The Steel Guitar Forum

I posted earlier that I ha a Carter starter that was in pretty rough shape,and in need of pull rods.i have taken care of the pull rod problem--welding rods,lol-and now I am replacing the knee lever stops for booth knee levers that move left.
I realize that the Starter is not ,nor never will be a pro model guitar,but,there is something about making a silk purse out of a cows ear that sticks in my mind.
So with that said,,I will post a picture of the machine when it is done,,and I hope to amaze some skeptics who have told me not to waste mt time .

Mike I don't doubt for a minute that you will make something out of that starter. It is amazing what regular shop tools and a positive mind can produce.
Good luck with your work!

I'm rooting for you Mike. Eagerly awaiting the pics.

Go Mike! I'll be interested in what you come up with.

HERE IS WHAT THE STARTER LOOKS LIKE NOW,I WILL FOLLOW IN A FEW WEEKS WITH AN UPDATE WITH NEW PICS.

Mike,
I recall viewing a post three or four years ago from an individual who used a Carter Starter on tour for approximately three weeks, and the only real problem he experienced with it was "walking" due to it being so light.

I had a Carter Starter myself for a couple of years, and then upgraded to a Carter pro model SD-10.

I too am rooting for you, and look forward to the pics upon completion.

Donny