The Steel Guitar Forum

Same place I've always played...My Bedroom!

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I've heard it said by the best "Your dead in the water if you don't know the neck of the guitar". I understand inversions up and down the neck, but if someone were to ask me to play in E flat, I'm lost. I know little about theory and have been an ear player on all the other instruments I h...

Thanks to all of y'all. Sounds Like I have a lot to choose from.....Jon

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My thanks to all of y'all. I'm never disappointed in these threads. Always have some good folks who are so willing to give a fella a hand and offer their wisdom in such things. I appreciate you all..Jon ------------------ <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edite...

I think thats what it's called! Anyway, what string does it raise and how much would it cost to have one installed? Would it be worth it? Thanks

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I'd like to know more about this issue and what can be done about it. What causes it and what Guitars have the most problems w/it. Thanks....Jon

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I'm sure a lot of you have different ideas as to the best way to lube up your ax and the best lubrication to use. Appreciate the input......Jon

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Never Mind, Ken. You DID answer that question already.Can you buy one thru a place like Radio Shack or an electronics store? Thanks again....Jon ------------------ <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jon Miller on 01 February 2003 at 08:56 AM.]</p></FONT>

Thanks Ken. Where might I purchace one of these batteries?

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Any of you folks ever change the little blue barrel shaped battery in your Profex II? How hard is it to do and where is the best place to purchace one. Skip Tannery!! Are you watching this??
Thanks.............Jon

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Would anyone happen to have tab for this song? Appreciate the help.......Jon

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I'll be playing w/the "Dust Bunny Band" straight from my bedroom here in good ole N. Ft.Myers, Fl....Again....and again..and agai..

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Jim....THATS IT< FRIEND!! Thanks so much for your kindness.
Blessings,
Jon Miller
N.Ft.Myers, Fl


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Jim, I appreciate your responding and all the typing you did for me, but.....I don't believe this is the same song. It goes something like this: Consider The Lillies They don't toil or snare.... Chorus We have a heavenly Father Up Above..... He really cares when your heart is bowed low Consider The ...

Bob, I hope this is okay to ask this....but would anyone have the "WORDS"to this song? (Consider The Lilies) Would appreciate any help..thanks, Jon ------------------ <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jon Miller on 08 September 2002 at 02:28...

"PRAISE THE LORD WITH HARP;
SING UNTO HIM WITH THE PSALTERY
AND AN INSTRUMENT OF TEN STRINGS"

PSALMS 33:2

Sounds Like a Steel To Me!!

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You folks should be so lucky! I have been playing in our Praise Band for nearly eight years (Bass, Rythm, Drums). But they just won't let the steel in...maybe on a rare occasion. I CAN'T be THAT bad....don't answer that!

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I've seen Newman's.But who else has a decent right hand technique, i.e., position, correct finger picking, palm and pick blocking and maybe how to gain speed. Thanks for any help.

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I guess that might be half of my problem. I don't feel much of a need to practice because I see no need to...there isn't anyone to play along with. And no telling how many bad habits I've picked up learning on my own. I have had some Newman seminars (Lakeland, Fl) and a Wallce/Hughy seminars (Plant ...

Tony, thanks for your input. I have played w/a band (gospel) on several occasions. It was my opinion that they had never played with a steel player before and didn't know where to lay out, etc. They all seemed to be "hotdogs". It has always been my mindset that steel is mostly an Intro, fi...

Well, thats all great and good. But, I can't tell you how many times I have advertised in local papers and on bullitin boards in music stores, churches and by word of mouth and to no avail. Out of the seven years I've "owned" (played) steel, there just isn't much of a call for steel in the...

I was just curious as to how many of you folks out there who actually play for a living professionally or just play with a band for the fun of it got to where you are today. Did you take lessons from a teacher or did you learn strictly by teaching videos or are you self taught? I have yet to meet an...

Thats amazing to me that there's such a difference of opinions on this subject. But I bet it's mostly my self-taught bad habits I've picked up over the few years I've been playing. It also may be the volume as was stated, as well. I've only played out with a band a time or two. But I couldn't hear t...

Steve...thanks for the reply. Could you explain a little more? Donny...thanks as well. In general, no particular song. I don't get out much to play. But while practicing, I tend to loose the "hold" or sustain (guess that's what it really is) when sliding from one chord to the next such as ...