Miller D-10 Sold, Please Close, Donation will Follow

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 7 Apr 2007 12:37 pm

This very pretty Miller d-10 has 7 pedals and 3 knees. Been around the block a few times and has been refinished. Asking $875 + shipping or might trade for a non-student s-10 or 12 (such as an MSA semi classic or classic). Pretty sure it is late 1960s. Has a pull-release changer and a fairly basic mechanism. Emmons pedal set up on the E9 ? on the C6. RKR lowers Es, RKL raises Es, LKL lowers #2 and raises #7. Has an Emmons pedal that attaches. I put in alot of time improving the playability of the E9 neck. The C6 neck is all there and strung but will probably need setting up as I never got to it. Old but solid case is probably not original as it seems an inch or two longer than it needs to be.
No extra charge for that sho bud decal which was stuck on the front of it when I got it..........long story. Thanks for looking.

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 7 Apr 2007 1:07 pm

A few more pix. BTW, the pickups are single coil with taps. Those "helper" springs on the E9 neck are my addition. They make the pedal and lever action much easier but they are easily removed if you don't like them. There are a few extra parts too, including a rough (non matching) knee lever.

Dewayne Conley · Post by **Dewayne Conley** » 9 Apr 2007 6:34 am

would you be interested in a marlen s10 pro mod. 3 pedals 4 levers if so give me a call at(903)641-1674 thanks dewayne

Steve Waltz · Post by **Steve Waltz** » 9 Apr 2007 9:13 am

Harvey didn't mention the rod adjustments on there that are a great idea. A few of the rods are threaded rods. The brass barrels on the ends twist onto the threaded rod so that you can fine tune individual pulls or releases by turning those under the guitar.( I think, if I remember correctly) Without those you have to set the colars with a allen wrench and tune by setting the colar then checking your tuning and then resetting. These help out when you have two strings being activated by one pedal or lever. I think he came up with that modification. I was goig to put that on my Miller but I haven't done it yet.

Steve

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 9 Apr 2007 7:21 pm

Yes Steve, you are exactly right. It's hard to get the mechanism tuned well using just the barrels with set screws. A 6-32 thread works just right on these pull rods. Another idea I just had recently is that the rods could be threaded at the changer end as well and fitted with standard nylon hex nuts instead of the set screw barrels.
HR

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 9 Apr 2007 7:24 pm

Dewayne, thanks for your reply. I got home really late and didn't wanted to wake anyone. I'll try calling tomorrow. I would be interested in seeing some pics of the Marlen. Thanks
HR

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 20 Apr 2007 6:19 pm

Price on the Miller D-10 has been lowered by $125 to $750.00 (plus shipping). Also might be interested in a trade for a non-student S-10 (esp. an MSA semi classic). Thanks for looking.
HR

Gary Meyer · Post by **Gary Meyer** » 26 Apr 2007 6:17 am

I am surprised no one has grabbed this one. It would make a great backup steel to leave at rehearsal,especially at this price.

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 26 Apr 2007 6:20 am

Thanks Gary, eventually it will find a new home.
HR

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 26 Apr 2007 8:00 am

Could you give me, and possibly everyone else, a little back ground on the Miller Guitar Please?
Is this the Dallas company or was that the Howard?
I guess I am a little scared of this brand....
More info would help me fell better about it I'm sure. I do really need to learn C-6 since I am in The Great State of Texas home of western swing.......
Thanks very much.
David (Biggs) Biggers

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 26 Apr 2007 5:18 pm

Hi David....and anyone else, I'm not an expert but I'll try my best. Miller steels were made by Roger Miller (not the famous singer) in the city of Chilicothe (Indiana I think). By all accounts, a really nice guy. He did beautiful cabinet and inlay work as you can see in the pix. This guitar is on the heavy side. By today's standards, the mechanism is not very sophisticated, probably comparable to other early "pull-release" guitars like the early Marlens or Sho Bud permanents. On the positive side, I would guess the tone is also comparable. With "standard guage" strings the pedal/lever pressure is fairly hard (as on most pull-release guitars I've seen) and there is some cabinet drop. With the lighter than standard strings I put on (not super light as was recently discussed on the forum, just lighter, e.g. 013 instead of 015) and the helper springs I added, the pedal and lever pressure is actually quite light, can play the E9 with bare feet). The drop may also have been reduced somewhat (I'm not sure). Re. wear, the only issue is that some of the pedal rod bellcrank holes (on C6) are worn and enlarged somewhat, creating some looseness. I'll bet the ones originally on the E9 neck have been moved to the C6 neck. I bought this guitar because I was knoced out by its looks and into the vintage thing. Now I'm getting old and need a light single neck to carry around. This Miller's playability can be improved beyond what I've done by someone with the ability, motivation, and time. Hope that helps. I'll be happy to answer any other questions that I can. Thanks for the interest.
HR

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 3 May 2007 5:37 pm

One more time around for the Miller. Thanks for looking.

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 5 May 2007 2:57 pm

I must admit I'm very tempted. How much do you suppose it would cost to ship it to San Francisco ?

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 5 May 2007 6:34 pm

Hi Alan, thanks for your interest. The good news is I have a couple of good boxes and packing materials so no extra charges for packing. I'll charge exactly what the actual shipping is (probably UPS or FedEx, or whoever has the best rate).

On the down side, it is heavy and will ship in two boxes, one for the body and one for the case, legs, etc. Given the weight and distance, I wouldn't be surprised if the shipping were $75 or more (but that's just a guess, it could be less). The last item I shipped turned out to be less than I estimated. If you want to send me your zip code, I'll put in the weight and box sizes and get you a closer estimate. Thanks again.
HR

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 5 May 2007 7:44 pm

Harvey:
If you let me know how much it weighs I could send DHL round to pick it up and pay the freight this end. We'll still add some for packaging. What is your zip code ? Mine is 94107.
I wouldn't send DHL round before I've paid for it, and without arranging a date for pickup.

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 6 May 2007 6:14 am

Thanks Alan, I'll get the info to you as soon as I can.
HR

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 6 May 2007 12:02 pm

Hi Alan, I figured email might be more convenient so I sent you one with all the info. Let me know if, for any reason, you don't get it. Thanks.
HR

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 6 May 2007 3:56 pm

Thanks Harvey, I got the email. I think we should let the Forum know that this instrument is now sold.

I'm looking forward to playing it.

Harvey Richman · Post by **Harvey Richman** » 6 May 2007 5:14 pm

Miller sold and heading west, please close. Donation will follow. Thanks
HR

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