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Topic: Shout-out to Jerry Roller |
Jack Hanson
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San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2018 8:22 am |
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A while back I ordered from Jerry a matching set of long silver knee lever handles to install on a pair of Emmons GS-10s. One of the instruments is set up 3 x 4, and had four different handles -- a combination of black anodized, black painted, both long and short. No two were exactly the same. One of the short handles was in the LKL position, and often times my knee would miss it completely, passing underneath.
On a recent trip to the Twin Cities I had Clem Schmitz install the new handles. They not only look spectacular (especially in comparison to before), but the longer levers make for a much more playable instrument.
Anyone looking for knee lever handles for their old push/pull would be hard pressed to find a better aftermarket product.
Thanks, Jerry! |
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Benjamin Franz
From:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted 11 Nov 2018 1:46 pm
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| I agree! Jerry’s communication and speedy service are highly recommended. |
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Pat Moore
From:
Virginia USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2018 2:23 pm Jerry
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| Two thumbs up for Jerry.!!! |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 11 Nov 2018 3:18 pm
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I had Jerry fabricate some knee levers for my MCI when I was refurbishing it and he does fabulous work - built them exactly as the originals and they look amazing and work a treat.
Kudos to Jerry !
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08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2018 6:28 pm
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In addition, kudos to my friend Clem Schmitz, who has nurtured both me, and my push/pulls, for well over forty years.
He's always quick to offer tips, and can diagnose most issues on a push/pull by e-mail or over the phone. After all, Clem "wrote the book" on Emmons push/pull guitars:
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2018 10:34 pm
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Wow, I was startled to see my name in a subject line and really appreciate the nice things you guys said about my work. I am always happy to know I have satisfied a customer.
Thanks so much,
Jerry
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2018 6:26 am
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| Aside from Sonny Curtis and Buddy Charleton, Jerry Roller was my first inspiration to light the spark for my interest in the steel guitar and is my "go to" for my Push/Pulls. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2018 8:40 am
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Jack,
Is Clem back in the Twin Cities?
Erv |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2018 9:17 am
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
Jack,
Is Clem back in the Twin Cities?
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Clem retired, closed his store in the Nashville area, and moved back home to Crystal a few years back. He's keeping as busy as he wants to be, selling his wares on eBay, and working on a few steels (if and when he feels like it). |
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