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Topic: Quality beginner pedal steel (Stage One or similar) |
Andrew Toering
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2013 6:14 pm |
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New member here, looking to buy my first PSG. The most I can spend is ~$1000 + shipping, which most likely means an S10 or SD10, although I certainly wouldn't refuse a quality D10. I definitely want at least a 3+4 setup.
The Stage One seems to be getting rave reviews, and a new one is just within my budget, so I might see how long Doug's waiting list is if I strike out here. I'd prefer to buy used though. I can drive within a few hours of Detroit to pick up or have it shipped if it's outside that area.
Please reply here or send me a PM. If you'd rather email, my address is my first and last name (lowercase with no space or dot between) at gmail.com
I just caught the bug recently after playing in a band with a local steel player who graciously gave me an overview, let me try his late '80s Emmons, and offered to teach me. After about an hour I was able to bang out some simple generic licks, and I was hooked. I'm playing keyboards and guitar in this band, but I mainly play cello. |
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Douglas Schuch
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Valencia, Philippines
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Posted 23 Oct 2013 9:10 pm
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I think the Stage One guitars are an excellent choice for starting out. However, this one might be worth trying to scrape up a bit of extra cash if you can:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=254286
The first three pedals most likely match the Stage One, and the knee levers will no doubt be similar (or can be changed to what you want). These are considered great guitars. Biggest drawback is they are on the other end of the scale for weight compared to a Stage One. If low weight and portability is a factor, maybe stick with a Stage One. Also, I think they are double-raise/double lower - that will limit what you can do with your pedal arrangements a little, but still could do a whole lot more than a student guitar. This guitar should give you more or less what a basic D-10 would have.
It says 8 pedals, but only shows 6, so confirm that, of course....
For what it's worth, I started two years ago on a Stage One. After 6 months, I switched to a Universal as I really wanted to learn C6th style playing as well. Also, I have nothing to do with selling this MSA - just noticed it and thought it a decent price.
Welcome to the forum, and to steel guitars!
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Andrew Toering
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 25 Oct 2013 4:38 pm
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Thanks for that link. I talked with my future teacher, and we both agreed that it would be best to get a standard Nashville E9 10-string for what I want to do. If I eventually want to learn C6, I should have enough experience by then to know exactly what I want. Right now I'll have to share practice time with my other instruments, so my hands will be full for awhile just learning E9!
In the meantime, I found the Simmons website, and I'm leaning towards a Genesis model right now. The reviews on the forum seem to be very good. |
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