The Steel Guitar Forum

What the heck. I saw Pogo in the late 60's at the Terrace Ballroom, a 3000 person venue (since torn down), opening for a band called A.B.Sky. There were 4 of them because Randy Meisner had quit (or was fired, I can't recall) because he wanted to help mix Pickin' Up The Pieces & Jim & Richie ...

Is anyone out there using one of these amps? I want to buy something I can use for recording primarily, but the size of this amp looks good for gigging also. Pros, cons, etc., please.

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First of all thanks to you. Now, one other quick question if I may, http://www.b0b.com/forum/redface.gif ). In the ex: pertaining to the Cmaj9 & Cmin9, I noted the Bb & B. These are dominant & major seventh tones. Of course they also signify the minor & major thirds over a major chor...

Does the term major third refer to the relationship between only the root & the third (i.e. two intervals above the root) OR to any two notes that are seperated by two intervals?

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I just received my new Sierra lap steel today. It was a much anticipated affair as I had craved possession of one since the day I spotted it at the Sierra web site. When I opened the SKB case, I sat for a good 5 minutes just checking how beautiful the instrument was. The craftsmanship is excellent &...

Is there a website for purchase of the John Pierce bars?

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The consensus seems to be stick with the fingerpicks until they get comfortable. My problem is that my fingers are falling asleep post 20 min of playing. I'm using metal Dunlops. I'm not giving up, but I won't play on after my pinkies start napping. Any ideas out there?

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I'm buying a new Sierra Lap Steel, 8 strings, C6th tuning. Don at Sierra guitars inquired how I wanted the string order configured on the neck? Anyone have an opinion (heh, I'm sure ppl do) with valid reasons for the order they prefer? Please let me know. Also, I am interested in obtaining a book or...