Just received my new Clinesmith

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 10 Jun 2010 10:57 am

Just got my new 8 string Clinesmith lap steel. All I can say is wow!

I'll be busy for a while. Carry on with out me.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 10 Jun 2010 11:02 am

VIOLATION! VIOLATION!

You're not allowed to post something like this without PHOTOS!!

Sheesh, where were you brought up??

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 10 Jun 2010 11:23 am

Who has time for photos when a new Clinesmith is in the crib?

I'll get some ups soon.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 10 Jun 2010 11:26 am

YES! Pictures please!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 10 Jun 2010 11:42 am

Congratulations. It will instantly make you play better!

Jon Nygren · Post by **Jon Nygren** » 10 Jun 2010 11:42 am

Pictures are mandatory. You can't just post that and leave.

Hopefully i'll be getting my own soon.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 10 Jun 2010 11:43 am

Bill McCloskey wrote:Who has time for photos when a new Clinesmith is in the crib?

Well, that attitude seems a little selfish to me...

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 10 Jun 2010 11:58 am

Okay, some pretty bad photos from my cell phone.

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Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 10 Jun 2010 12:00 pm

Looks pretty sweet!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 10 Jun 2010 12:02 pm

NOW we're talkin'.

OK, you can go practice now. Thankyavurrymuch.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 10 Jun 2010 12:11 pm

Wow, congratualations Bill. It bears a striking resemblence to this one, that was on display at Jim Palenscar's shop in Oceanside, last month.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 10 Jun 2010 12:16 pm

Congratulations, Bill. After playing Mike Neer's Clinesmith in Dallas, I can understand your time away from the Forum.

We want audio now!!!

Jerry Gleason · Post by **Jerry Gleason** » 10 Jun 2010 1:22 pm

Congrats, Bill. You're a lucky man.

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 10 Jun 2010 3:05 pm

I'm going to be digging into this instrument in a big way. I'll report back as soon as I've had a chance to play it more, but first impressions are just how smooth it is and the sound is so impressive.

I've got c6 with the Junior Brown bottom string. Big difference from my Diana with the open E. Lot of transitioning to do.

William Clark · Post by **William Clark** » 10 Jun 2010 8:46 pm

Lawdy Miss Clawdy!!!! Bill

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 11 Jun 2010 6:50 am

Congrats Bill
Looks like some nice maple. Have fun

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 11 Jun 2010 6:38 pm

Well, I've just spent the most enjoyable time behind a steel that I've ever had. The combination of the tuning and the instrument has opened up a huge window for me. I've been jamming to So What and old Grant Green cd's. Incredible. Not ready to post yet but getting close.

Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 12 Jun 2010 5:51 am

Man I love that! Gorgeous!

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 12 Jun 2010 8:22 am

The pictures don't do it justice.