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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!
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!
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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.
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.
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the Jackson Edge "ultra-lite" weighs a mere 19 lbs !!
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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...
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MSA Millenium
The new MSA Milennium is made of "carbon composite"
A D10 weighs in at an unbelievable 32 lbs !!
#1 on my wish list !!
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A D10 weighs in at an unbelievable 32 lbs !!
#1 on my wish list !!
Rick
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