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These are designed to be played standing. They also can convert to a guitsteel. You can see the double neck before and after the Spanish guitar is attached with thumb bolts.
PM me if you are interest ...

Yes I've built a bunch of combos. The ones I make come apart so you can just take your steel out to play if you want,

Oh yea and on the bottom end I run the thin strings threw some old brass ball ends set on the bridge and nut to shim the string up

I use an E13 on my 12 string (low to hi)
F# D E G# B C# E G# B C# E D On the bottom end the F# and D are thin strings pitched above and below the middle E. The D on the hi end is pitched just belo ...

Thanks Mike!
This sounds really good.

A paint brush.

Sounds real good! Keep them coming.

Yeah Man! That's awesome.

Thanks Andy, I just ordered one. And BTW I bought your Steel Guitar book 7 or 8 years ago and have gone through it many times. It's Great! I'll be pulling it out again to read the interviews with the ...

Dig this recording of Footie playing Pink Panther. He wrecked the house at the Second Sacred Steel Convention in Sanford. An unforgettable moment! Love that big Morley Rotary Wah.

Bob where an ...

Hey, Thanks fellas I appreciate it! I took this one out to the gig last night.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple1_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple_2_1. ...

Hey, Thanks fellas I appreciate it! I took this one out to the gig last night.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple1_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple_2_1. ...

You can play them sitting , standing or bolt on a guitar. What do ya think?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_9_string_2.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_double_neck ...

Here's a double that converts to a triple. I guess that counts
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_triple_neck_1.jpg

The double neck in my avatar has a couple of small dings and scratches from me giging with it. You could have it at a reduced rate. I also have two Console Grand's
From the late 40s/early 50s I'm not ...

Nic, I'm making double necks. I use Console Grand pickups. You can see and hear them on my website.
http://www.combotone.com/

Thanks Mark! The single necks on my website are set up so you can add a guitar or another single to make a double neck steel. They all have an input and output jack. The toggle switches the pickup and ...

Have a look at the instruments I designed and build.
You can also listen on the demo page. http://www.combotone.com/
Thanks

Have a look at the instruments I designed and build.
You can also listen on the demo page. http://www.combotone.com/
Thanks

My 9 string is e6 165316532 the 2 is 1 step up from the second 1. I've using the play little Walter harp licks.

Use a bullet bar all the time and take that tape off

I guess the b makes it e6

I haven't found Jerry using c6 on any Hank tunes. As far as I can tell it's all c# minor. Listen to end of his solo on Rootie Tootie he plays one sting at a time. I get hi to lo e c# g# e c# b Try thi ...

It's in G... No D Hmmm G... And D That's it It's in G and D Yep G and D

I have a steel that is 36" long and 11 1/2 wide can you tell me if it will fit in this gig bag
Thanks

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Topic: Recommendation needed - standing up
Jim Davies Replies: 14 Views: 2288	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2023 12:14 pm Subject: Recommendation needed - standing up
Jim Davies Replies: 14 Views: 2288	These are designed to be played standing. They also can convert to a guitsteel. You can see the double neck before and after the Spanish guitar is attached with thumb bolts. PM me if you are interest ...
Topic: anyone own a Ram double barrel ?
Jim Davies Replies: 5 Views: 2201	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Feb 2020 5:03 pm Subject: anyone own a Ram double barrel ?
Jim Davies Replies: 5 Views: 2201	Yes I've built a bunch of combos. The ones I make come apart so you can just take your steel out to play if you want,
Topic: maximize it
Jim Davies Replies: 20 Views: 4250	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2019 9:42 am Subject: maximize it
Jim Davies Replies: 20 Views: 4250	Oh yea and on the bottom end I run the thin strings threw some old brass ball ends set on the bridge and nut to shim the string up
Topic: maximize it
Jim Davies Replies: 20 Views: 4250	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2019 9:35 am Subject: maximize it
Jim Davies Replies: 20 Views: 4250	I use an E13 on my 12 string (low to hi) F# D E G# B C# E G# B C# E D On the bottom end the F# and D are thin strings pitched above and below the middle E. The D on the hi end is pitched just belo ...
Topic: Free Steelonious download for Monkâ€™s birthday (10/10)
Jim Davies Replies: 16 Views: 4167	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Oct 2018 11:20 am Subject: Free Steelonious download for Monkâ€™s birthday (10/10)
Jim Davies Replies: 16 Views: 4167	Thanks Mike! This sounds really good.
Topic: what do you use to clean under the strings?
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 2859	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Aug 2018 7:04 am Subject: what do you use to clean under the strings?
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 2859	A paint brush.
Topic: Lady Bird. Eharp / Alkire tuning
Jim Davies Replies: 30 Views: 7523	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Apr 2018 4:49 am Subject: Lady Bird. Eharp / Alkire tuning
Jim Davies Replies: 30 Views: 7523	Sounds real good! Keep them coming.
Topic: Steely Dan's "Josie" on 8-string Lap Steel
Jim Davies Replies: 15 Views: 4246	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Dec 2017 7:02 pm Subject: Steely Dan's "Josie" on 8-string Lap Steel
Jim Davies Replies: 15 Views: 4246	Yeah Man! That's awesome.
Topic: Reggie 'Footie' Covington
Jim Davies Replies: 10 Views: 2298	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2017 4:08 am Subject: Reggie 'Footie' Covington
Jim Davies Replies: 10 Views: 2298	Thanks Andy, I just ordered one. And BTW I bought your Steel Guitar book 7 or 8 years ago and have gone through it many times. It's Great! I'll be pulling it out again to read the interviews with the ...
Topic: Reggie 'Footie' Covington
Jim Davies Replies: 10 Views: 2298	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2017 2:59 pm Subject: Reggie 'Footie' Covington
Jim Davies Replies: 10 Views: 2298	Dig this recording of Footie playing Pink Panther. He wrecked the house at the Second Sacred Steel Convention in Sanford. An unforgettable moment! Love that big Morley Rotary Wah. Bob where an ...
Topic: Check these steels out......
Jim Davies Replies: 26 Views: 8841	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Nov 2017 5:38 am Subject: Check these steels out......
Jim Davies Replies: 26 Views: 8841	Hey, Thanks fellas I appreciate it! I took this one out to the gig last night. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple1_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple_2_1. ...
Topic: Check these steels out......
Jim Davies Replies: 26 Views: 8841	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:55 pm Subject: Check these steels out......
Jim Davies Replies: 26 Views: 8841	Hey, Thanks fellas I appreciate it! I took this one out to the gig last night. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple1_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_maple_2_1. ...
Topic: Check these steels out......
Jim Davies Replies: 26 Views: 8841	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Nov 2017 11:04 am Subject: Check these steels out......
Jim Davies Replies: 26 Views: 8841	You can play them sitting , standing or bolt on a guitar. What do ya think? http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_9_string_2.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_double_neck ...
Topic: Show us your Fender triple necks-or other brands too !
Jim Davies Replies: 59 Views: 15890	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Oct 2017 8:30 am Subject: Show us your Fender triple necks-or other brands too !
Jim Davies Replies: 59 Views: 15890	Here's a double that converts to a triple. I guess that counts http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5978_triple_neck_1.jpg
Topic: Any new-but-reasonable options for console steels?
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 4571	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Oct 2017 3:12 pm Subject: Any new-but-reasonable options for console steels?
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 4571	The double neck in my avatar has a couple of small dings and scratches from me giging with it. You could have it at a reduced rate. I also have two Console Grand's From the late 40s/early 50s I'm not ...
Topic: Any new-but-reasonable options for console steels?
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 4571	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2017 12:57 pm Subject: Any new-but-reasonable options for console steels?
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 4571	Nic, I'm making double necks. I use Console Grand pickups. You can see and hear them on my website. http://www.combotone.com/
Topic: Combo Tone Modular Steel Guitars
Jim Davies Replies: 2 Views: 3871	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 14 Oct 2017 10:47 am Subject: Combo Tone Modular Steel Guitars
Jim Davies Replies: 2 Views: 3871	Thanks Mark! The single necks on my website are set up so you can add a guitar or another single to make a double neck steel. They all have an input and output jack. The toggle switches the pickup and ...
Topic: Combo Tone Modular Steel Guitars
Jim Davies Replies: 2 Views: 3871	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 14 Oct 2017 8:12 am Subject: Combo Tone Modular Steel Guitars
Jim Davies Replies: 2 Views: 3871	Have a look at the instruments I designed and build. You can also listen on the demo page. http://www.combotone.com/ Thanks
Topic: Combo Tone Modular Steel Guitars
Jim Davies Replies: 0 Views: 1169	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2017 8:05 am Subject: Combo Tone Modular Steel Guitars
Jim Davies Replies: 0 Views: 1169	Have a look at the instruments I designed and build. You can also listen on the demo page. http://www.combotone.com/ Thanks
Topic: Can't get away from a 6th
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 5265	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2016 5:12 pm Subject: Can't get away from a 6th
Jim Davies Replies: 11 Views: 5265	My 9 string is e6 165316532 the 2 is 1 step up from the second 1. I've using the play little Walter harp licks.
Topic: Bar Control Tips
Jim Davies Replies: 31 Views: 9508	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Sep 2016 7:52 am Subject: Bar Control Tips
Jim Davies Replies: 31 Views: 9508	Use a bullet bar all the time and take that tape off
Topic: Don Helms
Jim Davies Replies: 53 Views: 37432	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 May 2016 3:25 pm Subject: Don Helms
Jim Davies Replies: 53 Views: 37432	I guess the b makes it e6
Topic: Don Helms
Jim Davies Replies: 53 Views: 37432	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 May 2016 3:08 pm Subject: Don Helms
Jim Davies Replies: 53 Views: 37432	I haven't found Jerry using c6 on any Hank tunes. As far as I can tell it's all c# minor. Listen to end of his solo on Rootie Tootie he plays one sting at a time. I get hi to lo e c# g# e c# b Try thi ...
Topic: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Jim Davies Replies: 131 Views: 61298	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Jan 2016 5:51 pm Subject: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Jim Davies Replies: 131 Views: 61298	It's in G... No D Hmmm G... And D That's it It's in G and D Yep G and D
Topic: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Jim Davies Replies: 24 Views: 10496	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2015 12:49 pm Subject: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Jim Davies Replies: 24 Views: 10496	I have a steel that is 36" long and 11 1/2 wide can you tell me if it will fit in this gig bag Thanks