The Steel Guitar Forum

Hey Pete... great idea to hear from some of Buddy's students over the years. I took lessons from him at the Oxon Hill music store for one summer in the mid-1970's. Some of the other guys going there at that time were Bruce Bouton, Tommy Hannum, and of course, you. A couple of things stand out in my ...

Jinx "Tex" Carmen was the first guy that really attracted me to the steel guitar. When I was about 10 years old, his "Hillbilly Hula" just killed me. Some people might make fun of his style, but it's so unusual, it's hard to duplicate. I tried to do that on my first album, Dobro,...

Dan,

I've very interested in what you're working on as well.... in fact, I can hardly wait to get my hands on one! Best of luck to you, I think there's a market for such an instrument, with people just waiting for someone to build it.

Mike Auldridge

Mark, The problem with the old Ric lap steels is that they all have that staying in tune issue. They sound wonderful, but the bakelite is unstable I guess. They go out of tune as soon as you lay it on the heat of your lap, not to mention the heat of the stage lights. When I worked with Lylye Lovett,...

Mark and Howard... I used my Rickenbacher 6 string (from the 1930's) and Lowell George's Fender Twin Reverb on the cut of Willin' in the studio. The engineer, George Massenburg, owns Lowell's old amp, which was the same amp used on the original cut of Willin', engineered by Massenburg. We did the CD...

Wow... thanks guys. It's always surprising to me to hear how many people were learning something from me, while I was just trying to have fun. I feel like I'm still in the learning process and pray the flame stays lit.... and I'm still having too much fun! I really appreciate the kind words. Mike --...

Yeah Tony, I do... and one of my early attempts to make my own resonator guitar was to cut a big hole in the top of a $15 Roy Rodgers guitar and try to use a paper radio speaker! And, you're right Howard.. "Yes We Have No Bannanas" works great on the yes/hi/no/low C9 tuning! --------------...

Bobby,

My emails to you keep coming back, at both the comcast and bell south addresses. Do you still have the guitar?

Thanks, Mike


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"Is the first string D higher ...."

Sorry, I should have said NO, the first string is lower.


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Yes, the first string D is lower than the second string E, in the C6 tuning. This sets up scale patterns that are easier on the right hand. In the C9 tuning, strings one and two are lower than string three. The notes on 1 and 2 are part of the V chord at the I chord fret... same as on the E9 pedal ...

Howard has it... Although I usually list it from low to high. G6... EGBDEGBD.
I also use C6: ACEGACED, and C9: CDEGCEBD on some other eight string recordings. I appreciate the interest... Thanks!

Mike



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Tucker's... "I'll give you four and one...."
"1, 2, 3, 4, 1, (clam), (clam), (clam)"

...is one of the funniest things I've ever read on the forum. The visual keeps playing in my head... thanks for a great laugh!

Mike

David, Here's one that I use for country style songs... it's C9, which has the same intervals as the pedal steel E9: string note gauge C scale step 1. D .016 9 2. B .018 7 3. E .014 3 4. C .018 1 5. G .026 5 6. E .034 3 7. D .035 2 8. C .045 1 Mike ------------------ www.mikeauldridge.com

Roland,

Check this page of the Forum: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum17/HTML/005620.html

Mike

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I had my first occasion to pack up the Emmons in these cases and wanted to add how perfect the fit is, both the "body case" (with wheels and pull handle), and the "legs, pedal bar and rods" case. My life just got a lot easier.... thanks Kevin. Mike ------------------ www.mikeauld...

Bill, Thank you very much for the purchase of that great guitar, and for the kind words about the lesson. I enjoyed having you here and probably had more fun than you did... except for you ending up with that guitar! Just kidding, of course... there's plenty more where that one came from. Mike Auldr...

I just received my new Hatton split case for my Emmons D-10. This is a first-class product... beautifully made with black Fender Tolex outside and deep red velour inside. They're very reasonably priced and a must for anyone looking to "lighten the load" of their gear.... it will keep you o...

Jim, glad you like the Emmons, but somebody did stop you... it sold today. (Donation is in the mail). Mike ------------------ www.mikeauldridge.com <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Mike Auldridge on 08 June 2006 at 10:07 AM.]<...

Paul,

Thanks... I'll ask and get back to you. I really appreciate the offer.

Mike

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Thanks Bo. And the steel sounds as good as it looks!

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Hey Chip,

No, I never recorded with this steel, but it's got "the tone" for it. However, I'm also selling some dobros that I have recorded with. If anyone is interested, please drop me an email.

Mike

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I have a 1973 Emmons "fat back" single 10 push/pull for sale. Beautiful sunburst lacquer finish on birds-eye maple. Gold tuning keys with chrome headstock, neck and fretboard. Five knee levers, three floor pedals. Perfect condition and one of the prettiest steels I've ever seen... with har...

Darryl

How do the two guitars, the Stringmaster and the Dual 8 Pro, compare in value and rarity?
In your opinion, is there an advantage to the long scale or short scale? I'm asking this for my brother Tommy, who is interested in finding a vintage steel.
Thanks.

Gary,
thanks very much for posting the information on the Jenx Carman clip. His playing is what first attracted me to the steel guitar back about 1949 and it was a thrill to finally actually see him play that song. It made my day.

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