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I have a G2 Mullen 9-5. Sarno Classic preamp. Telonics volume. DD-2 delay. I use Cryogenic strings. BS bar. 409
telonics pickup/ Sarno vari eze or Z. Milkman 85 sideman.
(and other steels, amplifie ...

thanks Lane, I appreciate your reply.
I'll do some experimenting.

Darrell

What are the different ways to hook up a preamp?
Does it depend on the amplifier, you are using?
Thanks

Darrell

Mullen G2-DD-5-Telonics volume-SMS classic
Milkman 85 sideman
(all GS-6 cables)

I play steel guitar, in a large church.
I'm wondering if any players use a wireless
system for their steel guitar. I'd like to use
my amp and also use wireless, into the sound system.

Music store in Troy, Missouri.
Store owner is a steel player, named Duane Dunard.

I've been using the GHS Americana strings on three steel
guitars---since I tried the Live strings. So far, I have
liked them.

But---I put a new set on my Mullen G2, last night.
(I use a Zirc ba ...

I'm glad for this repost.

Interesting read.

Thanks

Darrell Grigsby

I do

Have been playing guitar for 55 years.

Diff. between Travis and Atkins is:

Chet played rhythm, with his thumb, on strings
alternating--6-4 and 6-5.

Merle mostly used his thumb and ? ...

I've been playing in church for most of my life.

Every Sunday morning--Freewill Baptist Church

Once a month, at an Assembly of God--for a service
called "Singspiration"

Keep up th ...

I have had this problem.
Found it to be coming from Geo L cable---straight plug.
Apparently the screw was into the center cable.
I cut and put plug back on.
Problem went away.

Darrell

Dean--
Tonight, I took in the Presleys show.
I shook hands with you, at half time.

As I said to you--- you did a super
job. Keep up the good work.

I look forward to seeing and hearing
you, a ...

I would say you need both.

I had the speaker first.
Then, I realized how much I needed the pickup.

I have a 85 combo Milkman amp. and G2 Mullen steel.

I had, already, got used to the grea ...

I've had this Sarno Classic preamp for a couple of
years. I've had problems getting, what I consider
a better sound.
I got it out of the closet, a couple of days ago and hooked it up.
Not think ...

I have one of those Gibson Skylark amplifiers.
My parents bought it for me---I believe Christmas
of 1960.
It has the original Gibson tubes.
It has been recapped.
Power cord replaced with 3 pro ...

Hey, This is a great idea.

Darrell

very interesting---------

Does anyone have fender tilt backs on a
Peavey 1000? If so, what length did you get?

Thanks
Darrell

Nic,

Thanks, for the tab sheets.

Great idea!

Darrell

ShowPro-SD-10

Distance is split, as top is stepped. 2-13/16 and

3-1/16

Darrell Grigsby

Hello Caleb

Welcome aboard.
I've tried a lot of amps. But, I keep coming
back to the Peavey 1000. I, also, have a
SteelKing.
I know this is about effects. I like the Boss
DD2. I have no opin ...

Chuck,

I bought the Alumitone pickup from Tommy Dodd.
He told me that the mounting plate was made
special. It came as a unit, from him.
It fit in the opening ok. The problem that I had
was ge ...

When attending the St. Louis Convention--I heard
Tommy Dodd and noticed a distint difference in his
sound. I asked him, what was the difference. He said
it was several things, in his equipment. I a ...

I really enjoyed Russ Hicks, last year.

Darrell

I've had mine for about a year.
It is more accurate than my Emmons staying in tune?
Only problem is: I'd like to leave it plugged in,
but, there is much noise doing this.

The convenience of lea ...

This is a GREAT looking guitar.

I am looking forward to picking up my new G2.

Keep the music flowing.

Darrell

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Topic: electronics
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 2301	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jan 2018 6:11 pm Subject: electronics
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 2301	I have a G2 Mullen 9-5. Sarno Classic preamp. Telonics volume. DD-2 delay. I use Cryogenic strings. BS bar. 409 telonics pickup/ Sarno vari eze or Z. Milkman 85 sideman. (and other steels, amplifie ...
Topic: electronics
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 2301	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jan 2018 12:29 pm Subject: electronics
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 2301	thanks Lane, I appreciate your reply. I'll do some experimenting. Darrell
Topic: electronics
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 2301	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Jan 2018 5:31 pm Subject: electronics
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 2301	What are the different ways to hook up a preamp? Does it depend on the amplifier, you are using? Thanks Darrell
Topic: What amp and effects do you use for steel?
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 46 Views: 18501	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Jan 2017 12:45 pm Subject: What effects and amp do you use for steel guitar
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 46 Views: 18501	Mullen G2-DD-5-Telonics volume-SMS classic Milkman 85 sideman (all GS-6 cables)
Topic: wireless instrument system
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 4 Views: 1683	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Jan 2017 12:29 pm Subject: wireless instrument system
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 4 Views: 1683	I play steel guitar, in a large church. I'm wondering if any players use a wireless system for their steel guitar. I'd like to use my amp and also use wireless, into the sound system.
Topic: PSG store St. Louis, MO
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 20 Views: 10424	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2016 7:05 am Subject: music store in St. Louis
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 20 Views: 10424	Music store in Troy, Missouri. Store owner is a steel player, named Duane Dunard.
Topic: Cryogenic Strings
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 6456	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Jun 2016 6:19 am Subject: cryogenic strings
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 6456	I've been using the GHS Americana strings on three steel guitars---since I tried the Live strings. So far, I have liked them. But---I put a new set on my Mullen G2, last night. (I use a Zirc ba ...
Topic: Sarno Rack Rig
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 8993	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 27 May 2016 12:56 pm Subject: Sarno Rack Rig
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 8993	I'm glad for this repost. Interesting read. Thanks Darrell Grigsby
Topic: How many of you play "Chet" style on the 6 string ?
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 39 Views: 13678	Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 May 2016 2:33 pm Subject: chet style on 6 string
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 39 Views: 13678	I do Have been playing guitar for 55 years. Diff. between Travis and Atkins is: Chet played rhythm, with his thumb, on strings alternating--6-4 and 6-5. Merle mostly used his thumb and ? ...
Topic: Playing In Church
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 29 Views: 8855	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Sep 2015 8:08 am Subject: steel-ing, in church
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 29 Views: 8855	I've been playing in church for most of my life. Every Sunday morning--Freewill Baptist Church Once a month, at an Assembly of God--for a service called "Singspiration" Keep up th ...
Topic: tremolo style vibrations coming from my steel?
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 12 Views: 4404	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 May 2015 3:35 pm Subject: string trem. effect
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 12 Views: 4404	I have had this problem. Found it to be coming from Geo L cable---straight plug. Apparently the screw was into the center cable. I cut and put plug back on. Problem went away. Darrell
Topic: Presley's Country Jubilee
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 23 Views: 20463	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Mar 2015 7:30 pm Subject: presleys new steel player
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 23 Views: 20463	Dean-- Tonight, I took in the Presleys show. I shook hands with you, at half time. As I said to you--- you did a super job. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing and hearing you, a ...
Topic: What First: Telonics P/U or Speaker
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 24 Views: 9274	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Feb 2014 7:05 pm Subject: Pickup or speaker
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 24 Views: 9274	I would say you need both. I had the speaker first. Then, I realized how much I needed the pickup. I have a 85 combo Milkman amp. and G2 Mullen steel. I had, already, got used to the grea ...
Topic: Hooking up a Sarno Classic thru the front of a Peavey 112
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 1681	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Sep 2013 12:05 pm Subject: Hooking up a Sarno Classic thru the front of a Peavey 112
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 5 Views: 1681	I've had this Sarno Classic preamp for a couple of years. I've had problems getting, what I consider a better sound. I got it out of the closet, a couple of days ago and hooked it up. Not think ...
Topic: Dating Vintage Gibson Amplifiers
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 13 Views: 19273	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Jul 2013 2:04 pm Subject: Dating Vintage Gibson Amplifiers
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 13 Views: 19273	I have one of those Gibson Skylark amplifiers. My parents bought it for me---I believe Christmas of 1960. It has the original Gibson tubes. It has been recapped. Power cord replaced with 3 pro ...
Topic: NEW! iSteel Design
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 11764	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 2 Jul 2013 5:00 am Subject: NEW! iSteel Design
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 11764	Hey, This is a great idea. Darrell
Topic: Fender Steel King with Tilt back Legs
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 9697	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Feb 2013 1:04 pm Subject: fender tilt backs
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 15 Views: 9697	very interesting--------- Does anyone have fender tilt backs on a Peavey 1000? If so, what length did you get? Thanks Darrell
Topic: Nic's FREE Blank Tab Sheets
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 69 Views: 248436	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 11 Dec 2012 7:03 am Subject: Nic's FREE Blank Tab Sheets
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 69 Views: 248436	Nic, Thanks, for the tab sheets. Great idea! Darrell
Topic: Need a Measurement From Your Steels
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 29 Views: 12726	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jun 2012 4:34 am Subject: Need a Measurement From Your Steels
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 29 Views: 12726	ShowPro-SD-10 Distance is split, as top is stepped. 2-13/16 and 3-1/16 Darrell Grigsby
Topic: Effects Questions
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 9 Views: 2951	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 1 Mar 2012 7:38 am Subject: Effects
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 9 Views: 2951	Hello Caleb Welcome aboard. I've tried a lot of amps. But, I keep coming back to the Peavey 1000. I, also, have a SteelKing. I know this is about effects. I like the Boss DD2. I have no opin ...
Topic: string seperation
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 16 Views: 5063	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Oct 2011 1:44 pm Subject: string separation
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 16 Views: 5063	Chuck, I bought the Alumitone pickup from Tommy Dodd. He told me that the mounting plate was made special. It came as a unit, from him. It fit in the opening ok. The problem that I had was ge ...
Topic: string seperation
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 16 Views: 5063	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Oct 2011 7:34 am Subject: string separation and sound
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 16 Views: 5063	When attending the St. Louis Convention--I heard Tommy Dodd and noticed a distint difference in his sound. I asked him, what was the difference. He said it was several things, in his equipment. I a ...
Topic: Gospel Steel at the Convention
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 16 Views: 7398	Forum Section: International Steel Guitar Convention Posted: 31 Aug 2011 8:29 am Subject: gospel steel show
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 16 Views: 7398	I really enjoyed Russ Hicks, last year. Darrell
Topic: several Strobo-flips being sold??
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 24 Views: 5538	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Aug 2008 3:02 pm Subject: Stroboflip
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 24 Views: 5538	I've had mine for about a year. It is more accurate than my Emmons staying in tune? Only problem is: I'd like to leave it plugged in, but, there is much noise doing this. The convenience of lea ...
Topic: My new G2 Mullen
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 14 Views: 4958	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jul 2008 6:32 am Subject: My new G2 Mullen
Darrell Grigsby Replies: 14 Views: 4958	This is a GREAT looking guitar. I am looking forward to picking up my new G2. Keep the music flowing. Darrell