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My favorite is the original SansAmp. Still available as the SansAmp Classic.

You can play a 9th chord by anchoring the back of the bar on the 5th string and slanting the front up two frets on the 2nd string. Play the strings 5, 3 and 2. That gives you the 3rd, b7th and 9th ton ...

I had to shorten my Carter. I just shortened the legs and pedal rods by the same amount and then cut new threads on the pedal rods.

The price you pay should reflect the lower value of a refurbished/refinished instrument. You're not buying an all original instrument and then lowering its value by refinishing.

If it's a good pla ...

Yeah, those unisons happen because of the extra string added with the major six chord tone on it. Like if you added a c# string to an E9 tuning between the E and B strings. On some 12 string set ups ...

I don't think the unisons you're talking about are there on purpose. The fifth string B is there because the C6 face of the tuning requires it. That same note comes up because the E9 face needs to hav ...

Dumb question, possibly unrelated, but has anyone ever done studies to find out exactly why a humbucker doesn't sound like (read: "as good as") a single-coil pickup? Is it the higher induct ...

This is kind of late, but Cindy explains how play the high G string stuff on the E string for those playing with a high E. I'd stick to the standard six string tuning.

If you get an eight string a ...

Whatever I try I always return to my old SansAmp Classic.

I've never seen that pickup before either. Since it came from India I'd guess it's from either a British or Australian manufacturer.

I think the fretboard is from a late 1940's Silvertone model 1315 built by Kay. The rough metal work suggests homemade rather than factory built. The woodwork is good. The place where the headstock me ...

I chose always because it's almost always there. I don't ride it like a pedal steel player. It's not used to enhance sustain. It's a volume knob. Adjust the volume. Adjust how hard the overdrive or am ...

I didn't have any adhesive on mine either. To replace the plugs I stood the leg on a piece of wood and tapped the plug into alignment with a piece of 2x4. Then hammered it in with the 2x4 held on top ...

Thank you Jerry. Would a 1/2 “ rod from ace hardware be okay to use? Thank you

I've done it with my Carter legs. A 1/2" rod should be fine. You may not even need a hammer. Just hold the l ...

A volume/tone pedal moves up and down for volume and swivels side to side for tone so it would be a major redesign. It could be converted to a tone pedal by adding a capacitor and rewiring the pot.

I'm no wizard but with a set of C6 strings on there you can retune to several tunings.

These are all low to hi.

C6/A7 C# E G A C E

A6 C# E F# A C# E

E13 D F# G# B C# E (My favorite E1 ...

After playing lap steel for many years and swearing I would never go to pedals someone gave me a Fessenden Six Shooter.
Six strings with two pedals. I tried a few things with it and then got a 12 str ...

I always come back to the SansAmp Classic. It's very versatile but not very intuitive.

I've always put distortion after my volume pedal. It seems more natural to me. More dynamic. If it's before th ...

I like the Lace Alumitone. It has both full humbucker and "split coil" options, though both are actually humbucking.

I learned to play with a Stevens bar. I can do forward slants including split slants. Reverse slants are a nightmare. A bullet bar is so much easier for everything. Once you learn how to hang on to it ...

I responded "Uncomfortable" but I have done it. I have an older version of the Ric DC16. It weighs about 15 lbs. I can play the outside neck with it on my lap but the inside neck is too clos ...

Back when Ted Smith was still in business building Melobars he had a model called the Teleratt that had a Tele bridge and pickups. They sound real nice.

I just checked out the STO and it is a sweet sounding overdrive! I need to check my budget.

Check out the Latch Lake (formerly Broz-o-phonic) bar.From the description:"The opposing end is cupped to fit inside the index finger knuckle for maximum control of slant movement and intonation. ...

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Topic: What pedal do you prefer the most when playing rock
Fred Replies: 11 Views: 887	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Sep 2024 12:21 pm Subject: What pedal do you prefer the most when playing rock
Fred Replies: 11 Views: 887	My favorite is the original SansAmp. Still available as the SansAmp Classic.
Topic: Chord Substitutions 5th Chord.
Fred Replies: 9 Views: 1184	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Sep 2024 11:14 am Subject: Chord Substitutions 5th Chord.
Fred Replies: 9 Views: 1184	You can play a 9th chord by anchoring the back of the bar on the 5th string and slanting the front up two frets on the 2nd string. Play the strings 5, 3 and 2. That gives you the 3rd, b7th and 9th ton ...
Topic: Shorter Legs on a Carter
Fred Replies: 2 Views: 397	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Sep 2024 10:59 am Subject: Shorter Legs on a Carter
Fred Replies: 2 Views: 397	I had to shorten my Carter. I just shortened the legs and pedal rods by the same amount and then cut new threads on the pedal rods.
Topic: Fessenden 8 shot pedal steel
Fred Replies: 5 Views: 1941	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 23 Jul 2024 12:14 pm Subject: Fessenden 8 shot pedal steel
Fred Replies: 5 Views: 1941	PM'd
Topic: Refurbished Fender
Fred Replies: 11 Views: 1134	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jul 2024 2:56 am Subject: Refurbished Fender
Fred Replies: 11 Views: 1134	The price you pay should reflect the lower value of a refurbished/refinished instrument. You're not buying an all original instrument and then lowering its value by refinishing. If it's a good pla ...
Topic: Purpose of unison strings in D13 tuning
Fred Replies: 7 Views: 1170	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2024 6:33 am Subject: Purpose of unison strings in D13 tuning
Fred Replies: 7 Views: 1170	Yeah, those unisons happen because of the extra string added with the major six chord tone on it. Like if you added a c# string to an E9 tuning between the E and B strings. On some 12 string set ups ...
Topic: Purpose of unison strings in D13 tuning
Fred Replies: 7 Views: 1170	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jun 2024 11:30 am Subject: Purpose of unison strings in D13 tuning
Fred Replies: 7 Views: 1170	I don't think the unisons you're talking about are there on purpose. The fifth string B is there because the C6 face of the tuning requires it. That same note comes up because the E9 face needs to hav ...
Topic: A box that eliminates all hum and noise
Fred Replies: 13 Views: 1780	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Jun 2024 5:03 am Subject: A box that eliminates all hum and noise
Fred Replies: 13 Views: 1780	Dumb question, possibly unrelated, but has anyone ever done studies to find out exactly why a humbucker doesn't sound like (read: "as good as") a single-coil pickup? Is it the higher induct ...
Topic: Alternate C6 tuning?
Fred Replies: 15 Views: 2279	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Jun 2024 4:20 am Subject: Alternate C6 tuning?
Fred Replies: 15 Views: 2279	This is kind of late, but Cindy explains how play the high G string stuff on the E string for those playing with a high E. I'd stick to the standard six string tuning. If you get an eight string a ...
Topic: Overdrive/Gain Pedals for PSG
Fred Replies: 13 Views: 1313	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Jun 2024 9:44 am Subject: Overdrive/Gain Pedals for PSG
Fred Replies: 13 Views: 1313	Whatever I try I always return to my old SansAmp Classic.
Topic: looking for info on Silvertone / Rhythmaster pickup
Fred Replies: 6 Views: 893	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 May 2024 11:07 am Subject: looking for info on Silvertone / Rhythmaster pickup
Fred Replies: 6 Views: 893	I've never seen that pickup before either. Since it came from India I'd guess it's from either a British or Australian manufacturer.
Topic: looking for info on Silvertone / Rhythmaster pickup
Fred Replies: 6 Views: 893	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 May 2024 3:49 am Subject: looking for info on Silvertone / Rhythmaster pickup
Fred Replies: 6 Views: 893	I think the fretboard is from a late 1940's Silvertone model 1315 built by Kay. The rough metal work suggests homemade rather than factory built. The woodwork is good. The place where the headstock me ...
Topic: Volume pedal
Fred Replies: 12 Views: 1109	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2024 10:53 am Subject: Volume pedal
Fred Replies: 12 Views: 1109	I chose always because it's almost always there. I don't ride it like a pedal steel player. It's not used to enhance sustain. It's a volume knob. Adjust the volume. Adjust how hard the overdrive or am ...
Topic: How to shorten Carter legs
Fred Replies: 18 Views: 1352	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 May 2024 11:55 am Subject: How to shorten Carter legs
Fred Replies: 18 Views: 1352	I didn't have any adhesive on mine either. To replace the plugs I stood the leg on a piece of wood and tapped the plug into alignment with a piece of 2x4. Then hammered it in with the 2x4 held on top ...
Topic: How to shorten Carter legs
Fred Replies: 18 Views: 1352	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 May 2024 7:31 am Subject: How to shorten Carter legs
Fred Replies: 18 Views: 1352	Thank you Jerry. Would a 1/2 “ rod from ace hardware be okay to use? Thank you I've done it with my Carter legs. A 1/2" rod should be fine. You may not even need a hammer. Just hold the l ...
Topic: Fender Volume Pedal into a Volume Tone Pedal
Fred Replies: 7 Views: 733	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Apr 2024 5:48 am Subject: Fender Volume Pedal into a Volume Tone Pedal
Fred Replies: 7 Views: 733	A volume/tone pedal moves up and down for volume and swivels side to side for tone so it would be a major redesign. It could be converted to a tone pedal by adding a capacitor and rewiring the pot.
Topic: What to do while waiting to buy a steel?
Fred Replies: 13 Views: 1449	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Apr 2024 8:11 am Subject: What to do while waiting to buy a steel?
Fred Replies: 13 Views: 1449	I'm no wizard but with a set of C6 strings on there you can retune to several tunings. These are all low to hi. C6/A7 C# E G A C E A6 C# E F# A C# E E13 D F# G# B C# E (My favorite E1 ...
Topic: Any 6 String PSG players out there ? Need advice !!
Fred Replies: 15 Views: 1368	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Apr 2024 10:33 am Subject: Any 6 String PSG players out there ? Need advice !!
Fred Replies: 15 Views: 1368	After playing lap steel for many years and swearing I would never go to pedals someone gave me a Fessenden Six Shooter. Six strings with two pedals. I tried a few things with it and then got a 12 str ...
Topic: Distortion Pedal Help
Fred Replies: 21 Views: 2522	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Apr 2024 5:56 am Subject: Distortion Pedal Help
Fred Replies: 21 Views: 2522	I always come back to the SansAmp Classic. It's very versatile but not very intuitive. I've always put distortion after my volume pedal. It seems more natural to me. More dynamic. If it's before th ...
Topic: Humbucker recommendation
Fred Replies: 9 Views: 1369	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Apr 2024 11:11 am Subject: Humbucker recommendation
Fred Replies: 9 Views: 1369	I like the Lace Alumitone. It has both full humbucker and "split coil" options, though both are actually humbucking.
Topic: What bullet steel has indent at base to facilitate slants?
Fred Replies: 33 Views: 4557	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2024 5:38 am Subject: What bullet steel has indent at base to facilitate slants?
Fred Replies: 33 Views: 4557	I learned to play with a Stevens bar. I can do forward slants including split slants. Reverse slants are a nightmare. A bullet bar is so much easier for everything. Once you learn how to hang on to it ...
Topic: How comfortable is a double-neck steel on lap?
Fred Replies: 11 Views: 1314	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2024 5:27 am Subject: How comfortable is a double-neck steel on lap?
Fred Replies: 11 Views: 1314	I responded "Uncomfortable" but I have done it. I have an older version of the Ric DC16. It weighs about 15 lbs. I can play the outside neck with it on my lap but the inside neck is too clos ...
Topic: Telecaster neck pickup on lap steel?
Fred Replies: 14 Views: 2111	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Mar 2024 6:30 am Subject: Telecaster neck pickup on lap steel?
Fred Replies: 14 Views: 2111	Back when Ted Smith was still in business building Melobars he had a model called the Teleratt that had a Tele bridge and pickups. They sound real nice.
Topic: Looking For A Good Distortion Pedal
Fred Replies: 10 Views: 1482	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Mar 2024 4:31 am Subject: Looking For A Good Distortion Pedal
Fred Replies: 10 Views: 1482	I just checked out the STO and it is a sweet sounding overdrive! I need to check my budget.
Topic: What bullet steel has indent at base to facilitate slants?
Fred Replies: 33 Views: 4557	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Mar 2024 3:50 am Subject: What bullet steel has indent at base to facilitate slants?
Fred Replies: 33 Views: 4557	Check out the Latch Lake (formerly Broz-o-phonic) bar.From the description:"The opposing end is cupped to fit inside the index finger knuckle for maximum control of slant movement and intonation. ...