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Topic: New dobro simulator out!
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John Lacey
Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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posted 18 January 2006 01:44 PM
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I just copped a KickinSteel DBS7 dobro simulator from Stewart Schneider and it's a great little unit. It's about the size of a cigarette pack (American) and has a power switch and gain controls along with an easy to reach on/off switch to engage the unit. The battery is replaced easily in the back with a small door that opens easily and I imagine the life on a battery is fairly long. It's sounds as good as other dobro simulator's I've tried and the price point is very reasonable. Also, because of it's small size, it fits into your stool easily. Check it out at mstadiumvision@aol |
Russ Wever
Member From: San Diego, California
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posted 18 January 2006 03:04 PM
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or check it out -> h e r e Thanks for the 'heads-up' on this, John.
Has me curious to play/hear one.
Perhaps you'll come back with the 'full report' after you've played it a while. ~Russ |
Bobby Boggs
Member From: Pendleton SC
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posted 18 January 2006 05:21 PM
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Cool. Anyone know anything about this Co.Do they make good stuff or junk?? Thanks....bb |
John Lacey
Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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posted 19 January 2006 06:35 AM
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Bobby, I've been using the KS30, a buffer amp and a fuzz tone for about a year and it does what it supposed to do. I think that all of Stewart's products are consistent. |
Keith Murrow
Member From: Wichita, KS, USA
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posted 19 January 2006 09:04 AM
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..[This message was edited by Keith Murrow on 25 May 2006 at 05:34 PM.] |
Gene Jones
Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA
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posted 19 January 2006 10:10 AM
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*[This message was edited by Gene Jones on 19 January 2006 at 02:00 PM.] |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 19 January 2006 11:49 AM
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The price sure seems a LOT better.  |
Jack Stoner
Sysop From: Inverness, Florida
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posted 19 January 2006 12:53 PM
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The Goodrich MatchBro's came with a special plastic with a brass insert bar. It does make a difference to use the bar as you get a more realistic dobro sound. I've played with my regular bar and it its not very realistic for a dobro emulation. Considering I've fooled dobro and bluegrass pickers with my MatchBro and special bar, speaks for itself. |
Gene H. Brown
Member From: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
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posted 24 January 2006 11:14 PM
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Does this particular dobro simulator need a special bar and if so, does it come with one, please?
Thanks
Gene H. Brown------------------
If You Keep Pickin That Thing, It'll Never Heal!
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John Lacey
Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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posted 25 January 2006 07:48 AM
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Gene, it doesn't come with a special bar. It would interesting to try it with the Goodrich bar. |
Gene H. Brown
Member From: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
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posted 25 January 2006 11:51 AM
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Thanks John, but does that mean it won't need a special bar, or that it just doesn't come with one, Thanks in advance, John.
Gene |
Rich Gibson
Member From: Pittsburgh Pa.
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posted 25 January 2006 09:54 PM
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I have a KS10 and like it alot.
Stewart is a cool guy and stands behind his work. |
John Lacey
Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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posted 26 January 2006 05:05 AM
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I don't know, Gene. I guess you could try one and see. It would cut down some sustain, which is lacking in a natural dobro sound. |
John Sluszny
Member From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 26 January 2006 11:38 AM
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How much?Where?Thanx! |
John Lacey
Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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posted 26 January 2006 11:42 AM
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No, Gene, it doesn't come with one. The list is about $250. Canadian including GST (Goods and Service Tax). |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 26 January 2006 08:54 PM
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I believe Scotty still sells the Goodrich plastic bars.------------------
Carter D10 9p/9k, NV400, Korg Triton Le88 Synth, Korg CX-3 organ, Yamaha Motif Rack Module, Regal Dobro, Tele, Gretsch Acoustic. |
John Daugherty
Member From: Rolla, Missouri, USA
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posted 27 January 2006 05:23 AM
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On the website (link provided by Russ) the DBS7 is priced at $200 USD + $10 shipping.------------------
www.phelpscountychoppers.com/steelguitar
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