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Topic: MY NEW SHEFFIELD "BLACK PEARL" |
Dave Wheelhouse
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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 6 May 2010 10:25 am |
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Hi all,
HERE's A PHOTO OF MY NEW SHEFFIELD BLACK PEARL, 4+5.
Dave.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Stu Schulman
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Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 6 May 2010 10:54 am
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Dave,Beautiful guitar.Are those built in the U.K? 
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Dave Wheelhouse
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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 6 May 2010 11:05 am
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Hi Stu,
YES THEY ARE, ALL MY OWN DESIGN & SPECIFICATIONS, see photo
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DAVE.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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John Groover McDuffie
From:
LA California, USA
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Posted 6 May 2010 11:15 am
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Very good looking axe! I haven't heard of Sheffield guitars before.
The changer housing looks like it might interfere with palm blocking - can you post a closer pic of that end? |
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Dave Wheelhouse
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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 6 May 2010 12:53 pm
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Hi John, that's a BIG NO on interfering with palm blocking, I use this method of blocking & maybe a little pick blocking, maybe. I do hope the photo is ok for you.
Dave.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Dave Wheelhouse
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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 6 May 2010 12:55 pm
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Another one.
Dave.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 6 May 2010 1:05 pm
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| She's beautiful...how bout some shots up her skirt. |
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 6 May 2010 1:10 pm
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ANY THING TO OBLIGE FROM A LADY?
ALL ALUMINIUM PARTS ARE HARD ANODIZED, ALL OTHER PARTS ARE POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL.
DAVE.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 6 May 2010 1:13 pm
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ANOTHER.
DAVE.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 6 May 2010 1:14 pm
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Weldone davo!!
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Martin Weenick
From:
Lecanto, FL, USA
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Posted 6 May 2010 3:23 pm
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Thats a real beauty Dave. Excellent workmanship !!!! Is the anodizing very expensive to have done ?? Thanks, Martin.
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 7 May 2010 6:40 am
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THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR VERY KIND COMMENTS & YES MARTIN THE HARD ANODIZING IS EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH IT. HERE's MY D10 9+8 PLUS A LAP STEEL FOR OUR GRANDSON, HE's NEARLY 5 YEARS OLD. I ONLY GET 1 or MAYBE 2 CENTS DETUNE.
DAVE.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 7 May 2010 11:33 am
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Dave - I'm looking forward to hearing her.
For those who are interested in Dave's guitars, I can say that the sustain from them goes on forever. The workmanship that goes into them and the attention to detail is incredible.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 7 May 2010 1:46 pm psg
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| Very nice. I like the blue bellcranks also. |
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Walter Bowden
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Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 7 May 2010 5:55 pm
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Dave it looks great. Can you post a pic of the tuner/keyhead in a little more detail?
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Emmons S10, p/p, Nashville 112, Zion 50 tele style guitar, Gibson LP Classic w/Vox AC30, Fender Deluxe De Ville and a Rawdon-Hall classical |
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 8 May 2010 11:26 pm
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Hi Walter, here goes, I do hope that this photo is ok.
To my very good friend Ken Byng, You are too kind, thank you.
Dave.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 8 May 2010 11:34 pm
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HERE IS THE SPECIFICTION FOR MY SHEFFIELD PEDAL STEEL GUITARS.
The all-new “SHEFFIELD PEDAL STEEL GUITAR” is very unique, not only in it’s construction, but also in the materials used.
Over 20 years of research and development into building pedal steel guitars has provided me with the knowledge that has culminated in this latest generation of the "Sheffield Steel". This invaluable experience has lead to the latest design features to minimize string breakage, cabinet drop and any physical de-tuning problems associated with the pedal steel guitar. All metals are aerospace grade 6082 T6 or 5356 aluminium and 316L stainless steel, including screws, bolts, bearings; even the legs are polished stainless steel. I use sealed bearings instead of rollers at the peg head, also sealed stainless steel bearings in the changer mechanism and cross shafts. This creates a low coefficient of friction (drag) which makes for a super smooth and fast mechanism, with a very light positive action on all pedals and knee levers.
STUNNING WOODS and INLAYS beautifully protected with an acrylic lacquer that is more durable than the old cellulose lacquer. Couple all of this with PRECISION ENGINEERING and you have a Bespoke Steel Guitar with INCREDIBLE TONE, SUSTAIN and LOOKS which is BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
Hard Rock Maple and Aluminium Composite Body
High Gloss Lacquered Finish with Inlays as standard
24-inch scale
Wood Necks as standard
Customised Fret Boards
George L pick-ups
Triple Raise, Triple Lower
All Pull Mechanism
Super Smooth – Fast – Light and Responsive Action
Sealed Stainless Steel Bearings at the Changer, Peg Head and Cross Shafts
Square Cross Shafts in Stainless Steel
Hard Anodised Aluminium Changer Fingers
Minimal String Breakage
Tuneable Half Stops
Tension Adjustable Springs
Sperzel Tuning Pegs
Unique Changer Mechanism, CNC Laser Cut Stainless Steel Ensures Accurate Tuning
Centre Pull on All Bell Cranks
One Piece Changer and Pick Up Housing
Choice of Wood Stain or Solid Colours
Custom made FlightCase
"The best guitar, in my opinion, that I have seen come out of Europe is the Sheffield pedal steel from the UK. The attention to detail is superb and the sustain is phenomenal. I have seen and played most of the major manufactured guitars from the States in my 38 years of playing steel, I own and cherish 2 Sho-Buds but the Sheffield beats anything I have seen for inherent sustain - it's awesome! Not very often do you find a pedal steel that has great tone, mechanics and looks - yes the Sheffield has all of these qualities in abundance". KEN BYNG.
DAVE.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars.
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 9 May 2010 7:07 am
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Dave, My hat is off to you for another great project.
You have done your research and the product you turned out looks to be the best that today's technology can offer.
I love the low, sleek look of that changer block. Something streamlined about it. As to bearings for roller nuts - do you somehow manage to machine a track in the race for the string to ride in? If so, how?
Not a bad idea the way I see it, especially if each roller is height adjustable.
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Walter Bowden
From:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 May 2010 7:29 am
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I once saw a Roll Royce Merlin V12 aircraft engine with parts cut away to reveal the inside workings and was really impressed with the craftsmanship and high standards of British engineering. It looks like the spirit of the Merlin engine lives on.
Good luck and best wishes Dave.
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Emmons S10, p/p, Nashville 112, Zion 50 tele style guitar, Gibson LP Classic w/Vox AC30, Fender Deluxe De Ville and a Rawdon-Hall classical |
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Tommy Bannister
From:
Hampshire, UK
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Posted 11 May 2010 9:15 am
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"The best guitar, in my opinion, that I have seen come out of Europe is the Sheffield pedal steel from the UK. The attention to detail is superb and the sustain is phenomenal. I have seen and played most of the major manufactured guitars from the States in my 38 years of playing steel, I own and cherish 2 Sho-Buds but the Sheffield beats anything I have seen for inherent sustain - it's awesome! Not very often do you find a pedal steel that has great tone, mechanics and looks - yes the Sheffield has all of these qualities in abundance". KEN BYNG.
DAVE.I came to se your sheffield with Ken Byng ,as you said in previous statements its all true . A real beuty of a steel guitar lovely sustain and tone, At hat time I wanted one, but you said that this one was the only one you had.
whats the delivery time and costs now?
I'd recomend the states/ide steelies to look into your steel guitar as its beutiful
tommy bannister good luck dave
see ya arounnd my friend
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GOT EVERYTHING a steelplayer needs except movement owing to a bad stroke
paralizing my compleat left side
may god grant me return of it all!!
williams d10 9/8 burnt orange box,bobro,itone,rowland space echo,goodridge ldr 120 VP,any bars,quad reverb,sonar 8.5 vegus 10,soundforge, plus foxtex 24/24,maki 16 trk desk,could go on forever,two Nashville 112's pevey 500 session, steel guitar black box,LDR 120 VP
brand new WILLIAMS D10 9,8 NOT PLAYED OWING TO MY STROKE,WHAT A BUMMER!!! |
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 11 May 2010 12:33 pm
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BLESS YOU TOMMY, YOU ARE TOO KIND.
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND,
DAVE.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 11 May 2010 9:36 pm
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Dave, I totally agree with Ken and Tommy 100%..... I saw and tried Kevin's single 10, when we were trying out a few amps at his work place in Hungerford a few years ago. Super mechanics and tone, and finish second to none. Good on you 
Micky Byrne U.K. |
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Dennis Saydak
From:
Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 12 May 2010 6:45 am
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A magnificent guitar Dave! Black Pearls come in at least two varieties. Here's a picture of mine. It's a Georgeboards console from 2007.As you can see, it's a real closet guitar 
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Just when you think you're getting ahead in the rat race, the rats get faster. |
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Dave Wheelhouse
From:
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted 12 May 2010 7:54 am
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Thank you Mickey for you kind words & Dennis, Wow that is one beautiful piece of wood! its a work of art!
Dave.
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SHEFFIELD D10 9+8, Bradshaw Webb 614-E, Pro-Fex 2, Hilton electronic volume pedal & Sheffield tone bars. |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 12 May 2010 9:05 am Wow
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 Great looking guitars!!
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