I'm curious, what accessories should I get to accompany the PSG in anticipation?
So far I've figured(keeping it objective and then I'll put my subjectiveness following):
- Volume Pedal
Amp
Effects
Fingerpicks/thumbpick(s)
Seat/stool
Tuner
Slide
Tuning tool
On that, the PSG I'm looking at an EMCI D-10(not sure I need a second neck, but 2 necks are better than one, no?). I'm curious to how my current accessories will adapt to PSG:
Volume: the only volume pedal I've got so far is a Telray/Morley Volume Boost, and a Telray Power wah that I can use as a volume, but should I get something else? I've read Telonics are the go to... but they're a bit out of my budget unfortunately. How are the Lehle ones? I found one that is within my budget, but used. Should I be worried about replacing pots? Are the telrays good enough? Has anyone done photo-resister volume pedals like the Morleys?
Amp:... ok ok, I know this should be in the other forum(should the whole thing be on it?)...but thought I might as well include it. How relevant is Solid state vs tube. Amp wise I've got a Fender Blues Jr, a Blackheart Little Giant, Pignose, and a Gibson RET77 that I need to fix up a little. I was thinking selling one of the little tube guys and picking up a peavey nashville 400... is the change in tone that worth having one of these?
Effects:
What kind of pedals are most suited for PSG? My current little pedalboard is:
EQ: Boss GE-7, Dunlop Fuzzface Mini(germanium), Polymoon Meris, and a Ventris Dual Reverb
Is a fuzz suitable for pedal? I like using it with my Gibson EH 185 and the volume and tone knobs... I guess the volume pedal takes care of this?
Also what about compression? or other items to look at?
Fingerpicks/thumbpick(s)
I've got a slew of thumb picks, I am assuming that steel without pedals will translate over to PSGs just the same?
Seat/stool. This is my biggest question. What advise is there for getting a seat/stool. Should I go for a drum stool? or one of the fancy steel pedal seats? (I eyed the snakeskin one another forum member has and ....really damn want one...haha)
I'm 6'1"... I can test out drum stools, but pedal steel seats are something I can't test out. What heights do certain seats/stools fit best?
Tuner:
Right now I've got a TC electronic Polytune 3, and a Paterson StroboClip HD. I'm not as good as others to tune to harmonics, hoping one day to be. Will these work on? or should I think about selling them and going for one of the Paterson Strotuners with more tuning options to enter
Slide:
For 10 string will I need a larger slide? Right now I've got a Schubb SP2, Schubb GS1, an old stevens patent pending slide, a bunch of ones I wasted my money on amazon(the cheap cheap cheapo ones), and a BJS Jerry Byrd. Is it wiser to get a wider one?
Sorry for all the questions, and thank you for any responses. I want to get off on the right foot with this instrument, and want to make sure things are in order before so.
And if there are any things that you suggest on the store here, I'd love to support b0b and the forum.