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Topic: a poll of 2 steels |
Dan Yeago
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 3:18 pm |
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At some point down the road, i may shop for a double neck 8 string console steel. i'm curious about which of these 2 you folks would prefer and why:
Fender Stringmaster vs. Remington.
Looking forward to your opinions and preferences. dan |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 4:15 pm
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Different sounds, which should be the principal determinant.
For me, the difference is that the Remington is far, far less likely to give you mechanical or electronic headaches. |
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G Strout
From:
Carabelle, Florida
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 7:56 am
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Remington. Better tone. (IMHO) more solid construction, and as Ken mentioned..... far less likely to have problems. Love mine.... and I have had a couple. The stringmasters I owned were cranky and had a fairly thin tone comparably ............. jus sayin' 
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Melbert 8, Remington S8, Silk 6 string, Rick B6, Tremblay 6 lap steel, Marlen S-10 4&4, Prestige Guild M75 and Artist Award, Benedetto Bravo, Epiphone Century Electar (the real one) and a bunch of old lap steels.... mostly Ricks and Magnatones' |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 11:46 am
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I own several Stringmasters and never had any trouble with any of them.
I don't know what you are talking about. 
Erv |
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Dan Yeago
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 18 Oct 2019 3:24 pm
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Not trying to stir anybody's pot with this thread, but I kind of suspected there could be some diverging opinions on this topic. A few things have floated to the top to help me decide.
First, thoughts have come full circle and i'd go with the single 8 string, and it seems that Fender didn't make it with a long scale.
Second, the Rem's stainless steel hardware is appealing.
Third, it would be nifty to play one of Herby's guitars.
Lastly, while I don't play the price tag, money is a factor.
So maybe a nice Remington single 8 in natural finish will jump out and follow me home someday. I'm grateful for all the help.
Thanks very much, guys....dan |
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