The Steel Guitar Forum

I second Mark Tulbert's remarks. Very well played Dave, and also nice that you added your style to it. Really enjoyed the performance.

I've just taken delivery of a Fender ToneMaster Twin & found the overall sound to be clear and punchy. After spending an hour experimenting with the tone controls and getting used the amp, I am experiencing a "harshness" when I play B & C, strings 3,4,5 up around the 15th fret area...

Has anyone heard the version of this song that Olivia Newton-John recorded for an album cut in Nashville? It has some very tasty pedal steel in the mix & I am not sure who it is. Could be Paul or Tommy but to my ear there are traces of Bruce Bouton.

Great to hear Steve. After all your work to finally have it come to fruition.

Is there a tab available for the intro to New Blue Jade?

Steve, thanks for the nice comments regarding my pic. I'll certainly be looking forward to seeing the result of your labour and reading the finished product.

Here is a pic of Buddy that I took at the '81 St Louis Convention. I was using transparency (slide) film.

I second all of the above comments about Jim. He goes above & beyond to help, & has a great personality as well.

Thanks Ernie. This is JayDee in his element - spot-on playing live with great fills that suit the song. First Class!!

I'm using a Telonics 409 that I think gives a little thicker sound & have adjusted the 2nd & 3rd strings to suppress the "harshness above the 12th fret. At this point I am happy with it.

Excellent group. They set the bar (steel pun) that much higher. Interplay between Jay Dee & John is so tight & obviously well rehearsed. Are there any bands of this caliber around today? Apologies for my ignorance .

The Feral Swing Katz are world class (in my opinion) & base in Sydney, Australia.
This clip is just a sample of their work.

https://youtu.be/-NsAl0h1i6U

Missed that one Greg, regrettably. Will keep my eye out for a repeat performance.
(i’m In Ballarat)

Hi Barry, if you are ever driving through to Melbourne give me a call.
I'm in Ballarat & have been fooling around with pedal steel for a good no. of years - maybe one day I'll get it right.

I second all of the above comments. Mark is very knowledgable when it comes to pedal steel & recording. He is usually willing to help if he can & has become a very dear friend to me. He is also a committed Ritenberry advocate & was instrumental (pun intended) in converting me. He is defi...

Great informative interview with Lloyd. He sure has some insight into the evolving of the pedal steel guitar as we know it. Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/qXN0ECLOwlU

Paul, here is a pic of Lloyd from 1971, in the studio where Mark worked - Nugget Studios, Goodlettsville. The bottom has the edge of a double exposure but end of the Sho Bud is clearly visible & the pad where the C6th neck had been.

The Next Time I'm In town, live by the Notting Hillbillies. Great tune - not sure of the year but both Mark & Paul look considerably younger!

https://youtu.be/blZ7x2m6y2Y

Jan, your Lloyd interpretations have been really helpful. You have a talent for presentation.Thank you very much.

I installed a Telonics 409 in my '71 Emmons p/p. First thing that I noticed was the clarity & improved string separation. Also very quiet Karen, so I'm sure that it would solve your problem. I use mine through a Quilter Steelaire.

Jeff gets his kicks !!

Thanks for the tab John . Presentation is very professional & clear. Well done.

Hey Mark, that's a picture to treasure & frame. Where was the gig?- you have taste in grand daughters & guitars!

Great clear photography Dieter. I think you may have previous experience.

Has anyone put down a tab for Paul Franklin's solo on Don't Rock The Jukebox by Alan Jackson ?