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Thank you Jean-David for the tip ! I was persuaded that Thomann was not carrying any steel-related equipment but I was wrong. A much more sensible price indeed.

My Anapegs are kept oiled on top, n ...

What is MA9?

MA9 is a "user preset" shared on the Peterson website, by Jody Cameron and Mickey Adams.

It is described by Mickey Adams as :

The MA9 tuning is a modified 440 Es bas ...

As a new players as well, MA9 is a life saver.

One thing to take into account is that tuning a pedal steel "by hear" is not as simple as tuning the beats out. If you do that, you will so ...

Indeed, my guitar is 24-1/8", and yes it's a keyless! It's the new Excel changer type with tuning at the changer end.

I guess for now, the "tone" limitation are mostly in my hands, ...

Thank you both!

The procedure to set the return spring is now clear to me: identify the lower tension for a consistent return, then turn a bit more to have a "decisive" snap-back movemen ...

Well first, thank you all for the support and suggestions ! It feels lonely sometime this side of the ocean knowing that there is no qualified tech on the continent should something go wrong. This for ...

Hello everybody,

This morning I noticed an issue on my S10 2021 Exstar Excel.

When I tune my low E :
- If I use my LKR (lowering), the E will return flat
- If I use mu LKL (pulling), the E wi ...

I've been in touch with Glenn, who from the start have been very helpful.

Basically, what seems to be the issue is that I have a bad grounding on my flat electric network. It leaks into the pedal, ...

Thanks for the advice !
I don't have another amp to test, but switching with an old Ernie Jr. and no noise can be heard.
I'll try to reach Glenn.

Hello all,

Last December I acquired a Moyo volume pedal. I am very pleased with the product, really well built and fits right into my case. Once accustomed to the size, it's really nice to use.
...

If you are digitally inclined, I made a tool to generate outline of necks where you can enter your dimensions : https://github.com/BenjaminPoilve/Steel-Neck-Generator
A lot of shop offer laser cuttin ...

French custom seems to be quite more diligent, I had to pay a 20% import fee !

Since I would have needed to pay it for a US guitar as well, so Excel are still great value in Europe.

Thanks everybody !

I've never used a trumpet lyre before. Does the paper ever flop over because the back doesn't extend all the way up?

I actually use a small bristol sheet for each song (about ...

Hi all,

Since I don't trust my memory, I frequently need "cheat sheets" for songs. I don't like carrying a music stand around so I converted a trumpet lyre to fit magnetically on my Exce ...

Some semi-proportional solenoid do exist, that could be precise enough for slow pulls.
Basically it makes up for the unwanted non-linearity of a solenoid (ie it pulls more at the end of the travel, ...

Same here !

Sure sometimes he can take a few days to answer but it's very understandable. Regarding communication, indeed he's the one speaking a foreign language so goodwill is warranted. It helps ...

Thanks for all the pointers !
I might still be a little green with my left hand, it might indeed be a better idea to practice that instead of supplementing with a pedal. I still have some trouble see ...

Those TC Electronics pedal seems to have a lot of option, it indeed looks like it could achieve the sound I'm looking for. I'd say the "Shaker" is closer to the sound I'm looking for, a high ...

Hi,

I was listening to the Aquarium Drunkard Mixtape (https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2022/02/05/ad-presents-off-piste-a-mixtape/), and a sound caught my ear.

At around 63:10, there is a pedal ste ...

I answered you last week !

Very impressive, 30ms is definitely usable, I did not expect those motors to be that fast !
Do you have a PID to regulate the movement with the encoder feedback or is th ...

Nice prototype!

Out of curiosity, what is the maximum speed for a half-tone bend?

If you are looking for solutions for the pedal bar sensing, I designed a PCB with hall sensor and an I2C ADC, it ...

My 2021 Excel does not have tuning heads at all, everything is in the changer.
Really stable tuning and lightweight, I'm totally satisfied.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/20916_PXL ...

Hi,

Just to chime in on the subject, I've had my own thoughts, and the plan I had in my head was something along those line :
- A cheap and simple pedal steel
- Pulling strings only
- In the ch ...

Hi,

No relation with the auction site or seller, but I saw this Emmons D10 going to auction tomorrow in Paris. The estimation seems quite low.

If that can make a happy steeler, so be it! You m ...

Thanks for the precise and complete answer Mr Jackson!

I think the crux of my tuning issues (mostly JI right now, but while it sounds good alone, it's a bit trickier with the band) is that while I ...

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Topic: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Nov 2022 6:18 am Subject: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Thank you Jean-David for the tip ! I was persuaded that Thomann was not carrying any steel-related equipment but I was wrong. A much more sensible price indeed. My Anapegs are kept oiled on top, n ...
Topic: Wilderness guide for Peterson tuner?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 14 Views: 3010	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Nov 2022 12:16 am Subject: Wilderness guide for Peterson tuner?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 14 Views: 3010	What is MA9? MA9 is a "user preset" shared on the Peterson website, by Jody Cameron and Mickey Adams. It is described by Mickey Adams as : The MA9 tuning is a modified 440 Es bas ...
Topic: Wilderness guide for Peterson tuner?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 14 Views: 3010	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Nov 2022 12:00 am Subject: Wilderness guide for Peterson tuner?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 14 Views: 3010	As a new players as well, MA9 is a life saver. One thing to take into account is that tuning a pedal steel "by hear" is not as simple as tuning the beats out. If you do that, you will so ...
Topic: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Nov 2022 1:30 am Subject: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Indeed, my guitar is 24-1/8", and yes it's a keyless! It's the new Excel changer type with tuning at the changer end. I guess for now, the "tone" limitation are mostly in my hands, ...
Topic: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Nov 2022 12:42 am Subject: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Thank you both! The procedure to set the return spring is now clear to me: identify the lower tension for a consistent return, then turn a bit more to have a "decisive" snap-back movemen ...
Topic: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Nov 2022 11:38 pm Subject: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Well first, thank you all for the support and suggestions ! It feels lonely sometime this side of the ocean knowing that there is no qualified tech on the continent should something go wrong. This for ...
Topic: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Nov 2022 4:06 am Subject: Low E issue on Excel S10
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 19 Views: 4022	Hello everybody, This morning I noticed an issue on my S10 2021 Exstar Excel. When I tune my low E : - If I use my LKR (lowering), the E will return flat - If I use mu LKL (pulling), the E wi ...
Topic: Noise on Moyo volume pedal
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 9 Views: 2779	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Sep 2022 4:57 am Subject: Noise on Moyo volume pedal
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 9 Views: 2779	I've been in touch with Glenn, who from the start have been very helpful. Basically, what seems to be the issue is that I have a bad grounding on my flat electric network. It leaks into the pedal, ...
Topic: Noise on Moyo volume pedal
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 9 Views: 2779	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Aug 2022 5:56 am Subject: Noise on Moyo volume pedal
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 9 Views: 2779	Thanks for the advice ! I don't have another amp to test, but switching with an old Ernie Jr. and no noise can be heard. I'll try to reach Glenn.
Topic: Noise on Moyo volume pedal
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 9 Views: 2779	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Aug 2022 10:28 pm Subject: Noise on Moyo volume pedal
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 9 Views: 2779	Hello all, Last December I acquired a Moyo volume pedal. I am very pleased with the product, really well built and fits right into my case. Once accustomed to the size, it's really nice to use. ...
Topic: Plexi fretboard?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 20 Views: 5644	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 25 Jul 2022 1:25 am Subject: Plexi fretboard?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 20 Views: 5644	If you are digitally inclined, I made a tool to generate outline of necks where you can enter your dimensions : https://github.com/BenjaminPoilve/Steel-Neck-Generator A lot of shop offer laser cuttin ...
Topic: Excel?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 11 Views: 3251	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2022 12:45 am Subject: Excel?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 11 Views: 3251	French custom seems to be quite more diligent, I had to pay a 20% import fee ! Since I would have needed to pay it for a US guitar as well, so Excel are still great value in Europe.
Topic: Integrated music stand
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 6 Views: 1892	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2022 6:22 am Subject: Integrated music stand
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 6 Views: 1892	Thanks everybody ! I've never used a trumpet lyre before. Does the paper ever flop over because the back doesn't extend all the way up? I actually use a small bristol sheet for each song (about ...
Topic: Integrated music stand
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 6 Views: 1892	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Apr 2022 12:13 pm Subject: Integrated music stand
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 6 Views: 1892	Hi all, Since I don't trust my memory, I frequently need "cheat sheets" for songs. I don't like carrying a music stand around so I converted a trumpet lyre to fit magnetically on my Exce ...
Topic: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 7 Mar 2022 1:30 am Subject: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Some semi-proportional solenoid do exist, that could be precise enough for slow pulls. Basically it makes up for the unwanted non-linearity of a solenoid (ie it pulls more at the end of the travel, ...
Topic: Contacting Mitsuo At Excel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 4 Views: 1301	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2022 11:50 pm Subject: Contacting Mitsuo At Excel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 4 Views: 1301	Same here ! Sure sometimes he can take a few days to answer but it's very understandable. Regarding communication, indeed he's the one speaking a foreign language so goodwill is warranted. It helps ...
Topic: Tape Flutter Effect
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 7 Views: 1861	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Feb 2022 1:54 am Subject: Tape Flutter Effect
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 7 Views: 1861	Thanks for all the pointers ! I might still be a little green with my left hand, it might indeed be a better idea to practice that instead of supplementing with a pedal. I still have some trouble see ...
Topic: Tape Flutter Effect
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 7 Views: 1861	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Feb 2022 11:51 pm Subject: Tape Flutter Effect
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 7 Views: 1861	Those TC Electronics pedal seems to have a lot of option, it indeed looks like it could achieve the sound I'm looking for. I'd say the "Shaker" is closer to the sound I'm looking for, a high ...
Topic: Tape Flutter Effect
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 7 Views: 1861	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Feb 2022 4:57 am Subject: Tape Flutter Effect
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 7 Views: 1861	Hi, I was listening to the Aquarium Drunkard Mixtape (https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2022/02/05/ad-presents-off-piste-a-mixtape/), and a sound caught my ear. At around 63:10, there is a pedal ste ...
Topic: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 4 Feb 2022 10:59 am Subject: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	I answered you last week ! Very impressive, 30ms is definitely usable, I did not expect those motors to be that fast ! Do you have a PID to regulate the movement with the encoder feedback or is th ...
Topic: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 25 Jan 2022 5:36 am Subject: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Nice prototype! Out of curiosity, what is the maximum speed for a half-tone bend? If you are looking for solutions for the pedal bar sensing, I designed a PCB with hall sensor and an I2C ADC, it ...
Topic: keyless guitar tuning heads
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 27 Views: 10644	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2022 12:01 am Subject: keyless guitar tuning heads
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 27 Views: 10644	My 2021 Excel does not have tuning heads at all, everything is in the changer. Really stable tuning and lightweight, I'm totally satisfied. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/20916_PXL ...
Topic: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 16 Dec 2021 1:02 am Subject: Stepper Motor Pedal Steel
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 95 Views: 101868	Hi, Just to chime in on the subject, I've had my own thoughts, and the plan I had in my head was something along those line : - A cheap and simple pedal steel - Pulling strings only - In the ch ...
Topic: [Paris] Emmons D10 - Auction
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 1 Views: 1979	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Dec 2021 12:32 am Subject: [Paris] Emmons D10 - Auction
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 1 Views: 1979	Hi, No relation with the auction site or seller, but I saw this Emmons D10 going to auction tomorrow in Paris. The estimation seems quite low. If that can make a happy steeler, so be it! You m ...
Topic: Anyone try the newest Peterson StroboStomp HD Pedal Tuner?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 84 Views: 48325	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Nov 2021 12:01 am Subject: Anyone try the newest Peterson StroboStomp HD Pedal Tuner?
Benjamin Poilve Replies: 84 Views: 48325	Thanks for the precise and complete answer Mr Jackson! I think the crux of my tuning issues (mostly JI right now, but while it sounds good alone, it's a bit trickier with the band) is that while I ...