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Dick Sexton
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Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 23 Nov 2009 7:54 pm |
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Spirit SD10 3 pedals, 6 knee levers, Black w/Pearl Inlay and Polished Pedal package. $2650, lower 48 shipping included. Note that the date on my camera is wrong. I've had this steel about a year.
http://cid-594320d13092d8fb.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Rains%20SD10
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Don Benoit
From:
Okanagan Falls, BC
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Posted 23 Nov 2009 7:59 pm
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Dick.
Why are you selling this beautiful guitar? |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 23 Nov 2009 8:26 pm Why?
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Thanks Don, your the winner!  A year ago when this came up for sale, after all the good that is said about them and it's great builder, I couldn't live with out it. But, since that time I have found that I may be able to. It has never been out of my house. It is beautiful beyond words to this old steel hack, but it needs to be played. I'm 5'2", sitting behind this beautiful steel is like sitting at a grand piano for me, I can not get comfortable with it. It's just not me. It's a Caddie and I'm a 74 Ford Pick-up fella. My working steel is a Marlen 3/4 S10, it's me and I'm it. Heck, my wife even said she was going to bury it with me. What a lady. So the Rains goes, clear and simple. To someone who will break it in, I hope and play it out like it should be. |
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Del Walters
From:
Milford,Texas, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2009 11:14 pm Rains
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PM Sent
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Rittenberry SD 12 Lacquer, Rittenberry SD 12, Mullen G2 Del Mullen Signature SD-12, "Fox Vintage Amp and vintage reverb",Steel Mixer, "BJS Bars" , Sanberg 7 string bass, Fender tele-#4,Strats-#1,Fender V USA bass#2 Gibson 335, etc, etc, 1 fully staffed and equip veterinary hospital,plus 5 Yorkies, and a tolerate 100 pound Rottweiler. |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 24 Nov 2009 5:12 am psg
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| That's a beauty for some lucky picker. |
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Darrell Grigsby
From:
Jonesburg, Missouri
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Posted 24 Nov 2009 7:06 am Rains
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Nice looking guitar
What is the setup on the knee levers?
What is the decal, on the front?
How old is it?
Thanks
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 24 Nov 2009 8:06 am Rains...
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This steel is Emmons on pedals and left Knees.
I've gone through this several times and I think the following is correct.
LKV- Lowers 5th (Split) to Bb/C,
Lowers 10th (Split)to Bb/C
RKL- Raises 1st to G#/ with feel stop at G,
Raises 2nd to E,
Lowers 6th (Split) to F#/G#
RKR- Lowers 2nd to D/C# feel stop at D,
Lowers 9th to C#
Raises 7th to G
RKV- Is not hooked up, never got that far and
wouldn't know what to use it for if I did.
I never did get the feel stop on the 1st the way I like it and don't have the G# and E pulls on my other steel.
The decal on the right front is a dove with the words "The Spirit" under it. The fret board is also marked with doves. Beautiful!
I am not exactly sure what the age of the steel is. One of the last "Spirit" Models, I suspect. Marked low 100s. If interested in purchase, Email me for exact sn.
This steel has no known problems, is very near new and has only been played by me a few hours in my smokeless home (for what that matters). The first string change RKL feels a little stiffer then I am accustom to, but has more changes on it then I am also accustom to.
Oh, what the hay. I'll throw in the full set of "Beginners Notes" tabs as a bonus. |
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Greg Wisecup
From:
Troy, Ohio
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Posted 25 Nov 2009 6:50 am
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For what it's worth here are the facts!
I played it. It plays great! It looks absolutely new. Great tone! Looks like it just came out of the factory. If I could justify another steel (and I'm still trying) this would be it!
I'm just sayin.........
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Derby SD-10 4&5 Black!(duh)/
Derby D-10/Steelers Choice/
Goodrich 120/ 2- Katana Boss 100's
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RV-3/ Zoom MS-50G
As long as I'm down in the mix I'm Fantastic! |
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Greg Wisecup
From:
Troy, Ohio
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Posted 27 Nov 2009 5:53 am
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Bump* for a like new Rains!
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Derby SD-10 4&5 Black!(duh)/
Derby D-10/Steelers Choice/
Goodrich 120/ 2- Katana Boss 100's
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RV-3/ Zoom MS-50G
As long as I'm down in the mix I'm Fantastic! |
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 28 Nov 2009 9:36 pm Rains
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Dick, I sent you a PM.
Terry |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 3 Dec 2009 8:27 am
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Got it Terry,
Thank you... |
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Palmer
From:
New Bern,NC,USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2009 10:01 am Rains
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| Dick, by any chance are you the Dick Sexton that once lived in Newport,NC? If so I may have sold you the Marlen to you. Jack Palmer. |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 5 Dec 2009 10:35 am Marlen?
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| Jack, yes and it's good to hear from you. The little Marlen is still going strong. I'll be using it on my gig tonight. Hope your doing well. Email me sometime, we'll catch up. Dick Sexton |
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 5 Dec 2009 9:52 pm Rains
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Dick, can you tell me the over all length on the Rains? Has it got standard height legs on it?
You know about what the year model is? Thanks
terry |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 6 Dec 2009 6:45 am
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Hi Terry,
It is 33 and 1/4 inches, outside end plate to outside end plate. Standard, 29 and 1/2 inches floor to strings. Height was measured on carpet, that should be very close. It is the "Spirit" model. The exact age of the instrument, I do not know. I believe it is one of the last Spirit models manufactured. Email me for ser. data. |
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 9:15 pm Rains
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Appreciate the info Dick. I wish I had something I could sell to buy this steel guitar. The setup is exactly what I'm use to, and the Doves, representing the Holy Spirit, just really makes the Spirit model a special guitar. It's really a beauty! 
terry |
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Pete Walthall
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 9:46 pm rains guitar
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| terry i'am not to quick to cath things tell bro. jimmy to buy that guitar for church they bought a key board.and most likley,pa. and mics.equal rights don't ye see. really jimmys buddy but thats what buds are for;;;;;; |
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 11:17 pm Rains
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Hey Pete, I sure wish my Pastor would do that. They did buy the piano player a new piano(years ago) and they bought a new Electro-Voice PA system just a few years ago, but I reckon I just ain't special enough you know.  Only kiddin. Good to hear from ya Pete.
terry |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Michael McNeill
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2009 5:22 am Rains SD-10 3X6
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Hello Dick,
I can not believe this Beautiful Steel Guitar has not been sold. I purchased this same axe about a year ago (perhaps longer) from an upstanding FORUM member.
I do not believe there is a finer pedal steel made than "RAINS". I paid more than what you are asking and I have 5 knee levers not 6! I would love to have that extra lever to use for a 7th string R/L.
All I can say is, this is a quality instrument that will last a lifetime. It is "BLACK" and has Pearl Inlay on it. It does not get better than this.
If I did not already own 3 PSG's, I would jump on this deal.
Good Luck Buddy! |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Michael McNeill
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 4:52 am Steely's Rains D-10
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Hey Buddy,
Here are a couple pic's of my 3 X 5 Rains. I think I paid $2700, and am pleased as I could be. I get "the sound" that I have been after all my life. I hardly ever have to tune it, it is much easier to lug around than the D-10's I have, and it is as black as black can get. Oh yea, the chrome shines real fine under the lights.
If I had the extra knee (RV), I think I would incorporate the "Franklin" lowers on 5 & 6. Maybe start with just the 6 lower. David Hartley uses that for some subtle little grace notes. I love how he does that.
I should also put the 7th string raise on mine (like you already have). I added it to my Carter D-10 and use it all the time.
The Steel you are selling here has everything you can do to a E9th.
If anyone is looking for a E9th Pedal Steel, this is the one. Use what ever volume pedal you want, Does not seem to affect tone. Pedals and knees work smooth and easy. The price is good!
Merry Christmas y'all |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 7:41 am Perrrrrrty!
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Michael, looks identical and "One Beautiful Steel". Sure can see that purple shirt well in the polished end plate.
I don't know how Gary gets such a shine on his steels, almost chrome.
Thanks... |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 31 Dec 2009 8:58 am Rains Spirit Model...
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| Thanks Jack, I got your message. Yes, it is still available. DS... |
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Al Szwarc
From:
Metuchen, New Jersey, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jan 2010 10:11 pm Rains
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| Take her back up. Someone has obviously missed it |
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