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Topic: How many of you still own and play a Fender 400, etc. |
Larry Lenhart
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Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 5:51 am |
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My very first pedal steel was a brand new Fender 400 purchased in 1969...kinda wish I still had it for nostalgia sake. I am curious how many of you still own a Fender pedal steel, the 400, 800, 1000 or 2000, and would be willing to show us a picture. Something about those old steels that brings a smile to my face, and they had a sound all their own, imho. Thanks in advance !
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Michael Maddex
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Northern New Mexico, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 7:49 am
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These are great instruments. Every home should have at least one. Here's mine:
Here's one of the For Sale photos:
How could I refuse?
Now I need an Artist! 
Enjoy!
PS: Larry, you might want to check out the Fender Steel Forum.
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David Cubbedge
From:
Toledo,Ohio, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 8:11 am
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I still have two, one in parts. This pic is from 1982, Wheatfield Band, opening for Jerry Reed at the Nashville Network kick off party in Toledo.
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Red Emmons D10 fatback #2246D with sweet Hugh Briley split cases, Black Emmons S10 #1466S, '73 Fender "Snakeskin" Twin Reverb, Peavey Nashville 400, Line 6 Pod XT, Fender 400, Fender Stringmaster Double-8, too many guitars, one bass! |
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 9:10 am
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I play a 400 tuned to A6 and an 800 tuned to E9. I love the sound of these old beasts!
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Lots of stringy things, many of them slidey. |
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 11:02 am
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Michael,
Thanks for the link and info....i had no idea that existed....very cool !! I already registered.
Btw you fender steel is a beauty !!
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Jeff Mead
From:
London, England
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Jason Duguay
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 1:58 pm
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I fell in love with Petes B6. I play and gig with a 400.
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 2:04 pm
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Loving my 400, 1000, 800 and 2000!
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Dave Zirbel-
Sierra S-10 (Built by Ross Shafer),ZB, Fender 400 guitars, various tube and SS amps |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 4:20 pm
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| I played a 1000 for almost 8 years, and used it for touring, recording, and club gigs. I now have a 400, which I get a kick out of, and still play it once in awhile at my gigs. These old guitars aren't for everyone, but I really enjoy trying to get the "mostest from the leastest". |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 5:23 pm
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I have one that I play on gigs with Bill Lyerly when he comes over from Spain for a month or so once a year. He wants the Moon sound. He tunes down a half step so that's just perfect to minimize the third string breakage.
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Fender Twin Tone Master, Session 400, Harlow Dobro, R.Q.Jones Dobro |
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 6:11 pm
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Wow, great responses guys ! Thanks for all of the information. If I wind up getting one of these I will be asking questions about upkeep, etc. I am sure !! I had considered tuning down to a D9th...I had an old shobud that I tuned to an Eb9th for that very reason, and it drove me crazy...but like anything, I would have gotten used to it had I stuck with it long enough !
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Abe Levy
From:
California, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 7:33 pm
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I have a sunburst 400. Four pedals. Tuned to c6.
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Mostly Pre-1970 guitars. |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 8:26 pm For Bob Russell
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Bob,
Your blue 400 really grabbed my attention. My first pedal steel was a blue 800. When they're shined up, they are beautiful guitars. Bought mine new in '66 and played it until the early '80 when it was destroyed in a flood.
Would love to sit down to one again.
Thanks for posting Bob.
Best regards,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024
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"Make America Great Again". . . The Only Country With Dream After Its Name. |
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 8:55 pm
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Craig,
Glad you enjoyed it. If you ever find yourself about to visit Wilmington, NC, hit me up and we'll arrange for you to sit down at a blue 400 (or a sunburst 800) again! 
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 10:00 pm
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Two of them, both highly modified (8+2, B6, added electronics, height raised, dual pickups) - one for home use only...it's a tad fragile...and the other to play out. I went through many pedal steels before finally finding the one that felt like "home"!
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 10:16 pm
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Thank you Bob. It might just be worth making a special trip. LOL.
Best regards,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 11 Aug 2015 12:55 pm
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| I have a long scale 400 with 5+3. 2 pickups and built in fuzz. Currently in B6. Have a 1000 that I am restoring. Have had several over the years. |
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Ian Finlay
From:
Kenton, UK
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Posted 14 Aug 2015 5:59 am
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| I have a 1000, 10 pedals, trying the factory A6 and E13 tuning. With a Bassman it's killer! |
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