Mullen or gfi?

Jon DeLorme · Post by **Jon DeLorme** » 7 May 2015 3:18 pm

in the market for a new steel, leaning towards Mullen or gfi. What is the general consensus?

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 7 May 2015 4:14 pm

Ford or Chevy? It's all subjective. Between these two, I would lean toward the Mullen.

DG Whitley · Post by **DG Whitley** » 7 May 2015 4:39 pm

As Roger mentioned, it sorta in what you want. If you want a keyless, GFI gets the nod, if not Mullen would be my leaning as well.

Both make excellent PSGs, you could flip a coin to make the decision.

My 2 cents, YMMV.

Jon DeLorme · Post by **Jon DeLorme** » 7 May 2015 5:46 pm

Leaning Mullen

And for the record Chevy no question

Jeff Triplett · Post by **Jeff Triplett** » 7 May 2015 5:49 pm

Jon,

Don't have any personal experience with a Mullen but understand them to be very good guitars. Watch any Mickey Adams video and you'll hear how good they sound.

I do have a GFI D10 Ultra and can say it is a great guitar. Plays and sounds great, very precise mechanics that are easy to work on if needed, stays in tune and doesn't break strings. Also it is on the lighter side for a full D10.

Don't think you are gonna go wrong whichever way you go. Good Luck!

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 7 May 2015 6:49 pm

Both great powerhouses, flip a coin!

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 7 May 2015 7:03 pm

I've had two Mullen steels. One mica, one lacquered. I've had six GFI's. Both brands are superbly built but totally different animals. I still have a GFI D-10 that I will never part with and no Mullen. That's my preference. But I also prefer Ford over Chevy

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 8 May 2015 7:45 am

Comparing a Mullen with a GFI? Isn't that like comparing a Cadillac to a Ford?

Dustin Rhodes · Post by **Dustin Rhodes** » 8 May 2015 8:21 am

Erv Niehaus wrote:Comparing a Mullen with a GFI? Isn't that like comparing a Cadillac to a Ford?

More like a Cadillac to an Acura. Both very capable. One more traditional, one more modern.

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 8 May 2015 8:38 am

So Jon , you like crappy cars, but quality Steel Guitars?

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 8 May 2015 2:27 pm

I've owned 5 brands (never a GFI) I prefer the Mullen of the ones I've had. I'm also a Ford man. Good luck with what ever you choose.

Kenneth Kotsay · Post by **Kenneth Kotsay** » 8 May 2015 5:08 pm

Think, "Resale"

Ken

Jerry Berger · Post by **Jerry Berger** » 8 May 2015 5:58 pm

Here's my Ford

Here's the Mullen that I use to own.

Notice that they are both BLACK!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 8 May 2015 6:19 pm

Mickey sounds good on the Mullen? Maybe so, but so does Tommy White on his. But surely that's 99.5% because of Tommy's abilities and .5% is down to the guitar.

Any of today's steels are dependable and well-built.

Paul Awalt · Post by **Paul Awalt** » 8 May 2015 6:46 pm

You should play both side by side and then determine for yourself. I think Bill Cooper sells both brands.

Jack Wilson · Post by **Jack Wilson** » 8 May 2015 7:01 pm

I had a SD-11 Mullen I bought from Tom Brumley. Nice guitar but after I played a GFI I sold the Mullen. Had keyed GFIs, but now have two Keyless GFIs. One for home and one for the road. I will never go back to keys again.

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 9 May 2015 12:29 am

Roger, I beg to differ, (see below pics) but I suspect you meant all the major known brands.
Either Mullen or GFI will serve you well. Have both in our club and both men love them. Of course you can get GFI as a keyed guitar too.

Ivan Funk · Post by **Ivan Funk** » 9 May 2015 12:51 am

Ford!

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