Fender Dual 8 Pro ?
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Fender Dual 8 Pro ?
Can anyone tell me what a NEW Fender D-8 Professional sold for
in 1953.
Thanks
Alvin
in 1953.
Thanks
Alvin
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Fender D 8
Alvin, I still have a Fender D8 I bought new in 1954 for $275 with case. The top neck always had a brighter tone no matter how much tweaking. Only been in for overhaul one time thanks to Herb and Bobby "Doc" Bowman.
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Hi Bill; It's been a long time since we talked, I hope you remember Seabrook Sydnor. I also notice a brighter tone on the top neck. I have a clear walnut D-8. I replaced the wiring with shielded wire all the way from the pickups through the switch to the jack which eliminated a lot of interference (cross talk) from the pickup not switched in. I can't understand why Fender never used shielded wire.
All the best to you Bill and keep up the good work on providing the tab's to us steelers.
Keep on pikin
Alvin
All the best to you Bill and keep up the good work on providing the tab's to us steelers.
Keep on pikin
Alvin
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How much!??
That's outrageous!! Actually Rick, you're right. When you calculate for inflation, they're cheaper today, albeit, used.In 1950 A Walnut Dual 8 Pro was $174.50 and $184.50 in Blonde. By 1955 the prices had risen to $189.50 & $199.50.
Would love to find a good, clean '54 Dual Pro one of these days. Great sound!
Todd James Weger --
1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, E13, A6); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Custom-made 25" aluminum cast "fry pan" with vintage Ricky p'up (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); 1953 Oahu Tonemaster; assorted ukuleles; upright bass
1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, E13, A6); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Custom-made 25" aluminum cast "fry pan" with vintage Ricky p'up (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); 1953 Oahu Tonemaster; assorted ukuleles; upright bass
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The early 80s was a good time to buy old steel guitars.
I bought a 48 Dual 8 Pro (with boxcar pickups) for $75 and a Champion for $50 - on the same day. It was at a used guitar store in Miami. The guy's exact words were: "Get these crappy things out of my store!"
I used them both a lot over the years, for live shows and recording.
Still got 'em too!
I bought a 48 Dual 8 Pro (with boxcar pickups) for $75 and a Champion for $50 - on the same day. It was at a used guitar store in Miami. The guy's exact words were: "Get these crappy things out of my store!"
I used them both a lot over the years, for live shows and recording.
Still got 'em too!
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Alvin, shielded wire is always a good idea. Some amps are even sensitive to un-shielded wiring. Fender used foil in the Stringmasters I have worked on, in the pickup cavities, which seemed to work OK. Maybe the Dual Pro pickups are different enough to be sensitive to interference.
Good idea though
Regards BILL
Good idea though
Regards BILL