The Steel Guitar Forum

Mine is # 173, I got it new in 1997. Still as good as new and sounds great too with the BL pickup...

Hi Theresa, Yes it is Slim, I had the pleasure of supporting Mark in Euorope while I was with Victoria Shaw. Slim is a real Gentleman and a big fan of Paul's. He's a great player too.
Mark is just great and the whole band are awesome.
Enjoy the gig. Tracy.

Hi, are there any steel players in the Dubai area of the UAE, I am currently working there and would love to know if there are any over here.
Thanks

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I use a CyberTwin with my steel and it sounds great. I got some settings for it on an earlier thread on the forum and made a few myself. You can get a really warm "old" type sound and also a really clean bright sound. Lots of headroom too. (there also really light) ------------------ Frank...

Congratulations Paul, You deserve it. You have been THE most influential player to Me and thousands of others. Thank You from England..Tracy Neale

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Hi Bobby, Yes he uses a Crate, he says its the loudest head amp he can get and has lots of headroom. He also plays through a Morley Wah pedal too. Musically His favourite players are Buddy Emmons and Lloyd Green. His latest CD 'Unclassified' is amazing and really shows another angle to our beloved i...

Hi, Robert uses a Crate DD300a amp head and a boogie 4x12 cab most of the time although for some TV work he uses a couple of old twins.

I have serial # 173. I got it new from Paul in 1997 and wont part with it for anything. It is a superb instrument, sounds great and never goes out of tune (only I do that). I dont know of any other Franklins in England.

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Hi Roger I got to play the steel parts in this nearly 10 years ago at the Theatre Royal in Stoke.It was notated but as im a bit crap at that sort of stuff I got a tape of a Previous production which I was told had you playing on it, would that be correct. I had to copy it note for note, it was great...

Has anyone heard of Cerrys Mathews the former front singer from the Platinum selling band Catatonia from Wales UK. She has just completed an album recorded in Nashville and featuring Lloyd on steel and other great nashville players. It is in the stores now, its tilte is "Cock-a-Hoop". ----...

Hi Paul.
I would prefer DVD but even old 8mm would be worth buying with you teaching on it.
Looking forward to it.
Regards Tracy..

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Hi Perry, I used to have a hybrid deuce with the 2x12's.I had it new in 1979 It was the first amp I used with steel (sho-bud) at that time. It worked really well and always sounded sweet with lots of headroom. I also played guitar through it. Unfortunately, it died when i upgraded the valves for Gro...

Paul uses the Messa, studio pre-amp. Its no longer produced but there are lots available on the second hand market, usually around $2-300 dollars. They are very reliable and have a great tone.

Slim does play Excel, I had the pleasure of working with him in 99 at the London Paladium with Mark Chestnut. Slim is a real gent and a genuine master of his craft.He played it through a Lexicon reverb and an Evans pre amp direct into the PA.

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Hi Brett
I cant remember the name of Lonestars new steel Player, I met him recently, however, he used to play in Chely Wright's road band if thats any help.
All the best.

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Hi Wayne. I just looked at your site, the seats look really well made. I like the pictures of the Winnipeg convention. I live in England, do you have the facility to ship over here, I would like to purchase one from you. I currently use a stool that I have used for the last couple of years ever sinc...

I totally agree with Paul on this one. Its the voice that determines the musical style. I have just got the latest Elton John CD and the songs sound more country than many "real country" songs but because Elton is a pop singer, non country fans accept it as just good music.A big pop star o...

Day set up, My first sho bud came that way.

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Thanks for your response guys, I have looked at the archive and found lots of interesting comments, I think I will invest in one due to the fact that, like Doug, I play guitar as well as steel so the virsatility comes top of the list, I was happy with the tone that I got in the shop. Its not very he...

Hi, Has anyone tried a new Fender Cybertwin amp on stage yet. I tried one in the shop and it sounds fantastic with some really clean and warm tones,great reverbs and effects, however, have they got enough headroom to play clean and loud in a live environment. Your comments are most welcome. Thanks.

Hi Bill. I last saw Wally playing at the Downtown Disney Complex a couple of years ago.He was in the resident band at the Country music nite spot.I forget the name of the club.

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Hi ya Dave, I new someone who used a Renown but put 2 12" black widows in it. It sounded really good, I tried it once with the old Sho-Bud.How are you anyway, is the mag finished yet? See ya soon.Tracy

Thanks,I will try and call when we arrive, we are scheduled to get to Oslo at 10:00 hrs.
Cant wait to try the Karbonade. (Mc Donalds but with real meat)
Shame you cant get to the gigs. Tracy Neale

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Thanks Janne.
I wondered why the Peavey Vegas had an open rear enclosure, I can store the duty free beer in it.As for the food, What is this Karbonade? Whats the weather like at the moment?

Thanks for the advice,Norway is obviously the best place in the world to live,if you dont drink that is.
How far down the list is England? after all, gasoline is only $6 a gallon..over here.