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Topic: A Fabulous New Steel Guitar ! |
George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 19 Oct 2008 2:07 pm |
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| As many of you know, I have a D-8 CANOPUS which, up to a few moments ago, was the BEST guitar I have ever owned or played. Well, one of my students went to Japan, contacted Yasuhiro Kamiya, (the builder of Canopus), and brought home a truly magnificent 8 string model called the "Buckie" (obviously in dedication of the late great Japanese steel guitarist, 'Buckie' Shirakata). I had the pleasure of playing this guitar moments ago...Yasu really outdid himself on this awesome steel guitar ! What a fabulous sound ! His workmanship leaves nothing to be desired. I will always love my D-8, however I am sure envious of this new "Buckie" model ! |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Oct 2008 5:29 pm
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Keoki; Is it an all new design or does it resemble the CANOPUS in any way? It would be interesting to see!
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My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 19 Oct 2008 5:53 pm
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Come on George!! Get some pics for us at the next lesson 
I had a few emails from Yasu about his wife's CD. It's only available in Japan I believe. |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 19 Oct 2008 8:31 pm
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It has a new body design to it and Yasu has done 'something' to really enhance the sound.
It sure has great response. Sorry, I have no pics. 
I have that CD and it is beautiful...only available in Japan. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 19 Oct 2008 11:46 pm
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Is this it?
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Wally Pfeifer
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 8:05 am Yasu's wife's CD
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 You ain't got nuthin' on me, George.
I've got the CD, too. I also have video of her playing !
..........Available only in Japan
Wally |
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Paul Kemper
From:
Copperopolis, California, USA
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 9:45 am
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| Any US dealers? Approx. cost? |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 10:55 am
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Andy has the picture correct.
Here are the specifications of the Buckie model steel guitar
Specification -
Body : Maple
Pickup : 2 pickup
NECK : 22 1/2 inchScale
Volumex2 Tonex1 control
Color : Walnut
Weight :12kg
Accessories : Case, Three leg attachment
BK-6SA (6 Strings)
List Price :$2000
Our Price:$1700
BK-8SA (8 Strings)
List Price :$2150
Our Price:$1827 |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 12:45 pm
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At those prices, I'll be sticking to my Dynalap and vintage steels that were bought for way way less (and sound great), and about in total for what a new Buckie is going for.
Tho I wouldn't mind finding one, or more, under the twinkling tree in a couple of months.
Last edited by Ron Whitfield on 20 Oct 2008 12:46 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 12:46 pm
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| Santa, is that you?! |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 4:40 pm
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Yes Andy...That's IT ! It is a bit pricey, but once you play it, you'll immediately 'feel' and hear what I have experienced. It's a VERY well made and designed instrument.  |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 20 Oct 2008 4:52 pm
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Scotty in St. Louis is the Canopus dealer for the United States.
Aloha, 
Don |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 21 Oct 2008 2:29 pm
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on the other end of the scale, looking through the musician's friend catalogue...
the rogue ea-3 lap steel....looks similar..79.99
says you can get those classic country, hawaiian and blues tones...what more do you need?? |
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