I bought this black mica S-10 fat back push pull a few years ago off the fourm , and it's one of the best steels I ever owned , made by PROMAT
Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
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To those who want a pedal steel costing $1K or less, here’s a benchmark: $1,000 in 1975 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $4,963.83 today
Look at the Justice S-10 Jr. 2+1, plenty to get started (and expandable) for $995.
In 1975 dollars that would be just over $200.
Look at the Justice S-10 Jr. 2+1, plenty to get started (and expandable) for $995.
In 1975 dollars that would be just over $200.
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This has been an interesting post.
My 2% worth is... If you want a decent instrument to play on AND perform live, and you are a cellist, or a viola player, or a pianist, you'd better have deep pockets. Pedal steel is no different. When you look at the mechanics involved in producing a new high-grade pedal steel, you might wonder how they make 'em so cheap.
You get what you pay for.
I bought from Bent Romnes, a 'boutique' builder of pedal steel guitars. I had to import it into the UK from Canada, extra cost.
Best buy I have ever made. What you get from a bespoke builder is follow up service - which Bent has delivered in spades. All or free. As I said, you get what you pay for.
My 2% worth is... If you want a decent instrument to play on AND perform live, and you are a cellist, or a viola player, or a pianist, you'd better have deep pockets. Pedal steel is no different. When you look at the mechanics involved in producing a new high-grade pedal steel, you might wonder how they make 'em so cheap.
You get what you pay for.
I bought from Bent Romnes, a 'boutique' builder of pedal steel guitars. I had to import it into the UK from Canada, extra cost.
Best buy I have ever made. What you get from a bespoke builder is follow up service - which Bent has delivered in spades. All or free. As I said, you get what you pay for.
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First name Alan, but known as Nick
First name Alan, but known as Nick