Got my new Fessenden d10

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 22 Feb 2005 4:17 pm

I just received my brand new Double 10 Fessenden and boy do I love it. Had to tweak some adjustments on the knees and foot pedals. Now it feels and sounds so good, I am very pleased. Its gorgeous looking, sounding, and smooth as silk.

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I am one happy camper.

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 22 Feb 2005 4:20 pm

WHO'S GOT TIME TO CAMP WHEN YA GOT A NEW STEEL?????
Larry S.

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 22 Feb 2005 6:24 pm

So when do we get to see some pics?

Mike Castleberry · Post by **Mike Castleberry** » 24 Feb 2005 6:50 am

Hey Ron....I don't know if Jerry told you, he's building me a lacquer D-10 with 9 & 8. Mark Giles is doing the cabinet with custom inlay and color. This is the second Fessy for me. I'll have to stop by and check out your new Fessy.[This message was edited by Mike Castleberry on 25 February 2005 at 12:33 PM.]

Sidney Malone · Post by **Sidney Malone** » 24 Feb 2005 8:42 am

Congrats!!! I'm sure it will bring many years of enjoyment! Jerry builds a great guitar and is a super nice guy to boot!!!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 24 Feb 2005 8:57 am

Jerry builds a great guitar and is a super nice guy to boot

Yeah, we all enjoy booting Jerry...

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 24 Feb 2005 10:06 am

Sometimes I think there is something seriously wrong with Jim Cohen.

Dean Vallery · Post by **Dean Vallery** » 24 Feb 2005 11:30 am

Hey Ron,Really glad to hear the good things about your new Fessy, seeing as how I have a Single 10, 3&5 being built on a 1 1/2 frame.
Congrats.
Deano

Jim Dempsey · Post by **Jim Dempsey** » 24 Feb 2005 12:37 pm

Ron,- You'll really enjoy your Fessy,as I do mine.Their really easy to work on too.Mine was originally a SD10 3/4.I added a LKV no problem!,now I plan on adding 2 more floor pedals.Anytime I have a question Jerry is more than happy to help.These are definately one of the best steels on the market today.Make sure you send a pic of you and your new guitar to Drew Howard,so he can add you to the list of Fessy players.----Good Luck,Jim

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 24 Feb 2005 8:04 pm

Let me add my congrats also. What a wonderful guitar! I have a S-12 that I got from Bobbe Seymour...actually he let me steal it from him...it was setup as a Extended E9th. I changed it over to a U-12 in an afternoon...very easy to work on...kind of reminded of the old MSAs, but easier.

After I twisted his arm for a demonstration of it's capabilities, Bobbe said he might just switch over to a Fessy S-12 'cause it sounded so awesome....and boy did he make that puppy sing. You should have heard him do his thumb pickin' on it...WOW!!!

Simply, a GREAT tone and very smooth action. What more could you need! These Fessy's are for sure the sleeping giant of steel guitars.

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Mike
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Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 25 Feb 2005 6:51 am

Jim Dempsey,

Thanks for the mention.

Ron, Mike, and co. e-mail me a pic of your new Fessy and I'll slap onto Jerry's website -
http://www.fessndensteelguitars.com

We've got forty-four player photos in the players section. Let's keep it going!

cheers,
Drew

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Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 26 Feb 2005 10:10 pm

Well I brought my brand new Fessie to a gig last night. I was so thrilled at the way it played, sounded and looked I couldn't be happier. The guitar is smooth playing and sweet sounding. I got compliments all night. It was so smooth that after the first set I was already feeling like I had played it for years. What a guitar! Thanx so much Jerry........

[This message was edited by Ron Sodos on 26 February 2005 at 10:14 PM.]

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 26 Feb 2005 10:47 pm

Ron, your new Fessenden is beautiful! Eddie Gossien, who plays steel for country artist Darryl Worley is now playing his red Fessenden D-10 on the road with Darryl. Tommy White, who is the staff steel guitarist of the Grand Ole Opry is playing a Fessenden D-10. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Mike Castleberry · Post by **Mike Castleberry** » 1 Mar 2005 9:14 am

Ron, This is a great looking guitar. Pedal steels just look awesome in black. I hope to see you at the TSGA Jamboree later this week.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 1 Mar 2005 9:23 am

Tone is the thing with Fessenden, we just recieved a new black D-10 8-5 that sounds so great it's hard to believe. Quality is great as well. Such a great guitar and ready to deliver at a great price.
bobbe

Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 1 Mar 2005 1:49 pm

Ron,
I couldn't be happier for you. Jerry and I talked just before he was putting the finishing touches on your guitar.
If I get to the Phoenix show next year, I'll definately stop in Q town and listen to you play it,
Your Friend,
Terry Bethel

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 2 Mar 2005 12:37 pm

Hi Terry,
Thanx so much for your support and guidance. I have learned so much in the past 6 months since I started working with you I am a much better player. I absolutley love my new Fessy.
The best thing of all is I have 2 steels now. This way i can practice more because I don't have to set up and break down as much. One of them is always up and ready.
Ron

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 2 Mar 2005 12:51 pm

Congrats, and I know how you feel. Jerry's guitars just seem to connect to my playing so well, and what a great guy to deal with. Jerry and I are in the final planning stages for my third one

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Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 2 Mar 2005 10:21 pm

Welcome, to another one of Jerry's kids![This message was edited by Tommy White on 03 March 2005 at 07:20 AM.]

Ron Bryson · Post by **Ron Bryson** » 13 Mar 2005 12:21 pm

Here are a couple of pic of my "almost" new Fessy. I've had it a few months. It plays so well, I am extremely happy with it!

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 13 Mar 2005 1:02 pm

Very nice !
Hook

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J Hill · Post by **J Hill** » 13 Mar 2005 8:48 pm

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

Ron Bryson · Post by **Ron Bryson** » 14 Mar 2005 6:58 pm

Thanks,
I couldn't be happier with it...Ron

Bill Hamner · Post by **Bill Hamner** » 21 Mar 2005 10:55 pm

Hey Sodos, I am envious. That is an awesome
piece. Now just round up some Nashville Number System charts and you will be all set

Hamner

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 22 Mar 2005 2:51 pm