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by Bill Shipman
10 Jun 2016 3:04 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: First Steel Gig last Night....Watch Out World!!
Replies: 22
Views: 6489

Congrats. I remember my first gig out with my old Nashville Ltd. It was a wreck, as my steel would not stay in tune. I have not been brave enough to try again. However, I since have gotten rid of the Nashville Ltd and had Martin Weenick make me one of his custom built guitars. What a major differenc...
by Bill Shipman
8 Jun 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Roland Cube 80 amp.
Replies: 4
Views: 2022

Roland Cube 80 amp.

I have one Roland Cube 80 and have used it for several years now for my guitar. I am very happy with it and yes I agree it is a little one directional. I also have a single 15 in and open backed cabinet. Sounds great. Just wasn't sure how well it would work for steel. I want to thank everyone for yo...
by Bill Shipman
8 Jun 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Roland Cube 80 amp.
Replies: 4
Views: 2022

Roland Cube 80 amp.

May I get opinions on using a Roland Cube 80 for a steel amp?
by Bill Shipman
1 Jan 2015 3:14 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Changer fingers not working right
Replies: 6
Views: 2468

I thought it might be a string and I did exactly as you recommended with the flashlight. Never found a string end, but I do believe I fixed it by backing it way off and starting over. It appears to be working fine now. Thank you for your response though. Have a great new year.
by Bill Shipman
19 Dec 2014 5:24 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Changer fingers not working right
Replies: 6
Views: 2468

Changer fingers not working right

I need advice regarding a Nashville Ltd S10 steel. I just had the upper portion of the fingers rebuilt. They have been working fine. A few days ago, I broke a string, (3rd / .011mm). I replaced it. Next I noticed that the B pedal was out of tune. I went to adjust it and noticed that once adjusted, t...
by Bill Shipman
28 Nov 2014 4:56 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Women Steel Guitar Players.
Replies: 94
Views: 97041

Female pedal steel guitarists.

In the mid 70's, I had the pleasure of working with Sylvia Garris. She had been Audrey William's steel player. I have no pics but have some recordings of the band. She was a very good player.
by Bill Shipman
20 Nov 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Why do we have shaky steels?
Replies: 32
Views: 14439

Shaky steels

I have a Nashville Ltd that does that quite a bit. However, in all fairness to the steel, it has been raised up almost 5 inches in height due to my being 6'8" tall. Beyond that, I believe that the end cap design is a bit flawed by only having 1 screw that attaches each corner to the rails. Thes...