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  Topic: Firefox
Howard Parker

Replies: 7
Views: 503

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 7 Nov 2024 7:58 am   Subject: Firefox
Unknown without me sitting down at your computer. The ads were caused by clicking on a bogus link most likely.

You don't say what the computer/operating system is. Have a malware detector installed ...
  Topic: Firefox
Howard Parker

Replies: 7
Views: 503

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 7 Nov 2024 6:30 am   Subject: Firefox
That does not sound like Firefox. If you want to install a clean copy from scratch [url=https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]you can download for your device here!

hp
  Topic: Copycat playing?
Howard Parker

Replies: 18
Views: 1293

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 5 Nov 2024 7:44 am   Subject: Copycat playing?
Auldridge told me that he tried his hardest to sound like Josh Graves.

- and- He couldn't.

That's when he became "Mike Auldridge".

That sent me a powerful message.

Sure, he was a ...
  Topic: Copycat playing?
Howard Parker

Replies: 18
Views: 1293

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 5 Nov 2024 7:32 am   Subject: Copycat playing?

After the melody I have things on my mind I want to play or that just come out of me that aren't taken directly from other players.
When I do that it's not what anyone is listening for. But I like ...
  Topic: Copycat playing?
Howard Parker

Replies: 18
Views: 1293

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 5 Nov 2024 6:48 am   Subject: Copycat playing?
There's only one Jerry, Miles, Charlie, etc.

Be different and be Rich. Be original.

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Reminds me of a time when after playing an _original_ dobro instrumental a guy says to me "That's no ...
  Topic: Tabs for Dobro
Howard Parker

Replies: 5
Views: 466

PostForum Section: Music   Posted: 2 Nov 2024 9:10 am   Subject: Tabs for Dobro
If you look just below the tune link there's another link for TABLEDIT to download.
  Topic: Best intro resonator
Howard Parker

Replies: 12
Views: 1034

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 1 Nov 2024 5:29 pm   Subject: Best intro resonator
We're talking wood body, dobro style, spider bridge guitars? If so:

I live/play/work in the dobro world and stand by 2 recommendations for new, entry level dobros:

First favorites are the Gold T ...
  Topic: When strangers meet..
Howard Parker

Replies: 2
Views: 431

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 31 Oct 2024 7:15 am   Subject: When strangers meet..
When a dobro dude from Washington state shows up at a bluegrass jam in Frederick MD and after an introduction we discover our mutual connection with the Steel Guitar Forum.

A pleasure meeting you, ...
  Topic: E9 string sets with 12 for 3rd string?
Howard Parker

Replies: 7
Views: 523

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 30 Oct 2024 6:18 am   Subject: E9 string sets with 12 for 3rd string?
All unwound/plain strings are steel. The nickel refers to the wrapped/wound strings only.
  Topic: IBMA Foundation Scholarship Announcement
Howard Parker

Replies: 1
Views: 512

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 1 Oct 2024 7:43 am   Subject: IBMA Foundation Scholarship Announcement
For the college aged considering resonator/steel guitar as an educational or career path.

[url=https://bluegrasstoday.com/two-new-scholarships-from-the-ibma-foundation/]Please read this.

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  Topic: Can't Log In To A Site
Howard Parker

Replies: 5
Views: 2336

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 21 Sep 2024 7:28 am   Subject: Can't Log In To A Site
Jon,

If you can login in safe mode or incognito mode I'd check and make sure your extenuation are up to date and are still officially supported by FF.

Other than that.. Something in security se ...
  Topic: Footwear?
Howard Parker

Replies: 29
Views: 2506

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Aug 2024 6:26 am   Subject: Footwear?
Matt,

As you can see there's really no definitive answer.

If you can execute in hiking boots, go for it. If socks is your thing, just play away.

Brands, types of footwear that work for you? ...
  Topic: Tuners for Crafters?
Howard Parker

Replies: 9
Views: 1347

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 23 Aug 2024 6:09 am   Subject: Tuners for Crafters?
Perhaps [url=https://grotro.com/product/deluxe-guitar-machines-133-series/]Grovers!!

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  Topic: Nobody having this?
Howard Parker

Replies: 5
Views: 1646

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 22 Aug 2024 6:31 am   Subject: Nobody having this?
I'd run a manual scan and see what it detects. What anti-malware software? Malwarebytes ?

Exactly what does the popup say?

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  Topic: Nobody having this?
Howard Parker

Replies: 5
Views: 1646

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 21 Aug 2024 12:14 pm   Subject: Nobody having this?
Without knowing computer or operating system (Win 10?) I can only generalize to say that 98% of the "MS" popups that I see commandeering a computer are fake malware.

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  Topic: The Value of Over-Packing
Howard Parker

Replies: 13
Views: 1671

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 19 Aug 2024 8:25 am   Subject: The Value of Over-Packing
Spare everything, including a few critical steel parts.

I over pack and am more than a tad anal in this regard.

hp
  Topic: What Mic for micing dobro
Howard Parker

Replies: 15
Views: 2157

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 16 Aug 2024 10:27 am   Subject: What Mic for micing dobro
Ribbon for recording? Sure.

For live performance???? Not so much.

Want a simple upgrade from your SM57? I recommend the Shure beta57 dynamic. Economical & rugged!

hp
  Topic: square neck resonator playing standing
Howard Parker

Replies: 8
Views: 1499

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 15 Aug 2024 7:45 am   Subject: square neck resonator playing standing
My only suggestion is to get a strap designed for square neck playing and NOT a standard guitar strap, which tend to be too flimsy from a stability standpoint.

Example is

[url=https://www.resop ...
  Topic: Basic Toolbox for working on your own guitars
Howard Parker

Replies: 18
Views: 2652

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 30 Jul 2024 2:58 pm   Subject: Basic Toolbox for working on your own guitars
Some of the specifics depend on the type & size of fasteners your particular guitar(s) uses.

All the previous info is useful.

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  Topic: G#’s Keep Breaking
Howard Parker

Replies: 16
Views: 1991

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Jul 2024 5:21 am   Subject: G#’s Keep Breaking
If breaking at the changer end you can start by checking for burrs,grooves, rough spots on the finger as well as where the string ball physically attaches..

Good luck.

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  Topic: G#’s Keep Breaking
Howard Parker

Replies: 16
Views: 1991

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Jul 2024 4:53 am   Subject: G#’s Keep Breaking
The key question is __WHERE__ are they breaking? The changer end, the roller nut, tuning machine...or?

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  Topic: Good Resonator Setup and Pickup Installer
Howard Parker

Replies: 7
Views: 1824

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Jul 2024 11:30 am   Subject: Good Resonator Setup and Pickup Installer
Beard does do "by appointment" but the backlog, last I checked" was several months out. You get on the list and wait for the call.

Bobby Wright in NC has an excellent reputation but ...
  Topic: Sarno, Black Box Trade?
Howard Parker

Replies: 10
Views: 1598

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 26 Jul 2024 8:00 am   Subject: Re: Huh?
That and a Nickel el git you a coffee with cream!

I'll take mine black! LOL!!
  Topic: Slide 8-String vs. 6-String, and 8-string in open G.
Howard Parker

Replies: 9
Views: 2285

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Jul 2024 6:54 am   Subject: Slide 8-String vs. 6-String, and 8-string in open G.
On the tuning question, there's no real way to respond without knowing what your knowledge is.

As a player of bluegrass dobro, 8 string G6 dobro and lapsteel 6/8 I can tell you that the right hand ...
  Topic: Sarno, Black Box Trade?
Howard Parker

Replies: 10
Views: 1598

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 26 Jul 2024 6:36 am   Subject: Sarno, Black Box Trade?
"Best sound"?

No such thing! Smile
 
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