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its a tough call buying a used steel. its more machine than a regular guitar. and needs regular attention.
if it has eight pedals that is correct for a double neck guitar, but if it only has one knee lever the instrument has evolved since this was made. most double ten string guitars have eight pedals and at least four or five knee levers.
the flip side to this is that it worked well for them back in the day, so it might work for you too.
there are a few people who restore steels, but who knows what yours may need. I dont want to sound pessimistic, but I had to buy three steels before i had one that would work and have the changes i needed to learn on.
sho-bud hasnt been in business for many years but they did make some very nice steels. in great condition some are quite valuable. unless you are buying the steel from someone who plays it regularly, it may be more trouble than its worth. if it works well, that is a fair price even if you wanted to add a few more knee levers.
feel free to email me any time and i will help as much as i can.
brian
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