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Danny Hammers
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Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 24 Feb 2011 6:08 pm |
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I guess you can tell from the picture why I’m so very happy
After some instructional lessons from Billy Robinson on his guitar (a one of a kind Derby)
For a long long time after that. in my mind I’ve had a dream steel guitar. And Martin made my dream come true.
The Scale, String spacing, pickup size, pickup brand, and model, was taken from Billy Robinson’s guitar.
Billy came down last weekend and we went over to Martins house to see the guitar (almost done) and he was really impressed
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would have a steel this nice, and with such a great tone and sustain
God has been good to me with a beautiful wife, life and steel guitar
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Gibson Console Grand D8 - Weenick DT-10 - Dynalap S8 - TriboTone Bars
Nashville 112s - Vegas 400
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HowardR
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Posted 24 Feb 2011 8:12 pm
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| Beautiful!.....that's a lot of guitar....it'll keep you busy for a while.....a long while..... |
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Randy Wade
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Batesville, Arkansas, USA
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Posted 24 Feb 2011 9:59 pm
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| Beautiful guitar Danny, Are those 10-1 pickups in there? |
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Danny Hammers
From:
Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 5:55 am
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Thanks Howard and Randy
The pickups are 12-1. It is the same as 10-1 but wider
I loved Jimmy Day's tone, Billy Robinson's and Ron Elliott's too
Also the Derby fret boards (Thanks Margit) are 12 string because the spacing is 3/8
Danny
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Nashville 112s - Vegas 400
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 9:27 am Velly nice !
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Nice D-10. I love that string spacing. Do you need that pedal bar on the bottom? Does it add stiffness to the set-up?
last question: what does that control box in between the necks do? I assume it is a selector switch and vol and tone knobs, but it looks like a floor pedal or something?
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 10:04 am
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| Yes, the look on you face says it all, Danny. Congrats on getting such a fine guitar! |
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Danny Hammers
From:
Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 11:17 am
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Thanks Tom P, Tom W, and Ron W
Well Tom W. The Guitar is real solid.
The bar is to mount My Vol. control, DD-3 and BOBRO. When I get the brackets, The bottom of the bar has holes 1" apart all the way across.
The Tone knob is up high for WaWa effects.
The switch next to it turns the Tone control, on and off.
The last switch to the right, Switches necks and jacks.
reason for this,
with Switch to right puts back neck to right jack and Amp, and front neck to left jack and Tuner
with Switch to left puts back neck to left jack and tuner, and front neck to right jack and Amp.
You might want to read that again. IT WORKS!
The hole thing can be reversed, putting Amp on the left and Tuner on the right. Your option
Danny
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Nashville 112s - Vegas 400
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 1:18 pm
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| Danny, a really nice guitar and design. If you told me what tunings I forgot - what do you have on it? |
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Jeff Spencer
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 1:44 pm
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stunning Danny, from one FM to another, congrats
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Don Sulesky
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Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 2:00 pm
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Another classic steel guitar from the hands of master craftsman Martin (Mike) Weenick.
Enjoy it Danny. I know I love my SD-10.
Played it last night at the FSGC benefit show.
Don
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Jerome Hawkes
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Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 2:14 pm
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that is the neatest idea with the pad "drawer" - i cant believe nobody ever thought of that trick
congrats - you do look like one happy steeler.
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 2:18 pm
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That is one nice ride, Danny, but I noticed that you don't have your seatbelt on!
Good luck with it!
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Danny Hammers
From:
Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 2:42 pm
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Well Jack I have Billy Robinson's C6 tuning on the back neck with a D on top and F on the bottom and he tunes his A's a little sharp.
Right now I have A6 on the front but Billy is wanting he and I to try some of Tom Morrell's tunings
I seen so many of his I don't know were to start.
Thanks everyone 
Danny
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Nashville 112s - Vegas 400
Member:
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Russ Cudney
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Sonoma, California, USA
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Posted 25 Feb 2011 8:26 pm Re: ------------- My new Weenick Console DT-10 ------------
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Look at that grin. Nice D-10. Enjoy!
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Carl Kilmer
From:
East Central, Illinois
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Posted 27 Feb 2011 4:05 pm
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Hi Danny, I really enjoyed talking to you again, and glad you
told me you got it. I must say it's the finest N/P I've ever seen.
I hope it will give you many years of the pleasure you deserve.
Sure wish you could make the Mt. Vernon show. You'll be missed.
Your friend up north.
Carl
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Tom Palmer
From:
East Wenatchee, WA USA (deceased)
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Posted 1 Mar 2011 8:53 am
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| Great looking guitar! Congratulations! - Tom |
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Ron Elliott
From:
Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 1 Mar 2011 6:52 pm 3-1-2011
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Beautiful Danny,..thank you so much,..I sure would love to hear it. My best to you always Bro.
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Gerry Dame
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 4 Mar 2011 12:44 pm I'm new to the forum
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I'm new to all this. I saw your guitar, Danny-Wow. I have a new Remington Double but it doesn't look like yours. Enjoy! Gerry
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Eric Ebner
From:
Texas Republic
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Posted 7 Mar 2011 1:31 pm
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Fine guitar Danny! Enjoy the music and thanks for all your support;-) Any chance you'll be at the Texas Steel Jamboree? All the best!!!
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Danny Hammers
From:
Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 8 Mar 2011 7:31 am
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Thanks Ron, Gerry, and Eric
Say Eric did you see the bar I'm using? That was just made for this guitar. Good to hear from you.
Danny
PS: Not going to make Texas.
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Gibson Console Grand D8 - Weenick DT-10 - Dynalap S8 - TriboTone Bars
Nashville 112s - Vegas 400
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Joe Turner
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Starr, SouthCarolina
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Posted 8 Mar 2011 8:41 pm
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Danny,
I believe this beautiful guitar was well worth the wait.
Looks like Mr. Weenick did a great job
building this "classy" looking non petal steel.
If it sounds half as good as it looks. It will
sound "awesome".As Barney Miller says "it's a
keeper".I know you are very proud of it.
I can't wait to hear you play it. There's
nothing like a brand new steel guitar to give you
inspiration.I remember Don Helms saying the first
time he opened the case of his '49 Gibson Grand console he said quote:
"It even smelled good,...you know how a new guitar smells". 
I'm sure he would have loved this beautiful steel guitar. I think he
would have wanted Martin to build him one just like
yours.
I'll bet you'll be playing all kinds of new licks
the next time I see you. You'll have to share
them with me.I know if your getting
some pointers from the great Billy Robinson,You'll be doing some
terrific bar slants, because Billy the bar slant"King".
Danny,enjoy this fine guitar 
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Brian Hunter
From:
Indianapolis
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Posted 8 Mar 2011 9:14 pm
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Wow! That is beautiful!!
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