The Steel Guitar Forum

Another of my faves--Jon Frye from the early 60's Built for Eddie Bush.

I love two-tone steels - contrast is always nice! Also, I prefer some nice wood inlay to pearl or abalone. So here's my contribution:




I've seen some stunning ZB two-tones that had me drooling on my shoes. And these days both Mark Giles and Williams do some stunning guitars. It's hard to make a basically rectangular box seem pretty. Yet we seem to manage!

man oh man, those clinesmiths are absolutely stunning.

My latest project.

richard burton wrote:

Richard is the winner!😎

Ron Spears has reconditioned this steel to a show piece!

Here is one I rebuilt and refinished:

Not bad for a MSA

Erv that’s a show stopper!! Tell me you still own this looker
Wood neck bolt on.

A Jack Strayhorn masterpiece. Built 1996

Or is true beauty in the ears of the beholder?

It's my first time to post a pic, but maybe this will work. This is my new (2 weeks) baby, Mesquatcha 1. MSA D10 9x9 Legend XL. Mesquite and bird's eye maple. Mark Giles cabinet, and of course,, beautiful MSA craftsmanship elsewhere!


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Sorry...Just couldn't resist.....l

Jerry Roller are u saying beauty is only skin deep?

Yeah Johnie, but "tone to the bone"!
Jerry

Beautiful Bud an one of the most comfortable steel too play due too the full three quarter inch drop on the back neck.

Jack Hanson we have a winner
Jack Hanson we have a winner
Jack Hanson we have a winner
Jack Hanson we have a winner
Jack Hanson we have a winner

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Johnnie, thanks for the compliment on my Sho-Bud Pro-II. I admit to being biased, but it's as pretty a steel as any I've seen. I sold it 18 months ago when I decided to retire in the Philippines, but gained much knowledge rebuilding it, and a 12-string '75 Pro II Custom. I'm down to just one pedal steel these days, an MSA Millennium. Now I have to avoid the urge to collect too many dobros, my lastest passion!

My old Sho~Bud Professional. Built in 1971 by Paul Franklin Snr.
I owned her for 41 years, like losing an old friend.
Sold her a couple of years ago.

Simplicity, but I love this wood!

Johnie,
To answer your question, no, the baby needed new shoes so I had to sell it.
Erv

This old girl just turned the big "40" and holding up well. Aging like a fine wine tone "Through" the Bone. Best playing guitar I've ever touched.

Barry

Barebones,but pushing fifty!