The British Steelies Society

Nearly 3 years ago I inherited a Green Bennett PSG, it had been customised and with the help of wonderfully encouraging member Peter Lindsey overseeing I returned it to a standard set up with 3 pedals, 5 levers and I think its called an ABC co-pedent? After several attempts to learn to play this wonderful instrument and waiting for a pedal which never arrived I put it away 'for a while' I think its a real shame that such an instrument should remain un-played when it could be enjoyed by somebody who would appreciate it but I have lost enthusiasm and as I am in my 70's I think it unlikely that I will ever get it back! so I would like to offer it for sale. I haven't a clue what it is actually worth, I don't want to ask an unreasonable amount but I also don't want to completely under sell it, so I am open to suggestions and offers, Also I want whoever does eventually own it to be happy with it. So I would really love for anybody interested to come over and see and play it. I live in Attleborough which is 14 miles south-west of Norwich. You will need to bring your own amp, and pedal in order to test it. Having never been a 'steelie' I can't truthfully say what condition its in but I would love to know it was being loved.
The guitar itself was owned and played by a wonderful Welsh Musician called Eddie Roberts, who could virtually make it talk! I played guitar with him on many occasions in two different bands, and everybody loved the PSG, it always created lots of interest. This heavy instrument comes in a flight case, has several steels, a box of lots of extra 'bits', spare strings, and a small pile of tablature. I have taken photos, but apparently I can only post 10 [I do have a few more], if you are interested PLEASE examine them carefully as I don't want any potential purchaser to be disappointed.
If you've got this far thank you for your interest and perseverance and I await any helpful comments and suggestions!

Am very interested in Bennett.
I have a special 8 string Bennett and am looking to up grade to 10 string keyless as yours.
Ron has quoted me about £1600 for brand new with case
I would expect to pay say half plus a bit for older used one
I am near Chelmsford Essex so Norfolf is dooable.
Rgds Colin 07581 620721

Thank you for getting back to me, I'm encouraged that there are still steel players out there, I think the PSG is a wonderful instrument and I love to hear it I will get back to you in a few days time!
Gerry

Sorry, This post should read south WEST of Norwich! Ah well that's NFN [normal for Norfolk!] for you!

Gerry K wrote:Sorry, This post should read south WEST of Norwich! Ah well that's NFN [normal for Norfolk!] for you!

Fixed!

Hi Steelies,
Thanks John for pointing this out. Sorry if anybody feels misled! I did ask that anybody interested should examine the pictures carefully as I do not want any potential buyer to be disappointed. There is a spare pedal and connecting rod among the 'bits' shown in some of the photos, but what you see is what I've got!
As I said I inherited the guitar as the wonderful Eddie Roberts left me a PSG in his will, when I collected it his family gave me the Bennett although he actually told me he would leave me his twin necked Sho-Bud, but as I am not a player I am thankful anyway. I just feel having it sit under a bed un-played is is not what he intended and is not honourable to him. [By sheer accident I didn't specify 10 strings as I didn't know there were others!]
However, I will now add a few more photos for your perusal
Thanks all
Gerry K

0Hi Gerry, further to our phone conversation I think I have enough Bennett parts to put it back together and look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Thanks John, see you on Monday!