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Topic: Lynn Stafford - the rumors are true!! |
Bryan Daste
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 20 May 2014 3:03 pm |
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Just had my Emmons p/p S-12 gone over by Lynn Stafford for a tune-up and copedant change. WOW! What a difference! Slop and rattles have been reduced to an imperceptible amount...this thing plays like butter dripping off a hot biscuit. Wish I'd done this years ago! And the attention to detail - for instance, Lynn put a little white paint in the number labels on the pedal rods so they would be more visible in low stage light...
Thanks Lynn! |
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Steve Spitz
From:
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 20 May 2014 4:35 pm Lynn Stafford
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| Plus one for Lynn's work. Great set up, really precise in every way. He's great to work with as well. You guys on the west coast are lucky. If you're considering some work, I'd say let him do it. |
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Brian Saulsman
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 20 May 2014 5:39 pm
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Lynn worked on a guitar for me. I really appreciate the quality of his work, but his willingness to explain everything to a new player like me was really over the top.
Thanks Lynn! I love my "new" guitar!
Brian Saulsman |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 20 May 2014 6:47 pm
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Guy's a bum, I'd never buy a guitar from him.
OK, so I already bought two. I might not buy a third.
But I probably would. |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 21 May 2014 7:33 am
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Lynn's work is as good as it gets. If he totally rebuilds a guitar it looks better than new. I say that because some customers only want a set up change and a lube job and adjustment, you can be assured that it will be done right.
Ken I know you are just joking. (You do not need another steel). 
Larry Behm
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'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS bars, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Stereo Steel amp, Telonics 15” speaker.
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 21 May 2014 7:57 am
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Another bandwagon I'll be happy to jump on... Lynn's work is spectacular, precise, and beautiful. We're very lucky to have craftsmen like him to keep us on the road!
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Stop by the Steel Store at: www.markvanallen.com
www.musicfarmstudio.com |
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Jack Strayhorn
From:
Winston-Salem, NC
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Posted 21 May 2014 8:04 am
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| I'd authorize him to work on my guitar any day! |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 21 May 2014 8:09 pm
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| Lynn Stafford does outstanding work. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 21 May 2014 9:33 pm
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Not a rumor. It's a fact. I've seen him at work.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting. |
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David Cubbedge
From:
Toledo,Ohio, USA
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Posted 22 May 2014 8:15 am
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I've never had Lynn work on my steels, but when upgrading my equipment last year he was extremely helpful to me during a phone call, answering all my questions.
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Red Emmons D10 fatback #2246D with sweet Hugh Briley split cases, Black Emmons S10 #1466S, '73 Fender "Snakeskin" Twin Reverb, Peavey Nashville 400, Line 6 Pod XT, Fender 400, Fender Stringmaster Double-8, too many guitars, one bass! |
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 May 2014 2:57 pm
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He made my acquisition of Emmons parts a breeze. No small thing. Ron Pruter
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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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Bryan Daste
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 24 May 2014 11:09 am
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| Just an addendum, I was so impressed with Lynn's work on my Emmons that I also had him set up my Dekley steel - let me tell you, he took it from zero to hero. What I thought was just a "clunky" feeling guitar is now as smooth as can be. And, just by chatting with Lynn about the work he did, I have gleaned some very useful info about how to keep my instruments playing great. Bonus! |
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 29 May 2014 8:55 am Thanks!
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I just wanted to thank Bryan for posting his kind remarks about the work I did on his guitars.
I also want to thank all my friends that were kind enough to post something nice. Besides my long-term friends, like Larry Behm and Jack Strayhorn, it's truly amazing to me just to realize just how many customers that have become friends over the last few years, through helping them with their needs (rebuild/restoration projects or set-up work). It's all been a very rewarding experience for me, as I really enjoy being of help to folks within our wonderful steel community.
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 29 May 2014 12:13 pm
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| this thing plays like butter dripping off a hot biscuit. |
--- ummm, that would be a good thing then?  |
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Bryan Daste
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 29 May 2014 2:47 pm
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 29 May 2014 5:21 pm Lynn
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I have seen Lynn's work.. it's among the very best I've ever seen. Props to ya Lynn!
JW
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Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
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Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 30 May 2014 7:41 am
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Two of my favorite peeps Lynn,and Bryan!!
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 31 May 2014 4:40 pm Msa
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| I recently got a MSA D10 from Lynn and it is everything and more than what I expected. It plays better than anything that I ever had. The only thing I am having problem is the L knees are more to the right than my Carter but I am getting better with practice. Thanks Lynn for a great steel and service. Bob |
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