The Steel Guitar Forum

Bump for Sonny! Just completed a transaction with Sonny and if his attention and care in communicating and in packing above and beyond what most people would consider adequate and his genuine good nature say anything about the lapsteels he makes, then these little babies have got to scream!!! I'm ho...

HI Sonny
I'm interested. I've sent you an email.
Thanks
John Pape

Had the opportunity to see the Campbell Brothers open for Sonny Landreth last night. I was delighted to hear Sonny join the Campbells for a few tunes between their set and his! They merged their distinctive styles very nicely I feel fortunate that the Campbells are based here in Rochester.... I cons...

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HI Bill,
I'll take the pedal if still available... this is a low profile, correct?
email sent.
John

Pat I'll take it depending on the actual length
Email sent

Bob
Let me know if you ever get to the Rochester area.
John

IF David doesn't take it, I'm interested!
John

Not sure if its the right place to post this but I want to let everyone know how pleased I am with Mike's "Steels on Wheels" material. He has a CD with him playing the songs of Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman which not only captures the spirit and feel of some of my favorite songs (Burritos...

Its on "Jeff Newman and a Few Good Friends"

John

Thanks all; Individually replying: Reese SN is not 197 , its 967 it is black and came to me w 3 pedals, 4 knees. Bo, There isn't slip in the mechanism... it is just play in the levers themselves that are bolted to the cab Right where they pivot on the cab, not the ones attached directly to the cross...

Hi Reese I just acquired a MSA extended e9 s-12. black mica , s/n 1c967 any info on this machine? Got it from Al Brisco at Steel Guitars Canada.Someone added a GeorgeL 12-5 pickup and she does sound sweet. My other question is the knee levers that are attached to the side of the body have some front...

I use and swear by Whirlwind Leaders and Leader Elites... not on the list.. But I'm a bit biased.. I work for Whirlwind; still For what its worth of the 70,000 or so we sell per year we see less than 20 a year total come back for repair/replace under our lifetime warranty( and that isn't just from t...

Hey Dennis I grabbed one of those Squier 51's at Christmastime from Overstock.com for $69 plus $1.00 shipping!!! How can they do this and both Fender and the vendor make a profit??? Its actually a great guitar. I had read about a well known band whose guitarist took this as his only ax on a European...

Well I took the Plunge ordered a MSA extended e9 12 string from Al Brisco .. should be here early next week! Wish me luck.

Thanks everybody>I have my eyes peeled Hey Donald I have been talking to Al Brisco before I posted... Might have something for me.. Hey Lee Thanks for mentioning the stuff some folks might overlook... Fortunately I've played guitar for over 40 years..I ran an amp/keyboard repair shop for 15 so I hav...

Paul
You have mail
John

Hi Bob I'm in Rochester, NY. The used pieces I've been considering have been set up by reputable dealers in preparation for sale. I've played a MSA classic s-12U that belongs to one of my coworkers (one of the used pieces I'm considering is identical except for color and a pickup upgrade). Checked a...

Hi All I'm new here and looking to get my first PSG. I'm trying to make the decision between a used pro model such as an old school MSA or a new economy model.. Probably tending to something better than a Carter Starter; possibly a Stage One , a Blackjack or a BSG s-10. Don't want to spend a lot on ...