Fairbanks Owners!

[srick]

I did an AGF search to see how many of us were represented and here is the list so far:

1. ataylor - F-35
2. bald melon - F-35
3. Black Squirrel. - F-45 with distressed finish
4. citizendave - 2013 F-20NL - Red Spruce / Mahogany (sn: 095)
5. Dave42 - F-35
6. Deliberate1 - SJ
7. devellis - Nick Lucas
8. drplayer - SJ 13 fret
9. fredsj200 - F-50 SJ and a Super Smeck
10. haasome - ?
11. jjarrell - Nick Lucas
12. Joseph P - SJ Kalamazoo Gal
13. justonwo - SJ Adi\hog10/11/218
14. jwalker99 - F-35 Adi\Mahogany
15. kmgreensman - F-30 Roy Smeck F-20 Nick Lucas
16. looburst - Smeck
17. Maryc-k - F-45
18. MCDEMO1 - F-35
19. nid2007 - Kalamazoo Gal Southern Jumbo
20. oliverkollar - F-35
21. oxygenman -F-45
22. rwpierce - 2020 Century of Progress F-20 and a 2022 Super Smeck F-35 both with maple back and sides
23. sahill - F-35
24. srick - 2021 F-35 Red Spruce / aged Mahogany “The Fox” #229
25. thumblead - F20Nick Lucas
26. tommieboy -?
27. wezzywest - SJ Kalamazoo Gal
28. Yrksman - F30 Roy Smeck
29. zombywoof - 2013 F30 Smeck Stage Deluxe

I'm sure I missed a few, or got the guitar wrong. How many more of you are out there?

[srick]

Here's my Fairbanks F-35 "Fox" #229
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[Mak2525]

I have a Fairbanks paint job on my Iris DF Smeck - Does that count?

[srick]

Originally Posted by Mak2525

I have a Fairbanks paint job on my Iris DF Smeck - Does that count?

Your DF is definitely one of Dale's creations! The only difference is that a few other luthiers have contributed to it. It would be interesting to start a separate thread and see how many Iris Guitars are on AGF now.

[roberts]

Just current owners...?

[srick]

Originally Posted by roberts

Just current owners...?

I can list you in the “Owners emeritus” column

[jt1]

Originally Posted by srick

I did an AGF search to see how many of us were represented and here is the list so far:

[... [*]jt1 - Banner SJ...

My Banner SJ is, well, a Banner SJ. It's the original 1943 Gibson that I loaned Dale (as I loaned him an L-1, L-00, and Nick Lucas from the 1930s) to serve as the template for the similar guitars he has built.

[srick]

Originally Posted by jt1

My Banner SJ is, well, a Banner SJ. It's the original 1943 Gibson that I loaned Dale (as I loaned him an L-1, L-00, and Nick Lucas from the 1930s) to serve as the template for the similar guitars he has built.

You mean that Gibson may have time traveled and copied part of Dale's design?

I guess I have to take you off the list!

[citizendave]

Hi srick, here's one more for your list.

2013 F-20NL - Red Spruce / Mahogany (sn: 095)

Got this delightful instrument from another member (to whom I am most grateful)
in late 2020 as the pandemic was tightening its grip. During these last two tumultuous years this guitar has been a gift, and it has taught me a lot. With Santa Cruz parabolics it just sings. I hope those of you on this list are having half as much fun as I am.

Cheers to Mr. Fairbanks!

[Rwpierce]

I have a 2020 Century of Progress F-20 and a 2022 Super Smeck F-35 both with maple back and sides.

[srick]

Originally Posted by Rwpierce

I have a 2020 Century of Progress F-20 and a 2022 Super Smeck F-35 both with maple back and sides.

Those are both very pretty guitars.

[srick]

Originally Posted by citizendave

it has taught me a lot. With Santa Cruz parabolics it just sings. I hope those of you on this list are having half as much fun as I am.

Cheers to Mr. Fairbanks!

Dave - that’s such an interesting comment as mine has been teaching me also. I have never owned such a responsive guitar and the auditory feedback I get from it really registers with me. And it never really complains either!

[islandguitar]

Hey Rick!
Been hearing about your Fairbanks, and it's nice to catch a glimpse of this beautiful guitar!! I really like those shades you have in that burst.

Enjoy your weekend!
Fred

[srick]

Originally Posted by islandguitar

Hey Rick!
Been hearing about your Fairbanks, and it's nice to catch a glimpse of this beautiful guitar!! I really like those shades you have in that burst.

Enjoy your weekend!
Fred

Thanks Fred. You should hear it… it’s magical!

[Rwpierce]

Originally Posted by srick

Those are both very pretty guitars.

They are not only pretty but their pretty incredible as well! Here’s the Super Smeck.

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