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What a glorious post! Wonderful work and info wow! I have a feeling in 12 months time Tony will be celebrating Fender’s first 5 neck Stringmaster!😊😊😊

Stumbled on the thread after a B11 search and so glad I did! I’m a few years late haha but felt had to say a big thank you for the work in providing the tab much appreciated ! And of course for all ...

I believe Don’s Fender was a 1948/49 Dual Pro model he used it on Hank’s MGM recording session in 1951 that one that produced ‘ Why Don’t You Love Me’ and at least one other song.

Has Don’s Fender steel ever resurfaced ? The story of the swop between Don’s Fender and a ardent fan’s brand spanking new Gibson Console Grande is legendary! You’d hope that the fan would have ...

Thanks for looking and for the comments, much appreciated! Its clearly a ‘One-Off’ owner mod or a Fender employee with too much time on his/her hands haha! Although to be honest you’d expect a ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/5574_98543D01C3484569B738DF67CAC47819_1.jpg

Anyone got or seen a border like this on their Stringmaster!

Looks sooo good ! A new inspiring instrument purchase to explore and play might be a great idea for these troubled times

Great guitars happy to gig with either ! Its a little like in the guitar world comparing a strat with a tele. Stringmaster is more flexible with that wonderful blend control, whilst at the same time i ...

Great steel player session player at Sun studios in the 1950's . Played some console steel but mainly early pedal steel probably 8 string ( I'd love to know more about his instrument ) Prolific on cou ...

Doing a little bit of research Don said that the swop from his Fender to his Gibson Console Grande happened whilst doing a week with Hank in Baltimore . Going through a Hank timeline shows his Baltim ...

Thanks for the info and the pic Chris ! There's a massive difference between an early Dual Pro and a Console Grande- scale, string spacing , pickups etc. but whichever steel he was using it always s ...

Don often told the story about exchanging his Fender D 8 ( Dual Pro ? for a Gibson Console Grande D8 during a Hank gig when a fan offered the trade . Prior to the trade Don's Fender was his main steel ...

I have a late 1950's Console Grande in near mint condition and I live in the UK ! I mainly play my Fender on gigs so I'm happy to sell to a UK steel player a lot cheaper than Denmark Street !

Wow ! and from the UK !!

Been using one of Ian's Diamond bars for some weeks now and its been great ! light but with good tone . Dropped it a few times no problem !!

Great detective work guys ! just the 4 tracks featuring Al recorded on one day for Mercury Records in March 1956 with Curtis - Draggin, Rock roll jump jive, Sittin on top of the world and Mobile Alab ...

I also would love any info on Mr Murray distintive style which sound wonderful on Cutis Gordon tracks did he record for others if so did he modify his sound ?

Great stuff ! you really dig into that telecaster . Set list on the back of the guitar ?!

great playing ! thanks for sharing

always wondered what steel guitar Stan used on those early Sun Country tracks . Most of them were pedal - A modified Fender Console steel perhaps ?
His steel playing was so tasteful never over play ...

tape from the 50's 60's if stored well can survive better than tape from the 70's 80's as the manufacturers changed their tape process / formulations. This change in the early 70's lead to tapes needi ...

He was doing a gig in the UK last week.playing with Chuck Mead [ use to be the frontman of BR 549 ] Had a nice chat - you can guess the subject !
Great player !!

Thanks for the heads up on this ! - Already booked my seat in front of the telly !

hi lee Your a star ! I was just looking at the Wayne Hancock site and they do look busy ! i suspect there are real distancies between gigs hey just noticed that the USA is even bigger than Scotland ...

Hi Tony /Basil My original offer for a stringmaster and bassman still stands as i'm at newark.but no problem if you have sorted something Smile

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Topic: 1978 Stringmaster T8 Upgraded to a Quad
Chris Cummings Replies: 11 Views: 2697	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Aug 2024 3:29 am Subject: 1978 Stringmaster T8 Upgraded to a Quad
Chris Cummings Replies: 11 Views: 2697	What a glorious post! Wonderful work and info wow! I have a feeling in 12 months time Tony will be celebrating Fender’s first 5 neck Stringmaster!😊😊😊
Topic: 'Jersey Bounce' in memory of Herb Remington
Chris Cummings Replies: 14 Views: 6466	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Nov 2023 2:40 pm Subject: 'Jersey Bounce' in memory of Herb Remington
Chris Cummings Replies: 14 Views: 6466	Stumbled on the thread after a B11 search and so glad I did! I’m a few years late haha but felt had to say a big thank you for the work in providing the tab much appreciated ! And of course for all ...
Topic: Don Helms
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 2995	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Sep 2023 12:08 pm Subject: Don’s Fender
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 2995	I believe Don’s Fender was a 1948/49 Dual Pro model he used it on Hank’s MGM recording session in 1951 that one that produced ‘ Why Don’t You Love Me’ and at least one other song.
Topic: Don Helms
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 2995	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Sep 2023 7:01 am Subject: Don’s Fender
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 2995	Has Don’s Fender steel ever resurfaced ? The story of the swop between Don’s Fender and a ardent fan’s brand spanking new Gibson Console Grande is legendary! You’d hope that the fan would have ...
Topic: Stringmaster diamonds
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 1730	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Apr 2023 11:54 am Subject: Stringmaster diamonds
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 1730	Thanks for looking and for the comments, much appreciated! Its clearly a ‘One-Off’ owner mod or a Fender employee with too much time on his/her hands haha! Although to be honest you’d expect a ...
Topic: Stringmaster diamonds
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 1730	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2023 8:04 am Subject: Stringmaster diamonds
Chris Cummings Replies: 9 Views: 1730	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/5574_98543D01C3484569B738DF67CAC47819_1.jpg Anyone got or seen a border like this on their Stringmaster!
Topic: New Clinesmith has arrived
Chris Cummings Replies: 20 Views: 6377	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Mar 2020 7:53 am Subject: New Clinesmith has arrived
Chris Cummings Replies: 20 Views: 6377	Looks sooo good ! A new inspiring instrument purchase to explore and play might be a great idea for these troubled times
Topic: Stringmaster VS Dual Professional
Chris Cummings Replies: 14 Views: 3817	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Jun 2019 5:13 am Subject: Stringmaster vs Dual Pro
Chris Cummings Replies: 14 Views: 3817	Great guitars happy to gig with either ! Its a little like in the guitar world comparing a strat with a tele. Stringmaster is more flexible with that wonderful blend control, whilst at the same time i ...
Topic: Stan Kesler on Charlie Feathers Defrost your heart?
Chris Cummings Replies: 4 Views: 2367	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2017 11:12 am Subject: Stan Kesler on Charlie Feathers Defrost your heart?
Chris Cummings Replies: 4 Views: 2367	Great steel player session player at Sun studios in the 1950's . Played some console steel but mainly early pedal steel probably 8 string ( I'd love to know more about his instrument ) Prolific on cou ...
Topic: Don Helm's Fender Steel
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 3940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Jun 2016 4:31 pm Subject: Don Helm's Fender Steel
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 3940	Doing a little bit of research Don said that the swop from his Fender to his Gibson Console Grande happened whilst doing a week with Hank in Baltimore . Going through a Hank timeline shows his Baltim ...
Topic: Don Helm's Fender Steel
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 3940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jun 2016 3:23 pm Subject: Don Helm's Fender Steel
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 3940	Thanks for the info and the pic Chris ! There's a massive difference between an early Dual Pro and a Console Grande- scale, string spacing , pickups etc. but whichever steel he was using it always s ...
Topic: Don Helm's Fender Steel
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 3940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jun 2016 10:02 am Subject: Don Helm's Fender Steel
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 3940	Don often told the story about exchanging his Fender D 8 ( Dual Pro ? for a Gibson Console Grande D8 during a Hank gig when a fan offered the trade . Prior to the trade Don's Fender was his main steel ...
Topic: 1954 Console Grande
Chris Cummings Replies: 14 Views: 5912	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Apr 2016 7:08 am Subject: Gibson Console Grande - UK
Chris Cummings Replies: 14 Views: 5912	I have a late 1950's Console Grande in near mint condition and I live in the UK ! I mainly play my Fender on gigs so I'm happy to sell to a UK steel player a lot cheaper than Denmark Street !
Topic: Some Eye Candy
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 4328	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Mar 2012 2:05 pm Subject: Some Eye Candy
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 4328	Wow ! and from the UK !!
Topic: New and improved crystal tone bar from Diamond Bottlenecks
Chris Cummings Replies: 16 Views: 7521	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2011 1:23 pm Subject: New and improved crystal tone bar from Diamond Bottlenecks
Chris Cummings Replies: 16 Views: 7521	Been using one of Ian's Diamond bars for some weeks now and its been great ! light but with good tone . Dropped it a few times no problem !!
Topic: Al Murray - Steel guitar player with Curtis Gordon
Chris Cummings Replies: 23 Views: 13076	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2011 3:57 pm Subject: Al Murray - Steel guitar player with Curtis Gordon
Chris Cummings Replies: 23 Views: 13076	Great detective work guys ! just the 4 tracks featuring Al recorded on one day for Mercury Records in March 1956 with Curtis - Draggin, Rock roll jump jive, Sittin on top of the world and Mobile Alab ...
Topic: Al Murray - Steel guitar player with Curtis Gordon
Chris Cummings Replies: 23 Views: 13076	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 May 2011 2:39 pm Subject: Al Murray - Steel guitar player with Curtis Gordon
Chris Cummings Replies: 23 Views: 13076	I also would love any info on Mr Murray distintive style which sound wonderful on Cutis Gordon tracks did he record for others if so did he modify his sound ?
Topic: -FLAT GIT IT GANG -from Sweden, with lapsteel Check it out!!
Chris Cummings Replies: 11 Views: 4124	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Apr 2011 12:50 pm Subject: -FLAT GIT IT GANG -from Sweden, with lapsteel Check it out!!
Chris Cummings Replies: 11 Views: 4124	Great stuff ! you really dig into that telecaster . Set list on the back of the guitar ?!
Topic: Bud Isaacs fantastic live versions of Remington Ride
Chris Cummings Replies: 1 Views: 1113	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Apr 2011 12:43 pm Subject: Bud Isaacs fantastic live versions of Remington Ride
Chris Cummings Replies: 1 Views: 1113	great playing ! thanks for sharing
Topic: Magnatone in Sun Studios?
Chris Cummings Replies: 4 Views: 2654	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Feb 2011 3:16 pm Subject: Magnatone in Sun Studios?
Chris Cummings Replies: 4 Views: 2654	always wondered what steel guitar Stan used on those early Sun Country tracks . Most of them were pedal - A modified Fender Console steel perhaps ? His steel playing was so tasteful never over play ...
Topic: GREAT NEWS......................hopefully!
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 5161	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 12 Oct 2010 11:17 am Subject: GREAT NEWS......................hopefully!
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 5161	tape from the 50's 60's if stored well can survive better than tape from the 70's 80's as the manufacturers changed their tape process / formulations. This change in the early 70's lead to tapes needi ...
Topic: Carco Clave
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 7211	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Oct 2010 6:29 am Subject: Carco Clave
Chris Cummings Replies: 13 Views: 7211	He was doing a gig in the UK last week.playing with Chuck Mead [ use to be the frontman of BR 549 ] Had a nice chat - you can guess the subject ! Great player !!
Topic: Heads up, for Brits at least: History of the Guitar : UKTV.
Chris Cummings Replies: 6 Views: 2007	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Oct 2008 12:04 pm Subject: Heads up, for Brits at least: History of the Guitar : UKTV.
Chris Cummings Replies: 6 Views: 2007	Thanks for the heads up on this ! - Already booked my seat in front of the telly !
Topic: Any U.K. steelers here?
Chris Cummings Replies: 24 Views: 5660	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jun 2008 2:33 pm Subject: Any U.K. steelers here?
Chris Cummings Replies: 24 Views: 5660	hi lee Your a star ! I was just looking at the Wayne Hancock site and they do look busy ! i suspect there are real distancies between gigs hey just noticed that the USA is even bigger than Scotland ...
Topic: Any U.K. steelers here?
Chris Cummings Replies: 24 Views: 5660	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jun 2008 2:00 pm Subject: Any U.K. steelers here?
Chris Cummings Replies: 24 Views: 5660	Hi Tony /Basil My original offer for a stringmaster and bassman still stands as i'm at newark.but no problem if you have sorted something