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Tim Marcus
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Posted 29 May 2011 6:45 pm |
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I recently bought this BMI steel for a tour in the UK. I put 2 new knee levers in on the right side, and got a new pelican case for it. The total weight of the steel in the case is under 40 pounds - plus there are wheels on the case. This is a great travel guitar - or rehearsal guitar - or first pedal steel (its identical to my first steel)
It's got a standard emmons setup for ABC pedals. LKL raises E on 7, LKR lowers both E's, RKL lowers B on 6, RKR Lowers D# and D and has the double stop for the D#. The guitar holds tune and plays very well - I was able to kick a little butt on this thing and I usually play a top of the line Rains.
There are some signatures scratched into the head end. It has a George L pickup.
I'm asking $1400 because thats exactly what I've got into it. I have two steels already and no plans on returning to the UK in the foreseeable future - rather see it played than sit in my room.
Pictures:
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mike nolan
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Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 30 May 2011 2:22 am
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Tim,
What is the model number of that case? |
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Tim Marcus
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 30 May 2011 9:00 am
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1700
I cut the foam and hot glued it to hold it in place. Seems to hold an S10 steel pretty well. You can get the case on amazon for under $200 shipped with foam.
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mike nolan
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Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 30 May 2011 9:31 am
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| Thanks, Tim..... and thats a really nice BMI you have there. I played one exactly like that for several years... great deal for someone. |
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mike nolan
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Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 30 May 2011 10:16 am
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| Oops.. double post |
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Tim Marcus
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 30 May 2011 7:02 pm
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thanks Mike - someone is going to be really thrilled with this thing. Its a lot of steel (and case) for the money.
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Bob Hoffnar
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Austin, Tx
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Posted 31 May 2011 7:32 am
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I want to vouch for Tim. You won't go wrong dealing with him. Plus those BMI's are great sounding steels. Full and strong.
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Tim Marcus
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 5 Jun 2011 9:48 pm
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back from my tour... bumping it up to the top again
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Steve Norman
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 1:22 am
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you bringing it to seattle any time soon?
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Tim Marcus
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 7:29 am
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I was just in Portland - but I'm not gonna be in Seattle until at least the fall.
Steve if you are interested let me know I can ship this easily.
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Steve Norman
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Seattle Washington, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 11:32 am
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i am, but i wanna hear it. I need a single e9, can you post some clips?
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Tim Marcus
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 2:00 pm
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cool - I'll try and get a clip to you tonight
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Steve Norman
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 2:47 pm
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thanks man
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Steve Norman
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Seattle Washington, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 3:58 pm
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did you put Bob's low string drop on it?
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Tim Marcus
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Posted 6 Jun 2011 4:37 pm
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Nope - no Franklin pedal, and c doesn't lower 10 like my rains.
This is kind of a bare minimum steel for me. Just the basics, but it plays well and is extremely easy to travel with.
I was able to play everything I usually play with my band on this steel. That should give you some indication of how playable it is.
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Steve Norman
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Posted 8 Jun 2011 2:32 am
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it looks like wat I need, lemme know when you can send a clip and we can work something out.
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Tim Marcus
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 8 Jun 2011 12:13 pm
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gonna make one tonight for you. I have been busy with rehearsals - I used the BMI last night! I may regret selling it.
Also, I should mention that $1400 includes shipping
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Greg Shadwick
From:
California, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2011 1:58 pm
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Hello Tim,
I'm interested. Check your private messages, just sent you one. Thanks! |
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Tim Marcus
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 8 Jun 2011 5:32 pm
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ok - here is a quick little demo of the steel. Not my finest work, but it gives you a good idea of what the steel can sound like. Signal path is: BMI-Goodrich Pedal-Holy Grail-Amp (not the Pedal Steel Amp, unfortunately - just a tweed deluxe)
https://files.me.com/milkmansound/v6hx45.mp3
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