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Topic: Does anyone make a pedal steel like the old Fenders? |
Mike Neer
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Posted 22 Jul 2024 6:32 am |
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What I mean is, does anyone build a steel that is easily changeable to way the old cable Fenders were?
I am toying with the idea of getting a pedal steel but one that will be used with C6 and have my own changes on it. Is there a remote possibility of this?
I’ve owned quite a few pedal steels, but the one I really enjoyed and wish I still owned was the Fender 800, a single 10-string that I found very easy to set up. Will I have to resort to buying an old instrument like that again?
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Mark Perrodin
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Tucson Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2024 7:09 am maybe, possibly
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2024 8:43 am
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Gene Parsons has played a Fender 800 since Leo gave him one back in the late '60's. He plays a D9 copedent with 8 pedals and 4 knees. They are great sounding guitars and I would not think it would be a problem to set up as you wish.
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 22 Jul 2024 10:04 am
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I've owned a Fender 800 in the past and made many adjustments to it, and liked it very much. But I was just wondering if there is anything comparable on the market today.
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2024 1:46 am
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Mike, I seriously doubt there are any pedal guitars built today that can change the copedent as quickly as the old Fender cable jobs. I am sure that most modern all pull guitars can be readily adjusted with a bit of familiarization.. Pretty easy stuff really. having owned 3 different 800's over the years, I do understand your reasoning. The tuning/copedent can be completely revamped, in just minutes with no tools once you know how they work.. I doubt anyone anywhere makes anything like that these days, but I'll defer to smarter guys than me. I always felt the later[2 up 2 down w/roller nut]Fender pull system was a very good, well engineered setup that would still be 100% viable with some upgrades. Such as nonsoldered pull cables, stainless steel roller drums with bearings and just a few machining upgrades.Perhaps a somewhat smaller, lighter body.. Fender made good pedal steels, but they seemed more interested in selling large quantities of electric guitars and amps, and not dealing with a niche market product.. I wish they had just modernized a really good design and stuck with it a while longer.. There are still a lot of them in use today 60+ years later, so they were certainly well built... In your case, I would seek out another 800,play it, enjoy it,make great music with it, and this time DON'T let it go!.. I did the same thing-loved them, and sold them, and now regret it. They aren't that easy to find anymore, especially really clean ones.. bob
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Earnest Bovine
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Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2024 4:30 am Re: Does anyone make a pedal steel like the old Fenders?
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| Mike Neer wrote: |
does anyone build a steel that is easily changeable to way the old cable Fenders were?
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Will I have to resort to buying an old instrument like that again? |
Kline steels are just as easy to change as Fenders. They are "old instruments" but not as old as Fenders, and they work better. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 23 Jul 2024 7:35 am Re: Does anyone make a pedal steel like the old Fenders?
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| Earnest Bovine wrote: |
| Mike Neer wrote: |
does anyone build a steel that is easily changeable to way the old cable Fenders were?
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Will I have to resort to buying an old instrument like that again? |
Kline steels are just as easy to change as Fenders. They are "old instruments" but not as old as Fenders, and they work better. |
Never a truer word spoken. Kline was my favorite guitar.
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Rick McNamara
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2024 12:35 pm Anyone make steels like the old Fenders
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Hey Mike,
I have a Fender 800 that is in all most new condition. It has 6 pedals mounted but only 5 are cabled. I have been storing it for quite awhile! If you’re interested send me a PM and we will go from there!
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2024 12:48 pm
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There ya go Mike!..
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 24 Jul 2024 2:01 pm
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I think what Mike is asking is whether there are any new cable-operated steels being built today.
I would like to know that, too.
I've had two Fender cable models over the years but had to sell them during lean times. |
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2024 8:14 am
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If a builder would take the basic Fender design and use lighter more precision components, I bet they would sell a lot of them.. Won't happen....
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