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Jim VanBuskirk
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Nevada, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 1:07 pm |
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Im awaiting delivery on a '72 Fender Stringmaster double neck - without legs.
Ive been calling and emailing suncoasteasy.com for days and have received no response.
Are they still there and making legs or ????
Any other resources for my leg search
thanks for the help
jimboooooooooooooooooo |
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Jim VanBuskirk
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 1:24 pm got 'em
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Just received a response from Ray.
My legs are on the way !!!!
He makes legs for almost any steel as well.
Great resource.
Ray at suncoasteasy.com |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 10:47 pm
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I just tried that website and it's nonexistent.
I'm looking for resources for myself and others that may need replacement legs for Fender pedal steels. I'm not aware of any sources at all, so if you could re-check that web address I 'd appreciate it.
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Jim VanBuskirk
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 10:15 am
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Thanks Bill.
Ill give the Deluxe34 guy a call for a stand for another lap steel i have here.
I finally did get the suncoast guy (Ray) and am awaiting the 4 Fender legs i needed.
Suncoast makes legs for MANY guitar companies and can easily make almost any congiguration. He actually had a set of 3/4 - 10 legs setting there.!!
Contact info for anyone interested is:
Ray 615-669-5347
suncoasteasycom@yahoo.com |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2017 2:48 pm
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Bill - the pedal steels seem to have an assortment of fitting types.
The one I have a problem with is apparently 3/4" (I think 10 but I'm not positive) - but different from the ones he shows on eBay. Mine have non-threadad section about 1/2" long that causes the threads to be inset quite a bit.
The weld (or whatever held the fitting in place) failed before I got it. I've somewhat precariously held it in place with JB Weld since it failed again on me. It's come apart again and 'm tired of messing with it (even though I don't gig any longer it's still a hassle).
I'll have to email both of them a picture and see if either one has anything like it.
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Brad Davis
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2017 6:04 am
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FWIW, I bought 4 of these Deluxe34 legs for my 54 Stringmaster that came with no legs through ebay, and they are excellent.
Bill provided the link. Looks like they are running low, but these have been listed for a long time. Maybe he will get some more. |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2017 3:40 pm
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Brad - I hope it wasn't from one of the eBay sellers that is stripping parts from vintage guitars - parting them out and selling the pieces individually. Some such "parting out" cases have been playable guitars bought from SGF or Facebook Fender Steel group members. These guitars are essentially destroyed - permanently taken out of circulation.
FWIW on the Facebook Fender Steel Page (and several vintage guitar sites) there's a push to actively avoid such sellers. There are other sources for parts (many Fender steel parts are swapped, sold cheaply or given away by players). Many of us find the practice of parting out vintage instruments that way abhorrent.
I thought I should post this since most of the legs I've seen on eBay have been from parted-out guitars and many players are simply not aware of what's happening.
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Brad Davis
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2017 5:35 pm
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Jim, the Deluxe34 legs I bought on eBay are brand new manufactured replacement legs for Fender 3/4 10 sockets. I think the seller also builds/sells mic stands and such, so these legs were similar for them to make.
I understand and share everyone's concerns about vintage steels in good condition being senselessly destroyed. But having needed parts myself, its also true that there are plenty of guitars out there NOT in good condition and ripe for contributing much needed parts. Fender not having made any in decades, the only place to get most parts are from the remains of other donor guitars. Parts guitars are also how some people achieve their dream of owning a Dual Pro or Stringmaster. |
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Jim VanBuskirk
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2017 10:26 pm legs
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this guy is still making them and has most sizes available.
just got mine and they are excellent.
Contact info for anyone interested is:
Ray 615-669-5347
suncoasteasycom@yahoo.com
fyi stringmaster legs are 3/4 - 10 |
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