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Todd Brown
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W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 16 Sep 2008 7:14 pm |
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| Ive got Bob Simmons Building a SD10 econo for me , he should be finished and shipping it soon. Just wantd to know if anyone out there can tell me what I can expect, as I know many of you have dealt with Bob over the years.Oh yeah, mine is Solid Black with a White Fretboard, a 10inch wide cabinet w/full armpad, 3pedals,4 knees |
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Todd Brown
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W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 16 Sep 2008 8:11 pm
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| aww, no simmons steel fans huh. |
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Ron !
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Posted 16 Sep 2008 8:34 pm
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Bob does a good job in buildin' steel guitars.Accurate and easy to play from what I hear.
There are several brands of steel guitars on the market and I yet have to find a bad one.
Ron |
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Ted Lowe Jr
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2008 8:33 am Re:Simmons Pedal Steel
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| I have had mine a couple of years now and I love it. He makes a great guitar! |
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John Coffman
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Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2008 1:48 pm
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I had a SD10. It was a nice steel with a nice tone. I was a well used model. Bob does a fine job.
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Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 17 Sep 2008 3:19 pm
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yall just reassured every thing I know so far.  |
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Jim Bob Sedgwick
From:
Clinton, Missouri USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2008 5:41 pm
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| Ron Steenwijk wrote: |
Bob does a good job in buildin' steel guitars.Accurate and easy to play from what I hear.
There are several brands of steel guitars on the market and I yet have to find a bad one.
Ron |
Ron if you find a bad one, don't take bets on how long the company will be on the market. There's way too much competition for a bad steel to survive, Thank goodness.  |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 17 Sep 2008 8:20 pm
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| todd...sometimes you may not get your answers within the first hour. i have actually had to wait over a whole night to get a response, if you can imagine that! |
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Todd Brown
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W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 18 Sep 2008 4:31 pm
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Hey chris  or is it the ole "Sacramento King" out there.Lucky for you , I can appreciate some good sarcasm,but to let you know Im new to the forum,after I posted that I got up and walked away. I refreshed the page an hour later,33people had viewed the thread, No Response,so I thought Id throw a comment in there to bump it to the top.But you know what "King" , what you say and your opinion doesnt matter after just reading that your new favorite song is one of those "Hot new country Hits" by GRETCHEN WILSON.  |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 18 Sep 2008 8:41 pm
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| you may have misinterpreted something... |
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Charlie McDonald
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out of the blue
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Posted 19 Sep 2008 3:09 am
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Maybe.
I've spoken with Bob over the phone and he was most helpful. I think I could have gotten the right guitar from him, but I went for an old one.
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Craig A Davidson
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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2008 4:05 am
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| I worked on one for a fellow up here last month and I was impressed. It was one of the Econoline models but it played and sounded great. I had to phone Bob with a couple questions about it and he was most helpful. You won't be disappointed. This one played like butter. |
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Lee Gustafson
From:
Mohawk Michigan, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2008 5:02 pm
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| I've had my Simmons Econo for almost a year to the day. Bob was a great guy to deal with. I consider it more than a beginner steel. Don't be surprised if he calls you up and serenades you with your steel or one of his. I wish more Simmons owners would recommend the Econo for beginning steelers. |
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Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 19 Sep 2008 9:45 pm
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| Bob has been great to work with. The first time I called him he seemed eager to play one over the phone for me. Played 15-20 minutes ,sounded great, Talked to me for about an hour .Promptly sent pictures and all the information. From what I know Bob has been playin' and building steels for a long time , even worked for shobud in the late 60's early 70's. He played with Wynn Stewart and many other greats. I would highly recommend everyone looking at a Carter Starter or Stage One or any other student/starter model to give Simmons steel guitars a look. I think youll be interested.This steel is a true Emmons setup,which the others are not,wide body with an armpad which you wont find on any other relatively inexpensive steel.You also have a choice of George L pickup ,and a choice of black or white fretboard. Nobody else is offering that for under $1000.Please post some pics of your Simmons. I would love to see them. I'll be sure to get mine up here soon. |
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Danny Bates
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Fresno, CA. USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 4:02 pm
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Todd, I can't wait to hear about your new steel. Sounds like a good guitar for a great price.
Edited because I Removed my Elvis Picture
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Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 23 Sep 2008 6:13 pm
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This is a picture that Bob just sent me.
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Bryan Knox
From:
Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 24 Sep 2008 7:03 pm
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As we say in Alabama, Bob's a "good ol' boy". He'll do you right.
Super nice guy that you'll enjoy dealing with.
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