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Like Steve said...

A friend gave me an amp stand that tilts the amp up towards the player and it really helps.

Getting the amp up higher can help as well... I've used a chair before.

Fluorescent or LED lights perhaps? I know they can sometimes be noisy...

I have a few Oahu Tonemasters and the single coils in those really do pick up the noise. I gigged with one and in some venue ...

I'm looking at picking up a new tuner. The Strobostomp HD looks nice.
I just play 6 string lap steel in C6 tuning. Would I get benefit from the "Sweetened" C6 tuning... or is that more for ...

I'm looking for a way to play backing tracks... most likely MP3 files. I know I could use an MP3 player but I'd really like to be able to do it with footswitching like with a loop pedal... Has anyone ...

I prefer to keep them on a stand next to me if space permits. I generally don't do too much switching during the song so not having them on the floor isn't really an issue. I like to be able to adjust ...

Any pictures of the Silvertone?

There is a local band that plays pop tunes from the 60's to present day. They ask me to sit in on gigs from time to time. It's fun making the steel fit into songs where a traditional steel guitar soun ...

Nice job Dom!

I like how smoothly you move in and out of the fills, not the easiest thing to do when you are singing as well

Thanks for the warning.. lol. No matter how it's written with the "core" 6 string tuning in the mix it makes it easy enough to figure out.

Going to be fun to do some experimenting!

Frank, low to high that tuning stacks vertically as:

E
C
A
G
E
C
A
F

Lowest string at the bottom of the stack.

Really? I seems like if it's written Low to high I would start with ...

I’m not sure, but I think this has been typed upside down?

It's low to high... I saw a tuning written that way in an old post so I just did followed that protocol.

Here's the model I've had good luck with... Note the difference in the fretboard markers. All three of mine sound and play wonderful

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/10319_435270739_7586 ...

Check steel guitars of north county, they have one in their consignment pickups. (Don’t know if it has the hand rest), NFI - just saw it.

Thank you! I'll message them

Hey Frank, how would you identify one from the early '40s?

Not sure if this is definitive but I look for the double fretboard dots on the 1st fret... some of the later ones I've seen have the dots ...

I have and have had quite a few over the years.

Kay manufactured "Tonemaster" Oahu's... I like the ones from the early 40's...

The Valco manufactured ones I prefer are from the early ...

I like C,F,A, added to the low end. I think I'll try the High G and the variation K Maul posted with the D on the top.
I tried the high G years ago and it seemed very tiny and thin sounding, but I mi ...

I know it's a long shot, but I figured I would ask before I start fabricating something... Does anyone have a pickup/handrest like the one pictured here?

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/ ...

That's same model I have

It was the only double neck model made. Less than 5 made. I never liked the pickups much on the double neck version.

Of course you can do what you want, but splitting t ...

I assume this is “low to high”. I’d try either:
C
F
A
C
E
G
A
C
E
D

Or:
F
A
C
C#
E
G
A
C
E
D

Would the D string in these be a lower note than the E above it?

Interesting. I had a double neck eharp. They are very very rare. Only 2 or 3 that I'm aware of in existence.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=385399&highlight=eharp

That's sa ...

I recently acquired a double neck Alkire E-Harp that I'm getting into shape.

What's a good 10 string C6 tuning? I had an 8 string in the past and I really liked

F
A
C
E
G
A
C
E

I will use one on gigs, but just for instrument changes, and to turn down the guitar between songs. I will occasionally do volume swells with it, but not very often.

Mark was fantastic to work with. His workmanship and communication were always first rate.

I have a couple of the original Deluxe 34 Universal stands that the Asher is based on... I only use them with my lap steels, but I can see where it would be less than ideal with a rounded back instru ...

Could something like that be modified to meet your needs?

I've thought about using a cloth cord and that may be an option, but the ones I've seen are a bit bigger in diameter and I'm trying ...

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Topic: need advice
Frank James Pracher Replies: 9 Views: 1094	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Oct 2024 3:40 pm Subject: need advice
Frank James Pracher Replies: 9 Views: 1094	Like Steve said... A friend gave me an amp stand that tilts the amp up towards the player and it really helps. Getting the amp up higher can help as well... I've used a chair before.
Topic: Strange sub-space field anomaly when turning old lap steel
Frank James Pracher Replies: 4 Views: 873	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Sep 2024 3:31 pm Subject: Strange sub-space field anomaly when turning old lap steel
Frank James Pracher Replies: 4 Views: 873	Fluorescent or LED lights perhaps? I know they can sometimes be noisy... I have a few Oahu Tonemasters and the single coils in those really do pick up the noise. I gigged with one and in some venue ...
Topic: Peterson StrobostompHD question...
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 1073	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Aug 2024 3:07 pm Subject: Peterson StrobostompHD question...
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 1073	I'm looking at picking up a new tuner. The Strobostomp HD looks nice. I just play 6 string lap steel in C6 tuning. Would I get benefit from the "Sweetened" C6 tuning... or is that more for ...
Topic: Looping backing tracks.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 2 Views: 1006	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Aug 2024 3:15 pm Subject: Looping backing tracks.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 2 Views: 1006	I'm looking for a way to play backing tracks... most likely MP3 files. I know I could use an MP3 player but I'd really like to be able to do it with footswitching like with a loop pedal... Has anyone ...
Topic: If you use a pedal board...
Frank James Pracher Replies: 20 Views: 2936	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Jun 2024 2:56 pm Subject: If you use a pedal board...
Frank James Pracher Replies: 20 Views: 2936	I prefer to keep them on a stand next to me if space permits. I generally don't do too much switching during the song so not having them on the floor isn't really an issue. I like to be able to adjust ...
Topic: Close please
Frank James Pracher Replies: 20 Views: 10032	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 7 Jun 2024 3:02 pm Subject: Close please
Frank James Pracher Replies: 20 Views: 10032	Any pictures of the Silvertone?
Topic: Playing music not typically played on steel guitar
Frank James Pracher Replies: 19 Views: 2597	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jun 2024 7:51 am Subject: Playing music not typically played on steel guitar
Frank James Pracher Replies: 19 Views: 2597	There is a local band that plays pop tunes from the 60's to present day. They ask me to sit in on gigs from time to time. It's fun making the steel fit into songs where a traditional steel guitar soun ...
Topic: Jazzy Lap Steel Almost Like Being in Love Dom Franco
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 790	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 May 2024 3:00 am Subject: Jazzy Lap Steel Almost Like Being in Love Dom Franco
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 790	Nice job Dom! I like how smoothly you move in and out of the fills, not the easiest thing to do when you are singing as well
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 May 2024 12:09 pm Subject: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Thanks for the warning.. lol. No matter how it's written with the "core" 6 string tuning in the mix it makes it easy enough to figure out. Going to be fun to do some experimenting!
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 May 2024 7:08 pm Subject: Re: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Frank, low to high that tuning stacks vertically as: E C A G E C A F Lowest string at the bottom of the stack. Really? I seems like if it's written Low to high I would start with ...
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 May 2024 11:07 am Subject: Re: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	I’m not sure, but I think this has been typed upside down? It's low to high... I saw a tuning written that way in an old post so I just did followed that protocol.
Topic: Best Era of Oahu Steels?
Frank James Pracher Replies: 13 Views: 1360	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 May 2024 8:45 am Subject: Best Era of Oahu Steels?
Frank James Pracher Replies: 13 Views: 1360	Here's the model I've had good luck with... Note the difference in the fretboard markers. All three of mine sound and play wonderful https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/10319_435270739_7586 ...
Topic: Alkire Eharp pickup.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 359	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 May 2024 6:51 pm Subject: Alkire Eharp pickup.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 359	Check steel guitars of north county, they have one in their consignment pickups. (Don’t know if it has the hand rest), NFI - just saw it. Thank you! I'll message them
Topic: Best Era of Oahu Steels?
Frank James Pracher Replies: 13 Views: 1360	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 May 2024 1:45 pm Subject: Best Era of Oahu Steels?
Frank James Pracher Replies: 13 Views: 1360	Hey Frank, how would you identify one from the early '40s? Not sure if this is definitive but I look for the double fretboard dots on the 1st fret... some of the later ones I've seen have the dots ...
Topic: Best Era of Oahu Steels?
Frank James Pracher Replies: 13 Views: 1360	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 May 2024 1:04 pm Subject: Best Era of Oahu Steels?
Frank James Pracher Replies: 13 Views: 1360	I have and have had quite a few over the years. Kay manufactured "Tonemaster" Oahu's... I like the ones from the early 40's... The Valco manufactured ones I prefer are from the early ...
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 May 2024 4:40 pm Subject: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	I like C,F,A, added to the low end. I think I'll try the High G and the variation K Maul posted with the D on the top. I tried the high G years ago and it seemed very tiny and thin sounding, but I mi ...
Topic: Alkire Eharp pickup.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 359	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 3 May 2024 1:14 pm Subject: Alkire Eharp pickup.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 359	I know it's a long shot, but I figured I would ask before I start fabricating something... Does anyone have a pickup/handrest like the one pictured here? http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/ ...
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2024 7:58 am Subject: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	That's same model I have It was the only double neck model made. Less than 5 made. I never liked the pickups much on the double neck version. Of course you can do what you want, but splitting t ...
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2024 7:21 am Subject: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	I assume this is “low to high”. I’d try either: C F A C E G A C E D Or: F A C C# E G A C E D Would the D string in these be a lower note than the E above it?
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2024 7:19 am Subject: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Interesting. I had a double neck eharp. They are very very rare. Only 2 or 3 that I'm aware of in existence. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=385399&highlight=eharp That's sa ...
Topic: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2024 5:00 am Subject: 10 string C6 tunings
Frank James Pracher Replies: 27 Views: 3095	I recently acquired a double neck Alkire E-Harp that I'm getting into shape. What's a good 10 string C6 tuning? I had an 8 string in the past and I really liked F A C E G A C E
Topic: Volume pedal
Frank James Pracher Replies: 12 Views: 1218	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2024 4:49 am Subject: Volume pedal
Frank James Pracher Replies: 12 Views: 1218	I will use one on gigs, but just for instrument changes, and to turn down the guitar between songs. I will occasionally do volume swells with it, but not very often.
Topic: Asher Universal Lap Steel Stand question
Frank James Pracher Replies: 12 Views: 1317	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Apr 2024 6:52 am Subject: Asher Universal Lap Steel Stand question
Frank James Pracher Replies: 12 Views: 1317	Mark was fantastic to work with. His workmanship and communication were always first rate.
Topic: Asher Universal Lap Steel Stand question
Frank James Pracher Replies: 12 Views: 1317	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Apr 2024 5:20 am Subject: Asher Universal Lap Steel Stand question
Frank James Pracher Replies: 12 Views: 1317	I have a couple of the original Deluxe 34 Universal stands that the Asher is based on... I only use them with my lap steels, but I can see where it would be less than ideal with a rounded back instru ...
Topic: Cloth covered shielded cable for lap steel.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 665	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Apr 2024 6:22 pm Subject: Cloth covered shielded cable for lap steel.
Frank James Pracher Replies: 3 Views: 665	Could something like that be modified to meet your needs? I've thought about using a cloth cord and that may be an option, but the ones I've seen are a bit bigger in diameter and I'm trying ...