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by Kurt Schrotenboer
9 Jun 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: sold
Replies: 2
Views: 2137

sold

sold
by Kurt Schrotenboer
9 Jun 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: sold
Replies: 1
Views: 744

sold

sold
by Kurt Schrotenboer
17 Feb 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Happy Holidays From Sierra Steel Guitars!
Replies: 21
Views: 15479

Re: Sierra Knob Replacements

[quote="Tom Baker"]Happy Holidays Everyone, Sierra still has nice anodized aluminum replacements for the pesky plastic leg and pedal bar knobs found on Sierra Crown series and earlier Sierra Steel models. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I wish...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
29 Dec 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: Band-in-a-Box
Topic: Open source Band-in-a-Box alternative for Ubuntu/Linux OS
Replies: 3
Views: 4601

Create, play and print sheet music for free with MuseScore

I have found this app to be about the best alternative to BIAB. It gets a top user feedback rating compared to other open source BIAB alternatives. Musescore is an open source BIAB alternative that "will import BIAB files". http://musescore.org/en ------------------------------------------...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
29 Dec 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Live Steel Strings report
Replies: 220
Views: 101586

sealed string packs

Indeed, sealed string packs are the way to go. As a 6 string player out 4-5 nights a week I would replace the set every 2 or 3 days depending on how hard I was playing. I used GHS Boomer open packs then. Now because I don't play out much and string sets sit around for a while I began to notice they ...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
27 Dec 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Fox Nashville 112 mod chips
Replies: 24
Views: 10647

mod chips

Don't pay more for the OPA2604 than you have to. They are not that special. The Signetics NE5532 is a great chip. If you really want the Bur Brown OPA2604 you can get them from Mouser for $4.28. http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=OPA2604 or from Ebay - Bur Brown OPA2604 from China for ...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
26 Dec 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Tone bar size
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Hi Lenny, My fingers are quite long but not large. I suppose for as cheap as they are I will most likely go with the Dunlop 921 7/8 x 3 3/4 unless I can find something a little longer. I just thought that someone would be making longer ones for the 12 to 14 string psg's. Must be a special order thin...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
26 Dec 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Tone bar size
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Tone bar size

Greetings all. Upgrading from lap steel to a psg Sierra Session S-12. I've kinda decided to go with a 7/8 but wondered about length. I've haven't seen any longer than 3 3/4 except for some glass ones ...ain't going there. I'm looking at the Dunlop 11.5oz model 921 with a price of $18 on Ebay for lac...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
26 Dec 2012 8:17 am
Forum: Computers
Topic: Latest thoughts on cheap printers?
Replies: 24
Views: 6709

color laser printer

I'm done with ink jets. Bought a Brother H3070CW for $179 on Ebay. Plugged it into my router to share it with the other computers. Never had a problem since. It always works.
by Kurt Schrotenboer
25 Dec 2012 9:21 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Pick-angle - a revelation!
Replies: 51
Views: 17874

angled thumb picks

Have any of you tried the ZOOKIES pics? They are thumb picks(not sure if they make finger) but they help me a lot with their unique design. For that matter an angled thumb pick can also provide for a more comfortable hand position. Zookies come in 10, 20 and 30 degree. Problem is that they come in ...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
23 Dec 2012 10:48 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Buddy Emmons, does it get better than this?
Replies: 13
Views: 4684

Love those instrumental versions

Youtube search: Buddy Emmons: Rose Colored Glasses, I just Destroyed the World, Same Ole Me, I Love You So Much It Hurts. I love these and want to find more like them.
by Kurt Schrotenboer
22 Dec 2012 10:19 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Sierra pedal steel
Replies: 77
Views: 72637

If you are on the road performing for a living a late model Sierra is the way to go. You want to have a psg that stays in tune and doesn't break down, plays, feels and sounds the same in every venue. Second ...if your like me you may want to play what your teacher has. In my case that's a Session S1...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
22 Dec 2012 9:49 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Need some background on Sierra PSG
Replies: 33
Views: 23736

Sierra tone

I agree the pickup can have much to do with the tone ...on any psg. Just like a Les Paul 6 string electric, using that neck position pickup has more tone so will a psg the more the pickup is positioned away from the bridge. Second, it's where you pick the strings. Move your hand position away from t...
by Kurt Schrotenboer
21 Dec 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Band-in-a-Box
Topic: Open source Band-in-a-Box alternative for Ubuntu/Linux OS
Replies: 3
Views: 4601

Open source Band-in-a-Box alternative for Ubuntu/Linux OS

Looking for advice on what open source Biab app works best and on what OS flavor. I use Ubuntu 12.04 LTS