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Alan Sim
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Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 2:59 am |
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Hello All
Long time since I posted,but I keep droppin in.
Question is,should I buy a Single neck E9 with pad,or a twin neck with E9/C6.
Or do I get a Carter Starter?
How long do I play before Iam not classed as a Starter any more?
I am probably still a beginner,but you can listen to me play here
www.asvr14.dsl.pipex.com/SheThinksIStillCare.mp3
I am self taught,never had a lesson,rely on Bruce Bouton DVD for guidance.
Your comments and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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A. J. Schobert
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Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 3:39 am
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Well get what ever your budget would let you to get. If you can seek lessons that would be great but I am sure in the UK they are few.
I don't know how to answer your "starter" question, but I can tell you this, not until you get paid to play are you professional. |
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Terry Kinnear
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Erie ,Pennsylvania
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 3:56 am
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Hi Alan, Im a steel player with almost 5 years.My first guitar was a shobud Pro1,still have it.I had bought a carter starter,bad mistake,gave that one away.I have a wilcox ,nice guitar,still have that one,too.Then i bought,a brand new Mullen G2,love it ,love it,love it.I guess what im saying is.buy a good guitar,sometimes you buy used ,you get someones elses problems. Spend the money and get a good guitar that you will have for a long time.Great job,on the steel ride. Send us more music .That sounds great. very nice job. Tk
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Terry Kinnear
From:
Erie ,Pennsylvania
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 3:58 am
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AJ,does it count, if they pay you not to show up ? TK
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Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 4:45 am
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Thanks for the replies and the kind words.
I have to say that I am looking at getting a Magnum,but as I am 60 years old,I was thinking that I may be a bit old for something like that,considering I am still learning.
Yes,I know,we all learn something each time we play,I have played 6 string for 48 years and I still find new things to do.
Now my problem is where to get one from,as you may know,the UK is not awash with guitars or tuition.
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Sonny Priddy
From:
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 5:05 am steel
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| Alan Magnum Is a great Guitar I Have One. And Age I Have A Few On You. SONNY. |
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Terry Winter
From:
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 7:25 am
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Hi Alan, I would suggest also buying what you can afford. I know the new student models now are far superior to the older ones but when I stared some 30 years ago I struggled because the used student model I had would detune and I tried everything possible to fix the problem and I did! Bought a used better quality model.(that's what I cold afford)
As far as the starter question; I sit in with a three piece band and am expected to fill the sound behind the bass, ryhthm guitar and vocals, then put in the intros, instramentals and endings,Boy! to try and be original during all this. I really feel that I'm a begginer. But it's demanding and fun and probaly the best way to learn. |
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Ulf Edlund
From:
Umeå, Sweden
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 8:11 am
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There is a DeVis steel in the instruments for sale section. Seems like a pretty good value.
I know a 1982 Msa D10 and a one year old Carter S10 (pro) for a fair price too.
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 8:13 am
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Alan, have you tried Ted Nesbit? He usually has several giutars in stock. contact him here:
rainbowmusic@talktalk.net
Cheers,
Arch.
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Larry Strawn
From:
Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 8:59 am
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Alan,
The Magnum is a very nice guitar, I had a chance to play one a few months ago, and liked it quite well.
JMO, but age has nothing to do with it! I'm just a few months away from the 60 mark myself, and I'm considering a new Desert Rose from Chuck Back! 
Larry
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Carter SD/10, 4&5 Hilton Pedal, Peavey Sessions 400, Peavey Renown 400, Home Grown Eff/Rack
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Jim Eaton
From:
Santa Susana, Ca
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 9:09 am
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Check out the Stage One guitar from Doug Earnest.
I just used mine on a session for Freddie Hart!
JE:-)> |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 11:41 am
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Alan,musicians are always and forever young! 
Get the Magnum! |
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Doc Rickles
From:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 12:37 pm What to get
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Get the Magnum, great sound and weight.
The Stage One is a great little Guitar too.
Doc
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GFI Red and Black SD 10 3/4 Keyless, Fender Jazzmaster Head, Special Jensen 12" Speaker Cab, New Hilton Pedal, Epiphone ES 295,60th Aniv 52 Custom Shop Tele,Tacoma Chief CKK9C Koa Wood
Wonderful Wife who loves all this stuff.
"Steel Away and Pray Everyday." |
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Sonny Priddy
From:
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 1:05 pm steel
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| Check out Bobbe Seymour At Steel guitar Nashville. He Has A Lot Of Nice Steel's And Great Price. )615-822-5555) SONNY. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 1:40 pm
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What are you playing now?  |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 4:26 pm
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the Zum stage one is only a few dollars more than the carter starter BUT its a lot more guitar.
read all the posts on the fourm about both
lots of bad things said about the carter starter
and not a single bad thing that i have ever seen about the Zum. i have had both ...i hated the carter but loved the Zum
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Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
Mullen SD-10,Simmons SD-10,Mullen SD-10,Zum stage one,Carter starter,
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Terry Kinnear
From:
Erie ,Pennsylvania
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Posted 8 Oct 2007 7:04 pm
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Hey, Alan If you need some help,on a song and you want help .check out,my friend Mike Archer,here on the forum. he will help you out.with any song. country or gospel. That man is good.his fee is minimal.but he will get you on the right track. He is a great guy to know Tk
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Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 9 Oct 2007 1:12 am
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Thanks Guys,your suggestions sure help.
I don't have a steel at the moment,an it's drivin me mad,but I don't want to get just anything.
I have it in my mind that one with a pad would be easier to play,at least I would have somewhere to rest my hand?
Alan |
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Frederic Mabrut
From:
Olloix, France
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A. J. Schobert
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 9 Oct 2007 8:27 am
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| Terry that may be a great gig! |
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Jay Jessup
From:
Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2007 11:57 am
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| Alan, It would seem with the lb/$ exchange rate being what it is these days that most anything you bought from this side of the pond would still be good deal even after shipping by the time it got to you. If that's what you decide to do then call around to the dealers (I would add Billy Cooper's to the list) and see who you get the best feel from. Would suggest at a minimum that a E-9 S-10 (I see no need for the pad and extra weight) with 3+4 to 4+5 has the potential to keep you busy for a lot of years. good luck |
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Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 10 Oct 2007 5:55 am
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Thanks Everyone.
I have sent emails to Bobby Seymour and Doug Earnest,and I have been looking at Al Brisco's site in Canada.
I have mentioned the Forum in the emails,so I'll keep you posted.
I still like the Magnum,but was surprised how many different steels there are.
Alan |
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Ernest Cawby
From:
Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Oct 2007 3:17 pm hi
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If you are thinking weight the Carter is not very heavy as some or most, it is very light compaered to others, and stable, and good sounding.
ernie |
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