Musings

Articles and thoughts from the mind of Deke

1940 Scully Lathe Educational Film

1940 Scully Lathe Educational Film

The Whippersnappers and I cut the master disc for our brand new vinyl album, Honky Tonkin’ Rhythm, on my 1940 Scully Record Lathe. Here’s an “educational film” produced by Science Lab Educational Films and Westinghouse demonstrating the process.

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RIP Chris Strachwitz

RIP Chris Strachwitz

RIP to the great Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records. It’s impossible to overstate his importance or his influence in the world of music. That’s a mighty big statement, but it’s true.

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Loading in at the Orleans Casino, 2:20 AM

Loading in at the Orleans Casino, 2:20 AM

Load-in is brutal, that cannot be denied. Especially after driving five hours through the desert. There are a few early-bird Wednesday-night rockabillies already getting their drink on, watching the guy load in carts of guitars and amps.

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RIP Billy “The Kid” Emerson

RIP Billy “The Kid” Emerson

RIP to Billy “The Kid” Emerson, the oldest living Sun Recording Artist. December 20, 1925-April 25, 2023. The fact that Emerson was still alive until today is mind-blowing enough…

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For Sale: 1965–66 Era R.C. Allen Electric Guitar

For Sale: 1965–66 Era R.C. Allen Electric Guitar

This is a 1965–66 era R.C. Allen electric guitar made by Dick Allen in El Monte, California. This was a model he was trying to mass-produce at the time, although best estimates are that he only made around forty of these.

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RCA BK-10A Microphone

RCA BK-10A Microphone

Well, lookee what showed up yesterday! Big thanks to Jeremy Darby up in Canada for helping me procure this RCA BK-10A microphone from the legendary microphone guru Doug Walker, who recently decided to sell his collection.

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At the Pharmacy

At the Pharmacy

He found out I was a guitar player, and we talked about jazz guitar giant Kenny Burrell. Somehow the subject of Miles Davis came up…

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