The Steel Guitar Forum

I just came across this great article in The New Yorker about Todd Clinesmith and his path to rebuilding after fire destroyed his shop:
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultu ... -the-ashes

I'm going to do my best to be there tomorrow (it's local for me). It'll be a close call, timing wise, but it's on my calendar.

Hey George, I'll take it if the sale falls through!

Really outstanding Mike! Great tone and feel!

Sounds great! Makes me sorry I didn't go.
I was on the fence, but Breaking Bad won out. The price we pay for momentary cultural relevance....
Next time (at Barbes)for sure.

Sorry to revive an old thread, but it's easier than starting a new one on the same topic. I'm having the same string slippage issue with my vintage Fender volume/tone pedal. I was wondering if there's any consensus on how to make the string "stickier?" The pots are fine. I haven't done any...

I love this disc! it's been in the rotation for years.
more, please.

eric, check your email.

Bill, I have the issue that Brad mentioned, and scanned the Tab for you. I'd post it here if I could figure out how (or wasn't too lazy to). check you're PM.

I do it the way Mike described. Index finger at the harmonic point and pick with my thumb pick behind it. It just seemed to make sense to me when I was figuring it out.

I got the identical email addressed not from Todd, but from a friend. This hack (or phishing) has been going around. DO NOT REPLY TO IT! if you have - change your email (or SGF account) password.

you can use this site (http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#cases) to date the case, look for logo style and other small differences. but it looks like the tuners on your steel are the later "F" tuners that fender used in the '70's; but it's kind of hard to tell from that photo.

There's one posted on Craislist in NYC (although the ad says MD). http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/msd/3106883231.html

Lollar and I got thrown off that site it's an outrage! :wink: as for the database... yeah, I agree, a bunch of misidentified NS's for 59's. still it's a good resource for comparisons, particularly if you have an idea of what you're looking for. so how exactly does that nut get turned around? does i...

As I said above, I got some great help and info from Rick Aiello. Here is a link to his pre-war Ricky's page in his "museum." the last photo is almost identical.
http://www.horseshoemagnets.com/_sgg/m6m1_1.htm

Hey. Thanks for the input. I'm considering using the cream colored buttons to give it a more vintage appearance, though I know that there are ways to "age" white ones. As far as the pickup goes... the one thing I knew to look for was the 1.5". I even brought a tape measure with me. Al...

Hi. I just thought I'd share some photos and info on my most recent purchase, a pre-war Rickenbacher Model 59. With much thanks to Rick Aiello, I was able to determine that this was indeed a model 59 and not a post-war NS. The guitar itself is in relatively good shape, aside from the tuner buttons. ...

Another great example is Cindy Cashdollar's playing with Redd Volkkeart (or anyone for that matter). Here's a clip. There are more out there from this DVD/show (Redd Volkeart - Tele Twang)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY8AFtlAykA

I use the plastic tube that M&M's Minis come in: http://villagecandy.biz/images/P/12456.jpg

That one is definitely poly, so it's a 68 or later. I have one that's got the older logo name plate, and is lacquer, with a date of 4-67. My Deluxe 6 has the later logo (like that one), and is poly, cant remember the date but I'm almost certain it's a 68. It's weird, the old poly they used back the...

This makes me appreciate the help that Ken gave me over the phone even more, and am sorry that others have pushed him to reconsider his generosity to this community. Last year (in crisis mode, thinking I fried an amp I had just purchased) Ken really took his time talking me through some possibilitie...

Hey Danny, I see that you're in NY (city?) & yes, I did finally see your PM, and have replied. If you are in the city, someone is selling a Vox DA-20 on Craigslist for $100, which is a steal. I highly recommend this as a versatile little amp. There are plenty of reviews out there, as well as som...

You could try a Fulltone Fat Boost. It's very versatile and natural sounding. It's my "always on" pedal. It's not really an overdrive, but you can definitely get some hair around the edges with it. I have the 1st version which can be found for $75 or so. The current (3rd) version is good a...

hey mike. I'm looking forward to it again. just wondering... have you entertained the possibility of a different location at all? I mean, rodeo bar is good ( and I know you have some pull with the booker :P ), but I think Jalopy would also be a great choice. just my .02 cents. let me know if there's...

A few years ago, when I was trying to keep my fledgling (now idle) honky-tonk band The Merles from falling apart before it really got going; I convinced our singer, and co-founder that busking would be a good way to make some quick cash (a main interest of his), though I really thought it was just a...