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Topic: Gronertone #5 - Done | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 41 Views: 15035 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jan 2018 4:28 pm Subject: Gronertone #5 - Done |
I'm in love with that frame and head stock! Strong, light, and beautiful... My kind of girl | |
Topic: Daily Dose | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 3 Views: 1073 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2018 7:22 pm Subject: Daily Dose |
That looks great Bill. I could see where you might would keep that in the shop to play. Looks a perfect size for it! | |
Topic: Building my first two lap steels | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 32 Views: 6627 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jan 2018 8:56 am Subject: Building my first two lap steels |
Those look awesome! Great job! | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2018 9:02 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
I decided this weekend that the new baby needed a case. So after a trip to Hobby Lobby and Lowe's, I was able to put this together.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17545_548743733693 ... |
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Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 8:23 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Thanks very much Bill.
If I ever do get a chance to play more of a standard one, I'll be sure to throw a comparison in here on how it feels in the lap in contrast to it. |
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Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 8:05 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
It very well may not be as comfortable as others (but a can't say for sure as it's my first ever). In my own opinion, it's certainly not uncomfortable. Here's a pic from above and in front as best a ... | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 7:37 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
... and women especially like 'em.
It's funny you mention this. I sent the pic of the template laying crooked on my "pizza spatula" to my wife, and her instant response was, &quo ... |
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Topic: tone pot selection | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 3479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 3:16 pm Subject: tone pot selection |
Yeah, from what I've read, the boo wah can be done with either type, just is supposedly "easier" to do with an audio/log pot since the taper rises faster then levels off vs a straight line f ... | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 3:07 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Thanks for the recommendation Bill. Are these the GHS that you're referring to? I've seen a few different ones, so want to be sure before I order.
https://reverb.com/item/6618-ghs-electric-lap-st ... |
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Topic: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 13260 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:37 pm Subject: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations |
Excellent info guys. Thank you.
I'm sure it's obvious I'm a noob at this, and if it weren't for that pesky thing called work, I'd be watching videos and trying to learn how to play and use these t ... |
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Topic: tone pot selection | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 3479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:33 pm Subject: tone pot selection |
The more I think about it, even with a linear taper pot, you should get less than an instant full on in 10% rotation. By the way it sounds, when the actual wiper makes contact you're getting full jui ... | |
Topic: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 13260 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:22 pm Subject: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations |
Is there any reason to not use a Dobro bar (Stevens 345) on an electric 6 string lap steel? Or would I be better off to invest in a bullet bar?
I could definitely see a difference in shape and how ... |
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Topic: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 13260 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:00 pm Subject: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations |
Forgive my ignorance on this subject, but does a tone bar and a round bullet bar give different sounds? Or is the difference mainly for larger string patterns?
I bought a Stevens 345 tone bar for ... |
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Topic: tone pot selection | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 3479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 9:32 am Subject: tone pot selection |
Yeah, I was about to suggest the same for a boo wah effect. Based off of what I've read solely, not experience. | |
Topic: tone pot selection | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 3479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 8:27 am Subject: tone pot selection |
The rule of thumb I've seen here and other places regarding tone pots (and the rule I used which worked quite well) is that your tone pot should match the same value as your volume pot with the except ... | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 7:53 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Thanks Bill! I've seen pics of your work on here, VERY IMPRESSIVE! | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:40 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Okay, thanks I'll give that a shot!
I'm currently using some Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings on it. I had bought a 3 set pack for my electric guitar a little while back so I had a set to spare t ... |
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Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:23 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Oh, and for the style of music as inspiration. I listen to a WIDE variety in music. I grew up listening to my grandfather play bluegrass, my parents listened to country, and there isn't a sound quit ... | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:19 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
So, the wood... is just a plain old piece of yellow pine that I bought at Lowe's, and the only finish is some Minwax Clear Gloss spray polyurethane. The Douglas Fir guess makes me feel awesome though ... | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:16 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Thanks Andy!
For the frets and the body top I made out of a single sheet of 12" x 17" body blank acrylic. I got it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZOV491Q/ref=oh_aui_de ... |
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Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 5:51 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Hey Tim, thanks for the reply and welcome wagon!
Well, it didn't start looking like that in the original design. But once I got all the hardware laid out, I took a pic. Upon later inspection, I t ... |
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Topic: A Humbling Experiencing | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 5 Views: 1868 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2018 11:19 pm Subject: A Humbling Experiencing |
I just started trying to play mine this evening. I'm thinking it might be a bit (few weeks) before even attempting to record this noise. | |
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello! | |
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 6388 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2018 8:25 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello! |
Hello all, I just built my first lap steel guitar, and I joined these forums because it seems like a really good community to be a part of!
I looked for an "Introductions" section, but di ... |
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