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by Tom Newman
15 Nov 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Worst mechanical disaster?
Replies: 14
Views: 2949

not a PSG disaster but...I had an upright bass that developed a habit of opening up during a gig, the back would start coming off around the lower part of the body, the first time it happened I wondered why my intonation was so off as it seemed to get flatter and flatter as I played... I got it fixe...
by Tom Newman
26 Oct 2007 9:38 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Has anybody noticed there are a lot of newbies lately?
Replies: 17
Views: 4306

I don't know what happened but at 52 I had to have a PSG... thanks to everyone here for great info and help getting started!
by Tom Newman
11 May 2007 6:48 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Opinions on Starter Models
Replies: 32
Views: 7928

First PSG

Hey Dave, I am also a newbie on this instrument and just got my first guitar a couple days ago... I searched ebay, I looked at Carter Starter, I considered going into hock for a new Carter or MSA etc... However, I was glad I waited and kept looking because through this forum I got in touch with Tom ...
by Tom Newman
26 Apr 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Another Visit with Tommy Cass... L@@K
Replies: 25
Views: 6840

Chris
good to see you last night have fun on your trip over the pond. Thanks for putting me in touch with Tom C and this beautiful instrument. I should have it in the studio when you return... !!
by Tom Newman
26 Apr 2007 11:29 am
Forum: Computers
Topic: BIAB instrument sounds
Replies: 12
Views: 1666

Erv, that sounds like a good way to go, I assume the tone module is the edirol that you mentioned. thanks
by Tom Newman
26 Apr 2007 10:59 am
Forum: Computers
Topic: BIAB instrument sounds
Replies: 12
Views: 1666

Hi Erv, on gigs you do with BIAB do you pre record the tracks onto a cd or mini disk or use it directly from the computer? I'm considering giving this a try. thanks!
by Tom Newman
25 Apr 2007 9:01 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Another Visit with Tommy Cass... L@@K
Replies: 25
Views: 6840

Marlen

Doug, do you think this Marlen would make a good first guitar for a beginner? I've been searching for awhile and this looks amazing...thanks for your insights!
by Tom Newman
19 Apr 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Buddy Cage's style
Replies: 70
Views: 14219

Buddy Cage

Hi folks, Buddy Cage was working in a local studio a couple of years ago here in RI. I was helping a young songwriter with his first CD and Buddy agreed to put some tracks on for us... He had been working for three days straight but still had plenty of bullets left when he put these tracks on.. here...