The Steel Guitar Forum

Hello James,
I play steel in Chicago all the time. Mostly with a group called Van Ghost, no current dates booked with them. I will be playing the Metro on 10/16 with Joe Pug.

Like everyone says Brian Wilke is the man. Go see him at the Empty Bottle and he give lessons. That's what I did 6 years ago.

I grew up in the south burbs too but now live on the north side of the city. I haven't been down that way for 10 years, not sure what is still around.

Thanks, no it's cool. These strings were given to me for free I was just putting together a back up set last night and noticed the error. Then saw your post this morning.

That's funny you mention this. I was given several set of these exact strings by a guy who gave up pedal steel. In my set the packaging said the b string was .018 but inside there was .017.

Thanks a lot guys.

Jonathan I'm using the Line 6 XT Live and haven't had problem with volume. Changing the output of the L6 to line out was the key.

Thanks a lot guys.

Jonathan I'm using the Line 6 XT Live and haven't had problem with volume. Changing the output of the L6 to line out was the key.

I just picked up a used NV400 and wanted to try using the preamp simulators on my Line 6 effect unit. I plugged; volume pedal > Line 6 > Power Amp In (on the back of the amp) The post volume control does not change the volume. I assumed that would control the master volume. Now that amp is just at o...

I've seen a thread before like this and people mostly have good to great things to say about keyless steels. I'd like to hear more cons about a keyless. These steels are not very popular. I'd like to know why some people got rid of a keyless, or wouldn't buy one.

From what I'm told, no it will not reach the axle. I'm sure we would have gone that route if it were that simple. Neither one of us was interested in taking the whole changer apart. It was the last resort. However, I don't have the time, interest, or skill to conduct an experiment to 100% validate t...

My guy has theorized that you can not get lube to where it needs it the most, the axle, without taking the changer apart. After disassembling my changer he questioned if the Thomas was properly lubricated in the first place, or perhaps it was lubed/cleaned with something that dried it out. Who knows...

I recently had some problems involving stiff A & B pedal on my Thomas. At first it was bearable but it evolved into not being able to keep the b pedal pull in tune. My guy shorten the return spring but suspected there might be more to the problem. Sure enough a couple 3-4 gigs later the tuning p...

I got a couple 2-3 gigs on Thursday 3/13. Anybody else going to be playing? I'd love to check out some other steel players while I'm down there.

My gig details can be found at: www.myspace.com/roccolabriola

This album was done in 2 session NYC and Minnesota. I think Buddy played at the the NYC sessions, you can find a bootleg of this session called Blood on the Tapes. Buddy plays on You're a Big Girls Now in this session.

Hello David, Not sure if you sent it back yet. When I got my 112 and took it to my first gig a door closed too fast and slammed in to the amp. I thought 'no big deal it's a Peavey'. I plugged it in and nothing. No red light, zippo. The next day I thought about it before sending it back decided to hu...

My rock band Cracklin Moth is playing Schuba's http://www.schubas.com/ July 3rd. I split time between guitar and steel.

http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth

Rocco

Hey Spencer,
We met at the Hideout in Chicago. My band Cracklin Moth opened for the Dead String Bros that night.

Rocco

I play a red ss classic D-10. It was my upgrade from my maverick. Been playing it almost 2 years.

I just got a Thomas SD-10 so the msa has taken a back seat my last few gigs.

You can see the msa in action here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80321703@N00/sets/72057594054744660/show

You can check out my band at www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth I play on the two live tracks. We are currently putting together a new ep. Rocco<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Rocco Labriola on 13 July 2006 at 01:14 PM.]</p></FONT>

It's probably Barry Thomas.

Coincidentally, I just a got Thomas steel and love it.

Searching the forum gave limited information.

I'd be interested if any forum members have any comments about the guitar or builder.

Donny is right. It is the "pedal rod to bellcrank link".

I'm going to put in a call to Bud Carter and see if he has any suggestions, but I think I'm going to have to remove the cross shaft.

Thanks guys.

Thank you for everyone responses here and via email. My problem is removing this part, or removing the whole bell crank. How is that done? There appears to be a set screw but it's not a hex/allen shape. It's kind of Q shaped from what I can tell. Or, how do I take the whole bell crank off so I can p...

The metal piece that connects the pedal rod to the bell crank is starting to crack on my b & c pedals. 1) Does this metal piece have a name? 2) Can I replace this piece or do I have to replace the whole bell crank? It looked like there was a hex screw I could loosen but no such luck. After looki...

I also sent you an email.
Rocco

Hey Marlin,
I have fold up piano bench that I've been looking to get rid of. If interested I'll send you pictures.

Rocco

Hey There, My band Cracklin Moth has a myspace page. www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth I had had an axe wielding teen contact us the other day, we sold him a cd. It is kind of a kid thing but a good way to connect with other groups in your area. Rocco<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p ...