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 Topic: G scale 2,3 & 4 stepping |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 3 Views: 1917 |
 Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 31 May 2021 10:41 pm Subject: G scale 2,3 & 4 stepping |
| I’m thinking about getting into U12. Do y’all roll with the standard Newman universal copedent? With the Day setup? And no LKR? My last guitar was an Emmons setup on the ABC pedals, but ... | |
| Topic: Best new steel for $2,800? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 21 Views: 7155 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2021 11:49 am Subject: Best new steel for $2,800? |
| Ross, I just realized that Sierra is in the Bay Area. I might take you up on that. Great craftsmanship on Instagram, too. I’ll DM you to see if saving up “a little bit more†can get ... | |
| Topic: Best new steel for $2,800? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 21 Views: 7155 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 May 2021 10:43 pm Subject: Best new steel for $2,800? |
| Thank you each so much for your replies. RIP Jerry Roller, I just read about him.
I will say, after being and on-and-off lurker here for 10 years, and having pedal steel majorly impact how I play o ... |
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| Topic: Best new steel for $2,800? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 21 Views: 7155 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 May 2021 2:14 pm Subject: Best new steel for $2,800? |
| I had a ShoBud Pro III (D10, solid wood, milled end plates, copper rods, etc.), which was the most beautiful thing, but I'm looking for a more simple, modern pedal steel that fits my situation better. ... | |
| Topic: Tom Morrell - How the West was Swung - how to listen? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 6 Views: 3051 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Sep 2020 10:06 am Subject: Tom Morrell - How the West was Swung - how to listen? |
| There's a great thread currently on the Strat-Talk forum about Western Swing. This commenter mentioned the "How the West was Swung" series by Tom Morrell.
Link: https://www.strat-talk.com ... |
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| Topic: Tell me about Telecasters with pedal steel pedals |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 24 Views: 4701 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Apr 2020 1:50 pm Subject: Tell me about Telecasters with pedal steel pedals |
| I live in San Francisco and this just came up on the local Craigslist and my mind is completely blown.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/msg/d/bender-guitar-foot-pedal-activated/7098466955.html A ... |
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| Topic: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 10 Views: 3089 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Jun 2019 12:34 pm Subject: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
| Dan, note that Michael from pedal steel guitar parts recently came across OEM stock of 125 original Sho~Bud selector switches: https://www.psgparts.com/Switch-Selector-Neck-ShoBud-85-001.htm?categoryI ... | |
| Topic: Sho Bud neck selector switch replacments found |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 8 Views: 5104 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jun 2019 12:23 pm Subject: Sho Bud neck selector switch replacments found |
| That is amazing Michael... I got the modern "Switchcraft 3-way Toogle Switch" working (i.e. the Les Paul style switch), although the shape is a bit smaller and less sturdy when mounted in th ... | |
| Topic: Is tailpiece on Sho-Bud Pro III glued on? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 2 Views: 1529 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jun 2019 12:20 pm Subject: Is tailpiece on Sho-Bud Pro III glued on? |
| I figured this out. Here's what eventually happened... posting in case it helps someone in the future.
Me... Rad... I figured it out at about 3:15am on Saturday. My C6 neck had tons of adhesive ... |
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| Topic: Is tailpiece on Sho-Bud Pro III glued on? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 2 Views: 1529 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 May 2019 10:56 pm Subject: Is tailpiece on Sho-Bud Pro III glued on? |
| Ah, I think my answer is over here.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=165338&sid=a70d4abdeedb8aad0910897b237a9fb0 I have to remove the fretboard to get to more screws. Although m ... |
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| Topic: Is tailpiece on Sho-Bud Pro III glued on? |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 2 Views: 1529 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 May 2019 10:38 pm Subject: Is tailpiece on Sho-Bud Pro III glued on? |
| I’m cleaning the changer on my C6 neck. It’s my first time doing this so I’m keeping careful track of the parts.
I’ve got the pin on the changer and the fingers removed, ... |
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| Topic: Sho Bud neck selector switch replacments found |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 8 Views: 5104 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 May 2019 4:00 pm Subject: Sho Bud neck selector switch replacments found |
| This is an old thread, so maybe their site changed by now, but with those new Switchcraft switches, they only have 5 connector posts, not 6 like the a traditional 3-way DPDT switches that most Sho-Bud ... | |
| Topic: BL 705 Pickup Wiring |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 7 Views: 4836 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 May 2019 3:55 pm Subject: BL 705 Pickup Wiring |
| Thanks for posting this. I'm going to try this wiring with my pedal steel when I rewire it, and I have a few questions...
Is the DPDT 3-way switch of Type 1 or Type 2 in the diagram below? https:/ ... |
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| Topic: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 10 Views: 3089 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 May 2019 1:21 pm Subject: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
| Jon, Ken, Jim and Michael, thank you very much for your feedback. I've been taking my time to research and wrap my head around what the best route forward is here.
Here's my current plan: * Test ... |
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| Topic: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 10 Views: 3089 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 May 2019 11:41 am Subject: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
| Jon, thanks for the reply.
Yes, when we first looked there was some old, loose electrical tape completely falling off. (You can see it in one picture where it's just sitting there.) Maybe before ta ... |
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| Topic: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 10 Views: 3089 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 May 2019 9:56 am Subject: Half volume problem: Lawrence 705s wiring in Sho-Bud Pro III |
| I'm in the SF Bay Area and recently decided to take lessons with Kerry Johnson (he's great so far!). At our first lesson, Kerry helped me setup the guitar, and Kerry was surprised at how much quieter ... | |
| Topic: Sho-Bud DI signal chain advice |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 3 Views: 1031 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Aug 2018 11:35 am Subject: Sho-Bud DI signal chain advice |
| Thank you both for your replies. I think I'll go with that setup. I've owned a cheapish tube preamp before (PreSonus BlueTube) and loved it, so was leaning toward the Black Box anyways (probably will ... | |
| Topic: Sho-Bud DI signal chain advice |
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| Ben Standefer Replies: 3 Views: 1031 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Aug 2018 1:29 am Subject: Sho-Bud DI signal chain advice |
| I'm sorting out my signal chain and looking for opinions on what you would do in my situation. I live in an apartment and practice with a Zoom R8 recorder. I record my pedal steel direct into decent p ... | |
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