Just ordered a Clinesmith D10 [UPDATE]

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Apr 2012 5:24 am

And, man, am I ever looking forward to it! Mine will be a D-10--that's a lot of strings, but I have some ideas.... I've been dreaming about this for a long time.

Here she is!

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Stan Schober · Post by **Stan Schober** » 27 Apr 2012 5:27 am

What a beauty !

( Are you starting a Kleinschmidt Kollection ? )

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Apr 2012 5:43 am

Stan Schober wrote:What a beauty !

( Are you starting a Kleinschmidt Kollection ? )

I only have my S-8 lap steel at the moment, but that is a pretty good idea, Stan!

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 27 Apr 2012 5:44 am

Congratulations Mike. I can't wait to hear what you do with this baby.

All the best,

Bob

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 27 Apr 2012 6:52 am

Go Mike go! This is a dream of mine too - when I feel I've earned it with sufficient dedication and skill, which you certainly have.

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 27 Apr 2012 6:55 am

Mike Anderson wrote:Go Mike go! This is a dream of mine too - when I feel I've earned it with sufficient dedication and skill, which you certainly have.

P.S. you do realize pics and sound clips are mandatory of course.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 Apr 2012 7:23 am

Wow! Congrats, Mike. What a gorgeous steel guitar. D-10... I'll be interested to see what tunings you settle on. I'm constantly changing my 10-string Epiphone from extended C6 to E13 to A6, etc. Is the Clinesmith D-10 a long scale like the S-8?

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 27 Apr 2012 8:34 am

I'm looking thru the pics of Clinesmiths I've collected and I believe our own Bob Hoffnar has just such an instrument.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 27 Apr 2012 8:49 am

Mike Neer wrote:I've been dreaming about this for a long time.

Don't worry, you'll get over it..., in a few more lifetimes!
That's one bad motorscooter.

James Hartman · Post by **James Hartman** » 27 Apr 2012 9:09 am

Wow. Looks like the 'heavy metal' version.

It's beautiful.

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 27 Apr 2012 9:38 am

Congrads Mike! ... looking forward to hearing you make her sing

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 27 Apr 2012 9:56 am

Beautiful __ Bigsby sitting on top of a Stringmaster.
I like it!

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 27 Apr 2012 10:43 am

Wow ... The shorter apron ... Bellissima

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 27 Apr 2012 11:01 am

I want an apron...it could have my stage name on it: "Loudmouth Newb".

Wayne D. Clark · Post by **Wayne D. Clark** » 27 Apr 2012 11:36 am

MY, OH, MY, OH, MY, MIKE WHAT HAVE YOU GON AND DONE, MY DADY USTO SAY. ON THE OTHER HAND EVERY ONE IS ENTITLED TO FULFILL AT LEAST ONE DREAM IN HIS OR HER LIFE TIME. WHAT A BEAUTY, YOU PICKED OUT A NAME FOR HER YET MIKE?

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Apr 2012 11:37 am

Rick Collins wrote:Beautiful __ Bigsby sitting on top of a Stringmaster.
I like it!

That's exactly it.

I've had the consoles and they are really wonderful, but I feel like I want something a bit less formal.

@Doug, I'm really looking forward to exploring some more options tuning-wise. I have some good ideas for the stuff I want to play.

Geoff Cline · Post by **Geoff Cline** » 27 Apr 2012 11:44 am

Seems like a match made in musical heaven, Mike. Congratulations.

And those 10 string necks work really good with 9 too!

Andre Haqvinsson · Post by **Andre Haqvinsson** » 27 Apr 2012 11:58 am

Ordered a D-10 last year wich soon should be ready, unfortunately we got
a close family member who got really sick and that turned the family
upside down so well have to wait a little for the shipping,

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 27 Apr 2012 1:14 pm

Can't wait to hear what you do with this - the Rolls Royce of modern steels!

Rob Fenton · Post by **Rob Fenton** » 27 Apr 2012 2:46 pm

Hey Mike,

Good timing on this thread!

A couple of weeks ago, I called Todd to order one of these plank-style guitars, and much to my amazement, he offered to sell me the very one I'd been admiring in the forum pictures.

He just received my money yesterday.
I can't wait to play a guitar that is such an internet darling!

Thanks for your great website Mike. I love the interviews.
Tons of great info, and I have really enjoyed your playing in the clips. I've been listening to them a lot, as I devour all of the Clinesmith steel sound-bites and video-clips I can find...

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Apr 2012 3:21 pm

Rob, congratulations on such a sweet purchase. Be sure to let us all know how you like it.

Good luck with it!

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 27 Apr 2012 3:23 pm

Rob Fenton wrote:Tons of great info, and I have really enjoyed your playing in the clips. I've been listening to them a lot, as I devour all of the Clinesmith steel sound-bites and video-clips I can find...

Rob, we`re so much on the same page it ain`t even funny. I get vicarious chills and thrills every time I find out someone has ordered or received a Clinesmith.

Now you need to get your own copy of the Bigsby book http://www.amazon.ca/The-Story-Paul-Big ... 945&sr=8-1

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 27 Apr 2012 5:12 pm

Wouldn't it be great to hear ol' PA's comments from the grave on these updated versions of his classics? Spooky maybe..., but cool none the less.

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 27 Apr 2012 9:46 pm

Mike, your D 10 will sound like a pedal right out of the box. Is the second neck going to be a 24 1/2" scale?

By the way, I have a Remington D10 and love those ten strings all to pieces. They will open up an entirely new world of chords and tunings for you. I can't wait to hear your first posting.

Rob Fenton · Post by **Rob Fenton** » 28 Apr 2012 5:33 am

To Mike Neer: Thanks, I will have fun with it, I'm sure. Can't wait to hear what you'll come up with on your D10.

To Mike Anderson: A friend of mine has the Bigsby book, and I've looked through it. Beautiful pictures. You're right though. I do need my own copy...

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