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Topic: There's something about a black guitar. |
Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 27 Nov 2021 5:28 pm |
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I guess you all haven’t heard that Red is the new black!!!
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
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John Brock
From:
Xenia, Ohio
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Posted 15 Dec 2021 3:51 pm The ole outlaw
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GFI S10 Nashville 400 Epiphone J200 Kentucky BM650 Mandolin Fender 112 Alvarez 5018 12
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Donn Lewis
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2021 4:18 pm
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Yes!
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Mullen Discovery 3x4
Milkman half and half 12" combo
Goodrich 120, Steeler's choice seat, Mud Stand, BJ's bar, Peterson Strobostomp HD |
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Frank Carter
From:
Yuma, Az
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Posted 20 Dec 2021 10:07 pm
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here's mine
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Gary Peaslee
From:
Hideaway, TX USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2021 10:52 pm
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OK. I'll play:
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 21 Dec 2021 3:02 am
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I just bought a new GFI Ultra S-10 with pad, keyless. It is Black.
Bought from Billy Coopers.
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2021 8:55 pm
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Here is my black steel, Affectionally named Marie Laveau. A S 12U GFI Ultra.
Their are many stories I have heard about Black Steels is, The black covering used on most steels, Is not true Formica. It is a thinner plastic laminate, That has no sound deadening backing. When laminated to wood does not deaden vibration.
At the Washington, PA Steel Show, Someone asked Mr. Huey at his booth, Why he only played a black steels. He talked about the lamination being thinner. |
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Derek Puckett
From:
Cookeville Tn
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Posted 8 Jan 2022 1:23 pm
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Must Be something with black 😂 |
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Larry Ball
From:
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 9 Jan 2022 8:58 am Here is mine
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Reflection is stage lighting…
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 9 Jan 2022 9:40 am Black Bolty
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Zumsteel post production bolt on. Black of course!
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 9 Jan 2022 10:54 am
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I agree. While I occasionally lust after a teal green guitar, I'll have this beauty for the rest of my days.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 9 Jan 2022 2:14 pm
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Bruce built this bewty for me in 2008 :-} - still going strong!
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Henry Doepel
From:
Dundas Ontario, Canada
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Posted 9 Jan 2022 3:41 pm Fessenden D10
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With all these beautiful black steels posted here I figured someone should represent Fessenden 
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Bud Harger
From:
Belton, Texas by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Posted 10 Jan 2022 5:11 am Agree !
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Bud Carter once told me that a black guitar allowed him to concentrate on his playing… and not ever be distracted by a “Color”… maybe that explains the presence of “frequency” or lack of “frequency “.
I agree!
bUd
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1969 Emmons D-10 8f/4k; Evans Amps. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 10 Jan 2022 6:05 am
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There's something about a black guitar
Sure is! They show dust and fingerprints worse than any other color. Plus, they get inordinately hot if you're playing in the sun.
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 16 Jan 2022 12:13 pm
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My other "Black" guitar - had this old boy since new 1986 .... never misses a beat and always look fabulous :-}
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2022 12:49 pm
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Tom Brumley's ZB Custom D-11
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Dave Zirbel-
Sierra S-10 (Built by Ross Shafer),ZB, Fender 400 guitars, various tube and SS amps |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 16 Jan 2022 1:34 pm
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My 2003 U-12 ZumSteel. |
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Flip Brown
From:
Vermont, USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2022 3:14 pm Red to Black
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I woke up this morning with a Red MSA PS, and this afternoon it's now black carbon fiber. Actually, it was carbon fiber all along, but you couldn't tell.
I was indeed fortunate to pick up old #22 of the first generation of Millennium pedal steels. Going from my good old Sierra Artist to this was like getting out of my trusty old Volkswagen and getting the keys to a Mercedes. I didn't really like the red, though, and there were numerous nicks and scratches, befitting an eighteen year old instrument that had seen some use - indicated by the wear on the case. Plus, I had seen some of the Millenniums finished with what appeared to be a clear gel coat over the original carbon fiber, and I loved that look.
I'm not sure how I first came across it, but I ended up buying some 3M 2080 vinyl wrap (actually, a whole kit with the right quantity of wrap and all the tools I needed for $49.95 on eBay). You've probably seen cars around town that look like rolling billboards with the stuff, or if you want your Mustang to be neon lime green this is the way to go.
Just for the sake of comparison I took the PS to my local auto accessories shop where they do this work and they quoted me $335 to wrap it. Ouch! It took me about three and a half hours (not counting re-stringing) but it was fun.
While there are a few places where you can see the red (like under the changer) and there are some minor wrinkles here and there, I'm very happy with the way it turned out. It's now "my" pedal steel (being the last one I'll own), and I agree that there is something about black and chrome that is special.
Of course, just because I think it looks better doesn't mean I'll play it any better. Gotta get back to practicing! I enjoy being part of this community.
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MSA Millennium SD-10 #22, Fender Steel King with Eminence EPS-15C speaker, Lehle Mono 90 Volume Pedal, Sarno Black Box, Baby Bloomer, Sarno Earth Drive, EHX Mel 9, EHX Small Stone, Mooer Chorus, Keeley Caverns, Clinesmith bar, Acri picks, Nioma lap steel, Regal resonator, and a whole bunch of other instruments. |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 30 Jan 2022 5:52 pm
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Here's my 76' S-11 RusLer with 5+4 |
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 11:34 am
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I’m still fine tuning this “Faux~Bud” SD 12 I picked up recently. It was probably made by an employee “off campus” according to Ricky Davis’ analysis. It’s like a Super-Pro underneath so I replaced some of the pot metal knee lever parts with Michael Yahl’s parts. I took the pad off and installed a dobro/lap steel neck. 5pedals+6knees. I’m probably leaving it as extended E9 but am thinking that over.
I also have a black Justice
And this fantastic EXCEL S-11.
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 1:12 pm
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Here are a couple of mine from years gone by...both beautiful, great playing, sounding steels.
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp
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David Ball
From:
North Carolina High Country
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 2:32 pm
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My first steel guitar was a black Airline lapsteel. I've had bunches of black steels since then--Emmons, Fessenden, Lone Star, Excel, Blanton, GFI and the list goes on. Probably have forgotten a bunch of them! All of my Harleys were black too. There is definitely something there...
Still have the black Lone Star. All of my other steels are lacquered these days, and I sold my last motorcycles last summer. Time marches on.
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Larry Allen
From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 3:13 pm Blacky
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 Here’s another Excel..black on black 
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Tom Quinn
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 4:02 pm
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I need an Emmons! |
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