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Topic: What's the "Stage One" of D-10's?? |
Jim Fogarty
From:
Phila, Pa, USA
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 11:01 am |
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So, I've had my Stage One for a year or so, and I'm having a blast. Great steel, and a great deal.
But, I've also been spending time on a C6 nonpedal 8 string steel, and enjoying THAT.
So, of course, I can't help but think........hmmmm, maybe I should be considering a D-10 at some point in the future. (Gods forbid we ever be satisfied with what we have!)
With that in mind, I know Doug doesn't do a D-10, but what's in the same ballpark, in terms of quality, price, functionality, etc?
Basically, what's a screaming deal on a high quality, simple D-10?
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 11:25 am
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I don't know if there is one if you're considering a new one. Only thing that comes to mind is the GFI Expo that goes for around 3.5K with 8 & 4.
Sierra used to build one called the Artist that was sort of a basic entry level D10, but they've long since been discontinued. |
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 11:29 am
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Jimmie Hudson, perhaps could get you fixed up? 704-986-6481
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Scott Duckworth
From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 1:52 pm
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If you like the pull release mechanism of the Stage One, you'd love a good used Marlen D-10. Tone to the bone.
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Paul Sutherland
From:
Placerville, California
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 1:55 pm
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Lowest prices I've seen for a new D-10 would be Desert Rose ($3600) and the Mullen Royal Precision ($4100). Either would probably be very good.
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David Mitchell
From:
Tyler, Texas
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 2:14 pm
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| What about the Sierra Artist D-10 ? I've seen those go for ridiculously cheap prices and as for as mechanics they cut no corners. The mechanics are better than some guitars costing twice the price and you get a loaded all pull triple raise/lower changer. They are not the prettiest thing in the world and I believe they are all aluminum but from your post you appear to be looking for bang for the buck and that would be my choice. |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 25 Sep 2017 5:10 pm
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| The best value in a D-10 would be a used MSA or Dekley. Lots of them around, reasonable price, very good mechanically. If you buy one from someone that actually plays, you shouldn't have problems with adjustments. No need to be afraid to buy a used guitar. |
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Ian Rae
From:
Redditch, England
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Posted 26 Sep 2017 2:45 am
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| Bill Moore wrote: |
| buy one from someone that actually plays |
That is golden advice for any instrument!
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Joseph Napolitano
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2017 6:22 pm
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| I think you'll love playing D10. Go for it. You'll be able to get a good deal on a nice used one...many different brands. |
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Jim Fogarty
From:
Phila, Pa, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2017 6:39 pm
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Thanks.
BTW....no matter what, I'm not looking to buy now!! So, all of you sending me emails and PM's, thanks (I guess).......but unless you're giving me a steel, it ain't happening!
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Chris Sattler
From:
Hunter Valley, Australia
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Posted 26 Sep 2017 11:42 pm
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| Old Sho Buds wont set you back much. Some here will swear by the tone. I had one years ago and loved the sound but not the weight. |
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Joseph Carlson
From:
Grass Valley, California, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2017 5:31 pm
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| If you're patient you can grab a used carter for around $1700 - $1800. |
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Kevin Fix
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 28 Sep 2017 5:36 pm D 10
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| I may have one of my Super Pros for sale in a couple weeks. D 10, 8+4. On a scale of 1 to 10 it is about a 8 appearance wise and 10 mechanicaly. Replaced all the pot metal knee brackets already. Ready to play. $2400.00 shipped in the lower 48. |
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 29 Sep 2017 12:53 am
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| Jim, IMHO, buy a used one, look for old Sho Buds, P/P Emmons (which I think will hold their value for years to come), MSA Classics, and for newer steels, a used Carter, Fessenden, or Mullen. I think you could find a good D10 for around $2500, or even less, if you are patient, but an Emmons P/P will be in the $3500 range. The P/P Emmons are great steels, but are a bit harder to work on, they hold their value and I really don't see them getting any cheaper. Old Sho Buds sound great but they are not quite as sought after as the P/P Emmons. MSA's are great guitars, but they are heavy and not as popular as the Sho Buds or the P/P's. The Carters, Fessenden's and Mullen's are great all pull guitars and you really can't go wrong with any of those brands. This is just my opinion, and I'm sure a lot of other steel players will disagree with me. Best of luck on your search, you'll love having a C6 neck. As much as I love the tone of the older steels, if I were you, I would look for one of the newer brands I mentioned with at least 8 pedals and 7 knee levers, it would last you for years, and its harder to add knee levers to the older guitars. |
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