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  Topic: Anyone Using a Fractal?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 1
Views: 1157

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 6 Nov 2014 7:44 am   Subject: Anyone Using a Fractal?
I've spent some quality time with a Fractal Axe/FX II and believe it represents the current state-of-the-art of digital amp modeling. I was discussing modelers in general on another music-oriented for ...
  Topic: Estate Sale Steels - Know What They Are?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 5
Views: 2574

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Oct 2014 4:05 pm   Subject: Estate Sale Steels - Know What They Are?
Thanks for the replies. I'm told that one guy bought both for $150.
  Topic: Estate Sale Steels - Know What They Are?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 5
Views: 2574

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 23 Oct 2014 12:47 pm   Subject: Estate Sale Steels - Know What They Are?
A buddy came across an electric and an acoustic steel while setting up an estate sale. Any idea what they are and what their value might be?


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  Topic: Transporting a PSG
Gary Richardi

Replies: 25
Views: 9844

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 2 Sep 2011 4:56 pm   Subject: Transporting a PSG
I used to carry my assembled Starter standing up in the back of my Escape (mid/small SUV). At the rear hatch are interior roof hooks meant to anchor a child safety seat. I'd hook a bungie cord to one ...
  Topic: After Starter steel
Gary Richardi

Replies: 12
Views: 4297

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 2 Sep 2011 4:36 pm   Subject: After Starter steel
A buddy of mine has a GFI Ultra just like the one above except keyless (same color). He paid significantly more (used) than Roger's asking price. I gig with it all the time (after being used to a Star ...
  Topic: Wilcox steel guitars
Gary Richardi

Replies: 6
Views: 4874

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 11 Jun 2011 1:58 pm   Subject: Wilcox steel guitars
I bought one from him recently. PM me for more info if you like.
  Topic: Do any of you players use Marshall Amps?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 17
Views: 6165

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 10 May 2011 6:27 am   Subject: Do any of you players use Marshall Amps?
I've been using a Silver Jubilee 2558 combo but it's not what I'd call a good steel amp. I only play a few tunes on steel and don't want to carry 2 amps. I have been working with bypassing the front e ...
  Topic: Trouble installing new String
Gary Richardi

Replies: 19
Views: 5947

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 9 May 2011 6:33 am   Subject: Trouble installing new String
I learned the wedge trick when gigging with a Gretsch 6120 w/Bigsby. I keep one in my bag o' strings. It works great for post-type changers but I haven't tried it on one with crows feet. Setting somet ...
  Topic: Distant gig: fly with steel or ship ahead?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 16
Views: 6635

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 17 Apr 2011 7:42 pm   Subject: Distant gig: fly with steel or ship ahead?
Anybody ever use coverage like this: [url=https://www.musicproinsurance.com/InstEquip.aspx]MusicPro Insurance?
  Topic: First gig with a Twin
Gary Richardi

Replies: 32
Views: 12805

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 17 Apr 2011 9:54 am   Subject: First gig with a Twin
I've used rented Twins on the road and they have probably given me the best results for both steel and rock 6-string through one amp.
  Topic: Distant gig: fly with steel or ship ahead?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 16
Views: 6635

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 17 Apr 2011 8:37 am   Subject: Distant gig: fly with steel or ship ahead?
I only checked a steel once, but they told me they would only insure for loss, not damage, and the amount they pay you upon loss is $100.


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  Topic: Amping Multiple Instruments Ideas??
Gary Richardi

Replies: 12
Views: 5425

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 16 Apr 2011 9:33 pm   Subject: Amping Multiple Instruments Ideas??
re. the T5's sound. I played a T5 for a few gigs and it's a difficult guitar to figure. You really have to use a preamp to get decent tone out of it.
  Topic: Multi FX
Gary Richardi

Replies: 7
Views: 2788

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 16 Apr 2011 3:33 pm   Subject: Multi FX
I've worked with a bunch of harmonizers and the one in the RP-500 was just unusable no matter what I tried. I finally bit the bullet and got an Eventide Pitchfactor. Not THAT'S a harmonizer!
  Topic: Break in period for a new steel?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 12
Views: 4330

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 16 Apr 2011 8:27 am   Subject: Break in period for a new steel?
It doesn't happen often but I've had one or two bad string sets that just kept stretching forever. Once I changed strings, the problem disappeared.
  Topic: Distant gig: fly with steel or ship ahead?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 16
Views: 6635

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 16 Apr 2011 8:23 am   Subject: Distant gig: fly with steel or ship ahead?
I bought a case for my Starter and kept the box it shipped in. I cut the ends off and cut out the handle area. When I flew with it, I slipped the cardboard on the case and put a belt through the handl ...
  Topic: Multi FX
Gary Richardi

Replies: 7
Views: 2788

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 16 Apr 2011 8:12 am   Subject: Multi FX
I've had varying experiences with Digitech products but I picked up a used RP-500, which has a similar architecture as the 1101, and was pleasantly surprised with it, especially with the distortion &q ...
  Topic: The Three Stooges of Tab
Gary Richardi

Replies: 41
Views: 14586

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 5 Apr 2011 6:29 am   Subject: The Three Stooges of Tab
If your goal is to play classical, I'd agree reading standard notation is essential but not for learning licks to pop songs. Certainly learning to read music is a good thing in itself, however most of ...
  Topic: Ceiling fan - a curious phenomenoN!
Gary Richardi

Replies: 22
Views: 5685

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 4 Apr 2011 9:19 pm   Subject: Ceiling fan - a curious phenomenoN!
ah yes, the old ceiling fan-Leslie effect
  Topic: The Three Stooges of Tab
Gary Richardi

Replies: 41
Views: 14586

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 4 Apr 2011 9:05 pm   Subject: The Three Stooges of Tab
I remember reading articles by 6-string studio great, Tommy Tedesco. His attitude was "whatever works". If tab helps you learn a tune, I don't understand what could be wrong with it. Sure, a ...
  Topic: "PROFESSIONAL GUITAR"
Gary Richardi

Replies: 30
Views: 10326

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 3 Apr 2011 9:16 am   Subject: "PROFESSIONAL GUITAR"
Perhaps the better question, which are being addressed by the replies, is what makes for a good steel? One feature I like is short throws for the knee levers.
  Topic: How to fix slight grooving on changer
Gary Richardi

Replies: 23
Views: 7263

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 31 Mar 2011 6:33 am   Subject: How to fix slight grooving on changer
The only issue I could see with those is the possibility of sanding a flat spot...be careful.

The grit is laminated to a foam pad. They're not rigid. Besides, with those fine grits, I can't imagine ...
  Topic: bar warming
Gary Richardi

Replies: 23
Views: 10328

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 28 Mar 2011 4:30 pm   Subject: bar warming
Wonder if Steely Dan ever used pedal steel on any of their tunes....

Have no idea why this thread made me think of that (that's my story and I'm sticking to it). Razz
  Topic: Are your rollers groves all the same size?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 56
Views: 17844

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Mar 2011 4:40 pm   Subject: Are your rollers groves all the same size?

While I was putting the original rollers back on, I thought back to a time when I was a kid and my parents had these two cars (one with power steering and the other without it). My mom religiously ...
  Topic: Height of pedals
Gary Richardi

Replies: 16
Views: 7343

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Mar 2011 12:03 pm   Subject: Height of pedals
If I've learned anything about psg setup in my short time with the instrument, it's that there is no one "correct" setup. Everybody's different, that's why builders include adjustments. I te ...
  Topic: Are your rollers groves all the same size?
Gary Richardi

Replies: 56
Views: 17844

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Mar 2011 9:46 am   Subject: Re: Nut Rollers
I had a problem with this also. A couple of steels ago I built one with adjustable nut rollers. Even with the grooves cut to the string diameter it is still not perfectly flat across right in front of ...
 
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