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Fred Wright

 

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Minocqua, Wi USA
Post  Posted 30 Apr 2012 10:28 am    
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I agree with everything that has been said about this great PSG. I've owned a SD10 Expo for six months and love it.

However, because of my age (80+) and the inability to flex my left ankle like I used to, I'm having trouble with the A & B pedals. So, I'm thinking of changing the Emmons set-up to the Day. But then this presents another problem. I would want to reverse the LKL and LKR levers. I think by making both changes, it should resolve my problem. Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

Also, I want to add a V lever. Does anyone know where can I get the correct kit to do this?

Thanks, Fred
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Tom Barnes

 

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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 30 Apr 2012 10:39 am     gfi
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Hey Fred,

I sent you an e-mail, Tom
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Quentin Hickey

 

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Nova Scotia, Canada
Post  Posted 30 Apr 2012 11:53 am     Re: Gfi
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Fred Wright wrote:
I agree with everything that has been said about this great PSG. I've owned a SD10 Expo for six months and love it.

However, because of my age (80+) and the inability to flex my left ankle like I used to, I'm having trouble with the A & B pedals. So, I'm thinking of changing the Emmons set-up to the Day. But then this presents another problem. I would want to reverse the LKL and LKR levers. I think by making both changes, it should resolve my problem. Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

Also, I want to add a V lever. Does anyone know where can I get the correct kit to do this?

Thanks, Fred

Hi Fred, anyone who is a GFI dealer should be able to ship you out an LKV kit. I amd having Al Brisco from Ontario Steel Guitars of Canada install mine for me since he has it ( my GFI ultra) at the moment. If you can find anyone close to you, I am sure he would ship one to you.
Q
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Fred Wright

 

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Minocqua, Wi USA
Post  Posted 30 Apr 2012 1:55 pm    
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Thanks Quentin. Fred
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Quentin Hickey

 

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Nova Scotia, Canada
Post  Posted 10 May 2012 6:06 pm    
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I just got my brand spankin new GFI ultra home tonight. Its great!

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Fred Wright

 

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Minocqua, Wi USA
Post  Posted 11 May 2012 6:17 am     GFI Ultra
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Great! Congratulations! Nice looking. I know how you feel. Enjoy, Fred
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Tom Barnes

 

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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 25 Jun 2012 3:34 pm     gfi
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gfi s-10

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Quentin Hickey

 

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Nova Scotia, Canada
Post  Posted 26 Jun 2012 3:17 am    
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Very nice axe Tom. Welcome to the GFI club.
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Tom Barnes

 

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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 26 Jun 2012 2:52 pm     gfi owners
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Thanks Quentin, good to be back in the club. As I stated earlier in the post, I owned a gfi and regretted selling it. These guitars just fit me to a "T"..
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GARYPHILLIPS

 

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SOMERSET, OHIO ,PERRY
Post  Posted 26 Jun 2012 10:14 pm    
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got my GFI d 10 ultra, in April the more i play it the more like this steel guitar, great tone play great also. Very Happy GP
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Tom Barnes

 

From:
Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 30 Jun 2012 6:21 pm     gfi s-10
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Hey GFI players,
My s-10 econo pro, 3 pedals, 4 knees, emmons setup, arrived fri. eve at 6:56 by ups in perfect condition, survived the 105 degree heat. It is called an economy pro, forerunner to the ultra but the quality is the same as all gfi guitars. The bellcranks are more like the msa style, really positive. 3 raise and 2 lower stainless steel changer.


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Bob Poole


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Myrtle Beach SC, USA
Post  Posted 17 Jul 2012 7:32 am     Gfi
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My Ultra SD-10,3x4 had been changed around a bit when i got it back in April...Timing was off on some of the pulls.drove me crazy.Bob @ GFI emailed me the rodding chart a few weeks ago & i immediately set out to get it right...now using a Hilton Pedal with it,man !!!what a combination...all i can think of to say is....I LOVE MY GFI!!!!!(and my Hilton,thanks Todd) Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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Ronnie Miller

 

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Florida, USA
Post  Posted 17 Jul 2012 7:02 pm     Gfi
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I been a GFI guy for 20 yrs. pound for pound there is not a finer guitar out there IMO. I have 3 right now 2 S-10s and a dbl 10 keyless...These are road guitars, and they fly, and take a beating.
GFI customer service is unmatched... Gene and Bob take care of every customer, and I have never heard 1 complaint.
Ronnie Miller
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Norbert Dengler


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germany
Post  Posted 17 Jul 2012 10:27 pm    
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what ronnie says, bob is a pro and extremely cooperative.
besides that the GFI does what it`s supposed to do, work not quirk! Smile
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Tom Barnes

 

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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 13 Aug 2012 4:47 pm     5v left knee lever , need help
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I own a GFI ultra s-10 ultra and want to put a 5 v lever on it but I need a diagram or instructions as to where and how. GFI factory has no instruction sheet..

If any one has any info or pics they could e-mail me it would help a lot. Thanks, Tom

3tlb@windstream.net



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Georg Sørtun


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Mandal, Agder, Norway
Post  Posted 13 Aug 2012 5:17 pm    
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Tom, have you checked this image? (From the GFI website.)


Pretty much identical to how vertical is mounted and rodded on an S10.

With a few pointers added...
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Aaron Smith


From:
West Sacramento,California, USA
Post  Posted 13 Aug 2012 5:52 pm     couldn't be happier with my GFI
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I just bought a used GFI Ultra D-10 from a forum member and I couldn't be happier with it and the transaction as well. I am guessing it will give me everything I will ever need and then some from a pedal steel guitar for the rest of my life. Thanks Gene Fields for a great modern instrument with classic tone.
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Quentin Hickey

 

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Nova Scotia, Canada
Post  Posted 13 Aug 2012 6:06 pm    
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Take lots of measuremetns and make sure everything is lined up before you drill holes.
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Tom Barnes

 

From:
Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 13 Aug 2012 6:12 pm     gfi
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I heard that. Nothing worse than a bunch of empty holes here and there. I'm wondering if its worth the trouble.
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Tom Barnes

 

From:
Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 14 Aug 2012 5:51 am     5-v
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Bob at GFI informed me that there are no instructions with the kit. I have decided to leave my s-10 as a 3&4. Too much trouble to add the 5th lever.. I had a lot of good e-mail from the forum and thanks to every one of you. I can use the advice in the future. Tom
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Per Berner


From:
Skövde, Sweden
Post  Posted 14 Aug 2012 6:00 am     Re: 5-v
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Tom Barnes wrote:
Bob at GFI informed me that there are no instructions with the kit.


How is that "unmatched customer service"?

IMO, all PSGs should be pre-drilled for a vertical lever, and a kit without instructions is not a kit at all.
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Larry Bressington


From:
Nebraska
Post  Posted 14 Aug 2012 6:32 pm    
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Single coils on these steel's, they sound great?? What's a D10 weigh??
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Matthew Jackson


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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 16 Aug 2012 12:55 pm     gfi
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just had to jump in here, i just brought my new expo home last night...once Bob helped me with the tunig via phone, i was able to dodle abit...and it actually worked, i am new so it is great to have one that works
hey i knda like the look, not so tradational, sorta of insustrial, different not bad
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Roual Ranes

 

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Atlanta, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 16 Aug 2012 7:05 pm    
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Here again ........... if there is something wrong with them please list below.
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They seem to be fine instruments to me.
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Tom Barnes

 

From:
Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2012 11:37 am     Gfi
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I have been dealing with the folks at gfi since2005 and have always been treated fairly. Friendly service , Thanks again for a great steel guitar. Tom
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