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Topic: My new "Georgeboard">WoW!!
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 24 April 2004 08:38 AM
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This is the most Wonderful sounding/playing/looking Hawaiian Steel ever.
After I strung it up(and went with my D13+9 and A6th..ha)…and plugged her in; my World just LIT up …..>the most beautiful sound came out of her with all the clarity and Richness anyone can ever ask for.
And I noticed something as I was playing…..I heard a very familiar voice coming out of her and took me a bit to figure out what I was hearing….and do you know what it is???
This Georgeboard sounds Very close to the same texture of voice as my SS HAWAIIAN……>I mean they are truly similar like family members are…..It’s really amazing…..and I figured how and why….seeing that they are differently designed but there is something that is the same.
My SS HAWAIIAN is a very exotic wood of course as my Sweet Leilani Georgeboard is…..>but my strings are attached to Brass plate with stainless steel bridges; resonating on the wood. The strings on the georgboard are on Brass bridges, resonating on the wood……and THAT is the similar voice I hear from the two different Hawaiian steels and I LOVE IT…….
I have played every Hawaiian steel on the planet and is why I wanted to build my own; as I know what makes a steel come alive and the material and design is sooooo important and how they are made…..and I did build the best sounding steel I’ve ever heard> UNTIL Now…..and I’ll have to say that my Georgeboard is equally superb in every way, as my SS HAWAIIAN; but uniquely in a league of it’s own and I believe the SS HAWAIIAN and my Sweet Leilani Georgeboard; are truly Family members, sent from the Heavens of the great Hawai’I spirit.
www.georgeboards.com
Ricky
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Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 24 April 2004 09:04 AM
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Very beautiful,- I see you have seperate vol/tone controls for each neck, do you have seperate outputs also?Steinar ------------------
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 24 April 2004 10:29 AM
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Yes each neck has it's own input and volume and tone for each. I use a A/B box that lets me switch between necks to one output.
The top wood and necks and headstocks are one piece of Hawaiian Ohia(Oh-hee-ah) wood; and the body is Hawaiian Koa(Koh-ah) wood.
The bridge holders are African Walnut and the grooved bridges are Brass. Those are Mother of Pearl Tuner tops on Gold tuners and the volume and tone knobs are Gold knobs with Abalone swirl tops.
The sound of this guitar is just "out of this world" man....I love it. I don't/didn't need another Hawaiian steel, as my SS HAWAIIAN is everything I could ever want and hope for....>BUT the Georgeboard is TRULY a Hawaiian steel and as I met George Piburn a couple years ago and saw his craftmanship and Artistry; I knew I wanted one of these one day...and that day has come and believe me, this guitar is Un-surpassed as you well know Steinar. I Earge everyone to check out this Steel, as George Piburn has a "God Given" talent that just has to be felt by steel players around the world.
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Ricky Davis 
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Mark van Allen
Member From: loganville, Ga. USA
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posted 25 April 2004 09:29 AM
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Beuatiful guitar, Ricky. I've admired George's work for years now.. How would you compare the tonal difference to, say a 50's dual pro? More sustain? Have fun!------------------
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 25 April 2004 10:05 AM
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How would you compare the tonal difference to, say a 50's dual pro? More sustain?
Mark; it's hard to compare tonal differences but this Georgeboard DOES have a similar tonal characteristic to the Fender Steel. The sustain is just what you need for a 22 1/2" scale....and the string spacing being 3/8" is just wonderful for bar slants anywhere and the presicion of them slants are "to die for"....just perfect.
This guitar has Perfect Tone and sustain.
Ricky[This message was edited by Ricky Davis on 25 April 2004 at 10:05 AM.] |
Jeff Strouse
Member From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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posted 25 April 2004 12:40 PM
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Ricky - It certainly is a beauty! Is that 3/8 straight across (nut and bridge)? How's the weight of it (in the case)?  [This message was edited by Jeff Strouse on 25 April 2004 at 12:45 PM.] |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 25 April 2004 01:24 PM
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Hey Jeff thanks for the reply and inquiry.
Actually it is 3/8" at the bridge(pickin' hand) and 11/32"edited for typo at the nut(bar hand).
I didn't opt. for a case cause I use a small padded keyboard gig bag which weighs next to nothin' and throw it over my shoulder and I'm off to the gig....>The steel with legs on it...weighs 32 lbs.
Ricky[This message was edited by Ricky Davis on 25 April 2004 at 03:54 PM.] |
Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 25 April 2004 01:34 PM
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Wow--those measurements make absolute sense but I don't think I've ever heard of anyone doing the reverse taper like that! It's counter-intuitive, aesthetically, but exactly what you would want for slants, progressively, from nut to bridge, right?
Beautiful axe, Ricky. |
Jeff Strouse
Member From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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posted 25 April 2004 02:48 PM
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Wouldn't that be 11/32" at the nut? 3/8 = 6/16 = 12/32. So an 11/16 nut would be almost twice the size of 3/8! That's a great idea with the gig bag. |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 25 April 2004 03:53 PM
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Gosh I did say 11/16" ha...sorry....it is 11/32" at the nut and 3/8" at the bridge...ha...Too many numbers over here at my house to get'um all correct..
Ricky |
David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 25 April 2004 11:26 PM
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Drooling.... just droooling!Hope I can get to Scotty's and hear you play this there.
PS. bring charts this time : HA! |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 26 April 2004 11:53 AM
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David if I do show up in St. Louis this year...I will certainly bring some charts..ha.. 
Ricky |
Dwayne Martineau
Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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posted 26 April 2004 02:29 PM
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Sorry to drag money into this, Ricky, but how much did that steel cost you? I couldn't find $$$ info on the web site.Eventually, I want to switch from my triple-neck National to a double-neck. I was thinking Stringmaster, but that chunk of wood up there sure looks like the guitar I'm supposed to own. Man, that's nice. |
Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 04:03 PM
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Yes Ricky, show up at St. Louis this year! I promise, I'll get the chords right for "Kaimana Hila". ------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 26 April 2004 at 05:02 PM.]
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 26 April 2004 10:35 PM
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Hey No worries Gerald....You'da man.
Dwayne; it's hard to say pal...as there are many different features that one can get that would depict the price.
Just Email George Piburn and tell him what you want and he'll tell you what he can do and what's avaliable and how much> george@georgeboards.com
Mine with the Ohia and African Mahagony and Koa is very obtainable right now; as George just got alot of that in...and mine is one of a kind right now.....>but the more the merry'er..ha.....so shoot him a email.
Sorry I'm not able to answer your question...as it would really be inaccurate...as these are Custom Hand-made Steels and not a assembly-line where they are all the same and same price....
So discussing with George what you want and how you want it..would give you a better ball-park then for me to say...anywhere from 1000.00 to 100,000.00..?? ah..ha..
Actually I never discussed a price with George which was so cool....I just said: "George I have to have one and here's what I would like and what do you have and what every it cost and takes to make this; just come on with it"...
Ricky |
Andy Zynda
Member From: Wisconsin
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posted 27 April 2004 07:12 AM
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Those guitars are just absolutely to die for!
Hats off and sal-UTE! YUMM!
-andy-
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David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 27 April 2004 07:45 AM
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The word from Ricky " Price Is No Oject" Davis. ( right, Price is just a great singer ) |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 01 May 2004 08:59 AM
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That's funny David..ha
Well as I play my "Sweet LeiLani" moreso....>wow...I just can't believe the amount of tone and real Hawaiian sound coming outta this Georgeboard. It's like a cross between a Fender and Richenbacker as my SS HAWAIIAN is like a cross between a Fender and Bigsby sound> that is if I was to try to explain the sound.
It plays sooooooo perfect too....>the most true bar slants and intonation of any steel I've played. And each neck being separate in that there is an input for each neck with volume and tone knob is just Genious as the full true sound of each pickup is it's own and eventhough many guitars have a switch to switch between pickups....you can never tell the difference of what a switch does to the signal; until you have a steel like this that is two necks and each being individual Totally...>way cool.
Just thought I'd update ya'll on my assessment of this best purchase I've ever made in my life; Steel guitar.
Ricky |
Denny Turner
Member From: Northshore Oahu, Hawaii USA
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posted 02 May 2004 05:51 AM
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Denny Turner
Member From: Northshore Oahu, Hawaii USA
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posted 02 May 2004 06:09 AM
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For those that might not know the Jerry Byrd tone sweet spot "trick": Turn the volume knob down until you first hear the volume decrease and STOP. Now turn the tone knob all the way off (full bass; full treble filter). Now strum the strings and slowly turn the tone knob up until you just start to hear the treble start to come in and STOP. That tone knob setting will be the bass side of a VERY narrow spot / range with the tone knob turned SLIGHTLY up (more treble) from there for the top of the narrow sweet spot tone setting range. In that very narrow range / spot you will find the sweetest tone for your guitar & ear, which can then be further fine trimmed by increasing or decresing the volume knob from it's first setting being the middle of it's trim range. George Boards drip plumeria, pikaki and mai-tai's at that sweet spot! Don't set it down out of it's case with that setting ....or it will hula off down the street in search of Waikiki!Aloha,
DT~[This message was edited by Denny Turner on 02 May 2004 at 06:13 AM.] |
George Piburn
Member From: San Diego, California, USA
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posted 19 May 2004 07:37 AM
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Hello From GeorgeBoardsI have said on this forum that I love Ricky Davis SS Hawaiian Steel, his playing ability, and all around dedication to the Steel Guitar. To Be Honored by Ricky in this way underscores my total dedication to this Rare Instrument and Art Form. GeorgeBoards goal in the adventure of Lap Steel making is of course to make the Most Desireable Lap Steels. My Design is a compulation of all of the best features of the more than 50 different steels that I teadiously measured with scientific measurements. Henry K. Allen, Nick Maniscalisco, and numerous others offered their collections for this effort adding their expertise on the subject of the search for a Best Average of all lap steels of quality previously created. Also Ron Lashley, created the 22.5" scale for GeorgeBoards precision accuracy. To answer a few questions : Ricky's GeorgeBoard is a "One of a Kind" work of art and is priceless - museum quality. His generous compensation was less than the cost of my parts. All of the Milling, Rare Exotic Hawaiian Figured Woods, more than 100 labor hours, were my gift to this talented Endorser. I do have a new line of Consoles at a affordable price structure @ $750.00 to $1250.00 per neck all with the same play-ability and sound as "Sweet Lai Lani" there are a few single necks on Ebay at this posting 5-19-2004. I am in process of several Double 8's and a Triple 8. Special Visually Stunning features are available such as, Bright Work Inlay, Figured Hawaiian Koa Skirts, Abalone Shell. Serious Collectors are incouraged to email for details. As it stands for more than 2 years.... I have sold most of my instruments before I can finish making them. Congratulation to Ricky Davis on his Sweet Lei Lani Ya Just Gotta Love It !!!!!! to be be exact on the String Spacing's this instrument has .375 bridge and .340 on the nut end. The roller feature can be lathed to any spacing.
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 20 May 2004 09:38 PM
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Well George it is "I" that is Truly Honored by your magical work and dedication to the continument of a REAL Steel Guitar.
Yes this Work of Art "Sweet Leilani" is indeed Priceless and it just BLOWS a Fender right out of the Water; and Wizzes by a Richenbacker and KicKs the Livin' ^^^^ out of pretty much Whatever...ah..ha....
Yes I'm very Opinionated at this point in saying: "If your not playing a GeorgeBoard; you are NOT playing a Real Steel Guitar".
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