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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 08 July 2002 06:57 PM
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Ok as requested......here are the closeups of the changers and underside of the Fulawka "Blue Darlin". Click Here for Them There Pics!!! And Thanks Stephen for making it "Netscape Prooooof" And thank you Stephen "Red-Eye" O'Brien for everything you have done for me and Archie and MightyFineMusic.com Ricky |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 08 July 2002 08:59 PM
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Ricky- It looks like a lot of machining under there. I like those knee levers. How does the two knobs work on the knee levers to work both necks? That's something we all need.....al  |
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Bobby Boggs Member From: Pendleton SC |
posted 08 July 2002 09:01 PM
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Killer axe my man!Thanks for sharing.It looks soooo good.Top to bottom.Enjoy! --bb |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 08 July 2002 09:57 PM
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Thanks B. Boggs; that means alot coming from you pal. Hey Al....the knee levers are great and the ones on your left leg are even angled a bit...cause a player normally sits a little slanted with the left knee....so now with the knees angled; your still hitting them flush instead of on the edge. The levers on the back of the guitar work the two Right knee levers. Basically you are able to enguage or dis-enguage the pulls for either neck. You know...most all pedal steels have changes on both necks for the two right knee levers. So now when your playing one neck....you can dis-enguage the pulls on the other neck your not playing....makes it dang smoother on them knees....."Another great Ed Fulawka Design"...God Love him. Ricky [This message was edited by Ricky Davis on 08 July 2002 at 09:59 PM.] |
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Ron Whitworth Member From: Yuma,Ariz. USA |
posted 09 July 2002 03:46 AM
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WWWWOOOOOWWWWWWW!!! What a beauty!!..That is one purty axe; Ricky...But i gotta ask- How does it sound??.I mean exactly how close to a Sho-Bud does the sound come to?? Just curious here pal...Thanks Ron |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 09 July 2002 10:13 AM
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Ron it has a very similar sound to my Sho~bud Pro II. So it has that crystal clear Bite on the top end....but gotta say; it has a warmer low end than me bud. It does have it's own character voice too...and separation of notes is super.....Just listen to Bob Lucier's cuts off his new CD....it sounds like that....but mine is played through a Fender Twin.....so you can imagine the sound of that guitar through a tube amp......So all and all.....it is very compared to a ShoBud but some real sweetness in the tone....I'm still getting used to it.....and liking it more each time I play it. As soon as I get some time......Me and Archie.....(which he has the Identical Twin of this guitar) will video tape the two "Blue Darlin" Fulawka's playing together and we'll have that video on the Mightyfinemusic.com website for all to see and hear first hand....So hold out for that. Ricky |
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Jim Palenscar Member From: Oceanside, Calif, USA |
posted 09 July 2002 11:15 AM
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Finally got a chance to see it (Netscape). WOWOWOWOWOW! So beautiful!!! You must be a very proud papa! |
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Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta |
posted 10 July 2002 12:48 AM
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Ricky, How would you describe the tone and sustain above the 12th fret and up. Of coarse I'm referring to the area John Hughey owns. Thanks in advance! [This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 10 July 2002 at 12:53 AM.] |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 10 July 2002 01:53 AM
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Andy it just "Sings" up there pal. The Sho~Bud is a 24" scale and was always a little restrictive in the sustain area above the 12th fret....but still sounded good. But this Fulawka steel .......just sings out more and sustain is better eventhough it is also a 24" scale. But of course an original Emmons will be the ultimate.....so my Fulawka is somewhere between my Sho~bud and lets say> Jim Loessbergs '64 Emm.....oh wait...he traded that to Herb Steiner for the Rick Price Emmons....or wait......Ok who has what...and what has.....ah....ha....oh well got lost.....but yes somewhere between a ShoBud and Emmons......and very nice I might add. Next time you see me...have me play the "Lost in the Feeling" John Hughey solo.....and you can hear it for yourself....oh did I say Fulawka and John Hughey in the same post....??? hmmmmmmmmm well ok your onto me....or my mouth runnith over.....I'll shut up now  Ricky |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 10 July 2002 02:33 AM
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Beautiful axe, Rickey! I wish you many happy years of Blues in the Night, Blue Bayou, Born to be Blue, Red roses for a Blue Lady,Bluesette, Milk cow Blues, etc. etc. |
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Pete Mitchell Member From: Buda, Texas, USA |
posted 12 July 2002 05:56 PM
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Worked a gig last night with Ricky and his new Blue Darlin.' I'm here to tell you the guitar sounds just as good as it looks. What a fat, woody tone! I would imagine that ol' Rick is still a grinnin' from ear to ear. Can't say as I blame him. I'm sure she'll take care of him for a loooooong time. |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 13 July 2002 08:25 AM
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WEll Pete; coming from someone that always has the most ultimate greatest tone.....that is a high compliment and I'm flattered and Eddy Fulawka is flattered......thanks. Oh and Pete; your playin' your a$$ off as usual....thanks for playin'. Thanks Andy.....I'll enjoy all the blue songs....ah....ha. Ricky |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 14 July 2002 03:25 AM
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Little Brother: You're right!! Eddy is as proud of that guitar as you are!! Pat and I were up at his place for the week-end to help celebrate his 74th birthday and him and Irene's 50th wedding anniversary. He was showing everybody that came in the pics you put up on your website!! (All 150 guests!! HA!) Didn't take my steel but took my Martin and played rythym with the group of players who put on the music. Seems like all that was missing was you sitting alongside Bob Lucier! Your place was capably filled by Ollie Strong, another fine Canadian steeler, who also has a Fulawka on order. He was the fella who tested out both yours and Archies guitars for Eddy when they were finished. I'll tell ya the story about him and Bob Lucier sometime, when Bob was just starting out on the steel. Am off to the trailer again for holidays, so catch ya later! ------------------ |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 14 July 2002 10:01 AM
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Hi Ricky It is so nice hearing all the responses on your new Steel. I did not get up to Eddies this weekend but I called to wish Eddie & Irene a great weekend and he told me about your post so I went in to see and look at your site. Pretty nice I must say. Your site looks great and I will add you to our links page. Playing a Fulawka is an expearance all on its own.. Enjoy... ------------------ |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 14 July 2002 11:32 AM
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Paul; so nice of you to drop in ....and you nailed it when you said: quote: Graham.....that is so cool you visited Ed on his B'day.....I do wish I could have been there....he is such a great guy to be around......all that energy for 74 is a tribute to living the life you want to... I know Eddy is proud of the Twin "Blue Darlin's"....as we are and my gosh.....this baby is sounding a playing better than I ever imagined in my life. When Archie gets back from his vacation...and I get back from France...in a couple of weeks.....Archie and I are going to sit down and video tape the twin Fulawka's playing "The Waltz you saved for Me".....in Harmony......and we will put it up on the site.....and then Eddy can see and hear us playing his masterpieces for himself..... I was gunna play for him over the phone....but thought I would save that for this more unique situation for him to see and hear.....but someone has to be there to tell me about the smile on his face> gotta have it.... Ricky |
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Joe Henry Member From: Ebersberg, Germany |
posted 14 July 2002 01:02 PM
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"The Waltz You Saved For Me"? Wow, Ricky, that´s one of my favorite tunes! I´m looking forward to hear it! All the best, Joe |
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chas smith Member From: Encino, CA, USA |
posted 14 July 2002 06:07 PM
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Awesome, dude!! |
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