Breaking News! Smiley's New Custom Steel

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 14 Nov 2002 8:21 pm

This,from my friend,Daryl Stogner.
(wasn't sure where to "file" this.)
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This may not supposed to be leaked out,but I can't wait any longer.You all may know Smiley Roberts,then maybe not? But he's had lot's of experience with custom made steel guitars and has decided to release his own model.....THE DOMINOE!
Go here to check it out..... http://www.davestogner.com/smiley/smileysteel.htm
Daryl

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 14 Nov 2002 8:27 pm

Boy... and I thought I needed to get a life!

(by the way, you spell domino like Dan Quayle spells potato!

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Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 14 Nov 2002 8:50 pm

That's a fine looking instrument, I'm gonna save up some money. Do you take trade ins?

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 14 Nov 2002 9:21 pm

Nothing more than Multi-Kords,or Electraharps.

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Skip Mertz · Post by **Skip Mertz** » 14 Nov 2002 10:13 pm

I sure like the fact 1 string guage fits all
Keeping 11 steels in strings is busting my butt!

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 14 Nov 2002 11:25 pm

Smiley; You shoud take in all the trades that are offered, because you'll really make a profit when they come to buy them back! I know someone like that, don't we? John

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 15 Nov 2002 12:13 am

Now you can sell your Sho-Bud and buy a computer.

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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 15 Nov 2002 3:13 am

is Smiley bringin' the Steel back into every Home or what ?!!

a fine looking instrument indeed.
what kinda of pick up does it have ?
does it have that Twang ?
and what's the list price ?
i might trade in my 1928 Diddly Bow for a Dominoe.
if i come over to your house w: the $$$ will ya throw in a couple of lessons ?
i did learn how to play "Happy Birthday"

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Steel what?

RON PRESTON · Post by **RON PRESTON** » 15 Nov 2002 5:05 am

Hey, Fellows
I noticed that 247 of us were "SUCKED IN" to check out Good ol' Smilys' place. Sometimes I feel like Sheep lead to the Slautter. Hell, I can't even spell SLAUTTER right. Danmd that Dr, BOBBY SEYMORE!!! And while I'm at it....We haven't heard from the Doc latley...He must be REAL BUSY with that New "FOXY LADY" that's working for him.
Cool site, Smiley..you've got one hell of an imagination!

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 15 Nov 2002 5:08 am

Smiley........you might consider taking alternate bids from other suppliers such as Home Depot as a means of "cutting some of your production costs".

That would help make this exquisitely crafted instrument available to many more players! www.genejones.com

P.S. Would there be any additional cost if a buyer wanted his Name stenciled on the front of the DOMINO? [This message was edited by Gene Jones on 15 November 2002 at 05:11 AM.]

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 15 Nov 2002 5:12 am

Why are the legs so skinny??? and you notice
they are very close to each other,sort of like,,,well you know. They seem as they know who will be sitting behind er.

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 15 Nov 2002 5:17 am

How much are you paying out to get rid of um.give me ten bucks and I'll take one,seller pays the shipping.

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Steeling is still legal in Arizona

John P. Phillips · Post by **John P. Phillips** » 15 Nov 2002 5:32 am

Why Jody, anybody can see the construction of the legs makes it easier to play from either end. Sort of like playing it whether you're coming or going.

BTW Smiley, I've got an idea for a revolutionary "Lightweight, Easily manouverable, Styrofoam bar" for ease of control and the mellowest tone possible. It also has what I call a "rubber-Klutz " band to eliminate bar droppage. !!!!!(no more bending over or searching)[This message was edited by John P.Phillips on 15 November 2002 at 05:35 AM.]

Fred Layman · Post by **Fred Layman** » 15 Nov 2002 6:09 am

So when can we expect a pettle model?

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 15 Nov 2002 2:19 pm

I just put my order in for a 9 1/2 string model It's a push sometimes and a pull most of the times..I wanted a radio shack pick up on mine and it will be on wheels also. Also I am having telescope spring loaded legs added and it's a left haded one way turn it around and it's a right handed the other.Plus I want my legs made out of 2" PVC.

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Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 15 Nov 2002 2:53 pm

I like it, Smiles!

Ricky must be loosing sleep over the competition for his SS Hawaiian.

It still needs a good effects pedal.
I reccomend my patented Tone Clone.

Bill Myrick · Post by **Bill Myrick** » 15 Nov 2002 4:03 pm

Well now see ?????? There you go !!!!
Just when you think they've about exhausted the limits and appraoches. I bet a matching pack seat is in the making ! -

Pat Coyne · Post by **Pat Coyne** » 15 Nov 2002 4:58 pm

Smiley....Linda just looked at this and said, that's it....you win, hands down...YOU are her favorite steel player! ....when are you coming out with the "Jimmy Capps" signature model?

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"basso profundo"

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 15 Nov 2002 5:49 pm

Ever since his dog bit him..he has never been the same.

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 15 Nov 2002 7:15 pm

I'm tryin' to work a "deal" w/ a very famous amp company,(name to be disclosed at a later date.)to make a "special edition" amp for it. It'll be called,the "PERVEY,NashVILE 1.00 ¢". Whaddya think?

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Judy Lee Schreiber · Post by **Judy Lee Schreiber** » 15 Nov 2002 9:50 pm

LOL LOL ROFL....I want one of them.
Signed sealed and delivered to my
door... I have seen everything from soup to nuts but that beats them all. Put a patent on it and sell it right away. You may be looking at our next millionaire..LOL LOL Judy

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Harold Dye · Post by **Harold Dye** » 16 Nov 2002 5:41 am

BOY!!!! what a breath of fresh air! After being deluged with all the new and advanced models with space age materials, new and improved E9th tunings and fretless models,I am totally awe-struck. With one manufacturer now offering a wooden model of the finest woods, I must admit I am spinning in my tracks. These new ideas have whipped my into such a frenzy that I have not been able to decide which way to go...the new and improved or the retro bodies of yesteryear. NOW IT IS CLEAR, thanks to Smiley. Smiley you have captured the very essence of the steel guitar. This model not only incorporates the new and improved but also captures the retro body of the past.This is a thing of beauty, from the natural pine to the space aged material used in the construction..i.e. nuts and bolts. You have obviously done your market research as it is afforablely price for every household. Even piano players and drummers can go for this baby. It is uncanny how you have used "everyday" materials to construct such a superb instrument...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, from all of us. Please keep up the good work

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 16 Nov 2002 5:52 am

Smiley....The words "wow" and "yikes" best describe my first impression of your still guitar which is undoubtedly on the cutting edge of steel guitar revolution.

I know you must be very proud of your cremation. I'm totally in aw of the entire guitar which is most certainly a concept without a doubt.

Best wishes in your new venture my snappy dressing long time dear friend, who plays his fanny off. To coin a phrase, "you have more talent in my little finger, than you've got in my whole body".

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 16 Nov 2002 7:00 am

To Smiley and/or Reece:

Would you be interested in entering into an indorsement contract with me similar to the indorsements I have with other steel-guitar manufacturers who don't want my name associated in any way with their guitars...

i.e., "This player is absolutely NOT playing a DOMINO" .....or "This player is absolutely NOT playing a Millennium", etc

Let me know soon as my indorsements are in demand and my time is limited!

Gene[This message was edited by Gene Jones on 16 November 2002 at 07:03 AM.]