The Steel Guitar Forum

Last year I purchased the remaining original aluminum patterns, dies, jigs and parts of Paul A. Bigsby . I bought these from forum member Paul Warnik who along with Dave Peterson built 9 Triple Neck PA Reissues and restored many original Bigsby guitars with NOS stock he had.

After close to a year of working with pattern makers , aluminum foundries, machinist and other owners of original instruments I have built a few prototypes. I am also ready to begin a limited production of these instruments.To keep things simple I am calling them Clinesmith Steel Guitars and refering to them as PA Reissues.
I have had many new patterns made up from original parts as well as the original patterns that were purchased. As with my Resonator Guitars I only will be using the finest woods. High figure Birdseye and Curly Maple will be used . Not one corner has been cut on these instruments from the pickups down to the legs .
I am now offering double 8 and triple 8 string guitars with wood or aluminum necks. 10 string guitars and pedals will be offered soon as well as a single neck lap guitar.

Heres a photo of my D-8 Aluminum neck guitar




This is my Gig Rig... D-8 A6/E13 tunings Clinesmith Steel Guitar with Bigsby Volume/ tone pedal



T-8 Wood necks in Birdseye maple



Detail of the raised graphic fingerboards on the wood neck T-8, and changer bridge. This guitar is tuned A6/ Isaacs E9/ E13

Todd, words can't tell how much I'm looking forward to mine. Stunning work. Congratulations.

Absolutely sunning

GULP

Excuse me, there are suddenly a few banks that I feel need relievin' of their excess $!

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! It's about time someone recreated these classics!!!

I don't really need one of those, but would you entertain the prospect of building me a COFFEE TABLE? Yikes that's pretty!!

Thanks everybody for such a great response.

Mike Neer... Looking forward to getting one in your hands , and hearing what you do with it

Rick A... Thanks again for the casting advice .

Cofee Table.... Thats a good idea. When ever I get around to owning my own home, I envision a kitchen with Birdseye cabinets and cast aluminum endplate handles for drawer pulls ! My wife liked the idea but could not sell her on volume knobs for drawer pulls.

Todd

Those are works of art, Todd. Congratulations and best wishes with this project.

Todd's work is impeccable! Congratulations and thanks for doing the steel world a big favor. If I hadn't just bought a new reso from him I'd be in line!

Will

Absolutely beautiful Todd! I'm looking forward to the single neck.

Good Lord, those things could get me divorced....
What outstanding work!!!
Cheers!!!
-andy z-

Beautiful guitars there Todd. What's the goin price on these beauties?

Ohh--them's purty. It's great that you're willing and able to continue the Bigsby heritage.

Nice work,

Vince

I truly am totally crazy about this endevour, Yes, I even have a personal guitar ordered from Mr. Clinesmith myself.
Todd is a great craftsman and an even nicer guy.
As Mr. Neer stated, I also can hardly wait for mine. They look as good as the originals, I'm sure I'll treasure mine as much as my original PAB guitars.

Do I endorse this guitar? You bet I do!


Todd I have your P.Bar drawings and measurements ready.


Bobbster Seymourouski

"LEGENDS CONTINUE"

wow

Astounding looking guitars and if they sound half as good as they look .... my kids go work out those college expenses on their own!

Bravo!...........I'm glad to see this legacy continue.......

Very beautiful steels.They look like they would sustain till tomorrow and be tone monsters! Is there any chance you will be building single 6 or 8 stringers in the future?

Beautiful wood!! Good luck with that program. Nice to see someone put that much effort into a continuation of a legend

Todd is a wonderful steel lover, thank God!

Bobbe

Thank you for doing this, I wish you all the best.

It looks like GAS (Guitar Acquistiion Syndrome) is
kicking in again, and full throttle.

Outstanding work, Todd.

Aloha,
Don