7string Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][size=4][font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]This pedal steel was made in the States in the 80's and is a "Little Buddy" made by the USA Guitar Company. As with most pedal steels it has 10 strings and is tuned to E9. Having only(!) 3 pedals and 1 knee lever to change the pitch of the strings it's a beginner's model. An ex-pro player was good enough to come over and give me a few pointers a couple of weeks ago. He played this Little Buddy and said that it's pretty good. It may not have the finesse of a pro model but they cost thousands! [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4][font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]I have been careful to use the correct cleaners and lubricants to make sure it plays as well as it can. I even searched out an oil which is used for guns as it's light, doesn't gum up metal parts and contains Teflon! This pedal steel comes with it's big hard case, the copedent chart which lists the string gauges and how much each pedal/lever raises or lowers each string (steels just use electric guitar strings), an Emmons learning course and a old copy of a Pedal Steel Guitar by Winnie Winston which is considered the bible of pedal steel tuition. The only problem is that the little button of one of the tuning keys is missing! That's all! The tuner still works though! [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4][font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]A Little Buddy pedal steel, in black, is currently on eBay for £500. I'm asking £400 o.n.o. Postage inside the UK will be £20. [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3][size=4][font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]This is a great way to get into pedal steel. Maybe you just want to have this in a studio for Pink Floyd moments or want to get into this unique instrument. Nothing sounds like a pedal steel!! If you need any more info or photos, please don't hesitate to get in touch.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] Edited December 8, 2011 by 7string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I'd have that in a heartbeat if I had £400, Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 £400 o.n.o. Postage to mainland UK would be £20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nice Steel, I have a Sho-Bud Maverick, which is a student model........but they are all difficult to play ! Good luck as these are fantastic instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yeah, the learning curve is a bit steep. Worth it for the sound though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Bumpity bump. Still only £400 [b]o.n.o.[/b] to get into pedal steel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'd absolutely love this but it's been vetoed because I've got nowhere to put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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