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Thanks folks! Just want you all to know that this guitar has been sold. I appreciate everyones comments and interest. I've learned a lot about Fender T8s and Steels in general.
Ryan

Doug is correct. Except the "plungers" push up on the strings rather than pull down on them. It looks to me like one pedal controlled both plungers which could be adjusted using set nuts on ...

Hi Jim,
Please forgive my terminology, I'm not a steel player myself. Perhaps "plunger" is not the right word..."string benders" maybe? Here are a couple photos that might show it ...

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4706_2.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4695_2.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4701_1.jpg
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Wow Ben,

That thing is pretty! Thanks for the info. I've learned alot about this instrument. It looks like my case is original too.
Any idea on the year of this one?

http://bb.steelguitarforu ...

Hey Steel Players,

I recently acquired an old Fender Custom T8 as a potential refurb project. I'm not a steel player and I think this project is a little outside of my comfort zone. I'm interested ...

Hey Guys. Thanks for your input. I think Drew is right about the tuners. I haven't tried pulling them up to pitch but the ones with a little bit of string tension feel good and tight.
Doug, I'd be ti ...

If anyone out there might be interested here are a couple of pics....

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4692_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4693_1. ...

Hey Enthusiasts!

I'm glad I found this forum. I don't play steel but I do play and build acoustic instruments (primarily flat-top guitar and banjo). A friend recently came across an old pedal steel ...

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Topic: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40s early 50s
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 4 Apr 2014 2:14 pm Subject: This guitar is sold!
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Thanks folks! Just want you all to know that this guitar has been sold. I appreciate everyones comments and interest. I've learned a lot about Fender T8s and Steels in general. Ryan
Topic: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40s early 50s
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Mar 2014 10:13 am Subject: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40s early 50s
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Doug is correct. Except the "plungers" push up on the strings rather than pull down on them. It looks to me like one pedal controlled both plungers which could be adjusted using set nuts on ...
Topic: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40s early 50s
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Mar 2014 9:29 am Subject: "Plunger"
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Hi Jim, Please forgive my terminology, I'm not a steel player myself. Perhaps "plunger" is not the right word..."string benders" maybe? Here are a couple photos that might show it ...
Topic: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40s early 50s
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Mar 2014 9:01 am Subject: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40s early 50s
Ryan Snyder Replies: 6 Views: 3810	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4706_2.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4695_2.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4701_1.jpg h ...
Topic: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 2 Views: 2102	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2014 5:29 am Subject: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 2 Views: 2102	Wow Ben, That thing is pretty! Thanks for the info. I've learned alot about this instrument. It looks like my case is original too. Any idea on the year of this one? http://bb.steelguitarforu ...
Topic: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 2 Views: 2102	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Mar 2014 4:25 am Subject: Fender Custom T8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 2 Views: 2102	Hey Steel Players, I recently acquired an old Fender Custom T8 as a potential refurb project. I'm not a steel player and I think this project is a little outside of my comfort zone. I'm interested ...
Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 5 Views: 2607	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Mar 2014 12:43 pm Subject: Fender Custom Triple 8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 5 Views: 2607	Hey Guys. Thanks for your input. I think Drew is right about the tuners. I haven't tried pulling them up to pitch but the ones with a little bit of string tension feel good and tight. Doug, I'd be ti ...
Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 5 Views: 2607	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Mar 2014 4:51 am Subject: Fender Custom Triple 8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 5 Views: 2607	If anyone out there might be interested here are a couple of pics.... http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4692_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14134_RMS_4693_1. ...
Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 5 Views: 2607	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Mar 2014 3:25 pm Subject: Fender Custom Triple 8 circa late 40's early 50's
Ryan Snyder Replies: 5 Views: 2607	Hey Enthusiasts! I'm glad I found this forum. I don't play steel but I do play and build acoustic instruments (primarily flat-top guitar and banjo). A friend recently came across an old pedal steel ...