA HULA
Please forgive the clams, all those hot chicks in their skimpy little bikinis can sure be a distraction:
More Pics here.
She's downsizing to a new double neck Remington for easier transport.
Herb is hard at work building her new custom guitar as we speak . .
Anyway, this triple neck is awesome - the best sounding Steelmaster I've ever played, and I've had occasion to play quite a few of them at one time or other.
It arrived Fedex about 2 weeks ago in a well-traveled heavy-duty flight case (with wheels), no additional packing was needed.
http://rickalexander.com/BigSteel/Black ... onT-8.html
It really sings - great sustain and chimes, and fabulous tone. It's got the mojo . .
The only mod we did was to install 3 toggle switches. Cindy just had the 3-pos switch, and I like to do a little neck jumping now and then - but unlike Jody Carver I'm not quick enough to flip the switch without missing a beat.
I played it at my Saturday gig at the RipTide on Hollywood Beach yesterday:
Here are a couple of videos from the gig.
YOU BELONG TO ME
BULA HULA
Please forgive the clams, all those hot chicks in their skimpy little bikinis can sure be a distraction:
More Pics here.
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Drew, there was a little 2 minute sprinkle that happened halfway through the first song.
That was enough to make me dash for the tarp.
Then about an hour or so later there was a 10 minute downpour that made me real glad I had it there.
After that it was all sunshine and tropical breezes.
But from now on - that tarp will be a fixture!
A6 (technically A13 - the bottom string is tuned up a half step to G), high E13 and E7
That was enough to make me dash for the tarp.
Then about an hour or so later there was a 10 minute downpour that made me real glad I had it there.
After that it was all sunshine and tropical breezes.
But from now on - that tarp will be a fixture!
A6 (technically A13 - the bottom string is tuned up a half step to G), high E13 and E7
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Re: Black Remington Steelmaster T-8
Let's hope it still has some of her mojo in it. I've always been convinced that instruments pick up vibes from those who play them...Rick Alexander wrote:I recently purchased Cindy Cashdollar's black Remington Steelmaster T-8 from her...
Jerry Byrd once threatened to throw his steel in the river and next day its tone had improved. If they're not alive, then what is ?
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Congrats on that great score, Rick. You and it sound fantastic. I read somewhere that Cindy has had the pickups on at least one of her Remingtons custom wound to more closely emulate the single coil sound of a Fender. I wonder if that could account for the difference in tone you are hearing. Did she mention any thing about custom wound George L's?
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Thanks Mike!
Thanks Don!
Good point.
Danny, you're very welcome!
I'm glad you're enjoying them.
Hick, yes it's a lonely existence.
It's true - black is the color . .
Scott, yes they were rewound when she first got the guitar some 10-11 years ago.
It does have a unique, really sweet sound.
Her new Remington D-8 will have the same custom wound pickups.
As long as it didn't make you seasick . .That video made me homesick.
Thanks Don!
Good point.
Alan, I have no doubt that this is true.I've always been convinced that instruments pick up vibes from those who play them...
Danny, you're very welcome!
I'm glad you're enjoying them.
Hick, yes it's a lonely existence.
It's true - black is the color . .
Scott, yes they were rewound when she first got the guitar some 10-11 years ago.
It does have a unique, really sweet sound.
Her new Remington D-8 will have the same custom wound pickups.
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Another day in the life of a happy musician...........
Hey Daddy-O........(I look up to Rick as a Father image)... He said it was okay.You're supposed to be bent seriously forward at the waist and the neck so you can gaze straight down upon your strings........
This also minimizes distractions of girls in skimpy beach wear.
The American flag is a seriously nice touch.
My hats off to the great video cameraman that you have with you. Great, crystal clear, always in focus shots......good color balance too!
I'm amazed at how clear and perfect your music sounds while playing out of doors. Do you have a wind cancelling device in your little tent?
How many grips do you employ and how long does it take them to set up all of your electronic devices and g'tars? Just curious.......
Great performances as always!
This also minimizes distractions of girls in skimpy beach wear.
The American flag is a seriously nice touch.
My hats off to the great video cameraman that you have with you. Great, crystal clear, always in focus shots......good color balance too!
I'm amazed at how clear and perfect your music sounds while playing out of doors. Do you have a wind cancelling device in your little tent?
How many grips do you employ and how long does it take them to set up all of your electronic devices and g'tars? Just curious.......
Great performances as always!
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Great job Rick. I too am wondering how you muffled the sound of the wind because it appears to be blowing substantially.
Another thing that I noticed and it bothers most musicians, there are no people hanging around to listen to you. We played a Hawaiian themed gig at a mall last Christmas and I am not sure if anyone even noticed that a live band was playing the music. Some stopped for about 60 seconds or so then hustled off with the crowd of Christmas shoppers. All of the benches in the mall had been removed. A waste of time?????
Another thing that I noticed and it bothers most musicians, there are no people hanging around to listen to you. We played a Hawaiian themed gig at a mall last Christmas and I am not sure if anyone even noticed that a live band was playing the music. Some stopped for about 60 seconds or so then hustled off with the crowd of Christmas shoppers. All of the benches in the mall had been removed. A waste of time?????
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Everybody gets those "gigs from hell" from time to time where it appears that no one listens or cares. If you love the music, it shouldn't matter that much? I figure I'll play to some bird or cockroach that is listening and diggin' it. Or maybe there are those "beyond the veil" in a world not of this one that can hear it and are diggin' it. Who knows? Also, sometimes I find just *one* person out there who is listening - in a sneaky manner, but listening. Like the guy at the end of the bar staring into his beer. So I'll play to them - even if they don't know it. : )
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What a nice thing to say Alan - thank you.I hope so, Rick. I have your old Airline.
My old Airline - you must have gotten it from Keith Cordell!
Sweet little guitar, and it's black too!
Andy, this really is an exceptional sounding guitar.
It has a sweet sound I really like, and the reliable playability Remingtons are known for.
It's very responsive, a joy to play.
And - it was the photo of Cindy with this very guitar in your wonderful Lap Steel Guitar book that made me want to get a Steelmaster in the first place!
Kev, it really is a great gig buddy.
I'm having a lot of fun with it.
Steinar, thank you my friend!
When does summer begin there anyway?
Thank you Al!
Thanks for the nice comment Bill, and I'm actually glad you feel that way.
Now I know I'll never have to worry about you standing behind me . .
Tom, this is a 24 1/2" scale guitar.
Doug, you're right - except possibly The Bunny Ranch!
On second thought, that would be way too many distractions . .
Ray, thank you for the advice my son.
I'll have to give that a try.
I was having a big problem with wind noise on the camcorder mic, as you know if you checked out any of my videos from the previous 2 weeks.
I finally solved it by scotch taping a small thin piece of foam over the mic. Very high tech stuff . .
Because of my lower back problem I actually do have an assistant who totes the gear and sets it in place for me -
but I do most of the plugging in and setting up.
And the flag rocks!
It's a reminder of the greatness of this country even in spite of the all problems we face - from within and abroad.
It's a good feeling to see it flying there.
Les & Tom, there's a large tiki bar right in front of me that's almost always full, as well as a number of tables that are usually occupied. And there's also a sea wall where people stop and sit - but they're all directly behind the camera.
There are usually anywhere from 20 - 50 or more people in the audience.
They don't always applaud wildly, at least until they've had a few - but they do tip and buy my CDs . .
And at least 10 people stopped to ask one of two questions:
1. What is that?
answer - It's a Steel Guitar
2. What's the name of that song?
answer - Sleepwalk
Thank you Roy!
Yes, Hollywood Beach is a real nice place to be.
You should come and visit sometime - I bet you'd love it . .
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