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Topic: what companies are still manufacturing new Pedal Steels |
Scott Howard
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Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 12:22 am |
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Not on much anymore and just curious what companies are still making new Pedal Steels ?
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Dave Meis
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Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 1:12 am
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| Mullen, Emmons, ShoPro, Excell ( Exstar?), Williams, Sierra, GFI?.. Not a complete list ..I'm sure there's others.. 👍 |
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Dick Hitchcock
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Wayne, Nebraska
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 5:10 am
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| Dave Meis wrote: |
| Mullen, Emmons, ShoPro, Excell ( Exstar?), Williams, Sierra, GFI?.. Not a complete list ..I'm sure there's others.. 👍 |
Justice!
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 5:11 am
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Rittenberry, MSA - and don't forget Doug Earnest and the Zum Encore.
There must be a few more, but it's not many.
I marvel at anyone who perseveres in serving this decidedly niche market. Supply chains are broken and, indeed, I still have a long wait for my Williams 12-string.
I spoke with Bill recently; his current problem is getting new cases! Several guitars are ready but can't be shipped.
It's encouraging to see such a reaction to the new Emmons Company's Resound '65. To launch a project in these difficult times must have been daunting. From what we hear, though, the quality of their workmanship and adherence to the original design has won the day. I don't know of anyone who hasn't got a sneaking desire to get on the waiting list (even if they can't afford one!  ) |
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Ross Shafer
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Petaluma, California
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 6:59 am
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Dang, I hadn’t thought to quantify the number of current builders in a long time. As small as this niche is…..new blood is needed or the choices for new steels is really going to dwindle as us senior citizen builders keep getting more senior!
I myself am starting to look for someone who can take over what Ed Littlefield and I have started. |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 8:25 am
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| I think Peter Shild in Switzerland is still building his house excellent steels. |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 9:21 am
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| WBS in Germany. 👍 |
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Ron Hogan
From:
Nashville, TN, usa
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 4:37 pm
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Here’s a list of 20 manufacturers but not sure if it’s been updated in awhile
https://b0b.com/wp/links/
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Dave Zirbel-
Sierra S-10 (Built by Ross Shafer),ZB, Fender 400 guitars, various tube and SS amps |
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Tom Campbell
From:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2022 6:45 pm
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Jim Cooley
From:
The 'Ville, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2022 7:06 am
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| Jackson and Williams. Maybe BenRom? |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2022 11:45 am
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I'm surprised at how many missed Emmons.
They're making exact copies of the 1965 Wraparound Push-Pulls, with more precise parts tolerances due to improvements in machining technology over the last 57 years. They have a storefront showroom and service just about every pedal steel brand as well..
And yes - the new black ones sound better... 
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1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 11 Dec 2022 12:40 pm
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| Jim Sliff wrote: |
I'm surprised at how many missed Emmons.
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Both the second and fourth posts in the thread mentioned Emmons.  |
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Joe Drivdahl
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2022 10:51 pm
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Is Jerry Fessenden still building?
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