Bob Scharf
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2016 4:51 pm |
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Pedal Steel Guitar. Made by Ray Krick of Rochester IN. May 20, 1998, (dated). 10 string, 6 pedal, 2 levers. Very well made, very detailed, and finished. All I know about Mr. Krick, he was a jeweler, and pedal steel guitar maker / player. This guitar came from his estate sale. Works great, very strong pickup. The first picture was taken with the clear plastic cover installed.
The relationship between the levers, pedals, and strings are as follows. This was checked using the mechanical linkage connections ;
Pedals, Left to Right (seated in the players position), (1 thru 6). Â Strings numbered as they are, 1 thru 10, #1 being the farthest from the player.
Pedal #1, currently not connected to any string(s)
Pedal #2, connected to string #5 (push)
Pedal #3, connected to strings #3, 6, & 9 (push 3 & 6, pull 9)
Pedal #4, connected to string #9 (pull)
Pedal #5 not connected to any string(s)
Pedal #6, not connected to any string(s)
Left lever, connected to string #4
Right lever, connected to strings #7, 8, & 10 (pull)
It appears the connection combinations are almost limitless, and a matter of personal playing preference.
The “crossrods†for the pedal linkages are .250†OD. There are (5) single hole bellcranks, and (3) 5 hole bellcranks, that are not being utilized at this time.
Other than a few fingerprints, this instrument is in near mint condition. I have worked as a machinist / fabricator for a very long time. This instrument is a top quality piece of equipment, with great attention paid to finish and detail. There was not much expense spared in the quality of workmanship that went into this. There is some manner of battery powered circuitry under the fretboard, maybe some intricate lighting?
Custom made hardcase, for transporting between gigs. Clear plastic cover, leg, and connector rod rollup.
I can ship this, or meet within a reasonable distance from my home, Zanesville IN 46799. I am in Shipshewana IN every Tuesday & Wednesday. Can bring it along.
I accept cash, certified checks, and paypal. Shipping costs paid by the buyer. This can ship via Greyhound bus, you pickup at your local bus station.
You can check out my ebay feedback, username “trader-bobsâ€
$1050.00 Call or txt 517-206-0074 |
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