Which is your favorite?

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Which is your favorite.?

Poll ended at 31 Mar 2023 10:04 am

L to R 1?
0
No votes
2?
8
29%
3?
6
21%
4?
1
4%
5?
13
46%
6?
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 28

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Bill Groner
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Which is your favorite?

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Joe Cook
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Post by Joe Cook »

I picked number 3 because I've always liked that Audiovox shape, and this looks like an updated vintage design. They are all beautiful, Bill!
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Steve Wilson
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Post by Steve Wilson »

Hard to choose just one, but I do like you latest one (#2) a lot. However the aluminum B6 style (#5) I believe is perhaps the most innovative construction.
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David DeLoach
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Post by David DeLoach »

#5 Skinny Panda!
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Samuel Phillippe
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Post by Samuel Phillippe »

I like the looks of #4 but I need it right handed. Of the ones listed #2 can be shipped to me, at your expense....LOL

Sam
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Jack Hanson
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Post by Jack Hanson »

I would probably have voted for the Century Deluxe, if given that option. Out of the six in the photos, it's a toss-up between the Audiovox and the skinny B-6 to me. But I sure do like that chunk of maple you used for the newby.

Bravo, Bill!
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David Knutson
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Post by David Knutson »

For me it’s the beautiful new maple one. Ya, I’ve always been a sucker for natural maple, but the body shape, the headstock, right down to the Gibson style knobs - you nailed it.
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Bill Groner
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Post by Bill Groner »

Thanks David. I could not be happier with the outcome.
Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40
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Post by David M Brown »

I have no opinion since I have not played on any of those particular steels.

For me, it's the instrument itself, each one has its own character, even supposedly the "same" model.
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Bill Groner
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Post by Bill Groner »

Head EAST 3,000 miles and you can play any or all you like. I get what you are saying, but I guess what I meant in the post was, which one, was your favorite looking steel. Hope this clears up any confusion. :D ;-)
Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40
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Mike A Holland
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Post by Mike A Holland »

Bill I voted for Audiovox aluminium sandwich. I love everything about this guitar. But I also very much like the one next to it with the scroll fendery type headstock. This would make an ideal headstock for a 7 string guitar. I have never seen am aesthetically pleasing 7 string headstock, but I believe this one could just be perfect. Enjoy your retirement, but it would be nice to see more of your creations if you decide to start making them again!
Rich Arnold
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Post by Rich Arnold »

The Panda.
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Terry Wood
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Panda
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Kully Stiles
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Panda
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