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Topic: Got my first steel today! |
Mike Dudash
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Bridgeport, Ohio
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Posted 1 Jun 2009 1:58 pm |
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| Well I had my sister pick up my first steel today that I happened to find off of the internet. It is an older Marlen 3x4 which included a volume pedal bar, picks and some instruction videos for $700. I think I did really good. Only problem is that I have to wait until July to get my hands on it due to the distance issue and no case to ship it in. I was wondering if anyone had a manual for it as it is a pull release version. I know, I know most would have probably avoided it because of the changer type but I think it will prove better than some of the other options I had for what I wanted to spend. Ive been lucky so far with finding good used equipment for a good price as I picked up a peavey ltd 400 last week for $150. Now if only I'll be able to learn. |
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Bill Ford
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Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 1 Jun 2009 3:49 pm
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Welcome to the club Mike. Those old pull/release Marlins, and Sho-Buds are some of the best sounding guitars around.Clean it up, new strings, tune it up, and have at it.There are a lot of folks familiar with this type setup that will be glad to help. A simple tuning method (with pedal/knee lever engaged)is when the changer finger is against the body (raised)tune with the keys, when away from the body(lowered), tune with the screws at the changer.Hope this helps.
Bill
A world of info on Gregg's site.
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!!
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Mike Dudash
From:
Bridgeport, Ohio
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Posted 1 Jun 2009 4:00 pm
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| Bill, Thanks for the info. I have seen that there have been mixed reviews on this changer type but from what I have heard of the Marlens I like the sound. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 1 Jun 2009 4:05 pm
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Mike,
I was editing at the time you were posting...visit Gregg's site.
Bill
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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