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I don't have a Fender steel but i thought this was interesting, good teardown with good pictures.

Unfortunately, have to register and log in to 7s.org to see the photos full size ...

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Gene

Really enjoyed that, really good tracks, congrats to both of you. (Strong reverb or similar effects is not to my taste but this is a really good vid)

Posting here is fine, as is "Steel on Web& ...

Nice nice... lifetime keeper when restored to former glory. I remember threads about capable PSG techs within driving distance of you but you'll have to search... Lots of people to ask

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Could be setup, technique, your chair, posture, lots of things... But I need to take breaks every hour, never have 3 hour sessions.

Western WA state? Within driving range of Patrick Timmons and Jo ...

this says you can email a family member and ask

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3137406&

I got my second thumb pick from Landis Studios today, it's not just amazingly beautiful and fits better than any other but pulls beautiful tone that will only get better as i play a lot and maybe wear ...

I also used the cast metal grover nut raiser, worked well. The tops of strings need to be level otherwise you'll get buzz on lower height strings. Also mind tension, people have gone to dobro tuning ...

I have a bunch, Goodrich, Hiltons, Ernie Ball, etc. The Ernie Ball is adequate, not pedal steel friendly because of jacks on front. I have a feeling best bang for buck is used Goodrich or (new) Stag ...

This is wonderful, thanks. the cello suites are popular with mandolinists also: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/content/863-New-Music-Plucked-Bach-by-Alon-Sariel

I think part of Bach's solo app ...

I consider myself knowledgeable about Oval and Circle 8's, if you want to know why there so cherished by banjo and guitar players there was an in depth analysis ... you can check classifieds at banjo ...

I would get a Clinesmith, I have 2, very fond of them, pretty durable and relatively easy to grip with wet hands like I will have when it gets 90 deg. Farenheit around here.

That glass one is quite ...

Rich: you only have to remove a Torx once and replace with allen (cap head) or phillips (dome head) screws, and the old style dog bones can be replaced with the thru-barrel with set screw style that a ...

Sorry to hear this. I have a lot of experience commercial shipping and receiving with Fedex Ground and Express, very different experiences. Ground's contractors always had high turnover and lots of ...

Interesting thread, since i need to convert Day pedals to Emmons some day, or let Patrick Timmons do it. How rounded are cross shafts? If perfectly round, you could maybe get (or have machined) bell ...

Hey Sonny, i'm in the area also and would recognize that Williams if it has the same style keyless head as my lap steel by you... blond maple, single width cab, right?

have to click on each

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/9314_messages_0_4_2.jpg

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That's a great idea, (tho I never really had a problem of picks falling off). Long threads, lots of people having fingerpicks fall off these days

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=38 ...

You can search old threads for various homemade and CNC made knee lever flags like

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=317614

I've done it with aluminum angle and velcro, something ...

Thanks for the update,

No need to apologize for inflation, those are products that I would buy at any price. May have to buy a 4th Slide Rules book to reduce the time i spend hunting on my bookshe ...

Looks very nice. I've never tried any palm benders, they look like fun

One thing is you could consider, shim the tuners for 1 and 6 further away from peghead to reduce the angle at the rollers (or ...

I recommend Andy Volk's Slide Rules book as you go exploring tunings, it has *lots* along with string gauge recommendations. There's also websites from John Ely and Cindy Cashdollar for string sets
...

Enjoyed the vid, I haven't played any of those but i tried lots of Recording King's for $200, now $250 and found them serviceable tho many of them needed to have bolts/screws tightened down, probably ...

you could try Bob Smakula, Elderly, Bernunzio and Gryphon in Palo Alto, among others that are expert in vintage instruments. There's a bunch, actually, Carter's and Gruhn's, Music Emporium outside Bo ...

I remember that, really really beautiful instrument

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=347028

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Topic: rebuild a Fender trapezoid pickup
Gene Tani Replies: 0 Views: 431	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Jan 2024 5:35 pm Subject: rebuild a Fender trapezoid pickup
Gene Tani Replies: 0 Views: 431	I don't have a Fender steel but i thought this was interesting, good teardown with good pictures. Unfortunately, have to register and log in to 7s.org to see the photos full size ... https://w ...
Topic: sold, please close
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 4566	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 6 Sep 2023 7:59 am Subject: sold, please close
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 4566	PM sent... Gene
Topic: Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun - w Natl dbl 8
Gene Tani Replies: 3 Views: 849	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Aug 2023 12:05 pm Subject: Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun - w Natl dbl 8
Gene Tani Replies: 3 Views: 849	Really enjoyed that, really good tracks, congrats to both of you. (Strong reverb or similar effects is not to my taste but this is a really good vid) Posting here is fine, as is "Steel on Web& ...
Topic: First steel guitar!!!
Gene Tani Replies: 7 Views: 1702	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Aug 2023 11:24 am Subject: First steel guitar!!!
Gene Tani Replies: 7 Views: 1702	Nice nice... lifetime keeper when restored to former glory. I remember threads about capable PSG techs within driving distance of you but you'll have to search... Lots of people to ask https://bb. ...
Topic: RKL and lower back pain
Gene Tani Replies: 6 Views: 3673	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Aug 2023 11:18 am Subject: RKL and lower back pain
Gene Tani Replies: 6 Views: 3673	Could be setup, technique, your chair, posture, lots of things... But I need to take breaks every hour, never have 3 hour sessions. Western WA state? Within driving range of Patrick Timmons and Jo ...
Topic: John Hughey`s Website
Gene Tani Replies: 1 Views: 1868	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 25 Aug 2023 7:11 pm Subject: John Hughey`s Website
Gene Tani Replies: 1 Views: 1868	this says you can email a family member and ask https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3137406&
Topic: New Gospel Style Fingerpicks!
Gene Tani Replies: 12 Views: 16339	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 17 Aug 2023 3:52 pm Subject: New Gospel Style Fingerpicks!
Gene Tani Replies: 12 Views: 16339	I got my second thumb pick from Landis Studios today, it's not just amazingly beautiful and fits better than any other but pulls beautiful tone that will only get better as i play a lot and maybe wear ...
Topic: Acoustic Regular Guitar Conversion To Steel Guitar
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 992	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jul 2023 5:06 pm Subject: Acoustic Regular Guitar Conversion To Steel Guitar
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 992	I also used the cast metal grover nut raiser, worked well. The tops of strings need to be level otherwise you'll get buzz on lower height strings. Also mind tension, people have gone to dobro tuning ...
Topic: Best volume pedal for lap steel?
Gene Tani Replies: 12 Views: 2071	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jul 2023 5:02 pm Subject: Best volume pedal for lap steel?
Gene Tani Replies: 12 Views: 2071	I have a bunch, Goodrich, Hiltons, Ernie Ball, etc. The Ernie Ball is adequate, not pedal steel friendly because of jacks on front. I have a feeling best bang for buck is used Goodrich or (new) Stag ...
Topic: Bach Cello Prelude in G
Gene Tani Replies: 10 Views: 2632	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jun 2023 9:56 pm Subject: Bach Cello Prelude in G
Gene Tani Replies: 10 Views: 2632	This is wonderful, thanks. the cello suites are popular with mandolinists also: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/content/863-New-Music-Plucked-Bach-by-Alon-Sariel I think part of Bach's solo app ...
Topic: SIX Vintage NATIONAL PAT. NO. FINGERPICKS
Gene Tani Replies: 2 Views: 891	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 3 Jun 2023 6:44 pm Subject: SIX Vintage NATIONAL PAT. NO. FINGERPICKS
Gene Tani Replies: 2 Views: 891	I consider myself knowledgeable about Oval and Circle 8's, if you want to know why there so cherished by banjo and guitar players there was an in depth analysis ... you can check classifieds at banjo ...
Topic: Bars
Gene Tani Replies: 16 Views: 2498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 May 2023 3:15 pm Subject: Bars
Gene Tani Replies: 16 Views: 2498	I would get a Clinesmith, I have 2, very fond of them, pretty durable and relatively easy to grip with wet hands like I will have when it gets 90 deg. Farenheit around here. That glass one is quite ...
Topic: Problem with fasteners on Carter undercarriage...
Gene Tani Replies: 48 Views: 19342	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Apr 2023 9:47 pm Subject: Problem with fasteners on Carter undercarriage...
Gene Tani Replies: 48 Views: 19342	Rich: you only have to remove a Torx once and replace with allen (cap head) or phillips (dome head) screws, and the old style dog bones can be replaced with the thru-barrel with set screw style that a ...
Topic: Found: Mullen SD10 G2 disappeared from FedEx. Please Close
Gene Tani Replies: 26 Views: 9360	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Apr 2023 9:15 pm Subject: Found: Mullen SD10 G2 disappeared from FedEx. Please Close
Gene Tani Replies: 26 Views: 9360	Sorry to hear this. I have a lot of experience commercial shipping and receiving with Fedex Ground and Express, very different experiences. Ground's contractors always had high turnover and lots of ...
Topic: Swapping levers on Derby....advice needed.
Gene Tani Replies: 17 Views: 3171	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Apr 2023 7:53 pm Subject: Swapping levers on Derby....advice needed.
Gene Tani Replies: 17 Views: 3171	Interesting thread, since i need to convert Day pedals to Emmons some day, or let Patrick Timmons do it. How rounded are cross shafts? If perfectly round, you could maybe get (or have machined) bell ...
Topic: Patrick Timmons
Gene Tani Replies: 2 Views: 1071	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Mar 2023 9:53 am Subject: Patrick Timmons
Gene Tani Replies: 2 Views: 1071	Hey Sonny, i'm in the area also and would recognize that Williams if it has the same style keyless head as my lap steel by you... blond maple, single width cab, right?
Topic: Simmons Pedal Steel - $1250 plus shipping
Gene Tani Replies: 2 Views: 2098	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 15 Feb 2023 10:41 pm Subject: Simmons Pedal Steel - $1250 plus shipping
Gene Tani Replies: 2 Views: 2098	have to click on each https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/9314_messages_0_4_2.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/9314_messages_0_3_2.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/u ...
Topic: Silicone Eyeglass Nose Pads for Finger Picks
Gene Tani Replies: 6 Views: 1747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Feb 2023 9:00 pm Subject: Silicone Eyeglass Nose Pads for Finger Picks
Gene Tani Replies: 6 Views: 1747	That's a great idea, (tho I never really had a problem of picks falling off). Long threads, lots of people having fingerpicks fall off these days https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=38 ...
Topic: Longer Knee Levers
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 1350	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2023 9:05 pm Subject: Longer Knee Levers
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 1350	You can search old threads for various homemade and CNC made knee lever flags like https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=317614 I've done it with aluminum angle and velcro, something ...
Topic: FYI Re my Exploring C6th and C6th Gold Books
Gene Tani Replies: 3 Views: 3152	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 7 Jan 2023 6:39 pm Subject: FYI Re my Exploring C6th and C6th Gold Books
Gene Tani Replies: 3 Views: 3152	Thanks for the update, No need to apologize for inflation, those are products that I would buy at any price. May have to buy a 4th Slide Rules book to reduce the time i spend hunting on my bookshe ...
Topic: Roller nut for SX 6 string lap steel
Gene Tani Replies: 8 Views: 2157	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2023 6:34 pm Subject: Roller nut for SX 6 string lap steel
Gene Tani Replies: 8 Views: 2157	Looks very nice. I've never tried any palm benders, they look like fun One thing is you could consider, shim the tuners for 1 and 6 further away from peghead to reduce the angle at the rollers (or ...
Topic: New steel player. Different tunings/different strings c6 vs
Gene Tani Replies: 6 Views: 1454	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2023 6:30 pm Subject: New steel player. Different tunings/different strings c6 vs
Gene Tani Replies: 6 Views: 1454	I recommend Andy Volk's Slide Rules book as you go exploring tunings, it has lots along with string gauge recommendations. There's also websites from John Ely and Cindy Cashdollar for string sets ...
Topic: cheap lap steels compared
Gene Tani Replies: 15 Views: 4449	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2023 6:23 pm Subject: cheap lap steels compared
Gene Tani Replies: 15 Views: 4449	Enjoyed the vid, I haven't played any of those but i tried lots of Recording King's for $200, now $250 and found them serviceable tho many of them needed to have bolts/screws tightened down, probably ...
Topic: Vintage Lapsteel Tuner Keys
Gene Tani Replies: 8 Views: 1436	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2023 3:32 pm Subject: Vintage Lapsteel Tuner Keys
Gene Tani Replies: 8 Views: 1436	you could try Bob Smakula, Elderly, Bernunzio and Gryphon in Palo Alto, among others that are expert in vintage instruments. There's a bunch, actually, Carter's and Gruhn's, Music Emporium outside Bo ...
Topic: Keyless 12 String
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 1307	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Dec 2022 1:00 am Subject: Keyless 12 String
Gene Tani Replies: 5 Views: 1307	I remember that, really really beautiful instrument https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=347028