Li'l Izzy The Original Buffer Is Available Once Again

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 20 May 2013 5:02 pm

With Li'l Izzy, you'll finally have that great sound you've always been chasing. Now, even when using all the popular effects, you'll still enjoy clean highs and warm overtones. You can reduce the treble on your amp, get rid of noise, and at the same time, have amazing tone and great string separation. How can your guitar instantly sound so good? That clean sound has always been there, but old techniques have kept it masked. Now, with the technology of today's Li'l Izzy, you can enjoy amazing sound. Just be sure you always plug Li'l Izzy directly into your guitar. Always! Let Li'l Izzy protect your sound from everything that's trying to dull it. You've invested in a great guitar and amplifier. Plug in a Li'l Izzy today and get all the sound you've paid for. Here's what today's top players are saying about Li'l Izzy:

'The Li'l Izzy cleans up a guitars mid-range in a pleasing way, and seems to level out all three ranges. low, mid, high, without a lot of knob twisting. I'm glad to see it back.'
. . . Mike Cass, steel guitarist, Ray Price and The Cherokee Cowboys

'Li'l Izzy really brings out the harmonics in my guitar and a nice sparkle on the top end. I've used it on sessions, live gigs, TV work and I'm always pleased the way it makes my steel set in the mix. Li'l Izzy is an exceptional product.'
. . . Gary Carter, steel guitarist The Marty Stuart Show

"Immediately after plugging in my Li'l Izzy I noticed a tube like presence with much improved string separation and definition, particularly in the low's and low-mids. Thank you for making such a great product."
. . . Buck Reid, steel guitarist Lyle Lovett's Large Band,

'Li'l Izzy really cleans up the chimes, especially on the wound strings. It has added such a great option for variety in tone. Great unit and addition to any rig.'
. . . Tommy White, steel guitarist, The Grand Ole Opry

Order your Li'l Izzy today. email us for complete information

cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com

C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024

Joseph V. Sapp · Post by **Joseph V. Sapp** » 22 May 2013 6:43 am

I've had my "Izzy Plus"...for more years than I can remember and wouldn't think of playing a gig without it...to these ol' ears,,,it gives you the cleanest sound,,"period",,Hands down !!!

Respectfully

Joe

Dickie Whitley · Post by **Dickie Whitley** » 22 May 2013 2:09 pm

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 22 May 2013 4:05 pm

Dickie,
Thank you for asking. Presently waiting for the Li'l Izzy photos. In the mean time, here's one of an original Izzy Plus.

Same package and dimensions as Li'l Izzy.

Again, thank you for your interest.
Best regards,
Craig Baker

cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com

C. M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024

C.M. Baker Electronics

Dickie Whitley · Post by **Dickie Whitley** » 22 May 2013 4:07 pm

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 22 May 2013 4:27 pm

Certainly Dickie. By the way, the new Li'l Izzy is powder coated all one color, space blue, rather than the previous two-tone paint scheme shown in the photo above.

Craig

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 26 May 2013 7:42 am

Shown, is an original Li'l Izzy from 1977, with the two-color paint scheme used at the time. The new generation of Li'l Izzy is all blue

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 29 May 2013 8:19 pm

Received mine a couple weeks ago. Liked it so much I got another!
The L'il Izzy really cleans up the chimes, especially on the wound strings. Just a great unit and addition to any rig. Thanks Craig!

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 29 May 2013 8:53 pm

When steeler Gary Morse (Highway 101; Brooks & Dunn) lived in Los Angeles, he borrowed my L'il Izzy and I somehow never got it back. Guess I'd better nag him for a return...it's only been a 30-year or so loan!

Craig, how does the Izzy sound compared to the Goodrich Matchbox 7A? Are they different in what they do and how?

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 29 May 2013 10:12 pm

My Izzy Plus is from around 1978 or so. I added a hole to be able to adjust the boost without removing the cover, and I sprayed it metallic gray because I couldn't stand the color scheme.

Still works fine! No boost needed with steel, a bit of added power is sometimes good for regular electric guitars – on the very rare occasions when I want a bit of distortion.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 30 May 2013 12:09 am

Per, I'd done that to mine. When I had my Session 500, my fuzz of choice was to dime the Izzy Plus, saturating the snot out of the input. Liked it better than the Boss Tone.

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 30 May 2013 8:08 am

Tommy, John, Per and Lane,
Thank you all for your comments regarding Li'l Izzy. The compliments from many loyal fans made the decision to re-introduce Li'l Izzy to a new generation of players an easy one. Again, thank you, and all the others we've heard from. I hope Li'l Izzy will help all of you continue to play great sounding music.

Sincerely, Craig Baker

C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024
U. S. A.

cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com

Jack Ritter · Post by **Jack Ritter** » 30 May 2013 1:49 pm

Just got me 1 of these ordered. The MO is on the way, Craig. Jack

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 30 May 2013 4:51 pm

Thank you for the order Jack. I hope you'll be delighted with your Li'l Izzy.

Craig Baker

Ray Beck · Post by **Ray Beck** » 31 May 2013 8:17 am

PM Sent!

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 26 Jun 2013 5:32 am

Craig, I used the Little Izzy many years ago. Everyone was. I looked for it everywhere and couldn't find it.

After receiving my new one I plugged it in last night while practicing and was surprised once again.

The very first thing I noticed was how it cleaned up the mud in the lower frequencies greatly improving string separation when playing chords or single note solos.

It did add a tad bit of highs to the plain strings. So, after rolling just a little of the highs off my parametric EQ I had the plain strings exactly where I wanted them and the wound strings exactly where I wanted them.

One question. Why did you ever stop making this thing?

I'm a user again!

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 26 Jun 2013 7:57 am

Plain and simple... If you don't have one, get one...

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 26 Jun 2013 8:16 am

Sid,
Thank you for your kind praise of Li'l Izzy. I am delighted that you are enjoying the sound it provides. When Li'l Izzy was introduced, back in 1977, it was the only pure buffer available. We were alone in the marketplace and especially so, since it was designed specifically for the steel guitar. There's no question that when it comes to tone, steel guitarists are far more discriminating than many other musicians. We were fortunate to have endorsements from most of the top players in Nashville and over the years, many people purchased the units.

Back around 1979 or 1980, Guitar Player magazine did a short article covering Li'l Izzy. That was a double-edged sword for us. Of course we loved the coverage, but it wasn't long until several buffers appeared, from much larger organizations. Even so, Li'l Izzy is still the only buffer we know of, that plugs directly into the guitar, where the most benefit is realized.

Today however, it's a new "ballgame" For the most part, the amplifiers and speakers are far superior to those of the late 70s. The guitars are precision instruments, and The Steel Guitar Forum is here today providing information on every subject that touches the steel guitar community. However, one doesn't have to read far to realize that the Forum is filled with posts from a new generation of steel guitar players who have invested their time and their hard-earned money and they're still not happy with their sound. So, that's why we're back. It just made sense to plug in the soldering iron. . . one more time.

Thank you again Sid, and all the others who have said nice things about Li'l Izzy.

Respectfully,

Craig Baker

706-485-8792

cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com

C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 26 Jun 2013 8:18 am

double

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 26 Jun 2013 12:18 pm

I got one from Craig at the GA show, but have been out of town ever since. Looking forward to hooking her up this weekend.

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 3 Jul 2013 4:15 pm

Craig Baker wrote:Thank you Scott.

How's that new GFI sounding?

Regards,
Craig Baker

706-485-8792

cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com

C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 3 Jul 2013 6:06 pm

Looking forward to getting mine too...

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 4 Jul 2013 5:35 am

Let me chime in on this topic. In the 1980's I bought an Izzy Plus at the ISGC. I wore it out a few years later and never had that sound again. I am so pleased to see Mr. Baker is making the product again. I will be ordering another one ASAP.

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 5 Jul 2013 3:13 am

I got mine a couple of months ago and couldnt be happier. Somehow I lost the two I bought years ago and have missed them ever since. As everyone has said, the mids and lows clean up and chimes ring much better. Thanks again, Craig!

MC

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 5 Jul 2013 10:14 am

...Just rec'd and test drove mine and now I HEAR what all the note separation and end of lower muddiness comments are all about... fantastic!!! Kudos to Craig for a terrific product !!

Li'l Izzy The Original Buffer Is Available Once Again

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