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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 10 Sep 2017 10:16 am    
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Body is ready for finish now...







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Ken Byng


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Post  Posted 10 Sep 2017 11:38 am    
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You gonna use Southbound Mike? They do a superb finish. The hairline cracks won't be seen as the darkest part of the burst will hide them. Neat. Very Happy
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 10 Sep 2017 11:38 am    
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Ken Byng wrote:
You gonna use Southbound Mike? They do a superb finish.


Absolutely Ken
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 10 Sep 2017 3:48 pm    
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This is Hubert Brown "Brownie" in 1978 at the Detour Inn in North Highlands Ca. He was in the band with Okie Paul and Ola Louise. This is just too cool.



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Tom Quinn


Post  Posted 10 Sep 2017 6:23 pm    
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I didn't know you had Sacramento roots Mike. That's great. It's a wonderful city. And I'm glad you knew Chris...
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 11 Sep 2017 4:52 am    
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Tom Quinn wrote:
I didn't know you had Sacramento roots Mike. That's great. It's a wonderful city. And I'm glad you knew Chris...


Yes Tom, I was born and raised in Sacramento. I had the pleasure of picking with guys like Brownie, Chris Ivy, and so many many more. Things really changed out there and we moved to Nashville 13 years ago. It was time...
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 13 Sep 2017 7:21 pm    
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Cleaning parts now while I wait for the finish from Southbound.





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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 18 Sep 2017 6:50 pm    
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Step one in the finish process. This ole boy will be a 3 tone burst...



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Bryan Martin

 

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Post  Posted 19 Sep 2017 7:23 pm    
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Mike,

It is fantasic to watch the restoration.

I have a question that I hope is not too personal, and perhaps will shed some light on the changes in pedal steel and likely country music in general. You mentioned that things changed 'out there' (Sacramento) and you moved to Nashville. What things impacted you and your work, that you felt it was time to make a change?

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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 20 Sep 2017 2:48 am    
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Bryan Martin wrote:
Mike,

It is fantasic to watch the restoration.

I have a question that I hope is not too personal, and perhaps will shed some light on the changes in pedal steel and likely country music in general. You mentioned that things changed 'out there' (Sacramento) and you moved to Nashville. What things impacted you and your work, that you felt it was time to make a change?

Cheers, Bryan


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Don Mogle

 

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Post  Posted 28 Sep 2017 3:10 pm     Brownie
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Hi Mike,

I hadn't heard from you in awhile with the latest on this restoration. What's the status? Any new updates? Is the body finished?

I've really enjoyed watching these Emmons PP transformations. It will kind of be a let down after this guitar is finished since it appears to be the last one in your restoration series.

You should get into the restoration business! Your work is great!

Thanks,

Don
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 29 Sep 2017 4:19 am    
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Hey Don,

Things are on hold now till the body comes back from Southbound and I get the polishing back. I am expecting a few more weeks. After that I will begin the whole assembly process. This is going to be a great guitar...Smile
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Terry Barnett

 

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Post  Posted 2 Oct 2017 8:20 pm    
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Waiting on the edge of my seat.
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 3 Oct 2017 4:15 pm    
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Got al the metal back from polishing today and man Doug at Bud's polishing knows his stuff! Expecting the body in a week from today. Gonna get real fun soon
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Don Mogle

 

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Post  Posted 3 Oct 2017 5:09 pm     Brownie
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Thanks for the update Mike! Looking forward to the next round of pictures.

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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 12 Oct 2017 3:00 pm    
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Just back from finish






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Ken Byng


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Post  Posted 12 Oct 2017 3:31 pm    
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That is just stunning Mike, and certainly one of a kind. Another successful project by Southbound. Can't wait to see her fully assembled.
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 12 Oct 2017 6:17 pm    
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Ken Byng wrote:
That is just stunning Mike, and certainly one of a kind. Another successful project by Southbound. Can't wait to see her fully assembled.


Thanks Ken

Yeah the finish is very nice on this one for sure. It will be a few week before I get started on this one. Lots going on right now and Im not in a hurry at all...
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Roy Peterman

 

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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 2:58 am    
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Mike, I am curious as to how many coats of lacquer are sprayed on the cabinet? That is a beautiful finish for sure!
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Dale Rottacker


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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 4:36 am    
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Mike what a cool Sunburst... You keep doing this and I’m going to be more tempted than I may be able to resist... Pray for me Mike Embarassed
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 7:36 am    
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Dale Rottacker wrote:
Mike what a cool Sunburst... You keep doing this and I’m going to be more tempted than I may be able to resist... Pray for me Mike Embarassed


Let's do one up Dale Smile
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 7:39 am    
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Roy Peterman wrote:
Mike, I am curious as to how many coats of lacquer are sprayed on the cabinet? That is a beautiful finish for sure!


So.... The finish is not lacquer but Acrylic Urethane. Lacquer as you might guess is very fragile and dries very hard. It is also a little hard to maintain in my experience. On the other hand, urethane is tough and polishes out great and holds it's shine. With modern materials, we now have great choices when it comes to finish products. The guys at Southbound in Nashville are among the best in the business IMHO and when they tell me to go a certain way I listen. Now if I were restore a 61 Strat I would use Nitro Lacquer but steel guitars is urethane all the way.

Just my 2 cents

Mike
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john widgren


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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 1:15 pm     fisish
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I agree with Mike and Steve (from southbound) Poly is the only way to go these days. Vastly superior durability, and amazing gloss. No Cracks! Sounds great, tastes great, less filling.
I use it exclusively on my refinish jobs.
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Dale Rottacker


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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 2:44 pm    
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Mike Scaggs wrote:
Dale Rottacker wrote:
Mike what a cool Sunburst... You keep doing this and I’m going to be more tempted than I may be able to resist... Pray for me Mike Embarassed


Let’s do one up Dale Smile

Mike, as tempting as that is, if I did that I’d have to come live with you... there’s only so much I can get past my wife... Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Mike Scaggs


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Post  Posted 13 Oct 2017 5:15 pm    
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Getting ready for a maple pedal stop bar






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