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digitech rp xxx

smaller, Line 6 pocket pod

both have aux in

Yeah, the head stock is 7". I was thinking of some type of keyless system on the back, but couldn't come up with a quick and cheap roller nut. That's part of the reason I used only 10 strings, go ...

I just finished making a lap steel from a piece of 2X6.

10 strings,the top 10 from my U12, 25" scale, used a piece of 5/8" round bar stock for the bridge, 7/8" threaded rod for the n ...

Hello, been a way from the forum and steel for awhile. Now back practicing since I'm retired. I would like to make a lap steel for practice when I travel.

I play a Sierra U12 with 25" scale. ...

Older cars had vent windows and foot actuated high beams. That's what I miss. and cowl vents.

Is there some place with a good explanation of how a pull release works? I have no idea. I have a push pull and an all pull, have never seen the under side of a pull release.

How do you draw on those pictures?

Use the Firefox browser, get the Nimbus screen shot add-on.

Folks from New Jersey don't say "Joisey", I lived there 40 years and NEVER heard someone say it that way. But some people from New york say that. So, you are making fun of NY, not NJ.

This maybe, I hear them tritini tones: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/jw/tartini-temperament.html

I bought one just like that, but different color for $400. Craigs list in Rochester NY. I thought it was a good deal, to get something and see if I liked it. After about 3 months I decided I needed a ...

I'd never you any parafin based lube on a steel guitar.

With petroleum oil, paraffin based does not mean it has paraffin wax in it. It means it is based on molecules of long chains of carbon. Para ...

I started on an E9, 3 X 1 student. After 2 or 3 months I decided it was doable and started looking for a better guitar. I bought a used U-12. I like it, didn't take long to get around not having a D s ...

The Bulletproof Musician - overcome stage fright, performance anxiety, and other blocks to peak performance

Could be useful to some of us who haven't quit our day jobs.

http://www.bulletproofmus ...

The Alumitone fits into the Sierra pickup boot with about 1/8" clearance at the ends. In the picture it's not mounted, I will probably use silicone to hold it in place.

So far I like the tone ...

Article in todays paper: http://whatsuproc.com/entertainment/story/118669

Any U12 players find the 2nd D#->C# useful when it's on the E->D# lever? I have seen some U-12 are setup that way.

If you need more power try one of these,I have an E11, works great.

http://www.fiio.com.cn/products/index.aspx?ID=100000038781911&MenuID=105026001

Thanks for the responses, I will post my progress & results.

I will probably make it temporary while I adjust the height. Also boots are hard to come by so I will try using screws instead of ad ...

I just received an Alumitone for my U-12 Sierra. It fits nicely in a Sierra removable pickup boot. It has wires like this:

http://www.lacemusic.com/pdf/13.pdf

What is gained or lost by using i ...

The newer Sierra's have square cross rods, also, the pull rods are straight, threaded on each end for adjustment nut on changer end and threaded plastic pivot in bell crank slot.

On a U12 a 3 semitone raise on the 9th from B to D is common.

I need one.
What did you use for tuning machine?

As a relative new comer to PSG I have no idea what a rack and barrel system is, a picture or 2 would be greatly appreciated.

Rubato!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempo_rubato

Everything has an Italian name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmjHuIBzoOA

Makes me very thirsty.

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Topic: Whats the best/easiest setup for practicing with headphones?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 22 Views: 7551	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Jan 2018 5:39 pm Subject: Whats the best/easiest setup for practicing with headphones?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 22 Views: 7551	digitech rp xxx smaller, Line 6 pocket pod both have aux in
Topic: Thoughts on Scale length & material for practice board.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2389	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jun 2017 3:35 pm Subject: Thoughts on Scale length & material for practice board.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2389	Yeah, the head stock is 7". I was thinking of some type of keyless system on the back, but couldn't come up with a quick and cheap roller nut. That's part of the reason I used only 10 strings, go ...
Topic: Thoughts on Scale length & material for practice board.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2389	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jun 2017 12:16 pm Subject: Thoughts on Scale length & material for practice board.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2389	I just finished making a lap steel from a piece of 2X6. 10 strings,the top 10 from my U12, 25" scale, used a piece of 5/8" round bar stock for the bridge, 7/8" threaded rod for the n ...
Topic: Thoughts on Scale length & material for practice board.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2389	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 May 2017 11:50 am Subject: Thoughts on Scale length & material for practice board.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2389	Hello, been a way from the forum and steel for awhile. Now back practicing since I'm retired. I would like to make a lap steel for practice when I travel. I play a Sierra U12 with 25" scale. ...
Topic: Pull Release
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 29 Views: 9083	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Apr 2014 7:23 pm Subject: Pull Release
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 29 Views: 9083	Older cars had vent windows and foot actuated high beams. That's what I miss. and cowl vents.
Topic: Observations on pull/ release steel guitars..
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3268	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Apr 2014 1:45 pm Subject: Observations on pull/ release steel guitars..
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3268	Is there some place with a good explanation of how a pull release works? I have no idea. I have a push pull and an all pull, have never seen the under side of a pull release.
Topic: Won't Lower Enough G#-F#
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 26 Views: 8678	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Mar 2014 8:38 am Subject: Won't Lower Enough G#-F#
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 26 Views: 8678	How do you draw on those pictures? Use the Firefox browser, get the Nimbus screen shot add-on.
Topic: Youtube demo of my 2 steel guitars
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 25 Views: 8642	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Mar 2014 7:17 pm Subject: Youtube demo of my 2 steel guitars
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 25 Views: 8642	Folks from New Jersey don't say "Joisey", I lived there 40 years and NEVER heard someone say it that way. But some people from New york say that. So, you are making fun of NY, not NJ.
Topic: Ghost Tones?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 25 Views: 10522	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Feb 2014 9:07 pm Subject: Ghost Tones?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 25 Views: 10522	This maybe, I hear them tritini tones: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/jw/tartini-temperament.html
Topic: Emmons student model advice.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 30 Views: 15160	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Feb 2014 5:52 pm Subject: Emmons student model advice.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 30 Views: 15160	I bought one just like that, but different color for $400. Craigs list in Rochester NY. I thought it was a good deal, to get something and see if I liked it. After about 3 months I decided I needed a ...
Topic: For those looking for Turbine Oil
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 17 Views: 8264	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2013 8:40 am Subject: For those looking for Turbine Oil
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 17 Views: 8264	I'd never you any parafin based lube on a steel guitar. With petroleum oil, paraffin based does not mean it has paraffin wax in it. It means it is based on molecules of long chains of carbon. Para ...
Topic: wondering about the switch from s10 to s12
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 19 Views: 4085	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Sep 2013 7:00 pm Subject: wondering about the switch from s10 to s12
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 19 Views: 4085	I started on an E9, 3 X 1 student. After 2 or 3 months I decided it was doable and started looking for a better guitar. I bought a used U-12. I like it, didn't take long to get around not having a D s ...
Topic: The Bulletproof Musician - overcome stage fright...
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2807	Forum Section: Music Posted: 2 Sep 2013 5:41 pm Subject: The Bulletproof Musician - overcome stage fright...
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2807	The Bulletproof Musician - overcome stage fright, performance anxiety, and other blocks to peak performance Could be useful to some of us who haven't quit our day jobs. http://www.bulletproofmus ...
Topic: Alumitone Splittable - why?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3151	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Sep 2013 5:35 pm Subject: Alumitone Splittable - why?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3151	The Alumitone fits into the Sierra pickup boot with about 1/8" clearance at the ends. In the picture it's not mounted, I will probably use silicone to hold it in place. So far I like the tone ...
Topic: Article on Campbell Brothers in Rochester Paper.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2266	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Aug 2013 7:54 am Subject: Article on Campbell Brothers in Rochester Paper.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 2266	Article in todays paper: http://whatsuproc.com/entertainment/story/118669
Topic: 2nd String Lower Question
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 38 Views: 10141	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Aug 2013 9:21 am Subject: 2nd String Lower Question
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 38 Views: 10141	Any U12 players find the 2nd D#->C# useful when it's on the E->D# lever? I have seen some U-12 are setup that way.
Topic: Anyone use headphones just prior to a gig?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 9 Views: 3571	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Aug 2013 6:24 pm Subject: Anyone use headphones just prior to a gig?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 9 Views: 3571	If you need more power try one of these,I have an E11, works great. http://www.fiio.com.cn/products/index.aspx?ID=100000038781911&MenuID=105026001
Topic: Alumitone Splittable - why?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3151	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Jul 2013 4:50 am Subject: Alumitone Splittable - why?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3151	Thanks for the responses, I will post my progress & results. I will probably make it temporary while I adjust the height. Also boots are hard to come by so I will try using screws instead of ad ...
Topic: Alumitone Splittable - why?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3151	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jul 2013 9:19 am Subject: Alumitone Splittable - why?
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 5 Views: 3151	I just received an Alumitone for my U-12 Sierra. It fits nicely in a Sierra removable pickup boot. It has wires like this: http://www.lacemusic.com/pdf/13.pdf What is gained or lost by using i ...
Topic: Gathering mechanical steel guitar data for an invention
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 19 Views: 5967	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Jul 2013 8:33 am Subject: Gathering mechanical steel guitar data for an invention
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 19 Views: 5967	The newer Sierra's have square cross rods, also, the pull rods are straight, threaded on each end for adjustment nut on changer end and threaded plastic pivot in bell crank slot.
Topic: Basic questions from newbie
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 9 Views: 2748	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jun 2013 8:58 am Subject: Basic questions from newbie
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 9 Views: 2748	On a U12 a 3 semitone raise on the 9th from B to D is common.
Topic: Lap Steel for Pedal Steel Practice
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 10 Views: 5191	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:34 pm Subject: Lap Steel for Pedal Steel Practice
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 10 Views: 5191	I need one. What did you use for tuning machine?
Topic: Why not use the old Rack&Barrel on modern steels.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 20 Views: 7582	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jun 2013 6:43 pm Subject: Why not use the old Rack&Barrel on modern steels.
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 20 Views: 7582	As a relative new comer to PSG I have no idea what a rack and barrel system is, a picture or 2 would be greatly appreciated.
Topic: The "secret" is out!!!!
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 44 Views: 10679	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jun 2013 8:11 am Subject: The "secret" is out!!!!
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 44 Views: 10679	Rubato! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempo_rubato Everything has an Italian name.
Topic: Guitars, more guitars and changing rythms
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 8 Views: 2599	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 May 2013 6:07 pm Subject: Guitars, more guitars and changing rythms
Frank Montmarquet Replies: 8 Views: 2599	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmjHuIBzoOA Makes me very thirsty.