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Topic: Just said goodbye to my "baby" |
Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2013 9:40 am |
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I just sold my Fender 800.. It was one of a kind.. It played as well as any modern guitar, broke a grand total of one 011 in over 2 years, and sounded simply beautiful... I was shocked when I couldn't find a buyer here on the SGF. It was an exceptional pedal steel, cable design notwithstanding.
Local guys were wanting it more than online guys...
I will really really miss that guitar, but it was sitting, and should be played by someone that will appreciate it.. I think I found someone that will.. He came and picked it up, and i can tell he knows what a lovely instrument he bought...
Time marches on, I am getting older, playing out less and less with fewer and fewer other musicians, and a lot of my beloved gear is being moved on to others that will love it as I did... I am sure many of you can relate.... I could have kept it, but for what??.. So it could get layered with dust deeper than it already was???...
.. Knowing me, in a week, I'll be looking for another... bob
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 3 Nov 2013 12:52 pm
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| Bob...I can fully relate to your post. My near mint '70's Sho-Bud LDG that I have owned for 18 years (and rarely had occasion to play) was shipped this week and although it will be greatly missed, I did receive a very nice e-mail from the new owners who assured me that it will be both used and appreciated which helps soften the blow somewhat. |
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Craig Baker
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Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Nov 2013 1:24 pm Fender 800
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Another Fender 800 (past) owner here. First pedal steel I ever owned. Walked into music store in 1966 and was immediately taken by the lustre of the beautiful metallic blue Fender 800 on the floor. Took it home with me and played it for years. Converted the under-carriage to pull rods to eliminate the cable slack and continued playing it as a 3 & 4 set-up into the early 90s. Often wondered how many 800s were produced; you don't see many and they were indeed a unique instrument. It took a good bit of effort to get it to go out of tune, let alone break a string.
Best regards Bob,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2013 5:38 pm
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Thanks largely to your help, Bob, I'm loving and enjoying the 800 I bought this summer. I know I'll probably need to get a more "modern" guitar somewhere down the road, but I'm hanging on to this one regardless because nothing else sounds like that! 
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Lots of stringy things, many of them slidey. |
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Jack Bowman
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 10:32 pm
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| Bob Russell wrote: |
| Thanks largely to your help, Bob, I'm loving and enjoying the 800 I bought this summer. I know I'll probably need to get a more "modern" guitar somewhere down the road, but I'm hanging on to this one regardless because nothing else sounds like that! |
Congradulations on your purchase of the 800. If you ever want to move it on, give me a jingle, please.
I have a fender 400 now with the 4 pedals and a right knee left pedal.
Jack Stoner sent me an email with a great setup ( E9th like Ralph Mooney and I'm really enjoying this fender, though I would like a couple more pedals.
My professional playing days are long over except for the local rest homes and some better dining room spots where I just play elevator music on a standard guitar.
Enjoy that Fender there!
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5220 Gretsch
Godin A-6
Godan 5th Ave.
Fender 400 PSG 4+2
buncha amps |
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2013 7:10 pm
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Thanks, Jack! I plan to play this thing for a long time, but I'll keep that in mind.
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Gene Jones
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Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 16 Nov 2013 9:44 am
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Bob, I understand.
I sold my originally purchased 1949, 3-neck Fender, so my wife would not have to do it after I'm gone. I believe the Texas buyer has respect for it's history with Conway Twitty and will treat it accordingly.
But, it's still difficult to let go of the past!
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