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Mathew Peluso
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2015 7:28 pm |
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Hey guys. I've lurked about on here in the past and finally joined a couple of days ago. I'm a guitar and bass player of 20+ years and picked up the mandolin a couple of years ago. I've been in love with the sound of the pedal steel since the day I first heard it as a kid. I've been serious about picking one up and getting started for the last few years. I've been on Doug's Stage One list a couple of times already. : )
Anyhow, I've finally decided 2016 is the year. I'm on Doug's list again for a Stage One and very excited. Looking for a little advice from other Stage One enthusiasts. I know the pedal steel is a very challenging instrument to learn. I do, however, anticipate excelling quickly and putting in some serious time. Will I be sorry I didn't go for the Encore? I really don't want to spend more than a grand but I don't want to "outgrow" it within a year or two. Any advice? |
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Richard Alderson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2015 8:15 pm Vote for Stage One
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No need to worry about outgrowing the Zum Stage One. That's probably going to be one of the best investments you'll ever make. It has the essential changes; 3 x 4 will keep you going for years, its a full professional set up. And your guitar will be new, so no need to fiddle around with repairs. You are making the right choice my friend.
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Glenn Demichele
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Posted 28 Dec 2015 8:24 pm
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I started on a stage one, and have 3x4 on my Franklin D10 E9 neck. I will have it mastered in another 104 years.
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2015 9:17 pm
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Hi, Matthew!
While Forum members often disagree on any and everything, opinions on the StageOne are remarkably free of dissent. Great choice!
Sometime I catch myself daydreaming about more changes. Then I listen to Lloyd Green, who continues to make mind-blowing music with 3+4.
Welcome to the madness. "It's a nice little hobby." |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 29 Dec 2015 4:01 am
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Welcome, Mathew, to another bass player.
There are other famous bass players represented here past and present, like Buddy Emmons and Earnest Bovine.
I've always found it useful to be able to identify the chord I'm playing.
Yes, just ask and you'll get lots of opinions and maybe start some fights. Let's hope so! It'll all be in good clean fun, mostly. |
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richard burton
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Britain
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Posted 29 Dec 2015 6:23 am
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The Stage One uses what is known as a 'pull-release' changer mechanism.
Pull-release is a reliable system that holds its tuning well, and usually delivers good tone.
It can do most of the things that an 'all-pull' changer can do, but it can't do 'splits' (while an all-pull can) and the pedal/lever travel is sometimes longer than on an all-pull.
The Encore uses an all-pull changer.
I play a pull-release steel, as I have no use for 'splits' (been playing too long to remember they're there), and the extra pedal/lever travel doesn't bother me, but you may have a different perspective, and maybe an Encore would be the better choice. |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 29 Dec 2015 6:55 am
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| richard burton wrote: |
| The Stage One uses what is known as a 'pull-release' changer mechanism. |
I think I've gotten the wrong idea about pull-release, that you can't have a raise and a lower the same string,
but it sounds like it won't do that simultaneously. Do I have it right now? |
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richard burton
From:
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Posted 29 Dec 2015 7:13 am
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| That's right Charlie, the raise will always predominate, just like on a push-pull. |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 29 Dec 2015 7:31 am
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I see, thanks Richard.
I understand that there's something good about the tone of pull-release mechanisms, Matthew. |
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Mathew Peluso
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2015 7:56 am
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| Thanks for the feedback, all! I definitely feel more confident about the decision. Looking forward to learning from this forum and finally getting a pedal steel in my life. |
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