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by Brian McGaughey
26 Oct 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Lap Steel Video with Bruce Bouton - “Beg, Borrow & Steel”
Replies: 16
Views: 2956

That’s inspirational! Really cool song, vibe and video.
by Brian McGaughey
7 Oct 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Lap steel tip #4: the importance of simple diatonic harmony
Replies: 19
Views: 2517

Hey Mike, I’m always surprised at how many musicians I run into who don’t know this. Many seem like they don’t want to know this. I have a friend who thinks it’ll get in the way of his creativity! The light bulb went off for me a few years back when I connected the staff and the WWHWWWH steps of the...
by Brian McGaughey
2 Sep 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Ireland tour w/ Caleb Klauder Aug 30 - Sep 6
Replies: 5
Views: 1488

What a great opportunity. Hope you have fun and all goes well. And safe travels!
by Brian McGaughey
4 Jun 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Shubb SP-2 tone bar problems
Replies: 6
Views: 889

;-) I use a Shubb SP2 on nickel strings and have never noticed what you describe. But, if anybody is worried about the cost of a new steel, you can finance this one. Hurry though, the special plan ends Jan. 2024. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/18135_lap_dawg_1.jpg With depreciation, you...
by Brian McGaughey
5 May 2023 6:56 am
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Portland steel jam May 21st
Replies: 32
Views: 5343

I think the planets are in an alignment that will allow me to attend! Thanks for hosting, Larry.
by Brian McGaughey
9 Mar 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Band-in-a-Box
Topic: BIAB for live backup?
Replies: 3
Views: 1702

Jim, thanks for the tip on the Mac release. I always thought Mac and Windows programs were released at the same time at the first of the year. I’m a new Mac guy. I know PG Music offers discounts for about a month. Doug, I’ll email you. Thank you.I’d be curious to hear a couple of your backing tracks...
by Brian McGaughey
9 Mar 2023 8:06 am
Forum: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee)
Topic: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
Replies: 370
Views: 79950

Wow, I just spotted the new forum heading…unbelievable. I had hoped to meet b0b over a cup of coffee in Cloverdale someday. Thank you for what you’ve done for the community. I had your E9 pedal basics pinned up on my office wall for years and utilized your forum to help myself to learn. Also to meet...
by Brian McGaughey
8 Mar 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Band-in-a-Box
Topic: BIAB for live backup?
Replies: 3
Views: 1702

BIAB for live backup?

I play a couple sets of dobro and lap steel out and about at times in my area. I’ve been using IReal Pro and Strum Machine for backing. Simple, basic, some levels of cheese with IReal Pro sounds for sure, and limited patterns with Strum Machine. I played around with BIAB last about 10 or 12 years ag...
by Brian McGaughey
24 Jan 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Jazz/ Swing Improv on a Dobro
Replies: 21
Views: 3047

Re: Jazz/ Swing Improv on a Dobro

There are a number of people who are fully capable of playing Jazz and Swing melodies on the dobro but it seems to stop there. But that's not all that's involved in playing this music. This kind of music calls for (but doesn't always get) a language that allows for improvisational playing over the ...
by Brian McGaughey
9 Jan 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Jazzy Dobro Content Video
Replies: 0
Views: 410

Jazzy Dobro Content Video

It’s me covering “All Of Me”. It’s a little rough here and there but I don’t have all day! :lol:

https://youtu.be/ogIKoR_3nSQ
by Brian McGaughey
12 Dec 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Resonator guitar shopping -- need advice, 6 strings or 8
Replies: 6
Views: 993

If your heading out to bluegrass and traditional jams you’ll want a 6 string GBDGBD square neck, for sure.
by Brian McGaughey
22 May 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Portland Steel Jam May 22 Song List is up
Replies: 26
Views: 6058

I was hoping to make this but tied up today. Have fun!
by Brian McGaughey
6 Mar 2022 7:47 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Altec 418B 8 ohm 15” speaker (Seattle Pickup Only)
Replies: 4
Views: 762

It was a pleasure to meet you, Patrick. Good luck with your Seattle PSG shop! With your talents and resources folks will come in from all over the PNW I’m sure.
by Brian McGaughey
5 Mar 2022 11:14 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Altec 418B 8 ohm 15” speaker (Seattle Pickup Only)
Replies: 4
Views: 762

“Sold” to my neighbor down the street.
by Brian McGaughey
5 Mar 2022 7:37 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Altec 418B 8 ohm 15” speaker (Seattle Pickup Only)
Replies: 4
Views: 762

Altec 418B 8 ohm 15” speaker (Seattle Pickup Only)

I bought this reconed speaker years ago. It works as it should. I’ve never liked the sound of it so I never kept it mounted. I’m doing a big clean out and don’t want this. To help insure your satisfaction with this speaker, I’m giving it away. I paid proper for it 15 years ago and felt disappointed ...
by Brian McGaughey
15 Dec 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Feliz Navidad (dobro performance)
Replies: 2
Views: 2110

Feliz Navidad (dobro performance)

GBDGBD tuning. Lap steel bonus in backing track.

https://youtu.be/wWBj51vaMUI
by Brian McGaughey
4 Apr 2021 11:23 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: *Video* Lonesome Moonlight Waltz on GBDGAD dobro
Replies: 0
Views: 624

*Video* Lonesome Moonlight Waltz on GBDGAD dobro

This is my take on the Bill Monroe tune. Done on GBDGAD dobro.

https://youtu.be/jw0TzLSGJzU

Thanks for checking it out!
by Brian McGaughey
26 Feb 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

Thanks Joe Elk.

Hey Bob, long time no see. Thanks! I got a bit tied up here and there but just wanted to get it out. Recording is a great tool for honing, and the preparation for recording is good also.
by Brian McGaughey
25 Feb 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro

Here’s my take on Bud’s Bounce on GBDGBD dobro.

https://youtu.be/mXC-RP6E-hE
by Brian McGaughey
7 Feb 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Soul/R&B Video on Supro Comet
Replies: 19
Views: 2973

Watched all the way to the end, really cool. You do the backing track, too? Lots O electric instruments all around.
by Brian McGaughey
19 Jan 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: Recording
Topic: Rick Campbell - Wasted Memories Of You
Replies: 25
Views: 20956

I got a chuckle out of seeing your virtual drums in your daw getting it’s own window in your split screen! :lol:

I’ve not met you but have some insight into your sense of humor after watching a video you posted some years back on cleaning your Emmons push pull with a hose.
by Brian McGaughey
10 Dec 2020 9:05 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Be Aware when Shipping your guitars.
Replies: 36
Views: 13032

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by Brian McGaughey
7 Dec 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Franklin SD10 3&5 $4800 SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 4842

Thank you back up buyers...SOLD!
by Brian McGaughey
6 Dec 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Franklin SD10 3&5 $4800 SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 4842

Deal pending, will advise and mark as sold when completed...
by Brian McGaughey
6 Dec 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Franklin SD10 3&5 $4800 SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 4842

Actually let's use email...