The Steel Guitar Forum

If you can find it in your heart to lower the E's on two different K levers,and lower the top E(string 4)plus the 9th on one lever,you will be amazed at what is available.If you go a step further and go to an extended E9,(i.e.) 12 string,you'll be even further amazed. Set up with a little imaginatio...

Stu,just wondering if you got my E-mail.Ishould have notified you. Rusty

Mickey, check your mail

bOb,I don't know if this is the right cat. for this topic,but I just called Star Choice Sat. TV About the availability of RFD up here in the frozen north.The info I was given is that even tho it's not currently available,if enuf Star dish owners call and request it,it will be added.This happened wit...

So maybe my next question is-can you buy stereo headphones with a tone control?

Thanx for the info Jim.In retrospect,it's probably the output of the Rockman to the headphones that should have a tone control on it.There is an edge in the phones that I would like to take off.And the Rockman has no tone control,but plenty of volume control.

I use a Rockman for practice.It's a good sound,but has a bit of a sharp edge to it.Is it possible to make up a little box with a tone control to go inline with the input cord,and if so what pot and how to wire it?Thanks Rusty

After reading Buddy's posts on his condition at the time,I think "God what that man must have gone thru mentally.Being at that level of dexterity and get dragged down to the level he described must have been torture.My dad was a classical violinist who was good enough to play 1st chair.Arthriti...

This is a great topic Reece.And all that has been said here about the mental state one has to have to achieve the most from every practice session is very important.Could I ask you to explain the ritual or mechanics of how you practice? For example-if you are going to work on a new tune,do you you u...

It's all about practice Richard.There is NO shortcut to becoming a good player.You can teach your hands to do anything-but it reqires repitition and patience.And never forget that no matter how good you think you are,there is always someone better.That thinking keeps one humble and striving to becom...

Chris,there maybe something available in Halifax.You could pop over on the ferry and pick it up.Save U.S. shipping.When I was in St.Johns I bought a beautiful Ovation that someone had got,but really wanted an accordian.But however you do it,a 2nd steel is a must-at least in my mind.

Thanks Steve.I did not know about the support address.I've mailed them.Hopefully I can get it from them-it was made in 1986.

The "mix" pot in my Miroverb appears to be worn out.I've sprayed it but that's not helping.Anyone know where I could order an original pot? It's rated @ 1KB.Has 6 terminals which are soldered into the board.So I'm assuming it's Alesis own design.

Good to hear from you Micky and Bob T.And thanks for your kind words. Rusty

Thanks for your responces,John&Lee.I'm pretty challenged when it comes to electronics so I don't know what an a/b switch is.Would that be an on/off/on 3 position type? I was thinking in the lines of being able to turn the tuner on between songs to check the tuning.Not to leave it on.I don't have...

Is it possible to wire a tuner to the output jack on a guitar without it affecting the pickup output? Just one of those cheap tuners thst Korg makes.

Bob is one of the finest players anywhere and a good friend.He talked Shot into building me a D-12 Sho-Bud even tho Shot did'nt have end plate casting patterns for it.On the inside of the plates you can see the weld joint.I guess either the 1st or one of the first D12 that Shot built.Great guitar wh...

I've just put a Kap in my old Webb.Sounds pretty good so far but I haven't used it in a real large venue yet. That'll tell the tale.Sure is easy on this ole' back tho.So far,a Black Widow has been the best-but I can't afford a roadie.

Great Playing,Fred.I love that tune and you do it justice.Iwould love to get a backing track-BIAB doesn't cut it.Would it be available? Rusty

Has anyone tried the Alesis Midiverb? I've only ever used the Microverb but would like to have delay & flange without going to a rack mount.Plus their prices have come down substantily.

I have an older GL humbucking pickup that I want to install in a guitar.Trouble is,I can't remember how it's wired.There are 2 cables coming out of it-each with 3 wires.Red,white&black.I don't think the reds are used.Are the 2 blacks joined & the whites go to hot and ground? Thanks,R.W.

I,ve just put a Kap in my Webb.It sounds great.

Ron,would you kindly post his set-up? I've always been curious Thanx Rusty (e9 that is)

I hear a lot of Speedy West & Rusty Young when I lsten to him.Good Stuff.Anyone know what he uses for overdrive?

Millenium owners-have any of you experienced large temp change and did it affect the guitar? I worked clubs on the Canadian prairie a few years ago and was told before going,to cover the guitar at nite and put a container of water on the pak seat right underneath.I didn't bother until the cross rods...