My First " Left Handed " Justice Steel Guitar

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 11 Nov 2011 6:57 am

Well, here is my first "left handed' Justice.
Actually it was not to bad of a build. Went a lot smoother than folks had told me it would.

The Gentleman I built this for, Mr. Scottie Baker back in Champaign IL. is not a Forum member and ask me to post this for him, he's a mighty proud man today.

It was way different to build, as Scottie plays left handed on top, but pedals the same as most of us do with our left foot.
Scottie went from a D-10 to this SD-10 with 5 pedals and 5 knee levers. ( Pictures below )

Scottie is going to try and join the Forum next week maybe, and he'll most likely post at that time.
Congratulation Scottie and THANK YOU.

Patrick Janka · Post by **Patrick Janka** » 11 Nov 2011 7:25 am

Looks great, congrats to both of you!

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 11 Nov 2011 9:07 am

Fred, thats an absolute beauty. Martin.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 11 Nov 2011 11:12 am

Wow, that's gorgeous. And his playing style is interesting to say the least.

Hans Penner · Post by **Hans Penner** » 11 Nov 2011 11:26 am

Fred, that is soo shiny that I thought the third picture had been photo-shopped. It looks like part of the left rear leg is missing. I zoomed in and found it to be an illusion due to the extreme mirror-like finish. Looks great.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 11 Nov 2011 3:23 pm

Well done Fred my friend. another one of those Midwest Baker Boys. Larry

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 11 Nov 2011 3:52 pm

Wow you finished that in a hurry MR Fred

I was in Fred shop earlier this week and at that time there was a lot to finish.

Good job - looks great

Joe Naylor
www.steelset.com

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 11 Nov 2011 6:11 pm

HI FRED,

Can you share Scotty's copedant?

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 11 Nov 2011 6:15 pm

That's beautiful Fred. Absolutely gorgeous.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 11 Nov 2011 6:42 pm

Thank you all for your comments and well wishes.
As they say, its a labor of love.

Roger, let me see if I can get that together for posting.

Bob Mc Donald · Post by **Bob Mc Donald** » 12 Nov 2011 2:32 pm

WOW. that is awesome.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 12 Nov 2011 3:24 pm

I saw Scotty at the Steel convention and he told me he had ordered a new Justice psg. What a cool looking steel!! Scotty is a great player. He was one of the first pedal steel guitar players that I would go to hear on a regular basis. His playing was inspirational to a whole bunch of us young steel players back in the day. He's gonna love this steel.

Bob Vantine · Post by **Bob Vantine** » 12 Nov 2011 3:56 pm

WOW ! ......

but that doesn't even sum it up

only thing

..... it being a lefty , should the logos be on the opposite ends ?

beautiful guitar Fred ..... great job !

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 12 Nov 2011 5:50 pm

Bob M. thank you Sir.

Bob W. you know, back when I ran with Russ Woolen and the Smith brothers Harold & Butch, we went and checked out Scottie several times. He was a very good player back then as well. Ah, the good ole days.

Bob V. yes, I thought long and hard about the logo's and the thing I settled on is.
Its only a "lefty" to Scotty and he don't see the logo anyway. So to the audience its just a Justice steel guitar, so I let it read that way. Made since to me.

Robert Tripp · Post by **Robert Tripp** » 13 Nov 2011 6:07 am

Beautiful guitar Fred as always, I gotta get over to see you one of these days. May have to get you to come over and do some recording in your spare time.

Rob

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 13 Nov 2011 12:35 pm

Fred, I didn't know you knew Russ Woolen. I am headed to a memorial jam dedicated to Russ later on today. He was a great guy. I see Harold Smith every once in awhile. I'll mention you to him the next time I see him. That sure is a pretty steel you built for Scotty.

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 16 Nov 2011 8:26 pm

Fred, thats a beautiful guitar.. Will you have a demo room in Dallas? I would love to play one again sometime only with an amp this time.. You do some great work!

Bob Vantine · Post by **Bob Vantine** » 16 Nov 2011 9:05 pm

maybe Wally could play one on National TV

now that he's a TV star !

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 16 Nov 2011 10:21 pm

Hi Wally, I'll have the booth where I been since they went to that hotel. Right out in front of the Restaurant.
I usually have about three or four guitars with Nashville 112 amps set up to play thru. Come on by and ware one out Wally and thanks for your kind words.

Scottie Baker · Post by **Scottie Baker** » 16 Nov 2011 11:46 pm

Hey, I want to thank all you guy:s for your wonderful coments,--Fred did a great job on my guitar, I can;t wait to get it Friday -- Thanks again --Scottie--Will comment again later.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 17 Nov 2011 4:28 am

Hey Scottie, welcome to the Steel Guitar Forum Pal.
Yes in deed, we want to see some pictures of YOU and your new guitar real soon.

I just tracked the guitar and it looks like Monday is the est. delivery date.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 17 Nov 2011 5:00 am

Roger Shackelton, better late than never sir.
here is Scottie's copedent on his left handed Justice guitar.

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 17 Nov 2011 5:49 am

Bob, That was a lot of fun.. Nice folks to work with.. It was 117degrees that day! The helicopter was on the jagged edge of performance... Jerry, the star of the show is the real deal, no acting there...

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 17 Nov 2011 9:06 am

Roger I forgot to ask you, are you a left handed player?

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 17 Nov 2011 4:08 pm

HI Fred,

No, I'm a Right Handed Norwegian, but Erv Niehaus is a Left Handed Norwegian.

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