P/P Mechanics

Instruments, mechanical issues, copedents, techniques, etc.

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Bob Snelgrove
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P/P Mechanics

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Who are the legendary ones still around? Please DM me so as not to cause any problem if you are friends with one that wouldn't like to feel badly!

My 78 Crawford D-10 could use a makeover!

:)
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Tommy Auldridge
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Re: P/P Mechanics

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I can recomend Paul Vendemia in Md. I don't know if he would want to take on the job, but he does very good work. Thanks, Tommy.....
Dave Magram
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Re: P/P Mechanics

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Hi Bob,

Tom Bradshaw in Pleasanton(?), Calif. used to do this work.
You might want to contact him to learn if he still does.

I assume you already have a copy of Clem Schmitz's "Methodology And Practice In Pedal Steel Guitar" booklet.
If not, he sells the booklet and a 2-DVD combo package on eBay listed as "Pedal Steel Guitar 83 METHODOLOGY P/P Book & 2008 2 DVD's Package" for just $21.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=%2 ... m570.l1313

- Dave
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Bob Snelgrove
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Re: P/P Mechanics

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Dave Magram wrote: 19 Nov 2025 2:36 pm Hi Bob,

Tom Bradshaw in Pleasanton(?), Calif. used to do this work.
You might want to contact him to learn if he still does.

I assume you already have a copy of Clem Schmitz's "Methodology And Practice In Pedal Steel Guitar" booklet.
If not, he sells the booklet and a 2-DVD combo package on eBay listed as "Pedal Steel Guitar 83 METHODOLOGY P/P Book & 2008 2 DVD's Package" for just $21.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=%2 ... m570.l1313

- Dave
Lat time I asked Tom he said "I hate working on those" !! I do have Clem's material but I need a total redo and ohaul.
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Kelcey ONeil
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Re: P/P Mechanics

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Bob,
We at Emmons would be happy to help you with it!
Co-owner and operator: Emmons Guitar Co.
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Dave Grafe
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Re: P/P Mechanics

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Tommy Cass is still doing his stellar work in Massachusetts