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He is missed here on the forum a lot.
His computer knowledge kept the forum running very smooth, He took care of glitches before they became a problem.

Good Luck in your venture into the 12 string world journey.
Great guitar for your journey.

Thanks for weight reply.

I had a Yamaha key board, It had all the bells and whistles.
You can program many things into it for accompliment into it.
I have wondered if whoever cam up with band in a box, May have played arou ...

what does it weigh in case????

I owned a MSA that someone had removed the tone and volume controls. Those knobs protect that little 3 way switch that controls the necks. Broke 2 switches putting the guitar in and out of case. Added ...

Great job on wood and metal parts.
Having a guitar to use as a guide, For changer holes, Bell crank holes. And routing for the rods from Bell Crank to Changer Bar, Should make it an easy rerodding j ...

As for Buddy Emmons name/signature being on one of the end plates.
There was a steel for sale on the internet a couple years ago, Here on the forum or Reverb. They stated Mr. Emmons signed his name o ...

Welcome to the Forum.

With your considerable music experience.
A good instructor or course is a good way to begin on steel guitar

I suggest that to help understand the E9th neck, Obtain a c ...

With a guitar in that shape, The wood and metal needs to be separated, Clean the metal using whatever is needed to accomplish a proper cleaning. And polishing of metal.

Treat the body wood like a p ...

If you go to MSA's Web site, Send MSA an E-mail with the Serial Number, They have all of Mr. Andersons records. Hopefully they can give you the guitars birth date.

If someone at MSA gets on the for ...

What is interesting, Out of 20 pictures they show of the guitar in the advertisement. There is no picture of the actual under carriage of the guitar. Wonder if it is all there.

The 1st string is n ...

There are many cleaners that can be used. Many are not safe to use except outdoors, And wear protective gloves. No Smoking, No Open Flames.

Years ago, Gasoline had LEAD in it, Which made it double ...

Another thing to consider, When setting up and rodding knee levers, Is the weight of the guitar.

On heavy guitars you can have short stiff knee lever movement with no movement of guitar legs on fl ...

Was it sleeve on the pull rod that collapsed? Or was it the rear plastic bushing on the A pedal cross rod, Failed and let the back end of the cross shaft move toward the changer, Shortening the pull, ...

It usually takes more than just changing the A & C pedals around. If the E raise and lower knee levers are on the Left Knee, The E Lower 4&8, The Raise 4&8 may need to be reversed also.
...

Went on a search for Woody Wooddell. There is a Woody Wooddell, Born in Green Banks, WV. Had a band called the Riding Rangers. Played Ohio and mid west.
On Hillbilly-Music.Com, There is a good story ...

Pull the changer, If white lithium grease was used in the changer when the changer was installed.
I pulled a changer Dawn Ultra and a ultra sonic cleaner would not remove it. Took a knife and 0000 s ...

No, You are not over reacting.
A 50 year old guitar may need some serious Tender Loving Care. To play properly.

I wonder if the pedal board is original, Looks like a piece of Aluminum angle. Most pedal boards are either cast/extruded Aluminum channel, Or a wood pedal board with metal reinforcement.

If its a Carter with Brass Dog Bone connectors on the bell crank/pull bar, The Dog Bone may have broke on the 10th string. Or moved in its slots.

If the nylon tuner is working OK.
Need to turn it ...

Those listed on Amazon could be drilled out and fit some guitars. But only being .750 (3/4") long there is many guitars they would not fit.

I got a 6 string black Cat Can somewhere, Have to hunt it up.

Looking very close, The bottom and top rods are seen on left side and disappear under the bar. Those nuts have the wrinkles and looks of Ny-Lock nuts, So they will not vibrate loose.

Fred, And then there is Sarha Jory, She plays with her thumb pick slid up to the first joint on her thumb. The end of her thumb looks like it is just along for the ride.

A friend who got me into st ...

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Topic: Bobby Lee in the Steel Guitar Forum Office
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 8 Views: 344	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Jun 2024 7:54 pm Subject: Bobby Lee in the Steel Guitar Forum Office
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 8 Views: 344	He is missed here on the forum a lot. His computer knowledge kept the forum running very smooth, He took care of glitches before they became a problem.
Topic: New (to me) Mullen S12U incoming
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 14 Views: 987	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2024 9:19 pm Subject: New (to me) Mullen S12U incoming
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 14 Views: 987	Good Luck in your venture into the 12 string world journey. Great guitar for your journey.
Topic: Kline U-12
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 12 Views: 1267	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Jun 2024 8:51 pm Subject: Kline U-12
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 12 Views: 1267	Thanks for weight reply.
Topic: proper name for "accompanyment device"?
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 5 Views: 362	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Jun 2024 12:06 pm Subject: proper name for "accompanyment device"?
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 5 Views: 362	I had a Yamaha key board, It had all the bells and whistles. You can program many things into it for accompliment into it. I have wondered if whoever cam up with band in a box, May have played arou ...
Topic: Kline U-12
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 12 Views: 1267	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Jun 2024 11:46 am Subject: Kline U-12
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 12 Views: 1267	what does it weigh in case????
Topic: A electronics question on MSA's
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 5 Views: 385	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Jun 2024 3:47 pm Subject: A electronics question on MSA's
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 5 Views: 385	I owned a MSA that someone had removed the tone and volume controls. Those knobs protect that little 3 way switch that controls the necks. Broke 2 switches putting the guitar in and out of case. Added ...
Topic: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jun 2024 8:12 pm Subject: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	Great job on wood and metal parts. Having a guitar to use as a guide, For changer holes, Bell crank holes. And routing for the rods from Bell Crank to Changer Bar, Should make it an easy rerodding j ...
Topic: MSA Classic
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 3 Views: 491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jun 2024 7:53 am Subject: MSA Classic
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 3 Views: 491	As for Buddy Emmons name/signature being on one of the end plates. There was a steel for sale on the internet a couple years ago, Here on the forum or Reverb. They stated Mr. Emmons signed his name o ...
Topic: New here introduction
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 19 Views: 857	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jun 2024 8:46 pm Subject: New here introduction
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 19 Views: 857	Welcome to the Forum. With your considerable music experience. A good instructor or course is a good way to begin on steel guitar I suggest that to help understand the E9th neck, Obtain a c ...
Topic: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jun 2024 8:02 pm Subject: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	With a guitar in that shape, The wood and metal needs to be separated, Clean the metal using whatever is needed to accomplish a proper cleaning. And polishing of metal. Treat the body wood like a p ...
Topic: MSA Classic
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 3 Views: 491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Jun 2024 10:04 am Subject: MSA Classic
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 3 Views: 491	If you go to MSA's Web site, Send MSA an E-mail with the Serial Number, They have all of Mr. Andersons records. Hopefully they can give you the guitars birth date. If someone at MSA gets on the for ...
Topic: Advice on an MSA Universal XL
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 27 Views: 1234	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jun 2024 3:52 pm Subject: Advice on an MSA Universal XL
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 27 Views: 1234	What is interesting, Out of 20 pictures they show of the guitar in the advertisement. There is no picture of the actual under carriage of the guitar. Wonder if it is all there. The 1st string is n ...
Topic: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jun 2024 12:50 pm Subject: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	There are many cleaners that can be used. Many are not safe to use except outdoors, And wear protective gloves. No Smoking, No Open Flames. Years ago, Gasoline had LEAD in it, Which made it double ...
Topic: Basic Rodding Question
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 6 Views: 456	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jun 2024 11:41 am Subject: Basic Rodding Question
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 6 Views: 456	Another thing to consider, When setting up and rodding knee levers, Is the weight of the guitar. On heavy guitars you can have short stiff knee lever movement with no movement of guitar legs on fl ...
Topic: A pedal won't raise a string
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 8 Views: 661	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jun 2024 8:58 pm Subject: A pedal won't raise a string
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 8 Views: 661	Was it sleeve on the pull rod that collapsed? Or was it the rear plastic bushing on the A pedal cross rod, Failed and let the back end of the cross shaft move toward the changer, Shortening the pull, ...
Topic: Changing a ZB from Day to Emmons
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 3 Views: 450	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jun 2024 9:25 pm Subject: Changing a ZB from Day to Emmons
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 3 Views: 450	It usually takes more than just changing the A & C pedals around. If the E raise and lower knee levers are on the Left Knee, The E Lower 4&8, The Raise 4&8 may need to be reversed also. ...
Topic: Project steel guitar $750
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 7 Views: 2666	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Jun 2024 5:53 pm Subject: Project steel guitar $750
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 7 Views: 2666	Went on a search for Woody Wooddell. There is a Woody Wooddell, Born in Green Banks, WV. Had a band called the Riding Rangers. Played Ohio and mid west. On Hillbilly-Music.Com, There is a good story ...
Topic: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jun 2024 10:02 pm Subject: Cleaning tough gunk from a changer
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 24 Views: 1270	Pull the changer, If white lithium grease was used in the changer when the changer was installed. I pulled a changer Dawn Ultra and a ultra sonic cleaner would not remove it. Took a knife and 0000 s ...
Topic: Advice on an MSA Universal XL
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 27 Views: 1234	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jun 2024 9:45 pm Subject: Advice on an MSA Universal XL
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 27 Views: 1234	No, You are not over reacting. A 50 year old guitar may need some serious Tender Loving Care. To play properly.
Topic: Project steel guitar $750
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 7 Views: 2666	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 10 Jun 2024 9:58 pm Subject: Project steel guitar $750
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 7 Views: 2666	I wonder if the pedal board is original, Looks like a piece of Aluminum angle. Most pedal boards are either cast/extruded Aluminum channel, Or a wood pedal board with metal reinforcement.
Topic: A pedal won't raise a string
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 8 Views: 661	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jun 2024 9:24 pm Subject: A pedal won't raise a string
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 8 Views: 661	If its a Carter with Brass Dog Bone connectors on the bell crank/pull bar, The Dog Bone may have broke on the 10th string. Or moved in its slots. If the nylon tuner is working OK. Need to turn it ...
Topic: upgraded nylon tuners for Justice Pro-Lite
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 9 Views: 678	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 10 Jun 2024 7:23 pm Subject: upgraded nylon tuners for Justice Pro-Lite
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 9 Views: 678	Those listed on Amazon could be drilled out and fit some guitars. But only being .750 (3/4") long there is many guitars they would not fit.
Topic: WTB Marrs Cat Can
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 4 Views: 350	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 10 Jun 2024 7:11 pm Subject: WTB Marrs Cat Can
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 4 Views: 350	I got a 6 string black Cat Can somewhere, Have to hunt it up.
Topic: Sho Bud Pro III Custom mystery bracket
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 7 Views: 554	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jun 2024 9:37 pm Subject: Sho Bud Pro III Custom mystery bracket
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 7 Views: 554	Looking very close, The bottom and top rods are seen on left side and disappear under the bar. Those nuts have the wrinkles and looks of Ny-Lock nuts, So they will not vibrate loose.
Topic: Right hand position
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 31 Views: 11868	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jun 2024 9:21 pm Subject: Right hand position
Bobby D. Jones Replies: 31 Views: 11868	Fred, And then there is Sarha Jory, She plays with her thumb pick slid up to the first joint on her thumb. The end of her thumb looks like it is just along for the ride. A friend who got me into st ...