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Jeffrey Smith


From:
Harvest, Alabama, USA
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2017 12:16 am    
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Does anyone know how one would go about talking with someone regarding ordering an Excel steel?

I don't do Facebook, so the fact that there is a Facebook page doesn't help me. Is there a dealer / representative in the US?

I have some special requirements and so buying an existing guitar is not a good option for me (height, copedant).

Thanks,
Jeff
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Billy Carr

 

From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2017 1:41 am     Excel
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Check the EXCEL website. Lots of info available. "Excel Pedal Steel Guitars". Got my Excel in Feb.2014, brand new. Zero issues and still hasn't broke a string. Very pleased with mine. Thanks.
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Lane Gray


From:
Topeka, KS
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2017 6:01 am    
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I believe Bill Ferguson is a dealer.
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Len Amaral

 

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Rehoboth,MA 02769
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2017 6:51 am    
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Definitely purchase through a dealer. I ordered one direct many years ago and got nailed with a huge shipping cost and rediculous charge at Customs bringing the guitar in.

Very nice guitar and was sorry I sold it.
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Jerry Overstreet


From:
Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2017 7:42 am    
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Maybe try Bill Stafford in Gulfport Miss. Contact info in this thread. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=305749&highlight=
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Doc Hall

 

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Galveston, Tx
Post  Posted 10 Jan 2017 7:13 am    
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I bought mine recently by going through the website. You have to be sure that you get your communications right and re-check what has been requested over the course of the build. Other than that, I got what I wanted and it's an impressive guitar. Customs is unpredictable and can result in extra work on your end.
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Douglas Schuch


From:
Valencia, Philippines
Post  Posted 10 Jan 2017 3:34 pm    
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I know Keith Bolog just took delivery of a new D-10 from Excel. You could contact him via the forum and ask how he went about it. I found him very willing to share info on the Excels. I think the biggest concern might be Mitsuo's age - 87, I think? Very interesting instruments, with many innovations.
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Rick Kreuziger


From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
Post  Posted 10 Jan 2017 5:42 pm    
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I ordered mine last year about this time. I contacted Mitsuo via email. Build time was very quick.
I had it shipped the cheaper method of two offered and it arrived USPS with no customs charges.
Payments were done with bank wires. It pays to shop on that, fees can be expensive.
I was careful to keep my English simple and direct. I had no problem getting what I ordered. He built me a wonderful instrument.
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Mike Vallandigham

 

From:
Martinez, CA
Post  Posted 10 Jan 2017 9:20 pm    
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I own a S12 Excel Superb that I love dearly.
I bought mine already made from Scotty's, but I've emailed Mitsuo afterwards about some things, and he is very responsive, and a pleasure to deal with.

As mentioned, keep in mind the language barrier, and use plain simple English when communicating by email. Thankfully, he understands just fine, because I can't understand one lick of Japanese. Oishi. That's all I know. It means "delicious".
I had no problems.
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Larry Allen


From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
Post  Posted 11 Jan 2017 1:56 pm     Excel
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I have several Excels...the last 2 I ordered direct from Mitzuo...they each took 1 month to build to my specs. The shipping was $160 from Tokyo to Anchorage...no customs taxes....excellent service and guitars, Larry

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Glenn Demichele


From:
(20mi N of) Chicago Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 11 Jan 2017 5:40 pm    
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I got my E9/C6 directly from Mitsou Feb 2016. I got exactly what I asked for, and it's great.
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Bill Ferguson


From:
Milton, FL USA
Post  Posted 12 Jan 2017 4:41 am    
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Bill Stafford is the go to person in the USA.
He and Mitsuo work together very well.
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Jeffrey Smith


From:
Harvest, Alabama, USA
Post  Posted 16 Jan 2017 10:05 pm     Thanks, Everyone!
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Thanks to all for your informative responses.

Jeff Smith
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Melvin Edge

 

From:
Washington, USA
Post  Posted 21 Apr 2017 12:12 pm    
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Hey Larry, what material/finish is the cabinet on that red Excel?
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Larry Allen


From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
Post  Posted 21 Apr 2017 12:55 pm    
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Hi Melvin, it's a red wood grain on aluminum, Guitar weighs 21lbs, Mitsuo offeres several colors n his site....I asked for a Koa but he didn't have it...Larry Smile


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Melvin Edge

 

From:
Washington, USA
Post  Posted 21 Apr 2017 1:01 pm    
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Beautiful!!! I've been thinking of ordering an S10 from him. Thanks for the info.
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Mike Vallandigham

 

From:
Martinez, CA
Post  Posted 21 Apr 2017 2:34 pm    
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While I bought my Excel from Scotty, I've dealt directly with Mitsuo also. He's a great guy and a true gentleman.

He does pretty well with English, which is a good thing, because I don't speak a lick of Japanese.

Only tip I'd give is to keep email communication with him simple and straightforward. No fancy sentence structure, long run-on sentences or esoteric words. Be clear adn to the point.

Go for it, you'll love your guitar. I prize mine.
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Larry Allen


From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
Post  Posted 21 Apr 2017 4:55 pm     Excel
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Douglas....FYI Mitsuo is an amazing builder and picker...you'd never guess his age if you met him.... Larry Embarassed
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Melvin Edge

 

From:
Washington, USA
Post  Posted 26 Apr 2017 6:34 pm    
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Are those tone knobs on the endplates Larry?
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Larry Allen


From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
Post  Posted 26 Apr 2017 9:20 pm    
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Melvin, the top knob is a tone control, cuts highs for jazz, etc..under it is the out Jack..Larry Shocked

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