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I am a steel player and now have a below knee amputation on my left leg and foot. Does anyone else have this situation? Are there ways to work the pedals for either neck? I have a prosthetic leg ...

I purchased a used Emmons D-10 in 1982...the previous owner told me it was a 1966 version, was somewhat ignorant at the time and trusted his story. I had somebody, knowledegable, take a look at the g ...

I have gotten at least a dozen inquiries on this guitar. I will get Billy Cooper to appraise it for me and will post pics on the forum when i am ready to sell it. Incidentally it is a D-10 8pedals, ...

I have gotten at least a dozen inquiries on this guitar. I will get Billy Cooper to appraise it for me and will post pics on the forum when i am ready to sell it. Incidentally it is a D-10 8pedals, ...

does anyone have an idea of the value of this guitar....it has a brace in one of the corners of the cabinet and the pedals are scored(better grip, i suppose). I may be interested in parting with it.

does anyone have an idea of the value of this guitar....it has a brace in one of the corners of the cabinet and the pedals are scored(better grip, i suppose). I may be interested in parting with it.

Buddy has always been one of my favorite steel players due to his amazing skills, and his moving the steel into the world of rock. I had the great pleasure of meeting him recently while touring with ...

Fortunately I live about 40 miles from Billy's shop and have been dealing with him and Wanda for nearly 20 yrs. They are always helpful, friendly and competent. There business is well organized, eff ...

I too am a Dead fan, in fact the Workingmans Dead album and American Beauty are some of my favorites and they certainly influenced my desire to learn the steel. Yes, despite the inane debates about J ...

It just so happens that I had a massage today due to back pains from too much steelin. Several weeks ago i had a free weekend sans family responsibilities and spent about 12 hours at the steel...the ...

What a wonderful posting!! I do not have the technical background that many of you apparently have but I have a fairly good set of ears...I played on a '66Black Face for many years with my strat and ' ...

I started on a Shobud Maverick....then an emmons p/p '66 and purchased a D-10 Derby in 2000. I second everybodys favorable comments regarding the Derby and i havent looked back once at the ol'emmons.. ...

It would appear that the problem is resolved. I will know better next week when we have a gig and i play louder than in our practice room...the issue pertains only to distortion/overdrive. I am playi ...

Bobby,
Thanks very much!!

Before i waxed the pickups, i still wasnt sure that my pickups were "microphonic". I lowered the pickups and no longer have that annoying feedback!!

I am learning the C6 neck to be able to play some jazz and would like to know if somebody could tell me how to get this chord on this neck...the guitar player i am playing with has an extensive backgr ...

Terry,
Thanks for your earlier posting...i look forward to the refund. Not trying to preach at you, just a supportive nudge.
cv

I am a very patient man and nonjudmental for the most part. I am not challenging the veracity of Terry's story but still hold him accountable..even if it takes years to supply the goods or refund. F ...

I wasn't implying that any malintent nor skullduggery was going on but you gotta admit that an explanation would be in order. Where did our money go? I'm not "resenting" just annoyed, especially when ...

Thanks Joey.

In reviewing comments on this forum regarding distortion....my distortion feedsback like crazy....it was suggested that my pickups were microphonic and that waxing them would resolve this problem...co ...

Like many of you, I fully enjoyed the first issue of this magazine and took a leap of faith and paid for a years subscription in advance....I know this forum is not supposed to disrespect people but a ...

Funny how this has resurfaced...thanks again for the sharing and time spent in responding.
chug...chug...chug
cv

As with most things, compromises are part of life....I have still not been satisfied with my distortion situation...used the boss stomps and currently a Deucetone Rat....it feeds back like crazy.. als ...

Terry,
Got the mag last week, have read it several times....I really like the emphasis on being creative with the steel and getting out of the box!!! I frankly find the cliche ridden nashville stuff ...

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Topic: Amputee
Craig Villalon Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Apr 2016 7:41 am Subject: Amputee
Craig Villalon Replies: 6 Views: 3449	I am a steel player and now have a below knee amputation on my left leg and foot. Does anyone else have this situation? Are there ways to work the pedals for either neck? I have a prosthetic leg ...
Topic: Date this p/p Emmons
Craig Villalon Replies: 4 Views: 2371	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Sep 2009 2:00 pm Subject: Date this p/p Emmons
Craig Villalon Replies: 4 Views: 2371	I purchased a used Emmons D-10 in 1982...the previous owner told me it was a 1966 version, was somewhat ignorant at the time and trusted his story. I had somebody, knowledegable, take a look at the g ...
Topic: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 6 Views: 1284	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Mar 2006 6:08 pm Subject: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 6 Views: 1284	I have gotten at least a dozen inquiries on this guitar. I will get Billy Cooper to appraise it for me and will post pics on the forum when i am ready to sell it. Incidentally it is a D-10 8pedals, ...
Topic: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 12 Views: 1625	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Mar 2006 6:08 pm Subject: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 12 Views: 1625	I have gotten at least a dozen inquiries on this guitar. I will get Billy Cooper to appraise it for me and will post pics on the forum when i am ready to sell it. Incidentally it is a D-10 8pedals, ...
Topic: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 6 Views: 1284	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Mar 2006 8:29 am Subject: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 6 Views: 1284	does anyone have an idea of the value of this guitar....it has a brace in one of the corners of the cabinet and the pedals are scored(better grip, i suppose). I may be interested in parting with it.
Topic: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 12 Views: 1625	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Mar 2006 8:29 am Subject: '66Emmons p/p value
Craig Villalon Replies: 12 Views: 1625	does anyone have an idea of the value of this guitar....it has a brace in one of the corners of the cabinet and the pedals are scored(better grip, i suppose). I may be interested in parting with it.
Topic: Buddy Cage
Craig Villalon Replies: 4 Views: 975	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Mar 2006 4:35 pm Subject: Buddy Cage
Craig Villalon Replies: 4 Views: 975	Buddy has always been one of my favorite steel players due to his amazing skills, and his moving the steel into the world of rock. I had the great pleasure of meeting him recently while touring with ...
Topic: Billy Cooper's Music Store.....
Craig Villalon Replies: 11 Views: 2504	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Mar 2006 4:17 pm Subject: Billy Cooper's Music Store.....
Craig Villalon Replies: 11 Views: 2504	Fortunately I live about 40 miles from Billy's shop and have been dealing with him and Wanda for nearly 20 yrs. They are always helpful, friendly and competent. There business is well organized, eff ...
Topic: I may be the olny one who ever asked for this!
Craig Villalon Replies: 9 Views: 1872	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 22 Jul 2005 8:21 am Subject: I may be the olny one who ever asked for this!
Craig Villalon Replies: 9 Views: 1872	I too am a Dead fan, in fact the Workingmans Dead album and American Beauty are some of my favorites and they certainly influenced my desire to learn the steel. Yes, despite the inane debates about J ...
Topic: Back pains and leg cramps from practicing.
Craig Villalon Replies: 22 Views: 3207	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Apr 2005 1:36 pm Subject: Back pains and leg cramps from practicing.
Craig Villalon Replies: 22 Views: 3207	It just so happens that I had a massage today due to back pains from too much steelin. Several weeks ago i had a free weekend sans family responsibilities and spent about 12 hours at the steel...the ...
Topic: Solid-state amps have superseded tube amps?
Craig Villalon Replies: 76 Views: 10370	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Apr 2005 2:22 pm Subject: Solid-state amps have superseded tube amps?
Craig Villalon Replies: 76 Views: 10370	What a wonderful posting!! I do not have the technical background that many of you apparently have but I have a fairly good set of ears...I played on a '66Black Face for many years with my strat and ' ...
Topic: Well, i need to chat with some Derby Players
Craig Villalon Replies: 29 Views: 7598	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Mar 2005 4:00 pm Subject: Well, i need to chat with some Derby Players
Craig Villalon Replies: 29 Views: 7598	I started on a Shobud Maverick....then an emmons p/p '66 and purchased a D-10 Derby in 2000. I second everybodys favorable comments regarding the Derby and i havent looked back once at the ol'emmons.. ...
Topic: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Mar 2005 8:54 am Subject: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	It would appear that the problem is resolved. I will know better next week when we have a gig and i play louder than in our practice room...the issue pertains only to distortion/overdrive. I am playi ...
Topic: Minor 7th chords
Craig Villalon Replies: 8 Views: 1247	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Mar 2005 8:41 am Subject: Minor 7th chords
Craig Villalon Replies: 8 Views: 1247	Bobby, Thanks very much!!
Topic: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Mar 2005 9:27 am Subject: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	Before i waxed the pickups, i still wasnt sure that my pickups were "microphonic". I lowered the pickups and no longer have that annoying feedback!!
Topic: Minor 7th chords
Craig Villalon Replies: 8 Views: 1247	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Mar 2005 9:23 am Subject: Minor 7th chords
Craig Villalon Replies: 8 Views: 1247	I am learning the C6 neck to be able to play some jazz and would like to know if somebody could tell me how to get this chord on this neck...the guitar player i am playing with has an extensive backgr ...
Topic: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Feb 2005 10:36 am Subject: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	Terry, Thanks for your earlier posting...i look forward to the refund. Not trying to preach at you, just a supportive nudge. cv
Topic: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Feb 2005 6:07 am Subject: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	I am a very patient man and nonjudmental for the most part. I am not challenging the veracity of Terry's story but still hold him accountable..even if it takes years to supply the goods or refund. F ...
Topic: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Feb 2005 3:06 pm Subject: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	I wasn't implying that any malintent nor skullduggery was going on but you gotta admit that an explanation would be in order. Where did our money go? I'm not "resenting" just annoyed, especially when ...
Topic: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Feb 2005 6:51 pm Subject: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	Thanks Joey.
Topic: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Feb 2005 2:42 pm Subject: pickup waxing
Craig Villalon Replies: 7 Views: 1067	In reviewing comments on this forum regarding distortion....my distortion feedsback like crazy....it was suggested that my pickups were microphonic and that waxing them would resolve this problem...co ...
Topic: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Feb 2005 2:34 pm Subject: Pedal Steel U.S. Magazine
Craig Villalon Replies: 49 Views: 9456	Like many of you, I fully enjoyed the first issue of this magazine and took a leap of faith and paid for a years subscription in advance....I know this forum is not supposed to disrespect people but a ...
Topic: Train Sounds-E9
Craig Villalon Replies: 22 Views: 3026	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Feb 2005 6:00 pm Subject: Train Sounds-E9
Craig Villalon Replies: 22 Views: 3026	Funny how this has resurfaced...thanks again for the sharing and time spent in responding. chug...chug...chug cv
Topic: Distortion
Craig Villalon Replies: 26 Views: 2211	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Feb 2005 2:04 pm Subject: Distortion
Craig Villalon Replies: 26 Views: 2211	As with most things, compromises are part of life....I have still not been satisfied with my distortion situation...used the boss stomps and currently a Deucetone Rat....it feeds back like crazy.. als ...
Topic: PedalSteel.us Magazine UPDATE
Craig Villalon Replies: 115 Views: 17038	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 10 Apr 2003 2:37 pm Subject: PedalSteel.us Magazine UPDATE
Craig Villalon Replies: 115 Views: 17038	Terry, Got the mag last week, have read it several times....I really like the emphasis on being creative with the steel and getting out of the box!!! I frankly find the cliche ridden nashville stuff ...