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Topic: Fender Pedal Steel, 3+4?
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Chris LeDrew
Member From: Newfoundland, Canada
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posted 24 November 2006 04:21 PM
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Does anybody know anything about the rodded Fender pedal steels that had 3+4? I know a guy with one for sale. I haven't seen it yet, but seem to recall some talk about these guitars here on forum a while back. It's not the Maverick-type or the 400, but a Pro model Fender pedal steel. He said it was red, rodded, and had 4 factory knees. I'm going to see it on Sunday or Monday. Any info in the meantime would be great. Thanks. |
Bob Tuttle
Member From: San Angelo, Tx, USA
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posted 24 November 2006 05:21 PM
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These were made by Sho-Bud and had a Super Pro undercarriage. |
Chris LeDrew
Member From: Newfoundland, Canada
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posted 24 November 2006 05:30 PM
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Thanks, Bob.....I've since found some old threads, after a bit of digging. It's apparently an Artist 10.Anybody have any idea what the Artist 10 with 3+4 would be worth in excellent condition? |
Casey Lowmiller
Member From: Wichita, Ks
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posted 24 November 2006 06:04 PM
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You lucky devil!!!I've been looking for one of those for years!!! Depending on the price, you better snatch it up...if you don't let me know...I'd be interested. If you do buy it & get a great deal...lie & say you paid a fortune for it...it will make me feel alot better  Casey ------------------
Known Coast to Coast as
"The Man with The Plan" Carter-Starter, Fender Pedal 800, Fender Champion, Guyatone Double-neck, a cheap Artisan & a Homemade Double-neck!
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Bob Knight
Member From: Bowling Green KY
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posted 24 November 2006 06:17 PM
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Chris,
The Fender S10 Artist is worth $500-$750, depending on over all condition. They were lacking in tone and the tuning keys weren't the greatest.Bob |
Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 24 November 2006 07:40 PM
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I agree with Bob regarding the tuning keys and value, although they've gone for more. The tone's more subjective - they were made by Shubud, and it seems like Shobud was aiming for their type of sound. I find them (well, the entire two of them I've seen) pretty shill sounding. It's possible a pickup change could mellow it some, but they just seem to have a lot of top end.Some seem to really like them, so there must be some appeal. I'm a Fender guy, though, and have not been all that attracted. I guess my experience with the Maverick version soured me on the whole cheesy amp-logo-and-black-tolex design that indicated Fender had totally lost interest...hence the fact they're not Fender except for the nameplate. |
Chris Allen Burke
Member From: Signal Hill, CA
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posted 24 November 2006 11:58 PM
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Hey Chris,
One of my students owns a black one. 3X4. When he first brought it to me I suggested a few mods to bring it up to playability.
1) I trashed the pick-up and replaced it with a JW True-tone. A wonderful improvment but beware I had to route the tail piece a bit to fit.
2) It is a 2 over 2 changer with little room to add much. However I did get away with F# compensators as well as 2 extra pulls on the knees.
3) There is no room for a 1/2 stop on the RKR so you just have to live with Eb - D.
4) It is very light in nature. Too much knee motion and it may jump a little.
5) The ash tray head stock tuners can not be changed. (Built into the design), so you have to live with a sort of restrictive tuning ability. Change the strings a little more often and you should do OK.
6) It is very light and good for travel.
Good Luck,
Keeponapicin'
CAB |
Chris LeDrew
Member From: Newfoundland, Canada
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posted 26 November 2006 05:35 PM
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Thanks, guys............CAB, I saw the guitar today. Your description of the guitar is right on the money, and I appreciate the heads-up on the possible upgrades. Casey, I'm sending you an email. |
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