| Author |
Topic: New Sierra Purchase Experience |
Michael Hill
From:
Arizona, USA
|
Posted 28 Nov 2021 1:52 pm |
|
In early 2021 I started the process of ordering a New Sierra psg. I contacted Ross Shafer and outlined the basics of what I wanted. Ross gave an estimated timeline and I put down a deposit.
As my order made came closer to the front of the line I had several detailed conversations with Ross to finalize the specifications. Wood type, color, inlay options, number of changers, copedant and electronics. Ross provided feedback to my questions and referred me to some other owners who were willing to share their opinions.
I've had the guitar for around a month now and I'm really pleased. I can't think of anything I would change.
The one thing I was hoping for the most was tuning stability and the New Sierra really excels here. According to both my ears and my tuner, there is no detectable cabinet drop or hysteresis. This makes it a real joy to play.
All the changers are very smooth and the timing for multi-string changes is spot on.
A huge thanks to Ross Shafer for designing and building these!
Last edited by Michael Hill on 28 Nov 2021 7:50 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
|
 |
Jon Snyder
From:
Nevada, USA
|
Posted 28 Nov 2021 6:08 pm
|
|
| That is a beautiful guitar. Enjoy. |
|
|
|
Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
|
Posted 29 Nov 2021 6:48 pm
|
|
Mike, I'm not quite seeing how-to tune that. Are the cap screws string locks or tuners or both? RP
_________________
Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
|
|
|
Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
|
Posted 30 Nov 2021 1:13 am
|
|
Oh My! Incredibly Gorgeous!
_________________
Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
|
|
|
Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
|
Posted 30 Nov 2021 6:27 am
|
|
Welcome to the Sierra family. That is a beautiful guitar. Ross does wonderful work and a great fellow to deal with.
_________________
I survived the sixties! |
|
|
|
Charley Paul
From:
California, USA
|
Posted 30 Nov 2021 8:13 am
|
|
| Beautiful guitar! And Ross is an absolute gem of a human being! |
|
|
|
Michael Hill
From:
Arizona, USA
|
Posted 30 Nov 2021 9:04 am
|
|
| Ron Pruter wrote: |
| Mike, I'm not quite seeing how-to tune that. Are the cap screws string locks or tuners or both? RP |
The cap screws lock the string down like you thought.
The guitar comes with a double sided tuning wrench. 1 side is a socket for tuning the changers as expected. The other side is an allen key for tuning the open strings. There are small holes to access the tuning screws.
On the negative side, tuning requires a tool. On the plus side, it's a compact and sleek design.
 |
|
|
|
Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
|
Posted 30 Nov 2021 3:27 pm
|
|
Thx Mike.
_________________
Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
|
|
|
John Hyland
From:
South Australia
|
Posted 30 Nov 2021 11:31 pm
|
|
| The attachment to the pedal looks a bit different - do you have a closer photo to show how it works? |
|
|
|
Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
|
Posted 1 Dec 2021 8:58 am
|
|
Thanks for your post Michael, I'm so glad you like your new Sierra so much. I love building these contraptions, knowing my customers are happy with my work, makes me love it even more!
Thanks also to all y'all for the kind comments. "Gem of a human being" though....there are definitely those who would disagree, but thank you for that wonderful compliment Charley, I'll take it!
John Hyland here's a link to page six of the Sierra thread which shows the pedals up close and in personal. pics are toward the bottom of the page.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=316783&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75 |
|
|
|
John Hyland
From:
South Australia
|
Posted 1 Dec 2021 2:59 pm
|
|
Thanks Ross
Looks great ( as the does the whole guitar)
So, if I understand the j shape pin pushes out and springs back in to catch a hole in the base of the rod? but if that is the case I dont quite understand why there are three positions as the tip of the j pin can only engage the rod in two positions.
cheers John |
|
|
|
John Hyland
From:
South Australia
|
Posted 1 Dec 2021 11:26 pm
|
|
| John Hyland wrote: |
.... but if that is the case I dont quite understand why there are three positions as the tip of the j pin can only engage the rod in two positions.
cheers John |
Please ignore - I see what is happening for three positions |
|
|
|
Ken Mizell
From:
Lakeland, Florida, 33809, USA
|
Posted 3 Dec 2021 6:24 am
|
|
Beautiful guitar. The satin finish on the metal is really nice looking. The use of carbon fiber is different and unique, but it makes good sense.
_________________
Steeless. |
|
|
|
