The Steel Guitar Forum

Alan;

I would be happy to make a correction to Melobar on my original post, however I'm not quite sure how to do that.

Pete

Al; Thanks for the information which you have posted. I will keep researching also. It would be neat if more Mellobar owners would step forward and add to our quest for useful information. I would really like to be able to play my 10 string Mellobar. Thanks again; Pete 8)

Al; As I remember, my Mellobar has a kind-of small divider thing which I was told has to do with tuning that one string to a 7th. Is the tuning which you have above the "standard" or most commonly used tuning for the Mellobar? Do you know what the string gauges are for the Mellobar? I will...

Brad; This is a solid body electric guitar and has either 8 or 10 strings, I can't remember because it's been in the pawn shop for awhile. The neck is at a 45 degree angle so that it can be played while standing. I believe it was manufactured in the early 60's. Thanks; Pete

Howdy Folks; Does anybody know what the tunings are for a Mellobar guitar? I found one a few years ago and bought it. Problem is that I still haven't found out what the tunings are. Although it's not a steel guitar, it is played with a bar and that's why I wanted it. Thanks for any help; Pete :?

Howdy Folks; The F lever on my Sierra S10 kesps sliding up twards my thigh whenI push on it. I Tightened it so it dosn't hang loose,but it still sldes up on me. After closely watching and anyalizing I noticed that my knee doesn't push squarely on the lever so after moving my seat to where my knee do...

Howdy folks; After close examination I think I have solved the problem. I found that the bellcrank which moves the pull-rod for that B pedal had smehow slipped on it's shaft. After re-aligning it and tightening it down I was able to get it back in tune. While It was on the table I did a lube-job on ...

Howdy Folks; I'm using the E9th tuning and when tuning the 3rd or "G#" string open (no pedal), then tune to "A" (B pedal down) and giong back to open (no pedal) again the "G#" is flat. After re-tuning to "G#" again and pressing the (B pedal down) again the &qu...

Howdy Folks;

Does anybody offer any pedal steel guitar courses by mail?

Thanks;
Pete

Howdy Folks; What is the most commonly used weight for a bar? I'm not sure if I sould use a heavier bar or stay with the bar I,m now using. I have heard that a heavier bar will produce a better tone, but isn't there a limit as to how heavy it should be so that contoling it wouldn't be a problem? Opi...

My wife and I met Dan at an in the park concert in Moses Lake Washington quite a few years back. He also played saxaphone. We had a chance to meet him and talk breifly, got his autograph. Dan was a very nice guy. God bless him and his family.

Pete

Howdy Folks; Could anybody give me some ideas of how to soundproof a room without spending a lot of money? My music room is next to my livingroom and aparently the wall is thin enough so as when I practice the sound is bothersome to anybody who is watching tv in the living room. Give me your thought...

Howdy folks; It's been awhile since I have posted here on the Forum and I,ll try too more often. It seems that it's easy to find posters of famous bands and guitarists but where can I find posters of famous steel guitar players? It would be nice to have a few on the wall in my music room. Thanks for...

Howdy Tom;

Unfortunately I only own one pedal steel and it's an E-9th.

Thanks anyway;
Pete

Howdy Folks;

I'm still looking for a tab of "Hawaii Tatoo" using E9th.
If anybody has it let me know.

Thanks;
Pete

Dave, Charlie, Gary Howdy; Thanks for all the info about the BIAB files and some ideas of how to use them. From what I see there is quite a bit then meets the eye. I guess I'll be chewing on this stuff for awhile untill I figure out what the best way to use it wiuld be. Thanks; Pete :?

Howdy; I used to have an Edwards pedal and really enjoyed using it. Mine was very dependable and required very little maintenance. As I remember the only thing that it required was a new lamp. I would still be using it if it had not been ripped off. "Good Pedal!" Pete 8)

Howdy folks; I am using BIAB version 9 to make my own backup tracks, saves them on my hard drive. Is it possible to save these audio tracks on a floppy disc so I don't use up as much hard drive space? Would I save them as wav files, or midi files? I go from the audio output of my laptop to the input...

Howdy Folks;

I have been looking for and am still trying to find a tab for "Hawaii Tatoo." Hopefully tabbed out for the E9th.
If anybody knows where I can get it let me know.

Thanks;
Pete

Howdy Folks; Does anybody know if there is any tab written for the volume pedal? We have tab for everything else on the steel guitar but why not the volume pedal? Is it more preferable to fade up into a passage or fade down out of a passage? I use my volume pedal very little and when I do I am never...

Howdy Folks;

Thanks for all the help in finding me a psg seat. I wanted to let you all know that I have found what I was looking for to suit my needs.
Once again thanks for all the help.

Pete.

Howdy Folks;

Does anybody have a good used seat with compartments and a back for sale? Perhaps one which folds for travel?

Thanks;
Pete

Howdy Ed;

Look for my e-mail cause I need one of your chordbooks too!

Thanks;
Pete

Howdy folks; Does anybody know of any exercises for the hands,wrists, ankles and feet that would be good for playing the pedal steel? It makes sense to me that if a person could keep these areas conditioned it would help them play the instrument more proficiently and fluently. Awaiting any replys; P...

Darrell;

I believe you have my "snail-mail" address.
Please keep me posted, and send more information about this new steel guitar association.
I'm interested.

Thanks again;
Pete