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Sadly my long time friend Dean Rankin peacefully passed away at his home on January 3rd. He was a wonderful player and a generous person. I am missing him already.

The ones that I use are something that my employer had in stock that work better than anything else I've tried. Knipex 46 21 A01 they're made in Germany. I saw some on ebay, they're still available.

Charley, I'm pretty sure that your steel was a prototype from 74. I remember the tubular legs that went up thru the tops of the leg corners, none of the production guitars had that. Your guitar was ha ...

I worked at Sierra 79-84 and I don't recall any setup manual for the 2 and 2 changer. Your changer was in my opinion, well balanced, whereas the 3 and 2 the lowers were long and stiff.

You can use the 3 and 2 setup and it will be very close. The lowers might be different, but trial and error will prevail. S-10? D-10? Good Luck.

Listen to Lloyd, he uses it all the time.

Pete, I'm a big fan of yours, love that you're blazing your own trail.

I remember seeing a picture of him at his house with a Sierra that we built for him and he looked at that time to be in his fifties or early sixties to me. My guess is he's probably gone. I think he d ...

When I worked at Sierra back in the late seventies there was a guy that bought some guitars for resale that lived in Roswell, his name was Lynn Woolrich as I recall. Hope this helps.

Stu, that thing is a stunning beauty. I'm sure the 6th neck sounds great, what about the 9th?

Larry, thanks for doing this again. You are a real asset to the steel brotherhood. See you soon.

I use the 8th pedal almost every time I use the C6th neck on a song. It has a classic sound that I really like on swing songs.

Though I'll be playing a push pull the night before at Dante's, I'll be bringing the old brown Pro 2 to the jam.

This is great news! Thanks Larry

Larry,

How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43.

Harley

Larry,

How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43.

Harley

Larry,

How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43.

Harley

Larry,

How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43.

Harley

1967 D-10 Rosewood
1970 D-10 Black
1970 S-10 Walnut

Bob, Russ and I are going to come tomorrow night.

John's funeral service will be this Tuesday, Feb 23rd at 3 pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Forest Grove. The address listed is 1660 Elm street.

Eric, I really don't know how you can tune straight up and sound so in tune. You're just lucky to be able to play all the lastest top forty noise. You are still my favorite local player. we'll talk so ...

Eric, you should learn to tune up correctly and play an Emmons push pull.

Old Felix

Probably won't see you at the Eagles.

Willie Williams is alive and well. I talked to him tonight after work, he lives in Battleground Wa. I was relieved to hear his voice after wondering all day if he had passed on.

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Topic: Dean Rankin
Harley James Replies: 6 Views: 3272	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 8 Jan 2023 10:07 am Subject: Dean Rankin
Harley James Replies: 6 Views: 3272	Sadly my long time friend Dean Rankin peacefully passed away at his home on January 3rd. He was a wonderful player and a generous person. I am missing him already.
Topic: Snap Ring Pliers
Harley James Replies: 20 Views: 3839	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jun 2022 4:17 pm Subject: Snap ring pliers
Harley James Replies: 20 Views: 3839	The ones that I use are something that my employer had in stock that work better than anything else I've tried. Knipex 46 21 A01 they're made in Germany. I saw some on ebay, they're still available.
Topic: Rodding My Sierra
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 2642	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2019 11:25 am Subject: Rodding My Sierra
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 2642	Charley, I'm pretty sure that your steel was a prototype from 74. I remember the tubular legs that went up thru the tops of the leg corners, none of the production guitars had that. Your guitar was ha ...
Topic: Rodding My Sierra
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 2642	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2019 10:19 am Subject: Rodding My Sierra
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 2642	I worked at Sierra 79-84 and I don't recall any setup manual for the 2 and 2 changer. Your changer was in my opinion, well balanced, whereas the 3 and 2 the lowers were long and stiff.
Topic: Rodding My Sierra
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 2642	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2019 7:22 am Subject: Rodding My Sierra
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 2642	You can use the 3 and 2 setup and it will be very close. The lowers might be different, but trial and error will prevail. S-10? D-10? Good Luck.
Topic: D# to C#
Harley James Replies: 15 Views: 2613	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Mar 2019 9:10 am Subject: D# to C#
Harley James Replies: 15 Views: 2613	Listen to Lloyd, he uses it all the time.
Topic: Pete Burak - Steel Stuff
Harley James Replies: 23 Views: 10112	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 3 Feb 2019 9:45 pm Subject: Pete Burak - Steel Stuff
Harley James Replies: 23 Views: 10112	Pete, I'm a big fan of yours, love that you're blazing your own trail.
Topic: Steel Shop in Roswell, NM?
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 1854	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Nov 2018 5:22 pm Subject: Roswell steel dealer
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 1854	I remember seeing a picture of him at his house with a Sierra that we built for him and he looked at that time to be in his fifties or early sixties to me. My guess is he's probably gone. I think he d ...
Topic: Steel Shop in Roswell, NM?
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 1854	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Nov 2018 3:40 pm Subject: Roswell steel dealer
Harley James Replies: 8 Views: 1854	When I worked at Sierra back in the late seventies there was a guy that bought some guitars for resale that lived in Roswell, his name was Lynn Woolrich as I recall. Hope this helps.
Topic: my new hatchet
Harley James Replies: 6 Views: 1918	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Dec 2017 12:43 pm Subject: my new hatchet
Harley James Replies: 6 Views: 1918	Stu, that thing is a stunning beauty. I'm sure the 6th neck sounds great, what about the 9th?
Topic: << Portland Steel Jam Jan 14th>> VIDEOS
Harley James Replies: 32 Views: 13572	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 21 Nov 2017 1:42 pm Subject: << Portland Steel Jam Jan 14th>> VIDEOS
Harley James Replies: 32 Views: 13572	Larry, thanks for doing this again. You are a real asset to the steel brotherhood. See you soon.
Topic: What is your relationship with the "boowah" pedal?
Harley James Replies: 24 Views: 7951	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 May 2016 11:43 am Subject: 8th pedal useage
Harley James Replies: 24 Views: 7951	I use the 8th pedal almost every time I use the C6th neck on a song. It has a classic sound that I really like on swing songs.
Topic: Portland Steel Jam Ponderosa Lounge May 3rd
Harley James Replies: 50 Views: 47437	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 6 Apr 2015 7:58 pm Subject: Portland Steel Jam Ponderosa Lounge May 3rd
Harley James Replies: 50 Views: 47437	Though I'll be playing a push pull the night before at Dante's, I'll be bringing the old brown Pro 2 to the jam.
Topic: Portland Steel Jam Ponderosa Lounge May 3rd
Harley James Replies: 50 Views: 47437	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 10 Mar 2015 9:22 pm Subject: Portland Steel Jam Ponderosa Lounge May 3rd
Harley James Replies: 50 Views: 47437	This is great news! Thanks Larry
Topic: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 May 2014 7:25 pm Subject: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Larry, How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43. Harley
Topic: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 May 2014 7:25 pm Subject: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Larry, How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43. Harley
Topic: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 May 2014 7:24 pm Subject: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Larry, How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43. Harley
Topic: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 May 2014 7:23 pm Subject: Portland Steel Jam Players Song List Vote
Harley James Replies: 28 Views: 9170	Larry, How about, 6,7,8,13,17,24,29,30,34,35,37 and 43. Harley
Topic: Let's Count Our Formite Emmons P/P's
Harley James Replies: 165 Views: 62558	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Apr 2013 8:46 pm Subject: Let's Count Our Formite Emmons P/P's
Harley James Replies: 165 Views: 62558	1967 D-10 Rosewood 1970 D-10 Black 1970 S-10 Walnut
Topic: Portland-Metro of Oregon, Steel players gathering.
Harley James Replies: 217 Views: 73146	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 9 Jan 2012 8:56 pm Subject: Portland-Metro of Oregon, Steel players gathering.
Harley James Replies: 217 Views: 73146	Bob, Russ and I are going to come tomorrow night.
Topic: John Carter passes
Harley James Replies: 19 Views: 9613	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 21 Feb 2010 9:45 am Subject: John Carter's Service
Harley James Replies: 19 Views: 9613	John's funeral service will be this Tuesday, Feb 23rd at 3 pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Forest Grove. The address listed is 1660 Elm street.
Topic: How would you rate yourself as a Steel Player?
Harley James Replies: 77 Views: 23773	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jan 2010 6:25 pm Subject: How would you rate yourself as a Steel Player?
Harley James Replies: 77 Views: 23773	Eric, I really don't know how you can tune straight up and sound so in tune. You're just lucky to be able to play all the lastest top forty noise. You are still my favorite local player. we'll talk so ...
Topic: How would you rate yourself as a Steel Player?
Harley James Replies: 77 Views: 23773	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jan 2010 4:51 pm Subject: How would you rate yourself as a Steel Player?
Harley James Replies: 77 Views: 23773	Eric, you should learn to tune up correctly and play an Emmons push pull. Old Felix
Topic: Oregon/Washington Jam 3/29
Harley James Replies: 84 Views: 22266	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 31 Mar 2009 6:06 am Subject: Eric West's Bird
Harley James Replies: 84 Views: 22266	Probably won't see you at the Eagles.
Topic: Wright Custom?
Harley James Replies: 26 Views: 15225	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2009 9:54 pm Subject: Wright Custom
Harley James Replies: 26 Views: 15225	Willie Williams is alive and well. I talked to him tonight after work, he lives in Battleground Wa. I was relieved to hear his voice after wondering all day if he had passed on.