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by Mike Merz
16 Feb 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: SuperSustain II's
Replies: 6
Views: 2650

Hey Billy, Are you going to sell the SS II pu and is it a 12 string ? thanks Mike
by Mike Merz
8 Sep 2010 9:27 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: A taste of St. Louis
Replies: 12
Views: 3484

Hey Dan, your set really knocked me out I loved it! It was so cool to see a local guy on the big stage.Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night at the Hen. thanks Mike
by Mike Merz
6 Sep 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: 12 string players: To D or not to D (universal vs ext E9)
Replies: 49
Views: 15161

Hey Mike, I play a 12 string universal. I love the rhythm guitar on the bottom 5 strings without the D note witch I get from a knee lever on my 9th string.The only problem I have is on single note runs. The step and a half pull is a long one and my left knee is slow!Of course that note is available ...
by Mike Merz
5 Sep 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: International Steel Guitar Convention
Topic: Dicky Overbey
Replies: 18
Views: 12748

Just got in from St Louis. Dicky Overbey blew me away! So much soul. Beautiful touch and tone.He is very approachable very humble and a gentleman.Congratulations Dicky for being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
by Mike Merz
27 Jul 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: Ben Keith RIP
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Ben, I really hope this is a misunderstanding.I think his house burnt down on July 4th and Forum member Fish spoke with Ben after that and said he was fine.I went to the Neil Young concert last tuesday in Seattle hopeing to see Ben but it was a solo show no band.Neil was in good spirits.Ben Keith wa...
by Mike Merz
15 Jul 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Ben Keith tragity in Gallatin TN.
Replies: 11
Views: 4605

I am so very sorry to hear that. Ben is why I took the steel up 35 years ago.
by Mike Merz
29 Jun 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Seattle Steeling this Sunday
Replies: 6
Views: 1393

Jon,also your playing was fantastic ! I really liked how you were in command of the band.Not sure if you know this but there is a new club in Kenmore.Its on the north west corner of Bothell Way and 68th ave.Its kinda tucked back behind the post office.It just opened june 4th its called Ts honkey ton...
by Mike Merz
29 Jun 2010 7:17 am
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Seattle Steeling this Sunday
Replies: 6
Views: 1393

Hey Jon, You and the band sounded great!Most all original songs that was very cool!I will tell you that all the regulars at the Hen really loved the band!Sorry I didnt get a chance to say hello had to leave after the first set. Mike
by Mike Merz
19 Jun 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Best Advice You Ever Received
Replies: 58
Views: 16941

Jeff Newman said "If it dont sound good pedal it"
by Mike Merz
20 May 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Info on a MSA Uni 12
Replies: 20
Views: 5724

Hi John. I have two MSA 12 string universal XL guitars.The pickup on yours has been changed it should be a supersustain II (IMHP a fantastic pickup ). The pre drilled holes you are asking about are where that pickup mounts in the rear and the hole in the front is a mount/adjust spot.As long as your ...
by Mike Merz
23 Feb 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Where's David Doggett?
Replies: 17
Views: 5648

Andy, Funny I was just wondering the same thing! I have always enjoyed Davids in depth posts very bright guy.
by Mike Merz
11 Feb 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Why no steel guitar events in the Pacific Northwest
Replies: 17
Views: 4719

Wow really sounds great! I hope the mechanics workshop can be arranged.
by Mike Merz
6 Feb 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Seattle WA - Little Red Hen Feb 12+13
Replies: 13
Views: 2603

Hey Doug, Ill drop by the hen next week to see you.We met the last time you were there. Great band and your a fantastic player! Nice guitar too. thanks mike
by Mike Merz
2 Feb 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Sacred Steel's The Lee Boys - LIVE, have a listen...
Replies: 8
Views: 1880

WOW!thanks Ron the Lee boys rock! What energy I love them !I Also would love to see them live.
by Mike Merz
23 Jan 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Tablature
Topic: C6 to E9/B6 uni Chord Chart
Replies: 107
Views: 55254

Hi Sonny, I would love a copy of your chart. thank you so much. mpmerz@gmail.com
by Mike Merz
17 Jan 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: possible seminar by Doug Jernigan in Pt. Townsend Wa in Aug
Replies: 1
Views: 712

Hey Jim, I would definitely be interested in taking a lesson from Doug in Aug. Thanks man sign me up!
by Mike Merz
6 Jul 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: What one song has the tone on steel you want to emulate
Replies: 84
Views: 26061

How about the tone from a song that Ill bet has gotten air play every day from the day it was released in 1972 to today. Old Man from Neil Youngs Harvest By the great Ben Keith. To me he is the best!