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Steven Cummings

 

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Texas
Post  Posted 11 Dec 2019 4:05 am    
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Just curious as to which of the Magnatone lap steels are considered to be "high end".

What do you like/dislike about them?

Is there something you would do to improve the guitar?
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Frank James Pracher


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Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 11 Dec 2019 7:14 am    
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The G65 and G70 Models are generally thought of as their higher end models.. The Troubadour models are generally considered a "mid grade" instrument.. the small MOT models (like the one in my profile pic) are often referred to as "student models".. They all have their charm..
The 8 string models tend to be in the higher to mid grade instruments..
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Steve Marinak


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Man O War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Post  Posted 11 Dec 2019 4:15 pm    
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I recently purchased a Troubador single 6 string. I wasn't expecting much. But, I haven't put it down in two weeks. Everyone in the family listening to me practice comments how nice it sounds too...which is not normal for them! LOL
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 12 Dec 2019 6:55 pm     Twin neck
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Not sure where in the 'professional' hierarchy this one sits but I LOVE it. The tone has a wide sweep (maybe a little muddy on the lower side) but is responsive and tight. It plays so easy...fretboard markings, weight on knees, scale length etc. Giged with it many times!!
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Bill Sinclair


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Waynesboro, PA, USA
Post  Posted 12 Dec 2019 7:45 pm    
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Wow, what a cool double neck Jeff! Here's my Aloha cast aluminum and plexiglass - speculated to have been built by Magnatone. Is there a Maggie love thread? If not, maybe this should be it.

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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 13 Dec 2019 1:28 pm    
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Nice Bill...and unusual!
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