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Topic: Anyone bought one of these CDs? |
Ron Pruter
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Arizona, USA
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 30 Sep 2011 2:22 am |
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| A brother-in-law bought a book from someone in Canada on building a pedal steel. His finished product worked but I can't say much more for it. |
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Gary Patterson
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Gallatin, TN
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Posted 30 Sep 2011 5:41 am
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I bought an earlier version of this CD ROM a couple years back. It was somewhat informative, but in the end, I didn't find it all that useful. In the final analysis, I'd rather have the money I spent than the CD.
For the record, I did not pursue the building of a PSG from scratch, but rather refurbished and upgraded one I purchased. |
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Michael Yahl
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Troy, Texas!
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Posted 30 Sep 2011 6:55 am
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Ron, I purchased this book as I knew absolutely nothing of the construction of the PSG. I found it helpful in gaining an understanding of the instrument and the components involved.
The plans and drawings are rudimentary by my standards as a Manufacturing Engineer, but at the same time they are easy to understand and the parts are designed with the home builder in mind who has limited tools and skills in constructing these types of parts. You can build a PSG from these drawings although it won't be anything fancy but should be functional. The plans also allow for a good amount of modification to suit individual taste and style.
I've seen many reviews of this publication with a somewhat negative slant as many folks believe that they will be able to build a PSG comparable to an Emmons when they've never built anything like this before. It covers the basic mechanics, layout, and proportions to complete a design that you can call your own.
Although I personally would not build per the plans in this book, as my skills are vastly different from the average backyard builder, I did find this a good resource of knowledge and understanding as there are few, if any other, publications that are similar.
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"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 1:45 am
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Thanks everyone.
Mike, my Professional is coming along fine. The two-tone finish looks like glass.
I spent the last two weekends buffing alumminum. I think this thing's actually been refurbed before. The end plates look like they've been sanded down a little thin in places. I want new legs but don't want to pay that much for four upside down mic. stands. I'll post pictures when I'm done.
Mike. Will you be at the SWSG show in January? Ron...
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Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
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Michael Yahl
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Troy, Texas!
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 6:21 am
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Yes, I'll be at the Phoenix show this year.
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"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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