Melbert console 6 month follow up

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Steven Pearce
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Melbert console 6 month follow up

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Been playing this Melbert for six months now, and I give Bob and Melbert steel guitars a 5 star rating. I had specific features I wanted, and Bob made it happen.
Thanks again!
Steve

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Gil James
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Post by Gil James »

That's a nice looking guitar there Steven. Curious as to what tunings you're using on it. And what pickups are on there? Thanks for the eye candy.
Robert Allen
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Steeltronics pickups

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Gil James wrote: And what pickups are on there?
Custom pickups made by Steeltronics. Bob Allen
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Joe Cook
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Nice looking steel! Have fun with that, Steven. What kind of custom mods did you have done?
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Steven Pearce
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Thanks fellas, and thanks Bob!
I first contacted Bob with ‘my list:
Double neck
24.5 scale
3/8 string spacing at bridge and nut
Raised back neck
Blue color
Tunings: Open D on front neck, A6th for rear neck, both strung with the gauges that I use.
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Bob gave me a price, and we ‘shook hands’. He did a great job of keeping me posted throughout the build.
Also, the Steeltronics pickups are amazing. It’s the first steel I’ve had that I haven’t had to try and dial in the tone. These are the best.
Thanks again!
Steve
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Scott Swenson
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Post by Scott Swenson »

That’s a beauty!
What wood was used and do you have more pix?