ETS Pictures

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 31 Oct 2011 8:39 am

I took delivery of 3 ETS S-10 guitars a couple of weeks ago. Here are some pictures of them taken in my back yard.

There are more pics at http://www.steelguitarshopper.com/ETS-S10

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 1 Nov 2011 5:14 am

Looks as though there is a detune stabiliser on the changer roller.

I bet there is great tone on these guitars with the aluminum body. They certainly look the part with their very clean lines.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 1 Nov 2011 7:30 am

Right, Ken. They tune up really nice and have a very smooth pedal action. I'm normally not a fan of the E-66 pickup but it sounds just right with this particular guitar. It's great for anyone who's tired of lugging a heavy D-10 to one-nighters but doesn't want to sacrifice tone or versatility.

I'm really smitten with the burgundy one, myself.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 1 Nov 2011 8:54 am

Factory set up with my exact copedent (including E lowers on RKL)! Tempting.

Love the black. The more I look at this design, the more I like it.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 1 Nov 2011 9:25 am

Yeah, I specified that copedent (with lowers on RKL) because I think it's the best.

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 1 Nov 2011 9:28 am

They also appear to have split tuning capability! Nice feature at this price and often not available on lower priced or vintage used guitars.

Greg

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 1 Nov 2011 9:37 am

That's correct, Greg. The split tuning screws are not pre-installed because they confuse novices, but the changer is machined for them and the mechanism is designed to support split tuning on any string.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 1 Nov 2011 11:12 am

Bud Carter really knows what he's doing!

He told me he didn't put spring adjusters on the because owners would twist them out of adjustment.

What a nice looking steel.. I can't wait to try one.

Bob Mc Donald · Post by **Bob Mc Donald** » 1 Nov 2011 3:17 pm

seen Al Brisco playing one a couple of weeks ago.
sounded very good nice sustain.But then again it
was Al Brisco.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 1 Nov 2011 5:30 pm

Hey Bo if you look at the bracket that the springs connect to, you could probably retro fit adjustable springs if you wanted that capability ! sweet wee guitar.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 1 Nov 2011 6:33 pm

Bud always puts out a great guitar. I just wish he wouldn't have used those damn torx head screws to hold the bell cranks (he call them "pull bars") on. That's what is in my Carter and I have stripped a few of those trying to get them out. That is the single bad thing I can say about the Carter (and now the ETS). Nice looking guitars though and the undercarriage and changer look first class professional grade.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 1 Nov 2011 6:41 pm

I like the idea of a support for the changer axle .. it really is a beauty.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 1 Nov 2011 7:54 pm

He did the axle supports on the Carter too, but there were two supports instead of the one on these guitars.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 2 Nov 2011 4:08 am

Great looking guitars with some nice features for a single!
What does ETS stand? (Bud Carter & Gary Agan builders)

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 2 Nov 2011 4:42 am

East Texas Steel
The oval logo seems to be a constant of the Bud Carter designs thurout several companies.

I've posted sound samples on YouTube a few months ago.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 2 Nov 2011 5:17 am

Thanks Joey. Yes, now I recall the name from a previous post about the guitars.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 2 Nov 2011 8:40 am

Nice.

Do (or will) they make a 12 string?

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 2 Nov 2011 8:56 am

Where are these guitars actually being built,,,I would assume somewhere in East Texas???

I also wonder about a 12 string???

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 2 Nov 2011 10:12 am

The only model they've advertised so far is a single 10. See http://steelguitaruniverse.com/.

I don't think it would be a good idea to try to start a company with a bunch of different models at once. The S-10 model is expandable to 5+5. There's a lot of musical power and versatility in this simple design.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 2 Nov 2011 10:18 am

BoB... That site says they come with 3 pedals and 5 knee levers:

ETS Steel Guitar
3 Pedals – 5 Knee Levers
Available in Black, Red, Blue & Burgundy
Beautiful Pearl Flake
24 LB. Guitar
42 LB. Guitar & Case
George L. Pickups
Stays in Tune
Sounds GREAT!
Triple Raise and Lower
Bridge Support on Changers
Quick Connect Pedal Rods to Pedals
Bell Cranks Drilled for Easy Change
Professional Guitar at Student Price
Grover Keys
Gauged Nut Rollers
Split Tuning Avilable
Special Colors available – $150 Extra
Extra Pedal – $150 Extra
Please contact us for special options
More ETS Photos

Still a great deal at that price level.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 2 Nov 2011 12:00 pm

Right. The ones that I have are 3+4, but I have the parts here to expand them to 5+5 on demand.

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 2 Nov 2011 2:13 pm

Why do you have 3?

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 2 Nov 2011 2:20 pm

Bryan Daste wrote:Why do you have 3?

ditto

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 2 Nov 2011 2:24 pm

Because he is selling them

Maybe check out www.steelguitarshopper.com in the Steel Guitar Forum link

Just a guess

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 2 Nov 2011 4:44 pm

b0b wrote:The only model they've advertised so far is a single 10. See http://steelguitaruniverse.com/.

I don't think it would be a good idea to try to start a company with a bunch of different models at once. The S-10 model is expandable to 5+5. There's a lot of musical power and versatility in this simple design.

True, but there is no option for a lightweight fly-guitar for guys like me who play 12 string instruments. The Simmons, Stage one, Legend (Formerly Carpsteel) and now this one are only available as 10 stringers.

If one of these companies made a 12 stringer, they would corner the market.