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Topic: Howard Pedal Steels |
Emery Palmer
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Ettrick, WI, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 2:50 am |
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Hello everyone. I am a new member to the forum from West Central WI. Have lurked for a long time. I am a banjo player new to pedal steel. Have had a multi-cord for about two months and ready to move up to a "modern" steel. I am having trouble locating info on Howard pedal steels and am looking at a S10 3+4 and cant seem to find reviews of the company. It is about $1000 and wondering if this is a good first steel? Any info or links would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Emery Palmer
P.S. Please advise if this is the worng place to post. |
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Tony Williamson
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 5:09 am
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I think about 3 of us banjer pickers on the forum is about all they can stand..lol these guys are great and will help you with just about anything. I wish banjo players had a forum as great as this. Welcome...enjoy the forum.
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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Stephen Cowell
From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 6:18 am
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Nothing against a Howard but I would not call that one modern.
As mentioned before on the forum they were all unique.
I have seen two - one in a box of parts.
and I think b0b has outlawed banjo players 
Just kiddin about the banjo deal but 40+ year old steels all unique is not a path I would think would be a good idea for a person starting out on the pedal steel - too many good choices out there
Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 7:03 am
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Unless you're part Gyro Gearloose or Characitus Potts, I'd steer clear
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Emery Palmer
From:
Ettrick, WI, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 7:13 am
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Thanks,
It was the one linked to on feebay. I appreciate the help. I will steer clear for starters. I am looking to spend under $1400. Was looking at a Stage One but wonder if I may be better off going for a used pro model. I want something I don't have to spend to much time trying to set up so I can try to learn to play!
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Jason Putnam
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 7:25 am
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| Definitely go with the Stage One! It is a fabulous instrument and is great for learning. Plus, it has WARANTY if anything should be wrong with it. And Doug Earnest is one of the best guys you will deal with. And if you want to move up to a professional model later, the Stage One has excellent resale value. So you cant go wrong with it. With the three pedals and four knees, there is plenty of learning to do!!!![/b][/u] |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 9:10 am
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It depends: If you have your heart set on playing C6 early in, for the money you could get a used D-10.
If the E9 neck is the main thing you want, it appears a mistake to call the Stage One a starter axe. Several pros use them as airplane guitar. (There are others in that category as well)
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Bill Alexander
From:
Homosassa Florida
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 4:03 pm Steel Shoppers
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I just recieved my first new steel guitar built by Don Burrows. "BSG Steel Guitars" and i couldn't be happier. Excellent quality and workmanship and Don is one of the most accomodating gentlemen you could ask for. Check out his web site. It's worth your time.
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Larry Jamieson
From:
Walton, NY USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 6:20 pm
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Emery, There is currently an MSA pedal steel on
ebay. It says "The Universal" on the front of it and
it is a super sustain model. This guitar is a very
well built, solid, Pro-level guitar which would make
you an excellent guitar. They are heavy, but very well built and bullet proof.
Your other option is to wait for a used Carter or
some other known name brand in your price range.
There are several good qualty student guitars such as
the Zum Stage One and the GFI Expo that are good
instruments. Avoid the Carter Starter and the old
Shobud Maverick...
Larry J. |
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Roual Ranes
From:
Atlanta, Texas, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2012 6:39 pm
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| I had a Howard 12 UNI for about a year. It worked okay but I went to a D10. I think you can do better for 1 grand. |
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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 24 Oct 2012 7:43 am
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Bobby Garrett used to play a Howard amp back in the late 60's when he was on Dewey Grooms' band at the Longhorn Ballroom.
On Reece's recommendation I went to Tom's shop in Grand Prairie back in the early 70's to get some quick repair on my Twin Reverb while on a short Dallas tour. Tom was a totally fascinating guy to listen to, sort of an eccentric type. Think Christopher Lloyd's character in "Back to the Future." 
Interesting sidebar about the Murph guitar talked about on the Telecaster Forum: Pat Murphy's daughter, Patty, was Jimmy Bryant's last wife. I became good friends with her when I worked with Bryant during my last two years in Los Angeles, 71-72. I never saw JB play a Murph guitar, this was after the Fender lawsuit. He always used his ES-355 Gibson on gigs during that period.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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