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For what it's worth, last fall when I took the plunge I spoke to Al about this Brisco Bud. Hearing that I'd played lap-steel (of various flavours) for over 20 years he told me that the Bud was too muc ...

Thanks for all the tips, thanks folks!
I was sitting with a skew, at the 15th, as suggested.
I've raised my seat a bit higher, and lowered the pedals significantly...
Lowering the pedals has made ...

Resurrecting this from the dead, but I'm curious if you still have this for sale...?

Hi,
About a month ago I got my first PSG -- a nice Carter (pro) S10.
I've been playing a lot and find myself stiff and sore, and I'm not sure about the ergonomics...

For a seat, am I correct tha ...

On the Justice website (http://www.justicesteelguitars.com/) would this be the Jr or the Pro S10?

Thanks

I put on three knee levers from other stray parts. It’s in Extended Don Helms E6. I’m always https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1589_B21CD5744FC34CB5847070B59175E29C_1.jpg

Interesti ...

Sounds great, Doug!
What is Eadd9 on a 6 string?
I'd like to try it on my 8 Smile

All of my steel guitars, no matter how many strings, now have G B D F# A D strings - my 6-string lap tuning of choice. The 8-string non-pedal and 10-string pedal steels all add to that.

I've been l ...

Somewhat related, playing with 8-string high-g C6 (ACEGaceg), what strings would you target for those 'pedal'-sounding bends?
I find I tend to raise the E's up to F, and occasionally the G's to A (th ...

I'm not entirely sure I understand, but are you looking to increase the break angle? If so, you need a higher nut, or more peghead angle.
If this weren't a prototype unit, I'd suggest you scarf a new ...

PM'd about the B-25

Thanks for the thoughts, Bill.
Don't worry, I'm not planning to switch to the dark side anytime soon Smile

But, I'm inquisitive and curious why exactly that is...
What is it about a pedal steel that ...

Thanks, Dale!
Those settings are remarkably similar to what I've settled on, actually.
Do you happen to know if that's what he uses for lap, or pedal, or both?

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com ...

Thanks for the insights, David -- that's maybe what I'm hearing... I feel like it's a bit more of a growl or something that normally I'd attribute to scale length, but that argument fails when the sca ...

Hi, I play a home-built 8-string lap, a sort of "stringmaster" clone (24.5" scale, with this 'stringmaster style' pickup: http://www.vintagevibeguitars.com/pickup_lap.html)

I recentl ...

... I was able to zoom in on my computer and I think i've got the gist of it.
Is the idea that the front bolts bottom out on the bridge itself?

How about making your own? I've built and fitted a fair few, check the attached pics. Most parts off the shelf at the hardware store

Tony, I'm really impressed!
I'm building a lap steel right no ...

Hi guys!

I'm building a new 8-string lap steel and I've been thinking about going with equally spaced strings (3/8") at both the nut and bridge.

On both my old bakelite rick and my dobro th ...

Sold, donation incoming. Thanks.

It's finally time to sell my Goldtone Beard 8-string reso... Just in time for Christmas Smile

I had lots of fun with it -- it's a *great* sounding guitar -- but my musical direction changed and I need ...

... ping?

Hi... Any idea how old it is?
Has it had any recent tune-ups, etc?

Does it come with a case?
Strap? (I just ask because I see it on the headstock in the photo..)

Also, do you have any sound cl ...

A couple years back Mark made me a stand for my bakelite.
Great stand!

I *believe* Mark went even further and built me one that was close to 30 degrees, as my main motivation was to play while sta ...

Sigh, now I'm thinking it might be fun to shift everything down a string, get rid of the low E and add a high G at the top, instead... so, low to high GBDEGBDG
It might be an interesting drone (banjo ...

Hah, good one Howard Smile

So far having the E in the middle doesn't bother me -- I kinda like it, as I got pretty used to having strings one full tone apart in the other tuning, and besides, I don't ...

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Topic: The Brisco Bud opinions
James Inkster Replies: 10 Views: 2418	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2023 2:19 pm Subject: The Brisco Bud opinions
James Inkster Replies: 10 Views: 2418	For what it's worth, last fall when I took the plunge I spoke to Al about this Brisco Bud. Hearing that I'd played lap-steel (of various flavours) for over 20 years he told me that the Bud was too muc ...
Topic: Fitting a PSG
James Inkster Replies: 8 Views: 2557	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Oct 2022 6:11 pm Subject: Fitting a PSG
James Inkster Replies: 8 Views: 2557	Thanks for all the tips, thanks folks! I was sitting with a skew, at the 15th, as suggested. I've raised my seat a bit higher, and lowered the pedals significantly... Lowering the pedals has made ...
Topic: JD Aura Pedal
James Inkster Replies: 2 Views: 995	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 30 Oct 2022 7:56 am Subject: JD Aura Pedal
James Inkster Replies: 2 Views: 995	Resurrecting this from the dead, but I'm curious if you still have this for sale...?
Topic: Fitting a PSG
James Inkster Replies: 8 Views: 2557	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Oct 2022 7:33 am Subject: Fitting a PSG
James Inkster Replies: 8 Views: 2557	Hi, About a month ago I got my first PSG -- a nice Carter (pro) S10. I've been playing a lot and find myself stiff and sore, and I'm not sure about the ergonomics... For a seat, am I correct tha ...
Topic: S-10 Justice 3x4, loaded with options -sold
James Inkster Replies: 7 Views: 1962	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 18 Aug 2022 10:54 am Subject: S-10 Justice 3x4, loaded with options -sold
James Inkster Replies: 7 Views: 1962	On the Justice website (http://www.justicesteelguitars.com/) would this be the Jr or the Pro S10? Thanks
Topic: Do I really need pedals?
James Inkster Replies: 21 Views: 5326	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jul 2022 1:07 pm Subject: Do I really need pedals?
James Inkster Replies: 21 Views: 5326	I put on three knee levers from other stray parts. It’s in Extended Don Helms E6. I’m always https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1589_B21CD5744FC34CB5847070B59175E29C_1.jpg Interesti ...
Topic: New Video -- Half As Much
James Inkster Replies: 19 Views: 3539	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2022 2:04 pm Subject: New Video -- Half As Much
James Inkster Replies: 19 Views: 3539	Sounds great, Doug! What is Eadd9 on a 6 string? I'd like to try it on my 8
Topic: Do I really need pedals?
James Inkster Replies: 21 Views: 5326	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jun 2022 1:25 pm Subject: Do I really need pedals?
James Inkster Replies: 21 Views: 5326	All of my steel guitars, no matter how many strings, now have G B D F# A D strings - my 6-string lap tuning of choice. The 8-string non-pedal and 10-string pedal steels all add to that. I've been l ...
Topic: Behind the bar bends - how long did it take you to master?
James Inkster Replies: 27 Views: 9693	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jun 2021 10:42 am Subject: Behind the bar bends - how long did it take you to master?
James Inkster Replies: 27 Views: 9693	Somewhat related, playing with 8-string high-g C6 (ACEGaceg), what strings would you target for those 'pedal'-sounding bends? I find I tend to raise the E's up to F, and occasionally the G's to A (th ...
Topic: FIRST LAP STEEL BUILD - great fun then major bummer
James Inkster Replies: 15 Views: 3915	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Feb 2021 2:44 pm Subject: FIRST LAP STEEL BUILD - great fun then major bummer
James Inkster Replies: 15 Views: 3915	I'm not entirely sure I understand, but are you looking to increase the break angle? If so, you need a higher nut, or more peghead angle. If this weren't a prototype unit, I'd suggest you scarf a new ...
Topic: 1983 Gibson Invader. 1954 Gibson L-50 , 1961 B25 Cherry
James Inkster Replies: 4 Views: 16301	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 4 Feb 2021 8:24 am Subject: 1983 Gibson Invader. 1954 Gibson L-50 , 1961 B25 Cherry
James Inkster Replies: 4 Views: 16301	PM'd about the B-25
Topic: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2021 7:44 pm Subject: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Thanks for the thoughts, Bill. Don't worry, I'm not planning to switch to the dark side anytime soon But, I'm inquisitive and curious why exactly that is... What is it about a pedal steel that ...
Topic: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2021 7:41 pm Subject: Re: 112 settings
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Thanks, Dale! Those settings are remarkably similar to what I've settled on, actually. Do you happen to know if that's what he uses for lap, or pedal, or both? https://bb.steelguitarforum.com ...
Topic: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2021 7:40 pm Subject: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Thanks for the insights, David -- that's maybe what I'm hearing... I feel like it's a bit more of a growl or something that normally I'd attribute to scale length, but that argument fails when the sca ...
Topic: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2021 10:30 am Subject: Pedal-steel 'sound' on a Nashville 112
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 2809	Hi, I play a home-built 8-string lap, a sort of "stringmaster" clone (24.5" scale, with this 'stringmaster style' pickup: http://www.vintagevibeguitars.com/pickup_lap.html) I recentl ...
Topic: String bender options for lap?
James Inkster Replies: 26 Views: 15784	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jun 2020 10:02 am Subject: String bender options for lap?
James Inkster Replies: 26 Views: 15784	... I was able to zoom in on my computer and I think i've got the gist of it. Is the idea that the front bolts bottom out on the bridge itself?
Topic: String bender options for lap?
James Inkster Replies: 26 Views: 15784	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jun 2020 9:11 am Subject: String bender options for lap?
James Inkster Replies: 26 Views: 15784	How about making your own? I've built and fitted a fair few, check the attached pics. Most parts off the shelf at the hardware store Tony, I'm really impressed! I'm building a lap steel right no ...
Topic: Disadvantages to equal-spaced strings (nut and bridge)
James Inkster Replies: 12 Views: 3987	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Feb 2019 11:18 am Subject: Disadvantages to equal-spaced strings (nut and bridge)
James Inkster Replies: 12 Views: 3987	Hi guys! I'm building a new 8-string lap steel and I've been thinking about going with equally spaced strings (3/8") at both the nut and bridge. On both my old bakelite rick and my dobro th ...
Topic: Paul Beard Signature Goldtone 8 String Resophonic Guitar
James Inkster Replies: 2 Views: 1688	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 19 Nov 2013 2:59 pm Subject: Paul Beard Signature Goldtone 8 String Resophonic Guitar
James Inkster Replies: 2 Views: 1688	Sold, donation incoming. Thanks.
Topic: Paul Beard Signature Goldtone 8 String Resophonic Guitar
James Inkster Replies: 2 Views: 1688	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 13 Nov 2013 11:52 am Subject: Paul Beard Signature Goldtone 8 String Resophonic Guitar
James Inkster Replies: 2 Views: 1688	It's finally time to sell my Goldtone Beard 8-string reso... Just in time for Christmas I had lots of fun with it -- it's a great sounding guitar -- but my musical direction changed and I need ...
Topic: Beard Vintage R Dobro PRICE DROP
James Inkster Replies: 24 Views: 13642	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Sep 2013 12:05 pm Subject: Beard Vintage R Dobro PRICE DROP
James Inkster Replies: 24 Views: 13642	... ping?
Topic: Beard Vintage R Dobro PRICE DROP
James Inkster Replies: 24 Views: 13642	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 31 Aug 2013 7:10 pm Subject: Beard Vintage R Dobro PRICE DROP
James Inkster Replies: 24 Views: 13642	Hi... Any idea how old it is? Has it had any recent tune-ups, etc? Does it come with a case? Strap? (I just ask because I see it on the headstock in the photo..) Also, do you have any sound cl ...
Topic: ROEDER STANDS-----FLAT or ANGLED
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 3198	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2013 1:37 pm Subject: ROEDER STANDS-----FLAT or ANGLED
James Inkster Replies: 9 Views: 3198	A couple years back Mark made me a stand for my bakelite. Great stand! I believe Mark went even further and built me one that was close to 30 degrees, as my main motivation was to play while sta ...
Topic: 8-string dobro instruction...
James Inkster Replies: 11 Views: 4175	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jan 2013 12:02 pm Subject: 8-string dobro instruction...
James Inkster Replies: 11 Views: 4175	Sigh, now I'm thinking it might be fun to shift everything down a string, get rid of the low E and add a high G at the top, instead... so, low to high GBDEGBDG It might be an interesting drone (banjo ...
Topic: 8-string dobro instruction...
James Inkster Replies: 11 Views: 4175	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jan 2013 8:26 am Subject: 8-string dobro instruction...
James Inkster Replies: 11 Views: 4175	Hah, good one Howard So far having the E in the middle doesn't bother me -- I kinda like it, as I got pretty used to having strings one full tone apart in the other tuning, and besides, I don't ...