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Topic: My Second Project Completed |
Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 7:48 am
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Well, this is it! Finally completed.
This guitar is for my friend Tomas who asked me to build him one. A big thank you to my friend Orlando (Kiko) who helped me with his knowledge in building acoustic instruments and those on the forum who in some way helped.
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David M Brown
From: California, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 7:57 am
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Nice work.
Is there a reason for the placement of the tone and volume knobs? It would seem hard to do a volume swell as they are.
Very pretty though. |
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Rick Barnhart
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 8:17 am
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I like the "yin yang" balance you've got goin' on there. _________________ Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 10:33 am
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Hi David. Thank you.
I see your point about the the vol. and tone control placement. My friend asked me to place them in that position. He is not into the volume swell technique. However he uses a volume pedal. |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 10:34 am
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Thank you Rick. Glad you like it. |
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David M Brown
From: California, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 10:50 am
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Carlos Polidura wrote: |
he uses a volume pedal. |
That would work well too! |
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Joe Elk
From: Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 11:17 am
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beautiful instrument!!
Joe Elk |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 12:09 pm
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David, it sure does. |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 2 Jan 2017 12:10 pm
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Hi Joe. Thank you. |
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Bill Groner
From: QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 3 Jan 2017 2:20 am Re: My Second Project Completed
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Carlos Polidura wrote: |
Well, this is it! Finally completed.
This guitar is for my friend Tomas who asked me to build him one. A big thank you to my friend Orlando (Kiko) who helped me with his knowledge in building acoustic instruments and those on the forum who in some way helped.
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Beautiful Lap Steel. You are a talented builder. Love the colors of the wood you used. |
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Larry Phleger
From: DuBois, PA
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Posted 3 Jan 2017 8:33 am
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Beautiful guitar, Carlos. I bet she sounds as good as she looks. What tuning are you going to put on this beauty? I's love to hear a sound clip. |
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Chris Walke
From: St Charles, IL
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Posted 6 Jan 2017 11:09 am
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That's just stunning. |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 9 Jan 2017 8:28 am
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Hi Larry. Thanks for your comment. This is tuned to "A6", at my friends request. It sounds great with the Jerry Wallace true tone pickup. I will post a sound clip as soon as I can.
Thanks. Carlos. |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 9 Jan 2017 8:31 am
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Thank you Chris. So glad you like it. I will post a sound clip as soon as I can. Carlos |
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Paul Arntson
From: Washington, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2017 8:37 am
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Beautiful guitar, Carlos. _________________ Excel D10 8&4, Supro 8, Regal resonator, Peavey Powerslide, homemade lap 12(a work in progress) |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 9 Jan 2017 12:19 pm
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Thank you Paul for your comment. I also built a 12 stringer for my personal use. I just uploaded a video on youtube using this guitar but don't know how to post it here on the forum. Perhaps you can elaborate on this if you will, or maybe someone else. Please keep us updated with your 12 stringer on the making if you don't mind. Carlos |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 9 Jan 2017 12:32 pm
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Ooopsss....
User name........
LATIN STEEL GUITAR
Find video # 18.
hank you.
Carlos |
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George Piburn
From: The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 11 Jan 2017 4:42 am
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Thank you George. Very kind of you.
Carlos |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 20 Jan 2017 7:05 pm Sound Clips Of My First And Second Projects
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Sound clips of my home made steels on my YouTube channel just above. LATIN STEEL GUITAR. |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 20 Jan 2017 7:15 pm
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Thank you Bill. Sound clip available. Just scroll down. Hope you enjoy.
Carlos |
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Brooks Montgomery
From: Idaho, USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2017 9:57 pm
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That guitar is gorgeous. _________________ A banjo, like a pet monkey, seems like a good idea at first. |
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 21 Jan 2017 4:48 am
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Beautiful guitar, Carlos with some unique aesthetic touches. Lovely. _________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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Andy Henriksen
From: Michigan, USA
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Posted 21 Jan 2017 3:06 pm
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Carlos Polidura wrote: |
Thank you Bill. Sound clip available. Just scroll down. Hope you enjoy.
Carlos |
Wow! I don't know which I like better, the guitar or your playing...both excellent! |
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Micheal Harvey
From: Palm City, Florida, USA
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Posted 21 Jan 2017 4:17 pm 8 string guitar
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Carlos I sent you an email |
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