Newly Restored "Speedy West Bigsby"

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I'm just now seeing this post--I just want to thank Bob for hosting the party in Portland. That was a really special night. And yeah, as far as "steel guitar mancaves," that has to be the best one in the world.

Todd's work was impeccable and so were the extra bits done by Jeremy Wakefield and T.K. Smith. I think it turned out amazing. I know that somewhere Paul Bigsby and Speedy West are looking down and they are pleased.

If you're anywhere near Phoenix, go see Speedy's Bigsby at the MIM museum, as part of their special exhibit "The Electric Guitar" for the next two years!

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Speedy West - Bigsby Copedent

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Wow!! Awesome. I see the string set up you provided for each neck but what were the 4 pedals tuned to that Speedy West used???
Thanks again,
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What's that metal "coffee cup lid" looking thing on the bottom?
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Gabriel Edell wrote:What's that metal "coffee cup lid" looking thing on the bottom?
It's an ashtray.
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Gloria Baldwin
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Speedy West Bigsby

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WHAT WERE THE “4 PEDALS TUNED TO “ ON SPEEDY’S TRIPLE NECK BIGSBY.
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Re: Speedy West Bigsby

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Gloria Baldwin wrote:WHAT WERE THE “4 PEDALS TUNED TO “ ON SPEEDY’S TRIPLE NECK BIGSBY.
They're listed in parentheses next to the open notes in the post about the tunings.
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