The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi Everyone,
I finally got my D-8 up and running. When I got it there was only the body with the fretboards and leg Flanges on it. I had to make a few parts to go with the ones that I found to get it going. It was necessary to route out the small separator pieces that separate the two stringmaster pickups to install the George L. I modified a case for it and it fits very good. I am well pleased with the sound. I installed a 1 1/2 in. piece to separate the necks, this seems to make it more steady, and gave me a place for the plug. Yes you can revive an old Instrument, and the Stringmaster lives again.
Tommy

Nice rescue!

Thanks Mike,
Your book on Steelin Scales has been very helpful, It has taught me to venture out and just play with feeling.
Tommy

Great job Tommy!

This is an instance where originality pays off. There are already hundreds of Stringmasters out there, but yours is now unique.

Very nice! That's a solid player.

Tommy, well done; looks very nice but gave me a nasty reminder of some renovation projects tucked away in my cellar.

One of those could use a new pickup system but it's an odd design, basically a twin eight but in a single neck: there is very little space between the "necks".

The previous owner had begun a pickup re-routing exercise using either a pick-axe or a family of beavers. That misguided exercise left a gaping hole and I am trying to think what to do with it. Filling it with two George L's was one thought.

Could you let me know the dimensions of those you've installed? There is nothing I could find about the dimensions on the George L's site

\ paul

Hi Paul'
Thanks, The George L's are the E-66, They measure 1 3/8 x 3 7/8. They also have a 1/4 tab for mounting on the ends and the sides. They are plastic so they are easily cut off for the ones you don't need. If you can display me a picture of what you have, I think I can help advise you which way to go.
Tommy

New life for a grand old guitar! doe sit still sound Stringmaster-ish with the George L's or does it tip slightly toward pedal steel tone?

Hi Andy,
The George L's have a nice mellow tone. I believe the Stringmaster pickups have more of a Stratocaster Sound. I like the nice mellow tone, and it probably is more of a Pedal Steel sound.
Tommy