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I really like it - and unconventional - are you just using a flat pick and fingers? What’s that third steel?

My deepest respect to Bobby Lee. His pursuit of the simple 8-string pedal steel will always remind me that often, less is more.

Echoing the suggestions to learn right-handed. I, too, am a lefty guitarist who, after 20 years of playing guitar, learned "right-handed" steel.

First, it's not that difficult to retr ...

In my opinion you do not need a 15” speaker. The speaker size doesn’t have much to do frequency range anymore. Try some different amps out that are in your budget and buy the one that makes yo ...

A lot of people don't realize that pedal steel is easier to play than non-pedal. It's actually a lot easier. All of the stuff that's hard to do on lap steel, you just stomp your foot down to get it ...

" I am told that I sometimes make towards getting to the next note, but never seem to get there."

Kay

For my tastes, that is the mark of a pleasing vocalist - one who sings not in ...

But he did get respect.

Yes, yes - I was totally off with that comparison. A much better one would be the Don Rickles of Hawaiian steel guitar. 👍

What a cynical, funny, funny man. I've gotten more laughs and enjoyment out of this thread. Jerry was, evidently, the Rodney Dangerfield of Hawaiian steel guitar.

The Charlie Christian pickups on my vintage Gibsons are my favorites.

C. E.

Me, too. It's my favorite to record with.

One of the classiest I've ever seen, modern or vintage - and very tasteful. Some modern boutique steels are "artistic," but they don't resonate with my personal tastes - this one sure does. ...

Ingenious. Truly makes me want one even though I don't play in clubs anymore.

Of course, there really aren't any "bad" steel guitars, though arguably some better than others, and Doug consistently proves that no matter the guitar played, he makes them sound like the g ...

I always like raising the high E to F# on LKV.

Yep - I even went so far as to take the C pedal off my S10 because I never used it, as it just got in the way. Two pedals and five knees, which I use ...

That's so classic.

My Shot Jackson fry pan was one of my best-sounding steels, faux horseshoe and all - wish I hadn't sold it. Big regret.

It's rude to talk about him like he's not here.

Maybe I missed it, but I don't think anyone's talked directly about Nakos - except Orville, since 2010, just opinions on their preferred style. No ...

Wish they'd come to Seattle - we have a fairly large group of Hawaiians along with appreciators of the "music."

Still, if I was paying that kind of money, I'd probably go for a pre-war.

Yep. If you are wanting a fry pan, this would do you good until a "real" one came along. I don't think you'd be s ...

Very cool, Dom. 1963ish sorta vibe. Impossible to listen to without smiling.

Perhaps, Ron, what (oh, I've always got an idea...) would be a wonderful boost to the coolness factor of the steel guitar to these young Hawaiians before they get past 12 years old is have somebody yo ...

I keep wanting to use the word "precious," but I don't want to understate how much I appreciate this young girl's direction and innate ability. The way she has her legs crossed, occasionally ...

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My first resonator was one of those newer Regals - not with the fancy inlay. To my ears it sounded like a nice reso guitar - and a really nice build. And, yes, I paid $250 (or so) around 2001, which i ...

To add, I've never seen a player enjoy what can be done with a steel guitar as much as Bobby. Every little "trick" he would play was coupled with a look of joy and delight (while maintaining ...

Oh, I agree. I met Bobby a couple of years ago in Indiana, and you just have to attribute it to his constant, sincere smile. Happiness and contentment go a long ways with staying young. Happiest of bi ...

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Topic: VIDEO-Dreams/Fleetwood Mac-Clinesmith Frypan
Al Terhune Replies: 4 Views: 1955	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Oct 2023 2:57 pm Subject: VIDEO-Dreams/Fleetwood Mac-Clinesmith Frypan
Al Terhune Replies: 4 Views: 1955	I really like it - and unconventional - are you just using a flat pick and fingers? What’s that third steel?
Topic: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
Al Terhune Replies: 372 Views: 2986779	Forum Section: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee) Posted: 9 Mar 2023 11:58 am Subject: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
Al Terhune Replies: 372 Views: 2986779	My deepest respect to Bobby Lee. His pursuit of the simple 8-string pedal steel will always remind me that often, less is more.
Topic: Update:Lefty Looking for First Lap Steel :Ordered a Melbert
Al Terhune Replies: 13 Views: 2630	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2022 7:27 am Subject: Update:Lefty Looking for First Lap Steel :Ordered a Melbert
Al Terhune Replies: 13 Views: 2630	Echoing the suggestions to learn right-handed. I, too, am a lefty guitarist who, after 20 years of playing guitar, learned "right-handed" steel. First, it's not that difficult to retr ...
Topic: Do I want a 15" speaker for nonpedal?
Al Terhune Replies: 31 Views: 11467	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jan 2020 6:49 pm Subject: Do I want a 15" speaker for nonpedal?
Al Terhune Replies: 31 Views: 11467	In my opinion you do not need a 15” speaker. The speaker size doesn’t have much to do frequency range anymore. Try some different amps out that are in your budget and buy the one that makes yo ...
Topic: Playing country on a non-pedal steel
Al Terhune Replies: 45 Views: 18463	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Mar 2014 3:50 am Subject: Playing country on a non-pedal steel
Al Terhune Replies: 45 Views: 18463	A lot of people don't realize that pedal steel is easier to play than non-pedal. It's actually a lot easier. All of the stuff that's hard to do on lap steel, you just stomp your foot down to get it ...
Topic: Jerry Byrd's words
Al Terhune Replies: 36 Views: 10472	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Mar 2014 7:09 am Subject: Jerry Byrd's words
Al Terhune Replies: 36 Views: 10472	" I am told that I sometimes make towards getting to the next note, but never seem to get there." Kay For my tastes, that is the mark of a pleasing vocalist - one who sings not in ...
Topic: Jerry Byrd's words
Al Terhune Replies: 36 Views: 10472	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2014 5:59 am Subject: Jerry Byrd's words
Al Terhune Replies: 36 Views: 10472	But he did get respect. Yes, yes - I was totally off with that comparison. A much better one would be the Don Rickles of Hawaiian steel guitar. 👍
Topic: Jerry Byrd's words
Al Terhune Replies: 36 Views: 10472	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2014 2:39 pm Subject: Jerry Byrd's words
Al Terhune Replies: 36 Views: 10472	What a cynical, funny, funny man. I've gotten more laughs and enjoyment out of this thread. Jerry was, evidently, the Rodney Dangerfield of Hawaiian steel guitar.
Topic: Best/favorite pickup for Hawaiian steel
Al Terhune Replies: 9 Views: 2764	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Mar 2014 12:49 pm Subject: Best/favorite pickup for Hawaiian steel
Al Terhune Replies: 9 Views: 2764	The Charlie Christian pickups on my vintage Gibsons are my favorites. C. E. Me, too. It's my favorite to record with.
Topic: Fresh off the bench - Walker Steel in black with Dalmatian
Al Terhune Replies: 18 Views: 6273	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2014 10:31 am Subject: Fresh off the bench - Walker Steel in black with Dalmatian
Al Terhune Replies: 18 Views: 6273	One of the classiest I've ever seen, modern or vintage - and very tasteful. Some modern boutique steels are "artistic," but they don't resonate with my personal tastes - this one sure does. ...
Topic: New MSA Lfrets for SuperSlide
Al Terhune Replies: 7 Views: 2319	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Feb 2014 10:57 am Subject: New MSA Lfrets for SuperSlide
Al Terhune Replies: 7 Views: 2319	Ingenious. Truly makes me want one even though I don't play in clubs anymore.
Topic: Enchanted Sea - Doug Beaumier
Al Terhune Replies: 7 Views: 2386	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Feb 2014 3:51 pm Subject: Enchanted Sea - Doug Beaumier
Al Terhune Replies: 7 Views: 2386	Of course, there really aren't any "bad" steel guitars, though arguably some better than others, and Doug consistently proves that no matter the guitar played, he makes them sound like the g ...
Topic: ideas for LKV lever
Al Terhune Replies: 16 Views: 5784	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Feb 2014 4:30 am Subject: ideas for LKV lever
Al Terhune Replies: 16 Views: 5784	I always like raising the high E to F# on LKV. Yep - I even went so far as to take the C pedal off my S10 because I never used it, as it just got in the way. Two pedals and five knees, which I use ...
Topic: Father and Son 'Slide' Players - Vintage
Al Terhune Replies: 18 Views: 5828	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Feb 2014 3:42 pm Subject: Father and Son 'Slide' Players - Vintage
Al Terhune Replies: 18 Views: 5828	That's so classic.
Topic: Anyone own an Excel JB frypan s8 ?
Al Terhune Replies: 22 Views: 8992	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Feb 2014 12:57 pm Subject: Anyone own an Excel JB frypan s8 ?
Al Terhune Replies: 22 Views: 8992	My Shot Jackson fry pan was one of my best-sounding steels, faux horseshoe and all - wish I hadn't sold it. Big regret.
Topic: Nakos Marker - anybody familiar with him?
Al Terhune Replies: 27 Views: 12427	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Feb 2014 5:01 pm Subject: Nakos Marker - anybody familiar with him?
Al Terhune Replies: 27 Views: 12427	It's rude to talk about him like he's not here. Maybe I missed it, but I don't think anyone's talked directly about Nakos - except Orville, since 2010, just opinions on their preferred style. No ...
Topic: Bobby Ingano plays California, 1 gig only - Feb 15
Al Terhune Replies: 4 Views: 1826	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Feb 2014 7:00 pm Subject: Bobby Ingano plays California, 1 gig only - Feb 15
Al Terhune Replies: 4 Views: 1826	Wish they'd come to Seattle - we have a fairly large group of Hawaiians along with appreciators of the "music."
Topic: Mint, but expensive 50s Ricky Frypan
Al Terhune Replies: 11 Views: 3700	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jan 2014 4:57 am Subject: Mint, but expensive 50s Ricky Frypan
Al Terhune Replies: 11 Views: 3700	Still, if I was paying that kind of money, I'd probably go for a pre-war. Yep. If you are wanting a fry pan, this would do you good until a "real" one came along. I don't think you'd be s ...
Topic: RAINY JUNE Original Instrumental by Dom Franco
Al Terhune Replies: 6 Views: 1567	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jan 2014 8:44 am Subject: RAINY JUNE Original Instrumental by Dom Franco
Al Terhune Replies: 6 Views: 1567	Very cool, Dom. 1963ish sorta vibe. Impossible to listen to without smiling.
Topic: 9 yr. old Maile Lyman @ Alanfest '13
Al Terhune Replies: 21 Views: 7395	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2014 12:56 pm Subject: 9 yr. old Maile Lyman @ Alanfest '13
Al Terhune Replies: 21 Views: 7395	Perhaps, Ron, what (oh, I've always got an idea...) would be a wonderful boost to the coolness factor of the steel guitar to these young Hawaiians before they get past 12 years old is have somebody yo ...
Topic: 9 yr. old Maile Lyman @ Alanfest '13
Al Terhune Replies: 21 Views: 7395	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jan 2014 7:03 pm Subject: 9 yr. old Maile Lyman @ Alanfest '13
Al Terhune Replies: 21 Views: 7395	I keep wanting to use the word "precious," but I don't want to understate how much I appreciate this young girl's direction and innate ability. The way she has her legs crossed, occasionally ...
Topic: How Rare are the 50's frying pans
Al Terhune Replies: 27 Views: 17587	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Dec 2013 5:34 am Subject: How Rare are the 50's frying pans
Al Terhune Replies: 27 Views: 17587	Serial 0103. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/14_image_8.jpg
Topic: REGAL RD-40CHS Studio Series
Al Terhune Replies: 13 Views: 6585	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Dec 2013 5:58 am Subject: REGAL RD-40CHS Studio Series
Al Terhune Replies: 13 Views: 6585	My first resonator was one of those newer Regals - not with the fancy inlay. To my ears it sounded like a nice reso guitar - and a really nice build. And, yes, I paid $250 (or so) around 2001, which i ...
Topic: Birthday boy Bobby Ingano makes 61
Al Terhune Replies: 5 Views: 1630	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Dec 2013 7:11 am Subject: Birthday boy Bobby Ingano makes 61
Al Terhune Replies: 5 Views: 1630	To add, I've never seen a player enjoy what can be done with a steel guitar as much as Bobby. Every little "trick" he would play was coupled with a look of joy and delight (while maintaining ...
Topic: Birthday boy Bobby Ingano makes 61
Al Terhune Replies: 5 Views: 1630	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Dec 2013 7:05 am Subject: Birthday boy Bobby Ingano makes 61
Al Terhune Replies: 5 Views: 1630	Oh, I agree. I met Bobby a couple of years ago in Indiana, and you just have to attribute it to his constant, sincere smile. Happiness and contentment go a long ways with staying young. Happiest of bi ...