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Topic: Springfield Pedal Steel |
Mike Dexter
From:
Derbyshire, England
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Posted 30 Dec 2005 12:39 pm |
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Can anyone enlighten me on the Springfield Pedal Steel? I have seen one advertised and never heard of the make before and I wonder if they are a 'well- made' instrument?Where made? A beginners instrument? any advise?
Much apreciated. |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 30 Dec 2005 3:16 pm
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They were made in Port Glasgow, Scotland in the early eighties. The small factory closed after a few years due to lack of demand. I can't comment on the quality of workmanship or play-ability, as I have not seen one up close.
Cheers, Arch. |
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Billy Murdoch
From:
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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Posted 31 Dec 2005 4:44 am
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The guy who made them was Jim Kerr.
When I resided in Livingston he lived near me and was just starting out.
At that time I did'nt know anything about pedal steel and I went round to his house with a view to buying but his price was a bit too much for me at the time(£400)this was about 1976.
I heard many years later that they were prone to tuning problems,never actually met anyone who owned one.
best regards
Billy |
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Derrick Frank
From:
Berkshire, England
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Posted 2 Mar 2018 12:46 pm Springfield.
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Found it hard to keep in tune so stripped it out and now have it as a 10 string C6 and it works well, not used it on stage , just pick around at home, and still have the pedals and a few undercarriage parts. |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
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Ayrshire, Scotland
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