I’ve wanted one of Todd Clinesmith’s instruments for years now and I’ve finally got one! It’s a 2023 10 string Joaquin lap steel I bought from a forum member here.
Can I PLAY 10 strings? No, but there’s no time like the present to learn!
Congratulations Mark. She’s a beauty. I’m fortunate to be the undeserving owner of three Clinesmiths (Joaquin, frypan, and D8 console… and one bar). We are lucky to have such a craftsman in our midst.
"The Masher of Touch and Tone"
-1950 Fender Dual Pro 8
-1950's Fender Dual Pro 6
-Clinesmith D8
-Clinesmith 8-string Frypan
-Clinesmith Joaquin
-~1940 National New Yorker
-~1936 Rickenbacher B6
-Homebuilt Amps
I have had a few of Todd Clinesmith’s creations over the years, but the two that I still have and play daily are everything to me. Many thousands of hours logged on both of those beauties. My walnut Joaquin easily has 10k and my cast aluminum Joaquin is getting close!
Good luck with that!
Last edited by Mike Neer on 30 Dec 2025 8:28 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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