Rus-Ler SD Ext E9 12 string - Sold, Donation forthcoming

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 3 May 2019 7:52 am

I have finally and reluctantly decided to let go of this fine playing and sounding guitar. It really is a hot rod with strings! Selling to fund need a new machine for my shop. It plays great, sounds great and looks fantastic (at least to me). The original case is in excellent shape also. The pickup is tapped to produce three distinct tones, all of which are good. Sounds like a ZB, and plays like the modern all pull that it is.

Copedant is Emmons ABC

RKL. Lowers B's

RKR Lowers 2 ( w/ half stop) and 9

LKR Lowers Eâ€™s

LKL Raises Eâ€™s

Shipping is to lower 48. Other places I'll have to get a quote. Please PM with any questions.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 3 May 2019 8:17 am

Mel, you really know how to tempt a person and destroy a budget!! I know those old RusLer's sound great, just heavy as lead, like ZB's. That thing looks amazing! Good luck with the sale.

How is your guitar product for wheelchair-bound guitar players doing? In production yet? Catch me up, pal!!

All best,
John

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 3 May 2019 9:15 am

great guitars, I used to have one, but it was S12, and I couldn't get used to 12 strings but if you are a 12 string guy, this is a great deal on very nice guitar... I know Norm liked it...

John Goux · Post by **John Goux** » 6 May 2019 9:53 am

I stopped by to play this Rustler 12.
It has a solid sound and sustain. Reminds me of an MSA.
The paint job is very cool.
I liked the pickup with the 3 coil tap settings. That is useful.
It does need a setup, and Mel knows that.

Unfortunately Mel let me play his pristine ZB. That is as fine a sounding steel as Iâ€™ve ever played. That is stuck in my brain.

Mel is a great guy.
Buy with confidence!
John

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 11 May 2019 6:46 am

TTT with new price.

John Wilson · Post by **John Wilson** » 12 May 2019 10:37 am

How many raises/lowers does this one have?

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 12 May 2019 2:04 pm

Hi John,

The changer is two up, two down.

John Brock · Post by **John Brock** » 15 May 2019 3:36 pm

Lots of history there.

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 17 May 2019 12:00 pm

New price for the weekend. Câ€™mon, you know you are thinking about it, and youâ€™ll be bummed if it gets away!

Also, any set up on this guitar will be minimal. I always assume any instrument will require some tinkering.

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 17 May 2019 1:49 pm

This is my S-11 with 5 and 4. I played it exclusively for 26 years doing many gigs and sessions. It sounds like a ZB, but, has the more modern all pull changer. It NEVER failed me, not once! They are great steels, unfortunately, not well known.
Oh! It's a 3 up, 2 down changer.

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 24 May 2019 8:29 pm

TTT for a great guitar!

John Goux · Post by **John Goux** » 29 May 2019 8:15 pm

Bump for a very cool steel.
John

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 2 Aug 2019 7:42 pm

How about a new price for the weekend? $1650 shipped. Thanks for looking!

Ricky Thompson · Post by **Ricky Thompson** » 3 Aug 2019 8:25 am

PM Sent

Mel Bergman · Post by **Mel Bergman** » 3 Aug 2019 11:04 am

On Hold pending payment.

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Rus-Ler SD Ext E9 12 string - Sold, Donation forthcoming

Rus-Ler SD Ext E9 12 string - Sold, Donation forthcoming

Cool guitar Mel

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Rus-Ler Lower price again- $1750

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