Mike Cass's practice board

Cal Sharp · Post by **Cal Sharp** » 3 Apr 2002 8:14 pm

Mike's got a new practice board that might come in handy when you're away from your axe.

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 3 Apr 2002 10:58 pm

Thanx Cal

I'll keep my comments short here, as Ive posted on the No Peddlers area under the same thread.
b0b, if we've posted these in the wrong places, I trust you'll correct the mistake, thanx.
mc

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 4 Apr 2002 4:06 am

Mike, this question has to be asked. Is that a push/pull neck?

Al Miller · Post by **Al Miller** » 4 Apr 2002 4:57 am

John!!!
i was thinking that very same thing. is this cat tearing apart old emmons guitars and building these things?
oh god i hope not!
great idea though. but make the parts

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AL (BOO) Miller
mullen D10
65 EMMONS P/P D-10

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Apr 2002 5:57 am

Mike, how about a keyless model, to keep it shorter and lighter?
Regards,
Jim

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 4 Apr 2002 11:37 am

Fellas!!!!! relax

....these first few were made from parts left over from D-10 to SD-10 conversions.I used nothing on then that you cant still buy from Emmons.
If you'll read my post @ NoPeddlers you'll see I mentioned that Ive now acquired neck & head castings for the remainder of the instruments.
Yes, John, the one pictured features a p/p wood neck & bolt on changer mounts.
I need to stress here,that Im not trying to build Emmons lap steels!!!!

Thats not my desire, nor do I have the authority to do so.However, Ron jr is fine with selling me fretboards & any parts I may need.
The whole purpose was to build you folks something you could practice on when away from your main axe, that looked & felt familiar to you.
The first few were just custom ordered, thats all. One fellow even wants one to match his brand of PSG (not an Emmons). I didnt mean to invoke fear that I was chewin up p/p's!!! LOL

Perhaps I should have posted in only one catagory & then my other post would have(hopefully) allieviated any fears to the negative.
thanx, mc
[This message was edited by Mike Cass on 04 April 2002 at 02:40 PM.]

Dave Robbins · Post by **Dave Robbins** » 4 Apr 2002 10:20 pm

Hey guys,
the practice board is a great thing to have!

It is especially good for those times when you want to experiment with a new tuning but don't want to mess up your pedal steel. For example, if you are an "E9 only" player but want to start learning C6, the practice board is a great inexpensive means for learning scales, pockets, chord locations, and familiarity with the tuning.
It is also a good way to practice chops and all, especially while traveling.
If you get one with a pickup, you can use a set of powered headphones or a Rock-n-Play, and have a ball!
They're perfect for sitting in front of the TV and "jammin' during the commercials without annoying your wife!

For learning/experimenting with a new tuning, they can really be an asset, and a whole lot cheaper than trading you single E9 in for double 10, especially if you not sure whether you can learn C6 or not, or can't yet afford a double 10. Better than a 6 string lap steel because they're "10 string!"
A great idea and handy instrument to own!

Very nice job, Mike!

Dave

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 5 Apr 2002 6:34 am

Mike, I was joking. But it is my favorite color.

Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 5 Apr 2002 8:40 pm

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Steve Benzian · Post by **Steve Benzian** » 27 Apr 2002 2:03 pm

I have one of Mike's practice boards and it is real nice. You can get it with a pickup and have a great sounding 10 string lap steel for a reasonable price.