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Dustin Sink

 

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Kansas, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 12:56 pm    
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I am looking to buy a pedal steel. I will just be starting out but I want to buy a instrument that is fully ready to be played without having to rebuild. I would like a double neck so that as I progress I do not have to upgrade. Help. I'm in Ottawa, KS. I don't want to break the bank but quality is important to me. HELP!!!! Emmons, Sho-Bud, Zumm.....nothing with cables.
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Mike Mantey


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Eastern Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 1:05 pm    
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I have one for you. It is a Mullen D-10 Mahogany mica. It was just traded in to us and we are getting it on the website today. www.mullenguitars.com $3,200
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Chris Grigsby


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Boulder, CO
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 1:45 pm     Re: Looking to Buy Pedal Steel
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Dustin Sink wrote:
I am looking to buy a pedal steel. I will just be starting out but I want to buy a instrument that is fully ready to be played without having to rebuild. I would like a double neck so that as I progress I do not have to upgrade. Help. I'm in Ottawa, KS. I don't want to break the bank but quality is important to me. HELP!!!! Emmons, Sho-Bud, Zumm.....nothing with cables.


Someone listed a Zum Encore S10 the other day...I would buy that and focus on e9 if you are just starting out. You won’t find a better sounding or playing guitar for the money, and you can take the money you saved and use it for instruction. Highly recommend radyguide.com and the Paul Franklin Method.
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K Maul


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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 1:57 pm    
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An older MSA or Carter D10 could be obtained for a very reasonable price. They are well made and usually don’t need TLC.
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Keith Bolog

 

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Wisconsin, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 2:52 pm     agree
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Second that - MSA and Carter (not the Starter), the best $$ value in a used steel guitar, reccomendo for starting out and excellent beyond that period. Not knocking any others, mind you. Buy your Zum etc later.
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Justin Camerer

 

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New York, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 5:31 pm    
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Hey Dustin! I’m currently selling a recently set up Fessenden pedal steel that you can find on this forum. It’s ready to be shipped and played for a good price. It’ll be a great guitar that would hold its value, should you ever decide to sell it.
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David Nugent

 

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Gum Spring, Va.
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 5:50 pm    
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In my opinion, the best bargain available on the Forum presently is the SD-10 Pedalmaster. Owned a D-10 previously and the tone and build quality were on par with the better known brands. As previously stated; the E-9 neck will keep you busy for quite some time and you can always upgrade later.
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Sam Norris

 

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Austin, TX
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 5:57 pm    
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This is what I started on and it has done great.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2891860#2891860
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Lee Dassow


From:
Jefferson, Georgia USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 7:03 pm    
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You are on the right track with a double neck IMO. It's a nice solid stable instrument. Used MSA's, and Carters are fine choices. I would also include BMI's
which are excellent Instruments. All are generally around the Low 2000's.Good luck. Tennessee Lee
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Jim Cooley


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The 'Ville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 8:32 pm    
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Lots of good suggestions here. Don't overlook Derby and EMCI.
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Greg Koenig

 

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Nevada, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2020 10:25 pm    
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Talk to mike and get a Mullen!
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Tony Prior


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Charlotte NC
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2020 3:30 am    
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while your intent is excellent, a D10 out of the gate, and you do not want to break the bank, you do have to state how much MONEY you are budgeting for this journey. is it $100, $1000, $3000 , $5000 , $10,000 ?

How much is breaking the bank ?

Because THAT matters .

Jack is selling a great Franklin D10 , only $8000. Give him a call.
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Daniel Stein

 

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Glen Allen, Virginia, US
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2020 12:03 pm     steel
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Dekley's are good too, I have a SD12 (the first one in fact) very stable BUT are a little heavier than others

but there is little to no cabinet drop!
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Roger Crawford


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Griffin, GA USA
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2020 4:32 pm    
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If you get the Mullen that Mike mentioned, the Mullen crew will have it set up and playing like new.
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Roger Robinson


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2020 11:36 am    
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I recently bought a Mullen G2 Universal. Top quality guitar and great customer service.

I don't think I'll ever need another one, but I'd buy my next steel from Mullen again.
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Stuart Monks


From:
Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
Post  Posted 1 Oct 2021 1:35 pm     For Sale: MSA pedal steel guitar
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S10 3x4 I am selling my MSA S10 3P 4L in Australia if you can arrange shipping[img]

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Johnie King


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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2021 7:25 am    
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If your near Nashville I have several brands you could check out.
Thanks Johnie King



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Jim Reynolds


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Franklin, Pa 16323
Post  Posted 3 Oct 2021 1:51 pm    
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IMO just starting, I would go with a single S-10, then go to a D-10 later, but you could pay out a bundle, then not go above the E9th. It will keep you busy for years to come, but the Mullen Mike offers is w great Price, and Mullen is the Top of the line.
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