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I have had the RKR disconnected on my BMI for so long I forgot.... Which strings is the RKR on a 3&4 setup supposed to lower and how much ?
Thanks in advance....

I hate to say this but im one of those guys that was warned and didnt listen...I started steel with picks after years of finger picking 6 string without just because the bigs use picks. Because of cro ...

I bet Bobbe Seymore has one for you....

70 is not cold Matthew, Below 0 is cold !
But this building is 18 apt's all with electric heat and when they all go on it could make a voltage drop..Although I use a Vegas 400 amp thats just out of ...

Here in Western NY where the temperature can change 50 degrees in as many minutes, On any day my venerable BMI can sound like an Emmons and an hour later sounds like I had turned all the knobs on the ...

The back of my steel's neck was concave which happens when wood is finished only on one side..To remedy this I filled the concave with marine epoxy and laid a parting sheet of household saran wrap on ...

I have had this problem on 2 steels, The first one I never found the answer to and sold it, On this one (and I know you dont want to hear this) I completely dismantled the thing and replaced the rivet ...

This is a note I sent to Doug Seymour....
It may be of intrest to others..

"I finished rebuilding the fingers with new 1/8"x1/4" flat head steel rivets.....
Then I stripped every ...

I have come to the conclusion I need to try another bar, My cobalt "Cobra" is so heavy the momentum carries it on down soooo, If anybody will let a BJS go for a fair price, Email me.......

Wheres that video, Id like to see and hear it in action....And how much is 1100L in US today ?
I've been looking at LDG's so I keep hiding the credit card from myself, Ive seen some real beauties g ...

Hey, This young feller (Doug) over in Jamestown just sent me this picture, What are going to do with him Rolling Eyes

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0812/5983_Doug_122608_2.jpg

This is the GFI RKR under my S10, Its a lot easier than drilling frames, It just screws to the underside. I think Bobbe Seymour can fix you up with the stuff, I only have one rod on it right now on th ...

Thanks guys, I got an email on it.
Just a burr under my saddle.

Is that piece of mica on the front apron of a BMI supposed to be glued on tight or rattling around loose ? Razz

Just looking for ways to improve the sound.......

My BMI has a GFI cross shaft for the RKR which simply screws to the bottom ........ Razz

About a year'n a arf on the PSG , for the first year I was a hermit, no one would come near my place but now folks ask me to play instead of being trapped to listen, This must be a sign Rolling Eyes

Acknowleged Mike P..
Im refering to Starter, Semi-Classic type plywood guitars, or production guitars...
A laminated piece of wood is another kettle of fish if made with a steel in mind, I wouldnt ...

All kidding aside Rolling Eyes

I retired from half a lifetime working for large cabinet and woodworking mills, Except that it is much easier to find a piece of wood to cover with mica I dont think theres ...

It used to be girls, Today its moths Rolling Eyes

Its in the gloss, You need high gloss BLACK and chrome, lots of chrome,Even polish the strings, The girls cant tell from there if its mica or paint,Shiny things attract them and they will then come cl ...

Why do the make other colors when black sounds so good Rolling Eyes

I have a BMI with a BL 705 and have had many hums but never in the steel, They have been in the volume pedal, the effects and the reverb each due to a broken ground wire, likely from vibration, Look a ...

Mine ring most of the time for the last 20 yrs..
On the other hand I been walking around with a coffee cup in my hand for 20 yrs, I've got one those supersize cups.(small bathtub) about 3 pots a day ...

The last time I saw Doug (Last year) he carried my steel cause I couldnt and hes 10 yrs older than me. Rolling Eyes

He started me on E9th and changed over my steel in a couple hours, Keep going Doug and gi ...

Yearnings for pleasant harmonic sounds are triggered by their absence over long periods of time.

Thats why I listen to somebody else a lot !

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Topic: 3 & 4 Setup
Bill Duve Replies: 1 Views: 1147	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Oct 2011 7:18 pm Subject: 3 & 4 Setup
Bill Duve Replies: 1 Views: 1147	I have had the RKR disconnected on my BMI for so long I forgot.... Which strings is the RKR on a 3&4 setup supposed to lower and how much ? Thanks in advance....
Topic: Picks or no picks
Bill Duve Replies: 17 Views: 6143	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Jan 2011 10:34 pm Subject: Picks or no picks
Bill Duve Replies: 17 Views: 6143	I hate to say this but im one of those guys that was warned and didnt listen...I started steel with picks after years of finger picking 6 string without just because the bigs use picks. Because of cro ...
Topic: Steel Guitar Builders That Dont Have A Waiting List
Bill Duve Replies: 42 Views: 15362	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jan 2011 9:18 pm Subject: Steel Guitar Builders That Dont Have A Waiting List
Bill Duve Replies: 42 Views: 15362	I bet Bobbe Seymore has one for you....
Topic: Fair weather friend ?
Bill Duve Replies: 11 Views: 2929	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jan 2011 8:51 pm Subject: Fair weather friend ?
Bill Duve Replies: 11 Views: 2929	70 is not cold Matthew, Below 0 is cold ! But this building is 18 apt's all with electric heat and when they all go on it could make a voltage drop..Although I use a Vegas 400 amp thats just out of ...
Topic: Fair weather friend ?
Bill Duve Replies: 11 Views: 2929	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Jan 2011 4:21 pm Subject: Fair weather friend ?
Bill Duve Replies: 11 Views: 2929	Here in Western NY where the temperature can change 50 degrees in as many minutes, On any day my venerable BMI can sound like an Emmons and an hour later sounds like I had turned all the knobs on the ...
Topic: Permanently glued on necks
Bill Duve Replies: 20 Views: 5932	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Jan 2011 4:01 pm Subject: Permanently glued on necks
Bill Duve Replies: 20 Views: 5932	The back of my steel's neck was concave which happens when wood is finished only on one side..To remedy this I filled the concave with marine epoxy and laid a parting sheet of household saran wrap on ...
Topic: String Rattle
Bill Duve Replies: 9 Views: 3567	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:07 am Subject: String Rattle
Bill Duve Replies: 9 Views: 3567	I have had this problem on 2 steels, The first one I never found the answer to and sold it, On this one (and I know you dont want to hear this) I completely dismantled the thing and replaced the rivet ...
Topic: Rebuilding BMI
Bill Duve Replies: 0 Views: 912	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 May 2009 6:18 pm Subject: Rebuilding BMI
Bill Duve Replies: 0 Views: 912	This is a note I sent to Doug Seymour.... It may be of intrest to others.. "I finished rebuilding the fingers with new 1/8"x1/4" flat head steel rivets..... Then I stripped every ...
Topic: Need BJS bar
Bill Duve Replies: 0 Views: 561	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 21 Apr 2009 7:55 am Subject: Need BJS bar
Bill Duve Replies: 0 Views: 561	I have come to the conclusion I need to try another bar, My cobalt "Cobra" is so heavy the momentum carries it on down soooo, If anybody will let a BJS go for a fair price, Email me.......
Topic: please delete sold on ebay private
Bill Duve Replies: 12 Views: 3750	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Feb 2009 8:09 pm Subject: please delete sold on ebay private
Bill Duve Replies: 12 Views: 3750	Wheres that video, Id like to see and hear it in action....And how much is 1100L in US today ? I've been looking at LDG's so I keep hiding the credit card from myself, Ive seen some real beauties g ...
Topic: Pic of Doug Seymour
Bill Duve Replies: 6 Views: 2613	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Jan 2009 3:03 pm Subject: Pic of Doug Seymour
Bill Duve Replies: 6 Views: 2613	Hey, This young feller (Doug) over in Jamestown just sent me this picture, What are going to do with him http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0812/5983_Doug_122608_2.jpg
Topic: BMI Setup Question
Bill Duve Replies: 18 Views: 6756	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jan 2009 9:20 pm Subject: BMI Setup Question
Bill Duve Replies: 18 Views: 6756	This is the GFI RKR under my S10, Its a lot easier than drilling frames, It just screws to the underside. I think Bobbe Seymour can fix you up with the stuff, I only have one rod on it right now on th ...
Topic: Front apron
Bill Duve Replies: 2 Views: 1256	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Jan 2009 6:59 am Subject: Front apron
Bill Duve Replies: 2 Views: 1256	Thanks guys, I got an email on it. Just a burr under my saddle.
Topic: Front apron
Bill Duve Replies: 2 Views: 1256	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jan 2009 8:31 pm Subject: Front apron
Bill Duve Replies: 2 Views: 1256	Is that piece of mica on the front apron of a BMI supposed to be glued on tight or rattling around loose ? Just looking for ways to improve the sound.......
Topic: BMI Setup Question
Bill Duve Replies: 18 Views: 6756	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jan 2009 8:09 pm Subject: BMI Setup Question
Bill Duve Replies: 18 Views: 6756	My BMI has a GFI cross shaft for the RKR which simply screws to the bottom ........
Topic: How long have you been playing steel?
Bill Duve Replies: 53 Views: 15281	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Dec 2008 2:08 pm Subject: How long have you been playing steel?
Bill Duve Replies: 53 Views: 15281	About a year'n a arf on the PSG , for the first year I was a hermit, no one would come near my place but now folks ask me to play instead of being trapped to listen, This must be a sign
Topic: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Dec 2008 9:57 am Subject: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	Acknowleged Mike P.. Im refering to Starter, Semi-Classic type plywood guitars, or production guitars... A laminated piece of wood is another kettle of fish if made with a steel in mind, I wouldnt ...
Topic: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Dec 2008 8:37 am Subject: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	All kidding aside I retired from half a lifetime working for large cabinet and woodworking mills, Except that it is much easier to find a piece of wood to cover with mica I dont think theres ...
Topic: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Dec 2008 6:32 pm Subject: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	It used to be girls, Today its moths
Topic: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Dec 2008 5:38 pm Subject: Formica covered steels look cheap and ugly
Bill Duve Replies: 304 Views: 114034	Its in the gloss, You need high gloss BLACK and chrome, lots of chrome,Even polish the strings, The girls cant tell from there if its mica or paint,Shiny things attract them and they will then come cl ...
Topic: Did you read what Bobbe says about guitars?
Bill Duve Replies: 79 Views: 24449	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Dec 2008 5:19 pm Subject: Did you read what Bobbe says about guitars?
Bill Duve Replies: 79 Views: 24449	Why do the make other colors when black sounds so good
Topic: Really loud buzz
Bill Duve Replies: 12 Views: 2321	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Dec 2008 5:04 pm Subject: Really loud buzz
Bill Duve Replies: 12 Views: 2321	I have a BMI with a BL 705 and have had many hums but never in the steel, They have been in the volume pedal, the effects and the reverb each due to a broken ground wire, likely from vibration, Look a ...
Topic: Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)
Bill Duve Replies: 60 Views: 19046	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Dec 2008 10:39 pm Subject: Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)
Bill Duve Replies: 60 Views: 19046	Mine ring most of the time for the last 20 yrs.. On the other hand I been walking around with a coffee cup in my hand for 20 yrs, I've got one those supersize cups.(small bathtub) about 3 pots a day ...
Topic: Doug Seymour plays Blue Christmas On C6
Bill Duve Replies: 17 Views: 3986	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Dec 2008 10:42 pm Subject: Doug Seymour plays Blue Christmas On C6
Bill Duve Replies: 17 Views: 3986	The last time I saw Doug (Last year) he carried my steel cause I couldnt and hes 10 yrs older than me. He started me on E9th and changed over my steel in a couple hours, Keep going Doug and gi ...
Topic: It Looks "Easy", I Think I'll Try It
Bill Duve Replies: 31 Views: 7400	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Oct 2008 2:16 pm Subject: Re: It Looks "Easy", I Think I'll Try It
Bill Duve Replies: 31 Views: 7400	Yearnings for pleasant harmonic sounds are triggered by their absence over long periods of time. Thats why I listen to somebody else a lot !