Need a Pro model upgrade!

Charles Lilly · Post by **Charles Lilly** » 13 Jul 2008 3:36 pm

Hi There, bought a Carter Starter about 4 months ago to see if I would "take" to the world of pedal steel. Since then I have not been able to put it down. Need to upgrade to a steel that's a little more responsive. The Carter is the only steel I've EVER played. It sounds great but something is lacking on the response time or "action" of the pedals, and I've had the F lever problem everyone else has had. What do you guys think? I've got a budget of about $1300, looking for a S-10 3X3 or 3x4.
The ones on the "for sale" section get snatched up TOO quick, and I'm afraid of EBay.
Any help would be appreciated.

P.S. Is there Anybody who lives in Oregon or Washington who knows of ANY PSG dealers in the Pac. Northwest?

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 13 Jul 2008 6:30 pm

Check out the Thomas SD-10 I have for sale on EBay or Here on the forum under Guitars for 1500.00 or less.
Daniel J Cormier

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 14 Jul 2008 5:20 am

Hey Charles
I might even work out some sort of trade for your Carter Starer.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 14 Jul 2008 6:27 am

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ZB's have tone to die for! (check out Tom Brumley's stuff). Tough to work on, but once set-up....they're very stable

Charles Lilly · Post by **Charles Lilly** » 14 Jul 2008 5:25 pm

Thanks Daniel, but I'm looking for something without the arm rest, as I'm planning to be mobile. But I'm not stuck to that. I'll let you know.
I could probably retrieve a decent majority of the cash I spent on the starter locally, as there seems to be a good amount of interest the PSG round here, and none for sale.
Tony, that ZB looked awesome but sold a little too quick, I don't get up that early!

Al Vesel · Post by **Al Vesel** » 16 Jul 2008 1:28 am

Charles,
I have a BMI available. It is a pro model. They are great guitars. It is a 3 pedal x 4 knee levers.
It is an S-10 (w/o the arm pad). It is black mica. Real nice guitar. If you want I can email you pics.
I can let it go for $1,100.00. Plus freight of $60.00
I have been playing for over 35 years and buying and selling pedal steels for around 2 years now. I sell quite a few on the forum and never a complaint. I do have some Shobud Pro 1's but they only have 2 knee levers.
Let me know.

Al Vesel
alvesel@mchsi.com
phone 218-254-2082

Charles Lilly · Post by **Charles Lilly** » 16 Jul 2008 12:56 pm

I sent you an Email Al.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 16 Jul 2008 3:24 pm

I have a Sho-Bud S10 you can check out in Portland if you'd like.
Pete B.

Charles Lilly · Post by **Charles Lilly** » 16 Jul 2008 5:38 pm

Email Sent Pete

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 16 Jul 2008 5:54 pm

For Me I Would go SHO-BUD. SONNY.

Charles Lilly · Post by **Charles Lilly** » 17 Jul 2008 1:24 pm

The search is over thanks for everyone's help!

Al Vesel · Post by **Al Vesel** » 17 Jul 2008 1:53 pm

Charles,

For the price,. considering the volume pedal I threw in, you can't go wrong. And with the 4 knee levers.

Enjoy the guitar.

Al Vesel

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