The Steel Guitar Forum

Wanted to learn steel when retired. Has always been in my home. included Bench, Goodrich pedal, Bat & picks, and Eurorack UB802. Email drivers032704@aol.com

Thanks, but all the Jeff's Newmans DVD have the problem. I'm thinking of purchasing Imtoo software and copying to a new format. Dick

I have the Up from the top A & B, Minors, Just play melody, and Techniques. They were all purchased from Fran. I did return one, but the new one also has the same problem. All of Jeff's DVDs contain pauses when playing. It is not from going forward or selecting. I think it is the old VOB format....

When playing Jeff's DVD there are periodic pauses from 1 to 20 seconds. It does not happen at the same spot if you replay, close though. Tried playing on DVD player, Lap Top (Vista), and my tower PC (X/P). It occurs under all there environments. Any ideas? Dick Rivera

Can my single E9th be changed to a C6th?

I've been playing for about three years on my Carter SD-10 E9th tuning. A friend of mine has started using his C6th neck. He said it is eaiser to play and more fun. My favorite music is Santo and Johny, and 50/60 rock and roll. My goal is just to play along to old rock & roll records and band in...

You can purchase a metal mesh laptop stand at Wallmart. It is made by Rubbermaid. The metal mesh acts as a heat snyc and gives additional air space between the laptop and tabletop. You can also adjust the angle of the laptop base making keyboard access less difficult. following is Rubbermaid's site....

I purchased a Gateway laptop (1 Gig of memory) for running Band in a Box. The operating system is Vista. When the screen saver comes on there is a slight pause and in the music. Then returns to normal. Does this occur for you XP users? Dick Rivera

I have Jeff Newman's up from the top Series. Jeff lists two note harmony scales using the 'F' and/or the 'D' lever. Is there tab that shows two note harmony scales for all keys? Especially for string groups 3 & 5 and 5 & 8. Jeff's examples are basically 1,4 &5 cord scales. Thanks, Dick

The noise emenated from the "Jeff Newman 'D' lever" DVD. It sounded like the mixer was ungrounded. I Played an Eagles DVD perfect. Next, played an MP3 song from the laptop, again perfect. I should have kept it simple and checked the DVD first, Oh well. Dick

Jack, that's what I thought. I've since found out that is not always the case. In fact, one of the Dell models is famous for noise problems. I'm returning my laptop and will investigate futher. Dick

I purchased a Gateway Laptop to run Biab. The Laptop produces to much electronic noise. My HP tower works fine. Anyone out there using a Laptop without noise problem? Thanks, Dick

I connected my HP tower computer headset out to the CD input and it works perfect. The nose is from the Laptop. It even occurs when idle. I purchased the laptop last week. I'll return and and find a laptop that works

I connected my Gateway Laptop headset output to the Nashville 112 CD input. It sounds good and volume can be adjusted from the Laptop. However, the volume is fine for listening but too low to practice playing along. Has anyone connected Laptop to a preamp and out the CD the input? I have a mixer but...

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I use Jagwire strings, the 4th string is 14 guage. I turned off the amp (Nash 112) to rule out the amplifier. The 4th string still rings, mostly at the 8th & 13 fret with or without the amp. I've tried different pressure on the bar and muting behind the strings. Any suggestions or known causes. ...

I would like to find instructal material explaining the 'C' pedal. I know what it does, but not the applications for it. Dick

Bob,

I use the Jeff Newman E9th chart settings & cents. Problem is Jeff's settings for the E & G lever do not match the Carter setup. I talked to Bud, but he has not replied to date. Dick

What is the cents setting for tuning lever "G' and lever 'E' on a Carter S10. The 'G' lever raises string 1 +1 and lowers string 6 -1. The 'E' lever lowers string 2 -1/2 and lowers string 9 -1/2). Thanks, Dick

Experimented more. Sound is also like a low reverb rumble, but no effect on the tone. Setting reverb to zero made no difference. The flutter does not occur when picking and muting between frets, sliding the bar toward the keyhead, or using pedals. It mainly occurs when picking strings 3 & 5, sli...

I was not paying attention to the wording. Guess I set myself up, last post.

Ocassionally, I hear a flutter when systaining a cord. The flutter is barley noticeable. Hard to explain, but the sound is more like moving wind. Any ideas?

Jeff Newman UP from to series. A&B pedal, D lever, F lever. Would like to trade for Joe Write DVD's, drivers032704@aol.com<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Dick Rivera on 10 November 2006 at 07:26 PM.]</p></FONT>

I sold my 2005 Carter because if lack of time. The fellow that purchased it offered to sell it back for the same reason. It took .5 seconds to say yes. What was I thinking. I just had to get my mind right. I'll play an hour a day and hope for the best. Love playing, Dick

For sale Carter S-10 DB (white). Purchased Dec 2005. Also, pro bench, Nashville 112 amp, Goodrich volume pedal, Corg tuner. $1900. Email: Drivers032704@aol.com