Renting equipment in Austin
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Renting equipment in Austin
Does anyone know about a place to rent a steel and possibly an amp in Austin? I'm flying down for sxsw this year and don't want to lug my 70s msa on an airplane if there's another way around it. Amp too, you never know what you are going to get with a backline.
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I had never heard of the sxsw until I read this post and then looked here http://sxsw.com/music
It sounds like a fun place to be. Thank you.
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It sounds like a fun place to be. Thank you.
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Sherman L. Willden
It is easy to play the steel guitar. Playing so that the audience finds it pleasing is the difficult act.
It is easy to play the steel guitar. Playing so that the audience finds it pleasing is the difficult act.
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You can try South Austin Music. I think they rent stuff.
South Austin Music
1402 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-4992 (512)448-2582 fax
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am or so 'til 6pm or so...
South Austin Music
1402 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-4992 (512)448-2582 fax
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am or so 'til 6pm or so...
76 Emmons Push Pull, Williams 600, ShoBud Pro I, MSA Classic, Remington SteelMaster dbl 8, MSA Super Slide dbl 8, Gold Tone 6, And other instruments and equipment I can't afford.
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The last time I saw a pedal steel guitar at Heart of Texas Music, it was a Fender 400. They have a session 400, which they are convinced is worth $1500 (obviously never shopped on the forum for one!) As my friend Mack said, South Austin Music is probably your best bet. They frequently have PSG's in stock. If I get a chance, I'll stop by and inquire and post here if I find anything for you. Oh, and I hope your sxsw gig isn't downtown or you'll be humping this stuff a long way. They make no concessions for musicians whatsoever, as far as parking, stage access, etc. FYI and you can check to make sure, but most if not all sxsw venues provide a backline and frown on players using their own amps as it adds to stage change-over time.
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Ken Metcalf helped me out when i visited in May.
I am eternally greatful for that!
I am eternally greatful for that!
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Hey Dave, so it's just like playing on 6th street any other time right???hope your sxsw gig isn't downtown or you'll be humping this stuff a long way. They make no concessions for musicians whatsoever, as far as parking, stage access, etc.
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Ken, as of right now I'm playing three shows on Wednesday march 17th. There may be another day in the works
as far as playing downtown, I know all about lugging gear around. This will be my third time playing sxsw. I can't say I'm even a fan. Too many people too many bands. Yet somehow I keep finding my way back.
as far as playing downtown, I know all about lugging gear around. This will be my third time playing sxsw. I can't say I'm even a fan. Too many people too many bands. Yet somehow I keep finding my way back.