The Steel Guitar Forum

Do they have a website or anything?

I'd like to see if there's any names I recognize on there.

I'm pretty young, and I did not experience the golden age of country music, but I definitely enjoy it! Including the western wear! As a matter of fact, I make western wear and stage wear! I am heavily influenced by the great custom tailors; Nudie's Rodeo Tailors, Nathan Turk, Manuel, etc... I create...

My Fender 1000 had 8 pedals. I took off all but 2 pedals and two cables. I use the two pedals at the same time to make 1 change. I also have an MSA D-8 non-pedal. It used to be a D-12 with 3 knee levers and I think 6 pedals. I removed all of the 'unneccessary' equipment to achieve my D-8 non-pedal g...

Not too many Fender players. here goes: 1950's Fender 1000, medium Walnut finish with red apron, 2 pedals on E6 no pedals on C6 Jagwire Strings Morely Vol. Pedal (Garage Sale find) Fender Cali. Cables and Whirlwind Leader Elite Cables TAMA drum throne with backrest Bars: 1 fat 3/4 for pedal playing....

You could have an artist hand paint a scene on it for you. That would be neat. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture, I'll have to look, but I knew an old fellow who was both a steel player and a painter. He took his Fender steel (two 400's bolted together to make a D-8 ), and painted the entire thi...

Firewood?!?!?!?!?!

I'm apalled!

A couple of years ago, I got a new TAMA seat with a backrest to use. I found that (for me at least) to play my old Fender with relative ease was to use a throne. You have to be able to get just the right height. Although I do know a fellow that just used to use a metal folding chair.

I'd take the whole guitar, minus the pedals or any undercarriage mechanisms (cables, rods, whatever)that you want to keep. You can even keep the pedal board. I've been in the market for a good fixer-upper I'd be MORE than happy to take this off of your hands!!!! tim_the_drum_master@yahoo.com if you'...

Anyone else?

Looking for a Fender 400 (Single 8 ). Any condition is considered. With or without pedals. Would like working pickups. Does not need to be 'mint' condition. Cosmetic issues and/or minor rust is no problem!

Send me an e-mail if you're interested!

tim_the_drum_master@yahoo.com

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My 1000 I purchased as is. It had been re-finished in a walnut or something and the apron painted red with white pinstripe. In my opinion, it was a very well done re-finishing. I do know for a fact that this guitar was sunburst because the underside is STILL sunburst!!! And it's the nicer, how do yo...

I'm looking for a used double neck. Preferrably a d-8, but a d-10 would work as well. The condition and brand is not a factor. As long as the pickups and electronics work, it has adjustable legs and a case, I'm good. To be honest, a case is really not a big deal...The condition of the pedal mechanis...

I play 'em all the time.

Whatever 1 pedal change can get me in the E6 tuning.

I like cheesy matching outfits.

Fender steels are pure heaven.

I wouldn't dare contaminate my hands with modern steels.

I couldn't remember if I had posted on this already, so here goes... I was influenced the most by an eldery gentleman who played in my uncle, Ted Scott's band, the Western Drifters. His name is Tony Rico. He has since retired from playing because he's well into his 70's and can't do late gigs like h...

Finding myself dissatisfied (no offense) with the 'modern' pedal steel sound, I decided I wanted to play old-style. Meaning stuff before 1970. Mostly 50's and 60's. An elderly gentleman named Tony Rico, who used to play in my uncle's band was a great influence to me. It wasn't too long until I was a...

That 'ethyl and the regulars' site is great!

Non-Fender players, let me hear an intro to 'Long Gone, Long Forgotten' thats better than them!

Time's up. There ISN'T a better intro than that!

Great Work! I LOVE IT! Cannot beat that sound!

Tim Jones
~)Fender 1000 and nothin' else(~

My 1000 didn't have any of those little 'hognose' clips when I got it but it did have the roller bridge. After a few string breakages, I took some clips off an old 400 I have.... Result is LESS string breakage, and it's probably not completely avoidable in these old machines. Tim Jones ~)Fender 1000...

I've got the 1000. It's been re-finished and the front neck has been lowered about an inch, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. In my opinion, it's the best. Alas, I am but a poor man and a convention is too far out of reach. A chat room or something could work. Tim Jones ~)Fender 1000 (with only ...

Hmmm...I want a Bigsby....or a D-8 sho-bud.

Just one problem....


I wonder if I could do installments.....


Tim Jones
~)Fender 1000(~

my 1000 was $550.

But it's been re-finished, it's far from mint, And it was missing the pedal board. Hehe.

I've got a 1000. I play only the old old stuff and the Fender is the only choice for me. I play no pedals on the front C6 neck, and I use only 1 pedal change on the back E6 neck. For that old stuff, I don't need 9 pedals and 4 'knee levers' or any other 'accessories'. Just a steel and an amp....volu...

Now....THAT's country music.

And the honky tonk version of Soft Rain is MUCH better than the pop country version. MUCH better.

Tim Jones
~)Fender 1000 and Nothin' else(~