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Topic: New Rittenberry Prestige SD-10 |
Gary Peaslee
From:
Hideaway, TX USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 8:59 am |
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I want to thank Gary Rittenberry, who is a true craftsman and master steel guitar builder, for building the first production Prestige SD-10 which I took delivery of in early September. Everything about this guitar is first class: tone, sustain, playability, mechanics, design, workmanship, quality, minimal cabinet drop, and I could go on and on. When I sit down to play the guitar, it is analogous to driving the finest luxury sports car. Yes, it is really that good! I also want to give a shout out to Susan at Studio Slips for the great cover. Thanks also to Wayne Dahl for answering all my questions. Finally, thanks to Jason at Red Dirt Cases for the split wheeled flight case that fits like a glove. I know I will be getting a lot of enjoyment playing this guitar for years to come.
P.S. - I forgot to mention that this guitar has Gary's innovative, new quick change bellcranks which makes it very easy to do setup changes.
Last edited by Gary Peaslee on 17 Oct 2014 12:16 pm; edited 3 times in total |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 9:25 am
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Awesome!!!
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Mike Archer
From:
church hill tn
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 9:59 am nice
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super nice steel
Gary is awesome builder and player
im happy for you 
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Mullen sd10
Nashville 400 amp
Tele/ fender deluxe |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 10:31 am
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Purty. One of my neighbors has one on order: can't wait to see it in person!
Gary makes them good.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 11:39 am
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Very nice guitar you got there. I live not to far from you and wonder if you play around the area so that I might take a look at it sometime.
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Gary Peaslee
From:
Hideaway, TX USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 12:09 pm
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| Dick - I just sent you a PM. |
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Ronald Sikes
From:
Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 12:11 pm
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Very nice Gary. Congrats. I know you're going to enjoy this one for a long time. Nice color too.
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Show Pro #26 & #83,BJS bars,Stereo Steel,Tommy Huff cabs loaded with JBL D130's, Wampler pedals,NV112,NV400, Steelers Choice Seats |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 12:13 pm
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Very classy looking pedal steel Gary...You have be very proud and the inspiration you get from getting a new steel is hard to top! Congrats...Carl
p.s. Love the split cases...icing for sure!! |
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Gary Peaslee
From:
Hideaway, TX USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 12:18 pm
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| Thanks, Carl. It is inspiring to play this guitar. And your black Big Tuning wrench works very well with it too! |
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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 2:47 pm
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VERY NICE !!
Thanks for the pictures too, I wanted to see what Gary has changed since he built mine.
I see Gary has made some design changes that I like!
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Chris Grotewohl
From:
Kansas City (Roeland Park)
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Posted 16 Oct 2014 3:55 pm
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Very Nice, I have a PSG that Gary built in 2013 and bought used. It was a 3 by 5 and Gary had it shipped to him first. He added a 4th pedal and set it up to my liking. SD-10 4 by 5. The thing meets his personality, plays like a sports car compared to the other guitars I have had, it is my 7th steel and will be my last. Nothing better and no one better than Gary. IMO, these will be the most sought after guitars before its done.
The kicker. Gary wanted me to be satisfied and offered to do this at no cost CLG |
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Rob Segal
From:
New York NY
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Posted 17 Oct 2014 6:00 am
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| Beautiful Gary, congrat's-Rob |
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Roger Francis
From:
kokomo,Indiana, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2014 6:58 am
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Great looking guitar Gary, if it sounds and plays better than his older ones that would be an amazing guitar! I think Gary is a great guy and builder and i love talking to him. Congrats on that beauty!
Roger
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Rittenberry SD10, 2 nashville 112s with telonics speaker, behringer EPQ450 power amp, 705 pups, Telonics FP-100, live steel strings, mogami cords, wet reverb
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Dennis Lee
From:
Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2014 7:48 am Rittenberry
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| Gary, this is my next guitar! I currently have a Rittenberry SD-10, black mica 3x5 which Gary built for me in 2008. I have had a friend (mentor) Larry Behm tell me how good it sounds and how easy it is to play, and he's a devout PP Emmons guy. I admit, I will never sell this guitar, but I'm not averse to having Gary build me a Prestige in the future. I think I'll load it up with lots-o-pedals like David Hartley! |
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 17 Oct 2014 11:38 am
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| Gary, congratulations. Beautiful guitar! |
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Billy Henderson
From:
Portland, AR, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2014 2:29 pm Rittenberry
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| Price Please, or might trade for a late SD 10 Zum, like new. May trade for D 10 Ritt. |
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Gary Peaslee
From:
Hideaway, TX USA
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Posted 18 Oct 2014 9:04 am
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| Billy - the guitar is not for sale. |
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Wayne Dahl
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 20 Oct 2014 9:33 pm
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| Very nice Gary! Glad to hear your lovin your new Prestige. One thing notable about the Prestige from an acoustic standpoint (no amp) is the amount of sustain and how the sustain fades "evenly" from top to bottom...Meaning, any triad you pick will have relatively the same volume and sustain of the next string. That's a good thing! |
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Skip Cole
From:
North Mississippi
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Posted 26 Oct 2014 8:38 pm Rittenberry
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Gary, congratulations on your new Ritt. You'll enjoy every minute you spend playing it. Gary R. is a fine fellow and builds a great steel. Hope to have me a Prestiege one day.
Best wishes,
Skip |
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Jim Hollingsworth
From:
Way out West
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Posted 29 Oct 2014 9:23 am Weight?
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Hi Gary,
I am curious what your guitar weighs....in case & setup.
I'd appreciate getting that info!!
Jim |
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Robert Cates
From:
Maine, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2014 11:43 am prestige
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I am sorry for being so naive but, what is the difference between the regular Rittenberry and the Prestige one? Improvements or quality.
Is there a difference in price?
Rittenberry sure does get good reviews on this forum.
Maybe there will be one in my future
Thanks in advance
Bob |
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Gary Peaslee
From:
Hideaway, TX USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2014 9:09 am
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Jim - The setup weight is 36.5 lbs. The empty split cases are 21 lbs and 13.5 lbs. With the guitar, the weights are 47 lbs and 24 lbs.
Robert - there are many differences between the regular Rittenberry and the Prestige model. Yes, the Prestige is higher priced. Here is a discussion of some of the differences and the design goals for the Prestige:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=263186&highlight=rittenberry
Give Gary a call if you have more questions or want a quote. He is a great guy to talk to. |
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Al Udeen
From:
maple grove mn usa
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Posted 1 Nov 2014 9:25 pm My New Prestige- Master Craftmanship.
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I just received my new Rittenberry Prestige! It is an
exact duplicate of Gary Peaslee's Guitar. Thanks Gary
for posting the beautiful pictures for both of us,
When I took the guitar out of the beautifully plush lined case, I was seeing a guitar like no other I have ever seen
The unbelievable Workmanship is amazing, I have owned a ton of guitars, and none equaled the Rittenberry, My long
time friend, Wayne Dahl is coming over to check it out
in a couple days, To get this excited at my age is
amazing! I honestly believe Rittenberry is the guitar
of the future! and Gary R. is fantastic to work with!
Sincerely! Al Udeen |
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mtulbert
From:
Plano, Texas 75023
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Posted 2 Nov 2014 6:23 am
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I went with Gary to pick up his guitar and got to play it a few times. It is amazing you will be delighted with it. Have one on order myself,,,,so counting the days.
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Infinity D-10 Justice SD-10 Judge Revelation Octal Preamp, Fractal AXE III, Fender FRFR 12 |
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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 2 Nov 2014 7:20 am
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Looking more closely at the new underside ..and comparing it to mine, i can see some great changes ..
I can't wait to try one . |
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