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Topic: 1993 Schild S12 Universal 7/5 LOWERED to $2200 |
Hans Holzherr
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Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 3:08 am |
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I am selling my Schild S12 built in 1993. This guitar has been maintenance-free for 25 years except for an occasional squeaky pull rod, still works fine and is a delight to play. Stainless steel changer, keyless design, with Franklin pedal in position 0. Telonics 128PW pickup installed, George L’s E66 as spare. Excellent sustain. Split tuning. Gauged rollers. Raise helper springs adjustable through the endplate.
The body was relacquered a few years ago after some marred edges and corners were fixed, which unfortunately resulted in color mismatches, but which are less visible under normal light than under direct sunlight as in the photos. The case in the photos is fairly light (about 23 kg or 50 pounds with guitar). It is very compact. I also have a heavy flight case that originally came with the steel. Shipping of the steel in its light case from Switzerland to the USA would be around 150 USD. The buyer would have to pay import fees.
Asking 2200 USD + shipping.
The copedent is not standard U12 in that the 8th string E to D change is on a knee lever (LKR) as opposed to a floor pedal, which I find more convenient.
http://www.banjo-tabs.com/misc/walk%20through_mixdown.mp3 is a sound clip I recorded with the following settings on my Nashville 112: bass 4.5 o’clock, mid 9 o’clock, shift 1 o’clock, treble 3 o’clock, presence 12 o’clock. More presence and less bass would have provided a better tone I think.
The Wiesner also made in Switzerland was an exact copy of the 1993 Schild. Here, French steeler Jean-Yves Lozac’h appears to be playing his red Schild U12 on which he put a Wiesner logo for unknown reasons:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIS_bLljUbI
Here, Lozac’h plays his Wiesner (probably made from left over parts after the death of Paul Wiesner), obviously with different amp / settings:http://www.banjo-tabs.com/misc/Jean%20Yves%20Lozach_Michel%20Ghuzel.mp3
The newer Schild pedal steels (from 2005 onward) are different guitars in both design and tone. I am going out on a limb here, but I think that the 1993 Schild / Wiesner mechanics are comparable to today’s US steel guitars.
Last edited by Hans Holzherr on 28 Mar 2018 3:53 am; edited 4 times in total |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 9:31 am
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Screaming' deal even with shipping to the US! Good luck on your sale Hans.
I met Peter in Bern when were were both building bicycle frames back in the '80's. Smart guy, does great work! |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 9:54 am
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| Thanks, Ross! Did you work with Peter in a team back then? Have you been in touch with him ever since? |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 10:08 am
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At the time my company "Salsa Cycles" was selling lots of stuff in Switzerland through a distributor there in Bern. I was taken to meet him at this shop by a mutual friend.
I think I may have seen him again a time or two in subsequent years. I sent him a howdy doo email 9 or 10 years ago after I'd caught the psg bug and we exchanged an email or two. |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 10:18 am
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| I see. I just wondered if you are aware that he became severly ill. He eventually recovered, but has slowed down and become tired. One or two years ago he was taken with the idea to bring his steel to a US convention, but nowadays he isn't enthusiastic about the idea anymore. Too bad. |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 10:26 am
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That is one fine looking machine!! 
Erv |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Steven Black
From:
Gahanna, Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 3:50 pm Reply on Shilds U12 pedal steel guitar
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| I am interested in the Shilds U12, what setup does it have? My name is Steve Black and I live in the United States, my number is 614-562-2291,email is Black43230@yahoo.com I have been dying to get one of Peter Shilds newer steel guitars, I have an older one, much older guitar. Call or text me or email me, I have never sent money over seas, I could transfer by xoom. |
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Jon Zimmerman
From:
California, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 6:38 pm
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 What Ross, Erv said. That this marvel was built in '93? Some 25 years along and still looks .. contemporary!! Stunning.
B0b: could that white device simply reduce hysteresis (sp) or sympathetic string noise? |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 9:52 pm
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b0b and Jon:
The white thing under the strings is a piece of paper with the cent deviations for tuning. BTW, I installed a second pickup output on the left side of the back apron for plugging in the tuner. I attach the tuner to the left leg because I have to look at the 'keyhead' to make sure I turn the right screw - ergonomics. |
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Jon Zimmerman
From:
California, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 10:04 pm
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| Makes 'cents' to me Hans...my thanks! 🎼 |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 24 Jan 2018 10:10 pm
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| Steve: Email sent. |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 1 Feb 2018 11:09 am
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| Here's an update on the sale: There were 4 interested parties, of which the first one changed his mind for a reason that had nothing to do with the guitar. I am currently trying to get in touch with the one next in line.... |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 16 Feb 2018 7:21 am
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| Still available. |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 20 Feb 2018 11:11 pm
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| TTT |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 21 Feb 2018 5:19 am
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Wow. Sometimes I wish I lived in Europe . . . . and didn't have 3 PSGs already!!!
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 6 Mar 2018 1:22 am
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| Still available. |
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James Winger
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 6 Mar 2018 10:08 am
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| Ross Shafer wrote: |
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Hey Ross loved your stuff during that era (I used to live on my bike..literally..you aren't homeless if you are on "bike tour" )
Who knows, if I can learn to play these damn things, maybe I'll have a second round of using stuff you're involved with
The sheer gizmotronics of these music beasts it is reminding me of FS growing pains in the 90s (I think I had all the worst designs..I still lust for these weird suspension cranks I only saw as prototype I think truvative took ownership of it, but I don't know if it ever produced) |
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Norbert Dengler
From:
germany
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Posted 6 Mar 2018 8:49 pm
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| from top to bottom, even the case, these guitars are unmatched in precision and quality! |
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James Winger
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 6 Mar 2018 9:44 pm
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| just out of curiosity, anyone have thoughts on what US import dutis would be |
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John Roche
From:
England
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Posted 7 Mar 2018 2:25 am
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whats it weigh in the case? I'm in Spain and could be interested if shipping was reasonable...
Last edited by John Roche on 7 Mar 2018 2:27 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 7 Mar 2018 2:25 am
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| James Winger wrote: |
| just out of curiosity, anyone have thoughts on what US import dutis would be |
According to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Chapter 92 https://hts.usitc.gov/current, 5% or 5.4%, provided I am reading this right. |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 7 Mar 2018 2:29 am
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| John: 50 pounds. Shipping to Spain: 68 EUR. |
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 11 Mar 2018 10:27 pm
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| TTT |
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