The Steel Guitar Forum

What is the scale length?

I'm interested in the guitar… Does it have a blend knob underneath the pickup cover like a fender does?

Most folks will tell you that G6 is the way to go on a tricone as it holds better tension against the cones. They're right. That being said, I play mine in C6 because that's the tuning I know really well. It sounds just fine, but probably not as beefy as it would in a lower tuning. I use heavier gau...

I've played on the standard size Jerry Byrd bullet bar for quite a while, but I have been experimenting with using the standard size pedal steel bar... I LIKE the sustain, easier to cover all the strings on slants, the fact that you don't need as much pressure and that it's also easier to grip. The ...

Whoa Doug, that is a "PRO-TIP"... I always wondered how you kept the steel level in your youtube videos! Do you bring a book for your foot for non pedal gigs too?

I'm really impressed that anyone can play a LAP steel with a volume pedal for any period of time. It's really tough for me to keep the thing in my lap and use the bar accurately when my leg is moving up and down on the volume pedal. Of course, having a steel guitar with legs resolves all of these is...

I'm going to agree with Dick. This would be a fair "Full Retail" price but I would expect it to sit in the shop for a long time... That being said, the asking price is a ways off of "Market" value. Things here on the forum generally sell closer to Market value... Which on this in...

This one's gonna go quick... Really excited to see some builds with more than six strings from Mr. King!

Apparently, polytone is still in business... But mostly making compact amps just like everyone else!

http://polytoneamps.com/gpage1.html

Bill, Those tube SARNO's are pretty hot items as you well know. We DO have one solid state one that has essentially the same electronics as the Reverbrocket clone: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/13931_20141222_162907_1.jpg ... That being said, this one is worth $100ish so it's not really...

Who did Joe Pass play steel for? The name isn't ringing a bell...

My dad is closing down his accordion shop and has a number of polytone amps for sale... Quite a number of Taurus amps that have 15" speakers. I know Herb Remington and some other folks are big on these, although not made for steel gutiar, they have a good dark sound to them. If anyone is intere...

POLISH: If were you, I would run too wild polishing it... They look nice with some patina! A little bit of grime brings out the engraving too. Added bonus: makes others think that you're super seasoned. That being said, I'm sure any old metal minimally abrasive polish would work. STRINGS: Some folks...

Looking for a fender deluxe 8 with the trapezoidal pickup... Aesthetic condition unimportant provided that all the electronic are strong. Would also be interested in deluxe 8's with legs and two pickups. Again, aesthetic condition unimportant. Looking for a good player, not a wall hanger.

There's one on MN craigslist... http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/msg/4766337290.html I have to say, the particular one that I got is a great player (for $99!) with a few modifications. Try putting a P-Bass bridge cover on the bridge instead of the obscenely huge and impractical one that comes s...

Oh yeah... and for those of you who like to keep track of gear:

Rickbacker B-6 tuned C6 (War Time Model) through a Blues Jr.

Republic Tricone tuned C6 ... Please forgive me for tuning a resonator in C6, but as a multi-instrumentalist, I can only keep so much straight!

I apologize to anyone who stumbled upon the XXX record, but boy that was fun! I'm playing steel on a couple of those numbers too. In regards to the cheap suit serenaders, any fan of the 20s-30s novelty/jazz style ought to check them out. I've known about them for years, but once I started playing st...

Hey straight steelers... I just released an album with my 1930's jazz band that features some Rickenbacker B-6 and Tricone work by yours truly. You can listen to the album in it's entirety on bandcamp! It's NOT a steel guitar album, but the tunes listed below were heavily inspired by a lot of the st...

Yeah... A lot of those lower tunings definitely have more "girth" to them. That being said, I'm playing steel as part of my multi-instrumental skill set so having too many tunings floating around would sink my battleship. For what it's worth, I do think C6 works well as a compliment to tra...

Hey guys, Here's a few videos from this summer with one of the groups I sideman with, Jack Klatt. I'm using a Republic squareneck tricone square neck strung up in C6... I know, I know, C6 is sub optimal for resonator tuning, but it makes more sense to play the tuning I'm familiar with rather than st...

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Still available..... Also, I'm not entirely sure which era of StageOne manufacturing this steel comes from. I am definitely not an expert on them... If this helps anyone out, here is a photo of the label inside the undercarriage: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/13931_20140901_010744_1.jpg

I'm a straight steel player and was thinking about learning how to play pedal steel... But I don't think that's going to happen. E9 is just not my thing. This Zum Stage One doesn't have a scratch/scuff/dent/nick anywhere on it. Never been gigged with or left the house. Par for the course with the Zu...

I've done fine with the $60 cheapo off musicians friend... Plenty of road miles in and no problems yet!

I'm glad that Jerry Byrd is with me in the light touch camp. It is definitely one heck of a head trip switching between dobro and electric steel too... I hope I don't ruin my touch after a summer of bluegrass festival gigs!