Pedal Steel Vendor

Andy Alford · Post by **Andy Alford** » 13 Apr 2004 6:19 pm

I am looking for a vendor who gives great service and has everything a player may need.I want a store that acts like they want customers.Who do you use?

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 13 Apr 2004 7:59 pm

Toys "R" Us

<pre>well, you didn't mention anything about steel, and you did say players</pre>

Rodney Leach · Post by **Rodney Leach** » 13 Apr 2004 8:50 pm

Billy Cooper in Orange Va. is probably the
biggest and best there is.Billy and Wanda
are great people and have just about anything you are looking for.Give them a call
or look them up under "Links" here on the
forum.

Stephen Winters · Post by **Stephen Winters** » 14 Apr 2004 9:02 am

Bobbe Seymour's Steel Guitar Nashville is the best I have found. www.steelguitar.net

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Gere Mullican · Post by **Gere Mullican** » 14 Apr 2004 11:00 am

I agree on Bobbe Seymour. He is straight, honest, knowledgeable, talented. I don't have the vocabulary to fully explain my confidence in Bobbe. And this is not a paid endorsement.
Gere

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 14 Apr 2004 11:14 am

Why look for one vendor? They all have different stuff. The market is so small and the cusomer needs so divergent, that none of them can stock it all. I have bought from Bobbe Seymour, Scotty's, Frenchy's, and parts from Ed Naylor. There are also some specialty items like pickups that are best bought directly from the manufacturer. Also many brands of pedal steel are only available from the manufacturer. It used to be that you were limited to the dealer geographicaly nearest to you. But the internet has changed all that. You can shop around and have access to a much wider variety of instruments and accessories than ever possible before.

Andy Alford · Post by **Andy Alford** » 16 Apr 2004 6:12 pm

Bobbe Seymour seems to have anything I need on his website.

Thanks,Andy

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 16 Apr 2004 11:29 pm

I found Al Brisco to be an excellent dealer. He is honest, efficient and the shipping is reasonable because he seems to work out a plan (some Nashville dealers don't). If there is a problem, Al has always come up with a solution. And he includes a huge catalog in the package, so you can browse at your ease.
http://www.steelguitarcanada.com/

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Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 17 Apr 2004 3:48 am

Bobbe Seymour.....is my choice.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 17 Apr 2004 4:49 am

Mine too !

forrest klott · Post by **forrest klott** » 20 Apr 2004 2:31 pm

Two words...Harrison Music.

Danny and Regina Hullihen run a top notch outfit with outstanding customer service. I've never been treated anything but like family from them.

They're in northern Michigan, and their website is listed under vendors here in the link section.

Skeeter

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 20 Apr 2004 3:34 pm

I've never been treated anything but like family from them.

As long as it's not Manson Family....

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 20 Apr 2004 3:42 pm

I've certainly had great service from Al Brisco in Colborne, Ontario. He has a very good selection of steel guitar related merchandise and he's very helpful and informative. I met Al in person at his store a few months ago and left there with not only some great new equipment but some valuable pointers on playing technique which have improved my playing. Just wish I lived nearer his location...I'd take lessons.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 20 Apr 2004 6:27 pm

Yes Al Brisco also has my vote, he is very good to deal with, and was able to get me some hard to come by parts for my MCI. Prices are very reasonable and his service is both great and quick !! Bobbe is also very helpful.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 21 Apr 2004 4:31 am

I've kept silent long enough on this topic.

But since you guys brought up Al and Bobbe...

Bobbe has always treated me more than fair and I'm happy to know him.

Al is a good friend and mentor and one of the reasons I am a Steeler.

These guys have 100 years combined experience. You won't go wrong with either of them.

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 21 Apr 2004 5:38 am

I also recomend Bobbe Seymour if you can just
get by those ugly women he hires at the front
desk.

D Schubert · Post by **D Schubert** » 21 Apr 2004 6:43 am

I have been very satisfied with any business I've done with Scotty's (St. Louis) or Bobbe Seymour's (Nashville).

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 21 Apr 2004 3:13 pm

Scotty's,
Bobbe Seymour (don't let the wife see his web page, she'll be jealous...)
Billy Cooper,

and has everything a player may need

I don't think yer gonna find that, I ain't been able to buy a good golf swing yet...

Cody Johnson · Post by **Cody Johnson** » 21 Apr 2004 3:33 pm

You can get steel guitar accessories and things somewhere other than Bobbe's?

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 23 Apr 2004 4:30 am

I recently purchased a Derby D-10 from Charlie Strepp. Great guitar and good people. But, I have also done business with Bobbe, Herb Wallace, etc. What I have found is that for the most part, there are good guitars and good service with most of the forum dealers. If you read enough posts, you'll learn who and what to watch out for. Some dealers are 1-1.5 years out on delivery of your guitar after your deposit. That's part of it if that's the guitar you want. Others have faster turn around. It took me over a year to find the guitar and deal that met my needs. Go to a show and you'll get to see, play and hear these guitars played. That's where I bought my new Derby. And, I'm fully satisfied. Decide on the guitar, then understand what to expect from your dealer.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 23 Apr 2004 8:37 am

Herby's one of my favourites! He's been very helpful to me over the last few years, and I look forward to saying hello again to him in Chattanooga.

Besides, anyone who likes model trains has MY vote!

Roger R.

Don Lorusso · Post by **Don Lorusso** » 28 Apr 2004 7:24 am

I found that Al Brisco gives great service and has everything a steel guitar player requires. Don

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 28 Apr 2004 7:38 pm

Billy Cooper, Orange Va.

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George Crowder · Post by **George Crowder** » 29 Apr 2004 3:16 am

Andy,
Billy Cooper's Music is the place to go. Billy and Wanda are great people to deal with. Check out their website: wwwbillycoopersmusic.com

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 9 May 2004 6:22 pm

Bobbie Seymour All The Way. SONNY.

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