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Jordan Beyer

 

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Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 10:21 am    
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Hello my name is Jordan and I just joined the forum in search of some answers. Lately I've been wanting to learn to play the steel guitar after one of my friends let my play on his, after that I went searching for a steel to buy and found I wanted a lap guitar. I found a morrell custom 8. Here are the specs:



Thickness: 1 3/4"
Fret Board: 22 Fret, Rosewood
Scale Length: 25"
 
Tuners: Grover Sta-Tite 18:1
Bridge: Chrome Hipshot 
Jack: 1/4" Side Mount
Backing: Felt
two Dimarzio PAF8 humbucker pickups

It is an 8 string and priced at $800, Is this guitar really worth it? And if not what is a better guitar for the same price or less? If anyone has any info on this guitar it would really help because frankly I have found anything on it.

Jordan Beyer
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Rick Barnhart


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Arizona, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 10:26 am    
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No. $800 could get you a much nicer guitar than a Morrell. Look up Ram Guitars or Georgeboards, for example. There is a link button in the upper RH corner of this page. I'd check out the builders here, before spending money on a Morrell.
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Stephen Abruzzo

 

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Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 10:36 am    
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Morrell steels are not highly regarded.



http://ramguitars.com/RAM_Guitars/SpeakEasyMain.html

http://www.georgeboards.com/
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Jordan Beyer

 

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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 10:40 am    
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Ok thanks.ill check that out
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Jack Hanson


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San Luis Valley, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 10:45 am     Re: Is this lap steel worth getting?
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Jordan Beyer wrote:
Hello my name is Jordan and I just joined the forum in search of some answers... I found a morrell custom 8... It is an 8 string and priced at $800, Is this guitar really worth it? Jordan Beyer

In one word: No.

Go to the "For Sale Steel Guitars" section on this Forum often, and check what is available. If you have $800.00 to spend and really want an 8-string, you would be hard pressed finding a finer instrument than this one:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=293106

RAM Guitars in the Chicago area builds instruments in that price range that are hard to beat. They are both stunningly beautiful and of the highest quality.

I would recommend starting with a vintage 6-string for about half that price (or less). I have several classic Gibson lap steels, most purchased at auction on eBay. The average cost of these 11 instruments was about $380.00. They will hold their value. The Morrell? Not so much.
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Rick Barnhart


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Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 11:02 am    
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+1 on Jack's suggestion about that Sierra 8 string. Those are really nice guitars and that one's a bargain for sure!!
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Jim Cohen


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Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 11:06 am    
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+1 again on the Sierra. Go grab that thing before someone else does!
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Dustin Kleingartner


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Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 1:23 pm    
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I would take it as a sign that such a nice guitar happens to be available and priced very fairly right when you are looking... talking about that Sierra, of course
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Steve Green


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Gulfport, MS, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 2:36 pm    
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Those Sierras are amazing guitars. I think MSRP was around $1,400. I used to own serial # 037, until I traded it for a Fender AVRI Telecaster. Check out forum member Doug Beaumier's videos on the Sierra Lapsteel.

Walking After Midnight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY7UehpsaFQ

My Blue Heaven:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ8j6E3Ul5s

Blue Skies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtY5b6l7uNE

It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYU-mBQLF54
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Jack Hanson


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San Luis Valley, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 6:48 pm    
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Jordan, here's a brand-new 8-string within your budget:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=293235

I have one of Ron's guitars that I purchased used from a member of this Forum, and can attest to its exceptional quality. Not only is the workmanship impeccable, but the sound and playability of the RAM Speakeasy is top-notch.

You could not possibly go wrong dealing with Ron Mielzynski. He has been extremely helpful to me answering my questions and assisting with my setup, even though I am not the original owner of the instrument.
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Jordan Beyer

 

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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 8:00 pm    
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I think I will buy the Sierra, thanks to everyone who help me decide

Many thanks, Jordan
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Jack Hanson


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Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 8:04 pm    
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Jordan Beyer wrote:
I think I will buy the Sierra...

A wise decision.
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Jordan Beyer

 

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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 8:15 pm    
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Jack, how will I buy the guitar off him? I'm new to this
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 23 Nov 2015 8:20 pm    
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I just posted and answer to your question in this thread below where you asked it again.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2456261#2456261
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