Any Steel Players-Need info on Fender 400

martyb1 · December 23rd, 2007, 05:30 PM

I just found out that my mother still has my dads Fender 400 Pedal Steel under her bed
She wanted to know if I want it and I had to say yes.
I was just curious what you steel players think of the Fender 400
It just has 4 pedals,but looks to be in excellent shape and the original case still looks good.
Are they a decent instrument?
Thanks
This is not a pic of it but looks identical

Don Miller · December 23rd, 2007, 07:03 PM

There are alot of folks interested in those...they have a unique tone...once you hear it, you'll recognize it

here is the fender pedal steel equivalent of the TDPRI

http://scaryoak.com/forum/index.php?...c1544deb04bab2

Sneaky Pete played a modified 400..he used a B6th tuning. He had additional pedals and knees....Others use a modified E9...

Have fun...you got a good prize there...

Heres another link you might find useful

http://www.unclestick.com/fender/

ralphie · December 23rd, 2007, 07:51 PM

Congrats! A prize indeed!

I think they are mostly coveted nowadays for their unique tone and undeniable coolness factor. However, instead of the rods that modern PSG's use, their pull system uses cables, which apparently can stretch out over time, etc.

But hey, if it was good enough for Pete...

martyb1 · December 24th, 2007, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the info.After the holidays I am going to set it up and have a good look at it.

December 23rd, 2007, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,416 13 Photos	Any Steel Players-Need info on Fender 400 I just found out that my mother still has my dads Fender 400 Pedal Steel under her bed She wanted to know if I want it and I had to say yes. I was just curious what you steel players think of the Fender 400 It just has 4 pedals,but looks to be in excellent shape and the original case still looks good. Are they a decent instrument? Thanks This is not a pic of it but looks identical __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

December 24th, 2007, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,416 13 Photos	Thanks for the info.After the holidays I am going to set it up and have a good look at it. __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

December 23rd, 2007, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Don Miller Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Age: 57 Posts: 579 14 Photos	There are alot of folks interested in those...they have a unique tone...once you hear it, you'll recognize it here is the fender pedal steel equivalent of the TDPRI http://scaryoak.com/forum/index.php?...c1544deb04bab2 Sneaky Pete played a modified 400..he used a B6th tuning. He had additional pedals and knees....Others use a modified E9... Have fun...you got a good prize there... Heres another link you might find useful http://www.unclestick.com/fender/

December 23rd, 2007, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
ralphie Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: puddletown Posts: 207	Congrats! A prize indeed! I think they are mostly coveted nowadays for their unique tone and undeniable coolness factor. However, instead of the rods that modern PSG's use, their pull system uses cables, which apparently can stretch out over time, etc. But hey, if it was good enough for Pete...