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Topic: Thank You from Mullen Guitars |
Mike Mantey
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Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2006 10:22 am |
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I would personally like to thank all of you who participated in this year’s event. I do think it was the best show to date. I would like to recognize the Newberry's for all their hard work, and especially, Jerry, Austin, and Del on their amazing tone of our new pre-G2. And a special thanks to all who picked in our demo room and stopped by. It was a great pleasure to meet a lot of new people that I have only talked to in the past. Also a big thank you to Buck Grantham for all your help. And I am sure there are many I am forgetting, but thank you. We had a great time and this was the most memorable show ever.
One more thing I have to do is give a special congratulations to my Granddad. Without him none of this would have been possible and for almost 30 years he has been the top of the line in pedal steel guitars. He received at this show a true, priceless recognition from our good friend Steve Robinson of NASA. He was presented with a Certificate of Authenticity and a plaque framed with his cd, which states his cd flew on the Discovery mission and traveled more than 5 million miles. "What an honor Granddad, you deserve it."
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Mike Mantey
Sales & Production Manager
Mullen Guitar Co., Inc.
(970) 664-2518 www.mullenguitars.com
[This message was edited by Mike Mantey on 16 March 2006 at 10:23 AM.] |
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2006 12:15 pm
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Great to hear the show was such a success for Mullen Guitars, Mike. You folks make a fabulous steel, and I'm dying to try the G2---what you had at a Dallas was a beta model, not quite final, I take it? Can you share with us the changes, new features?
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Mullen D-12/Carter SD-10/Webb amp/Profex II/Lexicon MPX-110
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2006 12:42 pm
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Yes, John we had a great and successful show. The Pre-G2 as we are calling is indeed a hint of what is to come in the full model G2, when available. The current changes are limited to the top end of the guitar. First off, the changers and changer rollers are different. The changers are built the same however they have more precision parts in them with a flawless motion. The necks are also different; they are now wide mount pickups that mount on an adjustable plate. There is also split tuning screws in the changer and cut outs on the necks. There are other changes that I will not elaborate on at this time. We are manufacturing these guitars and are the Royal Precision with the G2 option. We are still manufacturing the Royal Precision as well.
As for the G2 model it is still in development and will incorporate many other changes. The first question all will have is probably when, and to be honest we do not know. We are working on it, and we will debut it when we are finishing, so those thinking about ordering please do not hold off for this new model as it could be a little while yet, and we will always consider your trade when they are available. I hope this helps answer a few of your questions.
Our main quote is WE will challenge the pre-G2 against any push pull. Maybe some that heard the difference this weekend may give there two cents.
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Mike Mantey
Sales & Production Manager
Mullen Guitar Co., Inc.
(970) 664-2518
www.mullenguitars.com
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Skip Cole
From:
North Mississippi
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Posted 16 Mar 2006 2:23 pm
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I gotta say that i know a little of what Mike is speaking of. The steel Del played at St Louis last Sept had the new fixins ,the tone was the best i heard at the Convention, IMHO. That's the steel i hope to have when it comes out, really close to my p/p. Yep, i still have my '03 RP and love it, but it don't sound nuttin like the new un they're buildin. Meantime , i'm saving my allowance. 
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2006 5:09 pm
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| I've been playing my Rp a good many years and I like the sound and play ability of it a lot but I listened to the improved one at the Dallas show and it sounded very close to my push-pull guitar and I really think it is the best sounding guitar out there. When they get finished improving it I will be chomping at the bits to get my hands on one of them. Dealing with the people who make these guitars is a pleasure. |
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pdl20
From:
Benton, Ar . USA,
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Posted 16 Mar 2006 9:10 pm
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| The new pre-g2 sold me as you know. i have been an emmons player for years and had Weldon myrick's old pp rosewood when i was with Dottie West.the new RP update sounds great.im sold as stated and have one on order. Rudy |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Mar 2006 4:35 am
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I got the one Del played on his set, I'm proud to say I brought it home Sunday. It's really a beautiful guitar, I expect to be playing it from now on. Del and family are very nice people to deal with, or just visit with. Now that I've got a Mullen I'll probably sound just like Buck Grantham (In my dreams, maybe).
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 17 Mar 2006 6:33 am
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| Howard, I sure am glad you took Del's guitar. Jerry was going to bring it home with him. Jerry and Austin have one of the new steels already. THEY LOVE THEM!!!!!!!! From what I have been hearing it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Mike, Jerry and Austin had a good time in Dallas working the Mullen room and we all had a good time visting with all of the Family. Tell Del we are proud of him for his award he got. It was well deserved. Nice of NASA to do it. Hope to see all of you in Tulsa. Donna |
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Curt Shoemaker
From:
Ionia, Kansas, USA
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Posted 17 Mar 2006 7:37 am
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| Congratulations, to my friend Del Mullen for taking steel guitar music out of this world. Also, I've been playing Mullen for several years,always happy with the tone, and playing action. Not to mention the great people at Mullen Guitars.... Shoe |
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Dave Grothusen
From:
Scott City, Ks
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Posted 17 Mar 2006 2:47 pm
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| Dell and Dixie, I want to thank you both for your contributions to the better-ment of this instrument. Congratulations on any and all awards. How can you keep improving this breadboard? I am getting too old to keep up. Sorry! Love you both and hope to get to a show where you are again some time. |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 19 Mar 2006 6:55 am
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Thanks to all you guys at the Mullen room, for your help while in Dallas.It was good to put a face to names I have been dealing with since I got my Mullen.Saving up for my G2.Regards Malcolm
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 Mullen D10,Peavey Nashville 400,Peavey Profex, Peavey DPC 750, Nashville cabs
[This message was edited by Malcolm McMaster on 19 March 2006 at 06:57 AM.] |
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Danny Hullihen
From:
Harrison, Michigan
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Posted 22 Mar 2006 5:00 am
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Mike, that is indeed a very rare award, and certainly something to be very proud of, and most definately a giant step forward for the steel guitar.
I have a new G2 on order too, and I am indeed very anxious to get it. |
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Red Kilby
From:
Pueblo, CO, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Apr 2006 11:22 am
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| CONGRATS DEL!!!!! What a Great Honor!!!! |
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