sho bud till stage one is done?

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 19 Oct 2015 10:15 am

hello,
I am a newbie here and want to learn to play the pedal steel. I am a guitar player (hack) and love the sound of the steel, and if you ask me, they are pieces of art. I looked at a sho bud ldg yesterday, and when the guy turned it over it looked new - I know i am not a builder or whatever, and the guitar was probably a 9.5 on the guitar and that dark dark green looks awesome. I think I can get it for 2K, do you think I would have any trouble selling it when the stage one arrives in january?? thanks very much, Bob

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 19 Oct 2015 11:07 am

Why get the Stage One if you can have an LDG?

Micky Byrne · Post by **Micky Byrne** » 19 Oct 2015 11:11 am

I totally agree with Ken

Micky "scars" Byrne U.K.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 19 Oct 2015 11:37 am

Yeah, really... why?

Dave Campbell · Post by **Dave Campbell** » 19 Oct 2015 11:48 am

i started on a stage one (which was awesome) and moved to an ldg (which is awesome and has major mojo).

Dave Campbell · Post by **Dave Campbell** » 19 Oct 2015 11:49 am

ps, on a more practical note, an original ldg will have the same copedant as a stage one.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 19 Oct 2015 12:04 pm

If the LDG is in solid mechanical shape, there'd be no reason to consummate the purchase of the Stage One (and I'm sure Doug wouldn't mind, he's got quite the waitlist).
Get an experienced player to evaluate the Bud, though.
Remember that's a roughly forty year old machine.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 19 Oct 2015 12:44 pm

Do a search here in the classifieds to see what LDG's have been selling for....maybe eBay too...ugh!

Depending on condition, vintage etc. perhaps you can determine worth and how long it will take to sell at the price you set.

Happy picking and good luck whatever you decide to do.

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 6:34 am

I posted a ad on which guitar to buy for a newbie, and the stage one was by far the most recommended... wish I knew someone who could check this thing out but I don't know anybody who could do that..

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 20 Oct 2015 6:47 am

I'd rather have a Stage One , in fact I'm currently playing mine every night professionally, leaving all my heavy guitars at home. It's amazing how good it sounds and plays and never needs adjusting, repairing, etc.

Karl Paulsen · Post by **Karl Paulsen** » 20 Oct 2015 6:57 am

Fellow newbie, here also waiting on Doug for my first. My uninformed gut says wait it out.

I wouldn't ever purchase a vintage PSG without having someone qualified look it over and try it out. Even if it looks good, from what I've read here it wouldn't take much for your 2k investment to turn out to be worth alot less and/or require alot more in repairs. The good news is that there may well be someone local on the forum who can help you out.

Best of luck whatever you decide.

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 7:00 am

thanks Dave, I should just be patient.. which I have none

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 20 Oct 2015 7:14 am

Bob, maybe you could pick up a Maverick or MSA Red Baron while u wait, might be easier to sell when you get the Stage One.

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 7:15 am

this is the cl listing...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/msg/5271518729.html

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 20 Oct 2015 7:19 am

Man , I've spent many hours working on old Sho-Buds , be careful or buy one from a good dealer. It sure looks nice however.

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 7:39 am

I'm gonna wait.. I did buy the GFI seat he had.. looks like new.. built like a tank, folds up and has storage, all for $120.00

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/msg/5271519070.html

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 20 Oct 2015 8:50 am

Bob Hardy wrote:I posted a ad on which guitar to buy for a newbie, and the stage one was by far the most recommended... wish I knew someone who could check this thing out but I don't know anybody who could do that..

I don't know where you are in Washington, but there are a bazillion players from Seattle down to Portland that I believe would go with you to check it out.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 20 Oct 2015 9:24 am

Bob,Maybe Dan Tyack can check it out with you?He lives in Olympia

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 9:55 am

this guy lives in olympia !!! anybody know how to get in touch with Dan??

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 9:59 am

I am in Tenino, bout 30 min away

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 20 Oct 2015 10:26 am

Bob,Send him a P.M

Andy Vance · Post by **Andy Vance** » 20 Oct 2015 10:36 am

I'm in Graham, WA and there are a couple other players close by you. John McClung lives down in Rochester and knows plenty about steels, playing, mechanics, etc. He knows way more than I do and I'd suggest you contact him via the forum PM and see if he can assist you.

Andy

Bob Hardy · Post by **Bob Hardy** » 20 Oct 2015 10:42 am

what are the forum names for these guys?

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 20 Oct 2015 10:55 am

email sent.

Larry Carlson · Post by **Larry Carlson** » 20 Oct 2015 1:20 pm

Holy crap...........I had no idea there were so many steel players in my area.
I live in the Tenino area and have seen only 3 guitars for sale in shops.
I couldn't even find anyone to take lessons from and I searched for months.
Closest place is Tacoma and that's 50 miles away.
However, my problem may be from the fact that I am a beginner on lap steel so that makes me a bit of an oddball here.
Well, everywhere mostly............

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