Pedal Steel Mechanic near Indy? (Thanks for the help...)

Daniel Kirk · Post by **Daniel Kirk** » 4 Jan 2018 2:30 pm

I have a pedal steel in need of some long overdue maintenance. Several levers that are slow to return to pitch etc.

Anyone near Indy up for this sort of work? mid-70's Shobud...

Thanks in advance...dk

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 4 Jan 2018 5:42 pm

Try seeing if Andrew Wright is available.
He's not terribly experienced, but I've met him at a truck stop, and I've both worked on his guitars and guided him as he works on them (I find it better to guide than to do).
If your guitar has the pre-Super Pro guts, it's actually quite easy work on them.
If you can't find anyone local, I can see if I can swap my schedule with the other guy (every other Saturday, I run to Ft. Campbell Ky, and one of my boss's other drivers goes to the FedEx Ground hub at Indy), and I'll bring my wrenches, perhaps the 27th.
Forum member Eric Phillipsen might also either be willing or know someone who is.

Andrew Wright · Post by **Andrew Wright** » 4 Jan 2018 5:47 pm

I'm still not much good for anything. Lane's been very helpful in teaching me to make a few adjustments and I'd be happy to share what little I know!

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 4 Jan 2018 11:02 pm

Champaign Il. is 2 hours west of Indianapolis on I74. Jerry Erickson works at Corson Music and works on both all pull and push pull steels and does great job on both. Give the store a call and if he isn't there, leave a message for him. Also, I'll give him a heads up. He's the closest steel mechanic I can think of. https://corsonmusic.com/

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 5 Jan 2018 5:41 am

what bob said. just had my super pro worked on and jerry did a great job. great guy to. you won't be sorry

p.w

Tom Sosbe · Post by **Tom Sosbe** » 5 Jan 2018 8:01 am

pm sent

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 5 Jan 2018 8:38 am

Hi Daniel, I'm available tomorrow in Champaign if one these others who are closer to you aren't available. You can message or email me if needed.

Cheers!
Jerry

Thanks Paul and Bob!

Daniel Kirk · Post by **Daniel Kirk** » 5 Jan 2018 4:28 pm

I appreciate the info.

Jerry- I sent you an email to see if we can link up... dk

Charley Hill · Post by **Charley Hill** » 7 Jan 2018 8:43 am

Jerry Fessenden is in the INDY area. There is your ticket for a good mechanic. Not diminishing any others. But, if I had the chance to use Jerry, I would.
As an extra bonus, he may have built the very guitar you are playing.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 7 Jan 2018 5:34 pm

I thought Jerry was in New England somewhere,
Like Vermont

Charley Hill · Post by **Charley Hill** » 7 Jan 2018 7:53 pm

Sometimes. But most of the time he is in Indy

Eric Philippsen · Post by **Eric Philippsen** » 12 Jan 2018 5:12 am

I see you live in Greenwood. I live just about right next door on the west side of Martinsville.

I've been playing pedal steel for 35+ years. I still don't think I'm a good player but I know a bit about how to fix and adjust them. My first steel was a Sho-Bud that I played for 25 years.

I'd be glad to help.

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Pedal Steel Mechanic near Indy? (Thanks for the help...)

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