how many of you play a GFI Ultra?

Bob Ripperden · Post by **Bob Ripperden** » 18 Apr 2010 9:02 am

trying to find out if the GFI is very popular?
Thanks
Bob

William Sender · Post by **William Sender** » 18 Apr 2010 10:06 am

I don't, but I just saw the guy from My Morning Jacket playing one on Austin City Limits. It sounded great! I would definitely like to play one.

Richard Damron · Post by **Richard Damron** » 18 Apr 2010 11:15 am

Yup.

And it's BLACK.
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Trimmed in GOLD.

Howzat for class!

Geoff Barnes · Post by **Geoff Barnes** » 18 Apr 2010 1:34 pm

I own one of these... superb wee beastie!

Chuck Huffman · Post by **Chuck Huffman** » 18 Apr 2010 1:51 pm

I love mine, she has a beautiful tone right into the amp, no effects. I've not had any trouble and very smooth pedal and lever action

Ben Elder · Post by **Ben Elder** » 18 Apr 2010 2:06 pm

I needed something easier and more "normal" to learn on than all the mercurial vintage (sonically unequalled in modern technology: ZB, Sho-Bud, Fender, Emmons) rigs I have. So I got a used SD-10 Ultra even though it's the ugliest possible color combination (blue with black mica--assuming GFI doesn't offer an olive-drab option.) Sounds excellent, plays with ease, but I'm not getting rid of the old ones--just learning to play better.

(That said, the GFI's for sale at least for the moment, but only because of financial necessity and future replace-ability. Ideally, next time around will be in some combination of black, gold and red.)

Jack Wilson · Post by **Jack Wilson** » 18 Apr 2010 2:50 pm

1 Ultra, 2 Expo X-1s, and 1 Expo. I personally like the X-1s the best.

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 18 Apr 2010 3:30 pm

I've Had one For 5 or 6 Years Never Had To Do Anything to It But Play it. Great Guitars. SONNY.

Doug Seymour · Post by **Doug Seymour** » 18 Apr 2010 5:15 pm

I got one the 13th of March, an almost not used, GFI Ultra keyless D10 ! Just what the Dr ordered, but then he told me my growth was malignant!?! If our great Lord wants me to play it more here on earth I will 'cause I love it!

Dennis Love · Post by **Dennis Love** » 18 Apr 2010 5:55 pm

I have a S-10 keyless Ultra. Can't say enough good things about the tone and playability. It sounds unbelievable. If I had it to do over again I wouldn't go with the keyless ONLY because I like the classic keyhead look. These things matter to a steel player sometimes. Haha but otherwise it plays easily and sounds beautiful.

Dennis Love · Post by **Dennis Love** » 18 Apr 2010 5:57 pm

Sorry I missed your post Doug. Very sorry to hear about your condition. All the best wishes for a full recovery.

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 18 Apr 2010 7:38 pm

I have a friend that has a SD10 Ultra. He has a good tone and says it plays easy. He has had it four years now without problems.

Kenn Geiger · Post by **Kenn Geiger** » 18 Apr 2010 7:44 pm

I own a Red GFI Ultra 5x5 and have not had a singlle problem with it. It weighs about half of what my MCI D10 does. Can't say enough good about them - they are a well built smooth action instrument with fantastic customer support!

Zachary Walters · Post by **Zachary Walters** » 18 Apr 2010 8:02 pm

Yup just got a refurbished 2006 Ultra D-10, by Bobby Bowman. Looks just like Geoff's up there.

Dick Phillips · Post by **Dick Phillips** » 18 Apr 2010 10:25 pm

I traded my Emmons D10 for a GFI Red. I have been very happy with the tone and also the action on it.

Rupert Kingston · Post by **Rupert Kingston** » 19 Apr 2010 12:14 am

I've had my red GFI Ultra D10 for several years now & it's the best steel I've ever had. Great looks/design, bullet proof build, & amazingly classic tone! Not only that but it doesn't break my back to carry it around - Gene Fields is definitely THE MAN!

Thomas Ludwig · Post by **Thomas Ludwig** » 19 Apr 2010 1:02 am

I have a GFI Ultra D-10 black on silver. I'm a beginner and its my first PSG. I didn't want to go from a starter modell to a better one and then to a good one. I just wanted to buy one and keep it and I think it is a keeper.

Thomas

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 19 Apr 2010 7:12 am

Hands down the best off the shelf steel made. GFI Ultra. I have had mine for 2 years and love it.

Norbert Dengler · Post by **Norbert Dengler** » 19 Apr 2010 10:44 am

i got mine used 2 years ago (2004 model)
its an s 10 and its a very cool gutar, i love it a lot.
customer support is fantastic by bob in missoury.
they are very affordable and are used by many pros.
that says most i guess.

Jamie Howze · Post by **Jamie Howze** » 19 Apr 2010 5:43 pm

I bought a used U-12 Ultra several years ago. It looks good, but some of the parts are pretty worn most notably the axle of the changer. It plays and sounds great though. They are very easy to work on, I've torn mine down pretty much to the wood underneath, added a vertical knee lever which they didn't come with when mine was made. I've completely re-rodded and set up the copedant. Time consuming, but easy to work on. The folks at GFI were great to work with when I purchased the vertical knee too.
Jamie

Gary Chiappetta · Post by **Gary Chiappetta** » 19 Apr 2010 7:01 pm

I purchased a GFI SD-10 Ultra last year. Nothing but good things to say about it. And I can carry it easily with one hand!

Zachary Walters · Post by **Zachary Walters** » 19 Apr 2010 8:22 pm

Couldn't help it, had to post mine. Also pictured is a Williams 400 series I may be selling soon.

Bob Ripperden · Post by **Bob Ripperden** » 20 Apr 2010 2:37 pm

Thank all of you so very much for comments. I just purchased a GFI ULTRA D-10 last night and it will take about 3 days to get here. From your feedback I know I'll be happy with it.

Thanks Again,
Bob

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 20 Apr 2010 4:02 pm

I play a 2004 GFI Ultra D-10 and it's awesome! It's red and gold-nicknamed "Redgold Beauty".

Brett

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 20 Apr 2010 4:26 pm

I own 4 of them ! and i love the EXPO as well i have 2 of those.... Playing on the road , i run into guys with GFI's all the time... and have never heard one bad comment ! yes sir ree thats the Guitar For Me !

Mike

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