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Topic: Chandler RH2 Lap Steel Guitar - Good deal? |
Dennis Brooker
From: Iowa, USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2013 1:42 pm
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A local guy has a Chandler RH2 Lap Steel Guitar like new for $300.00 - could find much on Goggle as they don't offer them any more - Is it a good deal? |
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Rick Barnhart
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2013 1:48 pm
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Sounds like an okay price, Dennis. Do a search on here for Chandlers in the for sale section. _________________ Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Dennis Brooker
From: Iowa, USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2013 1:51 pm
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Rick - Thanks for the advice - DB |
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G Strout
From: Carabelle, Florida
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Posted 10 Mar 2013 2:22 pm
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They have generally been running 250-350. The older ones have a hard shell case included. The later models all had a gig bag. I had one for awhile. Liked it pretty well.... pup sounds good.
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Dennis Smith
From: Covington, Georgia, USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2013 6:48 pm
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Hi, I have never played a Chandler. In the 250-300 us should be albe to get an old Supro or Ohau with the string thru pickup and those pickups sound great in MHO. Check Guitar Center Vintage or Ebay.
Dennis |
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John Mulligan
From: Ontario, Canada
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Posted 11 Mar 2013 2:09 pm
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$300 is in the right neighborhood. If it comes with the Tolex hard case it is definitely worth it. I've been playing mine for about 5 years and I really like it. It depends on what sound you want. I find it good for more country and swing sounds. It's true that if you want to shop around you can get a vintage steel for the price, but the Chandler is very dependable and solid. It depends on what you're shopping for. If you are in the position to make a counter-offer of $250, that might be just the ticket! |
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Mark van Allen
From: Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 11 Mar 2013 2:28 pm
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After playing many, many different laps, it's a ditto from me that the Chandler shines for Swing and cleaner styles, country, etc. My best bet would be for C6 tuning. Very comfortable to play and nice look. I'd look elsewhere for a Rock or Blues machine, but that's just me. I like the Chandler, and the hard case is really nice. _________________ Stop by the Steel Store at: www.markvanallen.com
www.musicfarmstudio.com |
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Dennis Brooker
From: Iowa, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2013 1:07 pm
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Thanks for all the comments - I maily play blues and the guy has no case and won't take less than $300.00 so I think I'll take my time and look around - Best regards to all - Dennis Brooker |
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Stephen Abruzzo
From: Philly, PA
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Jim Bloomfield
From: Colorado, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2013 8:45 pm
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i bought my chandler for $200 used from Guitar Center (no bag or case). it's been great. |
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Dennis Smith
From: Covington, Georgia, USA
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Posted 14 Mar 2013 6:42 pm
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Hi, American music just listed a demo/new Eastwood Airline lap steel shipped for $267.77 on ebay. If you are still looking.
Dennis |
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