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Sure, If I do the Red Rajah I can do the Black Phoenix also, your choice, Chuck

If I found away to remake the Red Rajah steel guitar would any one be interested, Chuck

Sorry my mistake, the Magnatone Double 8 string sold for $1,000.00 on ebay. Chuck

The one on ebay just went for over $1,00.00 so I thank this one should be worth $500.00 + $35.00 freight. Chuck

This guitar playes and sounds great but don't look so good. The case is painted black on the out side and I am having new inside felt put in. It is the orignal case. I am open to a fair offer. If it ...

Dale, Thanks a lot for you help, Chuck

A little help needed, Chuck

If you are interested I will send you pictures, Chuck[img][/img][img][/img]

One to five pocket steel guitar bar caddys custom made to order to fit any size steel guitar bars. Made from vinal meterial, color-dark gray.
The caddy can also hold picks, etc. Total cost $15.00 wi ...

Man, thats hot stuff. I am going to try some of those runs, Chuck
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Very, Very nice sound. Nice chords, Chuck
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I thank that would realy sound great if you put a lot of soap on the bow?? Chuck
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Great tune and played very well. I have not heard it before and would sure like to hear the words, Chuck
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If I do not agree with somebody I just keep my pie hole shut. It does not bother me to let them have the
last word. Chuck
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GREAT IDEA, I would like to hear what it sounds like.
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Karl Schultz started me on a acoustic lap steel playing hawaiian music in 1944. Chuck
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I love it, if there were a uke in there some where it
would the true Hawaiian sound. Chuck
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Bud is one of the best ever on steel guitar and a nicer guy you can't find anywhere. Chuck
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I have been trying to play the steel guitar since 1948 and have had three wifes, two passed, and they all knew that they had to compete with the steel, even the the one I have know. Chuck
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That was great, nice sounding guitar. Chuck
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I never heard of this. I do thank the tone depends on who is playing above the 12th fret. I also beleave who is playing any steel guitar can make it sound good or bad.

Good Luck. This was done back in the 1950s and turned out very well except for the tuning change hot and cold. A very little temp change would change the tuning a lot on steel, you could strum the gui ...

Mark is RIGHT, relax is the word. Do not squize hard on the bar and by all mean do not press hard. Let the bar do the work.

If every one in this old world was like Rick it would be a much happier place. Chuck Brattain

Rick, I hope you get well soon!!!!!!!!!
You hold the bullet bar with the thumb and 2nd finger only with the 1st finger just laying on top of the bar. You have to keep all you fingers straight with th ...

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Topic: Red Rajah/Black Phoenix?
C. Brattain Replies: 19 Views: 6341	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2012 12:23 pm Subject: Red Rajah/Black Phoenix?
C. Brattain Replies: 19 Views: 6341	Sure, If I do the Red Rajah I can do the Black Phoenix also, your choice, Chuck
Topic: Red Rajah/Black Phoenix?
C. Brattain Replies: 19 Views: 6341	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2012 5:15 am Subject: Red Rajah/Black Phoenix?
C. Brattain Replies: 19 Views: 6341	If I found away to remake the Red Rajah steel guitar would any one be interested, Chuck
Topic: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Aug 2011 4:49 pm Subject: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Sorry my mistake, the Magnatone Double 8 string sold for $1,000.00 on ebay. Chuck
Topic: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Aug 2011 3:49 am Subject: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	The one on ebay just went for over $1,00.00 so I thank this one should be worth $500.00 + $35.00 freight. Chuck
Topic: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Aug 2011 5:13 pm Subject: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	This guitar playes and sounds great but don't look so good. The case is painted black on the out side and I am having new inside felt put in. It is the orignal case. I am open to a fair offer. If it ...
Topic: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Aug 2011 4:00 am Subject: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Dale, Thanks a lot for you help, Chuck
Topic: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 18 Aug 2011 4:26 pm Subject: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	A little help needed, Chuck
Topic: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Aug 2011 5:45 pm Subject: Old 1950's Magnatone double eight, double pick-up for sale
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 4824	If you are interested I will send you pictures, Chuck[img][/img][img][/img]
Topic: Steel Bar Caddys
C. Brattain Replies: 0 Views: 789	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 5 Jan 2011 6:38 am Subject: Steel Bar Caddys
C. Brattain Replies: 0 Views: 789	One to five pocket steel guitar bar caddys custom made to order to fit any size steel guitar bars. Made from vinal meterial, color-dark gray. The caddy can also hold picks, etc. Total cost $15.00 wi ...
Topic: Sweet Georgia Brown on 8-string E13 lap steel
C. Brattain Replies: 31 Views: 10591	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Nov 2009 2:46 pm Subject: Sweet Georgia Brown on 8-string E13 lap steel
C. Brattain Replies: 31 Views: 10591	Man, thats hot stuff. I am going to try some of those runs, Chuck www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: The Bells of St. Mary's - C6 ---> Listen --->
C. Brattain Replies: 12 Views: 3499	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2009 12:13 pm Subject: The Bells of St. Mary's - C6 ---> Listen --->
C. Brattain Replies: 12 Views: 3499	Very, Very nice sound. Nice chords, Chuck www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: Lap Steel With a Bow
C. Brattain Replies: 11 Views: 5310	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Oct 2009 10:42 am Subject: Lap Steel With a Bow
C. Brattain Replies: 11 Views: 5310	I thank that would realy sound great if you put a lot of soap on the bow?? Chuck www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: Old Civil War song
C. Brattain Replies: 8 Views: 1796	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Oct 2009 1:09 pm Subject: Old Civil War song
C. Brattain Replies: 8 Views: 1796	Great tune and played very well. I have not heard it before and would sure like to hear the words, Chuck www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: Agruments
C. Brattain Replies: 14 Views: 3609	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Oct 2009 10:07 am Subject: Agruments
C. Brattain Replies: 14 Views: 3609	If I do not agree with somebody I just keep my pie hole shut. It does not bother me to let them have the last word. Chuck www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: building something different
C. Brattain Replies: 28 Views: 8487	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Sep 2009 8:54 am Subject: building something different
C. Brattain Replies: 28 Views: 8487	GREAT IDEA, I would like to hear what it sounds like. www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: Who started you on playing steel!
C. Brattain Replies: 81 Views: 26906	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Sep 2009 1:36 pm Subject: Who started you on playing steel!
C. Brattain Replies: 81 Views: 26906	Karl Schultz started me on a acoustic lap steel playing hawaiian music in 1944. Chuck www.texasguitartradingpost.com
Topic: Song Of The Islands ---> Listen --->
C. Brattain Replies: 33 Views: 13839	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Sep 2009 8:46 am Subject: Song Of The Islands ---> Listen --->
C. Brattain Replies: 33 Views: 13839	I love it, if there were a uke in there some where it would the true Hawaiian sound. Chuck www.texastradingpostandguitarcenter.com
Topic: Bud Carter congratulations
C. Brattain Replies: 37 Views: 9541	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Sep 2009 8:00 am Subject: Bud Carter congratulations
C. Brattain Replies: 37 Views: 9541	Bud is one of the best ever on steel guitar and a nicer guy you can't find anywhere. Chuck www.texastradingpostandguitarcenter.com
Topic: The Other Woman
C. Brattain Replies: 13 Views: 2498	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Sep 2009 11:34 am Subject: The Other Woman
C. Brattain Replies: 13 Views: 2498	I have been trying to play the steel guitar since 1948 and have had three wifes, two passed, and they all knew that they had to compete with the steel, even the the one I have know. Chuck www.texastr ...
Topic: New weissenborn tune
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 3313	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Sep 2009 1:42 pm Subject: New weissenborn tune
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 3313	That was great, nice sounding guitar. Chuck www.texastradingpostandguitarcenter.com
Topic: Your tone above the 12th fret.... Could be your bar?
C. Brattain Replies: 30 Views: 7022	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Jul 2009 10:16 am Subject: Your tone above the 12th fret.... Could be your bar?
C. Brattain Replies: 30 Views: 7022	I never heard of this. I do thank the tone depends on who is playing above the 12th fret. I also beleave who is playing any steel guitar can make it sound good or bad.
Topic: We're Building a REAL Steel Guitar
C. Brattain Replies: 90 Views: 50476	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Jun 2009 6:21 am Subject: We're Building a REAL Steel Guitar
C. Brattain Replies: 90 Views: 50476	Good Luck. This was done back in the 1950s and turned out very well except for the tuning change hot and cold. A very little temp change would change the tuning a lot on steel, you could strum the gui ...
Topic: Bar Technique Question from a Newbie
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 1932	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 May 2009 10:43 am Subject: Bar Technique Question from a Newbie
C. Brattain Replies: 9 Views: 1932	Mark is RIGHT, relax is the word. Do not squize hard on the bar and by all mean do not press hard. Let the bar do the work.
Topic: Rick Alexander 1947-2009
C. Brattain Replies: 186 Views: 110525	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 23 May 2009 10:12 am Subject: Rick Alexander 1947-2009
C. Brattain Replies: 186 Views: 110525	If every one in this old world was like Rick it would be a much happier place. Chuck Brattain
Topic: Handling the Tone bar
C. Brattain Replies: 14 Views: 7049	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2009 12:00 pm Subject: Handling the Tone bar
C. Brattain Replies: 14 Views: 7049	Rick, I hope you get well soon!!!!!!!!! You hold the bullet bar with the thumb and 2nd finger only with the 1st finger just laying on top of the bar. You have to keep all you fingers straight with th ...