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Topic: carter starter vs GFI s-10 |
Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 10:02 am |
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just noticed the carter starter is a bit less expensive than the GFI i was planning to buy. pro's and cons of each greatly appreciated.
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Scott Hiestand
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 10:48 am
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Karen
I saw on your other post you're are buying a GFI S-10 from Bobbe. I don't know if he sells, or even if GFI makes, a "student model", but if not, you are not comparing apples to apples. The Carter Starter is not a "professional grade" guitar nor is it advertised as such.
My only advice to you is, get the best you can reasonably afford. Unless you are the type of person who jumps from one hobby/activity to the next, you will in all likelyhood (given the addicting nature of the pedal steel) want to upgrade down the road, which ultimately means loss of money.
I am sure you will get tons of opinions here, this is just my 2 cents.
Editing to say: More expensive doesn't always mean "better", but a "standard" (pro) GFI S-10 isn't a fair comparison to a Carter Starter. |
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 11:01 am
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| Karen, I bought a GFI S-10, 4 pedals and 6 knee levers and I love it. I bought it not only because I got delivery quick, the weight of the psg (I have an old back), and the respect I have for Gene Fields abilities. Enjoy!! |
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Sonny Priddy
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Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 11:02 am Steel
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| Get Your self A SD10 GFI Ultra You Won't Be Sorry. I've Had One About Four Years Never Had Any Thing to Go wrong. Great Guitar. SONNY. |
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Chuck Huffman
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Sonora, California, Now Living in Siloam Springs, Ar. USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 11:16 am
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| GFI does make a student model, Herby Wallace has them at his place. Last I checked he had a new SD-10 red mica in stock. |
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Chuck Snider R.I.P.
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West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 11:21 am
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I had a Carter-Starter, and it did exactly what I wanted it for. However, if I had it to do over again, I would have watched this forum for a few days or maybe a week or two, looking for a used pedal steel in the $1000-1200 range. If you're leery of buying a used one, you might consider a StageOne which sell new in the range of $1000 and I would say is likely superior to the Carter-Starter. GFI does make a student model, which I've seen comments here as it is also a good choice to begin with. If you do go for a Carter-Starter I would suggest buying a used one in the $500-650 range, and you won't have any trouble at all getting your money out of it later when you either lose interest or go to a pro-level guitar. You really have lots of options, but the best advice I can give is to watch the instruments up for sale on this forum for a little while. You should also search for posts asking similar questions as yours. Questions similar to yours get asked somewhat often here on the forum.
-Chuck
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
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Calvin Walley
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colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 11:22 am
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give these a look before you buy http://www.genesissteelguitars.com/
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proud parent of a sailor
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,
Sho-Bud Mavrick |
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Chuck Snider R.I.P.
From:
West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 12:00 pm
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I just noticed your other post which seems to indicate you have already ordered a GFI from Bobbe. I don't think you would go wrong with a GFI, even if it is a student model. And, if it happens to be an Expo or and Ultra, then even more better.
-Chuck
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
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Joseph Barcus
From:
Volga West Virginia
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Joseph Barcus
From:
Volga West Virginia
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Posted 30 Mar 2009 12:08 pm
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karen youre not far from bangor maine are you? Dana Flood of Northern Kingdom music has several guitars in stock all the time. and he will treat you right, but my friend Bobbie will treat you right as well just maine seemed closer lol
Northern Kingdom Music in Bangor, Maine (me)
Name: Northern Kingdom Music
Street: 349 Harlow Street
Bangor, me 04401-4916
Phone: (207) 947-6450
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Karen Sarkisian
From:
Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2009 4:28 am
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| so now it's down to the GFI or Simmons (Genesis). |
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Calvin Walley
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colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2009 10:09 am
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do a search of the forum and just try to find one bad thing about the Simmons ...i did and could not find even one bad word ...that speaks volumes about it....keep us posted as to which one you pick
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proud parent of a sailor
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,
Sho-Bud Mavrick |
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Karen Sarkisian
From:
Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2009 10:51 am
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| I am leaning towards the Simmons actually. Just spoke on the phone with Bob. |
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