Robert Randolph's new Fessy

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 15 Apr 2002 8:52 am

In talking with Jerry Fessenden yesterday, he mentioned that RR has ordered a new 13 string Fessy.

He didn't say what color he was getting this time though!

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 16 Apr 2002 9:53 am

Jerry says Robert wants a lacquer finish this time. He hasn't decided on a color yet but wants something "colorful"!

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 17 Apr 2002 6:50 am

Robert played a purple Fessy when I saw him. I was under the impression though that he had switched to a yellow Carter.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 17 Apr 2002 7:38 am

It appears that he is switching back.

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 17 Apr 2002 10:10 am

Ah,let the man spend his money! !
Ain't nobody else makin' any playin' steel git-tar

he may play the Carter one night and the Fessy the next. and more folks will hear it whichever one he plays, than almost anyone else currently performing on the instrument.

you go, Robert

Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 17 Apr 2002 4:55 pm

Spend his money!!?!!......ah, hem....anyway, I repaired that purple Fessenden 3 times....at the old shop..lacquer will never live through 1 show....he has a touch like a rhino serving tea to the emperor. It may be a 'Fessy', but when he brings them in, they're 'messy'....purple or otherwise.
Great player, yes-absolutely, but tough on the instrument.[This message was edited by Jeff Peterson on 17 April 2002 at 05:56 PM.]

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 17 Apr 2002 6:34 pm

we need a smiley with it's tongue firmly in it's cheek

:-^)[This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 17 April 2002 at 07:34 PM.]

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 17 Apr 2002 6:55 pm

I don't know if Robert reads this Forum, but maybe Jeff's post prompted him to change his mind about the lacquer guitar.

RR has decided to get a Formica Fessy so he can get it quicker (and maybe it will hold up better too). No word on the color yet.

Jerry has recruited Chris Templeton to set up the details and to help him with the manufacture and assembly so that Robert's new guitar won't hold up Jerry's other orders.

BTW, Jerry is basically a one-man shop. He can't afford to and doesn't give away any guitars, not to Robert, and not even to his old buddy (me), even though I showed him how to build guitars and constantly hype him on the Forum.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 17 Apr 2002 7:39 pm

Jim,

Since you probably talk to Jerry more often than I do, could you remind him to take a photo of two of the RR guitar before he ships it?

They would make a nice addition to the fessy website.

cheers,
Drew Howard

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 17 Apr 2002 7:54 pm

Drew, good idea, I'll do it!

[This message was edited by Jim Smith on 18 April 2002 at 06:28 AM.]

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 18 Apr 2002 6:09 am

I just wanted to clarify that Jerry and Bobbe are good friends, both personal and business, and I most certainly didn't mean my previous post to appear derogatory towards either Jeff or Bobbe. Heck, even I like Bobbe!

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 18 Apr 2002 6:36 am

I thought I might add something to this, Jerry and I are close friends, talk everyday, church together (ya church, as in Bible, and Jesus, so all you commie, liberal atheists the Fessy is built by a God fearing man), anyway where was I, oh ya, we talk a lot about the steel and what goes into building it, this guy goes through a lot of grief, if the price goes up thank me, I tell him he doesn’t get enough considering the work into the guitar with the follow up service, if a change has to be made. He gets it right, if it isn’t already, (the 14 string there now will probably be completely changed to a new type frame, big bucks, lots of time, probably no added cost to the buyer, I’d like to get that service with anything from a car to a lawnmower, but rarely does it happen. All this means nothing if the guitar has no tone, but I think most know it sounds great (acceptable anyway

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 18 Apr 2002 2:42 pm

I'm sure it will be awesome. Jerry builds a fine guitar, and I could not be happier with either of mine. The tone flat knocks me down, and is exactly what I searched for for years. He went way out of his way to get them right for me, and I'm glad he is a friend of mine.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 20 Apr 2002 9:00 pm

S'gunna Buildembetter III [This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 22 April 2002 at 01:38 PM.]

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 20 Apr 2002 9:22 pm

This guitar is going to be garrenteed to withstand the riggers of all the negotiations of disaster the road and heavy travel can bestow upon it. Jerry is the guy to build the guitar for this great controversial, fast pickin' terror of the strings.

Bobbe[This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 22 April 2002 at 01:41 PM.]

Van Ertel · Post by **Van Ertel** » 22 Apr 2002 9:17 pm

I have two Fessenden 12 string's and I am thinking about buying another one. Jerry Fessenden is 20 game winner in my book when it comes to product and service.

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Harry Hess · Post by **Harry Hess** » 23 Apr 2002 7:46 pm

I can't think of words to express how highly I regard Jerry Fessenden or his guitars. I've told everybody on this Forum many times that a Fessenden is by far the best deal currently available to PSG players. But you can only lead a horse to water....

Regards,
HH

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 23 Apr 2002 8:09 pm

Yeah, I have a Fessenden D-10 that is a terrific guitar in every way. Now, maybe I'm one of those guys that Jim M likes to call "liberal, commie, atheists" (strong words, I couldn't help but notice) but hopefully my opinion counts for something just like everyone elses'! (I'm kidding Jim, and I think you were too). I'm with you Harry - these are wonderful instruments.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 26 Apr 2002 9:21 pm

I second all the great replies about Fessy- he is one of the most most wonderful guys on the planet~~

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 27 Apr 2002 5:16 am

Yeah, he's okay...should be banned from computers though!

Latest word is that Robert's new guitar will be some type of a light green.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 30 Apr 2002 6:36 pm

The thread about Tommy White's new Carter prompted me to ask Jerry about the general policy of giving guitars to pros. He said that he can't speak for every manufacturer, but that he and John Fabian have discuseed this matter. They both have the same business philosophy and most assuredly do charge everyone for their guitars.

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 7 May 2002 5:50 pm

Yep yep that Jerry Fessenden is a great guy and Built me my fessy steel and guess what. This Guitar does not break strings.I have aset of Strings on there that have been on this great sounding Fessenden for a little over a year. I don't play out and I do practice 3 to 4 hours a day and that is a lot of playing in a little over a year.Jerry and his freind Larry Bevins are two of the greatest guys you could ever meet From Vermont.
Sam White[This message was edited by Samuel E. White on 07 May 2002 at 06:53 PM.]

Michael Holland · Post by **Michael Holland** » 8 May 2002 1:18 pm

Careful, Bob, lest we be smited.

I love my Fessenden SD-10, too.[This message was edited by Michael Holland on 08 May 2002 at 02:36 PM.]