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by Jeff Schaffer
5 Jan 2001 9:58 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Why does this simple thing increase string sustain?
Replies: 21
Views: 2965

With some skepticism I purchased a FatFinger about a year ago for use with acoustic guitar. Even to my relatively unsophisticated ear the increase in sustain was immediately apparent. I don't know about the "dead spot" thing, but I have noticed that it seems to make the high-low tone spect...
by Jeff Schaffer
5 Dec 2000 11:37 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Add more weight to a Dunlop bar. Here's how.
Replies: 11
Views: 2146

Check out jpstrings.com for info and pics of these bars.
by Jeff Schaffer
4 Dec 2000 10:08 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: The Flying Burrito Brothers
Replies: 33
Views: 3283

Gilded Palace is a must. My personal favorite is the third album. It is so well crafted as to be virtually perfect. The creativity and variety of P.K's playing is remarkable. I never tire of the third. It has a permanent place in my 6 cd car changer. Burrito Deluxe is not as refined to my ears but d...
by Jeff Schaffer
22 Nov 2000 10:06 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: dobro question
Replies: 2
Views: 814

dobro question

Hi, I'm pretty new to dobro and have a question maybe you could help me with. I have a Regal squareneck (not sure which model; it has a black spider). The open strings sound pretty good and the positions towards the nut end sound OK but when you get around the middle of the neck the tone becomes kin...
by Jeff Schaffer
15 Nov 2000 10:45 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: events
Replies: 0
Views: 712

events

Hi, Is there a site that has a listing of the annual major events and dates for the remainder of this year and the coming year? Thanks very much.