Lap steels, resonators, multi-neck consoles and acoustic steel guitars
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Scott Walker
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Post by Scott Walker 18 Nov 2012 6:30 pm
Hey All!
I just finished my new steel and thought id post some pics here.
Lollar pickup. Machined bridge 1/2 thick inlaid and bolted on from the bottom. Italian Celluloid Tortoise
Italian celluloid
Maple body- 23" scale carbon reinforcement beam
Gotoh 21:1 tuners, Signature "Dart" for reinforcment
Corian colered inlays with Glow in the dark inner diamonds and fret lines. Felt lined bar hole
Stainless steel telescoping legs- ALuminum bottom inserts
Light without power
Vinyl cover by Sharp covers in Nashville
Hand made case by yours truly.
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Joe Snow
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Post by Joe Snow 18 Nov 2012 7:21 pm
wow! verbal details to go along with the incredible pictures?
Stephen Abruzzo
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Post by Stephen Abruzzo 18 Nov 2012 7:33 pm
Wow.......serious eye candy.
Don McGregor
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Post by Don McGregor 18 Nov 2012 7:34 pm
That's a whole lot of purty.
Scott Walker
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Post by Scott Walker 18 Nov 2012 7:36 pm
Thanks guys,
Jeff Spencer
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Post by Jeff Spencer 19 Nov 2012 3:24 am
My good grief!! That sir is 2 art forms coming together! Stunning!
Tom Pettingill
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Post by Tom Pettingill 19 Nov 2012 7:02 am
Very sharp Scott ... that real old school celluloid really sets it off
Mike Anderson
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Post by Mike Anderson 19 Nov 2012 8:24 am
OMG, an all-tort steel! I am drooling here...absolutely gorgeous work.
Peter Jacobs
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Post by Peter Jacobs 19 Nov 2012 8:49 am
Hokey smoke, that is beautiful! I love the lines and the way everything flows together so well. Great design on the fret markers, too.
Chris Walke
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Post by Chris Walke 19 Nov 2012 9:05 am
Gorgeous.
Mike Neer
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Post by Mike Neer 19 Nov 2012 9:08 am
Some seriously skilled craftsmanship! Killer job.
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Scott Walker
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Post by Scott Walker 19 Nov 2012 9:13 am
Thanks Everyone! I hope to have some sounds up soon.
Ron Whitfield
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Post by Ron Whitfield 19 Nov 2012 10:23 am
...maybe in my next lifetime, but definitely on the Christmas wish list if Santa is paying attention.
Stephan Miller
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Post by Stephan Miller 20 Nov 2012 10:14 am
Phenomenal!
Looking for an 8-string Walker in the coming months...
Clyde Mattocks
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Post by Clyde Mattocks 20 Nov 2012 10:58 am
Stunning work!
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Mike D
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Post by Mike D 20 Nov 2012 11:32 am
Amazing work Scott!
that real old school celluloid really sets it off
You said it. I'd sell my grandmother for a 4x8 sheet of that stuff!
Bruce Bjerke
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Post by Bruce Bjerke 20 Nov 2012 11:45 am
That is one sweet bundle of awesome! I really like the glow in the dark frets and markers.
Dick Chapple Sr
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Post by Dick Chapple Sr 20 Nov 2012 10:51 pm
Oooofta wow and goodness gracious!!!! That is absolutely stunning!!! It just exudes quality craftsmanship. Love the case too.
Dick
Scott Walker
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Post by Scott Walker 21 Nov 2012 8:17 am
Hey thanks everyone! Yeah a 8 string version will certainly follow, probably a year out or so. I have committed to a small batch of the 6 stringers, 4 total.
