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1:06 minutes: Pedal Steel Guitar Mechanics, All Pull.

Micky it sounds like you got all the base's covered.
The best of luck to you on this new endeavor my friend.

Thanks for chiming in Fred!...It was good to talk to you this week too...Ill be looking for your critique when it gets released!!!...

A lot of us have waited for something like this for a long time.

Just a suggestion/wish for you. For all I know you may have plans to do these anyway, but didn't break them out in your descriptions.

If you call out the various parts (fingers, bell cranks, etc.), actually put a human finger or a swizzle stick or something on them so us less familiar types will know for sure what part is being talked about.

There have been a lot of posts on how to clean and lubricate the guitar, especially the changer. Yes, I know that everyone has their own special way of doing this, their own special lubricants that they do and don't use, etc. But, it would be nice if you could split this up.

1) Basic cleaning/lubing, but without taking everything apart. A lot of us don't have the time, or are mechanically challenged, or both, particularly if it came down to taking the changer apart. I, for one, don't think that I'd ever attempt a thorough disassembly by myself.
2) Then of course, a thorough breakdown and cleaning of the changer and other parts for those that are inclined.

Like I said, just a wish list.
I know you'll make the right decision.
Looking forward to it.

I should have posted this too...I AM definitely open to suggestions from EVERY angle!!!...

Hey Mickey - Looking forward to this video.

Will you cover timing the pulls? I've seen this covered for push pull guitars, but haven't found much on timing all pull changers.

You might increase your video sales if you include push-pull and pull-release advice.

You'll have it covered in --

5: Troubleshooting Tuning Issues

-- but the thing that deserves prime treatment is OVERTUNING.

This seems to be the most frequently posted problem. The first thing a new owner of an all pull guitar should know before touching a tuning wrench is the importance of slack in resting pull rods. A good explanation, with visuals, of a changer finger being suspended by an overtuned nylon nut and not returning to its stop will be worth a thousand SGF questions and answers.

If you do this well, it will be a valuable resource.

Looking forward to its release.

Great idea, Mickey. You'll probably cover it along the way but "Routine Maintenance" should be covered (lubrication, tightening up periodically, etc.)

Mickey, let me know when it's done and I'll post it with the other videos on my website.

Great idea pal.
This is long overdue for our industry.

You and your resources are the perfect match for this endeavor.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

Bill

I just thought of something that isn't related to mechanics per se, but........

In light of all of the threads lately pertaining to shipping problems, how about a section on how to pack a steel properly for shipping?

Like I said, not mechanical in nature, but just thinking out loud.

How about changing pickups ?

All topics covered... Halfway through editing!!!

Mickey, thank you again for your time and effort on this project. I am sure you are going to help a lot of people overcome their fear of working on a Pedal Steel Guitar. I would hate to think where we would be without people like you selflessly giving of your time to help others.

Thank you seems to be so small a thing to say for all the things you have done for the PSG world, but it is all I have.

While I'm anxiously waiting on this video, does a standard book on the topic exist?

Yep, this is something I'd definitely buy...

What a great idea. Count me amongst the anxiously waiting crowd.Way to go Mickey. Stormy

ABout 6 weeks until release!

BUMP TO THE TOP!!..
WE are getting close to final editing!>..I must say...This is going to change things for a lot of you...in a big way...

The price for the video will be 80.00...The price of ONE WAY SHIPPING of an average weight, boxed up PSG.,...
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Mickey Adams
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Thanks Mickey.
I might be able to give Jim Palenscar a break.

Mickey Adams wrote:BUMP TO THE TOP!!..
WE are getting close to final editing!>..I must say...This is going to change things for a lot of you...in a big way...

The price for the video will be 80.00...The price of ONE WAY SHIPPING of an average weight, boxed up PSG.,...
paypal....jetdrivr@me.com, MO, Cashiers Checks accepted.
Mickey Adams
C/O Postal Express
1132 Main Street
Bandera TX 78003
no Credit Cards..sorry..

I will definately be purchasing. Keep us posted Mickey

I plan on getting one. I love to tinker with stuff. I'm sure this will help keep me from ruining my machines.

I'll take one Mickey. I have a copy of your first book, which was also very well done.