How many Steelers are 6ft.5" or taller?

Dennis Ellerbee · Post by **Dennis Ellerbee** » 7 Jan 2005 8:47 pm

Hi Guys, I'm 6' 7". My steel is two inches higher than normal. Have no problems.

John Hall · Post by **John Hall** » 7 Jan 2005 8:59 pm

Well I'm 6'2" and have an...er...robust frame. I'm currently waiting for Ed Naylor to send me some 2" rod extenders so I don't have to feel like I'm tap dancing when I'm playing.

John Hall

GARYPHILLIPS · Post by **GARYPHILLIPS** » 7 Jan 2005 9:18 pm

Hey Guys, I'm 6'5" also but only need a size 11 shoes.
my new Desert Rose Steel is 1" higher, it is hard for me play any other steel guitar

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Gary Phillips
JUST-N-CASE PLUS
D-10 8/5 Desert Rose Steel Guitar

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Clarence Wilson · Post by **Clarence Wilson** » 9 Jan 2005 3:43 pm

I too, am over 6 ft 2 and have had the same problem. My legs are long for my body and have
had to resort to making my own rods for years. It is pretty easy, as Rob Parker stated. My
bigger concern is pedals and having to wind up like a pretzel to operate them. My Mullen pedals are somewhat longer than the Carter but both leave something to be desired. I have extended my Excel pedals years ago, tho. I need the legs and pedal rack to be extended forward from the cabinet, sort of a hinge arrangement. This would solve most of the 'long leg' problems.

As far as fitting under a ' normal' guitar, if I can manage to reach the lever to lower the E,s then I am okay. I played a C6 tuned Fender for years.

CEW