Mullen D-10, PRP, 8&6 sold - donation sent - please close

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

This is a Mullen D-10 lacquer guitar which was built in the spring of 1985. A few months ago I acquired another D-10. I don’t have room to keep both D-10’s set up thus this guitar is available. The idea of keeping it in it’s case, sitting in a closet, doesn’t reverberate with me. The idea of keeping it set up in the living room doesn’t reverberate with my wife.

I am the original owner of this guitar, having ordered it in the spring of 1985. I may have some of the original documentation. I gigged with the guitar until about 1992, when I got involved with a successful R&B band and pretty much stopped playing steel for the next 19 years, The point being is that the guitar is in remarkable condition, especially considering it's age. When the guitar was kept set up, overnight in a bar that I was playing, I wrapped it in a sheet to protect the top and bottom. The guitar has not been on a stage for 20+ years and has been a stay at home guitar, mainly for C6 playing.

It is a blue lacquer guitar, as you can see from the pictures. The color of the top and rear apron has darkened in a purplish way, as shown. The front apron has pretty much kept its original hue. There are very small, hard to see, bar dings between the necks. The guitar was sent to Mickey Adams in May of 2012 to be gone over and to be set up somewhat differently than it had been. It has aluminum necks. The tuners are Sperzels and have always been a little tight. This can be remedied but it’s not to the point that I feel it’s worth the effort. There is a thread on the forum as to how to accomplish this, if desired. The guitar tunes easily and stays in tune. Pickups are original Lawrence 705’s with chrome surrounds. The guitar sounds very “gutsy” to my ears. Changer is 3 & 2. There is a 1” lift kit on the guitar (1” over normal height).

The guitar has 8 pedals and 6 knees. The E9 pedals are Emmons. The E9 levers are as follows:
LKL 4 &8 E-F, LKR 4&8 E-D#, LKV 5&10 B-A#, RKL 1 F#-G#, 2 D#-E, 6 G#-F#, RKR 2 D#-D-C# (w feel halfstop), 7 F# - G#, 9 D-C#.

The C6 copedent is as follows:
P4 4&8 A- B, P5 1 G-G#, 5 G-F#, 10 C-D, P6 2 E-F, 6 E-Eb, P7 3 C-D, 4 A-B, P8 7 C-C#, 9 F-E, 10 C-A. Middle LKR 4&8 A-Bb, RKL 2 E-D, 6 E-F, RKR 3 C-B.

The right knee levers are a little stiff due to multiple pulls on them. I find them to be comfortable and the guitar to be solid enough to make this work. If it’s not to your liking you can always remove a couple of pulls. There are flags on the levers that move to the right. I have put dowels in the rear legs to maintain proper height. Comes with original case with new handle. There is some tape on worn tolex. Case is clean and solid.

The price on the guitar is $2,700., plus shipping and insurance). If you don’t want the lift kit, subtract $35. Payment by pay pal – credit card, add 3% or whatever the charge is. Pay pal gift (from bank account) has no charges associated with it. I’m ok with a personal check as long as buyer can wait for check to clear before guitar ships.

Thanks for looking. Feel free to email questions.

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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Darrell Birtcher · Posted 14 May 2014 9:08 pm

Nice guitar Howard! I'm drooling. Bet it sounds great too, with the combination of those pickups, the metal necks, and the lacquer body.

Folks, I just want to mention that Howard is a fantastic person to do business with. My experience with him told me he is a first rate person through and through.

Good luck on this sale Howard. Wish I could buy it myself.

Darrell

Mickey Adams · From: Bandera Texas

I'll vouch for this guitar...I wanted to keep it....came REAL close to buying her myself...Great Axe!
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ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders!

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Thanks Darryl and Mickey for the nice comments. You guys are the best. Howard
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Peter Nylund · From: Finland

I like the fretboards.
Peter
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I know my playing is a bit pitchy, but at least my tone sucks

Joseph Carlson · From: Grass Valley, California, USA

Hi Howard,
I noticed in your signature you list a Fender Jazzmaster Amp. Do you use that for pedal steel? I have one of those that I use for guitar. I'm curious what your settings are.
Thanks,
Joe

PS That Mullen is a beauty! Some day I'll buy me a nice lacquer Mullen.

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Hi Joe - I'll send you a PM later today.
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Mickey Adams · From: Bandera Texas

Howard, I had a call from a good friend today asking about this guitar...You should be hearing from him today....Mick
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ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders!

Daniel Phelps · From: Versailles, Kentucky, USA

Beautiful guitar, Howard. I love that color. Very Happy

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Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Thanks Mick, much appreciated. Howard
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Bump for the weekend.
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Ttt
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

David Alexander · From: Mead, Oklahoma, USA

PM sent.

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Bump
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Bob Nelson · From: Billings, Mt USA

email sent

Mickey Adams · From: Bandera Texas

Bump for a GREAT guitar...
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ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders!

David Alexander · From: Mead, Oklahoma, USA

Bump for Howard and this beautiful Mullen. If I hadn't bought a Show Pro I would still be in the hunt for this great guitar.

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Thanks for the bump David.

Guitar is being held, pending payment, for a fellow forumite. Donation to follow completion of sale.
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

Howard Steinberg · From: St. Petersburg, Florida , USA

Guitar is sold. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest.
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Justice Pro Lite (4-5), Justice D-10 (8-5)x2 , Quilter Steelaire, Hilton Pedal, BJ's bar.

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