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Topic: Eddie Lane (Musician/Magician) |
Rick Nicklas
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Verona, Mo. (deceased)
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Posted 22 Feb 2007 8:45 pm |
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Do you know this guy? I didn't until the last Branson Jam. Randy Stewart and I are designated the Steel Valet Service because of our large muscular bodies and we get to meet and talk to all the guys as they set up and tune up their equipment. I found myself migrating over to Eddie Lane's steel because it was some of the prettiest E9th and C6th I've heard. After a short while some of the other pickers are telling me this guy does the mechanical work for all the pros around here. I have had years of trouble with my Kline U-12 staying in tune with pedals down and ringing overtones on my high E String.
I'll try to keep this short... I asked him if he would take a look at my guitar and he told me "Sure, the sooner the better". Me and my wife went to his house the next day. Eddie asked me to play for a few moments while he observed and listened. Then he sat down and studied it himself. Within a moments time he is pointing out that my pedals still have a slight downward movement after the rod has stopped at the endplate (on the A & B & C) giving me a sharpened note and slight spongy rocking feel at the bottom. No wonder I'm always going flat or sharp (I have always thought it was something hanging up in the changer or rods/yokes). He fixed and showed me step by step how to make this correct adjustment to each pedal. He then buffed out the problem finger that was causing the whining ringing E string. My steel works better now than it ever has. I was totally amazed at how quickly Eddie was able to hone in on all the problem areas and fix them (about thirty minutes) and this includes some great stories (he played with the original two shows in Branson for years). I just had to say something about Eddie. My steel now plays and feels better than any steel I have owned. And brother I have mailed quite a few of them to be reconditioned or worked on for specific problems.
I am so happy to get rid of two problems that have drove me crazy for years. If anyone has mechanical problems or any steel issues that wants to talk to a real pro I will furnish his phone # . Just email me. |
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Jack Musgrave
From:
Springfield, Missouri, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2007 2:38 am
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| Eddie has worked on all my guitars since the early 80's. I have never had a problem yet that he couldn't fix. |
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Leland Ogle
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2007 3:31 am
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Rick, I've always enjoyed your picking and your tone, now I expect even more from you brother.
Lee |
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Rick Nicklas
From:
Verona, Mo. (deceased)
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Posted 23 Feb 2007 9:37 am
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| Lee... When I hit wrong notes against a chord progression now they still sound bad but they are in tune.... ha ha |
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Leland Ogle
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2007 9:44 am
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As long as you hit them more than once, people will think that its on purpose, and that your playing is on a higher level. Or maybe not.
Lee |
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Larry Hamilton
From:
Amarillo,Tx
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Posted 26 Feb 2007 1:16 pm
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On a trip to Branson a couple years ago, the great Terry Bethel guided me to Eddie to do some knee lever changes. Kept the guitar overnight, made the changes, adjusted it it accordingly. We had a short but great visit. Going back to Branson this year and hope to get to visit with him for a little longer this time. Yes, he is a super guy as with Terry.
Just my little story.
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Keep pickin', Larry |
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