'WEIRD looking" STEEL

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 14 Oct 2004 6:49 am

Ever seen one of these ? What was this guy smoking? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3754886588&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 14 Oct 2004 7:15 am

It was evidently good stuff!

That's a beauty and made of excelllent construction.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 14 Oct 2004 9:14 am

This guitar was built by SGF member Loni Spector. His work is top notch. I have one of his Redneck conversions on one of my Teles, and it's a thing of beauty! Perhaps he'll chime in here. JB

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 14 Oct 2004 9:17 am

Umm, Loni started this post!

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 14 Oct 2004 9:30 am

Loni is a great guy! I have purchased a guitar from him before myself. He is a pleasure to do business with and is a fine gentleman.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 14 Oct 2004 9:39 am

I need more coffee! Much more! Duh! And I sent Loni an email. I'm going back to bed! Can't believe I did that!

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 14 Oct 2004 9:49 am

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[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 17 November 2004 at 08:42 PM.]

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 14 Oct 2004 10:57 am

So----what were you smoking?

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 14 Oct 2004 11:10 am

Sweet guitar, by the way.

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 14 Oct 2004 12:14 pm

I belive about two hits of that is all youd need!

Denny Turner · Post by **Denny Turner** » 14 Oct 2004 3:13 pm

UH-OH! I remember giggling at my BR6 doing things like that long ago in it's younger bullet-proof days!

Maybe that's why it took me 20 years to ever learn to play anything on it like it was made to.

Lap Dancer; Apropos! Ilubyewnochitbaby--yewbuymejeenkie? Yea Sweetie, four eights to the bar, let's boogie!

Aloha,
DT~

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 14 Oct 2004 3:36 pm

It was my evil twin that posted it! I still don't know how to post pics on this forum, so I ,errr.he,,figured that a link to ebabe was OK. You see my evil twin likes really odd looking things like, Gibson Moderns, explorers, flying Vs, sea horses, and Steyer GBs. I on the other hand prefer Fender Telecasters, Stringmasters, Les Pauls, Guppies, and Ruger Single Six.
BTW I don't smoke anymore, but Evil does once in a while.;-}

Andy Zynda · Post by **Andy Zynda** » 14 Oct 2004 3:43 pm

I think that it's an awesome piece of work, and I have no problems with multiple personalities.

And neither do I.

Me either...
-andy-

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 14 Oct 2004 3:56 pm

Hey Loni---hear the one about the chap who goes into the pub everyday and orders & downs three Jamesons---one for himself and one for each of his two brothers back in the old land. Then one day he just orders and drinks two. Bartender goes uh-oh, his face falls and he somberly asks if something bad happened to one of the brothers. To which our guy says "oh no, they're fine. It's my liver. Doctor's orders, I'm on the wagon."

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 14 Oct 2004 4:38 pm

LMAO!!!!

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 14 Oct 2004 4:40 pm

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Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 14 Oct 2004 4:46 pm

I really love that Lapdancer design, and would definitely add one to my small collection if I could afford one.
Even before I joined this forum I saw one of those on Gruhn's website and saved the photo because of its cool design.
One day, when I'm rich and famous, I'll get one of those Lapdancers........

Steinar

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[This message was edited by Steinar Gregertsen on 14 October 2004 at 05:47 PM.]

Stephan Miller · Post by **Stephan Miller** » 14 Oct 2004 7:44 pm

Jim--

! Your license and registration, sir... Jon--

Looks like your "leaf" has attracted scrutiny...might
get popped for J-walking

Thanks for
this thread, y'all.

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 15 Oct 2004 7:58 am

Mr Phelps, beautiful work (sweet guitar too) That's some amazing bar control you have BTW.

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Half-assed bottleneck and lap slide player. Full-assed Builder of resonator instruments.

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 15 Oct 2004 8:03 am

Gentlemen, I thoroughly enjoyed reading these comments/opinions. What a diverse group we are.

I must be part salmon, as it seems I am always bucking the currents. My moto has always been, "If you can think it, try it"
That's led me up some very stange streams indeed. I do realize my design for the Lapdancer is not 'traditional' or retro, and would not appeal to the more consevative players. There are plenty of old guitars around or the Goldtone type clones available for the purists. I didn't even attempt to emulate the sound of any older instuments when I first made the prototype. Thanks so much to all forumites, for your kind or humorous words and encouagement over the last few years. (this is starting to sound like a retirement speach) I'm lucky to live in a great music town where my local 'possy' give me constant input on new ideas. Special thanks go to Mike Johnstone, Greg Leisz for always taking time away from their hectic lives, and wives, for me.
I have more news, but I'll save it for a new post.
Via con Dios,
Loni

Terry Farmer · Post by **Terry Farmer** » 15 Oct 2004 8:58 am

Loni, I would be interested in your thoughts about using a compensated bridge. I noticed you go that way. I'm sure you are aware there are a lot of opinions on this subject both ways, compensated or fixed. I tend to think your approach is the correct one. Care to share your thoughts? Also I was curious how you set it up for the final intonation setting. Place bar on 12th fret and use harmonics? Thanks.

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 15 Oct 2004 9:57 am

Terry, Initially I thought it made sense to have a compensated bridge. I've since come to the conclusion that it hardley matters. Since you;re not fretting strings,(pushing them sharp) causing them to stretch at different amounts in relationship to their diameter, the need to compensate is nearly pointless. If you notice, on my more recent guitars I use a straight bridge.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 15 Oct 2004 1:40 pm

I agree with Loni. My Redneck Tele has a six saddle bridge, but they're all adjusted in a straight line. No problems with intonation at all.[This message was edited by John Billings on 15 October 2004 at 02:54 PM.]

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 15 Oct 2004 2:45 pm

......but they're all adjusted in a straight line. No problems with intonation at all.

Same with my Redneck strat with the Hipshot Trilogy bridge,- I simply measured the distance from the nut to the 12th fret and made sure there was the same distance from the 12th fret to the bridge, before I did a little fine tuning by ear.

Steinar

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Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 15 Oct 2004 3:21 pm

The RedNeck is my best and most simple design. No one's ever sent one back or had any issues with one. The only deal breaker for some is the scale length of 25.5". Bad for slants down low for some. I'm considering making a batch of short scale conversion necks. What scale should I look into? 24", 22.5" ? I bet you all have Strats or Teles laying around dormant with some great pickup tones not being heard. What do you think?