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 Topic: How does he do this |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 14 Views: 4904 |
 Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 10 Sep 2024 2:08 pm Subject: How does he do this |
| I had the pleasure of seeing this fellow live several weeks back at a free concert on Orcas Island Washington 10 minutes from our home. I was skeptical going in but, oh my, what a talent, and a great ... | |
| Topic: Breaking Jagwire strings |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 9 Views: 2150 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Aug 2024 8:38 pm Subject: Breaking Jagwire strings |
| A few years back I had 5 or 6 Jagwire 11.5s break in a row. Near the wrap at the ball end. Bad batch fluke. I think it happens. | |
| Topic: Portland Or steel jam Jun 2 videos UP |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 21 Views: 8948 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 1 Jun 2024 11:03 am Subject: Portland Or steel jam Jun 2 videos UP |
| Wish I could make. Thanks Larry! | |
| Topic: Lap Steel Video with Bruce Bouton - “Beg, Borrow & Steel” |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 16 Views: 6700 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Oct 2023 9:52 pm Subject: Lap Steel Video with Bruce Bouton - “Beg, Borrow & Steel” |
| That’s inspirational! Really cool song, vibe and video. | |
| Topic: Lap steel tip #4: the importance of simple diatonic harmony |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 21 Views: 6658 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Oct 2023 8:00 pm Subject: Lap steel tip #4: the importance of simple diatonic harmony |
| Hey Mike, I’m always surprised at how many musicians I run into who don’t know this. Many seem like they don’t want to know this. I have a friend who thinks it’ll get in the way of his creativ ... | |
| Topic: Ireland tour w/ Caleb Klauder Aug 30 - Sep 6 |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 5 Views: 3385 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 2 Sep 2023 9:28 pm Subject: Ireland tour w/ Caleb Klauder Aug 30 - Sep 6 |
| What a great opportunity. Hope you have fun and all goes well. And safe travels! | |
| Topic: Shubb SP-2 tone bar problems |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 6 Views: 2235 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jun 2023 7:26 am Subject: Shubb SP-2 tone bar problems |
 I use a Shubb SP2 on nickel strings and have never noticed what you describe.
But, if anybody is worried about the cost of a new steel, you can finance this one. Hurry though, the special plan ... |
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| Topic: Portland steel jam May 21st |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 32 Views: 9693 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 5 May 2023 6:56 am Subject: Portland steel jam May 21st |
| I think the planets are in an alignment that will allow me to attend! Thanks for hosting, Larry. | |
| Topic: BIAB for live backup? |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 3 Views: 6274 |
Forum Section: Band-in-a-Box Posted: 9 Mar 2023 8:58 am Subject: BIAB for live backup? |
| Jim, thanks for the tip on the Mac release. I always thought Mac and Windows programs were released at the same time at the first of the year. I’m a new Mac guy. I know PG Music offers discounts for ... | |
| Topic: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023 |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 372 Views: 2986684 |
Forum Section: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee) Posted: 9 Mar 2023 8:06 am Subject: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023 |
| Wow, I just spotted the new forum heading…unbelievable. I had hoped to meet b0b over a cup of coffee in Cloverdale someday.
Thank you for what you’ve done for the community. I had your E9 peda ... |
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| Topic: BIAB for live backup? |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 3 Views: 6274 |
Forum Section: Band-in-a-Box Posted: 8 Mar 2023 10:18 am Subject: BIAB for live backup? |
| I play a couple sets of dobro and lap steel out and about at times in my area. I’ve been using IReal Pro and Strum Machine for backing. Simple, basic, some levels of cheese with IReal Pro sounds for ... | |
| Topic: Jazz/ Swing Improv on a Dobro |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 21 Views: 5002 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jan 2023 8:44 pm Subject: Re: Jazz/ Swing Improv on a Dobro |
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There are a number of people who are fully capable of playing Jazz and Swing melodies on the dobro but it seems to stop there. But that's not all that's involved in playing this music. This kind of ... |
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| Topic: Jazzy Dobro Content Video |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 0 Views: 580 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2023 7:00 pm Subject: Jazzy Dobro Content Video |
It’s me covering “All Of Me”. It’s a little rough here and there but I don’t have all day! 
https://youtu.be/ogIKoR_3nSQ |
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| Topic: Resonator guitar shopping -- need advice, 6 strings or 8 |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 6 Views: 1440 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2022 7:00 am Subject: Resonator guitar shopping -- need advice, 6 strings or 8 |
| If your heading out to bluegrass and traditional jams you’ll want a 6 string GBDGBD square neck, for sure. | |
| Topic: Portland Steel Jam May 22 Song List is up |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 26 Views: 7842 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 22 May 2022 8:42 am Subject: Portland Steel Jam May 22 Song List is up |
| I was hoping to make this but tied up today. Have fun! | |
| Topic: Feliz Navidad (dobro performance) |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 2 Views: 2476 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Dec 2021 12:37 pm Subject: Feliz Navidad (dobro performance) |
| GBDGBD tuning. Lap steel bonus in backing track.
https://youtu.be/wWBj51vaMUI |
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| Topic: *Video* Lonesome Moonlight Waltz on GBDGAD dobro |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 0 Views: 814 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Apr 2021 11:23 am Subject: *Video* Lonesome Moonlight Waltz on GBDGAD dobro |
| This is my take on the Bill Monroe tune. Done on GBDGAD dobro.
https://youtu.be/jw0TzLSGJzU Thanks for checking it out! |
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| Topic: VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 4 Views: 1259 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Feb 2021 3:58 pm Subject: VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro |
| Thanks Joe Elk.
Hey Bob, long time no see. Thanks! I got a bit tied up here and there but just wanted to get it out. Recording is a great tool for honing, and the preparation for recording is good ... |
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| Topic: VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 4 Views: 1259 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Feb 2021 8:01 pm Subject: VIDEO: Bud’s Bounce On Dobro |
| Here’s my take on Bud’s Bounce on GBDGBD dobro.
https://youtu.be/mXC-RP6E-hE |
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| Topic: Soul/R&B Video on Supro Comet |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 19 Views: 3890 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Feb 2021 7:22 pm Subject: Soul/R&B Video on Supro Comet |
| Watched all the way to the end, really cool. You do the backing track, too? Lots O electric instruments all around. | |
| Topic: Rick Campbell - Wasted Memories Of You |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 25 Views: 23966 |
Forum Section: Recording Posted: 19 Jan 2021 10:14 pm Subject: Rick Campbell - Wasted Memories Of You |
| I got a chuckle out of seeing your virtual drums in your daw getting it’s own window in your split screen!
I’ve not met you but have some insight into your sense of humor after watching ... |
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| Topic: Extended Leavitt Tuning 10 String |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 5 Views: 2842 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Nov 2020 10:37 am Subject: Extended Leavitt Tuning 10 String |
| Wow. I enjoyed that. And respect your ability and talent. I’ll never pursue a tuning like that, just not enough days left for me, but it does inspire me to keep after my musical interests on the roa ... | |
| Topic: I'm sure this has been asked again and again... |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 24 Views: 7541 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Oct 2020 8:43 pm Subject: I'm sure this has been asked again and again... |
| I play GBDGBD dobro as my main instrument. I recently set up a 6 string lap to G6 using (low to high) BDEGBD. This allowed me all of my high 3 string dobro slants, plus the same fret positions as dobr ... | |
| Topic: Best tuning for lap steel for a slide player who plays in G |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 16 Views: 4019 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Sep 2020 6:33 pm Subject: Best tuning for lap steel for a slide player who plays in G |
| The majority of my music is played on GBDGBD dobro, so I tuned my 6 string lap low to high BDEGBD. I miss the low root but I only have to change string grips, not fret positions and that I can do. Als ... | |
| Topic: Dobro- Rob Ickes teaches Hank Williams style on YouTube |
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| Brian McGaughey Replies: 13 Views: 5281 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Apr 2020 4:53 am Subject: Dobro- Rob Ickes teaches Hank Williams style on YouTube |
Good stuff all. I feel like I’m on the right track after seeing Rob’s dusty fretboard... looks like mine!  |
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