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| Jerry Foster |
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Fred, I just wanted to write and let you know how proud I
am of both of my Justice steel Guitars. As most folks know, I bought the first production SD-10 you built and still own
it and play it. Well if though that wasn't enough I bought the first D-10 you built as well. I just want you to
know how extremely happy I am with your Justice guitars. Folks see me playing these guitars at the Steel Shows
all over the country and I can't wait to tell them about your guitars when they stop by your Justice booth. After
playing through one of your Comb 3-15 steel guitar amps. at a recent steel show, I'm going to get me one of those real soon.
Your line of cases and cabinets are great. Keep up the good work my friend and don't build a triple neck please, as I would
surely have to have the first one. lol lol lol God bless. ------------------------
Jerry Foster Kingsville, MO.
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| Ronnie Symank |
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Mr. Fred Justice of Justice Steel Guitars I would like to thank you for such an easy playing and great sounding instrument. The quality of clearness
I get from high to low frets is just amazing. I played Sho~Bud and Emmons for the past forty years. I believe the quality
of sound in your steel guitar is thirty percent better. This guitar makes me want to play more and more. You built my steel
guitars and got it to me when promised. The color you used is beautiful. Fred, thanks again for a great sounding and quality
craftsman built steel guitar. Your friend,
Ronnie
Symank
Elmont, Texas
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| Greg Moody |
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| Greg Moody's "New" Justice Steel |
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I have been playing Emmons push-pulls over 18 yrs here in Branson..When I got my new Justice setup
the way I wanted it I took it to work at the Mickey Gilley Theater where I work for Roy Rogers Jr. and the High Riders morning
show. I play thru a Nashville 112 with a Boss RV-3 stomp box rev-delay. The first thing we all noticed was how clear the notes
sounded compared to my push pull. The note separation is great on the Justice. The 2nd thing was the great sustain it has.
Eddie Lane works on everyone's guitars here in Branson and he did my setup. When I went to pick it up he was playing on it
and made the comment about how good the sustain was. Eddie has been a Zum player for a lot of years and has forgot more about
working on steels than most of us know. He told me he was impressed with Fred's guitars and how well everything fit together.
I am looking forward to buying another Justice in the near future and I feel like this guitar will make me a better player
because of how well it plays. I only wish I would have bought one sooner. Fred is a great guy to boot! Check out a Justice.
Thanks,
Greg Moody
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| Wesley Jordon |
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I have played steel for
a good many years and have owned several makes. They were all major brands and fine instruments. I met Fred Justice at a steel
guitar show in St Louis a couple of years ago and ended up ordering a new SD-10 from him. The reasons for my purchase were
playability all the way up, design and most off all the clear and crisp tone that we all look for. In addition Fred is a fine
player and knows what is important to us. I strongly recommend the Justice and you will totally enjoy working with Fred. Wes Jordan
Des Moines, Iowa
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| Wendell Teel |
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I bought a Justice
SD-10 from Fred at the Phoenix steel guitar show in January 2010. I was impressed with the workmanship in the construction
of the instrument as well as the ease of setup and take down. It took a few days to get the feel of the guitar and I love
to play it. The action is smooth and precise and it stays in tune very well also. I highly recommend a Justice steel guitar
to anyone who is considering a new purchase. Fred was great to deal with and I consider him a friend and mentor. I do spend a lot of time playing
and I truly enjoy every minute with this beautiful steel guitar. ( I think the wife is jealous but she knows where to find me) Thanks Fred! Happy
customer Wendell
Teel, Salmon
Arm BC. Canada.
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| Steve Dingle |
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"I first heard
of Fred Justice when I first began to ask around the Phoenix area about learning PSG. For rank novices, finding someone to
talk to about PSG is challenging! Fortunately, a friend had hired a local PSG player to play on some tracks and gave me the
contact number. This individual then led to to Fred. Of course, finding someone to teach you is different then finding a guitar
to play! I then began the process of learning about what to look for in an instrument and researching what I could. Fred had
just completed his R and D, and had built a few guitars, and I compared features and build quality. As a craftsman myself,
I soon
appreciated his care and attention to detail. But is was not just that..it was the TONE and the SOUND! Here was
an instrument that could sound as deep and mellow as I wanted, and could be played in any style I wished. I can only say that
this guitar is nothing short of fantastic. It is built impeccably and sets a standard for quality and sound. Of course, it
doesn't hurt to have Fred no more than a call away!! Beginner, amateur, or pro...I don't think you can go wrong here!"
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| Bruce Roberts |
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I purchased a Justice THE JUDGE 10 string guitar February 2009.
The playability was impressive to say the least
from the very beginning.
The pedal and knee lever action is smooth and consistent and very player friendly. The quality of the guitar is top notch.
I purchased an amp and speaker setup and I am very satisfied with the variety of sounds and tones it produces.
Fred
is a first class act, very helpful, aims to please and is a very trustworthy gentleman. I wouldn't hesitate to do this all over again. Bruce K. Roberts
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| Clovis Richards |
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While attending the TSGA show this year I stopped by to visit with Fred. When I walked up to his booth
I saw a guitar that really caught my eye. It was this first guitar he built with the red burl mica. I spent a lot of time
talking with Fred about his guitars and a lot of time playing on them. I told myself that I didn't need another guitar but
I kept going back and looking at this particular one. Sunday afternoon the wife and I were in the parking lot (luggage loaded)
getting ready to leave. She made the mistake of telling me to go back in and buy the guitar. Well I have had the guitar now
for approx. 5 months and have really enjoyed it. I have played it at three steel guitar shows and had a lot of other players
tell me what a good looking guitarit is & what a great the tone it has. I have had a few questions about some knee lever
changes and when I called Fred he stopped what he was doing and answered all my questions. (Great customer service after the
sell.) Sure am glad I went ahead and bought the guitar. Would I do it again? In a heart beat..........Clovis Richards
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| Dale Postoak |
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My folks bought me a Martin guitar when I was a teenager and I started singing. I formed
my first band when I was twenty two years old. I had the pleasure of singing with practically every steel guitar player in
Tulsa and central Oklahoma. But, my fondest memories are being on stage with Shot Jackson, Rocky Cappel, Buddy Emmons, Speedy
West, Randy Beavers, and my buddy Ralph Monney. So I have heard good steel guitars. I met Fred Justice and ask him to make
me a steel guitar just the way I wanted it, the style, the color, and an inch and a half taller, the pick up and so forth.
When I received the steel guitar I was amazed at its beauty and sound. Ernest Tubb said it first, "Thanks A Lot"
and I am saying it now, "Thanks A Lot Fred Justice" Dale Postoak
Okemah, Oklahoma
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| Jay Golliher |
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I purchased my Justice guitar last winter. It is a beautiful instrument and I have enjoyed playing it. Fred builds
his guitars with quality materials and it is truly a first class instrument.It has a beautiful sound and holds tuning very
well. I highly recommend his steel guitars to anyone who wants the very best. Jay Golliher
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| Joe Libby |
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My Justice Steel Guitar is very well constructed and
I have not found one made better than it is. The single neck is set up to play anything you would want to play. The Justice
Steel is very handy for anybody to play, also to pick up and carry around. One of the nicest things about this steel and Mr.
Justice is, that you may call him at any time and he will answer your questions. I am really enjoying playing the Justice
guitar and my advice to anyone wanting to purchase a fine steel should see Mr. Justice at one of the steel guitar shows and
try one out.
Joe M. Libby,
Climax Springs MO.
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| Danny Barnes |
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Say Folks, I bought a single
10 from Fred last
year at the
Dick Meis show in Colorado,
he delivered on time, with
the custom color I asked for.
This is a great solid
guitar and
I love playing it. Fred gives
me real time support..
Thanks Fred!
DB
Danny Barnes
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| Rick Taylor |
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Just got my new Justice SD-10. What a beautiful
Guitar. I decided after all these years to try a SD-10 and called Fred when I saw this guitar on his website and ordered it.
It came very quickly for the holidays and in perfect shape. I didn't change one setting on my amp and hooked er up. Suprise,
Suprise, Suprise. You ever just sit on a steel and know immediatly that it fits you to a tee and sounds great without touching
a knob. I never believed that a single would have the sound or play like a double neck but was I wrong. I fell in love with
this guitar in one night of playing it. It feels like an old shoe already and with the split case that it came with(the bigger
case has rollers and handle on the other end.YAY) my old back loves it too. The tone on this guitar is great. The sustain
is way better than my old steel which I always thought was great and the chimes just tinkle and its very easy to chime. It
has a growl to it that I love. The knee levers and pedals are like butter the workmanship is as good as it gets. I have to
post pictures of it to show it off. My camera is cheap and I'm no photographer so my apologies to Fred if it doesnt look good
on the forum. There are a couple of pictures that look like the guitar is scratched or something but it must be some reflection
or something. I assure you it is highly polished and has no scratches so I don't know why it looks that way. Thanks Fred
for such a great steel. there's a few guitars in stock including a new double neck on his site. Check it out if your in the
mood for a new one. Vincent Serice
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| Arlene Seydel |
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Just a note Fred to tell you how much I absolutely love my
beautiful guitar. Having had it several months now, I can tell you that it is still a joy to play. Thank you for your patience
fitting me with this guitar. I know it wasn't the easiest thing since I'm a little close to the ground! First time I have
had a steel that actually fits me and is so easy to play. You did a great job! Only thing I have to complain about is
you didn't rub any of your talent into the guitar!
Your bud -
Arlene Seydel
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| Dick Parent |
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Thank you for your assistance in the purchase
of my fine Justice guitar -- SD10 --. It is much easier to play than the one I had and it holds tuning better and
longer. It's a more solid guitar and has a better sound. It really works great for this struggling beginner. Keep on building fine Justice guitars Thanks Fred & God Bless Dick Parent
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| Ray Jenkins |
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Hi Fred, Just a note to tell you that the guitar you built and set up for me is like driving a Rolls Royce,the action on the
knee levers and pedals, to say are silky smooth and instant. The sound (tone) are second to none. The construction is so professional
it's unmatchable. I can say with pride I'm tickled pink to own a Justice Pedal Steel Guitar. Thanks for being the caring Pro
you are. Ray Jenkins,
Gold Canyon, AZ.
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| Geoffrey "Doc" Radoff |
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Choosing a pedal steel isn't easy for a new wannabe player.
There aren't many places to compare the different makes, so I'd been reading all the opinions for at least a year. Then,
when I met Ray Jenkins in Gold Canyon, he introduced me to Fred Justice and I went to his shop in Mesa expecting it to be
only the first stop on my search. Well, Fred had this beautiful red SD-10 with mother-of-pearl on the front, and for
the next week or so I kept thinking about it. But I had a problem. I live part of the year in Arizona and wanted
to take lessons there with Fred, but I also live more of the year in New Hampshire. What to do? Well, my wife
and I came to the same answer--I needed one for each place. So, long story short, I now have a hot red Justice for the
cold New Hampshire winters and a cool blue one for the hot Arizona summers. What impressed me most about Fred's guitars
is the great craftsmanship and his pride in doing everything right. I honestly could not find a single thing on the
guitar that didn't look perfect. And it sounds as good as it looks. I've got a long way to go as a pedal steel
player, but I know as an acoustic player that having a quality instrument makes the journey a lot more fun. Fred is
generous with his time and a straight shooter in his advice. Visit him at his shop, and you'll see how he is making
pedal steels of the highest quality.
Tom Franke
Durham, New Hampshire
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| Denny Johnson |
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Fred,
Sorry this took so long for me to get it to you. I’ve been re-inspired since I’ve been playing
the D-10 I purchased from you in May this year. It’s a great guitar, sounds excellent and the pedal and knee lever
action is superb. I’m having a great time playing this guitar and re-experiencing my initial love for pedal guitar.
Keep up the good work and I’ll see you at the annual Southwest Steel Guitar in January.
Many thanks,
Denny Johnson
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| Smiley Davis |
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Statement
Coming Soon
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| Chris Linck |
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I found Fred Justice Music on the internet while
searching for steel guitar information. I have the luxury of living near Fred so I could visit with him and make a purchasing
decision of a guitar based on seeing and hearing the instrument. Fred is an awesome player and understands the mechanics of
the instrument like few others. He's a great guy and has a wonderful sense of humor. You will be impressed with his modesty
regarding his playing ability and his custom made guitars. These guitars are easy to play and have a warm and natural voice.
I am happy to have met Fred and even happier to own a Justice Steel Guitar.
Chris Linck
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| Scottie Baker |
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A little over year ago my nephew
and I attended the steel guitar convention held at the Millennium Hotel in St.Louis,Mo,
where I first met Fred Justice. At this point I had
already been conti-plating purchasing a new steel but, being a left handed player I knew that I would have to find that one unique person who was extremely gifted to manufacture me the perfect steel that was set up for a left handed player. This would be no easy task because the thought and
buildingprocess would have to be worked completely opposite of what the normal building
process is for a right handedplayer. I said that this would be no easy task but, that was until I met Fred and talked with him extensively
about myneeds, wants and concerns. He assured me that this would not be a problem
so, after a few months had past, I called Fred and told him to proceed forward. Fred
being the perfectionist that he is, we spent many hours on the phone calling back and fourth
to get my steel just right. One of the high points
during the building process was when I was on the phone with Fred he mentioned that hewas
commissioned by the Great Weldon Myrick to build him a steel as well. How great was that, Mine and Weldon Myrick having our steels built at the same time and by the same craftsman and if that wasn't a thrill
all in its self, how about the fact that they were both shipped on the same day and were
both received on November 21st, 2011. Boywas I happy man as I am sure that Weldon was too! I would just like to take this opportunity to Thank Fred for all of the love, precision craftsmanship
and workmanship that he put into building me the perfect left handed steel. To
just simply mention the fantastic sound and tone would be an understatement,"
it is out of this world" and what about that "Ocean Blue" color, well all I can say is thatit is absolutely beautiful. If
you decide to commission Fred to build your steel guitar whether it is your first or your last, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I have been playing the steel for over 50 years and I would like to go on record
saying that "this isby far the nicest steel that I have ever had the pleasure of owning
and playing. Not only did I get the perfect steel
but, along the way I gained a friend in Fred. Here is wishing him all the best that life
has to offer and for continued success for many years to come.
All the best! Scottie
BakerChampaign, IL
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