Don't you just LOVE your Push Pull?

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 6 Sep 2006 1:03 pm

Wow, it just get's better every time. My PP is a 1974/75ish Rosewood Fatback. IT's a D10 w/ 8&5. I had the pleasure of purchasing this fine guitar from Bruce Heffner. To make a long story short, I have been tweaking this to my liking, and I finally got the hang of it(and the confidence) Just finished giving her a lube, a new set of strings, and I have to say, I cannot stop thinking about playing it. It's affecting my work. LOL This guitar is pure sex. How do you all like your Push Pulls?

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 6 Sep 2006 1:16 pm

Mike,
Mine is a 1970 fatback.......and you're talking my language

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Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 6 Sep 2006 1:26 pm

Man, the pedals, the action, I dont want to brag, but I just nailed it.

The guitar was set up real loose when I got it, personal preference of the seller. It had some rod noise, and I started by running the long rods thru some support bell cranks. (thanks bruce for putting all those spares on there...
I next changed the pulls on P4 to the standard A raises on C6th. From there, just small tweaking. I have to dive into adjusting P5, it's a bit lumpy.

It's scary though, that's why that's the only one left for me to mess with.

It's been a real bonding experience to have brought this guitar to such a fantastic state. As I play it, I wonder why the industry ever moved away from the PP.
Bruce, where are you, THANKS MAN!!! I know it's been a year, but she's my baby now.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 6 Sep 2006 1:31 pm

An Emmons P/P/ is like a Fender P Bass. Its classic and doesn't get any better.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 6 Sep 2006 1:49 pm

In the past, I have owned One (or two or three) of most major brands of steels. A while ago I traded for a 1970 fatback and after playing it for a very short time it became apparent why these guitars inspire such devotion in their owners and why they are THE standard for tone. There are prettier guitars, and certainly easier playing and less trouble free, but IMO P/P's are very special indeed!

billy tam · Post by **billy tam** » 6 Sep 2006 4:04 pm

I currently have four guitars a laquer p/p, a LeGrande 11, and two Sho-Bud Pro 111's. the p/p will be the last to go if I have to sell them all.
Billy Tam

Duane Reese · Post by **Duane Reese** » 6 Sep 2006 4:18 pm

Mid '70s D-12 in black mica...

Every time I sit down behind it, I fall in love all over again. I've put it head-to-head with other guitars, and the push-pull tone is the one I always like the best. It just seems to come alive under my hands. I also feel that it's the one I'd sell last of all of them.

Push-pulls sound like big ringing bells made out of lead. Love 'em!

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 6 Sep 2006 4:31 pm

Guys, I'm so proud, that I took my lazy ass over to Imagecave and put up these pics to share..this damn guitar has me playing 2-3 hrs a day. dont tell my girlfriend. Guys, she's Satin Rosewood, very cool, and you can stroke the guitar and not leave fingerprints

[This message was edited by Mike Vallandigham on 06 September 2006 at 05:32 PM.]

Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 6 Sep 2006 6:04 pm

Mike,
that's great, that's a sweet guitar. I know what you mean. I've been marveling at how alive my P/P seems. It's got quirks and has been taking a lot of TLC from me, but I'm getting to know and understand it. I think it's sort of like owning a Harley: you've got to do more wrenchin', and they may be not be as easy to ride as the others, but there just ain't anything else like them. My P/P seems very organic unto itself, really like it's alive, and it's the tone, the feel, the whole experience. Even though it's quirky and takes effort, there is a feedback that comes from the tone, sustain, and feel, that engages and enables me as a player. Major mojo. It's a hoot!

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 6 Sep 2006 7:41 pm

..I wish I could say I loved my push/pull, but then my other push/pull would be jealous..

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 6 Sep 2006 8:58 pm

The guitar by which all others are measured.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 6 Sep 2006 9:48 pm

I got to play several new Steels while at the convention in St. Louis.
It sure was good to get back home and play my old P/P's!

'66 D-10 Bolt-on (Black)
'71 D-10 Cut-tail Fatback (Satin Rosewood) "The Blade II"[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 09 September 2006 at 12:49 PM.]

Byron Walcher · Post by **Byron Walcher** » 6 Sep 2006 10:28 pm

Hey Mike, I just unpacked one today that looks a lot like yours, '71 Satin Rosewood Fatback 8/9. A little different than the '74 but tone to the bone. Nice work on yours,
Byron

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Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 6 Sep 2006 10:55 pm

This is probably THE guitar all others are measured by, including the Emmons guitars.

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Ernie

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Bruce W Heffner · Post by **Bruce W Heffner** » 6 Sep 2006 11:36 pm

Hi Mike,

I am glad you are enjoying "Rosie", I have 2 other PP's that I prefer so you got her. It's sort of like finding a wife.

Sincerely,

Bruce W

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Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 7 Sep 2006 1:38 am

My 1976(?) p/p PIC'd below is sporting a new lacquer body built by Paul Vendemmia. Fully equipped with 9 & 8, blonde flocked underbelly, polished knee levers & a modern copedent, Whats not to like...

David Collins · Post by **David Collins** » 7 Sep 2006 3:20 am

I have a 1973 PP, purchased a couple of years ago from Bobbe Seymour. Ahhhh! That Sound. Nothing like it!

Mine is black, cut back, 8&4, Standard Emmons Setup. Tone to the bone, easy to tune ( on the rare occasions that it needs it ).

Played through a hilton pedal and Nashville 112, it's hard to beat.

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Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 7 Sep 2006 3:35 am

I love my old Emmons too, its very
comfortable to play.

Rick
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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 7 Sep 2006 4:46 am

I don't love mine, BUT I SURE DO MISS IT!!!!

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 7 Sep 2006 7:16 am

Hi Bruce. I know you like the other two better, but somehow I cant help feeling like I got over on you.

Just kidding man, but really, you must have some honeys...The one you sent me has been just great. She's really feeling like mine these days. Maybe we'll meet up one day.

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 7 Sep 2006 8:21 am

Hey Nick, Which guitars did you try out at St. Louis?

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Post by **Joey Ace** » 7 Sep 2006 8:23 am

The Push Pulls are very unique and special guitars.

I have two, a 1970 S-10 and a 1980 D-10.

It's very important that they are properly set up. You really need someone experienced to help with that.

Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 7 Sep 2006 8:35 am

Hey Gary: how 'bout a shot of that blond flocking?

That's sounds pretty cool.

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 7 Sep 2006 10:32 am

Cliff, per your request.

In case you are curious how she sounds and you're not one of the 4200 that has already viewed this clip....pardon the missed notes, I do that alot.
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Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 7 Sep 2006 10:51 am

Thank you, Gary! That is one sweeeeeeet blonde! I also like your taste in case accessories

Is the cabinet cross brace modified? Mine has a fatback cabinet, and your cross brace thingy looks different. Yes, I have seen and heard the clip.....I love it; I wish I could come even marginally close to doing that.
Thanks,
Cliff