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Topic: ISO - intermediate level Pedal Steel |
Andrew Danner
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2022 7:46 am |
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Hello Forum Memebers.
Lots of talented players on this forum. I'm out here alone in the Wilderness trying to build my chops on a beginner model and finding its limitations.
I'm currently playing on an MSA Red Baron (3+1), and am looking to step up to the next level Pedal Steel.
I'm in WNC, Jackson Co, and would prefer to do local 2-3 hrs away, but am open to non-local.
I'm not super firm on what I'm looking for but my idea of what I'm looking for is a single necker in E9, a double necker e9/C6, or even a 12-stringer, but I'd likely need a little advice before jumping into that. Must have a case.
I can't afford a $3000 pedal steel, looking more in the one to two grand range, but you know, if you've got something that's relatively in that range please let me know. I have a feeling that puts me in the 40-50 year old PSG range, with some wear & tear, and sech. I'm ok with a little dings and sech, but must be functionable right out of the case. Please no projects.
Looking forward to getting some responses from you.
Photos would be great, any info, comments, whatever.
Thanks,
Andrew |
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2022 12:26 pm
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Andrew my thoughts are by new or used these Brands.
Stage one
Zum Encore
Jackson Maverick
Justice
GFi
BMI
Show Pro
There's more brands the forum members may recommend.
These Brands are still in business an sell parts if you want too add pedals , knees or buy parts. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 4 Aug 2022 2:10 am
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| I've never considered anything an "intermediate" steel guitar. Its the entry level guitars and the rest. |
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Andrew Danner
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2022 9:54 am
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Thanks Johnie
Somebody has made me an offer on a GFI student model, also looking at a Dekley 12 stringer.
Any thoughts on those two?
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Andrew my thoughts are by new or used these Brands.
Stage one
Zum Encore
Jackson Maverick
Justice
GFi
BMI
Show Pro
There's more brands the forum members may recommend.
These Brands are still in business an sell parts if you want too add pedals , knees or buy parts. |
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 4 Aug 2022 10:31 am
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The price points on those two are attractive,I bet. Dekleys are pro level, very solidly built but a bit heavy. The GFI would be a step up from your MSA but why not step a bit more? I’m partial to Justice guitars. They give you lots of bang for your bucks.
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 5 Aug 2022 2:14 am
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| The GFI student model is limited and should not be considered for a step up. At a minimum for a GFI is an Expo model. |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 5 Aug 2022 5:39 am
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| Dekleys are solid and I am told get an excellent sound. Pro guitars. And this one is a 12 string! That's the one I'd go for. |
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Nicholas Scott
From:
Norfolk, VA USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2022 5:46 am
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Emmons D10 PP, Peavey Nashville 112, Quilter Steelaire, Goodrich OMNI VP, And Sarno Black Box, Walker Steel Seat |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 5 Aug 2022 6:20 am
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Tommy Huff
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2022 6:05 am steel
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Andrew Danner
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2022 10:31 am
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Hey All,
Thanks for all the great input from everybody and all the offers.
Ya'll are all truly a great bunch.
I ended up picking up a Dekley S12 yesterday, 7 pedals 3 knee levers. Still needs a little setup work, and I don't have my head totally wrapped around it (it was just yesterday). I know A,B,C the LKL raises E, the RKR lowers E, and I'm in the wilderness from there! |
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