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Mike Cass's practice board
Posted: 3 Apr 2002 8:14 pm
by Cal Sharp
Mike's got a new practice board that might come in handy when you're away from your axe.
more info
Posted: 3 Apr 2002 10:58 pm
by Mike Cass
Thanx Cal
I'll keep my comments short here, as Ive posted on the No Peddlers area under the same thread.
b0b, if we've posted these in the wrong places, I trust you'll correct the mistake, thanx.
mc
Posted: 4 Apr 2002 4:06 am
by John Lacey
Mike, this question has to be asked. Is that a push/pull neck?
Posted: 4 Apr 2002 4:57 am
by Al Miller
John!!!
i was thinking that very same thing. is this cat tearing apart old emmons guitars and building these things?
oh god i hope not!
great idea though. but make the parts
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AL (BOO) Miller
mullen D10
65 EMMONS P/P D-10
Posted: 4 Apr 2002 5:57 am
by Jim Cohen
Mike, how about a keyless model, to keep it shorter and lighter?
Regards,
Jim
Posted: 4 Apr 2002 11:37 am
by Mike Cass
Fellas!!!!! relax
....these first few were made from parts left over from D-10 to SD-10 conversions.I used nothing on then that you cant still buy from Emmons.
If you'll read my post @ NoPeddlers you'll see I mentioned that Ive now acquired neck & head castings for the remainder of the instruments.
Yes, John, the one pictured features a p/p wood neck & bolt on changer mounts.
I need to stress here,that Im not trying to build Emmons lap steels!!!!
Thats not my desire, nor do I have the authority to do so.However, Ron jr is fine with selling me fretboards & any parts I may need.
The whole purpose was to build you folks something you could practice on when away from your main axe, that looked & felt familiar to you.
The first few were just custom ordered, thats all. One fellow even wants one to match his brand of PSG (not an Emmons). I didnt mean to invoke fear that I was chewin up p/p's!!! LOL
Perhaps I should have posted in only one catagory & then my other post would have(hopefully) allieviated any fears to the negative.
thanx, mc
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Posted: 4 Apr 2002 10:20 pm
by Dave Robbins
Hey guys,
the practice board is a great thing to have!
It is especially good for those times when you want to experiment with a new tuning but don't want to mess up your pedal steel. For example, if you are an "E9 only" player but want to start learning C6, the practice board is a great inexpensive means for learning scales, pockets, chord locations, and familiarity with the tuning.
It is also a good way to practice chops and all, especially while traveling.
If you get one with a pickup, you can use a set of powered headphones or a Rock-n-Play, and have a ball!
They're perfect for sitting in front of the TV and "jammin' during the commercials without annoying your wife!
For learning/experimenting with a new tuning, they can really be an asset, and a whole lot cheaper than trading you single E9 in for double 10, especially if you not sure whether you can learn C6 or not, or can't yet afford a double 10. Better than a 6 string lap steel because they're "10 string!"
A great idea and handy instrument to own!
Very nice job, Mike!
Dave
Posted: 5 Apr 2002 6:34 am
by John Lacey
Mike, I was joking. But it is my favorite color.
Posted: 5 Apr 2002 8:40 pm
by Jeff Peterson
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Posted: 27 Apr 2002 2:03 pm
by Steve Benzian
I have one of Mike's practice boards and it is real nice. You can get it with a pickup and have a great sounding 10 string lap steel for a reasonable price.