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Topic: S-10 to SD-10? String separation? |
Landon Johnson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2019 9:38 am |
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Hi,
Been playing a BMI S-10 for a couple years now and looking to upgrade...
Questioning the thought of an SD10 with extra weight etc but the real question is, how hard will it be to transition to a pad when I've never had one? The reason I ask is that there are so many more SD10s on the market than S10s... and I'm not in the mood to wait years for a new steel.
Also I have heard that BMI has a different string spacing than many - most? other models - am I now locked into BMI or can that adjustment be made fairly easily?
Thanks, you all are great! |
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Benjamin Davidson
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Posted 12 Dec 2019 11:37 am
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I purchased an S10 GFI student to start on while my Pro-Lite was being built, I'll give you my thoughts making that transition after 6 months.
Getting used to having a pad didn't bother me at all. its nice to have a pad to rest my hands on now, but if your comfortable floating on an S10 its not going to deter you.
As to the string spacing, my student model did have a noticeably tighter spacing than my Pro-Lite. However, I didn't notice my hands having any issues with regard to the change in spacing. I would say that is a moot point between brands, and that there are more significant variations that will determine if one is more enjoyable for you over another.
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Marco Schouten
From:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Posted 13 Dec 2019 10:40 am
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Transition from an S10 to SD10 is easy. The SD10 gives the option to put the knee levers at an ergonomic place.
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JCH SD-10 with BL XR-16 pickup, Sho-Bud Volume Pedal, Evidence Audio Lyric HG cables, Quilter Steelaire combo |
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Andy Henriksen
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2019 11:40 am
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I played an S10 (Stage One) for a couple years before getting an SD10 (Fessy) a few months ago. There was nothing to relearn, and my playing became instantly better. I find it way easier to place the bar accurately, and to pick the correct strings on the SD10. The pad sort of inspires you to be more efficient in your movements. My hands don't flail around as much now.
And yeah, the relative placement of the pedals and knees feels better to me too.
That said, I still play the S10 (I keep that at the practice space), and I have no issue going back and forth between them.
The bigger issue is having slightly different copedents/features between them. My Fessy has half stops on strings 1 and 2 (stage one does not), and for a few of my go-to 1/2 step licks, I have to be careful not to overshoot the half stop.
Oh, and regarding string spacing, I sometimes mix in an 8-string lap steel that has MUCH wider spacing than the PSGs. I don't feel like one makes the other harder. My hand seems to adapt automatically as soon as I grab my first grip.
Bottom line: go get yourself a nice SD10!!! |
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Gabriel Edell
From:
Hamilton, Ontario
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Posted 13 Dec 2019 5:21 pm
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Agree. You just get used to it. My lap steel has much wider spacing than my PS. Took a while to get used to going back and forth but now it’s easy. Don’t stress and it won’t be stressful.
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2019 7:26 pm
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| Go for the sd10!!!! |
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Landon Johnson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2019 8:03 am Y'all have convinced me!
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| I'm expecting my 'Christmas bonus' in a week or so and will be pulling some trigger somewhere... Johnie if that red Fessy you've got is still available when the ship comes in... |
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Charley Paul
From:
California, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2019 8:37 pm
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I went from a GFI S10 to a Mullen D10. I don’t use the c6 neck much yet (I’ve on,y been playing a year). But the double body size felt instantly way more comfortable to me.
In my experience, the difference in feel from one brand to another is much the same as in the electric guitar world.....yes, when I switch from a tele to a 335 it feels different to play. But by the 2nd or 3rd sone, I’ve adjusted and can play nuanced. I wouldn’t spend to much time worrying about it, as long as you have a quality guitar. |
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