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Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 4 Nov 2005 3:29 pm

Whats the difference between a standard GFI and a GFI Ultra?

Thanks
Steve

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 4 Nov 2005 4:02 pm

The Ultra Is Ihe Professional models. SONNY.

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Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 4 Nov 2005 4:12 pm

From what I can find out the ultra hasn't been on the GFI's for too long even the professional models. When did the ultra come into being?
Thanks
Steve

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 4 Nov 2005 5:10 pm

You Will Have to Ask Gene Fields Or Bobbie Seymour That. SONNY.

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Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 4 Nov 2005 5:14 pm

Gene Fields went to Blackie Taylor after building the student model GFIs then Blackie encouraged him to build more steels. With the encouragement and help from Blackie, Gene built the first pro model GFI steels, including the Ultra models. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 4 Nov 2005 5:40 pm

The reason I'm asking is I'm looking at a couple GFI D10's but they are not the ultra models. Just tryin to find some info.

Steve

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 4 Nov 2005 6:07 pm

Guess I found my answers on GFI's website.
Ultras have a one piece keyhead, crossrod brackets, adjustable changer springs and improved knee levers.
The ultras were the only ones on their website besides the student model.
Wondering if the standard model is still made?

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 4 Nov 2005 6:12 pm

Though Sonny P. is right in that either Gene or Bobbe would know, one of the differences I'm aware of is that some of the linkages, like at the knee levers for example, are beefier on the Ultra, but honestly, what they called the "pro" model, standard model, whatever is a great guitar with a great sound. A GFI I tried out extensively was a 'standard' or 'pro' model. I know some of those earlier GFI D-10's had a GFI 1 (pickup) on E9 & GFI 2 on the C6. I'd suggest GFI 2's on both necks. Though you might like the GFI 1's, they're a little thin for my taste.
The 'standard' would be a GREAT buy, IMO.

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 4 Nov 2005 6:16 pm

Oh yeah, forgot: The answer is no, Gene doesn't make the 'standard' anymore.
Looks like you've listed the differences.
I still say the 'standard' is a happenin' guitar.

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 4 Nov 2005 7:08 pm

Thanks to all for the input. Makes my decision a lot easier.

Steve

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 5 Nov 2005 5:49 am

I have played both the Ultra and the pre-ultra D-10's, both are great, Ultras sound great with the GFI II pickups, but I would be more than happy with one of Genes earlier guitars since they had excellent quality just as the Ultra models, & there Economy Models.

Ernie Pollock

http://www.hereintown.net/~shobud75/stock.htm

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John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 5 Nov 2005 8:30 am

My older GFI has the Barcus Berry pickups. Sounds great. It will be for sale very soon, as I haven't touched it since I got my Davis/Coop ShoBud. JB

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 5 Nov 2005 11:10 am

One other question. How much shorter are the GFI's compared to say a Sho-Bud.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 5 Nov 2005 1:37 pm

My ShoBud is 33 3/4"
My GFI is 32"

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 5 Nov 2005 2:48 pm

Thanks John

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