Push Pull guide and personal assistance

[Sven Kontio]

I feel obligated to share with you all what I�ve learned over the past years and let you take advantage of the same priceless and invaluable resource available:

First: Clem Schmitz´s booklet "Methodology and practise in Pedal Steel Guitar" which is a unique insight in the Emmons pushpull assembly. This booklet can be bought with or without two dvd´s, but with the dvd´s is the better buy.
The package is only $20 plus $4 postage (US).
Clem, who has been working on these guitars for 40+ years wrote this booklet in 1983 and it´s still probably the best resource available if you want to understand your pushpull.
To buy the book or the package, just email Clem at freedomsauce at comcast dot net.

Second: Clem, residing in Mn, offers hands on repairs on your pp, AND ALSO Skype video assistance if you want to do the work yourself but need the Eyes, Brains and Knowledge of a true pp mechanic extraordinaire to assist you in your work.
For a very resonable amount he will gladly help you to adjust your guitar to perfection. Or if you just want to make sure your guitar is in perfect shape it could be a good idea to contact him.
Again: Just email him at freedomsauce at comcast dot net and he´ll be happy to help you!

I did, and I don´t regret it!

Sven

[Jim Smith]

I have the book but didn't know there were DVDs for it too. What kind of stuff is on them?

[Sven Kontio]

Jim, I do apologize for my extremely late response. The dvd's show how to assemble a pp from empty undercarriage to fully functional instrument, as I remember (it's been some time since I watched them). They make a good add-on to the booklet you have. You can order the dvd's from Clem.

Sven

[Sven Kontio]

Just sat down and watched the DVD´s again and found they were even more educating than I remembered.
Not only does Clem show and explain tuning the changer, installing all rods, bellcranks, springs, collars, drop return springs aso. But he also hands out lots of tips and tricks for you!

The thing about owning a PP is understanding how it works. Order the booklet and dvd´s and you´ll be good to go!

Sven

[Kerry Johnson]

+ Thumbs Up for Clem !

[Sven Kontio]

If you don´t have gotten your copy you need to get it!

TTT

/Sven

[Russell Nugent]

Agreed! In my opinion, Clem knows these guitars better than anyone. And he keeps coming up with ideas on how to improve them.

[Sven Kontio]

TTT

[Herbert Eubanks]

Clem Is the BEST, Thanks Clem for all your help.

[Marty Letz]

Where can I or how do I get my hands on this? Any help appreciated. Marty

[Russell Nugent]

freedomsauce@comcast.net

[Marty Letz]

Thanks for the prompt reply

[Ron Funk]

Sven -

Thanks for reminding us what a valuable resource Clem's products are....and what a valuable personal resource Clem is.

Your pal -

Ron

[Marty Letz]

So I wrote that email address I was given off this thread and still have received no reply is there another way I can obtain this material? I would love to understand more about the mechanics of my push pull. Thanks Marty

[Jon Light]

...CLICK....HERE IT IS ON EBAY

Or you can contact him via his ebay account.

[Marty Letz]

Thanks a bunch. Marty

[Sven Kontio]

Ron,
Thanks for kind words.
Clem, as we both know, is THE resource as far as knowledge of the PushPulls.

No PP-owner should be w/o Clem´s booklet and DVDs.

Your pal -

Sven