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Topic: BSG. Anyone familiar with them? |
Scott Nipper
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Folsom, California, USA
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John Swain
From:
Winchester, Va
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Posted 7 Mar 2017 5:38 pm |
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| DON Burrows built these guitars, very well made! A good step up from a Carter starter. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 7 Mar 2017 5:47 pm
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Heckuva deal, I'd say! Made in Ohio by Don Burroughs, the BSG was a lot like the early Zums and Classic MSAs in design. They're heavy, built like a tank, and sound pretty good, too. I'd rank this guitar as better than any of the modern student or so-called intermediate (semi-pro) guitars out there. Guitars of this quality rarely sell for that kind of price.  |
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Ned McIntosh
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 7 Mar 2017 8:56 pm
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The BSG is one of the most under-appreciated steels around, thoroughly modern in design and construction and they have a great sound (with the usual caveats about the player, etc). Real sleepers!
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 8 Mar 2017 6:42 am
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that is a heck of a deal !
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Jeff Harbour
From:
Western Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 Mar 2017 12:44 pm
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Speaking of BSG's... Anybody know if Don is still building steels? His website's been down for a while, but I have in fact seen him post about building legs very recently.
As for the original question I agree with all comments. I've seen several BSG steels at shows, some on demo for sale and some owned by players. They are every bit as good as the other guys have said. |
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LaVern Skarzenski
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North East,Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 8 Mar 2017 4:33 pm
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I own a S10, 3p, 4l that Don built for me. It is well built, a bit heavier than my GFI, but a great sounding and playing steel that I think is a large step up from a Carter starter. Unfortunately I don't think Don is building anymore , but can't say for sure.
LaVern
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