Clinesmith 8 string Frypan ( soundclip added... and another)

Todd Clinesmith · Post by **Todd Clinesmith** » 30 Jul 2018 6:32 am

I started this pattern back in February, and have been working diligently since, dialing in the details. I have been making shoe pickups for several years now, but this particular new shoe has been in the works for about a year. The shoe is the main reason I built the pan model. I wanted to build a proper "home" for the new shoes. Kinda the cart before the horse...
I have had requests to build a similar model for years , which lead to my Cast Aluminum Clinesmith guitar, which has it's own unique voice. I wanted this to sound like an old pan and it does. It features a long scale of 24.625 inches. String spacing of 2.375 at the nut and 2.75 inches at the bridge. I will be starting a 6 string long scale pattern very soon.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 30 Jul 2018 6:56 am

Stunning ... ðŸ¤

Todd Clinesmith · Post by **Todd Clinesmith** » 30 Jul 2018 8:15 am

A nod from 'da man.... Thanks Rick

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 30 Jul 2018 8:33 am

Todd, that looks killer! Great work as usual.

Brad Davis · Post by **Brad Davis** » 30 Jul 2018 8:48 am

Drool

Jerry Wagner · Post by **Jerry Wagner** » 30 Jul 2018 8:49 am

So Cooool, Todd. And so true to the original. Is the neck hollow? Seems like I've read somewhere that some Ric A25's had solid necks. Those shoes look really heavy! Looking forward to a sweet Hawaiian audio clip.
Jerry

Levi Gemmell · Post by **Levi Gemmell** » 30 Jul 2018 12:45 pm

Just stunning, Todd! I'll be hanging out to hear some capable hands put one of these through its paces.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 30 Jul 2018 12:50 pm

A gorgeous reflection of steel guitar's hallowed history married to the best of modern craftsmanship, drizzled with a heaping helping of tase and design skill. Congrats, Todd.

Joe Breeden · Post by **Joe Breeden** » 30 Jul 2018 2:16 pm

Congratulations Todd, it looks beautiful.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 30 Jul 2018 2:43 pm

Magnificent! Long scale Frypans are the best sounding of all IMO. The alpha and omega.

Allen Hutchison · Post by **Allen Hutchison** » 30 Jul 2018 2:44 pm

Lord help me - I want one. (& a 6 string)

Ralph Czitrom · Post by **Ralph Czitrom** » 30 Jul 2018 3:29 pm

Jeez Todd - I thought Iâ€™d already reached steel guitar Nirvana with my 7 string Cast Aluminum Clinesmith....

Scott Thomas · Post by **Scott Thomas** » 30 Jul 2018 3:58 pm

Even knowing this was coming couldn't prepare me for what I'm seeing. Absolutely amazing!!!!

Now I just need to decide, 8 string or 6?

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 30 Jul 2018 4:04 pm

This is going to kill the resale market for the vintage ones I predict.

Jon Zimmerman · Post by **Jon Zimmerman** » 30 Jul 2018 4:05 pm

Ditto all these fine folks' remarks. Am sure those who take ownership will prize all the care and detail put into this effort, Todd. Take a bow!

Stephen Cowell · Post by **Stephen Cowell** » 30 Jul 2018 4:41 pm

Looks like Jim Newberry just got one!

Jim Newberry · Post by **Jim Newberry** » 30 Jul 2018 6:21 pm

Hope my thumb's healed up by the time it arrives (bone spur surgery on my picking thumb this morning)! Should be.

I told Todd that it may fall in to more talented hands, but not more appreciative ones. Todd, youâ€™re a master and I feel very fortunate to be able to experience ownership of some of your fine creations!

Jim

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 30 Jul 2018 6:25 pm

Superb !!

Only thing I see, is that it's better that what a new Rick was

Great to see a venerable design brought back to the forefront Todd !!

Joshua Clements · Post by **Joshua Clements** » 30 Jul 2018 6:49 pm

Wow. I will be giving you a call soon to discuss the possibility of purchasing one of these.

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 30 Jul 2018 8:33 pm

Just beautiful. To those who may be on the fence....Todd does stellar work. I have a Clinesmith Cast Aluminum and love it. You won't be sorry with a Frypan.

Todd Clinesmith · Post by **Todd Clinesmith** » 31 Jul 2018 7:06 am

Thanks all for the comments. I am trying to keep the price on these affordable, while not sacrificing any details or tone . The pickup is remarkable.

The neck is solid. I read in the Rickenbacker book that the early runs were solid necks. Adolph, I guess thought they sounded the best because of the sustain. I think they went to hollow to save on materials. The guitar weighs about 7.5 lbs.
There are some imperfections here and there in the castings , but that is the nature of a cast piece. The foundry I work with is one of the best!

I am working on a "ipad" recording, so the quality will be ..what it is, an ipad recording.

Here's a few more photos of details.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 31 Jul 2018 7:10 am

Todd, do you see a 22.5" scale 7-string in your crystal ball?

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 31 Jul 2018 7:14 am

Some guys have just TOO much talent!

Erv

Todd Clinesmith · Post by **Todd Clinesmith** » 31 Jul 2018 7:23 am

Thank you Erv.

Jack, If I had enough interest I would make an 8 string sized 22.5 " scale guitar, that could also be made as a 7. I have had interest from one other in a 22.5 scale guitar.
I would not make a 6 string sized short scale since there are many of these out there. I know they are still hard to get, but it is the most common of the frypans .

Todd

Bill Groner · Post by **Bill Groner** » 31 Jul 2018 11:24 am

Make sure those decking screws are countersunk deep enough!

Very nice frypan.

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