WTB D8 non pedal steel for under $500-Please close !

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 11 May 2016 3:48 pm

Probably way out of line, but I figured what the heck, give it a try. Name brand, condition and age not important, but want 8 strings per neck...this is for a friend of mine, not me. Thanks in advance for any leads.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 May 2016 7:25 am

Larry,
Would you be interested in a Henway?

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 12 May 2016 8:12 am

How much ? haha Is it anything like a Steinway ??

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 May 2016 9:45 am

It could very well be.
How much does a Steinway?

Jay Yuskaitis · Post by **Jay Yuskaitis** » 12 May 2016 12:40 pm

Larry, forgive me for this reply.I have a few D 8 pedal and non pedal Steel guitars. The playable ones in decent shape cost me $500 for the pictures. You might get a pitiful old Fender 1000 minus most of it for $500 on a good day.I know there are D 8's out there, hopefully they are all playable. Good luck in your quest.
Jay Y.

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 12 May 2016 4:18 pm

Jay
Not a problem at all...I realize the budget is a little low for something in decent shape...I was thinking perhaps of getting something in this range and then over time improving it with needed upgrades...spread out the pain a little

The reality is that it is probably better to get a second lap steel and tune it to a desired tuning, since my friend already owns a 6 string lap steel.
thanks

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 13 May 2016 10:33 am

Larry, I have a D-10 pedal guitar less pedal board from the late 50's for $200.00 plus shipping. It could easily be made into a SD-10 pull and release PSG or a D-10 non-pedal. I don't think I have legs for it any longer.
No case. Photos can be sent if interested.
Jerry

David Ball · Post by **David Ball** » 14 May 2016 3:42 pm

Sent you a pm.

Neal Goodloe · Post by **Neal Goodloe** » 14 May 2016 6:22 pm

Hi, I have a '54 Fender double neck 8 with original trapezoidal pickups that I am thinking of selling, but I would need to get $700 for it, plus shipping. It is ready to play.

It is missing the original legs and case.

I know it is more than your friend wants to spend, but thought I would throw it out there. It needs nothing. All 16 tuners work well and hold tune.

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 14 May 2016 8:47 pm

Sounds like an interesting steel...I have several options to look at...thanks for your message and I will get back to you when a decision is reached.
Thanks again !

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 15 May 2016 6:27 pm

I think for now I am going to lay low on this idea.
Thanks to those who have responded.
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WTB D8 non pedal steel for under $500-Please close !

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