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Tony Glassman
From: The Great Northwest
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Posted 13 Sep 2017 6:11 pm
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.....4x4 meaning four-wheel drive (not 4 pedals & 4 knee levers)? |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Larry Lenhart
From: Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 17 Sep 2017 6:50 am
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Todd Clinesmith wrote: |
Hi Stranger
A visit would be great. Jerry Gleason is talking about coming up as well, maybe we could do "a thing". ... |
Jerry Gleason is a wonderful steel guitarist as well as jazz guitarist...he sent me an early copy years ago of a cd he was making...blew me away on both instruments...I would love to be a fly on the wall and see all of that talent at your place...hope it happens ! _________________ Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Jerry Gleason
From: Eugene, Oregon, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2017 1:20 am
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Hey Todd, it was great to see you today and catch up, hang out, etc. I'm really happy with the new bar. That 13/16 diameter bar is the perfect bar for me on the 8 string. Exactly the right diameter, length and weight. Hope to see you again soon, and maybe do some playing next time. |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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George Macdonald
From: Vancouver Island BC Canada
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Posted 26 Sep 2017 5:20 pm Clinesmith bar
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Todd, my 3/4 X 3" bar arrived today, and I am totally amazed at how smooth and slick it is. Very comfortable to use, and excellent tone and sustain. Now I need to start thinking about one for my pedal steel. Thanks very much, George |
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L. Bogue Sandberg
From: Chassell, Michigan, USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2017 3:14 pm
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I got a 13/16 x 2.75 white bar from Todd this afternoon. This is a really nice bar! Same size and 5.0 oz. weight as I'm used to. Great look, feel and tone. And it's going gigging this weekend. |
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Chase Brady
From: Ohio, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2017 5:47 pm
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Just received a 13/16" by 3" bar today. Wow! Everything they say is true. Thanks Todd! |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Liz Williams
From: California, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2017 3:21 pm I love my bar! Thanks, Todd
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I've been remiss: I got my 3/4x2-3/4 bars a few weeks ago and have been enjoying them so much. They fill the void left when Tribotone went out of business. I love these bars: they are noiseless, have a fabulous, warm tone and are easy to hold on to. Thank you for another high-quality product, Todd |
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Paul Stauskas
From: DFW, TX
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Posted 15 Dec 2017 3:26 pm
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Simply the best bars out there! _________________ My site |
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Bob Hoffnar
From: Austin, Tx
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Posted 15 Dec 2017 8:38 pm
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I just ordered one. I have two of Todd's guitars ( a D10 console and Joaquin Model S10 Lap) and if the bars are anywhere near the quality of his steels they will be perfect.
Thanks Todd ! _________________ Bob |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Tim Heidner
From: Groves, TX
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Posted 2 Jan 2018 7:23 pm
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Hey Todd, I got the bar today, very nice!!! I don't suppose there's any way to make a Stevens type bar out of that material, is there? |
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Todd Clinesmith
From: Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 23 Apr 2018 7:57 pm Liking the 7/8
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Hi Todd,
And for any other forum members considering these bars.
Got that 7/8" X 3.25" one from you last month and really like it a lot.
The weight is perfect.
It is very smooth gliding over the strings.
The tone is warmer than my favorite stainless steel bar but has as much sustain and possibly longer sustain... Not sure how that could be measured, but it sustains as long as I'd need. I love the warmer tone it gives.
Also very easy to hold, so a tad better for hammer on's without slipping.
I did find the back edge a little sharper than I found comfortable so I sanded a very little more round over there and polished it and now feels really nice in my palm.
That may not be for everybody....
Another thing is the recess in the end is "Just Right" and very nice for the thumb when doing slants.
All in all a very nice bar that is fast becoming my favorite... Like everything you do, it's a beautiful display of your top quality work.
Thanks for all you do. _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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David LeBlanc
From: New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted 2 May 2018 6:06 pm Red Rajah grip tone bar
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Hi Todd. Got my 1 1/8 & my Custom bar ( exact replica of a "Red Rajah grip tone bar" ). Just great!! I can`t say enough. For all you guys looking for one of those "grip" bars , let Todd build you one. I had lost my red bar and was looking for one to no avail. Todd was gracious enough to make me one. I will try to post pics. Just perfect. Now my BIG bar. Another work of art. I had asked for the biggest one he could make. 1 1/18 I LOVE it. I think I have every tone bar made, and this one is the bomb. Smooth as silk, great tone.Not to heavy. Sorry for the long post. Thanks again Todd. I will order more in the future. Dave |
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Pete Burak
From: Portland, OR USA
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Posted 6 May 2018 6:18 pm
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I used my new Clinesmith bar on a 2-set gig yesterday, and I liked the feel and tone of it very much.
It really glides across the strings! |
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