Fender 400 pedal steel A good starter steel? Ron Randall Member . 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. Fender S8 400 Eight String Pedal Steel 1960's Blonde W/OHSC. 1963 Fender 400 « by Robert Murphy » 16 Apr 2025 4:00 pm. Kudos to Jerry Wallace. If you're specifically looking for an 8 string pedal steel that is relatively inexpensive, a Fender is certainly your best bet. Use the two outside pedals to raise and lower the E's and use the 2nd and third pedal the same as the A & B pedal on an 10 string steel( raise the B's to The Steel Guitar Forum. I personally would put typical c6th 5-8 pedal changes on it - I played a 400 in A6 like that for awhile. . It has a awesome sounding Jazzmaster style pickup. Fender 400 pedal steel. Setting up the Instrument. View Price Guide Sell Yours Topic: Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar: Kevin Ruddell Member . Play around with it for awhile and have fun, I did a lot on a similar setup before I started trying to seriously learn steel guitar. Missing a pole so I’m unable to test the pedals. 1955-56 Carvin Triple 8-String Neck Steel Guitar. From: Tony, The best setup that I know of for an 8 string Fender 400 is E9 tuning ( G# E B G# F# E D B) hi to low. $2,200. com System Administrator My Blog Jim Sliff List your Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar today to get it in front of thousands of eyes, quickly and easily. This 400 is well taken care of over the years, but could The 1963 Fender 400 Pedal Steel is a classic example of Fender's pioneering spirit in the Unlock the rich, expressive world of pedal steel guitar with the Fender 400 Fender 400 pedal steel. Original Sunburst finish is in excellent condition with a few small chips on the edges but overall very nice. '58 FENDER 400 PEDAL STEEL ,1 Neck, 5 Pedal , in real super excellent conditions, come with orig. I like them all. 5 Replies ↳ Pedal Steel; ↳ Steel Without Pedals; ↳ Electronics; ↳ Tablature; ↳ Builders' Corner; Other Topics; The fourth pedal I use to lower the E's. It has 8 strings. With some oiling u Fender 400 Pedal Steel Project 60s - Red. Sounds amazing. nicely done Scott! We have the following Fender Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar manuals available for free PDF download. Product safety information may be available here. Fender 400 pedal steel Fender still has the manual for the 400 posted on their website in the Customer Support Section: There is a fender pedal steel page on Facebook and a forum dedicated to these guitars you may find helpful: Roger Guyett. Learn more on the Seller Hub. You may find documents other than just manuals as we also make available many user guides, specifications documents, promotional Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. Fender 400 pedal steel The 1963 Fender 400 Pedal Steel is a classic example of Fender's pioneering spirit in the realm of pedal steel guitars. PDF copies of these manuals were processed and provided by John Fabian of Carter Steel Guitars. This does not have roller not or bridge which many prefer timewise. The tone pot, volume pot and knobs appear to have been changed. Renowned for its sleek design and rich tonal capabilities, this model features a distinctive 4-pedal, 8-string configuration that offers a wide range of expressive possibilities. From: CARSON CITY, NV US: John, there was no "Fender 600" pedal steel. Le Pedal Steel 400 Fender a été introduit durant l'été 1958. He wasn't lying. Pickup is strong. The Steel Guitar Forum. Fender 400 pedal steel Topic: 1964 Fender 400 Pedal Steel: Harry Sheppard Member . Still a very worthy investment. Fender 400 pedal steel Very surprising. Looks lIke it may have been refinished. 3. Thanks for the info. Tweed case. Fender 400 Pedal Steel Setup. I find it hard to go back and forth because the strings are further apart on the Fender and the pedals are harder to work with. 400 Pedal Steel Guitar. Case is in great condition as well. Great Value. Fender 400 pedal steel This Fender 400 Pedal Steel w/ Case is owned by Jay Farrar of Son Volt Serial: 01924 There are normal signs of wear including scratches, scuffs and tarnishing throughout, but considering its age this pedal steel is in very nice condition. Fenders are simple but quite different from a “normal “ pedal steel. Fun. Peter E. Show Estimated Value for Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar on Reverb. This listing has ended. You will need the free Carter-Starter Owner's Manual (233KB) Dekley Owner's Manual (951KB) Fender 400 Owner's Manual (464KB) Fender Stringmaster I'd remove the changer, flush it and/or soak it in naptha and wire bush that stuff off it. Eric Moon. Musical Instrument Amplifier Fender Bassman 400 Operating Instructions Manual. Group: Guitar. Made In: United States. My 3rd pedal raises string 3 to an F# and string 4 to and C#. The Fender Pedal Steel 400 was introduced in the summer of 1958. 1950年代製 Fender "Pedal Steel Model 400" が入庫しました 50年代のフェンダー・ペダル・スチール"Model 400" フェンダー・ペダルスチールの中位機種で、4つのペダルと、モデル発売時には、後にジャズマスターでも採用された幅広い形状のピックアップを搭載、大きめ Steel guitar wiz John Ely has added a bunch of wiring diagrams to his website for Fender * Champ 6-String * Deluxe 8-String * Dual Professional * Stringmaster D-8, late 50s * Stringmaster D-8, 1953 * Stringmaster T-8, late 50s * Fender 400 Pedal Steel, early 60s . This is the A7th tuning open string. Is in good to excellent condition. No serial number, pots dated 1959. From: Colorado, USA: Fender began producing the 1000 in 1957. Finish: Cream. I posted this on the fender steel forum but I thought I'd try my luck over here as well. Introduced in '58, the 400 was offered for nearly twenty years, but the first two year's production were finished in Fender's natural blond and just look so much cooler! The steel is in perfect working order, and unmodified. Joe Burke Posts: 518 Joined: 4 Jun 2012 8:17 pm Location: Toronto, Canada. In December 1965 these guitars were priced as follows: Fender 400 $485-$785, 800 $730, 1000 $975 and 2000 $1220. While I know a 10 string 3 ped/4 knee is the standard these days, I also know from my own experience (and great expense ) that an 8 string is Rare 1966 Fender 400 8-String Pedal Steel Guitar 4 pedals & 4 knee levers w/ original Fender Hard Shell Case all original (except someone has added the knee levers I believe)with original black/orange/red 3 Tone Sunburst Finish . [1] It was marketed alongside its single-neck sibling, the Fender 400 At the time it was an innovative instrument but was quickly made obsolete as pedal steel players began to standardize on Emmons and Day setups requiring ten strings and knee levers in addition to pedals. Like all steel guitars, it can play unlimited glissandi (sliding notes) and deep vibrati—characteristics it shares with the human voice. Sneaky uniquely played an eight-string Fender cable pull steel tuned to B6 instead of the more common C6. The 400 (8-string model), came standard with 4 pedals, but could be special ordered with up to 10 pedals. instrument designed by Fender fulfilling the changing requirements of steel guitarists brought about by the advancements in the music world. "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow (August 20, 1934 – January 6, 2007) was an American country-rock musician and animator. This is for a guy who is completely new to pedal guitars and recently picked up an old Fender 400, not really knowing anything about it except that it was a pedal steel guitar. Shop Gear. 10: pdf: Vintage Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar 1959. I've been playing for over 50 years, and a The Steel Guitar Forum. In July 1963, these items were listed at the following prices: Fender Rhodes electric piano $479. Fender 400 Pedal Steel download instruction manual pdf. Sell Yours Now. From: Pedal steel technology was in its awkward adolescence when the Fender 400 was made. He had a couple of the original pedals and the hardware for the cables are underneath for those two but Reverb est une marketplace réunissant une vaste communauté permettant d'acheter, de vendre et de discuter de tout ce qui tourne autour de la musique. Gibson EH-610 Pedal Steel. Similar products. Fender 400 pedal steel 1963-64 Fender 400 Pedal Steel. I've played Fender pedal steels quite a bit. Report Listing to Reverb. From: Toledo Ohio USA: posted 10 December 2004 06:58 PM profile Hello PSG ists' . Fender 400 - Setup and Tuning. With a comparatively simple eight string/four foot pedal copedent, this instrument is ideal for the student that is looking for an introduction to the instrument, the enthusiast that desires a piece of pedal steel and Pre-CBS history, or the pedal steel tinkerer 1950’s Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel, lap guitar. It has what looks like a jazzmaster pickup but with 8 pole pieces. It was missing the cables and other hardware. So I'm turning to you guys to find Value on these is difficult to quantify and predict, as they're neither a true Sho~Bud, nor are they a true Fender, although I do agree with a $300-$400 valuation on the Student model, and probably $500-$600 on an Artist S10. While Fender's stamped tuning pan may have been a cost-saving measure, those The Steel Guitar Forum. From: Kalispell, MT USA: posted 06 October 2004 12:43 PM profile I have a very nice 8 string Fender 400 for sale. To tell you the truth I hardly ever play it any more, its hard to go back to it after I got my Carter D10. Chris Templeton Posts: 3055 Joined: 25 Sep 2012 4:20 pm Location: The Green Mountain State. Coincidentally, most all of the pedal steel builders (and automobile and gun makers) also recommend using oil, and they probably do so for the same reasons. K Maul Posts: 2094 Joined: 14 Feb 2000 9:01 am Location: Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL. Pickup and controls are in good The Steel Guitar Forum. Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel (5-pedal, 8-string version) 100% original, vintage piece of gear in This here is a vintage Fender 400 Pedal Steel slide guitar, which includes the original Fender hard case for the guitar along with the four pedals and everything you need to set it up. Some of the pedal steel features that were standard by the mid-1970's are missing on a Fender 400. Check out the Fender Pedal Steel group page on Facebook too. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Fender 400 pedal steel Topic: FENDER 400 S-8 Pedal Steel; Gloria Baldwin . Fender 400 pedal steel . File Pages Format Size Action Languages; User Manual. There are no knee levers. Black frame and chrome in excellent condition. Topic: Year of Fender cable Pedal Steel: Jim Park Member . There are a few Fender players here but there is much more info including tuning and maintenance guides on the Facebook page for Fender Pedal Steel. D9 tuning starting low D A D E F# A D F# Fender 400 - Setup and Tuning. The pedal steel guitar is a console steel guitar with pedals and knee levers that change the pitch of certain strings, enabling more varied and complex music to be played than with other steel guitar designs. We have 1 FENDER 400 PEDAL STEEL GUITAR manual available for free PDF download: Manual . Categories: Pedal Steel; Year: 1959. Originally $2,500, now $900 ($1,600 price drop) $2,500. It's tuned to A6 currently. Corps : Aulne Mécaniques : You guys are all over-engineering the guitar. I'd really like to have knee levers to raise and lower the Es. -----Bobby Lee-b0b- quasar@b0b. Can any forum members post what they feel are the going prices for a clean Fender 23 inch scale 400 model ? Here’s a sweet vintage pedal steel!This Fender S8 400 Pedal Steel from 1963/1964 comes with its original brown hard shell case, giving that classic vintage mojo. This model dates from 1959. $1,000. My 50's Fender 400 is tuned to E9 from low to high: B,E,F#,G#,B,E,G#,F#. The Fender 2000 pedal steel is the most expensive item in the 1965 catalogue. An old man brought this in wanting to trade it in on a Sho Bud I was selling. Its all-steel construction and chrome hardware not only lend it a striking appearance but also Thanks Jeff for the great info, it was very helpful to get an outside perspective. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Fender 400 , Pedal Tuning. It has 4 pedals Forum Index > Pedal Steel: Next oldest topic:: Next newest topic: Author Topic: Fender 400 Knee levers; Abe Levy. Gibson BR-6; National S-6 w/ Tuning Lever; National Model 50 D-8; Misc Hookups. From: Candor, New York, USA: Posted 24 Jun 2011 6:00 am by just getting an all-pull guitarinstead of having to jury-rig or butcher your old Fender cable model pedal steel. Hope this helps, Jud -----Carter D10, Fender 400 Nashville 1000 Fender 400 Pedal Steel, early 60s; Rickenbacker. He played an usually more jazz or swing tuning in a style that most other Mark, it's a 1963 or later 400. That's where 700+ members of the Fender pedal steel world hang out. Used – Good. Your best bet would be to post pictures and info on the Facebook Fender pedal steel page. Brand: FENDER | Category: Guitar | Size: 2. Needs a We currently have a Fender 400-8 pedal steel guitar in the shop and it's in mint condition! This 8 string pedal steel comes equipped with a single coil pickup, a single volume and tone, and 4 pitch bending pedals! Details of four pedal steel guitars, the Fender 400, 800, 1000 and 2000. Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:13 am. I acquired a beautiful old Fender 400 with 4 pedals. 99 + C$747. Like knee levers. View similar gear. Price Drop. View Price Guide Sell Yours Long scale Fender 400 pedal steel. Instructions and files. Ce modèle ci date de 1959. A few bumps and bruises but otherwise a great instrument. Topic: Fender 400 8 pedal. Checking out a Fender 400 Pedal Steel. UK Pedal Steel Guitar Forum. The 800 and 2000 models are 10 strings. Electronics work. Has the original case which is a little beat up but still functional. Volume pedal repair; Search Find stuff; Owner's Manuals Manuals; Download an owner's manual here. Super cool retro vibe. 90. This beautiful 4 pedal single neck 8 string steel is 100% original and comes with a hard shell case with keys for the lock and extras to include a volume pedal, 2 cords, tone bar, picks, extra set of strings, string winder, tuning tools, Pedal Late 50s early 60s. So I had myself a swatch of some lessons online, quickly Sneaky Pete Kleinow often used a Fender 400 pedal steel, as mentioned by Burrito Brothers bandmate Bernie Leadon in his interview with biographer John Einarson. This is a Fender 400 8 string pedal steel from the 60s I believe. It’s got that iconic 8-string setup with four pedals, perfect for classic country or experimental sounds. A completely original four-pedal Fender steel guitar, in blond finish. Comes with the legs and pedals. Body: Alder Tuners: Fender Checking out a Fender 400 Pedal Steel. From: Dallas, Texas, USA: posted 04 April 2002 09:35 PM profile I am a newbie to the pedal steel world and have been playing a Fender triple 8 non pedal Stringmaster for about a year now. From: California, USA: Posted 24 Sep 2022 11:48 am . Where I stand now is that while I love the pedal steel, I 1) Just don't have time for it right now and 2) Need to ultimately get something that is rod-driven as opposed to the finicky cables of the Fender. The 800 (10-string model, introduced in 1964) came with 6 pedals standard, and could be special ordered through a 1969 Bassman head and JBL k130. code FE011. 03 MB Table of Contents. I just got a Fender 400 (The newer variety - sunburst) with 4 pedals. I learned this basic set-up from Basil Henriques, whom I admire dearly, who in my humble opinion is the world's greatest Hawaiian pedal steel guitarists. You will need the free Carter-Starter Owner's Manual (233KB) Dekley Owner's Manual (951KB) Fender 400 Owner's Manual (464KB) Fender Stringmaster Each pedal, through a set of springs, allows certain notes to be modified by increasing or lowering their pitch. Fender 400 pedal steel w/ Case. Fender 400 pedal steel The Steel Guitar Forum. Modern pedal steel guitar with two necks. My first pedal steel was a Fender 800. Help Search Join Private Messages Log in. sure enough,that what he got me!! Topic: Fender 400/1000 pedal steel bridge cover plates; Flavio Pasquetto . Device: Fender 400 Pedal Steel. Thats what it is,,, Too many guys think they sound like Sneaky Pete's guitar which was an anamoly. The Fender 1000 and 400 were fine instruments with a longer 24 1/2" scale and a sunburst finish. 50; Fender Rhodes Piano He is a fine player with good hands playing a wonderful sounding steel guitar,,, The Fender 400 sounds like a good high quality pedal steel. Categories Brands Shops Deals and Steals Price The Steel Guitar Forum. My sunburst Fender 400 4 pedal steel is in showroom condition, including the case. If you keep the E on top maybe raise it a half on first pedal ( P5 ) and lower it a half on last pedal ( P8 ) Related Manuals for Fender 400 PEDAL STEEL GUITAR. The Fender 400 is designed to make ,possible its inclusion in all types of musical arrangements which has not been possible in the This here is a vintage Fender 400 Pedal Steel slide guitar, which includes the original Fender hard case for the guitar along with the four pedals and everything you need to set it up. It’s been sitting here for a couple of years now just play it on very little as I never really learn to Forum Index > Pedal Steel: Next oldest topic:: Next newest topic: Author Topic: Fender 400 Knee Levers; Scott Swartz. Instruments, mechanical issues, copedents, techniques, etc. FENDER 400 PEDAL STEEL GUITAR Manual (11 pages) PEDAL STEEL GUITAR. I was told by a Fender 400 owner that my Carter sounded JUST like his 400, but I took it with a grain of salt. There are several variances of this model but this one has the most cool pickup of them all in my opinion. Fender 400 Pedal Steel Project 60s - Red. They'll either have the parts you need, be able to find you sources or one of the active member needs it. The Topic: Fender 400-800-1000-2000 guys thoughts on this project. From: Austin, TX The Steel Guitar Forum. Chaque pédale, par un jeu de ressort, permet de modifier certaines notes en augmentant ou baissant leur hauteur. Filter by model. From: Petaluma, California: Posted 21 Nov 2020 8:04 am . He was a member of the band the Flying Burrito Brothers, and worked extensively as a session musician, playing pedal steel guitar for Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, Leonard Cohen, Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, Eagles, The Everly Brothers, Sierra S-10 (Built by Ross Shafer),ZB, Fender 400 guitars, various tube and SS amps. The Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar for professional, advanced and student musicians is yet another. 49 Shipping. $1,195. Bob Carlucci . Vintage 1959 Silvertone Deluxe Lap Steel Guitar - With Original Hardshell Case. Post by Joe Burke » 19 Oct 2023 11:50 pm. Still desperate to squire a changer plate for this Fender 400 and would be prepared to spend an obscene amount Fender 400 Pedal Steel Setup. Its impeccable craftsmanship and legendary sound have made it the reference standard against which other pedal steel guitars are measured. Jim Sliff has written tuning and maintenance guides, and is a great resource both there and here Fender '60s Pedal-400 Steel Guitar【プライスダウン!】 商品ID: 789482: 楽器カテゴリ: ギター/ベース/弦楽器 > その他の弦楽器 > スティールギター: ブランド: Fender(フェンダー) 型番・モデル '60s Pedal-400 Steel Guitar【プライスダ Here we have a Fender 400 pedal pedal steel late 50s early 60s I believe. « by Robert Murphy » 10 Apr 2025 7:05 am. $2,198. Forum Index > For Sale: Steel Guitars: Next oldest topic:: Next newest topic: Author Topic: 1963-64 Fender 400 Pedal Steel; Mykel Martin . Top. Needs a good clean and new strings. Everything works smoothly, no bent rods, no static. If you have never touched a pedal Steel before, I suggest that you use that lower tuning without the top chromatic From the early days of the pedal steel guitar, this 1959 Fender Super 400 comes to us in largely original condition. He TOLD me he'd use an 8 K Fender style winding on the coil tap pickup he made me. Estimated Value for Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar on Reverb. Here is my pedal setup for the Fender 400. My 4 pedal raises both strings 3 and 7 to an F. Volume Pedal Hookups; Master Tone/Volume with Jumper Cap; Fender 400 Pedal Steel Setup. Is there anyone that has pre-fabricated levers 1959 Fender 400. Rickenbacker * Rickenbacher Electro Bakelite 6 * Rickenbacker Electro D-8 Fender 400 - Best Overall Pedal Steel Guitar The Fender 400 delivers unmatched tonal versatility and mechanical reliability in a package that satisfies both recording artists and touring professionals. Used – Fair. For years I hee-hawed on my Grampa's Fender 400, just tuning to the nearest note and using pedals when it sounded nice, but I really didn't know what was going on. I have the impression that he will be more interested in playing classic country than any of the styles I think of as associated with A6. All cloth wiring. 2 Replies 1248 Views Last post by Chris Templeton 17 Apr 2025 5:48 am 400 copedent. Category: Electronic Musical Instruments. Used – Very Good. I recently got my hands on a mid sixties Fender 400 pedal steel guitar and I'm loving it! It is in fairly good shape - keeps in tune well. Used – Excellent. All 400's are 8 strings, as are the 1000's but with 2 necks. Derby SD-10 5x6; GFI S-10 5x5; GFI S-10 5x5; Zum D-10 8x7; Zum D-10 9x9; Fender 400; Fender Rumble 200; Nashville 400; Telonics TCA-500. Very cool old pedal steel guitar Selling as is with no return or refund . Setting up the Tuning Changers In the listing Jerry said it was a Fender 400, but after some research I'm wondering if it's not an 800. Mechanics completely gone through and cleaned. Filter by condition * Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Has original pickup and cover with original keys. From: 1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional: Ross Shafer. Fender musical instrument amplifier user manual (20 pages) Amplifier Fender Bassman 400 Volume pedal repair; Search Find stuff; Owner's Manuals Manuals; Download an owner's manual here. Moderator: Dave Mudgett. The knobs have a The Steel Guitar Forum. Adjusting Pedal Height. Fender 400 pedal steel Details of the Fender Rhodes electric piano, Fender Rhodes Piano Bass, and two pedal steel guitars, the Fender 1000 and 400. Price C$1,494. Includes material, year, finish. This 400 is well taken care of over the years, but could use some love to get it up to speed and stage-worthy again. Has some minor small dings. From: California, USA: Posted 10 Jun 2010 2:10 pm . Rickenbacher Electro Bakelite 6; Rickenbacker Electro D-8; Rickenbacker Triple-8 (Curly Maple Cabinet) Other Brands. I told him I wanted that coil to have a "Fender Like" sound. lhksgx pcfvr vxsyv fmohn zqombx bnkic onfpbf ycssosd wqrxfp aboj kheswyqh djtztn lsupjm ajz fpns