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  Topic: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Evan Brack

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PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 17 Jun 2024 6:01 am   Subject: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
I have been playing around in C6. I haven't been using the pedals too much since some fingers feel stuck. Anyone have experience taking apart the bridge and cleaning them out? I am kind of slow when i ...
  Topic: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Evan Brack

Replies: 12
Views: 1640

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 9 Jun 2024 4:46 pm   Subject: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Dear Evan - Here is a previous thread in regard to which tuning you might want to set up:



Much appreciated Richard. I bought 2 sets of C6th (17-68 ) and 1 set of E9th (12-38 ) strings from Stri ...
  Topic: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Evan Brack

Replies: 12
Views: 1640

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 7 Jun 2024 6:55 am   Subject: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
I am not a fan of oil on these guitars. They usually need a really good cleaning because the old oil is broken down and collected dust and hair and gotten really gummy. I take the changer out and soak ...
  Topic: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Evan Brack

Replies: 12
Views: 1640

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 7 Jun 2024 6:01 am   Subject: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Hopefully, you didn't pay too much for that guitar, as it's been stripped down quite a bit. But, even with just 3 pedals, there's a lot of music in there.

I paid substantially less than every Mode ...
  Topic: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Evan Brack

Replies: 12
Views: 1640

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 6 Jun 2024 2:36 pm   Subject: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Thank you! To be more specific, what type of string gauges are a go to for 8 strings? Do you just save a remaining 2 I'm guessing highest strings for backups since modern day packs come with 10? I've ...
  Topic: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Evan Brack

Replies: 12
Views: 1640

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 6 Jun 2024 6:37 am   Subject: 1959 Fender Model 400 Pedal Steel
Hello Steel Guitar Forum,

This is my first post and first time getting into the pedal steel world. I have always admired the instruments sound and also been a fan of pre-CBS gear. I saw this Fender ...
 
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