The Steel Guitar Forum

This question is for six string guitar. I have had a Mesa Boogie DC 3 for many years. I recently bought a Fender Blues Jr. A friend suggested I somehow connect the two to experiment with the sound I can get. My first question is this possible? My second if it is how can it work and how would I contr...

Has anyone used the Dr. Z Maz 38 for a PSG? I was curious of how versatile this amp is and whether it would be good enough for a very novice PSG player.

Bill

I just got back from Austin where I was able to see the Buck Owens Birthday Bash at the Continental Club. Great show and great music. The entire band was great but Ricky Davis' steel playing was amazing. This is an annual event if you like Buck Owens.

Bill

I just got back from a quick trip to Austin. I was able to have a lesson with Neil. Neil is a great teacher. Neil is patient and knowledgable and I will be sure to include lessons with him on my subsequent returns to Austin. Thanks Neil.

Bill

Jerry,

I got the emails. Thanks. I tried to email you back but I think my email is messed up. I could not tell was the seat with the back rest cloth?
Thanks,
Bill

Hi Jerry,

I sent you an email. I was wondering if the seat was vinyl or cloth and how much? Pictures?

Thanks,

Bill

I have seen alot of people talk about the Pod Xt so I looked it up online today. I saw that it has a Leslie effect but I could not find a sample of that on the website. Does anyone have a sample of what this effect sounds like running through the Pod xt.

Thanks
Bill

I might be in the market for a new amp for my electric guitar and I have also been considering an amp specifically for PSG. Could the Nashville 112 be used for both. I play basically rhythm guitar with the occasional lead. My electric is a Tele if it matters and mostly country rock if that matters. ...

I have a DC 3 Mesa Boogie amp. I use it to play guitar and with my PSG. It is the amp I have to use. Any suggestions on settings for a better sound for PSG. It has a clean channel and "lead" channel. Gain, bass, treble, mid, presence and reverb. I know my ability to play PSG is the most im...

I have a DC 3 Mesa Boogie amp. I use it to play guitar and with my PSG. It is the amp I have to use. Any suggestions on settings for a better sound for PSG. It has a clean channel and "lead" channel. Gain, bass, treble, mid, presence and reverb. I know my ability to play PSG is the most im...

I saw Dave Insley last night in Santa
Rosa. He is from Arizona. I think he said his steeler's name was Henry Nagle. Fantastic show and great steel playing by Henry. Great country music. If you get the chance to see them it is well worth it.

Jon,

Thank you that helps a great deal.

Bill

I have a student model GFI with E9 tuning. I have three pedals and a lkl and a lkr knee levers. When I read tab that indicates a movement on the 4th or 8th strings, for example 5L, I know that it is the fifth fret, but does the "L" mean raise or lower the tone? I assume it means LkL. Thank...

I tried to use the scale program that was listed but for some reason it would not open. I also tried to find the the program that was referred to in the links and also could not find that. As you can see I am about as good on the computer as I am the PSG. Can anyone point me in the right direction t...

Do you rest the palm of your pick hand on the strings (the strings not being picked) while you play or is this a poor habit to get into?

Thanks,
Bill

I would check out the Continental Club. They usually have someone worth seeing, particularly at happy hour. Also I would check out Hills Cafe on Weds they have (in the past when I've been to Austin)a pretty good show and if I am not mistaken I think it is free.

I am going to San Antonio in early August and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on places to go that play country music (with lots of steel), or if there are any must see bands who regularly play in the area. I will be staying in the downtown area. Thanks. Bill

Well it turns out this post was for nothing. My wife worked all day and had no idea I even wrote this post. Tonight after dinner she brought out this package for me and told me it was an early father's day gift because of this party me and my buddy's band is playing next week. The package? A Goodric...

Well it turns out this post was for nothing. My wife worked all day and had no idea I even wrote this post. Tonight after dinner she brought out this package for me and told me it was an early father's day gift because of this party me and my buddy's band is playing next week. The package? A Goodric...

Bob,

Thanks for the input. Any recommendations on an inexpensive volume pedal. I am not that great on either psg or guitar but want something that will be reliable when I play guitar with friends.

Bill

Bob,

Thanks for the input. Any recommendations on an inexpensive volume pedal. I am not that great on either psg or guitar but want something that will be reliable when I play guitar with friends.

Bill

I am considering getting a volume pedal. I was curious if a volume pedal is for pedal steel only or can be used with a regular guitar as well? I think I need one for both purposes. I find that my guitar sounds better with the volume all the way up on it but I can never seem to find the right volume ...

I am considering getting a volume pedal. I was curious if a volume pedal is for pedal steel only or can be used with a regular guitar as well? I think I need one for both purposes. I find that my guitar sounds better with the volume all the way up on it but I can never seem to find the right volume ...

This is a very helpful post since I am trying to understand how this thing works. Do you block after each note picked or after each series of notes picked (apologies if this is obvious to some)?

Bill

My brother in law lives in the Fox River Valley area of Wisconsin. He is a very good (amatuer) musician/songwriter. His song style is a rock/country/folk style that is difficult to describe in a word. He has wondered what a PSG might sound like in some of his recordings/songs. I told him I would che...