The Steel Guitar Forum

Ron Hogan wrote:I played one of Danny's steel yesterday. Here's a sample.

Sample here

Ron Hogan

Ok. I admit it. That sounds really good! What amp were you using?

Les

What a beauty! What's the setup? Emmons/Day?

Les

Very pretty guitar! Wow. What's L2500 in dollars?

Has the deal been consummated? By the way, is this guitar brown, burgundy, merlot or what? I can't tell from the fuzzy pic. Thanks.

I'm counting the change in every sock drawer and couch cushion I can find and I'm still coming up short. Man! I wish I could claim this amazing package right now! Someone is gonna snap this beauty up very soon. (ttt - not that you need my help.

Hi Jerry. Is this guitar still available?

Thanks,
Les

Still available?

Thanks,

Les

Make me an offer! Daddy needs a new knee!

I'm reluctantly putting up my Rains for sale due to several factors - not the least of which is the passing of my teacher, the great Mike Auldridge. But I'm getting into bluegrass these days, and as you all know, they frown a bit on the PSG in those circles. Anyway, the instrument is in pristine con...

Mike was my PSG teacher until just recently, when he became too weak to teach. I was in awe during every lesson, as he was an idol of mine from way back (I was a big Scene fan since high school). I will miss him deeply and wish with all my heart I had known him longer. Still, I will count myself pri...

Awesome. Thanks.

Les

'nuther time 'round fer luck!

Thanks for lookin'
Les

ttt for an awesome deal!

TTT

Okay, someone make me an insanely affordable offer; I'm feeling generous today! Anyone? C'mon, throw out a number. This is a GREAT guitar. I have two - only need one (although I WANT two).

TTT for a new low price! Thanks for looking.

A sweeeeet guitar.

A sweeeeet guitar.

You are looking at an early Fessenden (have no idea of the date) SD-10, 3x5 in awesome condition (that's a technical term). :) It's got Emmons setup with some Mike Auldridge tweaks (see LKV). A raises 5 & 10 to C# B raises 3 & 6 to A C raises 4 to F# and 5 to C# F (LKL) raises 4 & 8 to F...

I'm curious as to how many folk roll versus slide to get a good vibrato. Are there times when one technique is preferred over the other? Do the two vibrato techniques yield the same sound?

Thanks.

Kirk,

I could make a suggestion, but now we're getting into women's wear!

Les

Did I say moccassins? I meant 'whatever they are paying you to wear!'

Yep, indoor/outdoor slippers or moccasins with flexible, soft soles.

David, Hmmm. I never thought of 'vibrating' on divisions of the beat! I think that's brilliant - especially for learning to control the vibrato so that it is consistent - even if you ultimately accelerate the vibrato to coincide with decay. Also, the part about the cents on either side of the pitch ...

Doug, I can relate; I played classical violin for 6 years and never mastered vibrato. My right hand could do it, but my left hand felt uncoordinated. I gave up violin because of that, but I will not give up on the steel - I am determined to get this right. I know it will be a long journey, but that'...