Which "new" pedal steel would you buy?

Morton Kellas · Post by **Morton Kellas** » 21 Jan 2015 7:30 am

I am only talking a "new" manufactured steel. What would you buy if you were looking for a steel with a big "fat" sound with and an easy pedal/lever action. Infinity would be ruled out as they are no longer taking orders (which is sad). Thanks guy's.

James Marlowe · Post by **James Marlowe** » 21 Jan 2015 7:37 am

If I was fixing to buy a new steel, presently being built it would be a. Mullen G2.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 21 Jan 2015 8:39 am

Mullen

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 21 Jan 2015 8:47 am

wow...infinity is already not taking orders?
i thought they were just getting rolling.

just a one man operation?
did he get inundated with orders after jaydee and buck got theirs?

Jack Ritter · Post by **Jack Ritter** » 21 Jan 2015 8:55 am

Mullen G2

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 21 Jan 2015 8:59 am

Mullen or Rittenberry. The best and easiest playing steels
I've ever owned, and I've had lots and played many others.

Hamilton Barnard · Post by **Hamilton Barnard** » 21 Jan 2015 9:06 am

Mullen RP = nice

Mullen G2 = really nice

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 21 Jan 2015 9:07 am

Another MSA. A "Blue Darlin'" Legend.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 21 Jan 2015 9:08 am

Promat

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 21 Jan 2015 9:38 am

This one- http://williamsguitarcompany.com/s10.html

or even more likely, any of the gorgeous S10's from THIS guy!-
http://zbcustom.com/Photos.html

Dale Boutilier · Post by **Dale Boutilier** » 21 Jan 2015 11:09 am

I bought a new G2 and it's great!!!

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 21 Jan 2015 11:19 am

Bob Carlucci wrote:This one- http://williamsguitarcompany.com/s10.html

or even more likely, any of the gorgeous S10's from THIS guy!-
http://zbcustom.com/Photos.html

Wow! Bob, right there are two ways to fulfill that "all-wood" dream. Amazing that the Williams S10 weighs only 25 pounds!

As for the ZB, is that historical or current? The audio sample was sweet, sweet, sweet!

Steven Gunder · Post by **Steven Gunder** » 21 Jan 2015 11:35 am

HAVING JUST PURCHASED A NEW RITTENBERRY PRESTIGE,
I FIND WORKMANSHIP EXCELLENT.IT IS A PIECE OF ART.
NOT ONLY IS THIS GUITAR GREAT, MR. RITTENBERRY IS A
GREAT GUY TO WORK WITH,REALLY A COOL GUY.DETAIL IS
ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL. AND, THE FACT ITS BLACK DOES NOT
HURT EITHIER.ALSO PRICED VERY FAIRLY.I WOULDNT THINK TWICE ABOUT MY PURCHACE

Lee Dassow · Post by **Lee Dassow** » 21 Jan 2015 12:59 pm

It would either be an MSA or a MULLEN. Black of course. Tenn.Lee

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 21 Jan 2015 1:02 pm

Dan Robinson wrote:
Bob Carlucci wrote:This one- http://williamsguitarcompany.com/s10.html

or even more likely, any of the gorgeous S10's from THIS guy!-
http://zbcustom.com/Photos.html
Wow! Bob, right there are two ways to fulfill that "all-wood" dream. Amazing that the Williams S10 weighs only 25 pounds!

As for the ZB, is that historical or current? The audio sample was sweet, sweet, sweet!

The ZB is a beautiful modern reproduction made by forumite Kevin Hatton.. Pretty authentic except he uses a lighter, more practical modern pull system.. His pickups are 3 way I believe and seem to sound very close to the original ZB units on the samples I have heard.. I was very close to ordering one, but really can't justify the outlay for a new steel at almost 61, and not as musically active as I was at one time...

To be fair, many new "all wood" steels sound modern to my ears.. The ZB reproduction Kevin builds are an exception being the most " classic" sounding to my ears, as well as the Shot Jackson Classics which sound like an old Sho Bud Permanent.. Just a beautiful sound from those Jackson guitars .. However the copedents are limited on some models, and the guitars are very pricey... bob

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 21 Jan 2015 1:15 pm

For me, it would probably be another Jackson-I love my Jackson Blackjack Custom-it's got great tone, sound, playability, and pedal action. It gives me the sound I've been looking for for fifteen years.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 21 Jan 2015 1:16 pm

It looks like you already own a Mullen G2. Didn't that sell you on them?

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 21 Jan 2015 1:17 pm

My first choice would be and will be later, a D-10 JUSTICE with the black mica and either yellow or purple diamond mica on part of the split front apron. Following that will be a MULLEN G2, color undecided right now. Probably either black or red mica on a D-10.

Morton Kellas · Post by **Morton Kellas** » 21 Jan 2015 2:45 pm

Roger, I have owned two Mullen G2 guitars and they are great instruments. I am just curious to know what other musicians, such as yourself would prefer to play. I appreciate all of the honest replies and thank you for yours as well.

Justin Emmert · Post by **Justin Emmert** » 21 Jan 2015 4:42 pm

Mullen G2 SD-12 Universal Tuning 8x5 while I was having my Emmons ST.-12 P/P updated to a 8x5 Universal Tuning.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 21 Jan 2015 4:45 pm

Rittenberry only if I didn't have a Bud.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 21 Jan 2015 4:51 pm

Show Pro or Mullen.

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 21 Jan 2015 6:21 pm

Justice
I have a Pro Lite on order...I used to own the S10 3&4 and the pedal action was so good and the tone was great also. I played on the Pro Lite this weekend in Phoenix and really liked it a lot...so my name is on the list for delivery maybe first of summer.

Jerry Hedge · Post by **Jerry Hedge** » 21 Jan 2015 6:32 pm

Two words...SHOW PRO!!!

Richard Tipple · Post by **Richard Tipple** » 21 Jan 2015 6:42 pm

'RAINS

The Steel Guitar Forum

Which "new" pedal steel would you buy?

Which "new" pedal steel would you buy?

G2

Guitar To Buy

Psg