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Yes Correct. I don't have a meter and I'm wondering if someone knows which wire is which. It's different with every company. I currently have Black to Tip, Red to Sleeve and the green and white solder ...

Looking for a wiring diagram on a Telonics 128. The output is lower & noisier than I was expecting so I think i did something wrong!

I sent Telonics an email but haven't heard back.

I've go ...

I play a 25 1/2" S12 Keyless Excel (5x5), and I've always tried to do everything "under the hood" myself. I'm guessing most of us start out that way. Here's my current issue...

A fe ...

I've gota big work day on Sunday, but I'll see if I can squeeze over for a bit. Thanks for letting us know Ross.

Thats gorgeous!

I saw this while searching through Facebook Marketplace. Maybe this has been posted here, but i figured someone would love this stuff.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695115632178597/
...

Here's my S12 extended E9. I was told this was built for Joe Wright (Thus the W), and has changed hands several times here on the forum. I love it.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/200 ...

I'm going to order a new steeler's choice and I'm curious how many of you have had a sidekick and found it to be just to big/heavy? I'll be using it regularly for gigs so it won't just live at home. I ...

The paul Franklin method and Travis toy tutorials are both awesome for what you’re looking for.

I’ve also gotten a lot of use out of Rich Hinnman’s Patreon.

Hey Richard I'm definitely interested. Any idea what shipping one of these to California actually looks like cost wise?

Picked up one of these at my local Costco for $50 (Not the 2 pack as shown in the link).

It's adjustable, sturdy, and is a lot cheaper than a drum throne of similar build quality. It is a bit bulk ...

Been eyeing these for quite a while but was kinda hoping one might come up 2nd hand. If anyone has an extra laying around... Very Happy

First off, I want to thank everyone for chiming in on this thread!

There was a whole lot of useful information put forth, and I took it all too heart and learned a whole lot about string tension, ...

Is your Excel keyless?
Erv

With a 25.5" scale, it would have to be.

`

Yep it’s Keyless. There’s a picture on the first page of the thread as welll.

RE: Mike Vallandigham

I've got a pretty good system for getting the string stretched and held in place with the little grub screw. The photo I posted was pretty old and I can get it much more taugh ...

Sorry for not including this in the original post but my S12 is keyless.

Eric, what year (approx) is your guitar? Can you post a photo?

I have a long scale Excel S12 and I had issues until I smoothed out some edges.

Another MUST is that you pre-stretch the string. ...

Hey Eric,
where are these strings breaking? At the changer end or the tuning key end. FWIW, I don't have a longer scale guitar, however, for a short while I was having an issue with 3rd breaking
Th ...

Thanks for the advice on switching down to D9. I’d really love to not have to do this but totally understand that it would solve the issue. I’ve played 6 string guitar for my whole life so there� ...

Thanks for the advice Steve. If no one else chimes in with a string recommendation I’ll try a NYXL .12

Had a D’Addario high carbon steel 11 holding for about 20 minutes and it snapped and cut me pretty good this time.

Feeling very frustrated that I can’t just practice… I’m probably on my 10 ...

Ok, I know this has been covered and please rest assured that I’ve read and re-read all of the pertinent threads on this subject here on the forum. Im hoping that other long scale excel players can ...

PM Sent.

You can run the cable down your back instead of the front and sometimes this can help. It comes down to minimizing the way that the cable rubs. Sometimes straight cables do a better job than coiled ca ...

Hey, responded to your email this morning.

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Topic: Wiring on a Telonics 128 Pickup
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 495	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Sep 2024 10:39 am Subject: Wiring on a Telonics 128 Pickup
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 495	Yes Correct. I don't have a meter and I'm wondering if someone knows which wire is which. It's different with every company. I currently have Black to Tip, Red to Sleeve and the green and white solder ...
Topic: Wiring on a Telonics 128 Pickup
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 495	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Sep 2024 8:23 am Subject: Wiring on a Telonics 128 Pickup
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 495	Looking for a wiring diagram on a Telonics 128. The output is lower & noisier than I was expecting so I think i did something wrong! I sent Telonics an email but haven't heard back. I've go ...
Topic: "Jerky" pedals
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 749	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 May 2023 9:19 pm Subject: "Jerky" pedals
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 749	I play a 25 1/2" S12 Keyless Excel (5x5), and I've always tried to do everything "under the hood" myself. I'm guessing most of us start out that way. Here's my current issue... A fe ...
Topic: Bobby Lee Memorial Concert, May 7 Sebastopol, CA
Eric Long Replies: 12 Views: 4667	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 2 May 2023 8:28 am Subject: Bobby Lee Memorial Concert, May 7 Sebastopol, CA
Eric Long Replies: 12 Views: 4667	I've gota big work day on Sunday, but I'll see if I can squeeze over for a bit. Thanks for letting us know Ross.
Topic: New Excel 12 String D13 Keyless Pedal Steel Guitar
Eric Long Replies: 74 Views: 15102	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jan 2023 12:45 pm Subject: New Excel 12 String D13 Keyless Pedal Steel Guitar
Eric Long Replies: 74 Views: 15102	Thats gorgeous!
Topic: Pedal Steel Repair Shop Selling Stock Parts
Eric Long Replies: 6 Views: 2206	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Dec 2022 10:53 am Subject: Pedal Steel Repair Shop Selling Stock Parts
Eric Long Replies: 6 Views: 2206	I saw this while searching through Facebook Marketplace. Maybe this has been posted here, but i figured someone would love this stuff. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695115632178597/ ...
Topic: Show me your Excel keyless S12
Eric Long Replies: 28 Views: 6273	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Aug 2022 9:59 am Subject: Excel Keyless S12
Eric Long Replies: 28 Views: 6273	Here's my S12 extended E9. I was told this was built for Joe Wright (Thus the W), and has changed hands several times here on the forum. I love it. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/200 ...
Topic: Steeler's Choice: To sidekick or not to sidekick
Eric Long Replies: 20 Views: 3947	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 May 2022 12:16 pm Subject: Steeler's Choice: To sidekick or not to sidekick
Eric Long Replies: 20 Views: 3947	I'm going to order a new steeler's choice and I'm curious how many of you have had a sidekick and found it to be just to big/heavy? I'll be using it regularly for gigs so it won't just live at home. I ...
Topic: Recommended instructional materials for number system player
Eric Long Replies: 4 Views: 1272	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Mar 2022 8:40 am Subject: Recommended instructional materials for number system player
Eric Long Replies: 4 Views: 1272	The paul Franklin method and Travis toy tutorials are both awesome for what you’re looking for. I’ve also gotten a lot of use out of Rich Hinnman’s Patreon.
Topic: Steelers Choice Steel Seat
Eric Long Replies: 4 Views: 1565	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 2 Mar 2022 11:51 am Subject: Interested!
Eric Long Replies: 4 Views: 1565	Hey Richard I'm definitely interested. Any idea what shipping one of these to California actually looks like cost wise?
Topic: Cheap Seat Alternative at Costco
Eric Long Replies: 7 Views: 2975	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Feb 2022 10:53 am Subject: Cheap Seat Alternative at Costco
Eric Long Replies: 7 Views: 2975	Picked up one of these at my local Costco for $50 (Not the 2 pack as shown in the link). It's adjustable, sturdy, and is a lot cheaper than a drum throne of similar build quality. It is a bit bulk ...
Topic: Steelers Choice
Eric Long Replies: 6 Views: 1645	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Feb 2022 1:56 pm Subject: Steelers Choice
Eric Long Replies: 6 Views: 1645	Been eyeing these for quite a while but was kinda hoping one might come up 2nd hand. If anyone has an extra laying around...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Feb 2022 9:32 pm Subject: Update:
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	First off, I want to thank everyone for chiming in on this thread! There was a whole lot of useful information put forth, and I took it all too heart and learned a whole lot about string tension, ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Feb 2022 9:01 am Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Is your Excel keyless? Erv With a 25.5" scale, it would have to be. ` Yep it’s Keyless. There’s a picture on the first page of the thread as welll.
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2022 3:18 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	RE: Mike Vallandigham I've got a pretty good system for getting the string stretched and held in place with the little grub screw. The photo I posted was pretty old and I can get it much more taugh ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2022 9:33 am Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Sorry for not including this in the original post but my S12 is keyless.
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2022 9:30 am Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Eric, what year (approx) is your guitar? Can you post a photo? I have a long scale Excel S12 and I had issues until I smoothed out some edges. Another MUST is that you pre-stretch the string. ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2022 9:24 am Subject: Re: Breakage
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Hey Eric, where are these strings breaking? At the changer end or the tuning key end. FWIW, I don't have a longer scale guitar, however, for a short while I was having an issue with 3rd breaking Th ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2022 9:45 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Thanks for the advice on switching down to D9. I’d really love to not have to do this but totally understand that it would solve the issue. I’ve played 6 string guitar for my whole life so there� ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2022 9:42 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Thanks for the advice Steve. If no one else chimes in with a string recommendation I’ll try a NYXL .12
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2022 7:35 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Had a D’Addario high carbon steel 11 holding for about 20 minutes and it snapped and cut me pretty good this time. Feeling very frustrated that I can’t just practice… I’m probably on my 10 ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2022 5:56 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage. 25.5” scale guitar (Losing my mind!)
Eric Long Replies: 46 Views: 9082	Ok, I know this has been covered and please rest assured that I’ve read and re-read all of the pertinent threads on this subject here on the forum. Im hoping that other long scale excel players can ...
Topic: Webb Steel Guitar Amp for sale $1100 obo
Eric Long Replies: 3 Views: 1889	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 11 Feb 2022 12:34 pm Subject: Webb Steel Guitar Amp for sale $1100 obo
Eric Long Replies: 3 Views: 1889	PM Sent.
Topic: Headphone Noise
Eric Long Replies: 17 Views: 8310	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 31 Jan 2022 11:36 pm Subject: Headphone Noise
Eric Long Replies: 17 Views: 8310	You can run the cable down your back instead of the front and sometimes this can help. It comes down to minimizing the way that the cable rubs. Sometimes straight cables do a better job than coiled ca ...
Topic: GEORGE L's CABLES 3ft & 10ft SOLD
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 962	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 30 Jan 2022 10:46 am Subject: GEORGE L's CABLES 3ft & 10ft SOLD
Eric Long Replies: 2 Views: 962	Hey, responded to your email this morning.