Little Buddy

Dan Kiel · Post by **Dan Kiel** » 11 Oct 2002 2:13 pm

I found a little Buddy for sale and have never heard of one. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Steve Schaefer · Post by **Steve Schaefer** » 11 Oct 2002 5:02 pm

Stay far far away from a Little Buddy. I have one in the attic. It is a big pile of junk.

Steve

Tommy Mc · Post by **Tommy Mc** » 14 Oct 2002 6:27 pm

Ditto! This was the first and worst I owned, and was glad to be rid of it.

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 14 Oct 2002 7:02 pm

Dan, RUN! RUN! RUN fast and don't look back, it may be gaining on you.

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The spirit be with you!!

J Fletcher · Post by **J Fletcher** » 16 Oct 2002 7:59 am

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J Fletcher · Post by **J Fletcher** » 16 Oct 2002 8:04 am

Made by the company that made Cougar Guitars, in Michigan I think. A student model with no affiliation to a famous person named "Buddy".....Jerry

Tim Rowley · Post by **Tim Rowley** » 16 Oct 2002 9:23 pm

Jerry is basically correct. The Cougar Steel Guitar Co. (Freeman Cowgar, proprietor) was more or less a later incarnation of the USA Guitar Co that made the Little Buddy steels. Cougar steels are considerably better guitars than the Little Buddy line though.

Most of the Little Buddy steels will be in the range of 20 to 25 (or more) years old at this time. Interestingly enough, a few of these had almost no cabinet drop. But to me, even a "pretty good" one feels quite awkward to play. And of course, no universal changer etc.

Nevertheless, the Little Buddy steels served their original intended purpose as a simple entry-level pedal steel at a price anyone could afford. Freeman Cowgar and his former partner Chuck Thompson have both passed on now but there are still a number of Little Buddy steels floating around out there. Someday a Little Buddy steel guitar collector may emerge, who knows?

Tim R.

Tony Harris · Post by **Tony Harris** » 17 Oct 2002 2:19 am

Glad you added that last reply - I thought you other guys were maybe being a little harsh. After all, they were cheap guitars. The one I had seemed to play OK to me, although I've never played any other steel. Finally gave up pedals and went to lapsteel. Mmmm - maybe the Little Buddy WAS to blame...!