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Ron Patrick
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Well ,for a 66 year old man I'm acting like a 6 year old getting their firsr bicycle. Next week my Stage One should be here and I can hardly wait . I made a music room out of one of the bedrooms ,got the amp, seat, tv, dvd cd player , music stand,speakers and everything else that I may never need . The steel has always been my favorite but just now after retirement do I get a chance to try and learn to play one .I know odds are that I will not get out of the house with it . But I just want to be able to play well enough for my own enjoyment . Pray for me that I can reach that goal. Ron Patrick
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Stu Schulman
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Ron,The "Stage One" is supposed to be a great guitar,Have fun,Stu ;-)
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Rick Barnhart
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StageOne

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Hi Ron, I've got one coming, too. I'm curious when you placed your order. Mine must be getting close, hehe, I can't wait. I hate to bother Doug, cause I know he's gotta be busy building guitars. I've been playing a little while, and I ordered my Stage One on sheer Zumsteel confidence. I've never seen one in person. My back's not what it used to be and I needed a lighter guitar. I've heard nothing but praise for Doug Earnest and the Stage One guitar.
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Ron Patrick
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Hi Rick, I ordered mine on May 16 . I think we both went the right way with the Stage One . Before I ordered mine, I asked the question to the Forum Members what they would buy just starting out and the Stage One was the pick of most. My teacher's choice also .The only draw back is it doesn't have the pad to rest your arms . For a old man I don't know if this will be a problem or not . I think the pad makes the guitar's appearence look sharp . But for the price you can't get everything . Ron
Ron Patrick
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Hi Rick, I ordered mine on May 16 . I think we both went the right way with the Stage One . Before I ordered mine, I asked the question to the Forum Members what they would buy just starting out and the Stage One was the pick of most. My teacher's choice also .The only draw back is it doesn't have the pad to rest your arms . For a old man I don't know if this will be a problem or not . I think the pad makes the guitar's appearence look sharp . But for the price you can't get everything . Ron
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Rick Barnhart
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Armrest

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Ron, I found a guy that will custom make an armrest for your Stage One. I'm gonna order one as soon as my guitar arrives, so I can get the measurements right. Here's his email address. donald.blood@verizon.net I think the cost is $85
Ron Patrick
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Arm Rest

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Rick , when you install the arm rest would you post a picture of it on your steel . I'm wondering where the space is at to install one . Ron
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Good Luck and have some fun while you're at it.You only live once.
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Ron Patrick
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Stu, Rick and Del , Thank you . Ron
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Rick Barnhart
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Don Blood website

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You should be able to find a photo or two of the armrests on Don's website.

http://armrest.donblood.com
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