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ETS Pictures
Posted: 31 Oct 2011 8:39 am
by b0b
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 5:14 am
by Ken Byng
Looks as though there is a detune stabiliser on the changer roller.
I bet there is great tone on these guitars with the aluminum body. They certainly look the part with their very clean lines.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 7:30 am
by b0b
Right, Ken. They tune up really nice and have a very smooth pedal action. I'm normally not a fan of the E-66 pickup but it sounds just right with this particular guitar. It's great for anyone who's tired of lugging a heavy D-10 to one-nighters but doesn't want to sacrifice tone or versatility.
I'm really smitten with the burgundy one, myself.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 8:54 am
by Chris LeDrew
Factory set up with my exact copedent (including E lowers on RKL)! Tempting.
Love the black. The more I look at this design, the more I like it.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 9:25 am
by b0b
Yeah, I specified that copedent (with lowers on RKL) because I think it's the best.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 9:28 am
by Greg Cutshaw
They also appear to have split tuning capability! Nice feature at this price and often not available on lower priced or vintage used guitars.
Greg
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 9:37 am
by b0b
That's correct, Greg. The split tuning screws are not pre-installed because they confuse novices, but the changer is machined for them and the mechanism is designed to support split tuning on any string.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 11:12 am
by Bo Borland
Bud Carter really knows what he's doing!
He told me he didn't put spring adjusters on the because owners would twist them out of adjustment.
What a nice looking steel.. I can't wait to try one.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 3:17 pm
by Bob Mc Donald
seen Al Brisco playing one a couple of weeks ago.
sounded very good nice sustain.But then again it
was Al Brisco.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 5:30 pm
by Paddy Long
Hey Bo if you look at the bracket that the springs connect to, you could probably retro fit adjustable springs if you wanted that capability ! sweet wee guitar.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 6:33 pm
by Richard Sinkler
Bud always puts out a great guitar. I just wish he wouldn't have used those damn torx head screws to hold the bell cranks (he call them "pull bars") on. That's what is in my Carter and I have stripped a few of those trying to get them out. That is the single bad thing I can say about the Carter (and now the ETS). Nice looking guitars though and the undercarriage and changer look first class professional grade.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 6:41 pm
by Bo Borland
I like the idea of a support for the changer axle .. it really is a beauty.
Posted: 1 Nov 2011 7:54 pm
by Richard Sinkler
He did the axle supports on the Carter too, but there were two supports instead of the one on these guitars.
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 4:08 am
by Kevin Mincke
Great looking guitars with some nice features for a single!
What does ETS stand? (Bud Carter & Gary Agan builders)
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 4:42 am
by Joey Ace
East Texas Steel
The oval logo seems to be a constant of the Bud Carter designs thurout several companies.
I've posted sound samples on YouTube a few months ago.
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 5:17 am
by Kevin Mincke
Thanks Joey. Yes, now I recall the name from a previous post about the guitars.
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 8:40 am
by Mike Perlowin
Nice.
Do (or will) they make a 12 string?
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 8:56 am
by Sonny Jenkins
Where are these guitars actually being built,,,I would assume somewhere in East Texas???
I also wonder about a 12 string???
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 10:12 am
by b0b
The only model they've advertised so far is a single 10. See
http://steelguitaruniverse.com/.
I don't think it would be a good idea to try to start a company with a bunch of different models at once. The S-10 model is expandable to 5+5. There's a lot of musical power and versatility in this simple design.
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 10:18 am
by Richard Sinkler
BoB... That site says they come with 3 pedals and 5 knee levers:
ETS Steel Guitar
3 Pedals – 5 Knee Levers
Available in Black, Red, Blue & Burgundy
Beautiful Pearl Flake
24 LB. Guitar
42 LB. Guitar & Case
George L. Pickups
Stays in Tune
Sounds GREAT!
Triple Raise and Lower
Bridge Support on Changers
Quick Connect Pedal Rods to Pedals
Bell Cranks Drilled for Easy Change
Professional Guitar at Student Price
Grover Keys
Gauged Nut Rollers
Split Tuning Avilable
Special Colors available – $150 Extra
Extra Pedal – $150 Extra
Please contact us for special options
More ETS Photos
Still a great deal at that price level.
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 12:00 pm
by b0b
Right. The ones that I have are 3+4, but I have the parts here to expand them to 5+5 on demand.
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 2:13 pm
by Bryan Daste
Why do you have 3?
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 2:20 pm
by Tony Glassman
Bryan Daste wrote:Why do you have 3?
ditto
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 2:24 pm
by Jerry Overstreet
Because he is selling them
Maybe check out
www.steelguitarshopper.com in the Steel Guitar Forum link
Just a guess
Posted: 2 Nov 2011 4:44 pm
by Mike Perlowin
b0b wrote:The only model they've advertised so far is a single 10. See
http://steelguitaruniverse.com/.
I don't think it would be a good idea to try to start a company with a bunch of different models at once. The S-10 model is expandable to 5+5. There's a lot of musical power and versatility in this simple design.
True, but there is no option for a lightweight fly-guitar for guys like me who play 12 string instruments. The Simmons, Stage one, Legend (Formerly Carpsteel) and now this one are only available as 10 stringers.
If one of these companies made a 12 stringer, they would corner the market.
