Looking for Helpful knowledge about a Mullen Pedal Steel

Jacob Taylor · Post by **Jacob Taylor** » 18 Jan 2011 9:57 am

Hello Everyone,
I just started on steelguitarforum in hopes that some of you experts could help me out. I just inherited a Mullen Pedal Steel guitar, but play acoustic, so I'm considering selling it. I don't know a whole lot about it and was hoping I could get a little more info. It's a Mullen Steel with 2 necks and says George Ls on one of the necks. It has 8 foot Pedals and 5 knee pedals. I'm attaching Pictures of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jake

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 19 Jan 2011 7:09 am

Looks like an older model. They are basically Pre Royal Presicion, Royal Presicion and now the G2. I'm guessing this is a Pre Royal. If you can find the serial # stamped on the underside of the guitar you can call Mike at Mullen and he could probably tell you when the guitar was manufactured. Some other folks on this forum with more experience than me could probably help you with setting a price if you choose to sell it............hope this helps.........clark

Sherman Willden · Post by **Sherman Willden** » 19 Jan 2011 8:27 am

It looks to be custom built. I don't recall that the Mullen I had had those kind of knee levers. The five switches also indicate that it may have been custom built. Is there a serial number on the bottom somewhere?

Mike Mantey · Post by **Mike Mantey** » 19 Jan 2011 8:55 am

It is an old one, but in good shape. I would need the serial # to be certain what year. but I would guess around 1985. This is one of those rare ones with the 4 pickups. Nice guitar. I would estimate value around $2,700.

Jacob Taylor · Post by **Jacob Taylor** » 19 Jan 2011 1:53 pm

I found a number engraved into the wood on the bottom. It is 2099. I tried "google"ing it but didn't have much luck. Is there a website I can find a contact number for Mike at Mullen? Thank you for all the help so far.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 19 Jan 2011 1:57 pm

Mullen contact web info link is in Mike's post just above yours. Email addy and phone #'s.

Interesting dual pickup arrangement. Curious about the tonal variations and if there's any hum reducing benefit?

Mike Mantey · Post by **Mike Mantey** » 19 Jan 2011 2:44 pm

The guitar was actually built for Junior Knight in Feb 1988.

Originally it was sold to Charley Norris and Junior Picked it up there.

The 4 pickups gave it a great variation in the tone from bright to mellow.

If Junior saw this, bet he could tell you all about it.

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 20 Jan 2011 4:32 am

Wow I wonder if Jr left any of his licks on it?

Sherman Willden · Post by **Sherman Willden** » 20 Jan 2011 9:58 am

Are you saying I could play as well a Junior Knight if I bought this guitar?

Jacob Taylor · Post by **Jacob Taylor** » 20 Jan 2011 12:50 pm

Thank you so much for all of the help. I'm going to try and contact Jr. on thesteelguitarnetwork to see if he can give me any info about it. I will be selling it on Ebay sometime soon, and I'll make sure to put a link on the for sale section of the listing page.
Thanks Again!

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 20 Jan 2011 4:17 pm

This is definitely a custom build...Like Mike says, built for Jr Knight. My friend Jim Lindsey has a lacquer one thats almost identical mechanically, built for Juniors good friend Gary Hogue SEE PICS HERE
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=172131

Johnny Harris · Post by **Johnny Harris** » 20 Jan 2011 4:56 pm

Jacob,
Since you are new to the forum, you may not be aware of the instruments for sale forum right here.
Please consider trying to sell this guitar on the forum instead of going to E-bay. Your donation after selling it would help keep the forum healthy so that others in the future may recieve help and information just as you have. Thanks

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 20 Jan 2011 5:38 pm

Yes..this was built for me..as much as I remember,it was just like Garys guitar,great tone,stayed in tune..I used the 4 pickups alot of the time out of phase to get a dobro sound..

Oh..Sherman and Dave..you guys kill me,you play better than me when ur tunning up!!

Jacob Taylor · Post by **Jacob Taylor** » 21 Jan 2011 10:33 am

Johnny Harris wrote:Jacob,
Since you are new to the forum, you may not be aware of the instruments for sale forum right here.
Please consider trying to sell this guitar on the forum instead of going to E-bay. Your donation after selling it would help keep the forum healthy so that others in the future may recieve help and information just as you have. Thanks

I would definitely consider selling it here and making a donation to the forum. I'm just not sure how to do that. I know that if I sell something on Ebay that I can use paypal in order to safeguard myself. I don't know how that works here. I also don't know what your fees are for selling here. Is there an area in the forum that explains all of this?
Thanks,
Jake

Johnny Harris · Post by **Johnny Harris** » 21 Jan 2011 1:08 pm

Jacob,
Go to "Forum Index", "For Sale: Instruments", then read b0b's post on what to do after your item sells.
I think 2.5% is about the standard donation for a higher priced item.
As far as securing yourself, I think if a forum member should buy your instrument, you can work out payment and shipment options for each party's safety.
While there are some non trustworthy parties lurking here, almost all "members" are an honest btotherhood. Good luck.

Jacob Taylor · Post by **Jacob Taylor** » 24 Jan 2011 9:58 am

Just listed it

Thanks to all of you for your help and kindness

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