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Topic: Tom Bradshaw or David Wright re: SIERRA |
Tony Glassman
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The Great Northwest
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Posted 6 May 2009 10:26 pm |
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Can either of you guys check out this thread and help I.D. the build date and location of this Sierra "Imperial"? Where does it fit-in historically with the modern Sierra guitars produced in Gresham and Portland OR?
Thx!
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1385442#1385442 |
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David Wright
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Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 7 May 2009 5:31 am
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I'm on it, will call my Dad today, I think I know, but not 100% sure...  |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 7 May 2009 6:08 am
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Great.
Say Hi to your Dad for me. I used to hang out at Sierra a little when Neil Rogerson was out there. I bought one of the early guitars to come out of that shop, so they put up with my weekly visits. I started working there after Ben Harlow and your Dad sold the business to Don Christenen in '75 or '76. |
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ed packard
From:
Show Low AZ
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Posted 7 May 2009 6:53 am
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| Hey big fella, give my greetings to your pappy! |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 7 May 2009 8:03 am
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Tony,
Do you have a serial # on this guitar |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 7 May 2009 12:28 pm
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David,
I sure don't, but I talked with the owner by phone (nice guy) and he's going to either post some pix w/ the s.n. or send them to another forumite to post'em.
Here's the link to the guitar with his phone number (if you want to speak with him).
Tony
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/msg/1155748042.html |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 7 May 2009 12:32 pm
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Tony,
Thanks, I got some pictures of it today, I'm pretty sure I know about this guitar, and where and when it was built, still trying to get hold of my Dad, just to confirm it ... |
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 7 May 2009 8:03 pm
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Hi Tony and Dave,
Bill sent me a photo of the serial number. #00040. I'll post it for him. He also had a few more details about the previous ownership. He's signed up to get on the forum, so when he gets his password etc he can provide the details.
This fascinates me that a single guitar can be traced in such detail.
Here's the picture:
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 8 May 2009 5:32 am
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well, after some home work I know the origin of this guitar...
It was built in Dallas Tx, 70 or 71, it is a Hybrid M.S.A. which means half MSA/ Sierra..it was built by my Dad, using both MSA & Sierra parts. this is a very unique guitar and not sure how many were built, but would have to say not more than 2 or 3, still trying to get hold on my dad to check that out..In a lot of paper work my dad sent me , this guitar is in it... I have posted the work sheet and shipping...
My Dad Built hundreds of guitars, and I thank all of you that write asking questions about them, he built his first in 1948, his work is still here today in the Sierras, he designed them many years ago, and they still are pretty much as he left them..The interchangeable pick up was his design , which the new M.S.A uses today...he's been out of the business for many years, but I fell his work is still here, hope to see him in the HOF one day, and hopefully while he's still with us, So he can Findlay see, all his dedication to the Steel guitar hasn't gone unnoticed ...I fell He Deserves that much from a small but close community he has given to...As most son's are, I'm very proud of "MY" Dad...
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Last edited by David Wright on 8 May 2009 5:52 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 May 2009 5:49 am
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David....You have every right to be very proud of your Dad. He was an exceptional player, master craftsman, and more importantly a fine man, and one whom I have been proud to call my friend.......
More history about this guitar has now been entered on a similar thread. |
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