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Olli Haavisto
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Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 30 Aug 2014 11:22 pm |
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It`s done!!
Class and style all the way. I can hardly wait to get my hands on it.....
Great job , Frank !!
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Jeff Metz Jr.
From:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 12:10 am
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GREAT Looking guitar! Let us know how she sounds/plays!
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Mullen G2 SD10 , Lil Izzy Buffer, Goodrich 120 volume pedal, Boss DD-7, Peterson Strobo flip, Peavey Nashville 112 |
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Dave Bertoncini
From:
Sun City West, Arizona USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 5:00 am
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| You will like it...love my D-10. It is almost 1 year old now |
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Peter Freiberger
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California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 6:33 am
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| Congratulations, Olli! Welcome to the club. |
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Olli Haavisto
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Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 9:03 am
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Thanks, Peter. I`m picking it up at the Phoenix show. Will you be there, too?
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Peter Freiberger
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California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 3:30 pm
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I plan on being in Phoenix in January. Hopefully life will cooperate.
I did an interesting (to me, at least) experiment and recorded myself with my Zoom H2, playing the same song, through the same amp, same settings, on my '72 P/P Fatback and the Infinity. Although the feel of playing the two instruments differs considerably, on the recordings the instruments are almost indistinguishable from each other. |
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Peter Freiberger
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 3:31 pm
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I plan on being in Phoenix in January. Hopefully life will cooperate.
I did an interesting (to me, at least) experiment and recorded myself with my Zoom H2, playing the same song, through the same amp, same settings, on my '72 P/P Fatback and the Infinity. Although the feel of playing the two instruments differs considerably, on the recordings the instruments are almost indistinguishable from each other. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 6:59 pm
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Congratulations Olli, they are great guitars 
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08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
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Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 31 Aug 2014 7:59 pm
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| I did an interesting (to me, at least) experiment and recorded myself with my Zoom H2, playing the same song, through the same amp, same settings, on my '72 P/P Fatback and the Infinity. Although the feel of playing the two instruments differs considerably, on the recordings the instruments are almost indistinguishable from each other. |
(Hey Pete)
... and chances are that they would be even less distinguishable if you'd permitted yourself to tweak the amp settings just a wee bit...
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Olli Haavisto
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Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 1 Sep 2014 9:58 pm
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Indistinguishable from a fatback...
More good news
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Ted Nesbitt
From:
Northern Ireland
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Posted 2 Sep 2014 3:30 am Infinity
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Ollie, you will love it.....
I got mine at the Dallas show in March this year
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Harry Johansen
From:
Kvalsund.Norway/Valencia Dumaguete,Phils.
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Posted 2 Sep 2014 1:22 pm
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| Congrats with the new guitar.Cant wait to hear how it sounds. |
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 2 Sep 2014 2:29 pm
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| Congratulations Ollie, I'm thrilled with mine. |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 2:10 am
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OK. Finally got the new Infinity and it is even better than I expected.
Played the first overdub session and I'm thrilled how well it sits in different tracks.
Great treble without harshness and the bass notes stand out with definition and clarity.
Thanks to Frank for building a first rate instrument and accommodating my unreasonable demands 8x6 on a single body 12-string working without a hitch.
With the Infinity and an identically set up MSA Legend I certainly don't have the option of blaming my tools...
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Jason Lynch
From:
Essex, United Kingdom
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 3:55 am
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nice.
Such a shame Frank isn't taking new orders at the moment. I guess he's a little snowed under with back orders? |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 6:36 am
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Frank builds a Great guitar, I talked with him in Az, he's taking a break for a while ,it's a lot of work to build a steel as a one man shop...he needs a rest.......
Frank's set in Az was the very best .... he is a wonderful player, and understands the works of the steel, that's why he builds such a great playing and sounding guitar... |
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Morton Kellas
From:
Chazy, NY, USA 1
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 6:40 am
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| I second that motion Jason, as I was in the market for another steel, I was very disappointed but I respect Frank's decision. |
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Jim Pitman
From:
Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 6:49 am
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| Olli, I have the identical guitar - love it. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 9:33 am
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olli..how would you distinguish the difference in sound and feel (and weight) between it and your msa?
i always assumed the legend would be as good as any steel. |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 9:59 am
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Chris, they're both excellent guitars. Both sound great, just a little different.
The Infinity is more like an Emmons and the MSA somewhat darker.
I'll take either one to a gig anytime. Which is why I have two steels with identical set ups.
I live in Finland and work fairly steadily, so should something happen to my steel, I would be out of work until I got it fixed or replaced, if stolen.
Also, I like to have one gtr set up at home for practice and the other in it's case ready to go. A little luxury there 
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 10:01 am
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How would you compare pedal feel...or is it comfort....in socks if you play that way?
Also any other feel related comments would be great. |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 10:08 am
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Tom, if played without shoes, which I don't, the Infinity would be more comfortable because of the rounder edged pedals.
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Harry Johansen
From:
Kvalsund.Norway/Valencia Dumaguete,Phils.
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 4:01 pm
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| Congrats Olli with a brand new guitar.Cant wait to hear how it sounds. |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 4:07 pm
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| Awesome ! |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 5:24 pm
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Infinity was well represented at the SWSGA show this year, at least 4 onstage and a couple in vendor rooms. I'm happy that Olli has joined the family.
David mentioned Frank's set onstage. Always a meticulous player, he must have eaten his Wheaties that morning because his intonation, phrasing, and expression were flawless. of course the guitar sounded like a million bucks.
I witnessed a first for me when Frank got a standing ovation in the middle of "Once Upon A Time In the West," his playing and tone was so powerful. Of course, at the end of the song the audience was on its feet before the sound decayed.
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