The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi friends, I have a Carter Starter with no case. Does anyone know where I can get a case or even a gig gag for it? I'd prefer something light, small & cheap. In that order, if possible. Actually, I know just what you need! I had the same issue with my CS last year and found a perfect and affor...

Thanks Jamie.

Larry, just let me know how you'd like to get in touch.

Hi Larry,

Considering this is Jamie’s original thread, I will give him the first chance to claim it. But if he decides he doesn’t want it or has found another, I will definitely take it. Thanks.

Charles

Benjamin Poilve wrote:Don't know if that is totally on-topic but I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the upkeep and more specifically the procedure to lubricate those recent ExStars.

I found Greg Cutshaw's page on this topic to be a great help:

http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Lubricate/Lubricate.html

Hey Jamie, FYI, I'm in the market for one as well (specifically a 15/16ths) and I reached out to Butch to ask when he might expect to restock them on his site. He told me he probably wouldn't have more ready until January. So if you don't end up finding a used one, make a note to check back around t...

There was a recent flurry of enthusiasm for these: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-amp-pedal/st-johns/boss-katana-m2-100w/1592790041 I was just going to recommend the same. I use the head version of the Katana with a 1x15 cab and think it sounds wonderful. All the muscle you need for most gigs and lots of ...

Thanks Scott! That's actually exactly the slide I have. But mine doesn't have a hole to add weight to. I didn't see any such option available. Did you specifically ask for that?

Appreciate the input gents. I think I started developing this preference on my lap steel. For a while, I only had an old Stevens bar laying around that I didn't like. So I started using a larger bottleneck finger slide. Just seemed way more comfortable in my hand. Something about the way that larger...

Alright friends, I think I'm missing something. I'm a new steel player, but a longtime guitar and lap steel player. I don't really understand how almost everyone in PSG world seems to be comfortable with sub 1" bars. They feel too small and cramped to me. And I have very average, medium hands. ...

Anybody have a Lehle Volume 90 they'd like to get rid of? I bought the standard one with top jacks before I started playing steel and now find myself wishing I had the side jack model for my steel.

Sold.

Same here Jerry. Ordered parts yesterday, and they just arrived 5 minutes ago. Crazy fast. I also ordered some 3mm delrin flat washers while I was at it. I'm going to see if I can further smooth the pedal action by reducing some metal on metal contact points.

Once the end block and rod are removed, you can remove the pedals and slide the spacers out of the tube. Here is what the pedal bar looks like disassembled: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/20920_IMG_3674_1.jpg Once broken down, I discovered that my 3mm rod was slightly bent which was ...

Mitsuo answered my question by explaining that there is a long, 3mm thick, stainless steel bar running through the pedal bar and held in place with stop blocks on each end. In my photos above, you can see the right end block with the retaining screw in it. It turns out, my left end block and screw w...

I considered that option Scott, but figured it would be the slowest path to resolution. I was wrong. You were quite right. I asked him yesterday and he replied in less than 12 hours with a detailed explanation and a graphic to help. I'm all set now. I will post his details here shortly for future re...

You bet. One other note on the bag: the bottom is only lightly padded, so I cut and placed a couple big squares of thick black foam under the changer and keyhead to relieve some pressure on those components when I load it upside down.

Mike H. - Thanks! Bruce is correct. It's a light stand/tripod bag for photography equipment. My Carter didn't come with a case of any kind so I did a lot of searching for something that would fit the dimensions. This bag (about 36"x9"9") is actually surprisingly perfect. And it comes ...

Hello Friends, The pedal bar of my 2015 Excel Superb U12 is in need of some maintenance. The majority of the pedals are squeaking, gritty, and in need of lubrication and the 8th pedal has gotten slightly bent. I'd like to dissemble the bar to clean and oil everything, but I can't seem to figure out ...

Carter Starter in excellent condition. 3 pedals, 4 knee levers. Sounds great. Functions perfectly. Just cleaned, oiled, and restrung this week. Soft case included. $900 plus shipping. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/20920_cs1_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/20920_...