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Topic: Mullen or gfi? |
Jon DeLorme
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Brooklyn New York, USA
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Posted 7 May 2015 3:18 pm |
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| in the market for a new steel, leaning towards Mullen or gfi. What is the general consensus? |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 7 May 2015 4:14 pm
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| Ford or Chevy? It's all subjective. Between these two, I would lean toward the Mullen. |
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DG Whitley
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Posted 7 May 2015 4:39 pm
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As Roger mentioned, it sorta in what you want. If you want a keyless, GFI gets the nod, if not Mullen would be my leaning as well.
Both make excellent PSGs, you could flip a coin to make the decision.
My 2 cents, YMMV. |
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Jon DeLorme
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Brooklyn New York, USA
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Posted 7 May 2015 5:46 pm
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Leaning Mullen
And for the record Chevy no question |
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Jeff Triplett
From:
Virginia Beach, VA
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Posted 7 May 2015 5:49 pm
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Jon,
Don't have any personal experience with a Mullen but understand them to be very good guitars. Watch any Mickey Adams video and you'll hear how good they sound.
I do have a GFI D10 Ultra and can say it is a great guitar. Plays and sounds great, very precise mechanics that are easy to work on if needed, stays in tune and doesn't break strings. Also it is on the lighter side for a full D10.
Don't think you are gonna go wrong whichever way you go. Good Luck!
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MSA D-10 Legend XL, Show Pro Custom D-10, Emmons D-10 LeGrande II, Sho-Bud Pro II Custom, Telonics and Quilter Amps. |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 7 May 2015 6:49 pm
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Both great powerhouses, flip a coin!
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 7 May 2015 7:03 pm
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I've had two Mullen steels. One mica, one lacquered. I've had six GFI's. Both brands are superbly built but totally different animals. I still have a GFI D-10 that I will never part with and no Mullen. That's my preference. But I also prefer Ford over Chevy  |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 8 May 2015 7:45 am
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| Comparing a Mullen with a GFI? Isn't that like comparing a Cadillac to a Ford? |
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Dustin Rhodes
From:
Owasso OK
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Posted 8 May 2015 8:21 am
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| Comparing a Mullen with a GFI? Isn't that like comparing a Cadillac to a Ford? |
More like a Cadillac to an Acura. Both very capable. One more traditional, one more modern. |
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Mike Vallandigham
From:
Martinez, CA
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Posted 8 May 2015 8:38 am
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| So Jon , you like crappy cars, but quality Steel Guitars? |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 8 May 2015 2:27 pm
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I've owned 5 brands (never a GFI) I prefer the Mullen of the ones I've had. I'm also a Ford man. Good luck with what ever you choose.
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
NV112 amp===Earnie Ball V.P. |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 8 May 2015 3:21 pm
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| I have a GFI Sd10 keyless, and have tried a Mullen. I'd choose Mullen. |
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Kenneth Kotsay
From:
Davie/Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted 8 May 2015 5:08 pm
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Think, "Resale"
Ken |
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Jerry Berger
From:
Nampa, Idaho USA
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Posted 8 May 2015 5:58 pm
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Here's my Ford
Here's the Mullen that I use to own.
Notice that they are both BLACK! 
Last edited by Jerry Berger on 9 May 2015 7:35 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 8 May 2015 6:19 pm
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Mickey sounds good on the Mullen? Maybe so, but so does Tommy White on his. But surely that's 99.5% because of Tommy's abilities and .5% is down to the guitar.
Any of today's steels are dependable and well-built.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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Paul Awalt
From:
Greenwich, Ct.
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Posted 8 May 2015 6:46 pm Mullens vs GFI
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| You should play both side by side and then determine for yourself. I think Bill Cooper sells both brands. |
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Jack Wilson
From:
Marshfield, MO
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Posted 8 May 2015 7:01 pm I agree with Dustin
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| I had a SD-11 Mullen I bought from Tom Brumley. Nice guitar but after I played a GFI I sold the Mullen. Had keyed GFIs, but now have two Keyless GFIs. One for home and one for the road. I will never go back to keys again. |
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Jeff Spencer
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 9 May 2015 12:29 am
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Roger, I beg to differ, (see below pics) but I suspect you meant all the major known brands.
Either Mullen or GFI will serve you well. Have both in our club and both men love them. Of course you can get GFI as a keyed guitar too.
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Ivan Funk
From:
Hamburg Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 9 May 2015 12:51 am
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| Ford! |
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