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Topic: Bowman Pedal Steels |
Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 11 May 2024 9:43 am |
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I bought a Bowman SD-10 push/pull 3x5 about a year ago and am really enjoying it. Took a bit to get it dialed in (got it from a pawn shop) but it plays smooth, great tone and easy pedal/lever action (I play in socks).
Sam Lewis has a real nice all pull Bowman listed in the For Sale section. If I played C6th I buy it in a heartbeat. Bobby knew how to build, set up and repair as well as anyone. Wish I could have met him, seemed like a very nice person (as are most all the folks on this Forum).
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans SE200 with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Daniel Flanigan
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Oregon, USA
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Posted 11 May 2024 2:59 pm
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I saw Mr. Lewis' Bowman, and it sure looks like a real beauty. Do you happen know the rough timeframe when Bobby Bowman was making these guitars?
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 11 May 2024 6:19 pm
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I think this one is from the early 2000's. Search his postings on the Forum, there is quite a bit of info. There are also YouTube videos of his playing and an interview or two. Quite a builder and player!
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans SE200 with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 13 May 2024 5:44 am
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Bobby was my closest friend. When he passed on, I lost all interest in working on steel guitars.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Charlie Hansen
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Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.
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Posted 13 May 2024 10:01 am
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If I'm not mistaken that would be a pull/release changer. Very stable when dialed in.
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Carter S-10 3X5, Peavey Nashville 112, plus Regal dobro and too many other instruments to mention.
Bluegrass Island CFCY FM 95.1 Charlottetown, PE, Canada, on the web at cfcy.fm.
A Touch Of Texas CIOE FM 97.5 Sackville, NS, Canada,
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Lee Rider
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Fort Bragg, California, USA
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Posted 13 May 2024 1:06 pm
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It is a push-pull.
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Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Evans SE200 with Altec 418B, Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6. |
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