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Posted: 27 Nov 2010 1:55 pm
by Curt Langston
So what is 'that vintage sound' regarding pedal steel guitars?
To me, it is a sales pitch. I tend to shy away from "vintage" items, opting for the later, more technologically advanced items.
For pedal steels, I would take the Excel, GFI, Lamar, etc, over the Emmons and Sho-Buds.
Exception #1 Analog delays. They may not run as quiet, but to me they are "warmer" sounding.
Exception #2 Well built tube amps, with lots of clean headroom.
IMHO.
Posted: 27 Nov 2010 2:38 pm
by Brett Day
If you were to play a Jackson Steel, the sound and tone would remind you of the Sho-Bud tone and sounds of the 1960's, so it's a new guitar with a vintage sound. The Jackson Steel is built by Shot Jackson's two sons, David and Harry and they sure know how to build wonderful guitars.
Brett
Posted: 27 Nov 2010 4:39 pm
by Roual Ranes
Bigsby thru tube Standel.
Posted: 27 Nov 2010 5:12 pm
by Bob Carlucci
Brett Day wrote:If you were to play a Jackson Steel, the sound and tone would remind you of the Sho-Bud tone and sounds of the 1960's, so it's a new guitar with a vintage sound. The Jackson Steel is built by Shot Jackson's two sons, David and Harry and they sure know how to build wonderful guitars.
Brett
Can't justify the price, as I am not playing enough steel anymore, but from what I have seen and heard, there is NO modern steel I would rather have than a Jackson... Hands down... bob