New steels vs old

Instruments, mechanical issues, copedents, techniques, etc.

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Post by Barry Hyman »

Want a new guitar with exquisite tone and classic beauty? Get a Williams!
I give music lessons on several different instruments in Cambridge, NY (between Bennington, VT and Albany, NY). But my true love is pedal steel. I've been obsessed with steel since 1972; don't know anything I'd rather talk about... www.barryhyman.com
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Post by Danny Bates »

Joseph Barcus said:
as long as my wife carrys my stuff in and out I have no problem with the weight
Female roadies... That's where it's at! :)


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kool belt !
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you gotta love it!

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After reading all the comments I decided I would like one of each! You forumites are ate up.
I love it.
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Post by James Morehead »

Marc Jenkins wrote:
James Morehead wrote:
Leslie Ehrlich wrote:
Do you like hauling it around?
I go to the car when the night is over with my 'bud in one hand and my twin reverb in the other for balance.
James, that's pretty serious. Glad I'm on your good side!
Actually, Marc, I'd like to tell ya I can hold them straight out, like Marines in basic training. But I'm just not that big of a liar. :twisted: :lol:

The grunt factor is up there, and I leave tracks in the asfault in the summer. I do cheat lately though, putting my twin in a head cab. I might try one of Kevin's split cases sometime, so I can cheat a little more. :P
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Post by Larry Baker »

If you are looking for more than just tone and a great feel of a great guitar, and also want a look like none other, Look for a new Mullen. Customized to the one of a kind look. The Mullen crew did a great job on my Custom SD10 G2. I'll post as soon as I can. Larry
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Post by Tommy Shown »

My Emmons Push Pull is a pretty easy guitar to play.And since I have added the Steel Guitar Black Box, to it. It's even sweeter sounding.
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Danny Bates, you always have the correct answer!

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Post by Geoff Marshall »

I thought it was Iggy Pop :oops:
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The Mullen G2 Eagle is now posted on the Mullen Site under the Custom Creations section. Take a look, Thanks, Larry
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Post by Mike Christensen »

And as sure as you're born as soon as a builder like Fulawka for instance makes something beautiful and different there will be somebody posting "Why does it cost so much?" :\
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Post by Shorty Smith »

Bought the P/P below in 1973,the only change is the pickups, it plays today same as it did 35 years ago and looks great, stays in tune and sound wonderful, what a great steel guitar, Shorty

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Post by Charles Davidson »

You got that right Shorty,heard you play it many times,Not only does it make you sound good,you make it sound good. Glad your new gig is doing good. I'm rooting for you guys. YOU BETCHA, DYK?BC.
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Post by Larry Bressington »

I'm Proud of charlie, he still carry's around an old MSA, you know that sounds good, weldone charlie! :)

What model MSA was it again??

As far as old and heavy, anybody using a; Ummm, Wheelie cart????
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Post by Bobby Burns »

I like the way Danny Bates thinks. You don't need a younger guitar, just younger roadies! ;-)
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Post by Danny Bates »

Plus she can keep those pesky Sho-Bud groupies at bay... if you want. :lol:


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Post by Bobbe Seymour »

Darn you Danny, I'm trying to work her! This is a horrible (wonderful) distraction! :D

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Post by Danny Bates »

Yes Bobbe, those Sho-Bud girls can be terribly distracting.

I hate when they always make us go to the front of the stage and hold their feet on the pedals... :whoa:

I'm sure you've heard many times..."What does this knee lever do Bobbe?" "What about this one?"

As if they could ever wear fingerpicks with those long nails! :cry:

Damn, this can sure be a tough business! Makes you feel like you work in a women's shoe store. :)
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Post by Allan Thompson »

As far as old heavy guitars go, I remember being told you only got to carry it in to the venue once, you got to listen to it all night !!!!!
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That would be my pleasure, in the right hands :D :D
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Post by Brian Henry »

My first guitar was a green shobud ldg. Worst guitar I have ever owned!! The pedals and undercarriage rattled and clanked like a steam engine. On the plus side when I did "Orange Blossom.." I had all the sound effects free of charge!!
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Post by Kevin Hatton »

Coop relacement parts fix that problem.
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Post by Brian Henry »

A Zumsteel, MSA, Emmons Mullen or Carter never had that problem and never needed to be cooped either!!
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Post by Kevin Hatton »

A Cooped Sho-Bud makes them equal or superior mechanicaly. Coop parts. The great equalizer.
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One guy will drive a hot rod model T, and another guy wants his antique to be restored original. Yet other guys get more excited about Hummers, and Lexus. Ain't the world a beautiful place?
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