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Topic: Little Buddy
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Dan Kiel
New Member From: Zeeland, MI, USA
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posted 11 October 2002 03:13 PM
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I found a little Buddy for sale and have never heard of one. Any info would be greatly appreciated. |
Steve Schaefer
Member From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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posted 11 October 2002 06:02 PM
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Stay far far away from a Little Buddy. I have one in the attic. It is a big pile of junk.Steve |
Tommy Mc
Member From: Middlesex VT
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posted 14 October 2002 07:27 PM
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Ditto! This was the first and worst I owned, and was glad to be rid of it. |
Fred Shannon
Member From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas
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posted 14 October 2002 08:02 PM
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Dan, RUN! RUN! RUN fast and don't look back, it may be gaining on you.------------------
The spirit be with you!!
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J Fletcher
Member From: London,Ont,Canada
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posted 16 October 2002 08:59 AM
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delete duplicate post[This message was edited by J Fletcher on 16 October 2002 at 09:06 AM.] |
J Fletcher
Member From: London,Ont,Canada
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posted 16 October 2002 09:04 AM
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Made by the company that made Cougar Guitars, in Michigan I think. A student model with no affiliation to a famous person named "Buddy".....Jerry |
Tim Rowley
Member From: Pinconning, MI, USA
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posted 16 October 2002 10:23 PM
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Jerry is basically correct. The Cougar Steel Guitar Co. (Freeman Cowgar, proprietor) was more or less a later incarnation of the USA Guitar Co that made the Little Buddy steels. Cougar steels are considerably better guitars than the Little Buddy line though.Most of the Little Buddy steels will be in the range of 20 to 25 (or more) years old at this time. Interestingly enough, a few of these had almost no cabinet drop. But to me, even a "pretty good" one feels quite awkward to play. And of course, no universal changer etc. Nevertheless, the Little Buddy steels served their original intended purpose as a simple entry-level pedal steel at a price anyone could afford. Freeman Cowgar and his former partner Chuck Thompson have both passed on now but there are still a number of Little Buddy steels floating around out there. Someday a Little Buddy steel guitar collector may emerge, who knows? Tim R. |
Tony Harris
Member From: England
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posted 17 October 2002 03:19 AM
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Glad you added that last reply - I thought you other guys were maybe being a little harsh. After all, they were cheap guitars. The one I had seemed to play OK to me, although I've never played any other steel. Finally gave up pedals and went to lapsteel. Mmmm - maybe the Little Buddy WAS to blame...! |
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