A Fabulous New Steel Guitar !

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 19 Oct 2008 2:07 pm

As many of you know, I have a D-8 CANOPUS which, up to a few moments ago, was the BEST guitar I have ever owned or played. Well, one of my students went to Japan, contacted Yasuhiro Kamiya, (the builder of Canopus), and brought home a truly magnificent 8 string model called the "Buckie" (obviously in dedication of the late great Japanese steel guitarist, 'Buckie' Shirakata). I had the pleasure of playing this guitar moments ago...Yasu really outdid himself on this awesome steel guitar ! What a fabulous sound ! His workmanship leaves nothing to be desired. I will always love my D-8, however I am sure envious of this new "Buckie" model !

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 19 Oct 2008 5:29 pm

Keoki; Is it an all new design or does it resemble the CANOPUS in any way? It would be interesting to see!

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 19 Oct 2008 5:53 pm

Come on George!! Get some pics for us at the next lesson

I had a few emails from Yasu about his wife's CD. It's only available in Japan I believe.

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 19 Oct 2008 8:31 pm

It has a new body design to it and Yasu has done 'something' to really enhance the sound.
It sure has great response. Sorry, I have no pics.

I have that CD and it is beautiful...only available in Japan.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 19 Oct 2008 11:46 pm

Is this it?

Wally Pfeifer · Post by **Wally Pfeifer** » 20 Oct 2008 8:05 am

You ain't got nuthin' on me, George.
I've got the CD, too. I also have video of her playing !
..........Available only in Japan

Wally

Paul Kemper · Post by **Paul Kemper** » 20 Oct 2008 9:45 am

Any US dealers? Approx. cost?

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 20 Oct 2008 10:55 am

Andy has the picture correct.
Here are the specifications of the Buckie model steel guitar

Specification -
Body : Maple
Pickup : 2 pickup
NECK : 22 1/2 inchScale
Volumex2 Tonex1 control
Color : Walnut
Weight :12kg
Accessories : Case, Three leg attachment

BK-6SA (6 Strings)
List Price :$2000
Our Price:$1700

BK-8SA (8 Strings)
List Price :$2150
Our Price:$1827

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 20 Oct 2008 12:45 pm

At those prices, I'll be sticking to my Dynalap and vintage steels that were bought for way way less (and sound great), and about in total for what a new Buckie is going for.

Tho I wouldn't mind finding one, or more, under the twinkling tree in a couple of months.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 20 Oct 2008 12:46 pm

Santa, is that you?!

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 20 Oct 2008 4:40 pm

Yes Andy...That's IT ! It is a bit pricey, but once you play it, you'll immediately 'feel' and hear what I have experienced. It's a VERY well made and designed instrument.

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 20 Oct 2008 4:52 pm

Any US dealers?

Scotty in St. Louis is the Canopus dealer for the United States.

Aloha,

Don

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 21 Oct 2008 2:29 pm

on the other end of the scale, looking through the musician's friend catalogue...
the rogue ea-3 lap steel....looks similar..79.99

says you can get those classic country, hawaiian and blues tones...what more do you need??

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A Fabulous New Steel Guitar !

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Yasu's wife's CD