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Bent and David are 100% right about the check in... I have done exactly this, with a key-less. Especially the bit about lightening the load and putting some clothes in place. A bit of bubble wrap woul ...

I have always had difficulty tuning my 8 string C6 neck. Almost need a wrench to tighten them to tune. I measured the bridge to nut and it comes up as 25".
The gauges are from 10 to 52. If the n ...

Help.. I have a session 500 which I don't take on gigs (Guess why? too heavy) I find the Fender valve amps work for me, as I have to double up on guitar!
Question is... my Bass player has blown up hi ...

Thanks Bobbe.....got a SD Ultra keyless in stock? Might come over for a look and a buy. Not fussy about the colour.

To all GFI folks.... I have done a lot of miles with my Ultra, and I know that Factory recommends that no lube is needed (on the legs..etc) but they seem to be crying out for a bit of a squirt. Dont ...

Only been playing a couple of years, but I'm always trying to introduce steel into our set....normally I play 6 String....We are a 4 piece....drums, bass, and 2 guitars/vocals....it always seems a lit ...

Feel free to catch up if you are in Melbourne

PSGs and harps are free. 6 strings, Kiwis and underarm bowlers 5%.....cheap. But it's better to go to the States and pick something up yourself don't you think? At least that way you get to hear some ...

All sounds frighteningly familiar....just a tip for anyone who might be importing to OZ....don't get caught like I almost was.....there is no import duty on a steel (because it has pedals, it is not d ...

We're thinking of you all from Down Under, your great place in the world.....

Just looked at the spelling! Sorrry!!

Just looked at the spelling! Sorrry!!

Any good PSG giga around LA between March 24 ans April !...just visiting from Down Under

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Any good PSG giga around LA between March 24 ans April !...just visiting from Down Under

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A friend of mine has a double neck 8 string Maton, made in Australia

Can anyone guide me as to which tool I should be using to tune the Nylon bits on the GFI Ultra?

Thanks everyone for your replys....I am going to get to those gigs.......look out for me!
Chris

I am coming ot the US next week on a short visit....can anyone recommend a reputable store in LA which specialises in PSG equipment? I am particularly interested in a Pac a seat.....

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I've bought 3 Steels in from the States, with no trouble at all, much cheaper too. By the way there is no import duty payable on a steel. On a guitar there is, but because PSG has pedals it is classif ...

I am having a bit of trouble rolling my ankles over on my old Pro 1 with the wide pedals, due to an old injury. I feel that narrower pedals would help me out of this predicament. Are replacement narro ...

Bet this has been covered a million times, but can anyone give me the tab to this intro by LDG ..the Byrds version?

I've been playing for a year and initially took Winnie Winston's advice to try and learn right handed, after 30 years southpaw on regular 6 string....don't know if I did the right thing, the picking l ...

I've been playing my Sho-bud through my Peavey Session 500 (Mk IV) and a friend suggested I try an old Roland 120 Jazz Chorus with it. I always hated that amp when playing 6 string but I think it soun ...

Thanks Ricky, I didn't expect such a prompt reply considering the time difference.
Any idea of its year of manufacture? I see you are from Austin, one of my favourite places in the world. I hope to v ...

Can any body help me identify this Sho Bud? I'm new and i've plunged right into it...

Click on link below for picture.
[url=http://www.thegloryboys.com/sho%20bud.htm]http://www.thegloryboys.com/sho% ...

Author	Message
Topic: Shipping my GFI
Chris Langman Replies: 6 Views: 1828	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Oct 2010 2:09 pm Subject: Shipping my GFI
Chris Langman Replies: 6 Views: 1828	Bent and David are 100% right about the check in... I have done exactly this, with a key-less. Especially the bit about lightening the load and putting some clothes in place. A bit of bubble wrap woul ...
Topic: Lap steel guages
Chris Langman Replies: 3 Views: 1272	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 May 2009 5:53 pm Subject: Lap steel guages
Chris Langman Replies: 3 Views: 1272	I have always had difficulty tuning my 8 string C6 neck. Almost need a wrench to tighten them to tune. I measured the bridge to nut and it comes up as 25". The gauges are from 10 to 52. If the n ...
Topic: Session 500 as Bass
Chris Langman Replies: 8 Views: 2386	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Feb 2008 6:33 am Subject: Session 500 as Bass
Chris Langman Replies: 8 Views: 2386	Help.. I have a session 500 which I don't take on gigs (Guess why? too heavy) I find the Fender valve amps work for me, as I have to double up on guitar! Question is... my Bass player has blown up hi ...
Topic: Lubrication
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jul 2006 5:27 am Subject: Lubrication
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1033	Thanks Bobbe.....got a SD Ultra keyless in stock? Might come over for a look and a buy. Not fussy about the colour.
Topic: Lubrication
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jul 2006 4:50 am Subject: Lubrication
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1033	To all GFI folks.... I have done a lot of miles with my Ultra, and I know that Factory recommends that no lube is needed (on the legs..etc) but they seem to be crying out for a bit of a squirt. Dont ...
Topic: 4 Piece Band
Chris Langman Replies: 13 Views: 2451	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Apr 2006 1:34 am Subject: 4 Piece Band
Chris Langman Replies: 13 Views: 2451	Only been playing a couple of years, but I'm always trying to introduce steel into our set....normally I play 6 String....We are a 4 piece....drums, bass, and 2 guitars/vocals....it always seems a lit ...
Topic: I want to get in touch with players in australia
Chris Langman Replies: 4 Views: 834	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Feb 2006 7:00 pm Subject: I want to get in touch with players in australia
Chris Langman Replies: 4 Views: 834	Feel free to catch up if you are in Melbourne
Topic: International Shippng Costs
Chris Langman Replies: 25 Views: 4746	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Feb 2006 11:54 pm Subject: International Shippng Costs
Chris Langman Replies: 25 Views: 4746	PSGs and harps are free. 6 strings, Kiwis and underarm bowlers 5%.....cheap. But it's better to go to the States and pick something up yourself don't you think? At least that way you get to hear some ...
Topic: International Shippng Costs
Chris Langman Replies: 25 Views: 4746	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Feb 2006 7:47 pm Subject: International Shippng Costs
Chris Langman Replies: 25 Views: 4746	All sounds frighteningly familiar....just a tip for anyone who might be importing to OZ....don't get caught like I almost was.....there is no import duty on a steel (because it has pedals, it is not d ...
Topic: And then came RITA !!!
Chris Langman Replies: 13 Views: 1714	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Sep 2005 10:32 pm Subject: And then came RITA !!!
Chris Langman Replies: 13 Views: 1714	We're thinking of you all from Down Under, your great place in the world.....
Topic: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 694	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Mar 2005 1:48 am Subject: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 694	Just looked at the spelling! Sorrry!!
Topic: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Mar 2005 1:48 am Subject: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Just looked at the spelling! Sorrry!!
Topic: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 694	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Mar 2005 1:46 am Subject: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 694	Any good PSG giga around LA between March 24 ans April !...just visiting from Down Under ------------------
Topic: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Mar 2005 1:46 am Subject: LA Easter gigs
Chris Langman Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Any good PSG giga around LA between March 24 ans April !...just visiting from Down Under ------------------
Topic: Steel guitar brands - updated list
Chris Langman Replies: 30 Views: 7539	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jul 2004 1:18 am Subject: Steel guitar brands - updated list
Chris Langman Replies: 30 Views: 7539	A friend of mine has a double neck 8 string Maton, made in Australia
Topic: GFI Tuning
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 1122	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jun 2004 4:38 am Subject: GFI Tuning
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 1122	Can anyone guide me as to which tool I should be using to tune the Nylon bits on the GFI Ultra?
Topic: LA Steel shops
Chris Langman Replies: 8 Views: 1611	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 May 2004 3:18 am Subject: LA Steel shops
Chris Langman Replies: 8 Views: 1611	Thanks everyone for your replys....I am going to get to those gigs.......look out for me! Chris
Topic: LA Steel shops
Chris Langman Replies: 8 Views: 1611	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 May 2004 11:09 pm Subject: LA Steel shops
Chris Langman Replies: 8 Views: 1611	I am coming ot the US next week on a short visit....can anyone recommend a reputable store in LA which specialises in PSG equipment? I am particularly interested in a Pac a seat..... ---------------- ...
Topic: WTB Pedal Steel Guitar in Australia
Chris Langman Replies: 16 Views: 9252	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 19 May 2004 8:02 pm Subject: WTB Pedal Steel Guitar in Australia
Chris Langman Replies: 16 Views: 9252	I've bought 3 Steels in from the States, with no trouble at all, much cheaper too. By the way there is no import duty payable on a steel. On a guitar there is, but because PSG has pedals it is classif ...
Topic: Shobud pedals
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 849	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Apr 2004 6:47 am Subject: Shobud pedals
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 849	I am having a bit of trouble rolling my ankles over on my old Pro 1 with the wide pedals, due to an old injury. I feel that narrower pedals would help me out of this predicament. Are replacement narro ...
Topic: You ain't going nowhere
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 980	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 6 Mar 2004 3:21 am Subject: You ain't going nowhere
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 980	Bet this has been covered a million times, but can anyone give me the tab to this intro by LDG ..the Byrds version?
Topic: Left handed LDG
Chris Langman Replies: 11 Views: 2006	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Feb 2004 3:57 am Subject: Left handed LDG
Chris Langman Replies: 11 Views: 2006	I've been playing for a year and initially took Winnie Winston's advice to try and learn right handed, after 30 years southpaw on regular 6 string....don't know if I did the right thing, the picking l ...
Topic: Roland v Peavey
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 772	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Jan 2004 10:14 pm Subject: Roland v Peavey
Chris Langman Replies: 2 Views: 772	I've been playing my Sho-bud through my Peavey Session 500 (Mk IV) and a friend suggested I try an old Roland 120 Jazz Chorus with it. I always hated that amp when playing 6 string but I think it soun ...
Topic: Identification?
Chris Langman Replies: 6 Views: 1374	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jan 2004 2:24 am Subject: Identification?
Chris Langman Replies: 6 Views: 1374	Thanks Ricky, I didn't expect such a prompt reply considering the time difference. Any idea of its year of manufacture? I see you are from Austin, one of my favourite places in the world. I hope to v ...
Topic: Identification?
Chris Langman Replies: 6 Views: 1374	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Jan 2004 11:57 pm Subject: Identification?
Chris Langman Replies: 6 Views: 1374	Can any body help me identify this Sho Bud? I'm new and i've plunged right into it... Click on link below for picture. [url=http://www.thegloryboys.com/sho%20bud.htm]http://www.thegloryboys.com/sho% ...