Clinesmith 6 string Frypan price

Tom Snook · Post by **Tom Snook** » 17 May 2020 2:50 am

Not that I'm worthy of such a truly magnificent professional grade instrument,but what's the price and are there any seconds or blemished guitars for sale?
ALOHA

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 17 May 2020 3:46 am

https://www.clinesmithinstruments.com/cast-aluminum

Chuck Moore · Post by **Chuck Moore** » 17 May 2020 8:44 am

I'm not worthy either. But that didn't keep me from buying this lovely fry pan last week. I opted for a satin finish with black fret board. $1900.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 17 May 2020 9:56 am

Do what you have to do to acquire a Clinesmith Frypan. Iâ€™m far from worthy of such a fine instrument, but it happens to be my favorite guitar of my lifetime. If youâ€™re waiting for a used one to come up, my guess is itâ€™ll be a while.

Joe Scherzi · Post by **Joe Scherzi** » 17 May 2020 3:56 pm

IMO @ $1900 that Clinesmith Frypan is a great deal. I was going to say "it's a steal" but that might get confusing. Congrats Chuck!

Tom Snook · Post by **Tom Snook** » 17 May 2020 4:55 pm

No prices on the website, I'm possibly willing to spend my $1,200 check on a short scale 6 string .you only live once.of course I would have to buy a small tube amp also,that would be all I would need to make it through this crazy pandumbic.Hawaiian Steel Guitar!
ALOHA

Todd Clinesmith · Post by **Todd Clinesmith** » 17 May 2020 6:56 pm

Thanks for the comments guys.
I am not putting these Frypans on my website for the time being. I am just advertising on my facebook page, word of mouth, and I have advertised on the forum.

I do not get seconds or blemished castings. If I do I send em back to my foundry , but they rarely send me anything I would not like. I will say every one of these castings will have some slight imperfections which is natural in sand castings. Be it either a sand inclination or porosity. I like to refer to them as birth marks, and it does make em unique, and recognizable. The foundries I work with are top notch, and work with little ole me pretty well.

Joe is correct with my pricing at $1900. I am making these in long scale 6,7,and 8 string models. As well as short scale 8 strings. I have built 1 short scale 7 on an 8 string body.

As for now I have no plans on building a short scale 6 string. I would need several orders to get a model like this to pay for itself. I have put feelers out there and it does not seem I have the support to get this model off the ground. If I had 8 or so folks who wanted one, that would encourage me to make a pattern for a short 6.

Tom, if you have any other questions, I would be happy to answer them here or by email.

Mike Schway · Post by **Mike Schway** » 18 May 2020 6:57 am

Todd Clinesmith wrote:
...Joe is correct with my pricing at $1900. I am making these in long scale 6,7,and 8 string models. As well as short scale 8 strings. I have built 1 short scale 7 on an 8 string body.

As for now I have no plans on building a short scale 6 string. I would need several orders to get a model like this to pay for itself. I have put feelers out there and it does not seem I have the support to get this model off the ground. If I had 8 or so folks who wanted one, that would encourage me to make a pattern for a short 6.

What is the string spacing at the nut and saddle for the 22/8 vs the 24/6?

Thanks.

Todd Clinesmith · Post by **Todd Clinesmith** » 18 May 2020 8:58 am

Hi Mike,
The spacing for the 6 string is:
Nut 1.875 ( .375 or 3/8 center to center between each)
Bridge 2.1 (.42 center to center)

8 string models
Nut 2.375 (.339 center to center between each)
Bridge 2.75 ( .392 center to center)

I'll give the 7 as well:

Nut 1.875 ( .3125 or 5/16ths center to center)
Bridge 2.25 ( .375 or 3/8 center to center)