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steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 14 May 2016 2:42 am |
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James, not all pointy plants are the same. I'll skip the Poison Ivy, thanks.
I did not realize this thread was from 2010. Marin, have you built several more since then? I'll do a search. stevet |
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Don Sulesky
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Posted 14 May 2016 6:09 am
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Steve
Martin has built about 10 steels since mine in 2010.
In fact he built a 12 string for me which is a super steel, but after playing 10 strings for 40 years
I felt it was not for me and I'll stick to me dbl neck steels.
Today in fact is the 6th anniversary of this blue steel (May 14th,2010).
I have replaced the the E-66 back to the original Alumitone pickup.
The alumintone height is 0.135 under 1st string and about 0.150 under the 10th string.
The removable knee lever has been reshaped (see pix)
I use GHS SS strings on this steel.
This steel is now my main steel and plays so smooth it is a joy to play.
My Blue Weenick (Double O Seven) Steel Guitar
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Don Sulesky
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Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 23 Oct 2017 6:47 am Weenick Double O Seven steel guitar
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I came across this post in my search for an item.
This guitar is now just over 7 years old and to this date I have never broken 1 string while playing it or changing strings.
I love this guitar and don't play anything else these days.
Thanks so much to my dear friend Mike Weenick for just and excellent build.
Mike, no longer is able to build steel guitars because of his health.
Don
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 23 Oct 2017 10:56 am
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Martin, I am sorry you have been in ill health but hope for a recovery very soon. The guitar you built for Don is amazing. All the best, steve t
Here is a photo of our band in action. If you don't remember me, I'm in the upper left on my Kline steel.
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 16 Mar 2018 2:35 pm Hope you are better
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Martin,
I hope you are doing better since the last time I wrote. My wife and I are moving back to Moorhead , MN this summer and I hope to see my two sisters in Florida.
Assuming you are well, we will arrange to,drop in for a quick visit. Would be great to see you agsin. Steve T[/code] |
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Clay King
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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Posted 28 Mar 2020 11:58 am Weenick PSG
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Wow, Martin and Don, what a beautiful instrument. I hope it sounds as gorgeous as it appears. I was really blessed to end up with the MW PSG that was originally Don's. Went through some Frankenstein alterations and travels through Florida, but Doug Jones helped get it back to a great set up for me. Your instruments are really works of function and art. Btw, are you still building PSGs for general public, or more select personal situations?
PS, sorry, I didn't see that thread was dated. Oh well, still a great guitar. Wishing everyone, health and happiness, in these challenging times.
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 14 May 2020 7:55 am my Weenick
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This guitar of mine is sounding even better than the day I 1st played it back in June of 2010..it is my main guitar and my ShoBud SuperPro and Mullen double necks are used just for my students in my home.Don
P.S.
Martin stopped building about two years ago.
He has sold all is machining equipment.
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Marlin Gengenbach
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 15 May 2020 1:43 pm Don's guitar
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Don,
Impressive! Congrats to Martin for fulfilling your dream!
Marlin |
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