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Topic: Fuzzy facts |
Jeremy Threlfall
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now in Western Australia
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 4:45 am |
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I did a search on Fuzzy and got a couple of references to Excel PSs - are they related?
There is a Fuzzy for sale here in Australia
http://www.brissteelguitar.com/For%20Sale.htm
does anyone know - are they any good? |
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Jonathan Shacklock
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London, UK
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jim flynn
From:
Salado,Texas
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 5:55 am "FUZZY" Facts
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The tell I heard, having once aqquired a "fuzzy", was that long ago
Mr. FUJI who is the founder of Exel, had some of the parts cast in the U.S. There was a mis communication in the Name of the proposed labeling, Fuji became Fuzzy, The Changer housing,neck and pedals had the "fuzzy" name cast in them. The early changer
had loops of hardened wire soldered to a bronze barrell, that socket head screws went into to adjust the amount of "pull".
The rods connected to these wires. The bellcranks were made from bicycle or motorcycle chain links, that were attached to the cross-shafts. The shafts were supported by fairly large ball bearings. Being th Genious that Mr. Fuji is the kept evolving into
what is known today as the "EXCEL", which is one of the best
products in the industry.
But possibly others more informed may shed some light. The guitar
pictured looks to be a more advanced model. Its certainly worth look at.
Jim |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 7:08 am
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| I believe the name of the company is "Fuzzy Guitar Co." and they build the Excel guitar. |
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Jimmy Douglas
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Raceview, Queensland, Australia
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Posted 22 Feb 2007 3:54 am
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This guitar belongs to me. I have used it on rough house gigs and it was very well used by several pickers in Japan and by the Shonan picking club before it came to me.
The necks and front apron are cherry and it has a very clean red flocked underside. Fuji san went through it for me one time before I came back to Australia. It is an all pull D11 guitar from the late 60s or early 70s. It has a very warm tone, stays in tune and doesn't bust too many strings. When I asked him about the vintage he said he couldn't even remember making it! The pedal spacing make this a very comfortable guitar to play, it is heavy and the original case is a bit beat but still does the job. This is a very tough steel guitar.
If I have much longer I will take it off the market and take those nice humbuckers off it and get some pickups made to restore it to a D11. I would consider trading it for a 16 3/4 inch Bronc Saddle and some cash.
I have a classic 1970 black Emmons also listed which has a truly exceptional sound but as I am basically hanging the steel up I am not too fussed about which instrument I am left with. They are both very good steel guitars.
JD |
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