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Try taking a close look at that Fender S10. My 1st Steel.
From the logo and keyhead placement, it's right-handed.
The pedals though, are right foot or left-handed.
Is it just put together wrong ...

https://www.thebritishsteeliessociety.co.uk/
This is the British forum, one or two members are very capable of making replacement parts. So, check it out also.

The Custom badge looks like something from a 70s car...
I have one of those D-10 guitars, the "Custom" badge is a non-original addition.
As said, it's a Fender Artist D-10 dating from 197 ...

The logo is from Saga Music, the California based importer of Regal resonator guitars among many other instruments.

https://www.sagamusic.com/
Thanks Brad Very Happy

Hi - I usually play with a bullet-nose so don't know much about "railroad" bars. This bar seems to have a Viking ship logo on each end. Can anyone tell me the brand please? It's plated brass ...

The black S-10 3+1 looks exactly like my first steel-- unfortunately, no pics survive. . . . Aside from having only 1 KL,IIRC it played and sounded OK.
Hi Dave, if yours had only one KL I think it m ...

You're right, Fender Artist (mostly ShoBud parts underneath) were produced in 1976/7; 4400 in total. The range comprised; single and double 10s in black or "mahogany" - which was the maple c ...

I have a 1960s Harmony H7 (Roy Smeck) which has sockets but no legs. Can anyone tell me the thread used please?
None of the legs I have for other instruments, Stringmaster to pedal steels, will fit a ...

Try a search for Al Brisco (Steel Guitars of Canada). He knew Wayne Link (I'm sure) and will certainly have info. on Linkon guitars.

Here's another thought to mess up your head Laughing

I use a high G C6th on 8 string, but with this difference. It's (lo to hi) C,E,G,A,C,E,G - D. That incorporates a 7 string hi G C6th on string 8 thr ...

Liked that, what tuning and which guitar please? Smile

TR.

is the changer a Fender design? Was it ever used on a Sho-Bud? Pretty cool.
Yes it's Fender (see my earlier post) and no, it never went on a ShoBud.

A lot of the 4400 units made (S10s, D10s and "Maverick" students) ended up in UK and Europa, I've gigged a D10 since about 1980 to recent retirement. Great guitars, hard to break a string wi ...

I didn't know Gretsch was affiliated with Sho-Bud (note the engraved tailpiece).
This may help?

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/1241_ShoBud_brochure008_1.jpg

Here are some close-ups showing keyhead, replacement locking lever for legs, and pickups with adjustable polepieces.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/1241_Sierra_DS_logo_1.jpg

https:/ ...

Thanks again for the input Jerry. The tuners are two rows of machine screws with brass hex tops operated by the same wrench as the pedal/KL tuners. The pickups are fixed, no door - so not the intercha ...

The scale of this one is 24in. Is that unusual for Sierras? Or does it help to date this one?
(Sent PM to Ed P. as suggested, just waiting for reply).

Thanks Larry, that's the kinda stuff what I want to hear, anybody got some more? Or know something about this particular guitar Smile

If this helps? Starting upside down (in the case). Two legs should hinge down together at the one end and should have pedals attached to a rod running between. Cables (or maybe rods) attach the pedals ...

I'm looking for some history on my guitar. It's a D-11 keyless red Sierra with Danny Shields' name on the front apron; picture attached.
I bought this a few years ago in England and lately decided to ...

Thanks Rick - a lot of information there that will be very helpful. I'll check out Basil's pages, he's an old friend of mine anyway.
Thanks again and best wishes, Tony.

I have stripped down my Fender Artist D-10 for maintenance and find one pivot blade badly worn in three places, the other worn a bit less. For those not familiar with the thing I'll explain. And, by t ...

I'm in UK so this is not for me (I got a Sierra D-11). But here's a plug for a D-11. I like a top G on C6th - with 11 strings I can have that and a D; best of all worlds!
The extended lower range on ...

It's a Selmer "Portalectric" from about 1952, I've got one. Here's a link about them from a Hofner information site. http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/factfiles/hawaiian/cat4.html . In the main ...

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Topic: Online estate auction with several steels
Tony Russell Replies: 6 Views: 2630	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Feb 2023 2:19 am Subject: Re: lefty/righty Fender
Tony Russell Replies: 6 Views: 2630	Try taking a close look at that Fender S10. My 1st Steel. From the logo and keyhead placement, it's right-handed. The pedals though, are right foot or left-handed. Is it just put together wrong ...
Topic: Sho Bud LDG - Advice wanted
Tony Russell Replies: 21 Views: 6753	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Dec 2021 3:23 am Subject: Sho Bud LDG - Advice wanted
Tony Russell Replies: 21 Views: 6753	https://www.thebritishsteeliessociety.co.uk/ This is the British forum, one or two members are very capable of making replacement parts. So, check it out also.
Topic: Fender Custom D 10
Tony Russell Replies: 9 Views: 2939	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Sep 2021 2:46 am Subject: Fender Custom D 10
Tony Russell Replies: 9 Views: 2939	The Custom badge looks like something from a 70s car... I have one of those D-10 guitars, the "Custom" badge is a non-original addition. As said, it's a Fender Artist D-10 dating from 197 ...
Topic: What bar?
Tony Russell Replies: 3 Views: 1158	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2021 7:01 am Subject: What bar?
Tony Russell Replies: 3 Views: 1158	The logo is from Saga Music, the California based importer of Regal resonator guitars among many other instruments. https://www.sagamusic.com/ Thanks Brad
Topic: What bar?
Tony Russell Replies: 3 Views: 1158	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2021 3:09 am Subject: What bar?
Tony Russell Replies: 3 Views: 1158	Hi - I usually play with a bullet-nose so don't know much about "railroad" bars. This bar seems to have a Viking ship logo on each end. Can anyone tell me the brand please? It's plated brass ...
Topic: fender artist
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 6083	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Nov 2020 2:22 am Subject: fender artist
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 6083	The black S-10 3+1 looks exactly like my first steel-- unfortunately, no pics survive. . . . Aside from having only 1 KL,IIRC it played and sounded OK. Hi Dave, if yours had only one KL I think it m ...
Topic: fender artist
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 6083	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Nov 2020 5:14 am Subject: fender artist
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 6083	You're right, Fender Artist (mostly ShoBud parts underneath) were produced in 1976/7; 4400 in total. The range comprised; single and double 10s in black or "mahogany" - which was the maple c ...
Topic: Nic's FREE Blank Tab Sheets
Tony Russell Replies: 66 Views: 228634	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 19 Oct 2020 4:24 am Subject: Nic's FREE Blank Tab Sheets
Tony Russell Replies: 66 Views: 228634	Bump
Topic: Thread of legs on Harmony Roy Smeck
Tony Russell Replies: 0 Views: 770	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Sep 2020 3:30 am Subject: Thread of legs on Harmony Roy Smeck
Tony Russell Replies: 0 Views: 770	I have a 1960s Harmony H7 (Roy Smeck) which has sockets but no legs. Can anyone tell me the thread used please? None of the legs I have for other instruments, Stringmaster to pedal steels, will fit a ...
Topic: Linkon Duke
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 3875	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Jul 2020 7:03 am Subject: Linkon Duke
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 3875	Try a search for Al Brisco (Steel Guitars of Canada). He knew Wayne Link (I'm sure) and will certainly have info. on Linkon guitars.
Topic: Tuning Question
Tony Russell Replies: 9 Views: 3109	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 May 2020 3:46 am Subject: Tuning Question
Tony Russell Replies: 9 Views: 3109	Here's another thought to mess up your head I use a high G C6th on 8 string, but with this difference. It's (lo to hi) C,E,G,A,C,E,G - D. That incorporates a 7 string hi G C6th on string 8 thr ...
Topic: Stardust
Tony Russell Replies: 21 Views: 6505	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 May 2020 3:13 am Subject: Stardust
Tony Russell Replies: 21 Views: 6505	Liked that, what tuning and which guitar please? TR.
Topic: Fender/Sho-Bud Artist D10 Pedal Steel (SOLD)
Tony Russell Replies: 14 Views: 5952	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 21 Mar 2020 6:14 am Subject: Fender/Sho-Bud Artist D10 Pedal Steel (SOLD)
Tony Russell Replies: 14 Views: 5952	is the changer a Fender design? Was it ever used on a Sho-Bud? Pretty cool. Yes it's Fender (see my earlier post) and no, it never went on a ShoBud.
Topic: Fender/Sho-Bud Artist D10 Pedal Steel (SOLD)
Tony Russell Replies: 14 Views: 5952	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 19 Mar 2020 9:07 am Subject: Fender/Sho-Bud Artist D10 Pedal Steel (SOLD)
Tony Russell Replies: 14 Views: 5952	A lot of the 4400 units made (S10s, D10s and "Maverick" students) ended up in UK and Europa, I've gigged a D10 since about 1980 to recent retirement. Great guitars, hard to break a string wi ...
Topic: Sho-Bro 6-string square neck. $600 ebay
Tony Russell Replies: 4 Views: 1762	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Sep 2019 12:07 am Subject: Sho-Bro 6-string square neck. $600 ebay
Tony Russell Replies: 4 Views: 1762	I didn't know Gretsch was affiliated with Sho-Bud (note the engraved tailpiece). This may help? https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/1241_ShoBud_brochure008_1.jpg
Topic: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Sep 2019 1:33 am Subject: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Here are some close-ups showing keyhead, replacement locking lever for legs, and pickups with adjustable polepieces. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/1241_Sierra_DS_logo_1.jpg https:/ ...
Topic: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Aug 2019 7:41 am Subject: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Thanks again for the input Jerry. The tuners are two rows of machine screws with brass hex tops operated by the same wrench as the pedal/KL tuners. The pickups are fixed, no door - so not the intercha ...
Topic: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Aug 2019 1:29 am Subject: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	The scale of this one is 24in. Is that unusual for Sierras? Or does it help to date this one? (Sent PM to Ed P. as suggested, just waiting for reply).
Topic: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Aug 2019 1:15 pm Subject: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Thanks Larry, that's the kinda stuff what I want to hear, anybody got some more? Or know something about this particular guitar
Topic: Pedal Steel Guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 5 Views: 2911	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Aug 2019 7:15 am Subject: Pedal Steel Guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 5 Views: 2911	If this helps? Starting upside down (in the case). Two legs should hinge down together at the one end and should have pedals attached to a rod running between. Cables (or maybe rods) attach the pedals ...
Topic: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Aug 2019 7:01 am Subject: Danny Shields' guitar
Tony Russell Replies: 8 Views: 2710	I'm looking for some history on my guitar. It's a D-11 keyless red Sierra with Danny Shields' name on the front apron; picture attached. I bought this a few years ago in England and lately decided to ...
Topic: Replacing Fender "knife edge" pivots.
Tony Russell Replies: 2 Views: 1355	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Dec 2018 3:58 am Subject: Replacing Fender "knife edge" pivots.
Tony Russell Replies: 2 Views: 1355	Thanks Rick - a lot of information there that will be very helpful. I'll check out Basil's pages, he's an old friend of mine anyway. Thanks again and best wishes, Tony.
Topic: Replacing Fender "knife edge" pivots.
Tony Russell Replies: 2 Views: 1355	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Nov 2018 8:32 am Subject: Replacing Fender "knife edge" pivots.
Tony Russell Replies: 2 Views: 1355	I have stripped down my Fender Artist D-10 for maintenance and find one pivot blade badly worn in three places, the other worn a bit less. For those not familiar with the thing I'll explain. And, by t ...
Topic: ZB Custom D-11 very old SOLD--donation sent
Tony Russell Replies: 10 Views: 3548	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Jul 2018 3:16 am Subject: ZB Custom D-11 very old SOLD--donation sent
Tony Russell Replies: 10 Views: 3548	I'm in UK so this is not for me (I got a Sierra D-11). But here's a plug for a D-11. I like a top G on C6th - with 11 strings I can have that and a D; best of all worlds! The extended lower range on ...
Topic: Never take it out of the case...
Tony Russell Replies: 5 Views: 2244	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Feb 2018 4:03 am Subject: Never take it out of the case...
Tony Russell Replies: 5 Views: 2244	It's a Selmer "Portalectric" from about 1952, I've got one. Here's a link about them from a Hofner information site. http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/factfiles/hawaiian/cat4.html . In the main ...