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Bill Carroll · Post by **Bill Carroll** » 28 Feb 2010 9:52 pm

Hello Members,

Has anybody considered getting a new , lighter pedal steel. It seems that there are a few strictly 3 pedal 4 knee available, however I have seen little or no input or compairison from players. My Fessenden is nice 3+5 SD 10 and weghs 60lbs shipped.

A Carp steel, a GFI, a Stage One, probably some others weigh about 40lbs.in cases.

I think most steels sound very good. "downgrading" would be costly, however a "grab and go" sounds kinda fun.

Is anybody thinking like me? Any opinions on choices? The Carp seems really interesting.

Your input is greatly valued.

Thanks everybody!

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 28 Feb 2010 10:43 pm

I'l be gettin' a Jackson Blackjack Custom soon. It weighs twenty-four pounds. Itll be an addition to my GFI Ultra D-10.

Brett

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 1 Mar 2010 8:08 am

My guess is that 3/4 of the weight of a pedal steel guitar is the body wieght.
Considering this I would think the lightest guitar would be one made from carbon fiber.
I think body mass is a factor in the tone and resonance os a steel guitar. I wouldn't totally discount it.
Assuming you are coming at this from the point of reducing the copedent, then Jerry F also makes a six string with just two peals, primarily intended for the electric guitarist who'd like to get some steel sounds on a few songs he's playing out. I'm not sure what it weighs.

Rick Winfield · Post by **Rick Winfield** » 2 Mar 2010 3:43 pm

the Jackson Edge "ultra-lite" weighs a mere 19 lbs !!
Rick

Randy Wade · Post by **Randy Wade** » 2 Mar 2010 6:57 pm

Yes! I just bought a new Stage-One for an easy to move, light and portable instrument and I love it. I would not part with either of my double neck steels though.

Barry Hyman · Post by **Barry Hyman** » 3 Mar 2010 5:34 am

My Williams S-12 5+5 was 48 pounds when shipped, and is probably a few less without the cardboard. Seems within reason, and still lighter than my amp...

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 3 Mar 2010 6:50 am

depending on how i like my new GFI I may be selling my Stage One.

Rick Winfield · Post by **Rick Winfield** » 3 Mar 2010 8:09 am

The new MSA Milennium is made of "carbon composite"
A D10 weighs in at an unbelievable 32 lbs !!
#1 on my wish list !!
Rick

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 4 Mar 2010 1:17 pm

I chose to keep my Stage One instead of going with the GFI Expo and my Stage One was half the price. I vote for Stage One. I dont think I'll ever get rid of mine now.

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