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Dan Murphy
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 7:25 am |
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| Ok not to beat a dead horse to death. I Ordered a new Mullin d 10 lacqer finish . I paied the full price at that time with my credit card.I personaly made the order with Dell!!. I was explained the policy on the deposite and the delivery date. I was clear on their policy NO PROBLEMS AT ALL WITH MY PURCHASE !!!!!!!!!! I knew that once I ordered that guitar that I was getting that guitar no matter what happend!!!.I dont know if you ordered a mica or a lacquer finish , but a lacquer finish takes a long time to cure properly. I was realy wanting my guitar BAD . But Mike Mantly was VERRY NICE EVERY TIME I CALLED THE FACTORY !! If they would have rushed my guitar through ,the finish would be compromised and quality would be CRAP!. I asked mike to have everyone at the factory to please autograph my guitar , and they verry kindly DID !!I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL STEEL AND AM PLEASED BEYOND EXPECTATIONS!!!Sorry to hear of your problems Tim, I hope things get better for you!.As for any other PSG builder , they will all pretty much work the same way . It takes a lot of money and time to build these instruments!!!!As MIKE MANTLY TOLD ME WE DONT GET IN A HURRY , WE DO THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME !!!!! Del even installed a tone switch in my new guitar that I didnt even ask for .Also a seprate tone switch for the different pickups. I was surprised to find that when I opened the case for the first time. Now THATS WHAT I CALL GETTING YOUR MONEYS WORTH!! |
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Bill Lowe
From:
Connecticut
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 9:52 am ditto!!!
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Dan any pics?
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Roger Miller
From:
Cedar Falls, Ia.
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 11:03 am
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| Dan, I'm quite pleased with mine. Nice guitars, and company. |
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Stan Paxton
From:
1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 12:19 pm
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Dan, sure would love to see some pix.  I still have my Mullin blue Lacquer I purchased new, must be late 80's or early 90's, I forget now. Never had any problem with it, other than a finish problem in a small place, that I think happened someway while riding under the bus.  So, I have always been happy with that Mullin.  Hope you enjoy yours as many years as I have enjoyed mine. ...
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 1:08 pm
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Mullen.
Mantey.
They make wonderful guitars, can't we at least spell their names right?
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Jeff Evans
From:
Cowtown and The Bill Cox Outfit
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 1:29 pm Mullins
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| . . . can't we at least spell their names right |
We could, but it's so much trouble.
I was beginning to wonder if the company had changed its name and the large lettering on the fronts of the instruments just hadn't caught up yet. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 2:11 pm
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| Ken Pippus wrote: |
Mullen.
Mantey.
They make wonderful guitars, can't we at least spell their names right?
KP |
And, it's Del, not Dell!
They do make nice instruments, whatever you want to call them. 
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There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.
Williams Keyless S-10, BMI S-10, Evans FET-500LV, Fender Steel King, 2 Roland Cube 80XL's,
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Dan Murphy
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 5:39 pm
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Sorry for the incorrect spelling I hadnt finished my 1st cup of coffee LOL.
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Dan Murphy
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 5:49 pm
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I just had it out of the case last night, you would think I could remember the darn spelling DOH!!!  |
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Jeff Evans
From:
Cowtown and The Bill Cox Outfit
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 5:51 pm
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Beautiful instrument, indeed.
(I'd also love to see and hear it with wood necks the same colour as the body.) |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 6:18 pm
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That's almost too pretty to play. I have the same toy in basic, formal black.
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ray qualls
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas (deceased)
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 6:32 pm
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Dan, what a nice guitar. I'll bet you're really proud of it. Congrats, Ray
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Dan Murphy
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 6:47 pm
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| Thanks for the kind words guys. Hi Ray how ya been? Im looking forward to attending a KSGA meeting. |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 7:15 pm
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| I asked mike to have everyone at the factory to please autograph my guitar , and they verry kindly DID !! |
Not to rain on the parade....but isn't that something like 5 people? And is there really a "factory"?
I'm just wondering - based on the previous correspondence posted that was from Mullen it sounded (and I could be totally wrong) like business/building was run out of a house.
It made me wonder how big some of the "manufacturers" really are,and how many make their own parts - I'd assume some of the hardware/mechanical items are subcontracted to local machine shops in some cases...but how many "factories" are there (meaning a place with employees, business license, State seller's permit, salaried/hourly employees, product liability insurance, company taxes etc. (things most businesses are legally required to d), and how many are home and/or garage/workshop operations run more or less like a "hobby" with none of the usual business processes?
I know a lot of custom guitar builders (meaning 6-string makers) and small accessory outfits are run on a shoestring and aren't official "businesses" - but over the years I've seen a lot come and go, and a lot of "Inc." names that aren't even corporations.
Anyone have any idea? It's not really off-topic - the mention of "everyone at the factory " reminded me of something I've wondered for quite some time.
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1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 7:33 pm
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Here's the picture from the Mullen website of their shop:
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Zach Keele
From:
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 7:43 pm
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| Jim, I've wondered the same thing before too. It would sure increase profits though to run it like a hobby. Sneak it under uncle sam's nose. Running a business is expensive... |
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 6:16 am Mullen Guitars
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Thank You guys for the kind words. Sometimes it does take longer than expected, but it's always worth it.
We do run a full line business here. We manufacture everything except the tuning keys, legs, and pedal rod disconnects.
All of the rest is all done here. We fabricate each and every item of the appropriate stock size material. Our endplates and actually chrome plated steel and all the material comes in a flat sheet and we make them from there. We do not do business with any local machine shops, nor is any portion of a Mullen guitar farmed outside this building. We manage 5 Full Time employees (+ Dixie), the Legal way, (yeah I just had to spend 60 bucks on a stupid labor poster) over head is obviously a killer on an operation like ours, but we have been doing business World wide for 35 years now, and became a corportaion something like 25 years ago. So that kind of helps give a clearer picture as to the actual work and precision we can do here. We measure with digital calipers and around here quality comes first. And I am not even sure if we own a hacksaw. There have been tons of people stop in, so somone else can tell what they thought.
Maybe I can take some pictures as well if I can get Dixie to clean for me. lol
Mullen is Mullen No Gimmicks
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 7:59 am
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Beautiful guitar dan, weldone mullen!
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Don Brown, Sr.
From:
New Jersey
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 9:11 am
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Dan, That sure is nice looking steel.
OK, someone set me me straight. Would that be a G2 as well, or does a G2 only come in Mica?
Regardless, it's sure a good looking steel.
Thanks in advance,
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 9:44 am
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Don Brown, Sr.
From:
New Jersey
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 9:58 am
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Thanks Mike,
That answered my question, and it sure looks great.
I've heard all good things about them, but never had the pleasure of sitting behind one, for a road test yet.
Thanks again,
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 10:53 am
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| Wow, Mike, that is one great-looking guitar! |
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 11:26 am
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I don't know why anyone would want to go into the Pedal Guitar building business....there isn't very much profit to be made in it. It must be for the love of the instrument.
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Joe Drivdahl
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 12:27 pm
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Hey Mike,
Can you post a pic of my guitar? D-10 RP. I bought it through Herby Wallace and he tells me its about ready to ship.
Can't wait to get it. Its been a long year but I am sure it will be worth the wait.
Joe |
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