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In response to a request (honest - I could tell you who!) here are some pictures of some old and recent(ish) acquisitions.

Gold Tone 8st, Beard signature model, Quarterman cone, removeable hand rest. "Sweet" tone - probably due to the thinner strings. Tuned (lo-hi) C;E;G;A;C;E;G;D like a PSG C6th with high G and D. Uses PSG strings from JD.

Right - Paul Beard started and I finished the conversion to 7 strings, Quarterman cone; sound similar to the 8st but more beef. Tuned G6th, standard bronze reso. set with 34w in middle (D'Addario I think)
Left - modified (Korean?) Regal 6 st. Paul Beard no.14 spider, Mike Replogle cone (I'm told he taught Paul how to spin cones), custom cover-plate with removeable rest. Quite robust but still great sound, standard 17-56 bronze reso. G set, (GHS).

Harmony H7, Roy Smeck. Tuned standard A6th, (hi-lo) 14;17;21;26w;30w;36w: - good gauges for bending behind the bar. Eagle music shop.

Rickenbacker Electro. Tuned standard C6th; same gauges/strings as H7.

Soprano uke, handmade by Rob Collins (Hebden Bridge, Yorks) from reclaimed mahogany. Super tone, sweet with a slight punch.

That's a very nice family you have there, Tony, how about a pic of your Sierra 11 string , who I guess is the Grandaddy!

Your wish is my . . . etc...

What a cracker! Thanks Tony.

Thanks Tony!
Keith.

So Keith, the cat's out of the bag