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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2020 4:59 pm |
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I bought this guitar from Damir Besic back in 2017. He claimed it was made by a guitar luthier named Dowd. I paid $2650 for it (including shipping). When I got it the guitar was unplayable. It was not set up at all and some of the pedals were sitting on the floor with no pedal adjustment left on the rods. I had my friend Ross Shafer of Sierra Steel Guitars get it to where it plays well.
I also have a GFI U12 E9/B6 that I have played for about 8 years. I really cannot get into the keyless thing so I would like to sell this guitar.
It is a standard U12 E9/B6, 7+5, RKR lowers E's/B6, LKL raises E's. Plays well now and is in very good condition with a few bar dings.
Asking $2,150 including shipping lower 48. Not really into trades as I am guitar rich and need the space.
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6.
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2020 9:23 pm
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| Dan Down was from Paducah, KY and a gentleman in all respects. He built a very nice guitar and had a good friend in Jerry Fessenden hence the Fessy bellcranks. His guitars were quality- just like the man. |
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Ian Rae
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Redditch, England
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Posted 18 Jul 2020 12:19 am
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That knee lever configuration as described is a good one, the most playable IMO
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Homebuilt keyless U12 7x5, Excel keyless U12 8x8, Williams keyless U12 7x8, Telonics rack and 15" cabs |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 18 Jul 2020 6:59 am
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Thanks Jim, good to know. It is well built.
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Darrell Criswell
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Maryland, USA
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Posted 18 Jul 2020 8:02 am
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| Can you tell us what you thought was the problem/difference with the keyless tuning and why you couldn't get used to it or didn't like it. Thanks! |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 18 Jul 2020 8:30 am
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Darrell: I guess I'm just old fashioned and prefer not to have to grab a wrench to tune. I also have a hard time figuring out which allen screw to turn without putting on reading glasses.
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 18 Jul 2020 4:29 pm
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Gene Tani asked me to post a picture of the peghead end. Here it is:
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2020 3:21 pm
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Bump
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 15 Aug 2020 2:25 pm
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Bump
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Steven Black
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Gahanna, Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2020 11:01 am U12 custom build
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| what pickup is in this guitar? By the way beautiful guitar. Steve Black. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2020 1:53 pm
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Steve: I believe it is a Bill Lawrence pickup. Others on the Forum would know better than me. I had a Truetone that I was going to put in the guitar but liked the Lawrence so kept it.
Thanks
Lee Rider
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2020 5:09 pm
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Did some research. It appears that Dan Dowd built this guitar and probably played it since he switched from a D-10 to a U-12.
Here is the original post from Demir Besic when I obtained it from him: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=315064&highlight=dowd
Damir did a bunch of photos that are better than mine. He said that he should have held on to it. Damir, here is your chance!
Thanks
Lee Rider
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6.
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2020 5:09 pm
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Oh yea, weighs in at 51# in the case.
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2020 6:03 am
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| Is the changer 3 up / 3 down ?.......Scale length ?......Thanks.....Jim |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2020 8:17 pm
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Jim: Yes, 3 up and down, 24" scale.
Thanks
Lee Rider
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2020 3:12 pm
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Guitar looks to have a maple body and lacquer finish, not mica.
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 6 Sep 2020 11:13 am
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bump-city
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2020 1:05 pm
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bump-ism
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2020 3:26 pm
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Bump, gotta sell to get me a Hudsonator!
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Lee Rider
From:
Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2020 1:56 pm Dowd U12 Sold
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Guitar has been sold!
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans FET 500. with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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