GFI Pedal Steels

Fred Wright · Post by **Fred Wright** » 30 Apr 2012 10:28 am

I agree with everything that has been said about this great PSG. I've owned a SD10 Expo for six months and love it.

However, because of my age (80+) and the inability to flex my left ankle like I used to, I'm having trouble with the A & B pedals. So, I'm thinking of changing the Emmons set-up to the Day. But then this presents another problem. I would want to reverse the LKL and LKR levers. I think by making both changes, it should resolve my problem. Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

Also, I want to add a V lever. Does anyone know where can I get the correct kit to do this?

Thanks, Fred

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 30 Apr 2012 10:39 am

Hey Fred,

I sent you an e-mail, Tom

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 30 Apr 2012 11:53 am

Fred Wright wrote:I agree with everything that has been said about this great PSG. I've owned a SD10 Expo for six months and love it.

However, because of my age (80+) and the inability to flex my left ankle like I used to, I'm having trouble with the A & B pedals. So, I'm thinking of changing the Emmons set-up to the Day. But then this presents another problem. I would want to reverse the LKL and LKR levers. I think by making both changes, it should resolve my problem. Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

Also, I want to add a V lever. Does anyone know where can I get the correct kit to do this?

Thanks, Fred

Hi Fred, anyone who is a GFI dealer should be able to ship you out an LKV kit. I amd having Al Brisco from Ontario Steel Guitars of Canada install mine for me since he has it ( my GFI ultra) at the moment. If you can find anyone close to you, I am sure he would ship one to you.
Q

Fred Wright · Post by **Fred Wright** » 30 Apr 2012 1:55 pm

Thanks Quentin. Fred

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 10 May 2012 6:06 pm

I just got my brand spankin new GFI ultra home tonight. Its great!

Fred Wright · Post by **Fred Wright** » 11 May 2012 6:17 am

Great! Congratulations! Nice looking. I know how you feel. Enjoy, Fred

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 25 Jun 2012 3:34 pm

gfi s-10

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 26 Jun 2012 3:17 am

Very nice axe Tom. Welcome to the GFI club.

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 26 Jun 2012 2:52 pm

Thanks Quentin, good to be back in the club. As I stated earlier in the post, I owned a gfi and regretted selling it. These guitars just fit me to a "T"..

GARYPHILLIPS · Post by **GARYPHILLIPS** » 26 Jun 2012 10:14 pm

got my GFI d 10 ultra, in April the more i play it the more like this steel guitar, great tone play great also.

GP

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 30 Jun 2012 6:21 pm

Hey GFI players,
My s-10 econo pro, 3 pedals, 4 knees, emmons setup, arrived fri. eve at 6:56 by ups in perfect condition, survived the 105 degree heat. It is called an economy pro, forerunner to the ultra but the quality is the same as all gfi guitars. The bellcranks are more like the msa style, really positive. 3 raise and 2 lower stainless steel changer.

Bob Poole · Post by **Bob Poole** » 17 Jul 2012 7:32 am

My Ultra SD-10,3x4 had been changed around a bit when i got it back in April...Timing was off on some of the pulls.drove me crazy.Bob @ GFI emailed me the rodding chart a few weeks ago & i immediately set out to get it right...now using a Hilton Pedal with it,man !!!what a combination...all i can think of to say is....I LOVE MY GFI!!!!!(and my Hilton,thanks Todd)

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 17 Jul 2012 7:02 pm

I been a GFI guy for 20 yrs. pound for pound there is not a finer guitar out there IMO. I have 3 right now 2 S-10s and a dbl 10 keyless...These are road guitars, and they fly, and take a beating.
GFI customer service is unmatched... Gene and Bob take care of every customer, and I have never heard 1 complaint.
Ronnie Miller

Norbert Dengler · Post by **Norbert Dengler** » 17 Jul 2012 10:27 pm

what ronnie says, bob is a pro and extremely cooperative.
besides that the GFI does what it`s supposed to do, work not quirk!

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 13 Aug 2012 4:47 pm

I own a GFI ultra s-10 ultra and want to put a 5 v lever on it but I need a diagram or instructions as to where and how. GFI factory has no instruction sheet..

If any one has any info or pics they could e-mail me it would help a lot. Thanks, Tom

3tlb@windstream.net

Aaron Smith · Post by **Aaron Smith** » 13 Aug 2012 5:52 pm

I just bought a used GFI Ultra D-10 from a forum member and I couldn't be happier with it and the transaction as well. I am guessing it will give me everything I will ever need and then some from a pedal steel guitar for the rest of my life. Thanks Gene Fields for a great modern instrument with classic tone.

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 13 Aug 2012 6:06 pm

Take lots of measuremetns and make sure everything is lined up before you drill holes.

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 13 Aug 2012 6:12 pm

I heard that. Nothing worse than a bunch of empty holes here and there. I'm wondering if its worth the trouble.

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 14 Aug 2012 5:51 am

Bob at GFI informed me that there are no instructions with the kit. I have decided to leave my s-10 as a 3&4. Too much trouble to add the 5th lever.. I had a lot of good e-mail from the forum and thanks to every one of you. I can use the advice in the future. Tom

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 14 Aug 2012 6:00 am

Tom Barnes wrote:Bob at GFI informed me that there are no instructions with the kit.

How is that "unmatched customer service"?

IMO, all PSGs should be pre-drilled for a vertical lever, and a kit without instructions is not a kit at all.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 14 Aug 2012 6:32 pm

Single coils on these steel's, they sound great?? What's a D10 weigh??

Matthew Jackson · Post by **Matthew Jackson** » 16 Aug 2012 12:55 pm

just had to jump in here, i just brought my new expo home last night...once Bob helped me with the tunig via phone, i was able to dodle abit...and it actually worked, i am new so it is great to have one that works
hey i knda like the look, not so tradational, sorta of insustrial, different not bad

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 16 Aug 2012 7:05 pm

Here again ........... if there is something wrong with them please list below.
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They seem to be fine instruments to me.

Tom Barnes · Post by **Tom Barnes** » 17 Aug 2012 11:37 am

I have been dealing with the folks at gfi since2005 and have always been treated fairly. Friendly service , Thanks again for a great steel guitar. Tom

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