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J. David Carrera
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Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 22 Nov 2014 11:36 pm |
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I found this guitar at the used section Guitar Center. I thought it was a decent price and I want to get into the back neck. It looks like it needs a lot of work and cleaning up but there doesn't seem to be any permanent damage. None of the E9 neck is set up. It seems to have all the parts needed except nylon tuning nuts and the collars that go behind them. It may also need a few bell cranks. Other than that all the parts seem to be there (theres a bunch of rods in the case).
I got it for $1300 out the door. Is it worth all the time and money needed to make it work? I can return it if it's a bad deal.
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Tom Gorr
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Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 12:03 am
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| I can't see the parts you need to be particularly expensive...two afternoons and a rodding chart and you've got a guitar worth 2x what you paid, can't see any downside with keeping it. |
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J. David Carrera
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Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 1:08 am
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Cool. Thats what I thought. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't some weird Mullen that wasn't valuable as the others.
Does anyone know what model it is? I can't find it on their website. It seems old but all the parts look the same as the ones they're using now.
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 4:18 am
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I think that will be the model before model names, called the "PRE-RP." An email to Mike Mantey with the serial number should get you the date. It should be easily worth twice the cost. And the nuts shouldn't cost much.
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Henry Matthews
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Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 9:05 am
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That is a nice guitar worth twice what you gave for. Looks like it needs a few bell cranks and the makers charge an arm and a leg for them, 25 to 35 bucks a piece I think. But the rods and nuts are inexpensive. Just a few parts and you'll have a nice rig. You may contact Mickey Adams and he can help you out.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 10:29 am
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should be a good steel.
but boy, how many steels have been tampered with and then sold in a state of disrepair? lotsa dummies out there. |
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Kevin Mincke
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Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 2:15 pm
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| Worth the investment, nice find! Get yourself a leg/rod bag. |
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Henry Matthews
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Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 2:23 pm
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| chris ivey wrote: |
should be a good steel.
but boy, how many steels have been tampered with and then sold in a state of disrepair? lotsa dummies out there. |
Amen there Chris
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 5:14 pm
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| chris ivey wrote: |
should be a good steel.
but boy, how many steels have been tampered with and then sold in a state of disrepair? lotsa dummies out there. |
The rodding on the c6 doesn't look quite right |
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2014 8:09 pm
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The rodding on the c6 doesn't look quite right[/quote]
It looks to be missing about 7,8, or 9 bell cranks on both but even if they were $30 apiece, would still be a heck of a deal.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 24 Nov 2014 8:57 am
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Looks good, easy fixin's, can't go wrong with that beauty....
I don't think a person is a 'Dummy' for personalizing a guitar to their needs and selling as they left it, it was priced accordingly.
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 24 Nov 2014 12:05 pm
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| oh no...they 'are' a dummy if 'personalizing' an instrument means leaving it in a disassembled unplayable state. |
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J. David Carrera
From:
Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 24 Nov 2014 12:14 pm
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Thanks for all the input guys. I'm going to buy the parts from Mullen and do as much setting up as I can myself. This will be a good chance for me to learn how work on my steel. I'll take it down to Jim Palenscar for anything I can't figure out.
When installing pull rods how do I know which holes in the bell crank and end finger to put them in?
I'm assuming that the lower holes have shorter travel or cause greater tension but is there somewhere on the forum where I can find an explanation how to correctly do this?
Again thanks for all your help. |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 24 Nov 2014 12:25 pm
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Ask Mike at Mullen for a rodding chart.
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 24 Nov 2014 1:24 pm
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Mike should be able to give you a rodding chart, or there are several other charts out there. The leverage principles are the same (although the number of holes in each manufacturer's cranks can change things a bit, as they might be a bit longer or have lots of holes by staggering them).
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 3 Dec 2014 6:14 am
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I have everything in stock to restore it to factory spec...I can do it for a bout 600.00
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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! |
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2014 6:42 am
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| Mickey Adams wrote: |
| I have everything in stock to restore it to factory spec...I can do it for a bout 600.00 |
There you go,this is the route I would go and it'll be right cause Mickey is one of the best on a Mullen.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 3 Dec 2014 7:03 am
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Or if you prefer...
I'll send you 1700 for it? 
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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! |
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John Scanlon
From:
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 3 Dec 2014 9:14 am
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Knowing GC.... He'd be lucky to Have gotten 500.00. My friend Del had his G2 S12 stolen last year and it wound up in a GC... They were asking 1200 for it...pretty clueless on steel values they are..
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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! |
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J. David Carrera
From:
Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 3 Dec 2014 11:28 am
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| Mickey, Thanks for reaching out. I just got the parts in and I'm going to try to do as much as I can on my own. It'll be a good chance for me to learn how to work on these machines. If I hit any walls I'll let you know. |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 2:02 pm
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FYI.....your vertical lever appears to be missing the reversing stop...Let me know if u need one..
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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! |
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