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Topic: Which "new" pedal steel would you buy? |
Gary Cooper
From:
Atmore, Alabama
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Posted 21 Jan 2015 6:42 pm |
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Sho-pro.
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Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 21 Jan 2015 7:35 pm
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MSA, the best there is. 
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Tommy White
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Nashville
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Posted 21 Jan 2015 9:15 pm
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There are only two choices for me. I own 2 Mullen G2 guitars and a Mullen Royal Precision. I played Mullen guitars in tne late 1980's when they were virtually unknown in Nashville. After having gone through everything there is available, I'm convinced I was correct in my judgement back then and now. Mullen guitars are the best in tone, workmanship, quality and Mullen's customer service is stellar.
I say 2 choices. Mullen's Royal Precision or the G2. Both outstanding instruments, depending on your needs.
Edited to say, there are many fine pedal steels of great quality being built today. Mullen guitars just seem to be the perfect fit for me.
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 21 Jan 2015 10:20 pm
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| Mike Perlowin wrote: |
| ALL of them. One from each builder. |
The problem with that idea is that l'd lose half of everything else I own. On the other hand...i.'d be able to hang with all my single pals again. |
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Duane Noom
From:
Whitehall, Michigan, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2015 1:51 am
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| Haven't played that many but I sure liked the Mullens |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 22 Jan 2015 2:17 am
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In all seriousness, I want a 12 string version of a Zum Encore. I'm content with my 2 MSA Millenniums (who wouldn't be?,) but would like a "beach steel" for rehearsals and other situations where the Millies are than I need.
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Zoran Kosir
From:
Slovenia
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 22 Jan 2015 2:45 pm
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Fulawka! You just have to listen to one played by a great player (and see them endplates) to know there's something special about them. It's the only guitar made now that I can recognize instantly from 100' away...even without the nameplate.
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 22 Jan 2015 8:49 pm
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"This guitar is better than anything I've seen yet for tone. Everything else about this steel is incredible also. The weight, craftsmanship,fit and finish etc., "old world craftsmanship" was the phrase I liked. Yes, I'll take aged maple over anything I've ever seen yet. Or heard yet! "
~Bobbe Seymour, June 11th 2004~
"This guitar is beyond belief"
~Chris Harvey~
"Above Bobbe said " I can't say enough good about them. "... the most telling thing besides the hearing the sound in his hands was : Watching him search for another word to top the last ones...
and he had RUN OUT of superlatives. I almost can't imagine Bobbe speechless.
But this was close. A serious sound."
~David L. Donald~
"Hello Dusan my friend, The guitar you built for me is now my number one guitar, there is no contest it is the best sounding steel I have ever played.
... Thank you once again my friend for building me such a great guitar."
Your Scottish buddy,
~Allan Thompson~
"The Promat sounds GREAT and sustains like a champ!"
~Bobby Carlucci~
"What a great service on Promat guitars!"
~Jan Mulder~
"Promat, when tone matters"
~Damir Besic~
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Bill C. Buntin
From:
Cleburne TX
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 6:04 am
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Rains
Rittenberry
Mullen G2
1 ea |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 6:08 am
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Doesn't make much difference what kind you buy, you're still going to sound like "you".
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Bruce Derr
From:
Lee, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 6:14 am
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My choice would be restricted by the fact that many makers omit S-10s from their lineup.
Also I have long thought that any NEW steel I would buy would have to be keyless.
That narrows it down quite a bit! |
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Rick Johnson
From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 10:19 am
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I've already got my Milly, so would add Mullen G2, Rittenberry, and Infinity.I would be happy to accept any free offers from those Makers as I can't afford to buy any of those beauties. 
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 10:32 am
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I keep wanting BenRom to give me one of his as an endorsee.  Absolutely killer guitars. I would have to add it to the list.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting. |
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Daniel Policarpo
From:
Kansas City
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 1:42 pm
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| Show Pro or Jackson or ProMat. So much good stuff out there! |
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Billy McCombs
From:
Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 12:02 pm
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I want this one.
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Bill L. Wilson
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 12:55 pm If Only I Could Get A New One.
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| A Brand Spankin' New, Emmons LeGrandeIII that plays and sounds as good as my 20yr. old Emmons LGII D-10. Black, of course......I Guess I'll Keep Dreamin'.... I make enough money pickin' every weekend to buy gas and strings, but a new steel guitar is out of the question....At least that's what my Wife says, and she is the one who works, pays the bills, and affords me the opportunity to play music...I Love That Woman!!!! |
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Eddy Dunlap
From:
Nashville, Tn
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 1:27 pm
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Show Pro. Service, craftsmanship, and innovation. Plus you couldn't ask for nicer people that love what they do. I'm on my third guitar and it's almost ready, just needs to be wired up.
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Antolina
From:
Dunkirk NY
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 1:27 pm
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| Daniel Policarpo wrote: |
| Show Pro or Jackson or ProMat. So much good stuff out there! |
None in my budget. Guess I'll stick with my Bud 
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Charlie McDonald
From:
out of the blue
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Posted 25 Jan 2015 1:46 pm
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Now it's like this one, Russ Pahl's Show Pro.
 Dnt know why.
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 31 Jan 2015 12:43 pm
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I have 7 pedal steels, all from different manufacturers. Most have great inherent tone, all stay in tune and look great. Tone wise and looks wise, one sticks out to me though. The Show Pro. Jeff Surratt has the Midas touch when it comes to tone. Its a real custom shop guitar.
However, to answer the OP's question, I would as a European, look very closely at the superbly engineered WBS steel guitar from Germany. They look, sound and play superbly.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E,
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Roual Ranes
From:
Atlanta, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2015 7:05 pm
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| The lightest one. |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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