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This sounds pretty interesting Phil.

Have you considered an ebook version? Shipping is free!

I own several fender "reissue" amplifiers and have found them to be a great used value. New tubes and a proper biasing as well as breaking in the speaker(s) cured any harshness I got out of ...

I'm showing my interest and intent to purchase if this is ever made available again in any format.

Cheers,
Benjamin

I've been playing through a Fender Deluxe Reverb reissue with the bright cap clipped and a Jensen P12Q alnico speaker 12". I got this amp used for $600 and find it to have that "old" so ...

How about using a momentary pushbutton switch to bleed all treble to ground when depressed and back to your tone control setting when released? I'll have to think about how to wire it, but it seems li ...

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,
Benjamin

I have to agree with the use of a 1 meg pot. That is what I have in my stringmaster and it Boo-Wahs quite nicely. I believe I used a linear taper pot.

Cheers,
Benjamin

Great Carl! I have the final body cut and painted however it needs to dry for a good month as I used nitrocellulose lacquer. What I think as of now is that I could build some more of these and call th ...

Sorry Carl, I've been busy with a new job. Let me check the legality of another build, I'm considering it. The price would be more than a Fender Custom Shop Instrument however the process is very repe ...

I don't have any, but you might want to check out:

Those aren't for the slotted peghead. I can't find the correct ones anywhere. I would be very curious to know if anyone still has these as wel ...

I don't have any, but you might want to check out:

Those aren't for the slotted peghead. I can't find the correct ones anywhere. I would be very curious to know if anyone still has these as wel ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcipRLzk4zM

If you hadn't posted that I was going to, it's my favorite clip and one I watched a lot before I started playing.

Cheers,
Benjamin

That looks Killer!!
Putting my order in right now for a lefty!!!!! Laughing

Thanks Ron, I wonder if Michael Stevens would make a lefty? I know you're at least part ...

Duct tape......the universal fastener. Very Happy

WD-40.......the universal un-fastener. Whoa!

Yeah, that's a picture my wife took of Juniors stand in St. Louis this summer when we saw him ...

Let me guess... the cavity in the back is for some sort of anti-gravity device? like a cymbal stand?

I love the guit-steel concept, but the heavy weight of the instrument would be hard to handle fo ...

Looks like it's gonna be a cool git-steel...

Thanks Rockne! I might call it a Guit-Biscuit, dunno haven't decided wouldn't want to infringe on any trademarks or ruffle any feathers Very Happy

someday I ho ...

Thanks Tom, I've seen your work also, top notch. I will update as I complete steps. I will take A LOT more pictures as I'm working with the ash on the final instrument. I will also mention that I am o ...

John Ely told me that Michael Stevens refinished one of his and did a killer job. Probably cost an arm and a leg though.

Cheers,
Benjamin

Excellent! Thank you!

Cheers,
Benjamin

Well Benjamin to me music is all about enjoyment and pleasure, and sharing it with others like you are doing and I think there is a lot of both coming your way soon, I hope you continue to share it wi ...

Here's one of the back. There is a purpose for the cavity behind the steel though I'll leave that to speculation for now until I'm wiring the final project.

Cheers,
Benjamin
http://bb.steelguitar ...

Here we go! I've been on this for four years and it's about to pay off. I've machined parts, hunted ebay, researched and dreamt this project. Here is a pine mockup of the final project. Scale length o ...

I have to agree with Erv about the 26" scale, I love it and love the tone. At the end of the day you can get used to any scale length and these are winners for tone.

Cheers,
Benjamin

As an owner of a long scale stringmaster I will say I think the sustain and overall tone are excellent. I can also attest to higher incidence of string breakage on the high strings as well as an incre ...

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Topic: Tuning changer
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 6 Views: 2303	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Mar 2013 4:14 pm Subject: Tuning changer
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 6 Views: 2303	This sounds pretty interesting Phil.
Topic: Taking pre-orders for a new book
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 22 Views: 5912	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Feb 2013 3:49 pm Subject: Taking pre-orders for a new book
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 22 Views: 5912	Have you considered an ebook version? Shipping is free!
Topic: Fender Twin Reverb Custom 15 Question...
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 28 Views: 9221	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Dec 2012 5:40 pm Subject: Fender Twin Reverb Custom 15 Question...
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 28 Views: 9221	I own several fender "reissue" amplifiers and have found them to be a great used value. New tubes and a proper biasing as well as breaking in the speaker(s) cured any harshness I got out of ...
Topic: Joaquin Murphy transcription book
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 41 Views: 13272	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2012 5:03 pm Subject: Joaquin Murphy transcription book
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 41 Views: 13272	I'm showing my interest and intent to purchase if this is ever made available again in any format. Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Amp for Early Hawaiian Sound
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 38 Views: 17906	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2012 6:58 pm Subject: Amp for Early Hawaiian Sound
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 38 Views: 17906	I've been playing through a Fender Deluxe Reverb reissue with the bright cap clipped and a Jensen P12Q alnico speaker 12". I got this amp used for $600 and find it to have that "old" so ...
Topic: Best Tone Pots for Boo-Wha
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 29 Views: 16878	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2012 5:16 am Subject: Best Tone Pots for Boo-Wha
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 29 Views: 16878	How about using a momentary pushbutton switch to bleed all treble to ground when depressed and back to your tone control setting when released? I'll have to think about how to wire it, but it seems li ...
Topic: Blue Monk on a Lap Steel
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 8 Views: 2599	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Nov 2012 2:20 pm Subject: Blue Monk on a Lap Steel
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 8 Views: 2599	Excellent! Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Best Tone Pots for Boo-Wha
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 29 Views: 16878	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Nov 2012 5:59 pm Subject: Best Tone Pots for Boo-Wha
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 29 Views: 16878	I have to agree with the use of a 1 meg pot. That is what I have in my stringmaster and it Boo-Wahs quite nicely. I believe I used a linear taper pot. Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Nov 2012 1:18 pm Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Great Carl! I have the final body cut and painted however it needs to dry for a good month as I used nitrocellulose lacquer. What I think as of now is that I could build some more of these and call th ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Nov 2012 10:02 am Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Sorry Carl, I've been busy with a new job. Let me check the legality of another build, I'm considering it. The price would be more than a Fender Custom Shop Instrument however the process is very repe ...
Topic: Kluson nickel slot headstock tuners
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 6 Views: 3219	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:59 am Subject: Kluson nickel slot headstock tuners
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 6 Views: 3219	I don't have any, but you might want to check out: Those aren't for the slotted peghead. I can't find the correct ones anywhere. I would be very curious to know if anyone still has these as wel ...
Topic: Kluson nickel slot headstock tuners
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 6 Views: 3219	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:37 am Subject: Kluson nickel slot headstock tuners
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 6 Views: 3219	I don't have any, but you might want to check out: Those aren't for the slotted peghead. I can't find the correct ones anywhere. I would be very curious to know if anyone still has these as wel ...
Topic: Any vids of a fourth neck being played?
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 18 Views: 5817	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Oct 2012 8:59 pm Subject: Any vids of a fourth neck being played?
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 18 Views: 5817	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcipRLzk4zM If you hadn't posted that I was going to, it's my favorite clip and one I watched a lot before I started playing. Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Oct 2012 7:53 pm Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	That looks Killer!! Putting my order in right now for a lefty!!!!! Thanks Ron, I wonder if Michael Stevens would make a lefty? I know you're at least part ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Oct 2012 1:05 pm Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Duct tape......the universal fastener. WD-40.......the universal un-fastener. Yeah, that's a picture my wife took of Juniors stand in St. Louis this summer when we saw him ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:12 am Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Let me guess... the cavity in the back is for some sort of anti-gravity device? like a cymbal stand? I love the guit-steel concept, but the heavy weight of the instrument would be hard to handle fo ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 8:11 pm Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Looks like it's gonna be a cool git-steel... Thanks Rockne! I might call it a Guit-Biscuit, dunno haven't decided wouldn't want to infringe on any trademarks or ruffle any feathers someday I ho ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 5:34 pm Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Thanks Tom, I've seen your work also, top notch. I will update as I complete steps. I will take A LOT more pictures as I'm working with the ash on the final instrument. I will also mention that I am o ...
Topic: Refinishing a stringmaster?
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 12 Views: 3425	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 1:59 pm Subject: Refinishing a stringmaster?
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 12 Views: 3425	John Ely told me that Michael Stevens refinished one of his and did a killer job. Probably cost an arm and a leg though. Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Song from The Lost Notebook of Hank Williams.
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 9 Views: 2501	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 12:33 pm Subject: Song from The Lost Notebook of Hank Williams.
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 9 Views: 2501	Excellent! Thank you! Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 12:24 pm Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Well Benjamin to me music is all about enjoyment and pleasure, and sharing it with others like you are doing and I think there is a lot of both coming your way soon, I hope you continue to share it wi ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 11:58 am Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Here's one of the back. There is a purpose for the cavity behind the steel though I'll leave that to speculation for now until I'm wiring the final project. Cheers, Benjamin http://bb.steelguitar ...
Topic: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2012 11:51 am Subject: Guit-Steal Build (Musical Bliss is on it's way!)
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 21 Views: 8961	Here we go! I've been on this for four years and it's about to pay off. I've machined parts, hunted ebay, researched and dreamt this project. Here is a pine mockup of the final project. Scale length o ...
Topic: 1955 stringmaster $1,750 at Elderly
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 34 Views: 10662	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Oct 2012 9:23 am Subject: 1955 stringmaster $1,750 at Elderly
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 34 Views: 10662	I have to agree with Erv about the 26" scale, I love it and love the tone. At the end of the day you can get used to any scale length and these are winners for tone. Cheers, Benjamin
Topic: Fender Stringmaster 3 neck 26 inch scale
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 7 Views: 2958	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Sep 2012 8:53 pm Subject: Fender Stringmaster 3 neck 26 inch scale
Benjamin Kelley Replies: 7 Views: 2958	As an owner of a long scale stringmaster I will say I think the sustain and overall tone are excellent. I can also attest to higher incidence of string breakage on the high strings as well as an incre ...