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  Topic: I still miss Don Ritch
Ed Phipps

Replies: 15
Views: 6625

PostForum Section: Gone Home   Posted: 17 Jul 2012 12:59 am   Subject: I still miss Don Ritch
Today is the anniversary of Don Rich leaving us 38 years ago.
He was just a few days short of his 33rd birthday.

For some of you younger guys he was the Bandleader of the Buckaroos, the backing ba ...
  Topic: kitty... who`s on steel?
Ed Phipps

Replies: 9
Views: 2227

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 17 Jul 2012 12:50 am   Subject: kitty... who`s on steel?
Probably Shot Jackson. He backed many of her sessions.
  Topic: I will no longer answer emails on repair issues
Ed Phipps

Replies: 59
Views: 25307

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 23 Jul 2011 4:27 am   Subject: Thank you Ken
Ken, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

For several years, I have read your posts and enjoyed your photos and regularly anticipate learning about your recent projects.
...
  Topic: Where is the ground on European receptical plugs?
Ed Phipps

Replies: 6
Views: 2782

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 23 Feb 2011 11:56 pm   Subject: Where is the ground on European receptical plugs?
Here is my take on European power systems from several years ago. I am "slightly" familiar with UK, and some of "old Europe", Germany as a example. The UK had different standards ...
  Topic: Hall of Fame
Ed Phipps

Replies: 30
Views: 9480

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 23 Feb 2011 9:48 pm   Subject: Hall of Fame
Here is my two cents; The candidates for HOF should not only be "admired" for their ability and accomplishments, they should also be RESPECTED as a person of honor.

To me, two such men co ...
  Topic: Roland 2480 to Pro Tools?????
Ed Phipps

Replies: 7
Views: 4790

PostForum Section: Recording   Posted: 21 Feb 2011 2:19 pm   Subject: Roland 2480 to Pro Tools?????
Hi Scotty, you might want to take a look at this 24 channel digital recording unit. It uses (2) IDE type hard drives which can be hot swapped. It's a little pricey at 1650.00 but would make a dynami ...
  Topic: Question about speakers/ohms
Ed Phipps

Replies: 5
Views: 2244

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 22 Dec 2010 6:23 am   Subject: Question about speakers/ohms
To Dave Mudgett,

Great article Dave. I have never thought of the back EMF as flyback voltage but that's exactly what it is.
I always remember Thevenins Theorem about total power transfer only b ...
  Topic: Output Transformer Question.
Ed Phipps

Replies: 1
Views: 940

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 22 Dec 2010 6:03 am   Subject: Output Transformer Question.
Hi Frank,
The answer is yes "probably". If the original use was a similar size tubes, that is similar plate current to your new use you should be OK. Use the center tap of the primary to ...
  Topic: FENDER 1956 STRATOCASTER,Custom Shop. USA,$1695.00
Ed Phipps

Replies: 26
Views: 21071

PostForum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments   Posted: 10 Dec 2010 11:57 pm   Subject: Strat and maybe Martin D28
Hi Bob,
P M sent about various "stuff"
Thanks,
Ed
  Topic: Should I go 1x15 or keep it 2x12?
Ed Phipps

Replies: 27
Views: 11093

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 10 Dec 2010 7:51 pm   Subject: Should I go 1x15 or keep it 2x12?
I don't have any real experience here but just doing a quick calculation, the 2 x 12 have "approximately" 13% more square inch of cone area than 1 x 15.

With speaker efficiency being 3% ...
  Topic: Speaker suggestion needed for clean high powered tube amp
Ed Phipps

Replies: 23
Views: 14391

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 19 Nov 2009 5:38 am   Subject: Which Speaker to Use
Hi Marty,

There are recent posts in a different thread that address similar situations of which speaker to use.

Especially interesting to me was the 2 posts by Tom Bradshaw about what he has fou ...
  Topic: What is this thing?
Ed Phipps

Replies: 9
Views: 2077

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 12 Oct 2009 11:07 am   Subject: What is this thing?
Hi Ernie,

Roger and John are completely correct. The connector shown is called a PL-259 used for connections on coaxial cable.

This type connector has been around as far back as WW-2 and mayb ...
  Topic: E9th Chord Chart & Tip Sheet
Ed Phipps

Replies: 491
Views: 293469

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 23 Dec 2008 12:09 am   Subject: In Reply to Patricia Warnock Good Intentions
Patricia:

First let me thank you again for your time, effort and work to collect the information on you E9 chord chart and taking the time to email it to many members.

Reading your post, where c ...
  Topic: E9th Chord Chart & Tip Sheet
Ed Phipps

Replies: 491
Views: 293469

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 10 Dec 2008 7:31 pm   Subject: Would love a copy of your chart
Hi Patricia:
I would love a copy of your chart when you have time. It looks great!! I'm reluctant to post my private email address on the Forum because of Spam.
Have a great trip to Dallas and en ...
  Topic: Announcement For ............................ Billy Robinson
Ed Phipps

Replies: 4
Views: 2096

PostForum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements   Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:43 pm   Subject: Great Web Site for Billy
Hi Danny:

Great web site for Billy!!!

I have been a BIG fan of his since the early Carl Smith recordings. So much talent and a SUPER NICE guy.

I enjoyed your W4MOP site a few months ago an ...
  Topic: And In this Corner.... My new power cable.
Ed Phipps

Replies: 51
Views: 11737

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 7 Aug 2008 12:31 am   Subject: And In this Corner.... My new power cable.
OOooo what a laugh.

This is the most comical thread I have read ... EVER!

There are a few simple secrets to having a great tone.

1) You need a guitar with a pickup in good condition.

2) U ...
  Topic: Island Studio 3
Ed Phipps

Replies: 38
Views: 27222

PostForum Section: Recording   Posted: 19 Nov 2007 5:00 pm   Subject: Progress of Island Studio
I hope you have recovered from the Dentist
Please keep us updated with pics on your progress.
It's quite interesting for many of us.

All the best,

Ed
  Topic: Online source for amp fuses?
Ed Phipps

Replies: 1
Views: 679

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 17 Oct 2007 7:27 am   Subject: Online source for amp fuses?
Bruce, for fuses you may go here:

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchResultView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&searchType=k&searchValue=fuses& ...
  Topic: birds of a feather
Ed Phipps

Replies: 10
Views: 1769

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 7 Sep 2005 3:14 am   Subject: birds of a feather
KK7BM but not active for about 17 years. Worked in communications & electronics more than 40 years, so Amateur Radio seemed rather natural.
Several former calls, KK5FS, KB0YM, WB0KWU, 3D2LP, VK2FVS t ...
  Topic: Best in (Mesa) Show
Ed Phipps

Replies: 12
Views: 2567

PostForum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements   Posted: 16 Jan 2005 5:13 pm   Subject: Best in (Mesa) Show
Just in my opinion, the Mesa show was GREAT! Again, my opinion, there was not especially a BEST but surely many in the 10+++ category for each of our likes, desires and whims.
Here are some of my per ...
  Topic: Bad Deal & Easy $$$
Ed Phipps

Replies: 38
Views: 4999

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 22 Nov 2004 5:17 am   Subject: Bad Deal & Easy $$$
Hello Victor:
I am 68 years old and also a newbie to the PSG.
Buying a used guitar from a established dealer does not always bring the anticipated results.

In February of 2004, I purchase a used ...
  Topic: Always Patsy comes to Arizona
Ed Phipps

Replies: 17
Views: 2855

PostForum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements   Posted: 10 Nov 2004 3:55 am   Subject: Always Patsy comes to Arizona
bumpy ~ bump ~ bumped for a good cause
  Topic: Always Patsy comes to Arizona
Ed Phipps

Replies: 17
Views: 2855

PostForum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements   Posted: 6 Nov 2004 4:05 am   Subject: Always Patsy comes to Arizona
Congratulations Billy!!!! Way to go man.
It's a long way from "The skinny Kid" playing the Steel:-)
Best of luck.
Ed
  Topic: Nshv400 F/S
Ed Phipps

Replies: 3
Views: 1732

PostForum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories   Posted: 17 Jul 2004 6:15 pm   Subject: Nshv400 F/S
Hey Guys, this Amp is in mint condition. I saw it in April and it looks new.

I have known Gere 49 years and he's 100% honest and a straight shooter.

Here is a bump for nice guy and a great Amp.
  Topic: WTB Tapes/CD's of Billy Robinson
Ed Phipps

Replies: 2
Views: 1743

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 15 Jul 2004 9:29 am   Subject: WTB Tapes/CD's of Billy Robinson
Hi Robert,
Thanks for your information. I talked with Don at Scottie's and have them on order http://steelguitarforum.com/biggrin.gif

b0b, you may close this.

Ed Phipps
 
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