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Topic: Question about Fender non-pedal Steels |
Nick Reed
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Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2005 8:46 pm |
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| Were the Fender Deluxe 8 and Deluxe 6 models basicly a single neck Stringmaster? These guitars have 2 pickups but do they feature Leo's Fender/Blender under the bridge cover. I can't find my old 60's Fender catalog that would tell me. Seems interesting that Fender's Japan division still offers these models. http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/e_guitar_bass/steel_guitar.htm [This message was edited by Nick Reed on 13 December 2005 at 09:05 PM.] |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2005 9:22 pm
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| Your right on all counts Nick. I have a Fender Deluxe 8 and it does indeed have the blender control under the pickup cover which flips up. I wonder how much they sell for over there. [This message was edited by Andy Sandoval on 13 December 2005 at 09:34 PM.] |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 13 Dec 2005 9:38 pm
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| Strange that those Japanese FENDERS are not readily available in the US or Canada. They sure look to be a heck of a lot better than what is coming out of China with the FENDER name ! |
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado
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Posted 14 Dec 2005 4:15 am
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Nick,
I have one and just love it! These are commonly nicknamed S-8 (S=Stringmaster) because the deluxe name is also used on one with a trap pup and several amps.
I thinks Leo liked the "Deluxe" name back then...
These are very rare. Finding a good one may take a while.
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Fred Kinbom
From:
Berlin, Germany, via Stockholm, Sweden.
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Posted 14 Dec 2005 4:50 am
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Regarding Fender Japan, I think these are "banned" from being sold by retailers in the US and Europe. The reason being that they are too good! The USA made Fenders are the top ones sold in the US and Europe, and Fender Mexico provides the budget alternative. The Fender Japan guitars are MUCH cheaper than the USA made ones, and in terms of quality not far behind (some say even better).
The other guitarist in my band has a Japanese '62 re-issue Strat from the early 90s. It's an amazing guitar!
Fred |
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Fernando Fernandez
From:
Cadiz,Spain
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Posted 14 Dec 2005 8:02 am
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I agree with you Fred. I have a Japanese tele from 90's and it has a great quality.
Fernando |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 14 Dec 2005 8:44 am
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Fellows
May I interject something here? These guitars were sold to the Japanese shortly after the takeover of the present administration due to the lack of sales by Fender Musical Instruments.
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in Scottsdale Arizona are well aware of the recent popularity of these steel guitars and are readily making plans to once more start building Stringmster D 8 guitars as well as Deluxe 8 string steels. Dont be hasty it will happen. |
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 14 Dec 2005 10:26 am
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Jody-you have given us hints in the past regarding the revival of Stringmasters, etc., presumably from speaking with some of your contacts at Fender-but this post seems to be the most telling information yet!
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 14 Dec 2005 3:32 pm
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Good to see you back Jody and participating in the FORUM...Hope all is going well with you dear friend !  |
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Keith Cordell
From:
San Diego
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Posted 15 Dec 2005 6:51 pm
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| I'm begging you Jody- don't let 'em do the same thing they did with the last lap steel they came out with!!! What a disappointment that guitar is... |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 15 Dec 2005 9:51 pm
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Amen, Amen, preach it Keith.
Aloha,
Don |
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Jeff Au Hoy
From:
Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Posted 16 Dec 2005 2:21 am
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| I thought S-8 refers to "single eight". |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Dec 2005 6:02 am
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I will be attending the NAMM show and I will offer my comments with regard to your input.
I am by far a research and developement man,I can only offer what I feel should be taken under consideration. And yes Fender is well aware of the Forum. I hear from Sam Marshall (also a steel player) who designed the Fender Steel King. I will do all I can.
Keoki, its good to be back and Im feeling fine.
Thank you all.
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado
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Posted 16 Dec 2005 6:26 am
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Jeff, you are right. The only reason it kind of changed is the Deluxe 8 has trap pups, the "S-8" has Stringmaster pups.
Both are great steels. I prefer the stringmaster only because of the blending.
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