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Topic: George L Pickup Recommendation for Lap Steel |
Joshua Clements
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Tifton, Georgia.
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Posted 10 Nov 2020 7:45 pm |
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Bob Allen is building me a new frying pan. I am trying to figure out which George L should go in it. I play old country, gospel, and some Hawaiian, mostly in A6 tuning. I play through a Fender 5e3 Tweed Deluxe clone. What would you all recommend: E-66, EON, TW, PF-1, or SS-10?
Thanks for any suggestions. |
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Mike Auman
From:
North Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2020 8:10 pm
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I had the same issue a while back and put this together, maybe it will be helpful. For what it's worth, I settled on an SS-10 for mine, but let your ears be your guide... By the way, Bob does great work, I think you'll be happy. Mike
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=359618&highlight=
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Morgan Scoggins
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2020 4:41 am
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Hi Joshua,
I have the Melbert steel SN #337 that I bought first from Bob a few years ago and later sold it to you and now I have it back. It has the George L SS10 pickup and it it probably the best pickup for that kind of lap steel.
Lots of luck with the new Melbert Frypan. I am sure Bob will do a god job building it for you.
I guess we both like the same style of music. I play Western Swing, Gospel, Old Country ( mostly Hank Williams Sr) and Hawaiian.
When you get the new lap steel, I would appreciate you sending me a video or soundtrack of you playing something Hawaiian. No hurry, just when you get a chance.
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2020 6:59 am
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Joshua,
Let me know if I can help you possibly save some money on a George L's pickup.
Happy to help fellow steelers.
bferguson1947@gmail.com
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Paul McEvoy
From:
Baltimore, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2020 10:28 am
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I have a George L in my Melbert and I like it, but would you maybe happier with lap steel pickup vs a pedal pickup for the music you play? A Lollar or something?
Not an expert at all. |
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Joshua Clements
From:
Tifton, Georgia.
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Posted 11 Nov 2020 4:39 pm
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Thanks for the comments. Mike, I am finding your post hugely helpful and informative. I've had a Melbert and a Remmington, both with George Ls. I love the sound in both and would like to stay with the brand.
Mr. Morgan, I will definitely send you a video when I can. Thanks for all your help through the years. |
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