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Practical mechanical genius. Spent many hours at Bobby and Juanitas home. Bobby taught me a TON. Great friend. Will be missed.

Bill

I don’t have one. But I want one. Herb, I’m jealous.

I miss Al too. Used to talk to him a lot. He always helped me too.

Hey Brett,

Many of us on the Forum can help you with the theory.

I know what you are facing, because it is a steep learning curve starting out.

I've used Paul's material in the past, back whe ...

Daniel

I have been using George L stainless almost exclusively now for over 20 years.

Before that I was using D'addario strings.

George L's and I imagine Bill Ferguson either one will provide ...

I've got my eyes on one really special one.

Bill

I can't say enough good about Buddy's basic C6. To me, it IS the definitive "meat and potatoes " for most C6 work. Buddy's logical approach is top notch.

I had to take care with this. ...

I think this is the reason I used George L strings almost exclusively during the days when I worked 5 + nights a week. Changing strings about every ten days or so. The George L strings, at least in ...

I feel just like b0b does. If it weren't for 30 years of playing the Emmons set up, I think I would switch to Day. Johnny is right. My ankle naturally rocks to the outside. Which would accommoda ...

Jazz guitarists in no particular order. But typically main stream jazz and hard bop.

Jason

As there are limitations to all starter type models....

Having demonstrated both of these starter instruments I honestly think the Carter was a bit better overall. The gfi is not bad, by a ...

[quote="Sonny Jenkins"]Reece said,,,practice does NOT make perfect,,,,perfect practice make perfect.[/quote]

My opinion exactly. Many musicians like to rehearse without proper knowledge ...

To me the very definition of â€œhard country â€œ pedal steel. Peteâ€™s work on Gary Stewart and others like billy jo spears. To me Pete had a niche for playing exactly what was needed.
...

When Reece Anderson taught me, I raised A pedal up quite a bit (Reeceâ€™s instructions) and I was taught to find a comfortable anchor spot basically behind pedal b. Which, for me, is slightly to ...

Parker I went out once with s10 push pull only. And found myself missing the c6. From then on I bought flight cases for d10 emmons and d10 sho bud and on some trips paid to take both guitars.

If ...

[quote="Mike Wheeler"]Karlis, since you're making the parts, I'd go with the MSA style for the pull rod connections (straight rod with round brass bushings), but the Fessenden style 3/8ths s ...

Sorry guys. The op said pedal steel....gold nugget with Bobby Garrett is not pedal steel.
Still a great listen though....

The great Bobby Garrett with Hank Thompson bvb including Merle Travis
Live at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas ca 1960

Ive had similar experiences with GC. They are kind of "gypy" in my opinion

Individual cds can be found on flea bay.

You can search eBay with just the name Tom morrell and I believe all of them will come up. Numerous sellers of course. Some rather pricey but imho worth i ...

The bl705 has always been the best pickup for me with the mci

I didnâ€™t care for the barcus berryâ€™s

As far as Carter made. Still my favorite one of these was the early Carter mad ...

I wonder where the(I think two)? Bud carter built MCIs are? I think Buddy was really partial to them at one time. Would love to have one of them.

Bill

Tommy, I had to make thinner blocks for my emci when I put 705s in it. The blocks that came with the original BB pickups were too thick for the 705. And the cavity is a tight fit. Would be a good p ...

Congratulations Andrew.

I would have loved to have purchased that guitar. Because it was Royâ€™s and some real sentimental things for me regarding Roy and his music. What a treasure.

Bill

It is absolutely subjective. And absolutely personal preference.

A example comparison (yet still subjective) geo L e66 vs bl705. Very similar pickup. But personal experience, the 705 is a little ...

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Topic: Bobby Rains
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 12 Views: 10024	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 2 Feb 2022 5:01 pm Subject: Bobby Rains
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 12 Views: 10024	Practical mechanical genius. Spent many hours at Bobby and Juanitas home. Bobby taught me a TON. Great friend. Will be missed. Bill
Topic: How many of you have a single neck C6th pedal steel ?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 20 Views: 6997	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jan 2022 5:17 pm Subject: How many of you have a single neck C6th pedal steel ?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 20 Views: 6997	I don’t have one. But I want one. Herb, I’m jealous.
Topic: Thinking about Al Marcus
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 3 Views: 2834	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Jan 2022 4:59 pm Subject: Thinking about Al Marcus
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 3 Views: 2834	I miss Al too. Used to talk to him a lot. He always helped me too.
Topic: Music Theory for Dummies book
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 14 Views: 5669	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Jan 2022 7:26 am Subject: Music Theory for Dummies book
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 14 Views: 5669	Hey Brett, Many of us on the Forum can help you with the theory. I know what you are facing, because it is a steep learning curve starting out. I've used Paul's material in the past, back whe ...
Topic: Need to change string brand
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 16 Views: 7497	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Jan 2022 7:11 am Subject: Need to change string brand
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 16 Views: 7497	Daniel I have been using George L stainless almost exclusively now for over 20 years. Before that I was using D'addario strings. George L's and I imagine Bill Ferguson either one will provide ...
Topic: Show us your MCI and EMCI psg's
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 134 Views: 64132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Dec 2021 6:24 pm Subject: Show us your MCI and EMCI psg's
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 134 Views: 64132	I've got my eyes on one really special one. Bill
Topic: C6th course suggestions
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 10 Views: 4518	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Dec 2021 7:38 am Subject: C6th course suggestions
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 10 Views: 4518	I can't say enough good about Buddy's basic C6. To me, it IS the definitive "meat and potatoes " for most C6 work. Buddy's logical approach is top notch. I had to take care with this. ...
Topic: String gauge inconsistency?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 14 Views: 5030	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Dec 2021 7:29 am Subject: String gauge inconsistency?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 14 Views: 5030	I think this is the reason I used George L strings almost exclusively during the days when I worked 5 + nights a week. Changing strings about every ten days or so. The George L strings, at least in ...
Topic: Rationale for Day setup vs Emmons set up?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 33 Views: 12010	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Dec 2021 7:23 am Subject: Rationale for Day setup vs Emmons set up?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 33 Views: 12010	I feel just like b0b does. If it weren't for 30 years of playing the Emmons set up, I think I would switch to Day. Johnny is right. My ankle naturally rocks to the outside. Which would accommoda ...
Topic: Inspiration from other instruments
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 26 Views: 9117	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2021 4:44 pm Subject: Inspiration from other instruments
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 26 Views: 9117	Jazz guitarists in no particular order. But typically main stream jazz and hard bop.
Topic: First Pedal Steel: Carter Starter VS GFI Student
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 34 Views: 8435	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Apr 2021 8:30 am Subject: First Pedal Steel: Carter Starter VS GFI Student
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 34 Views: 8435	Jason As there are limitations to all starter type models.... Having demonstrated both of these starter instruments I honestly think the Carter was a bit better overall. The gfi is not bad, by a ...
Topic: To Practice or Not to Practice?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 46 Views: 11143	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Apr 2021 8:11 am Subject: To Practice or Not to Practice?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 46 Views: 11143	[quote="Sonny Jenkins"]Reece said,,,practice does NOT make perfect,,,,perfect practice make perfect.[/quote] My opinion exactly. Many musicians like to rehearse without proper knowledge ...
Topic: Pete Drake
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 41 Views: 13772	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Apr 2021 8:06 am Subject: Pete Drake
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 41 Views: 13772	To me the very definition of â€œhard country â€œ pedal steel. Peteâ€™s work on Gary Stewart and others like billy jo spears. To me Pete had a niche for playing exactly what was needed. ...
Topic: Newbie Question on Left Heel Position
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 20 Views: 4719	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Apr 2021 3:04 am Subject: Newbie Question on Left Heel Position
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 20 Views: 4719	When Reece Anderson taught me, I raised A pedal up quite a bit (Reeceâ€™s instructions) and I was taught to find a comfortable anchor spot basically behind pedal b. Which, for me, is slightly to ...
Topic: ISO: Advice from the touring steel player
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 14 Views: 3953	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Apr 2021 2:48 am Subject: ISO: Advice from the touring steel player
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 14 Views: 3953	Parker I went out once with s10 push pull only. And found myself missing the c6. From then on I bought flight cases for d10 emmons and d10 sho bud and on some trips paid to take both guitars. If ...
Topic: round vs square cross-shafts?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 35 Views: 15603	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Apr 2021 2:32 am Subject: round vs square cross-shafts?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 35 Views: 15603	[quote="Mike Wheeler"]Karlis, since you're making the parts, I'd go with the MSA style for the pull rod connections (straight rod with round brass bushings), but the Fessenden style 3/8ths s ...
Topic: Best LIVE albums with Pedal Steel
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 67 Views: 20738	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Apr 2021 5:55 am Subject: Oops
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 67 Views: 20738	Sorry guys. The op said pedal steel....gold nugget with Bobby Garrett is not pedal steel. Still a great listen though....
Topic: Best LIVE albums with Pedal Steel
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 67 Views: 20738	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Apr 2021 5:51 am Subject: Best LIVE albums with Pedal Steel
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 67 Views: 20738	The great Bobby Garrett with Hank Thompson bvb including Merle Travis Live at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas ca 1960
Topic: Guitar Center steel guitar strings story
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 39 Views: 11487	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Oct 2020 7:15 am Subject: Guitar Center steel guitar strings story
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 39 Views: 11487	Ive had similar experiences with GC. They are kind of "gypy" in my opinion
Topic: Tom Morrell - How the West was Swung - how to listen?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 6 Views: 2979	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Sep 2020 7:40 am Subject: Tom Morrell - How the West was Swung - how to listen?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 6 Views: 2979	Individual cds can be found on flea bay. You can search eBay with just the name Tom morrell and I believe all of them will come up. Numerous sellers of course. Some rather pricey but imho worth i ...
Topic: Show us your MCI and EMCI psg's
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 134 Views: 64132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Sep 2020 6:54 am Subject: Show us your MCI and EMCI psg's
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 134 Views: 64132	The bl705 has always been the best pickup for me with the mci I didnâ€™t care for the barcus berryâ€™s As far as Carter made. Still my favorite one of these was the early Carter mad ...
Topic: What Happened to all of Buddyâ€™s Steels?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 22 Views: 8148	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2020 4:11 pm Subject: What Happened to all of Buddyâ€™s Steels?
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 22 Views: 8148	I wonder where the(I think two)? Bud carter built MCIs are? I think Buddy was really partial to them at one time. Would love to have one of them. Bill
Topic: Pickup suggestions for my emci
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 18 Views: 5825	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 27 Apr 2020 3:18 pm Subject: Pickup suggestions for my emci
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 18 Views: 5825	Tommy, I had to make thinner blocks for my emci when I put 705s in it. The blocks that came with the original BB pickups were too thick for the 705. And the cavity is a tight fit. Would be a good p ...
Topic: 1973 Sho-Bud Pro II from the estate of Roy Clark
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 33 Views: 9701	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Apr 2020 1:48 pm Subject: 1973 Sho-Bud Pro II from the estate of Roy Clark
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 33 Views: 9701	Congratulations Andrew. I would have loved to have purchased that guitar. Because it was Royâ€™s and some real sentimental things for me regarding Roy and his music. What a treasure. Bill
Topic: PUPâ€™s..(Related to TONE)
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 16 Views: 6678	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Apr 2020 1:34 pm Subject: PUPâ€™s..(Related to TONE)
Bill C. Buntin Replies: 16 Views: 6678	It is absolutely subjective. And absolutely personal preference. A example comparison (yet still subjective) geo L e66 vs bl705. Very similar pickup. But personal experience, the 705 is a little ...