Buddy's New JCH Unveiled!!

Dyke Corson · Post by **Dyke Corson** » 16 Jun 2004 8:04 pm

OK Mike, now you've really done it!

What's Jimmy's phone number?

Phillip Morgan · Post by **Phillip Morgan** » 16 Jun 2004 8:12 pm

This is way Jimmy and Buddy are mentors to all of us.Thanks guys and keep it up.
Phillip

Jimmie Crawford · Post by **Jimmie Crawford** » 17 Jun 2004 11:20 am

Ok guys,i guess it's my turn. Sure had a wonderful time at our get together and want to thank each and everyone for coming by along with a few who couldn't be here. Thank you all for your kind words,and most of all thank you for supporting Buddy! Ron Elliot named the guitar and we dubbed her 22 Mag. Special thanks to Mark Giles for building the cabinet. Buddy told him the basic tones he wanted in each neck and Mark knowing what he knows about wood....nailed it!! After a few final tweaks and a couple of knee lever changes,the guitar is now in Buddys hands.......and what great hands they are. Should be hearing it soon and plans to play it at Scotty's convention this year. I also want to thank you Buddy, for having the faith in me to build this very special guitar! After a lot of hard work and the obstacles that got in the way,i couldn't help but believe this would be one great sounding guitar. Seems like the harder they go together,the better they sound. To Johnny and Joan Cox,thanks for your nice comments and hope all is well with you there in Dallas.........we missed having you here. Special thanks to Bob Knight for the pictures and once again,thanks to all those who showed up for our unveiling. THE END!!!

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 18 Jun 2004 3:32 am

Jimmie;
I think "The Beginning" would be a better choice of words in this case...

Wish I could have been there with you all.

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 18 Jun 2004 5:43 am

I downloaded the picture. Talk about being able to get them all with one shot. Classic picture,all it needs is to get some signatures on it.

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Jimmie Crawford · Post by **Jimmie Crawford** » 18 Jun 2004 2:38 pm

Hay guy's and gals'Ron Elliott informed me that he named Bubby's guitar Mag22. not 22Mag.Had to get that right. Thanks Jimmie

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 18 Jun 2004 2:41 pm

More pictures available for viewing at www.ntsga.com Go to the Products page and then left click onto the JCH logo. This will take you to Jimmie's NTSGA webpage where the pictures are posted.

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[This message was edited by Tommy M on 18 June 2004 at 03:45 PM.]

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 19 Jun 2004 2:54 pm

I downloaded the picture. Talk about being able to get them all with one shot. Classic picture,all it needs is to get some signatures on it.

Print it out and send it to the FBI, That way they don't have to put individual pictures up at the Post Office.

Bob Kagy · Post by **Bob Kagy** » 22 Jun 2004 5:39 pm

What was done on the string spacing issue? Did you go with same spacing on the 10 and 12, or is it closer on the 12?

Jimmie Crawford · Post by **Jimmie Crawford** » 23 Jun 2004 11:16 am

same spaceing as the on both e-9th and c-6th

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 23 Jun 2004 1:48 pm

I think Buddy mentioned he liked 3/8 string spacing. That is just a little bit wider than the usual standard of 11/32. I alos have the slightly wider spacing on my Pro 1 Sho-Bud and I like it.........al

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John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 23 Jun 2004 4:00 pm

Is Buddy's initial copedent on the new axe posted anywhere? I know it's subject to change, but would be interested to know his starting point.

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 23 Jun 2004 5:00 pm

In rearranging my pedals A and C, I gave Jimmy a wrong knee lever combination for the new arrangement and had to leave the guitar there for him to correct it. When everything is in its proper place I’ll post the tuning and changes either here or Ernie’s site. Thanks for your interest.

John, Buddy quoted the above in an earlier post on this thread

[This message was edited by Bob Knight on 23 June 2004 at 06:01 PM.]

Bob Kagy · Post by **Bob Kagy** » 24 Jun 2004 4:27 pm

Jimmie, thanks for answering the string spacing question; having them the same makes so much sense to me.

And I think it's awesome that you had the cabinet built for different tones on each neck; what a fantastic option.

Sounds like a guitar that'll set new standards.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 24 Jun 2004 9:16 pm

I added a few more pictures to the JCH Page.

Kudos to Bob Knight for sending them!

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My best,
Ernie

www.buddyemmons.com

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 24 Jun 2004 9:21 pm

Is the guitar the length of a 10 string or a 12 string? In other words, are the keys on the 10 string neck spaced normally and the 12 string key spacing compressed, or are the 12 string keys spaced normally and the 10 string key spacing stretched?

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 25 Jun 2004 2:05 am

As you know Jimmie, I'm sorry I couldn't be there (and Buddy). I was in the studio.

Hope to see you both again soon!

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 25 Jun 2004 4:46 am

As Bob's third picture shows, the keyheads are the same length and the spacing between the tuning pegs is different on each neck, so one of them isn't "normal".

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 7 Feb 2005 8:42 pm

This event was discussed tonight on "The Tribute to Jimmie Crawford" on Steelradio.com

I know some of you haven't seen this post, so I'm bringing it back up to share.

I was proud be considered a friend by Jimmie, I will miss him daily.

Bob

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 7 Feb 2005 10:55 pm

I agree completely, Bob! I'm still in shock...

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Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 8 Feb 2005 4:33 am

Thanks for bringing this thread back,
I was gonna look for it today and
copy the pics.

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