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Ryan Taylor
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 27 Jul 2020 9:12 pm |
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| Hi everyone! I’m looking to take the steel plunge. I’m an accomplished musician and play slide and lap but never have played a pedal. I’m looking to start with an s10 , but I want to get something that’s gonna be good for the long haul and sound good recorded. Looking to spend up to about 2500 used. What would you guys recommend? Thanks! |
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Jeremy Reeves
From:
Chatham, IL, USA
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 8:33 am
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That's a great deal for the MSA, Ryan!
Also 1. Check the Forum's list.
2. Check with Tom Cass up in Baldwinville.
3. Check with John Widgren in southern Connecticut.
Tommy and John are ace restorers. |
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Leo Grassl
From:
Madison TN
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 9:14 am
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Hey Ryan,
Congrats on your decision to get a steel! As Chris said, Tommy Cass and John Widgren no whats up with steels in your neck of the woods. You cant go wrong buying a used Axe from either of them and they both usually have quality guitars for sale. 3 pedals and 4 knee levers is plenty fro an E9 tuning.
If I was to buy a new single E9 guitar within your budget today I would easily choose the Stage One guitar or a Justice Pro Lite model or Junior model. These guitars have excellent tone and all sound good recorded as you mentioned was important.
Leo G |
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Lee Warren
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 11:16 am
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Hi Ryan,
There are a number of good options in your price range.
One that I can highly recommend, from personal experience, is a Zum Encore from Doug Earnest.
http://stageonesteelguitars.com/encore_pedal_steel_guitar
For what it’s worth, I also own an Emmons and Derby, and find that the Encore feels, plays and sounds just as good as both those guitars.
Doug Earnest is also a great guy to deal with.
Lee |
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Jim Kennedy
From:
Brentwood California, USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 11:49 am
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Hudson and Justice guitars are also selling 3&4 E9 setups in the $1500 range. I have been considering one from either of these builders. Google them and take a look.
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 11:57 am
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I would caution you against buying old used pedal steel guitars that aren't supported anymore. It might be the best or it might be the worst. Thing is you won't know.
Buy as new a modern guitar as you can afford. Modern builds are lighter weight and have the most modern mechanics and changer capabilities, plus parts are more available and support from the builder can be obtained.
New players need to weed out all the negative possibilities and unknowns particularly when just starting out blind. JMO. |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 12:07 pm
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Having owned one, I think the Zum Encore is absolutely ridiculous bang for the buck. If you pick up a new one, you won't have to sweat mechanics and adjustments.
And I agree with all the other recommendations above. |
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 3:38 pm
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Easier to say what not to get. People don't like to get negative and and argumentative though. PM me if you want my opinions. Good luck and welcome aboard. Ron
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Dennis Montgomery
From:
Western Washington
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