some wise tips?

Terry Gann · Post by **Terry Gann** » 22 Jun 2007 6:35 am

Hey Miki:

The Indy Rail is all the things you've heard it is... I have other lapsteels that I often play but when it's showtime I trust the Fouke: Easy to see the fretboard on a dark stage, cool "industrial" look. A very clear sound with lots of string separation. At practice the other day I was playing the Oahu Tonemaster (late 1940's) and I asked my drummer how it sounded. He said, "I like that one best, it has a nice growl," But, when the whole band played, some of the lower register was lost in the band sound. "let's try that tune again." Swapping back the Indy Rail and the drummer noticed... " I can hear that lick now." So, its kind of like playing a Steinberger bass, if you've ever done that. Some might judge the Indy as sterile by itself but its a tone that sits in a mix very well.

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 30 Jun 2007 1:50 am

Is it a standard Indy Rail?

Terry Gann · Post by **Terry Gann** » 2 Jul 2007 9:25 am

Miki_

It has the optional Kent Armstrong pickup with a coil tap switch. I believe it is the lighter gauge aluminum.

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 6 Jul 2007 10:07 am

Thanks! I think I'll go for it...

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 4 Aug 2007 2:06 pm

Any idea about how the combination of an Industrial Mini-Rez with a dobro pickup would work?? I'm thinking about ordering one like that... sounds fun

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 27 Aug 2007 12:53 pm

Miki,

Did you receive your Fouke lap steel? How do you like it?

I'll have my third Fouke pretty soon. I agree with whoever posted about them sounding great in a live mix. I like mine a lot, but kept shopping around. After experimenting, on stage, with a lot of different steels, the Fouke steel won easily.

Mr. Fouke is amazingly patient. He adding an ebow holder to my new steel.

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 30 Aug 2007 2:49 pm

Hi!!!
I just got a mail from Mr. Fouke saying that my Industrial beauty will be done in about two weeks. I just can't wait! I'll tell you more about that when I have it in my own lap...

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 31 Aug 2007 6:12 am

What style/pickup did you order?

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 31 Aug 2007 7:54 am

Please don't overlook this one:
http://www.cruztonesteel.com/
It's the best of it's breed at the moment in my opinion.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 31 Aug 2007 8:37 am

Base price of the Cruztone is $1300. Um, that's pretty high.

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 8 Sep 2007 1:53 am

Hi!!!
I ordered a Bent Rail Mini-Rez with an Armstrong mini humbucker and a dobro pickup. How does it look to you?
The price is a bit higher than for the standard series (about 1000$), but I'm sure it will be worth the money (I hate cheap low-quality instruments).
It will be done in some days I guess. It sounds like Mr.Fouke is already working with the electronics.
I'll tell you about it when it's in my hands!

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 18 Sep 2007 12:42 pm

Hi again!
Someone was asking how my new Industrial is...
Well, I got it today. I only had the chance to try it unplugged, but it's enough to make me an idea about what a good instrument I ordered. It sounds loud, big and round, and the finishes are just perfect.
I'm am amazed by Mr.Fouke's patience and good advise. Completely open to suggestions and modifications. I think we got up to 50 e-mails or something (poor man...).
Ok... I'll say it openly. Men and Women out there!!! Support the hand-crafters!!! Get an Industrial!

Miki Campins · Post by **Miki Campins** » 20 Sep 2007 11:42 am

Finally...
Amplified is just like even 10 times better. This humbucker/dobro pickup combination is fantastic.
Round, fat, big sound. A lot of presence. Very very colorful.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 1 Oct 2007 11:36 am

Miki, I've posted a clip of my Fouke (modified with benders) in the pedal steel forum. You can hear what mine sounds like with a Fender Deluxe and a Verbzilla pedal.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=118261