Derby

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 15 Dec 2016 4:08 am

How would one know the year model of a Derby the ser# 212 thanks CM

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 15 Dec 2016 5:53 am

Mine is #443 an SD10, I bought it used the year Charlie Stepp passed. Was told then it was a year or so old. Don't believe to many were built after that, but do not believe mine was the last. I do think it was one of the last SD10s. Could be wrong.

Jim Cooley · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 15 Dec 2016 8:30 am

I have SD10 #230. I haven't been able to find out when it was made.

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 15 Dec 2016 10:03 am

Mine is old I can tell that,it is a D 10 half black and half rosewood,different for sure...thx CM

John Hauck · Post by **John Hauck** » 15 Dec 2016 10:07 am

I have D10 #0070. I'd like to know the age as well.

Pete Murray · Post by **Pete Murray** » 16 Dec 2016 2:24 pm

Mine is 247 and was bought new from Charlie Stepp in 1999 by the previous owner. I hope this helps.

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 16 Dec 2016 5:49 pm

This is what a little research turned up, not complete by any means.
If you have info that you would like to share, pm me. Thanks...

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Derby Serial Numbers... Believed to be 500+ steels built

0001.....D10..........................Plastic Derby Hat emblem
0006.....D10.....91.................Derby Hat emblem
0020.....D10.....90s................Name plate type emblem
0027.....D10..........................Name Plate type emblem
0041.....SD10........................Derby Hat emblem
0047
0056.....D10.....96/97
0063.....D10.........................Old Crown emblem
0070.....D10.....Early 90s.......Old Crown emblem
0072.....D10.....Early 90s.......Derby Hat/Cane
0085.....D10
0102................93/4
0103.....D10.........................Old Crown emblem
0134.....SD10.......................Big D emblem
0136.....SD10.......................Big D emblem
0144.................Early 90s
0145.....SD10....99Feb
0149.....SD10....1992
0151.....D10........................Big D emblem
0153.....SD10....92
0170.....SD12....Mid 90s
0182.....D10........................Big D emblem
0190.....SD10....Late 90s
0212.....................
0228.....SD10....90s
0230.....SD10......................Big D emblem
0247.....SD10....99..............Big D emblem
0271.....SD10......................Big D emblem
0272.....SD10....2000...........Big D emblem
0274.....SD10......................Big D emblem
0317.....SD10......................Modified Pedal Board emblem
0362.....SD10....2005
0368.....D10
0371.................2000s
0380.....D10........................Big D emblem
0401.....D10......2006Dec
0418.....SD10
0421.....D10......2006Dec
0422.....D10......2006/7
0428.....SD10....2007...........Big D emblem
0431.....SD10....2007
0434.....SD10....2007
0443.....SD10......................Big D emblem
0445.....SD10......................Big D emblem
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Bill Moore · Post by **Bill Moore** » 16 Dec 2016 6:56 pm

I have #434, SD-10. I was told it was a 2007 when I bought it.

John Hauck · Post by **John Hauck** » 17 Dec 2016 10:15 am

Dick, thank you. Just for reference, my D10 # 0070 has the old crown logo.Early 90's is what I was told once.

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 18 Dec 2016 9:36 am

Thanks friends,there should be someone that would ,know a lot about this fine guitar...Does anybody know if Mrs.Stepp has anything she would share with us,once again thanks...CM

David Weisenthal · Post by **David Weisenthal** » 19 Dec 2016 2:33 pm

I've got SD10 0317, but has an old crown logo. Someone must have replaced the original for some reason. Got it from David Nugent on the forum. Great guitar.

Charlie, Margit Stepp is on Facebook but never responded to my friend request.

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 19 Dec 2016 2:42 pm

I was just given Bob Calloway's #, he was instrumental in Mr. Stepp's operation. I'll try him in a while.

Call went to voice mail, left a message...

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 20 Dec 2016 10:24 am

Added a few more serial numbers.

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 21 Dec 2016 4:23 am

Dick,please let me know any info you find out...great piece of psg history and great builder,please let us know what you find out.....thanks.....CM

Pete Murray · Post by **Pete Murray** » 21 Dec 2016 11:12 am

FYI 247 is an SD10. Rosewood mica. Big D logo.
Here is the original listing I found it on.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=302245

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 21 Dec 2016 9:41 pm

I used to own SD 10 4-5 # 274 Black with the big D logo

I now own D-10 8-6 # 27 It is like Charlie Moore's Black on the Aporns & Rosewood on the top.

I've been told this guitar was born in the era Buddy Emmons was workin' with Charlie Stepp.
see pic:

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 22 Dec 2016 2:30 pm

I love the color combo,never seen that color(together),need some parts,got any ideasCM

Billy McCombs · Post by **Billy McCombs** » 27 Dec 2016 7:21 pm

Look what Santa's bringing me. I should be receiving it in a few days. Its #271. I'm thinking about putting a Original BL 705 Chrome Pickup in it. How do you Derby guys like the Original pickup that they come with? Thanks Billy [img]http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/us ... .jpg[/img]

Greg Lambert · Post by **Greg Lambert** » 27 Dec 2016 7:45 pm

Billy McCombs wrote:Look what Santa's bringing me. I should be receiving it in a few days. Its #271. I'm thinking about putting a Original BL 705 Chrome Pickup in it. How do you Derby guys like the Original pickup that they come with? Thanks Billy [img]http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/us ... .jpg[/img]

I love my PU's. The give a great sound. Love the Derby.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 28 Dec 2016 1:51 pm

David Weisenthal..If you look closely you may notice that the logo on your guitar is actually a modified pedal board decal (I believe that this fact was disclosed in my original ad). When I acquired the guitar the original was missing so I contacted Wanda at Billy Cooper Music (a long time Derby dealer) but unfortunately this was all that was available so technically, your guitar may be somewhat unique.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 28 Dec 2016 6:39 pm

Derby #72 is a D10, not a SD12. It was originally 10+10. I had Charlie cut it down to 8+8 when I bought it early 90's. It was a studio guitar of a well known Nashville player who requested the hat and cane badge v. the crown logo of it's era. It is just like #27 except for the colored fretboard and the badge. W/G & Black. Both of those guitars belonged to Boogie Sherrard at the time of his passing.

I have only a poor quality photo of a picture of the guitar I took in 1997 or 8 before I sold it to Boogie.

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 28 Dec 2016 7:30 pm

Thank you everyone who has shared info and their knowledge of these fine steels. As we can see, there are many gaps in the data.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 28 Dec 2016 8:50 pm

Charlie Moore wrote:How would one know the year model of a Derby the ser# 212 thanks CM

Charlie, check you messages I sent you Margit Steps number.
She's a sweet lady and I sure she will help you.
Hope this helps.

Eric Denmark · Post by **Eric Denmark** » 30 Dec 2016 8:44 pm

I have 0149, and it is an SD-10, not a D-10 (not trying to sound like a smarty pants or anything lol).. I was told it was around 1992, but wasn't told definitely. A friend of mine on facebook got in contact with Mrs. Stepp, but she hasn't returned any info yet. I am REALLY into dates, and the history of things, so I, like everyone else on this post, would like to know all I could possibly know. This Derby is one MIGHTY fine instrument! Good bless you all!!

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 31 Dec 2016 6:53 am

Eric, not smarty pants at all. Thank you... Getting the history and info on a brand benefits present and future owners of any instrument, especially steel/pedal steel.

I too have tried contacting Mrs. Stepp and Bob Calloway, with no luck. If anyone gets up with them and gets the info, please share.

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