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RUSS-LER SD-12 PEDAL STEEL GUITAR

Estimated price for orientation: 2 499 $

Category: Lap and Pedal Steel Guitars
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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


RUSS-LER SD12 EXTENDED E9TH (DAY SETUP) I PURCHASED THIS GUITAR NEW IN 1984. IT HAS 4 FLOOR PEDALS AND 5 KNEE LEVERS. THE CHANGER IS TRIPLE RAISE AND DOUBLE LOWER. THIS GUITAR HAS A 3 POSITION (TRIPLE TAP) PICKUP WITH INDIVIDUAL POLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EACH STRING AND ROLLER BEARINGS IN THE NUT. THE PAINT ON THIS GUITAR IS WHITE PEARLESSENCE WITH RED AND BLUE PEARLESSENCE ADDED. DEPENDING ON THE DIRECTION OF THE LIGHT SOURCE, IT MIGHT HAVE A REDISH TINT AND OTHER TIMES IT MIGHT HAVE A BLUEISH TINT, OR IT MAY JUST APPEAR WHITE. THIS GUITAR WAS PURCHASED AS A SECOND "PRACTICE" GUITAR. I WAS TOO LAZY TO PRACTICE SO IT HASN'T BEEN PLAYED MUCH.  IT HAS A FEW MINOR FLAWS IN THE FINISH, THE WORST BEING, THE CLEAR COAT IS DINGED ON THE RIGHT BACK EDGE FROM THE SNAPS ON MY LONG SLEEVE WESTERN SHIRTS I WORE AT THE TIME. THE WHITE PAINT IS INTACT BUT THE CLEAR COAT IS CHIPPED. IT ALSO HAS A COUPLE OF OTHER NICKS ON THE BACK EDGE. THIS GUITAR, UNLIKE THE OLDER RUS-LERS WHICH WERE ALL WOOD ON THE TOP AND FRONT, HAS A WELDED ALUMINUM FRAME AND ONLY THE TOP AND NECK ARE WOOD (BIRDS EYE MAPLE). THE FRONT IS ALUMINUM WITH A BIRDSEYE MAPLE INSERT.  I'M 6'3" TALL SO THE GUITAR IS TALLER THAN STANDARD. SKB I SERIES WATERPROOF CASE INCLUDED (HAS WHEELS).  I USED A GUN CASE FOR A SPLIT CASE AND IT IS INCLUDED.  MESSAGE ME FOR ADDITIONAL PICTURES OR INFORMATION.                                                    . . . MAKE OFFER DOES NOT APPY.  I DIDN'T CHOOSE IT AND IT WON'T LET ME DELETE IT . . .