The Steel Guitar Forum

Bryan check your PM's
Thanks,
Gary

Looking to purchase a Tremblay lap steel. These were made in Laval Quebec a few years back by Hugo Tremblay. 6 or 8 string but prefer an 8.

Chris, yes there are those that do have the "Golden Ears." I will never forget watching the great Joe Pass playing a solo gig many years ago. His Polytone Amp crapped out on him in the middle of the gig. He made a joke about it, pulled out a direct box and plugged into it. He noodled out a...

When it comes to solid body guitars and lap steels...I came to this conclusion years ago. (Hollow and Chambered bodies are quite a different story)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE

Jus' Sayin"

I thought at one point that Doug Beaumier made a short instructional video on the "X slant." I know that the song you posted the link for (Send me the Pillow) is in his Lap Steel instructional book.

Measure the available mounting space behind the bridge. There are several benders but all of them may not fit. I beleive the Certano Bender requires at least one inch. The Peters G/B-Bender Shorty requires at least 2" (but it is less expensive than the Certano. You need to know first just how m...

I'm definitely a little late to this party but thought that I would respond anyway in hopes of saving everyone time and money. Mapes Company in Tennesse makes wire for just about every purpose that you can imagine. Defense industries, High tensile Missle Wire, Spring wire, etc. They also make piano ...

Erv Niehaus wrote:Bernie,
Who does your nails?
Erv

If I had nails like that I wouldn't need the picks.

I have used a Moyo for about 3 years now. Love it. All the others make me feel like I'm driving a bulldozer. It takes a minute to get accustomed to it but worth the effort. Very well made and portable which is important to me.
They are available new for 135.00 on Reverb including shipping.

Saw him at one of the casinos about 10-12 years ago. Bought my tickets early when I heard he was coming and we had GREAT seats!! Wow is all I can say. Amazing performance...... the quality of the his backing group was out of this world. Tom Adair(piano),Gray Sargent (guitar) Marshall Wood (bass)Haro...

Sent you a PM
Gary

They are excellent picks. You must have a smaller finger than I do (L) They only had small when I last checked. I love mine but they came up missing after a gig along with my BJS Bar and pouch. I went to order more and no one had any in my size. I have become so accustomed to using PT picks it is di...

Anybody hear anything about if they are still in production and shipping orders? Feel free to answer here or PM. Thanks.
gary

Erv Niehaus wrote:I don't know how you can make slants with a grooved bar.
I never saw Jerry Byrd use a grooved bar.
Erv

Erv, I never saw Jerry use one either, but it can be done. Takes a bit of getting accustomed to. I use a Scheerhorn on lap steel because the curved end makes for really succinct pull offs.
Gary

I used several bar types on non pedal over the years but have settled on a Scheerhorn bar on Bruce Boutons recommendation. A bit pricey but it has made a world of difference......
Gary

I am looking for a 918 (5.5 oz. 3/4 diameter x 2-15/16 long)
or a 919 (4.5 oz. 3/4 diameter x 2-3/4 long) Doesn't matter if they are nicked, scratched or fell off the roof onto a rock.
I am going to do some powder coating experiments.
Gary

Bill do you know the Dunlop model numbers?? I am looking for a 918 (5.5 oz. 3/4 diameter x 2-15/16 long)

or a 919 (4.5 oz. 3/4 diameter x 2-3/4 long)

I am going to do some powder coating experiments.
Gary

Dennis, I have been having the same problem. Finally found some Dunlop XLs'. Not exactly what I was looking for but they fit well and hang on good without giving you the "blue thumb." picked them up on Amazon. Gary https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/463_IMG_1313_1.jpg https://bb.s...

I am thinking that Chris Scruggs would know something about the about the specifics of Kaytons Steel Guitar. They spent a lot of time together.
gary

Like Noah mentioned 22.5 is a very popular scale. I would not go any shorter than that (Rogue, Artisan lap steels) as the slants get very difficult especially above the 12th position. If you have purchased or plan to purchase one of those steels due to budget constraints, I would suggest talking wit...

Steve..... pics please if you get a chance. I am thinking about having Bob do me 6/8. Still in the planning stages. Looking at some of Jerrys PUPs (Sentell) and possibly a bender on the 6 neck.

I thought that jimmie had closed the business and / or had retired from making steel guitars?

Melbert makes one!
https://www.melbertguitars.com/double-neck

Downtown??? Wow! This going to be expensive and a traffic nightmare. Parking alone is insane.

Please close. Sold on eBay.