Ped-A-Bro Survey, Who has one?

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 22 Dec 2002 6:18 pm

Hey guys and gals, I am not looking to buy one or sell one, I was just curious how many members had a Franklin Ped-A-Bro or even who might like to have one.
I am sure that there are not many in existence as they are very expensive and probably more of a luxury to us, and our stage space is very limited.
I can only think of a few players who do have them, Paul Franklin, Hal Rugg and the guy who used to play with Keith Whitley. I also saw Tim Sargent play one with Ricky Skaggs on Nashville Now years ago, but I don't think it was his.
Theresa Galbraith, you probably have all the answers, Thanks, God Bless,
Michael T.

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David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 22 Dec 2002 9:36 pm

Mike Johnson, is that the right name?... played one on the old TNN. And did they come in any colors other than green?

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 23 Dec 2002 5:35 am

http://www.paul-franklin.com/bio.htm#The%20Pedabro

http://www.paul-franklin.com/franklingtrs.htm

Here are a couple of links.
Michael T.[This message was edited by Michael T. Hermsmeyer on 23 December 2002 at 05:37 AM.]

autry andress · Post by **autry andress** » 23 Dec 2002 6:07 am

This is off your thread, but I read about Marrs or one of his employees adding 2 pedals
to the Marrs Cat-Can (Rear Neck)of S/D 10.
I was pleased with the sound of the lap Cat-Can I owned at one time. There is a picture
& article on the forium some where.

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 23 Dec 2002 8:31 am

I'm pretty sure Tyack has one
(you out there, Dan?)

Peggy Green has at least two -- one E9 and one C6

There may be a few more out there than you'd suspect.

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Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 23 Dec 2002 11:34 am

Sonny Garrish plays one

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 23 Dec 2002 2:41 pm

Mike Holder

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 23 Dec 2002 2:51 pm

Yep and Mike Holder's sellin' his http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum3/HTML/015445.html

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 24 Dec 2002 3:52 pm

I have C6th and D9th Ped-a-bros. And they are not for sale.

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Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 24 Dec 2002 3:57 pm

Wow, thats great. I sure would like to add one to my toolbox. I am not in a position to buy one at this moment, but does anyone know if Paul is still building these? I did not see a price listed for a ped-a-bro on his site.
Guess I will just have to keep using my Match-Bro for a while.
Thanks,
Michael T.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 24 Dec 2002 7:56 pm

At the PSGA show this past November, Brad Higgins had on display, his Pedal Dobro.

Brad is one multi - talented guy who is primarily a violin builder. He is also an excellent steel player, luthier, machinist, engineer, and not a bad guy either.

Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.....

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 24 Dec 2002 8:08 pm

I was told by Brad, that he bought a "dobro" kit from Paul Beard, and then went on to build his one of a kind pedal dobro. The wood body that is secured to the frame has foam padding underneath it.

Check out his website for more photos of his excellent unique work.....
http://www.bradivarius.com/

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 26 Dec 2002 3:36 pm

just a bump before I reclaim needed web space.