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Topic: Remmington pedal steel |
Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 1 Oct 2007 5:35 am |
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| I have a friend who has just been offered a Remmington Pedal Steel , and asked my opinion.I have to say that I know nothing about this make( although I obviously know of Herb himself) but would think that alone would suggest a high quality instrument.Would appreciate any comments from anyone who has one or has had one in the past.Thanks Malcolm |
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2007 8:36 am
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The older Remington pedal steels were not very consistent in the design, materials, and workmanship. Even though they may be well made and pretty to look at, the pedals need to be carefully checked to make sure that they operate accurately and you can tune them. All of his guitars have a very good full sound.
His newer pedal steels are much better in design, and workmanship. Maybe other forum members have some experience with them to share.
Thanx,
Jim |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 1 Oct 2007 11:00 am
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| Thanks Jim, have not seen it yet but beleive it is an older model.Regards Malcolm |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 1 Oct 2007 5:59 pm
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Malcolm, A buddy of mine in Norway, Arild Kvenseth, has a Remington and he loves it for sound and workmanship. It is the newer kind.
I even have a clip that he did on a home recording. I say it is a great sound.
Maybe if I could get your email address, I could attach the clip and send to you.
regards
Bent |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 2 Oct 2007 1:31 am
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| Thanks Brent,just click on the email tab,and it will send email to me.Will not get to see this guitar until weekend when my friend brings it up, but do believe it is an older model.Regards Malcolm |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 3 Oct 2007 6:46 am
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| Does Anybody have any idea on dates of "Newer Models", I have been told this one is about 13 years old.Thanks Malcolm |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 3 Oct 2007 10:58 am
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Hello MALCOLM,
Herb Remington ended the psg production a few years ago. Remington only makes Non-Pedal Steel Guitars. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 3 Oct 2007 2:58 pm
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| A good friend of mine in Ct. has a Remington and I consider it to be a very well made guitar. They share a lot of undercarriage parts with the Fessenden Guitars. I seem to remember someone saying these were built by Bobby Bowman for a while, but I may be mistaken. |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 3 Oct 2007 4:24 pm Remington
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| I had a red D-10 I bought 4 or 5 years ago from St. Louis. I really took a beating on it just to get rid of it after a few months. |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 3 Oct 2007 5:19 pm
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The laquer Remmington's I've seen feel very rough, almost like they weren't sanded well before the laquer was applied. They sound OK but not to my taste.
Nick |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 4 Oct 2007 1:48 am
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| Thanks for all the info guys, should be arriving for him to try this weekend, will let you know how it goes.Regards Malcolm |
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Dave Burr
From:
League City, TX
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Posted 4 Oct 2007 5:10 am
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Here are a few pics of my lacquer Remington:
These pics are a few years old. I can take some better pics tonight if you like.
Respectfully,
David Burr |
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Chris Lang
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Posted 4 Oct 2007 5:30 am
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| The older Remington pedal steels were not very consistent in the design, materials, and workmanship. |
Well Jim i agree. I have a 90s model and i can not keep it in tune. Mine is sort of built like a BMI underneath it. Has the flat bar style cross rods. Wish i can sell it but i have tried. i guess the new remingtons steels are better made. I dont know. Never seen a new one. i was told by my friend that he quit making pedals because of design. dont know for sure.He does make pretty good lap steels when he is not very busy.
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| I have to say that I know nothing about this make( although I obviously know of Herb himself) but would think that alone would suggest a high quality instrument. |
Malcom, i believe herb got out of the pedals and stayed with the lap steels. he wanted to keep it simple. i was told he dont make pedals anymore, because he understood the lap steel way better. I know he can sure play the fire out of a c6TH. thats where he is most remembered. Pedals are very complicated to build. |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 4 Oct 2007 6:15 am
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| Thanks again guys,my friend is not a forum member(yet)but he sends his thanks for the information.Dave those pictures are just fine, I beleive this one is blue also.Regards Malcolm |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 4 Oct 2007 7:51 am
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Actually, I think Herb's main claim to fame is the stuff in A6. Including his pedal tuning.
KP |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 4 Oct 2007 10:10 am
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| Thanks for all your help guys, my friend has just called to say he has decided not to buy this guitar.I did not get to see it and was quite looking forward to trying it.Regards Malcolm |
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