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So sorry to hear this, bought a couple of steels from him, always tried to give the house away in extras. May God bless his family through all this.

Thanks guys, I got it fixed. The return arms were out of line and was causing the binding. I realigned them and now it works like it should.

My E to D# comes back flat? I think this has been covered on here before but I can't find it, any help on this? I have to tap my EtoF lever to get it back to pitch?

Thanks guys.

Does anyone have any tips on how to help with neuropathy ( changing pedal height, Seat position or whatever ) anyone that has this knows how frustrating this is when you go for a four chord and end u ...

Gary, I don't know of any that uses a vertical on the right knee unless you play a left handed steel. I use mine to raise my F# to g. This works very well with both pedals down as it gives you a 7th m ...

Thanks guys, this is very helpful. I am in the process of changing a non pedal to pedals. I am using an old Classic MSA changer and it has been giving me fits, so thanks again.

Thanks Bobby.

Thanks Larry.

will someone with an old MSA classic measure the length of the lower return spring while it is installed. this is the non adjustable springs, Thanks.

I don't have a D string Like a lot of others I moved my 10th B to the 9th place pulling to C# and putting a G# as my 10th pulling to A. I lower my 8th to a D with my LKL( I use the old ShoBud set up). ...

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He was greatly gifted and will be greatly missed, Our prayers to family.

My prayers for the Garner family, he was a good one.

Just getting started on non ped. steel and I read a lot about A Diatonic tuning. At present I play a double 10 console tuned to A 6th and C 6th. Can some one tell me what an A diatonic set up would, i ...

Has any one ever used steel flat stock instead of aluminum for the nut material. If so, how did it affect the sound? What plus does aluminum have over steel other than the weight? Anyone?

So sorry to hear this, may the Lord Jesus strengthen you and family, God Bless.

Does anyone know if lower return springs can be made stronger? I have read some where that it is possible
to heat them in a fairly hot oven for a period of time(?) I have spent a small fortune on lo ...

Thanks Andy..

I am new to the world of non pedal steel having played pedals for years and find out it is a brand new world. I have trouble finding my 4 & 5 chord without going down to Hughy land .On my 10 strin ...

You are in our prayers, God Bless.

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So sorry for your loss, my wife and I have gone through this twice, the pain will slowly give way to a precious memory, just remember God never made any thing to be destroyed, you will be together aga ...

Sonny, do you plan on marketing these in the future?

thanks Donny,I appreciate your help. I think my problem is fixed, extended lower finger and new springs seem to have done it.

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Topic: Billy Carr passed at 1:00 this morning (7/21/21) from COVID
Eddie Freeman Replies: 21 Views: 12414	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 22 Jul 2021 6:39 am Subject: Billy
Eddie Freeman Replies: 21 Views: 12414	So sorry to hear this, bought a couple of steels from him, always tried to give the house away in extras. May God bless his family through all this.
Topic: flat return
Eddie Freeman Replies: 0 Views: 654	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Apr 2021 1:07 pm Subject: flat return
Eddie Freeman Replies: 0 Views: 654	Thanks guys, I got it fixed. The return arms were out of line and was causing the binding. I realigned them and now it works like it should.
Topic: String return is flat
Eddie Freeman Replies: 4 Views: 1506	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Apr 2021 11:08 am Subject: String return is flat
Eddie Freeman Replies: 4 Views: 1506	My E to D# comes back flat? I think this has been covered on here before but I can't find it, any help on this? I have to tap my EtoF lever to get it back to pitch?
Topic: Neutropathy
Eddie Freeman Replies: 5 Views: 2692	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Mar 2021 6:00 am Subject: Neutropathy
Eddie Freeman Replies: 5 Views: 2692	Thanks guys.
Topic: Neutropathy
Eddie Freeman Replies: 5 Views: 2692	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Mar 2021 4:09 pm Subject: Neutropathy
Eddie Freeman Replies: 5 Views: 2692	Does anyone have any tips on how to help with neuropathy ( changing pedal height, Seat position or whatever ) anyone that has this knows how frustrating this is when you go for a four chord and end u ...
Topic: Push up knee
Eddie Freeman Replies: 4 Views: 1803	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jan 2021 7:18 am Subject: Vkl
Eddie Freeman Replies: 4 Views: 1803	Gary, I don't know of any that uses a vertical on the right knee unless you play a left handed steel. I use mine to raise my F# to g. This works very well with both pedals down as it gives you a 7th m ...
Topic: Spring length
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jan 2021 3:56 am Subject: Springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Thanks guys, this is very helpful. I am in the process of changing a non pedal to pedals. I am using an old Classic MSA changer and it has been giving me fits, so thanks again.
Topic: Spring length
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jan 2021 4:57 am Subject: Springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Thanks Bobby.
Topic: Spring length
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jan 2021 6:55 pm Subject: Springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Thanks Larry.
Topic: Spring length
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jan 2021 12:01 pm Subject: Spring length
Eddie Freeman Replies: 6 Views: 1632	will someone with an old MSA classic measure the length of the lower return spring while it is installed. this is the non adjustable springs, Thanks.
Topic: E9th string 9
Eddie Freeman Replies: 35 Views: 9222	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jul 2020 2:29 pm Subject: D string
Eddie Freeman Replies: 35 Views: 9222	I don't have a D string Like a lot of others I moved my 10th B to the 9th place pulling to C# and putting a G# as my 10th pulling to A. I lower my 8th to a D with my LKL( I use the old ShoBud set up). ...
Topic: I lost my little man yesterday
Eddie Freeman Replies: 24 Views: 16205	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 15 Apr 2020 6:02 pm Subject: chris42475@gmail.com
Eddie Freeman Replies: 24 Views: 16205	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/4180_5x7RainbowBridgePoem3_3.jpg
Topic: Jerry Wallace
Eddie Freeman Replies: 38 Views: 16991	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 11 Feb 2020 7:36 am Subject: Jerry Wallace
Eddie Freeman Replies: 38 Views: 16991	He was greatly gifted and will be greatly missed, Our prayers to family.
Topic: Joe Garner, Sr
Eddie Freeman Replies: 4 Views: 2987	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Jan 2020 6:46 am Subject: prayers
Eddie Freeman Replies: 4 Views: 2987	My prayers for the Garner family, he was a good one.
Topic: A diatonic
Eddie Freeman Replies: 8 Views: 2765	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jan 2020 12:07 pm Subject: A diatonic
Eddie Freeman Replies: 8 Views: 2765	Just getting started on non ped. steel and I read a lot about A Diatonic tuning. At present I play a double 10 console tuned to A 6th and C 6th. Can some one tell me what an A diatonic set up would, i ...
Topic: Steel nuts
Eddie Freeman Replies: 3 Views: 1241	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Dec 2019 10:16 am Subject: Steel nuts
Eddie Freeman Replies: 3 Views: 1241	Has any one ever used steel flat stock instead of aluminum for the nut material. If so, how did it affect the sound? What plus does aluminum have over steel other than the weight? Anyone?
Topic: Scotty's daughter Brenda Scott Headrick
Eddie Freeman Replies: 21 Views: 9702	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 3 Dec 2019 6:33 am Subject: Scotty's daughter Brenda Scott Headrick
Eddie Freeman Replies: 21 Views: 9702	So sorry to hear this, may the Lord Jesus strengthen you and family, God Bless.
Topic: Springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 8 Views: 2070	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Sep 2019 1:30 pm Subject: Springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 8 Views: 2070	Does anyone know if lower return springs can be made stronger? I have read some where that it is possible to heat them in a fairly hot oven for a period of time(?) I have spent a small fortune on lo ...
Topic: tunings
Eddie Freeman Replies: 3 Views: 1366	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Aug 2019 6:15 am Subject: tuning
Eddie Freeman Replies: 3 Views: 1366	Thanks Andy..
Topic: tunings
Eddie Freeman Replies: 3 Views: 1366	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Aug 2019 4:20 pm Subject: tunings
Eddie Freeman Replies: 3 Views: 1366	I am new to the world of non pedal steel having played pedals for years and find out it is a brand new world. I have trouble finding my 4 & 5 chord without going down to Hughy land .On my 10 strin ...
Topic: My sister
Eddie Freeman Replies: 24 Views: 8683	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 23 Aug 2019 2:48 pm Subject: My sister
Eddie Freeman Replies: 24 Views: 8683	You are in our prayers, God Bless.
Topic: MSA lower return springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 0 Views: 764	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Aug 2019 2:33 pm Subject: MSA lower return springs
Eddie Freeman Replies: 0 Views: 764	Delete
Topic: I lost my little man yesterday
Eddie Freeman Replies: 24 Views: 16205	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Jul 2019 2:48 pm Subject: I lost my little man yesterday
Eddie Freeman Replies: 24 Views: 16205	So sorry for your loss, my wife and I have gone through this twice, the pain will slowly give way to a precious memory, just remember God never made any thing to be destroyed, you will be together aga ...
Topic: A Shout Out For Sonny Jenkins
Eddie Freeman Replies: 11 Views: 3182	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2019 2:47 pm Subject: Tuner
Eddie Freeman Replies: 11 Views: 3182	Sonny, do you plan on marketing these in the future?
Topic: MSA changer
Eddie Freeman Replies: 7 Views: 2555	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jul 2019 4:07 pm Subject: changer
Eddie Freeman Replies: 7 Views: 2555	thanks Donny,I appreciate your help. I think my problem is fixed, extended lower finger and new springs seem to have done it.