The Steel Guitar Forum

Today is the anniversary of Don Rich leaving us 38 years ago. He was just a few days short of his 33rd birthday. For some of you younger guys he was the Bandleader of the Buckaroos, the backing band for Buck Owens. While not a steel player, in my opinion he was a great musician, performer and entert...

Probably Shot Jackson. He backed many of her sessions.

Ken, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. For several years, I have read your posts and enjoyed your photos and regularly anticipate learning about your recent projects. Please continue posting as your time and work schedule permits. We enjoy and learn from you. All the best ...

Here is my take on European power systems from several years ago. I am "slightly" familiar with UK, and some of "old Europe", Germany as a example. The UK had different standards and different type plugs. Go here to see the variation of plugs in various countries. http://en.wikip...

Here is my two cents; The candidates for HOF should not only be "admired" for their ability and accomplishments, they should also be RESPECTED as a person of honor. To me, two such men come to mind, Smiley Roberts and Michael Douchette. I do not envy the personnel on the selection committe...

Hi Scotty, you might want to take a look at this 24 channel digital recording unit. It uses (2) IDE type hard drives which can be hot swapped. It's a little pricey at 1650.00 but would make a dynamite heart of a upgraded system. The first customer write up on the web site states it's Pro Tools and o...

To Dave Mudgett, Great article Dave. I have never thought of the back EMF as flyback voltage but that's exactly what it is. I always remember Thevenins Theorem about total power transfer only being possible when the impedances are equal. It's a great theory but not quite possible with varying impeda...

Hi Frank, The answer is yes "probably". If the original use was a similar size tubes, that is similar plate current to your new use you should be OK. Use the center tap of the primary to feed the B+ and either end of the winding to feed the output tube plate. Then tape or use heat shrink t...

Hi Bob,
P M sent about various "stuff"
Thanks,
Ed

I don't have any real experience here but just doing a quick calculation, the 2 x 12 have "approximately" 13% more square inch of cone area than 1 x 15. With speaker efficiency being 3% or less, it would seem more cone area would be preferred. Like it's been stated, it worked good for Lloy...

Hi Marty, There are recent posts in a different thread that address similar situations of which speaker to use. Especially interesting to me was the 2 posts by Tom Bradshaw about what he has found for the Webb line of amps and his "porting" of cabinet. See here: http://bb.steelguitarforum....

Hi Ernie, Roger and John are completely correct. The connector shown is called a PL-259 used for connections on coaxial cable. This type connector has been around as far back as WW-2 and maybe longer. It was commonly used in low power (2 kW or less) communications equipment, common in the 3 to 160 M...

Patricia: First let me thank you again for your time, effort and work to collect the information on you E9 chord chart and taking the time to email it to many members. Reading your post, where copyright and patent lawsuits were insinuated, then the threat of blacklisting you; made me feel insulted, ...

Hi Patricia:
I would love a copy of your chart when you have time. It looks great!! I'm reluctant to post my private email address on the Forum because of Spam.
Have a great trip to Dallas and enjoy the warmer weather.
All the best with your music.
Ed Phipps - Chino Valley, AZ

Hi Danny: Great web site for Billy!!! I have been a BIG fan of his since the early Carl Smith recordings. So much talent and a SUPER NICE guy. I enjoyed your W4MOP site a few months ago and remembered most that old ham radio equipment. I have tinkered with radio 45+ years and am now KK7BM. Thanks fo...

OOooo what a laugh. This is the most comical thread I have read ... EVER! There are a few simple secrets to having a great tone. 1) You need a guitar with a pickup in good condition. 2) Use a Hilton Pedal or Back Box to isolate you high impedance pickup from being loaded down. 3) GOOD quality cables...

I hope you have recovered from the Dentist
Please keep us updated with pics on your progress.
It's quite interesting for many of us.

All the best,

Ed

Bruce, for fuses you may go here: http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchResultView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&searchType=k&searchValue=fuses&categoryId=202010&sort=n&pagenum=1 They have been in business 25+ years. Located in SF Bay area...

KK7BM but not active for about 17 years. Worked in communications & electronics more than 40 years, so Amateur Radio seemed rather natural. Several former calls, KK5FS, KB0YM, WB0KWU, 3D2LP, VK2FVS tis most of them. Seems like I'm leaving 1 or more out but "Senior Moments" are common n...

Just in my opinion, the Mesa show was GREAT! Again, my opinion, there was not especially a BEST but surely many in the 10+++ category for each of our likes, desires and whims. Here are some of my personal high points. Hal Rugg played superbly. He is like a fine wine, better with age. Russ Hicks and ...

Hello Victor: I am 68 years old and also a newbie to the PSG. Buying a used guitar from a established dealer does not always bring the anticipated results. In February of 2004, I purchase a used Sho~Bud S-10 from a dealer in Hendersonville, Tennessee. It was stated, "No guitar leaves our store ...

bumpy ~ bump ~ bumped for a good cause

Congratulations Billy!!!! Way to go man.
It's a long way from "The skinny Kid" playing the Steel:-)
Best of luck.
Ed

Hey Guys, this Amp is in mint condition. I saw it in April and it looks new.

I have known Gere 49 years and he's 100% honest and a straight shooter.

Here is a bump for nice guy and a great Amp.

Hi Robert,
Thanks for your information. I talked with Don at Scottie's and have them on order

b0b, you may close this.

Ed Phipps