Steve at the Excel booth

Robert Colvert · Post by **Robert Colvert** » 5 Sep 2015 2:42 pm

Does anybody know Steve's last name, who was demonstrating the Excel Superb at Scotty's ISGC on Friday, Sept 4th? Thanks.

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 5 Sep 2015 8:47 pm

Steve Sanford

Robert Colvert · Post by **Robert Colvert** » 8 Sep 2015 6:57 pm

Thanks. I was impressed with his playing & the Excel 12 string.

Craig Schwartz · Post by **Craig Schwartz** » 9 Sep 2015 7:20 am

Ive met steve in the past , Plays very well and such a nice person to talk with, An All American Boy at heart.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 10 Sep 2015 6:57 am

Anyone have contact info for Steve? Is he the U.S. person to talk to about Excel pedal steels? Looking for detailed info on their latest models.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 10 Sep 2015 7:50 am

I believe Scotty's is the designated dealer in the US.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 10 Sep 2015 4:47 pm

John, since Scotty is having health issues, Bill Stafford is in pretty good with Exel. you can reach him thru the forum. Bill is in Gulfport, Miss.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 10 Sep 2015 5:20 pm

I agree, Steve Sanford is a very friendly fella that loves to share info on the Excel guitars.
Not sure how to get ahold of him tho.

Roger Miller · Post by **Roger Miller** » 11 Sep 2015 5:36 pm

Steve is from Mississippi I believe, and yes, one heck of a player. He's a great guy and runs a farm supply store during the day. I've been able to play guitar behind him there a few times, great player.

Steve Sanford · Post by **Steve Sanford** » 14 Sep 2015 4:24 pm

I Appreciate all you fellas saying such nice things about me on the Forum. I'm just an old South Mississippi country boy that loves Pedal Steel Guitar.
Mitsuo Fujii, who was at the booth with me, owns Excel and also builds every guitar himself. He loves input from anyone that has an idea for improving the instrument. If there's any way I can help,my E-mail address is stevesanfordsteel@yahoo.com or Mitzuo's E-mail is info@fuzzypsg.com. His website will show all the different styles and colors.
Bill Stafford will also be a good source for Excel info, he is always willing to help also.
Feel free to contact me anytime. I stay pretty busy on the farm but I will get back to you
ASAP. I have no monetary interest,I'm just here to help.
As far as Excel guitars go, I've never had any problems with them I couldn't fix myself.
I'll be playin' in Japan Sept. 17 thru Sept.22 for the Tokyo Steel Guitar Convention if you have any questions for me to talk to Mitzuo about.
Again, thanks for all the great reviews. Looking forward to hearing from each and everyone of you.
Steve

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 16 Sep 2015 10:58 am

Proud of you Steve..Have a great time in Tokyo. Regards to all there for me.

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 17 Sep 2015 7:23 am

Seems like I've seen this gentleman somewhere before!

Ted Hughes · Post by **Ted Hughes** » 29 May 2016 1:36 pm

Me too Billy ! I've came across him a time are two ! Lol ! He is a great player and fellow too ! Had a chance to play with him this pass weekin ! He smoked it !

Ted Hughes · Post by **Ted Hughes** » 29 May 2016 1:37 pm

Me too Billy ! I've came across him a time are two ! Lol ! He is a great player and fellow too ! Had a chance to play with him this pass weekin ! He smoked it !

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 30 May 2016 8:20 am

Good folks! You won't find a better friend anywhere than Stevie Sanford. Patricia & Stevie are the real deal. That Stafford guy is a pretty good guy himself!

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 17 Sep 2016 3:45 am

Hi Steve.
Have fun in Japan. Should be a blast.
I sent you a Forum PM. If you have time, would you please ask Mitsuo about several questions in that PM. He and I have been corresponding about one of his EXCEL SUPERB. steels.

Many thanks,
Steve Takacs

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 18 Sep 2016 10:20 pm

Here are two photos of Steve I took at Scotty's ISGC in 2012.

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