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Michael Westbrook

 

From:
Atlanta, GA
Post  Posted 17 Feb 2019 7:28 pm    
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Hi! I’m new here but have been playing steel for about 10 years. I’ve been playing a Stage One for most of that time. I’m looking to make a step up and would like to ask some advice.

I was looking at picking up a Mullen Discovery. I’ve heard they are great guitars and I like that parts are easily available from their website and split tuning is an option later. I played a Mullen years ago and playability was better than my Stage One. There was less movement required for pedals and levers and it felt tighter and more precise.

I also have been offered a deal on an older Derby. I would save a lot of money going that route. It’s a standard 3/4 set up. I don’t know much about them other then they have a great reputation as well.

I was going for the Discovery but the deal on the Derby has me thinking....

Thanks!
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Bill Moore


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Manchester, Michigan
Post  Posted 17 Feb 2019 7:39 pm    
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Go with the Derby, that's what i would do. Smile
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Michael Westbrook

 

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Atlanta, GA
Post  Posted 18 Feb 2019 9:40 am    
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Care to elaborate?
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John Sluszny

 

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Brussels, Belgium
Post  Posted 18 Feb 2019 9:47 am    
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Zum Encore,4 & 5 !
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Lyle Clary

 

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Decatur, Illinois, KC9VCB
Post  Posted 20 Feb 2019 11:28 am    
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I agree with John. You can't go wrong with an Encore. Price, stay in tune, tone, and play-ability and last but not least, weight, about 43 pounds in the case.
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