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Topic: Sierra S-12 4X5, Seat, Volume Pdl, Peterson Tuner SOLD |
Kevin Swan
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Posted 11 Dec 2024 12:57 pm |
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Everything you need for a full set-up: Sierra Single 12-string Extended E-9th tuning with four floors and five knees in great working order. E raise, E lower left knee levers. Emmons ABC pedals 2,3,4, with the "zero" pedal on the far left. This model has the folding legs making set-up/tear-down a breeze, and they are height adjustable, too; I liked playing with the rear legs higher to "pitch" the steel slightly away. (I think this steel is a Sierra "Crown" Series?)
Please note the significant bar ding and big chomp a previous owner took out of the end plate; I imagine they just couldn't figure out a repair for the pick-up switches so just cut the whole thing out; then installed a checker-plate cover, which is why there are four screw holes. I can provide that plate, too, if you'd like to cover it again. Both these issues are cosmetic and certainly ugly; Mike at Steel Guitars Ohio set this instrument up and she plays very well. (He even discussed it here on The Forum to get ideas on repairs April 2023... Forum consensus at the time and mutual agreement was repairs weren't necessary.)
Goodrich passive volume pedal with instrument in, and two outs, for tuner and amp.
Peterson StroboPlus HD Strobe Tuner with original box and leg mount clamp.
Walker pack-a-seat folding seat with folding back rest in brown material with lots of divided storage inside. Even have an extra set of strings and a bunch of finger/thumb picks. Let me know if you'd like a bar, I have a few of those, too.
Turn-key studio/practice/schoolroom steel set-up that purists might find too ugly for the stage... but priced nicely for that "second rig" everyone needs. Okay, maybe "wants" is a better term?
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Kevin Swan
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Medina, Ohio
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Posted 14 Dec 2024 11:28 am Lower Price!
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Just in time for the holidays, lowered price!
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Charley Bond
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Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2024 4:23 pm Giveaway Guitar
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Put some decorative chrome trim on it & forget it's there... It does NOT affect play, in any fashion, unless of course you have a bad alter-ego....
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Jim Reynolds
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Franklin, Pa 16323
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Posted 18 Dec 2024 4:43 pm Sierra
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Mike you should see the Sierra I have. Black and Gold I believe it to be a Crown Universal, but I made it a Extend, Wasn't able to find a gold pedal or any parts.
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Charley Bond
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Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2024 6:57 am Re: Sierra
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| Jim Reynolds wrote: |
| Mike you should see the Sierra I have. Black and Gold I believe it to be a Crown Universal, but I made it a Extend, Wasn't able to find a gold pedal or any parts. |
You can get the parts gold anodized in just about every city on the map. If you need help.. gimme a call..
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Kevin Swan
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Medina, Ohio
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Posted 19 Dec 2024 8:42 am Re: Giveaway Guitar
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| Charley Bond wrote: |
| Put some decorative chrome trim on it & forget it's there... It does NOT affect play, in any fashion, unless of course you have a bad alter-ego.... |
Thanks, Charley! Yeah, all the issues noted are cosmetic only and I already have and will include the little checker-plate cover that someone crafted to make it look a bit nicer. Just never want to offer anything without full disclosure. Very nice playing steel and have had lots of interest already. I’ve priced it to compete with “student” steels while offering a real pro set-up. Love that left knee raise lever and also love how you can raise the rear legs to both tilt the strings away and afford more room for those of us with long legs.
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Charley Bond
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Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2024 8:49 am Sierra , a beautiful instrument
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If I wasn't old, I would have already bought your Guitar, since it is from the family of Finest Pedal Steel Guitars made. I would have taken the neck off & slapped a beautiful inlaid piece of burl up there, changed it to the Day Way, added my famous LK Raise lever & had it for sale... But I am old & don't have the time for such things...
Good Luck to you , the new owner doesn't know how LUCKY they are gonna be...
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Kevin Swan
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Medina, Ohio
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Posted 23 Dec 2024 2:03 pm Shipping
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I've priced shipping to Texas and North Carolina for Forum members if anyone needs some idea how much that would be. As always, I'll meet you within a reasonable distance from zip code 44286, and you can also visit my studio for a hands-on test drive. As others have mentioned, it is curious how these Sierra steels sell for such a handsome price; from what I've read the only knock is they weigh a bit more than some steels. But that's the ONLY reason I can find for these great players to sell for what a decent "student" model asks. I sold a Sierra 14 several years back and still kinda wonder why!
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Charley Bond
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Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2024 4:16 pm Weight of a Steel Guitar
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Worrying about the weight is silly, you aren't carrying it around. I see several videos of the so-called lite-weights shake all over, I would not like that. The double necks have never been light, but they are still around. Find a Guitar with a history, learn to play it & have a good time.
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Jimmie Miller
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Dothan, Alabama
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Posted 24 Dec 2024 7:50 pm Sierra S12 4&5
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I’ve been playing a Sierra 14 string since 1984. I’m 75 and still take it, and play it every weekend. Yeah it might be a little heavier than most, but it stays in tune, and doesn’t move around while I’m playing it. As a matter of fact, I own two of them. They’re great Guitars !
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Kevin Swan
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Medina, Ohio
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Posted 27 Dec 2024 9:36 am Half-way Meet-up
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I'm willing to drive a bit for a Forum buyer so... If you're in any Ohio city, including Cincinnati, as well as Pittsburgh, Detroit and other small towns we can meet halfway. I've looked into packaging, shipping and insurance and it gets pretty steep so driving and hand-delivery seems the best option if you're anywhere in The Tri-State Upper Midwest Great Lakes Fly-Over Region!
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Kevin Swan
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Medina, Ohio
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Posted 3 Jan 2025 6:38 am Re: Sierra S12 4&5
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| Jimmie Miller wrote: |
| I’ve been playing a Sierra 14 string since 1984. I’m 75 and still take it, and play it every weekend. Yeah it might be a little heavier than most, but it stays in tune, and doesn’t move around while I’m playing it. As a matter of fact, I own two of them. They’re great Guitars ! |
Thanks, Jimmy! This is just the second Sierra I’ve ever owned and they are solid as a rock, hold tune and have those folding legs — which is simply FOUR fewer things to keep track of every set-up and tear-down.
Happy New Year all you steel players!
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Charley Bond
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Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 3 Jan 2025 6:54 am Valuable Guitar
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This SIERRA 12 UNI or Ex E9 is one of the best guitars made, bar none. One of equal value, say a new MSA is $10,000 or a new Sierra which is $10 000. I think the fellow should get a Cabinet Maker to replace the neck, with some beautiful matching Burl, Get the fret Board CNC'd into the wood & then ask $3500
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Kevin Swan
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Medina, Ohio
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Posted 4 Jan 2025 10:43 am Re: Valuable Guitar
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| Charley Bond wrote: |
| This SIERRA 12 UNI or Ex E9 is one of the best guitars made, bar none. One of equal value, say a new MSA is $10,000 or a new Sierra which is $10 000. I think the fellow should get a Cabinet Maker to replace the neck, with some beautiful matching Burl, Get the fret Board CNC'd into the wood & then ask $3500 |
If I were still the man I was "when I wore a younger man's clothes" I would have done all those great suggestions years ago. BUT... This sure is a great opportunity for a younger player to do a restoration while at the same time enjoying a wonderful and playable instrument. I'm paring down my music studio following my dear better half's dictum: If you haven't touched it in a year, someone else deserves a chance to make it useful. Last year we presented two up-and-coming enthusiasts with "entry-level" guitars with the understanding that if/when they outgrew them they were to then pass it along to another who couldn't afford an instrument. Some equipment I passed along to my fellow musicians; others I've tried to price fairly. I agree this is a great opportunity for what is priced pretty much equal to a less-sturdy student-level steel.
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Nathan Goodman
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Georgia, USA
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Posted 4 Jan 2025 4:33 pm
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Kevin Swan
From:
Medina, Ohio
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Posted 10 Jan 2025 6:23 am Off to a new home
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This steel has been sold to a Forum member. Donation to follow once all the dust clears!
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