The Steel Guitar Forum

Well I am the odd one out as I have used a Polytone minibrute boosted with an MXR micro amp + MXR graphic since early 70s and my back appreciated it
Jim from Spain

I believe that the Kustom Sidewinder 100 amp had a 15ins JBL as I owned one back in 1972. Sold it when I moved to Spain but it was a great Amp. I know it was grey in colour and most Kustoms at that time were 4 ohm output. Hope this helps some
Jim from Spain

Hi Marvin There is just 1 wire coming out of the PU with a live feed and a screen earth. Also thanks for Info John, you may be right about the BB PU as it came to me in the case when I bought my MSA 12 so I really have know idea if it ever worked at all. Now is there someone out there that could do ...

Hi Ulric Its a strange beast I think it might be a humbucker type although not sure Have taken the nameplate off to investigate but all I can see is a copper foil covering the top. No model but it has 11.6K felt tipped on the bottom
Jim from Spain

Hi Dave the pickup has some sound running through but it sounds kinda out of phase and very treble. Have tested it with a meter and got no reading at all.Sorry bit new to all this and when I find out how I will put a pic of the BB pick up.
Thanks for reply
Jim from Spain

Hi everyone I am brand new to the Forum and I live in Spain. Just finished building 10 string lap steel and Oops forgot to check that the Barcus Berry pickup was working. I would still like to use the pickup as it is exactly the right width but can anybody help me fix it or open to suggestions Jim f...