Since there are so many moving parts to the instrument, I was wondering if you have some pointers on what to test/look for in a steel:
- 1) to ensure the quality of the Steel and
- 2) to get a taste of the character of the steel.
In addition, I was hoping to get your opinion on some of the models (and their prices) that I'll be able to try out while I'm there. I'm looking for a S-10 E9 guitar with Emmons set up with a budget of around $3000. From the single neck models below, do any stand out to you as being particularly good deals?
- Carter S-10 with pad, 3P 5K, Black mica, Grey carpeted case - $2595.00
- Derby S-10 with pad, 3P 4K, Black mica, Like new - $3695.00
- Emmons S-10, Push Pull mechanism, 3P 4K, Rosewood mica, new legs & keys - $2950.00
- MSA SuperSustain II, S-10 with pad, 3P 4K, green lacquer - $2495.00
- Mullen S-10 with pad, ‘Royal Precision’, 3P 4K, Black mica - $3095.00
- ShoBud LDG S-10 with pad, 3P 4K, green lacquer, raised fretboard, curved headholder, teardrop knees, wide pedals - $2950.00
- ShoBud LDG S-10 with pad, 3P 4K, olive green lacquer, PF-1 pickup, straight knees, narrow pedals, flat black & white fretboard, heavy duty tour case - $2950.00