GFI Pedal Steels

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 5 Feb 2010 7:56 am

I'm very happy with mine though I can't do it justice.

GFI players? Two names, a first and last, are all I need to know:

Ralph Mooney

Michael Robertson · Post by **Michael Robertson** » 5 Feb 2010 9:21 am

I’m proud to say I just took delivery on my new GFI D10 Ultra.
In the past I have played many other models, each with their own sound and mechanical characteristics’.
Had I known how good the GFI sounds, plays and is much lighter than the others, I would have gone with one year’s ago.

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 12 Feb 2010 5:40 pm

my favorite guitar.. do ya see it in the back?
Yep Thats Little ole me, and my GFI

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 15 Feb 2010 9:29 am

Well I checked out my friends GFI Ultra S-10 and its looking like one of these may be my next guitar. Where is the best place to buy ?

Joe Gretz · Post by **Joe Gretz** » 15 Feb 2010 11:09 am

Karen,

Billy Cooper in Orange Virginia is a GFI dealer. http://www.billycooperssteelguitar.com/ I'd highly recommend you check there before making any decisions. Billy and Wanda are great folks to deal with!

Joe

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 15 Feb 2010 5:40 pm

There are several SD-10s on Ebay.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 15 Feb 2010 5:51 pm

hey mike....did you phone in your part...??? cool...

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 16 Feb 2010 3:48 am

No... Lol Beleave it or not, i am still making the drive.. Lol

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 16 Feb 2010 7:23 am

Frank Estes wrote:There are several SD-10s on Ebay.

too bad no S-10's

Michael Robertson · Post by **Michael Robertson** » 16 Feb 2010 7:42 am

Mike, at the Opry, where do you setup on stage?
Is the location of the players, the decision of the director, or do the musicians have a choice where they setup?
I’m just curious how it’s done in the “Bigs”.
Thanks

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 16 Feb 2010 1:20 pm

Bobbe Seymour Has GFI's At Steel Guitar Nashville At A Real Good Price Check Him Out. SONNY.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 16 Feb 2010 2:50 pm

I bought a GFI from Billy Coopers Music, then had him add another knee lever and pedal. I went for this S-10 because of the weight, Gene Fields, and Billy's salesmanship. I've never regretted this. Billy has worked on my Emmons all pull and push pull; and I get to say hello to the great Buddy Charlton at his store. Whenever I do business with the Coopers, they make me feel like one of the family.

Larry Johnson · Post by **Larry Johnson** » 16 Feb 2010 4:26 pm

I sat down behind my friend Richard Damrons GFI. Iam impressed. What a nice guitar. Well made, and it will almost play itself. I would buy one. Larry Johnson

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 16 Feb 2010 4:29 pm

Michael
i always set up in the dressing room, then between commercial breaks we set up on stage, i always had to set stage left, because that is were the steel guitar amps were.. and you had to use there stuff due to time purpose.. you have hardly any time to setup and adjust.
pretty much plug and play. but thats the scoop !
mike

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 21 Aug 2011 12:00 am

How does one adjust the left vertical lever to physically lower it a bit so it can be used in conjunction with the A and B pedals and E string raises and lowers? Right now it is really hard to reach when I try to combine it with those other levers or pedals. Thanks stevet.

Chuck Blake · Post by **Chuck Blake** » 21 Aug 2011 6:56 am

As a newbie to psg, I bought a Sho-Bud Maverick prior to dicovering the PSG Forum. I read where GFI's were considered a good guitar for any level player. Two weeks with the Maverick and I was ready to go shopping. Short of the story is, I found a 2010 GFI S10p Ultra for what I considered a good price ($1650) and wow!!! I am blown away.

Now I need to learn how to play it

I hooked on psg, I have to force myself to practice with our bluegrass band (banjo picker)!

Michael Robertson · Post by **Michael Robertson** » 21 Aug 2011 7:57 am

steve takacs wrote:How does one adjust the left vertical lever to physically lower it a bit so it can be used in conjunction with the A and B pedals and E string raises and lowers? Right now it is really hard to reach when I try to combine it with those other levers or pedals. Thanks stevet.

Steve take a look at the Vertical lever and right next to the point where it hinges you will find a small Allen screw.
As you turn the Allen screw clock wise it will lower the lever closer to your knee.

Tim Heidner · Post by **Tim Heidner** » 21 Aug 2011 9:15 am

This one sounds great to me, and great playing, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g544BDBrqD8

Dale Hansen · Post by **Dale Hansen** » 21 Aug 2011 9:51 am

Steve, I have a little kit made up that will allow you to physically drop the entire 'V' lever assembly by 1/2". It doesn't sound like much,...but believe me, it makes a big difference in being able to employ those changes that you mentioned.

If you'd like to,.. please visit the link (below)
On my SGN page, scroll down until you see a red bar on the left hand side with the heading: "Steel Guitar Music" I have four songs uploaded on the side-bar player. On the third song, "Maiden's Prayer", (2:29 - 2:34) you'll hear a good example of how I utilize those A,B, F, & V changes that you described.
http://steelguitarnetwork.com/profile/DaleHansen
(*Handy tip) If you click the turquoise 'up' arrow on the far right side of the player, and choose the "pop out" feature, you can use the time slider to go right to the spot, repeat... whatever.

VL kit, installed.

The kit, is simply a pre-drilled block of furniture grade plywood, an 8/32 machine screw, and a wood screw 1/2" longer than the 'stock' mounting screws.
(The stock screws are on the left, and the new ones on the right, along with some washers, and 1/2" of #14 copper wire (for extra 'bite' on the wood screw)

Cost to you,..free, or...whatever you'd like to donate towards materials and postage. If you'd rather make your own 'drop kit', gimme a buzz, or drop a me a line, and I'll let you know exactly what you'll need, and how to do it.

I've also got some other goodies, and tricks just for GFI players that might interest you, too.
You can see those things >HERE (video: More goodies for GFI...)
Thanks,
Your pal, Dale
(615) 618 0776

Norbert Dengler · Post by **Norbert Dengler** » 21 Aug 2011 11:21 am

hi tim you`re right! sounds good!
and if a push pull specialist like mike cass uses a GFI on stage with ray price it can`t be a bad guitar!

Richard Damron · Post by **Richard Damron** » 21 Aug 2011 1:18 pm

Steve Takacs -

As an alternative to my buddy Dale's solution I offer the following:

Pull the vertical lever mechanism. Convert it to another LKL. Mount it 3" toward the center and 1-1 1/2 " to the right of the existing LKL. Takes a little getting used to but it sure beats the heck out of the hassle in having to lift your leg. When playing, just let your kneecap brush the lever. A short movement forward is all that is necessary to access the lever with your kneecap.

I stole the idea from Buck Reid some 3-4 years ago. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. And it is!

Richard

Bob Poole · Post by **Bob Poole** » 29 Apr 2012 10:48 am

Oh Man,,,I LOVE MY GFI....not to take anything away from the ShoBuds & Marlens i've had,first steel was a ShoBud Pro One,followed by numerous Marlens and Buds,i'm gettin older & lazier & after years of carryin around a Twin Reverb & Double Neck,my new GFI S-10P is very welcome,the tone is pretty nice though i am more of a single coil guy,it's also my first formica guitar...i really love it..i was away from steel for a while due to being a caregiver for my Mom.i'm playing steel in Church now,a fitting way to honor her memory and the GFI is going to add another beautiful voice to our sevices.

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 29 Apr 2012 11:10 am

Sure wish I could find a good buy on a sd 10. Messed up and sold mine and regretted it

. I have a good msa sd-10 3 and 4 to trade.

3tlb@windstream.net.

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 29 Apr 2012 1:13 pm

Tom Barnes wrote:Sure wish I could find a good buy on a sd 10. Messed up and sold mine and regretted it . I have a good msa sd-10 3 and 4 to trade.

3tlb@windstream.net.

Hey Tom, you missed quite a few go through the for sale section. If you search GFI sd-10 and drop down steel guitars for sale than you will see what has been selling. They don't last long!

Erik Kristiansen · Post by **Erik Kristiansen** » 30 Apr 2012 8:56 am

Indeed, they are great guitars. Mine's a 2004 Ultra, I have a Truetone in it and it plays and sounds great.

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