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Topic: breaking strings |
Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
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Posted 7 Dec 2004 5:50 pm |
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| I just broke the B (.018) string on my guitar. When I break the G# (.011) it startles me pretty good but that .018 scares the bejeezus out of me. Anybody ever have a coronary from breaking a string? |
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Bill C. Buntin
From:
Cleburne TX
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Posted 7 Dec 2004 7:34 pm
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| Yea! I've even gotten some wounds from it. OUCH! |
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Dec 2004 8:13 pm
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seen several hit on key end of steel,i always told people not to set to close,next question always,why!flying strings.i've pealed the skin a few times thru the years.all happens so fast,no time to think.
more people will get scared than players.
farris |
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Joey Gaskins
From:
New Bern, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2004 5:18 am
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| I used to let my grandson set in my lap while I practiced. One day I popped a third string and it came close to his face. No more in the lap unless I'm on the couch. |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 8 Dec 2004 6:34 am
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New OSHA regulations, PSG musicians must wear safety glasses (to protect from breaking & flying strings) steel toed shoes (to protect toes from dropped bar) and hard hat. Hearing protection is optional unless I'm playing where it becomes mandatory (or, at least, highly recommended  ).[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 08 December 2004 at 06:35 AM.] |
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Dec 2004 7:44 am
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| WARNING!!STEEL GUITARS ARE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH!!Play at your own RISK!!i think by all means,should have Flashing Lights!Wide Loads Signs!DANGER!!Heavy Leather Gloves!AND Helmet with face mask!Also be able to sue the Dealer where you bought it!!SAFTY IS A MUST!!! farris |
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2004 11:20 am
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| I think the "Wide Load" signs might go best on the pac-a-seats, though. |
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 8 Dec 2004 11:39 am
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| David, you must have read my topic from a few years ago called "The Steel Player, the Fat Guy in the Band".....JH |
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