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Steve Pawlak
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Post by Steve Pawlak »

I can't wait till Fred retires when everyone will realize what fantastic guitars he builds and the price will triple!
Get one while you still can
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Fred Justice
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Post by Fred Justice »

Hey thanks Steve, good to hear from you buddy.
Well, you might have a longer wait than you thought.
Don't know how long it will be, but I'm going to take it right out to the end till I drop.
I love building these guitars, every guitar just keeps raising my spirits.
The good Lord willing and Ibuprofen, I'll keep slugging away. :D
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Post by Ben Rubright »

'Slugging Away'......Fred, isn't that a Bill Anderson song made famous by Jean Shepard?
D10 Emmons LeGrande SKH (rebuilt by Billy Knowles), D10 Emmons Push/Pull (setup by Billy Knowles) , SD10 Rittenberry
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Fred Justice
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Ben I couldn't tell you, as I didn't listen to Jean Shepard too much.
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Can't say it better

Post by Andy DePaule »

Fred Justice wrote: The good Lord willing and Ibuprofen, I'll keep slugging away. :D
Can't say it better than that.
Why do some people retire anyway?
Maybe they didn't love what they did for a living.
Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project.
Steve Pawlak
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Post by Steve Pawlak »

I still have mine Fred
Don't play it as much as I would like to but always a joy when I do

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Chris Robbins
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I agree great guitars and a even greater friend
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Dick Hitchcock
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Post by Dick Hitchcock »

What they said. :D
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Justice Pro Lite 4x5.... NV112.... Steel seat.
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Jeff Triplett
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Post by Jeff Triplett »

Another masterpiece by Fred Justice.
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Show Pro Custom D-10, Justice D10 - Weldon Myrick Edition, Emmons D-10 LeGrande II, Emmons D10 P/P, Sho-Bud Pro II Custom, Telonics and Quilter Amps.
Allan Haley
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Post by Allan Haley »

The S-10 Pro Fred built for me gets played everyday.It always gets a compliment when I take it to a gig (right up until I start playing). :wink:
Will Houston
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Post by Will Houston »

Every time I see a pic of one of Fred's steels, first thing that comes to my mind is QUALITY !!! Beautiful steels Fred.
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Scott Nipper
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I was in the Phoenix area recently and I was in the market for a steel. I emailed Fred and he called me right away. I met him at his shop the next day.

I can't tell you how gracious and inviting and warm a gentleman he was. He showed me a steel he's working on and then let me sit down and play his own personal one.

I, of course, suck because I'm a newbie. I hadn't really "tested" any other steels other than the two student models I've had. Man, his pedals play, feel, and sound GREAT!

He then sat down and proceeded to play. Oh, man. Fred, if I ever get to the point where I'm half as good as you, I'll die a happy man.

Well, I was looking for a 12-string (cuz as a guitar player I want those lower guitar notes) so I didn't buy from him but I had one of the most memorable experiences ever and I'll never forget my few minutes in his company.

Thanks, Fred!
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Travis Jenkins
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Post by Travis Jenkins »

I was in AZ a few months ago and Fred took time to meet me at his home. He let me watch him build a cool guitar. I was impressed with his guitars and he let me try out #1 and then played it properly for me :). Also would like to thank him for asking about my status with GOD, not many people are open about that subject.

Travis.
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Post by Ron Hogan »

Fred,
Are your pull rods aluminium or stainless (attached to the bell crank)?

Ron
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Fred Justice
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Post by Fred Justice »

304 stainless Ron. :D
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Robert Rhea
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Post by Robert Rhea »

Really looking forward to getting my Pro Lite in a couple of months!
***Bob***
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