My first pedal steel

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Dave Ellis
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My first pedal steel

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I am new to the forum and am looking to buy my first pedal steel and have it shipped to Australia.
I have been considering Mullen's Royal Precision or G2 and have been recommended Show Pro's "The Lloyd Green" which I really like and had a good chat with Jeff yesterday. Looking for some feedback on the above or any others that I should be looking at. Just keen to make the right choice. Thanks for your assistance. Dave
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Ken Pippus
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Any one of those choices is an excellent instrument. Each could last your whole life.

Can’t go wrong.
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Yes Dave,Mullen and ShoPro are top shelf instruments. They are equally superb guitars. Either one will keep you busy for a lifetime!
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I think that one thing to consider is the ergonomics of a single wide vs double wide steel guitar.
I feel more comfortable with a SD (double-wide) because I sit farther from the strings, and I can stretch my legs. Yet the knee levers are still close. Of course you may have the opposite opinion.
If you can try out a single vs a double it might help your decision.
Regardless - have fun!!! :D
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Dave Ellis
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Thank you for the feedback. I'm going to run with Show Pro's "The Lloyd Green" which is an SD-10. Will place an order in for it today.
Now to decide on a Volume Pedal!
Thanks again!
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That’s a beautiful guitar. If you’re throwing around that much bread, get a Telonics volume pedal, and be done with that concern.

We expect pictures on delivery.
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Hello fellas, I need some guidance and pointers- I just bought my own 1st PSG, an Zumsteel Encore 10, E9. any and all input would be appreciated. I need some help getting set up to play.
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Josh. Great guitars. Get in touch with Doug Earnest. He owns the company.
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Show Pro. You will be well pleased.
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