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Topic: Early Marrs sd10 3x6 |
Daniel Stein
From:
Glen Allen, Virginia, US
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Posted 19 May 2024 7:06 pm |
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I have the 3rd marrs ever made coming, and wondering if any might know a story or two about these early ones ? I’ve contacted Jeff surratt and he confirmed (for the most part being Duane’s machine work, as do I as I had a later d10)
If anyone has any others marrs from early on I’d like for you to share !
804 939 3464 is my cell if you’d like to text/call me
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Guitar,Bass,Drums,PSG,Lapsteel,Mandolin,Banjo
‘97 Mullen PRP d10
Beard Road-o-phonic
Quilter mach 3
Quilter aviator gold
Two Sho bud single channel’s
Custom b bender Tele
Fender telecaster bass
Yamaha fretless bass
MarkBass 1x12 (Bass rig)
‘70s Slingerland Drumkit
Yamaha modx 6 (keyboard)
‘79 washburn Jethro burns mandolin
2022 deering deluxe banjo
Unknown early 1890s to early 1900s fiddle |
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 20 May 2024 6:07 pm
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That would probably clean up real nice. RP
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Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
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Mike DiAlesandro
From:
Kent, Ohio
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Daniel Stein
From:
Glen Allen, Virginia, US
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Posted 21 May 2024 3:27 am Re: Marrs
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What serial was that one ? Great work on it
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Guitar,Bass,Drums,PSG,Lapsteel,Mandolin,Banjo
‘97 Mullen PRP d10
Beard Road-o-phonic
Quilter mach 3
Quilter aviator gold
Two Sho bud single channel’s
Custom b bender Tele
Fender telecaster bass
Yamaha fretless bass
MarkBass 1x12 (Bass rig)
‘70s Slingerland Drumkit
Yamaha modx 6 (keyboard)
‘79 washburn Jethro burns mandolin
2022 deering deluxe banjo
Unknown early 1890s to early 1900s fiddle |
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Joe Krumel
From:
Hermitage, Tn.
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Posted 21 May 2024 5:13 am
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| Great pieces of steel guitar History.Duane knew his stuff. Very nice individual. |
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Rick Kornacker
From:
Dixon Springs, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 21 May 2024 4:13 pm Marrs...early on!
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Hey Daniel! Duane's guitars were nice builds and innovative due to his willingness to try things that other builders didn't(or wouldn't). I owned the first production Marrs that I ordered in 1980. It was built after Duane's prototype. Another guitar was built before mine by Robby,who worked for Duane, for himself. Presumably, serial #0001, as mine was #0002. My guitar was a red lacquer D-10 w/ alum necks, and set-up 8+10. First official sale of a Marrs...and first one played on the Opry stage. I wouldn't be sure that yours is #0003 as the earliest Marrs had two piece necks and longer than normal fretboards(two-octave). It is definitely an early model. I ordered a second guitar in '85. It was also a lacquer body(orange) and had black Formica on the underside of the cabinet. My idea, Duane was intrigued with the concept and made it happen. Sounded a little different, but nice. Anyway, sounds as if you're excited about your new steel, hope you make good friends with it. I'll take another look at your guitar pic and see if I see anything else I can tell you about. A good Nashville player friend of mine still has 'ole #0002, his "fave" guitar to this day. Think I've got a pic somewhere, may have to send it later. Glad to be able to fill you in. Play gooood! Regards,RK P.S. You can do a forum search for "Marrs..the original" to find the pic
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"think MORE...play LESS" |
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Daniel Stein
From:
Glen Allen, Virginia, US
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Posted 21 May 2024 5:02 pm Re: Marrs...early on!
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Thank you, the seller checked and it was 0003, still funky trying to figure it out
as I’ve seen 3 bell cranks designs on a marrs
| Rick Kornacker wrote: |
| Hey Daniel! Duane's guitars were nice builds and innovative due to his willingness to try things that other builders didn't(or wouldn't). I owned the first production Marrs that I ordered in 1980. It was built after Duane's prototype. Another guitar was built before mine by Robby,who worked for Duane, for himself. Presumably, serial #0001, as mine was #0002. My guitar was a red lacquer D-10 w/ alum necks, and set-up 8+10. First official sale of a Marrs...and first one played on the Opry stage. I wouldn't be sure that yours is #0003 as the earliest Marrs had two piece necks and longer than normal fretboards(two-octave). It is definitely an early model. I ordered a second guitar in '85. It was also a lacquer body(orange) and had black Formica on the underside of the cabinet. My idea, Duane was intrigued with the concept and made it happen. Sounded a little different, but nice. Anyway, sounds as if you're excited about your new steel, hope you make good friends with it. I'll take another look at your guitar pic and see if I see anything else I can tell you about. A good Nashville player friend of mine still has 'ole #0002, his "fave" guitar to this day. Think I've got a pic somewhere, may have to send it later. Glad to be able to fill you in. Play gooood! Regards,RK P.S. You can do a forum search for "Marrs..the original" to find the pic |
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Guitar,Bass,Drums,PSG,Lapsteel,Mandolin,Banjo
‘97 Mullen PRP d10
Beard Road-o-phonic
Quilter mach 3
Quilter aviator gold
Two Sho bud single channel’s
Custom b bender Tele
Fender telecaster bass
Yamaha fretless bass
MarkBass 1x12 (Bass rig)
‘70s Slingerland Drumkit
Yamaha modx 6 (keyboard)
‘79 washburn Jethro burns mandolin
2022 deering deluxe banjo
Unknown early 1890s to early 1900s fiddle |
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Daniel Stein
From:
Glen Allen, Virginia, US
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Posted 25 May 2024 8:33 am Update !
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I’ve got the marrs changer apart and rebuilt !
Oiled rivet points with 3n1, then wiped away any excess
Oiled the nut and main axle with tri flow
Also got bell cranks moved around for my copedent
Will update when it’s playing! But so far it’s smooth as butter with no funky business!
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Guitar,Bass,Drums,PSG,Lapsteel,Mandolin,Banjo
‘97 Mullen PRP d10
Beard Road-o-phonic
Quilter mach 3
Quilter aviator gold
Two Sho bud single channel’s
Custom b bender Tele
Fender telecaster bass
Yamaha fretless bass
MarkBass 1x12 (Bass rig)
‘70s Slingerland Drumkit
Yamaha modx 6 (keyboard)
‘79 washburn Jethro burns mandolin
2022 deering deluxe banjo
Unknown early 1890s to early 1900s fiddle |
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Mitchell Smithey
From:
Dallas, USA
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Posted 27 May 2024 8:39 am
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| I have #22. That guitar bought my first house and helped raise 2 kids! I wore it out. |
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Daniel Stein
From:
Glen Allen, Virginia, US
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Posted 27 May 2024 11:00 am
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| Mitchell Smithey wrote: |
| I have #22. That guitar bought my first house and helped raise 2 kids! I wore it out. |
Very cool!, the 03 is pretty much ready to play, I have to get 4 longer stop screws for Rkl, Rkr and lkl
Used the Mullen rodding to have a starting point for the bell cranks and adjusted to taste
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Guitar,Bass,Drums,PSG,Lapsteel,Mandolin,Banjo
‘97 Mullen PRP d10
Beard Road-o-phonic
Quilter mach 3
Quilter aviator gold
Two Sho bud single channel’s
Custom b bender Tele
Fender telecaster bass
Yamaha fretless bass
MarkBass 1x12 (Bass rig)
‘70s Slingerland Drumkit
Yamaha modx 6 (keyboard)
‘79 washburn Jethro burns mandolin
2022 deering deluxe banjo
Unknown early 1890s to early 1900s fiddle |
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