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This is amazing because I have played this game in what I thought was total solitude, for 20 years.
I used to keep a mental note of the sequence and if the night was a good event, I would play the nu ...

My advise, and I have retro fitted 2 of these guitars this way.

Throw that fender pu in the trash. They originally designed it to fit the space. Very little tone consideration was thought about. T ...

I recently had the opportunity to work with a GFI U-12 (keyless). It was not warm and comfortable.

First off there was no roller nut. This contributed to NOT staying in tune on pedal returns. Wha ...

Mmmmm! I'm thinking a pretty good parts assembly.
The sticker is way to new and the rotered curve on the necks are not clean. Maybe a owner restore after damage. Or just creative input.

Interesti ...

Marke,

I have developed a solid corospondence program if you are interested.
Here's the basic concept:

After speaking with you, I send you out CD's that are customized for your abilities and st ...

Did a session last Monday and coped the hook w/ the pno player using the Franklin pedal. Been playing around with it for a few months and it just came to mind while the track was running.
Feels good ...

Guitar hoarder, huh?
I have multiple guitars for multiple reasons, seasons and styles.
No one trick pony here!

Sho~Bud Super Bro E9 5x5 w/ 6 string elec. Dobro on back neck
Super Pro D-10 8x6
C ...

You see I have been sold on J. Coop's upgrade for Sho~Buds where he uses a tiny bearing like a roller blade wheel bearing in place of the friction ear. This greatly improves everything from smooth mo ...

Are there any manufactuers today (other than after market), that are installing the roller changers in their production model guitars?
If so, are they an upgrade or standard feature?

Curious CAB

Chris,

Well you're right in thinking it's a shame to tear dowm a good guitar. However, there are alot of thrashed n' trashed super pros out there. As they were the workhorse of the psg world for ...

Here's one that I modified and use on shows that call for E9 & dobro. The back neck is a Marrs-Fluger reso. The E9 has J. Coop roller fingers as well as some underside parts. It's a 5X5. The d ...

I was wondereing why the local clubs don't get on the "band wagon", and feature the hot players coming into the ISGA at their nightclubs for the weekend. Austin TX. has been doing this for ...

If you can walk around, there are some great clubs and restaurants in D-town, SL. As well as not too far away via CAB. However, the cost of taxi's are going up with the cost of fuel. So that's somet ...

Howdy Bobbe
I hope you get a chance to read all these posts. Lots of Love going out your way, brother. I'm definetly on the list.

CAB

Wooooow!
This is the way custom steels are made. Shot Jackson used to make steels with this in mind when Sho Bud first got it's start.
It is truly a premium example of american top quality craftma ...

Room density is a big factor. As in amount of people or lack there of. You sound check to no one there then, (one hopes), the room fills up and the density changes. Also humidity or humility make a ...

Howdy Jim,
Get in touch with me if you have further problems. I'll share an experience I had last year.

Chris

Mmmmm good cords? A G#m6, now that's a good cord.

Wow! That's a beautiful Emmons. What would one like that price at?

Keeponapicin'
Chris

I have been happy w/ the F# comp. (for both 7 & 1 string),on the A pedal. I added a 6th string G# comp to the F lever since the only time it is an issue is when the F along with A are active. But ...

Do you still have the original p-up in it?
If so you might think about scraping it and go for a replacement. Those p-up that fender used were cheepo to begin with just to have a fender look and fit ...

Winters coming on. Looks like firewood to me. Mama, git my chainsaw.

I have 5 steel guitars at this time.
1 in storage for 10 years to pull out and sell when nobody can find one like it. - Emmons D-10
1 a std beast-of-burden for the road. - Carter
1 D-8 non pedal ...

The pedal steel used was a Sho~Bud professional 8X4 to the best of my knowledge.

CAB

Carter Guitars quote,
" Nothin' beats a great piece of wood"
The wood on this guitar is killer! I'd but it then junk all the old speed crap and put a modern undercarrage on it plus use a ...

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Topic: Pedal Rod Lotto-An Update
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 35 Views: 12987	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Sep 2009 10:21 pm Subject: Pedal Rod Lotto-An Update
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 35 Views: 12987	This is amazing because I have played this game in what I thought was total solitude, for 20 years. I used to keep a mental note of the sequence and if the night was a good event, I would play the nu ...
Topic: Fender/Sho-Bud - Lots of "body noise" and lots of
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 22 Views: 7550	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2009 8:35 pm Subject: Fender/Sho-Bud - Lots of "body noise" and lots of
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 22 Views: 7550	My advise, and I have retro fitted 2 of these guitars this way. Throw that fender pu in the trash. They originally designed it to fit the space. Very little tone consideration was thought about. T ...
Topic: Clueless Over Keyless
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 127 Views: 51133	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Apr 2009 9:29 pm Subject: Clueless Over Keyless
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 127 Views: 51133	I recently had the opportunity to work with a GFI U-12 (keyless). It was not warm and comfortable. First off there was no roller nut. This contributed to NOT staying in tune on pedal returns. Wha ...
Topic: Shobud Brothers, Know anything about THIS crazy Shobud?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 29 Views: 9994	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Feb 2009 1:53 pm Subject: Shobud Brothers, Know anything about THIS crazy Shobud?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 29 Views: 9994	Mmmmm! I'm thinking a pretty good parts assembly. The sticker is way to new and the rotered curve on the necks are not clean. Maybe a owner restore after damage. Or just creative input. Interesti ...
Topic: Steel Teachers in my area?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 1 Views: 1118	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Nov 2008 9:52 am Subject: Steel Teachers in my area?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 1 Views: 1118	Marke, I have developed a solid corospondence program if you are interested. Here's the basic concept: After speaking with you, I send you out CD's that are customized for your abilities and st ...
Topic: Franklin Change
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 12 Views: 3371	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Oct 2008 8:53 pm Subject: Franklin Change
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 12 Views: 3371	Did a session last Monday and coped the hook w/ the pno player using the Franklin pedal. Been playing around with it for a few months and it just came to mind while the track was running. Feels good ...
Topic: How many steels do you currently own?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 80 Views: 23076	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Oct 2008 9:53 pm Subject: How many steels do you currently own?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 80 Views: 23076	Guitar hoarder, huh? I have multiple guitars for multiple reasons, seasons and styles. No one trick pony here! Sho~Bud Super Bro E9 5x5 w/ 6 string elec. Dobro on back neck Super Pro D-10 8x6 C ...
Topic: Roller changers
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 3 Views: 1111	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Oct 2008 10:23 pm Subject: Roller changers
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 3 Views: 1111	You see I have been sold on J. Coop's upgrade for Sho~Buds where he uses a tiny bearing like a roller blade wheel bearing in place of the friction ear. This greatly improves everything from smooth mo ...
Topic: Roller changers
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 3 Views: 1111	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Oct 2008 2:12 pm Subject: Roller changers
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 3 Views: 1111	Are there any manufactuers today (other than after market), that are installing the roller changers in their production model guitars? If so, are they an upgrade or standard feature? Curious CAB
Topic: Show us your Super-Pro and its number.
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 31 Views: 11977	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Sep 2008 9:08 am Subject: Show us your Super-Pro and its number.
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 31 Views: 11977	Chris, Well you're right in thinking it's a shame to tear dowm a good guitar. However, there are alot of thrashed n' trashed super pros out there. As they were the workhorse of the psg world for ...
Topic: Show us your Super-Pro and its number.
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 31 Views: 11977	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Sep 2008 4:35 pm Subject: Show us your Super-Pro and its number.
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 31 Views: 11977	Here's one that I modified and use on shows that call for E9 & dobro. The back neck is a Marrs-Fluger reso. The E9 has J. Coop roller fingers as well as some underside parts. It's a 5X5. The d ...
Topic: St. Louis Club Scene?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 3 Views: 4318	Forum Section: International Steel Guitar Convention Posted: 13 Aug 2008 8:05 am Subject: St. Louis Club Scene?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 3 Views: 4318	I was wondereing why the local clubs don't get on the "band wagon", and feature the hot players coming into the ISGA at their nightclubs for the weekend. Austin TX. has been doing this for ...
Topic: Cab or Rental car
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 15 Views: 9526	Forum Section: International Steel Guitar Convention Posted: 13 Aug 2008 7:20 am Subject: Around Town
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 15 Views: 9526	If you can walk around, there are some great clubs and restaurants in D-town, SL. As well as not too far away via CAB. However, the cost of taxi's are going up with the cost of fuel. So that's somet ...
Topic: Bobbe Seymore hurt! (Aug 11, 2008)
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 154 Views: 59197	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 Aug 2008 6:38 am Subject: Bobbe Seymore hurt! (Aug 11, 2008)
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 154 Views: 59197	Howdy Bobbe I hope you get a chance to read all these posts. Lots of Love going out your way, brother. I'm definetly on the list. CAB
Topic: Custom Creations
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 14 Views: 3447	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Aug 2008 6:14 am Subject: The Mullen
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 14 Views: 3447	Wooooow! This is the way custom steels are made. Shot Jackson used to make steels with this in mind when Sho Bud first got it's start. It is truly a premium example of american top quality craftma ...
Topic: Tone seems to change L@@K>>>
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 32 Views: 9201	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Apr 2008 10:29 pm Subject: Tone seems to change L@@K>>>
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 32 Views: 9201	Room density is a big factor. As in amount of people or lack there of. You sound check to no one there then, (one hopes), the room fills up and the density changes. Also humidity or humility make a ...
Topic: Steel Seat.com
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 9 Views: 2474	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Apr 2008 10:24 pm Subject: Information?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 9 Views: 2474	Howdy Jim, Get in touch with me if you have further problems. I'll share an experience I had last year. Chris
Topic: What is a must have for any Steel Guitar Rig
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 25 Views: 7235	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Apr 2008 9:27 am Subject: What is a must have for any Steel Guitar Rig
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 25 Views: 7235	Mmmmm good cords? A G#m6, now that's a good cord.
Topic: Emmons PP.? 6699 Anyone Have a Higher Num?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 13 Views: 3717	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jan 2008 8:27 am Subject: Emmons PP.? 6699 Anyone Have a Higher Num?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 13 Views: 3717	Wow! That's a beautiful Emmons. What would one like that price at? Keeponapicin' Chris
Topic: Compensators
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 7 Views: 1883	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Dec 2007 10:17 am Subject: Compentators
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 7 Views: 1883	I have been happy w/ the F# comp. (for both 7 & 1 string),on the A pedal. I added a 6th string G# comp to the F lever since the only time it is an issue is when the F along with A are active. But ...
Topic: Fender/Sho-Bud
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 9 Views: 2871	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Nov 2007 9:06 pm Subject: Think about the Pick-up
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 9 Views: 2871	Do you still have the original p-up in it? If so you might think about scraping it and go for a replacement. Those p-up that fender used were cheepo to begin with just to have a fender look and fit ...
Topic: Joke Of The Year
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 14 Views: 4407	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Nov 2007 8:50 pm Subject: Joke Of The Year
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 14 Views: 4407	Winters coming on. Looks like firewood to me. Mama, git my chainsaw.
Topic: The Best Pedal Steel Guitar - There is No Such Thing
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 18 Views: 5034	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Oct 2007 9:44 pm Subject: Best Steel?
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 18 Views: 5034	I have 5 steel guitars at this time. 1 in storage for 10 years to pull out and sell when nobody can find one like it. - Emmons D-10 1 a std beast-of-burden for the road. - Carter 1 D-8 non pedal ...
Topic: Was this guitar used on Linda Ronstadt's Blue Bayou
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 16 Views: 3766	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Aug 2007 9:01 pm Subject: Was this guitar used on Linda Ronstadt's Blue Bayou
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 16 Views: 3766	The pedal steel used was a Sho~Bud professional 8X4 to the best of my knowledge. CAB
Topic: SHO_BUD HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 22 Views: 3910	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Aug 2007 8:03 pm Subject: Buy it for the Wood.
Chris Allen Burke Replies: 22 Views: 3910	Carter Guitars quote, " Nothin' beats a great piece of wood" The wood on this guitar is killer! I'd but it then junk all the old speed crap and put a modern undercarrage on it plus use a ...