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I was under the impression round-wound strings were not even widely available until 1967 or so. Steel flats were the main strings even on acoustics.

Am I off base on this?

Jaime

The Bronson brought $731.44 adding up all the parts. Looked like an early '40's Ric with 1 1/4" pick up that looked OK went for $850 on a buy it now. A 1938?? went for $950. Did this seller really ...

Stephan,

I have a Casino Elitist and a Gretsch 6122SP Country Classic, and both could break-up the bass at moderate levels. A friend has a AD30VT and his speaker went out and it was replaced under wa ...

Gerald,

I have the AD30VT and it works well. The programmable 2 channels are great. When you do your sound check and get the volume, tone, etc., set, program it to a channel and your done. When yo ...

Here is what started it all. You can have your very own copy of the Fry-Pan patent.
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/RICKENBACKER-LAP-STEEL-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-Patent_W0QQitemZ7403823156QQcategoryZ41439QQssPage ...

Brad wrote:

"I think it sounds more like a Fender Stratocaster than a lap steel."

Maybe that was what they were after since so many guitar players play slide on their Strats. Their marketing people ...

Gerald,

I filled with my MC with lots of fiberfill and it still had more than enough treble. Normally it would be something like the polarity on the speaker being reversed that is causing the diffe ...

Those are some different results than I got lining the walls with insulation. I just played my Casino Elite, Dynalap 8-string, Rick B6, and a Gibson SG through the MC and had to turn the treble down ...

Gerald,

I would fill the enclosure with the polyfil, but not pack it in there tight. Be careful not to block the port. The speaker does need to move some air. If it helps the bass, then you can star ...

Gerald,

It seemed like the bass on my MC just overdrove the speaker, kind of making it "fart out"(musical theory term!). I took a page out of the home stereo speakers book and lined the inside of the ...

Sitting in a movie theater watching Let It Be, I was first introduced to the lap steel in 1970. I do have a soft spot for the song "For You Blue" and Lennon, as well as the instrument. As a "Beatles ...

Jerry's passing was noted on Paul Harvey this morning. Jerry was noted along with Cline, Williams, and Atkins.
[url=http://www.paulharvey.com/index.php]http://www.paulharvey.com/index.php

Click on ...

Talked me into it as well. Can't wait to get the free harmonica! http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif

Jaime

Don't forget the $4.99 insurance required for your .99 cent guitar.

Jaime

My typer must of broke. I know its Aiello! http://steelguitarforum.com/redface.gif [This message was edited by Jaime Miller on 18 October 2004 at 04:00 PM.]

I took my 37 pat pend B6 to the Arlington Guitar Show this weekend to get a feel for value. It is in good shape. It is the one on Rick Aielo's site under restorations(Rick has it as a 1938 B6). In ...

Brad,

Congrats on your B6. Here is a link to Rick Aiello's site for the adjustment.
[url=http://www.horseshoemagnets.com/userfiles/ricky_height.rtf]http://www.horseshoemagnets.com/userfiles/ricky ...

Ian,

I was searching for some tuners for my B6 and ran across this site.
[url=http://www.mirabellaguitars.com/new_page_9.htm]http://www.mirabellaguitars.com/new_page_9.htm

They have a picture ...

As a new guy to steel guitars and the forum, Rick was invaluable in getting my Rick chrome plates and magnets chromed and magnetized. I sent him the worst looking magnets and plates, and they came b ...

I had heard the same thing about the Blue's Jr. and found they did address the problem a couple of years ago by changing the boards. I searched the [url=http://www.fenderforum.com]www.fenderforum.co ...

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Topic: Flat Wound Strings
Jaime Miller Replies: 39 Views: 7057	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Oct 2006 5:41 am Subject: Flat Wound Strings
Jaime Miller Replies: 39 Views: 7057	I was under the impression round-wound strings were not even widely available until 1967 or so. Steel flats were the main strings even on acoustics. Am I off base on this? Jaime
Topic: parted out Ricky
Jaime Miller Replies: 29 Views: 5339	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2006 4:16 pm Subject: parted out Ricky
Jaime Miller Replies: 29 Views: 5339	The Bronson brought $731.44 adding up all the parts. Looked like an early '40's Ric with 1 1/4" pick up that looked OK went for $850 on a buy it now. A 1938?? went for $950. Did this seller really ...
Topic: Lap Steel/Archtop guitar amp advice please
Jaime Miller Replies: 27 Views: 4852	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Jul 2006 1:38 pm Subject: Lap Steel/Archtop guitar amp advice please
Jaime Miller Replies: 27 Views: 4852	Stephan, I have a Casino Elitist and a Gretsch 6122SP Country Classic, and both could break-up the bass at moderate levels. A friend has a AD30VT and his speaker went out and it was replaced under wa ...
Topic: Lap Steel/Archtop guitar amp advice please
Jaime Miller Replies: 27 Views: 4852	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jul 2006 5:04 pm Subject: Lap Steel/Archtop guitar amp advice please
Jaime Miller Replies: 27 Views: 4852	Gerald, I have the AD30VT and it works well. The programmable 2 channels are great. When you do your sound check and get the volume, tone, etc., set, program it to a channel and your done. When yo ...
Topic: Bye Bye Horseshoes
Jaime Miller Replies: 53 Views: 6516	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 May 2006 4:15 pm Subject: Bye Bye Horseshoes
Jaime Miller Replies: 53 Views: 6516	Here is what started it all. You can have your very own copy of the Fry-Pan patent. [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/RICKENBACKER-LAP-STEEL-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-Patent_W0QQitemZ7403823156QQcategoryZ41439QQssPage ...
Topic: New Fender Six String Steel - Review
Jaime Miller Replies: 25 Views: 4752	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Sep 2005 3:43 pm Subject: New Fender Six String Steel - Review
Jaime Miller Replies: 25 Views: 4752	Brad wrote: "I think it sounds more like a Fender Stratocaster than a lap steel." Maybe that was what they were after since so many guitar players play slide on their Strats. Their marketing people ...
Topic: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Aug 2005 4:46 pm Subject: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Gerald, I filled with my MC with lots of fiberfill and it still had more than enough treble. Normally it would be something like the polarity on the speaker being reversed that is causing the diffe ...
Topic: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Aug 2005 6:22 pm Subject: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Those are some different results than I got lining the walls with insulation. I just played my Casino Elite, Dynalap 8-string, Rick B6, and a Gibson SG through the MC and had to turn the treble down ...
Topic: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Jul 2005 8:04 am Subject: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Gerald, I would fill the enclosure with the polyfil, but not pack it in there tight. Be careful not to block the port. The speaker does need to move some air. If it helps the bass, then you can star ...
Topic: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jul 2005 8:23 pm Subject: MicroCube replacement speaker - Will this work?
Jaime Miller Replies: 31 Views: 5479	Gerald, It seemed like the bass on my MC just overdrove the speaker, kind of making it "fart out"(musical theory term!). I took a page out of the home stereo speakers book and lined the inside of the ...
Topic: FYI: Hofner lap steel "like Lennon played"
Jaime Miller Replies: 19 Views: 10186	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2005 6:57 pm Subject: FYI: Hofner lap steel "like Lennon played"
Jaime Miller Replies: 19 Views: 10186	Sitting in a movie theater watching Let It Be, I was first introduced to the lap steel in 1970. I do have a soft spot for the song "For You Blue" and Lennon, as well as the instrument. As a "Beatles ...
Topic: Jerry Byrds passing on Paul Harvey
Jaime Miller Replies: 0 Views: 727	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Apr 2005 6:55 am Subject: Jerry Byrds passing on Paul Harvey
Jaime Miller Replies: 0 Views: 727	Jerry's passing was noted on Paul Harvey this morning. Jerry was noted along with Cline, Williams, and Atkins. [url=http://www.paulharvey.com/index.php]http://www.paulharvey.com/index.php Click on ...
Topic: Backpacker lap?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Apr 2005 10:13 am Subject: Backpacker lap?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1498	Talked me into it as well. Can't wait to get the free harmonica! http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif Jaime
Topic: Backpacker lap?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Apr 2005 7:12 am Subject: Backpacker lap?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1498	Don't forget the $4.99 insurance required for your .99 cent guitar. Jaime
Topic: Rickenbacher B6 PreWar Value?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1261	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Oct 2004 2:55 pm Subject: Rickenbacher B6 PreWar Value?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1261	My typer must of broke. I know its Aiello! http://steelguitarforum.com/redface.gif [This message was edited by Jaime Miller on 18 October 2004 at 04:00 PM.]
Topic: Rickenbacher B6 PreWar Value?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1261	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Oct 2004 2:50 pm Subject: Rickenbacher B6 PreWar Value?
Jaime Miller Replies: 8 Views: 1261	I took my 37 pat pend B6 to the Arlington Guitar Show this weekend to get a feel for value. It is in good shape. It is the one on Rick Aielo's site under restorations(Rick has it as a 1938 B6). In ...
Topic: Bakelite Rick B6 pickup height
Jaime Miller Replies: 2 Views: 728	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2004 5:25 pm Subject: Bakelite Rick B6 pickup height
Jaime Miller Replies: 2 Views: 728	Brad, Congrats on your B6. Here is a link to Rick Aiello's site for the adjustment. [url=http://www.horseshoemagnets.com/userfiles/ricky_height.rtf]http://www.horseshoemagnets.com/userfiles/ricky ...
Topic: Replacement tuners for Rickenbacher B7
Jaime Miller Replies: 9 Views: 2009	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Aug 2004 1:12 pm Subject: Replacement tuners for Rickenbacher B7
Jaime Miller Replies: 9 Views: 2009	Ian, I was searching for some tuners for my B6 and ran across this site. [url=http://www.mirabellaguitars.com/new_page_9.htm]http://www.mirabellaguitars.com/new_page_9.htm They have a picture ...
Topic: The Thomas Edison of Rickenbacher
Jaime Miller Replies: 39 Views: 5523	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 May 2004 1:51 pm Subject: The Thomas Edison of Rickenbacher
Jaime Miller Replies: 39 Views: 5523	As a new guy to steel guitars and the forum, Rick was invaluable in getting my Rick chrome plates and magnets chromed and magnetized. I sent him the worst looking magnets and plates, and they came b ...
Topic: Fender Blues Jr. Ap upgraded
Jaime Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1149	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 May 2004 3:10 pm Subject: Fender Blues Jr. Ap upgraded
Jaime Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1149	I had heard the same thing about the Blue's Jr. and found they did address the problem a couple of years ago by changing the boards. I searched the [url=http://www.fenderforum.com]www.fenderforum.co ...