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Topic: Keyless vs. Keyed |
Steve Epstein
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Folsom, CA
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Posted 30 Sep 2011 5:55 pm |
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I currently own an Excel U12 keyless and an Anapeg U12. The Anapeg is without peer. The only down side is weight and a looming fear that a band mate or drunk patron will ding it, so for the most part, it stays home. The Excel is my gigging rig. It's great because it's light and has very good build quality. The down side it that I think, due to it's size, tone quality suffers. I have tried several pickup and amp combinations, and nothing seems to even approach the Anapeg. I think the Anapeg benchmark is a little unrealistic, but the Excel is not cutting it.
Can any of you suggest a steel that is of reasonable weight, possibly keyless with great feel and tone?
Your comments would be greatly appreciated. |
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ebb
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nj
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 6:43 am
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There is a difference in sound and feel between keyed and keyless mostly noticed by the player. I have a GFI and Sierra keyless that I am fond of and I use the GFI for weight purposes but it sounds nice. It does not have the classic sound as my Jackson, Mullen, Carter or Zum but has a sound I like. Joe Wright doesn't seem to have a problem with a keyeless Sierra 25" scale and gets a nice vibe from that guitar.
My 2 cents....
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Steve Epstein
From:
Folsom, CA
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 2:42 pm
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| Can anyone, possibly Ebb, provide contact info for Paul? I would like to get more info on his steel. Is he going to produce these for general sale? I have tried to reach him throug a PM, but received no response. Thanks for any help. |
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ebb
From:
nj
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 6:16 pm
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i sent an email to paul to check this thread
im hesitant to post things that spammers and phishers can mine |
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Paul Redmond
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 6:49 pm
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Steve - I haven't been online for almost three days now, but check your email inbox. There's one waiting for you.
Many thanks!!!
PRR |
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