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Topic: My MCI S-10 3+5 |
Mike Bacciarini
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Posted 12 Mar 2019 1:43 pm |
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Once upon a time (early 70's) I played an MSA Semi-Classic S-10 4+2 in a Christian Country Rock band. But unfortunately I grew up, cut my hair, and the steel became a thing of the past. Last July I drove down to Jim Palenscar's shop in Oceanside to set things right. He showed me several S-10's in my budget, but this MCI just stole my heart. It's a welded-frame Arlington serial #A1100, clean and polished like brand-new, with the Marcus Welby (Barcus Barry) pup, and (when I play well) it sounds like a great PSG. It's so great to be playing (learning) again and a part of this terrific forum. Thanks again Jim!
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MCI Arlington S-10 3+5, George L E-66, BJS & Emmons bars, Fender Princeton 65W, Fender Satellite SFX, custom FX rack, 1983 Dobro 60D, SX-8 lap steel, Martin D16GT, Ibanez AS73, 1978 Rickenbacker 4000 custom. |
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 12 Mar 2019 2:58 pm
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Great choice Mike, these are fabulous guitars, I have had my D10 since new in 1986 ...
However those Barcus Berry pickups are not great - the guitar will come to life if you change them out to either a George L E66 or a Telonics ! I have Telonics 409's on mine and it sounds fabulous. The BB's are a little dark and do not have the "string separation" most of us strive for.
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2019 8:39 pm
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Wow, an S10 MCI... they are fairly rare.. Matter of fact, yours is the only one I have ever seen anywhere.. All MCI or EMCI steels I have ever seen were D 10's.. I have read about one or two guys owning them but never saw one.. bob
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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Mike Bacciarini
From:
Arizona
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Posted 13 Mar 2019 8:20 am
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Paddy, thanks for the pup suggestion.... I’ve heard this before and think I’ll replace the BB
Bob, there seem to be a few out there, but don’t know how many are owned by forumites. It really is a great guitar, thanks.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=286010&sid=c67ee88d9422838abfe610d35c713da7
https://reverb.com/item/6951934-mci-s10-3x4-standard-emmons-e9-pedal-steel-guitar-powder-blue
http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?ProductID=6340
https://www.elderly.com/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/147599/s/mci-pedal-steel-guitar/
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=335697
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=307072
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MCI Arlington S-10 3+5, George L E-66, BJS & Emmons bars, Fender Princeton 65W, Fender Satellite SFX, custom FX rack, 1983 Dobro 60D, SX-8 lap steel, Martin D16GT, Ibanez AS73, 1978 Rickenbacker 4000 custom. |
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Mike Bacciarini
From:
Arizona
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Posted 25 Mar 2019 9:56 am
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Paddy,
I went for the E-66 and I'm pleased with the results. No, I don't sound like Buddy, but yes it sounds a bit more full... which is what I was after. It was easy enough to do... just had to trim the mounting ears.
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MCI Arlington S-10 3+5, George L E-66, BJS & Emmons bars, Fender Princeton 65W, Fender Satellite SFX, custom FX rack, 1983 Dobro 60D, SX-8 lap steel, Martin D16GT, Ibanez AS73, 1978 Rickenbacker 4000 custom. |
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Dan Beller-McKenna
From:
Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 25 Mar 2019 12:56 pm
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I almost cut my hair. It happened just the other day.
Oh, and nice axe! (and profile pic!) |
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Mike Bacciarini
From:
Arizona
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Posted 25 Mar 2019 2:43 pm
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Dan,
....well, David did sit in with them at Monterey.
I saw them live in 1967 and that set my musical course.
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MCI Arlington S-10 3+5, George L E-66, BJS & Emmons bars, Fender Princeton 65W, Fender Satellite SFX, custom FX rack, 1983 Dobro 60D, SX-8 lap steel, Martin D16GT, Ibanez AS73, 1978 Rickenbacker 4000 custom. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 26 Mar 2019 3:18 pm
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Great Mike, I had E66's in mine for quite a few years and they were a big improvement on the BB's :-}
Enjoy these great guitars !
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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