How many players own a sierra?

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 21 Jul 2005 6:10 pm

I was wondering how many players own a sierra. My sierra is a U 12 although I am missing some parts,

tbhenry carter 10, Sierra U12

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 21 Jul 2005 6:15 pm

I have 3 of them!

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Williams D-12 E9, C6add9, Sierra Olympic S-12 (F Diatonic)
Sierra Laptop S-8 (E6add9), Fender Stringmaster D-8 (E13, C6 or A6)

Adam Davis · Post by **Adam Davis** » 21 Jul 2005 9:01 pm

I own one Sierra U12, but as soon as the funds are in place, I intend to purchase a second one. Incidentally, Tom Baker has been great about supplying me with any replacement parts I've needed. Just email him through the Sierra website.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 21 Jul 2005 9:14 pm

I own two. The first is an S-10 3+4 E9 with the 3-raise/2-lower changer in rosewood mica, made in roughly '86. The second is an S-14 universal E9/B6 with change lock, with a blue front, probably made about the same time. They're both keyed with 24" scale, and I have to confess I've been wanting to try a keyless 25" scale S-12U.

To me, these are good-sounding and smooth-playing steels. Probably not for the faint of back, but then again, many others are not exactly light.

Martin Abend · Post by **Martin Abend** » 21 Jul 2005 10:35 pm

I play a Crown gearless s-10 and couldn't be happier. I've played a couple of others in the last years, but no one came close to it. Except for a LDG, but that's a differrent story... I wish they would do finishes like Williams, through.

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KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 21 Jul 2005 10:47 pm

One of my steels is a Sierra Crown D-10 Gearless.

Joe Fortune · Post by **Joe Fortune** » 22 Jul 2005 6:39 am

I own a black 2000 Sierra 12 string extended C6th tuning with 8&5 and absolutely love it. Working hard to make it the only guitar that I play.With a Steel King amp, the tone is awesome.[This message was edited by Joe Fortune on 22 July 2005 at 07:40 AM.][This message was edited by Joe Fortune on 23 July 2005 at 09:55 AM.]

Len Amaral · Post by **Len Amaral** » 22 Jul 2005 7:04 am

I have 3 Sierra guitars and they are all 12 string keyless. I have a white, a purple and a black. The black one soulds the best as we all know black guitars sound better....

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 22 Jul 2005 8:12 am

I've had 3 Sierra's, an S14U, and S12U, and an S8U. I still have and play the S8U and the S12U. I sold the S14U to a local Dobro player who "just had to have it".

Hap Young · Post by **Hap Young** » 22 Jul 2005 8:34 am

I have a Sierra D10 Session w/ 8+4. I think it is a great guitar.

Ed Mooney · Post by **Ed Mooney** » 22 Jul 2005 9:07 am

I have a gearless 2000 Sierra Session U12 8X5 which is a never ending source of amazement & delight.

Ed

Bruce Clarke · Post by **Bruce Clarke** » 22 Jul 2005 9:50 am

Universal 12 keyless, about 3 years old. The wheelie case is surely a bonus. Len, why 3 identical guitars? just curious.

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 22 Jul 2005 9:51 am

I am a 14 string nut. Have a bunch of 14's made with Session series keyless hardware, plus one with swing away legs set up by and for Bill Stafford.

The BEAST was made with Session series hardware.

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 22 Jul 2005 12:00 pm

I have a white Session U12 and a Lap8 (in cherry). Every now and then I am tempted (when I get that GAS attack) to search for a Sierra Lap8 in black. Wish Sierra a stronger advertising program, so more players could experience what we already know.

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 22 Jul 2005 1:07 pm

I own two universal 12 and love them both, have an Emmons double ten, Mullen double ten with special setup, love it, double 12 Dekley 9 & 9. They are some real good sounding steels.
Bill

Chuck Trombley · Post by **Chuck Trombley** » 22 Jul 2005 2:43 pm

I've played a U12 since 1987 without any problems, cabinet drop or broken strings. It will probably outlive me (77). Great instrument.

Jerry Heath · Post by **Jerry Heath** » 22 Jul 2005 4:32 pm

I have a Session U-12 7 + 5, best guitar I've ever owned.

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Nashville 400
Sessions 400
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Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 22 Jul 2005 8:02 pm

I have owned 8 Sierras and currently have a U12 Session. Although there are a lot of wonderful guitars out there, I really like the Sierra's dependability.

Alan Ames · Post by **Alan Ames** » 25 Jul 2005 9:08 am

I have a Sierra U12, Crown. I love it...
Alan

Hap Young · Post by **Hap Young** » 27 Jul 2005 6:20 am

I have a Sierrs sessions D10=8=4. I love it.

Fred Glave · Post by **Fred Glave** » 27 Jul 2005 6:43 pm

I recently purchased what is believed to be a mid 1980's Sierra Gearless U12 with 8+5. It's my first experience with a U12, and with a "modern" steel as well. I'm having a lot of fun with it for the most part, but confused as heck other times. It sure is a solid guitar, and smooth playing too.

Mike Pace · Post by **Mike Pace** » 28 Jul 2005 4:27 am

I picked up a 3x4 Artist earlier this year from another forumite. Great guitar! Aside from both guitars being listed in AMS / Musician's Friend a few years back, I fail to see why steelers like to group the Artist w/ the Carter Starter.... IMHO there's no comparison! Its obvious that Tom passed down a lot of his over-engineering genius to this "entry level" model.

Tim Lane · Post by **Tim Lane** » 3 Aug 2005 3:20 pm

I also have a Sierra Artist 3x2 which I love. I would consider it a entry to intermediate level steel. I have been learning for 2 years off and on and am fixing to sell the Sierra and buy a Rains.

Tony Palmer · Post by **Tony Palmer** » 5 Aug 2005 2:14 pm

I've got two...both Session keyless single neck E9, one black and one green (teal?)

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