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Topic: Quilter Super Block US | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 31 Views: 2900 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 1 Sep 2024 11:10 am Subject: Quilter Super Block US |
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I build my own amps... but I seldom use them anymore. I have a SBUS and at home I use the 24v supply and a 6 or 12" speaker f ... |
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Topic: Paradise Found (Hana) - recordings? | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 5 Views: 942 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Jun 2024 1:03 pm Subject: Paradise Found (Hana) - recordings? |
Joey,
I love Margie's version: https://youtu.be/c8-fgpwxmoc?si=Rnv25Q1XQTxPKJ_x. I was there for this recording. Margie passed away not long ago. |
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Topic: My new Clinesmith Joaquin D-8 | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 19 Views: 2331 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 May 2024 3:03 pm Subject: My new Clinesmith Joaquin D-8 |
Terrific, Roger! | |
Topic: 1924 Double neck Gibson L-5 with one Hawaiian neck | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 11 Views: 1703 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2024 2:27 pm Subject: 1924 Double neck Gibson L-5 with one Hawaiian neck |
Still a good joke… | |
Topic: Lap Steel case for a prewar Rickenbacher B6 | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 10 Views: 1093 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 21 Mar 2024 9:01 pm Subject: Lap Steel case for a prewar Rickenbacher B6 |
I use a baritone uke hard shell case for mine. A screwdriver to remove the accessory compartment and the neck support and Bob's Your Uncle! I put a pad on top because the case is too deep… the only ... | |
Topic: Favorite 8 string lap steel pickup for a fat mid range sound | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 10 Views: 1392 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Mar 2024 7:17 pm Subject: Favorite 8 string lap steel pickup for a fat mid range sound |
I agree with Nic on all that. Between the tone control and amp settings, I can usually get the Hawaiian sound I want. I was never successful with getting a sound I like with a Stringmaster, though. Fo ... | |
Topic: Quilter 101 Mini Reverb | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 0 Views: 459 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 8 Jul 2023 9:23 am Subject: Quilter 101 Mini Reverb |
Great condition (a few surface scratches on the top) and in perfect working order. This one is U.S. made. Iʻll include either a Quilter Block Case (first generation, in used, but good condition) or a ... | |
Topic: Red Hot Strings Workshop May 17 - 21 (Port Townsend, WA) | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 10 Views: 1624 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Apr 2023 8:04 pm Subject: Red Hot Strings Workshop May 17 - 21 (Port Townsend, WA) |
Can’t wait! | |
Topic: Finger picks, Thumb picks, etc ** ALL SOLD ** | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 5 Views: 1546 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Feb 2023 8:22 pm Subject: Finger picks, Thumb picks, etc ** ALL SOLD ** |
I don’t need any, but I just wanted to say that Acri finger picks are my favorites these days! Somebody should snag 'em! | |
Topic: Silicone Eyeglass Nose Pads for Finger Picks | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 6 Views: 1712 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Feb 2023 9:21 pm Subject: Silicone Eyeglass Nose Pads for Finger Picks |
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I used heat shrink tubing on the Dunlops at the bottom. I actually prefer the Acri picks due to the way they ... |
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Topic: How many players use Jules Ah See C13? | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 38 Views: 8805 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jan 2023 9:15 pm Subject: How many players use Jules Ah See C13? |
As another Alan Akaka student and Jules fanboy, I use this C13 primarily. | |
Topic: iReal Pro backing for non-pedal steel | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 12 Views: 2908 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jan 2023 8:47 pm Subject: iReal Pro backing for non-pedal steel |
(A few years later)
I finally forked out the dough for Band In a Box. I’m not competent with it yet, but have made a few backing tracks for practice and they sound great. It suits my purposes pret ... |
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Topic: National New Yorker and National Model 75 amp pair | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 15 Views: 4009 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Dec 2022 6:15 pm Subject: National New Yorker and National Model 75 amp pair |
It will be a string-through pickup with adjustable pole pieces, three per coil (the Valco string-through pickups have two coils). | |
Topic: National New Yorker and National Model 75 amp pair | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 15 Views: 4009 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 10 Dec 2022 11:47 am Subject: National New Yorker and National Model 75 amp pair |
Mike, I have 149G with the same appointments. Yours is cleaner, though! Classic guitars. | |
Topic: The key to life revealed in vintage ad | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 17 Views: 3022 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Oct 2022 8:32 pm Subject: The key to life revealed in vintage ad |
“… all come true”? Well, some, I suppose. | |
Topic: Clinesmith Steel Guitars Update | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 9 Views: 3020 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Sep 2022 6:36 pm Subject: Clinesmith Steel Guitars Update |
It was a thrill to drop in to see you last month and witness the remarkable progress you’ve made with the shop and the thousands of trees you’ve planted. You’re an inspiration as well as an outs ... | |
Topic: Tricone opinions please | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 55 Views: 20998 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Mar 2022 5:57 pm Subject: Tricone opinions please |
That maple bodied squareneck Tricone looks pretty nice. I wonder if it’s solid maple wood, veneer, or “photoflame”. I’ll be interested to hear impressions of these guitars. | |
Topic: Electronic Ear Plugs | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 4 Views: 1364 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Feb 2022 8:28 am Subject: Electronic Ear Plugs |
Bob, my audiologist recommended those to me. With live gigging a possibility, I’d be interested In trying them too. They amplify when things are quiet and attenuate when things are too loud. Theoret ... | |
Topic: THANK YOU from Deluxe34 | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 21 Views: 8314 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Dec 2021 9:00 am Subject: THANK YOU from Deluxe34 |
All the best on your journey, Mark. Thanks for all you’ve provided to me and to the community.
A favorite memory of mine from HSGA after I nervously fumbled a performance was you saying: “I li ... |
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Topic: "Lovely Hula Hands" on Magnatone | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 7 Views: 2245 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Nov 2021 12:36 pm Subject: "Lovely Hula Hands" on Magnatone |
Nice job, John! I’ve always pictured an Irish bar in Waikiki called “Lovely Houlihan’sâ€, but that’s just the way my mind works | |
Topic: Short blade thumb picks | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 12 Views: 6044 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 27 Oct 2021 12:15 pm Subject: Short blade thumb picks |
I love my BlueChip thumb pick, but the blade is too long, so I’m on the Fred Kelly Slick Pick train right now. I haven’t had the nerve to file down that expensive BlueChip. | |
Topic: Fender dual 6 IT'S HERE,YAH | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 11 Views: 4228 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Oct 2021 10:14 am Subject: Fender dual 6 IT'S HERE,YAH |
Congrats, Carl! I have a dual pro D6 and a D8. Can’t have too many! I think you’ll love it. | |
Topic: Just Received My Clinesmith Frypan! | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 58 Views: 17286 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Aug 2021 2:35 pm Subject: Just Received My Clinesmith Frypan! |
Congrats,Pete. You’ll love it. I have the first Frypan he shipped. | |
Topic: 1950 Fender | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 11 Views: 2612 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Aug 2021 7:59 am Subject: 1950 Fender |
Marc, it will be under one of the tuner pans. One day, while restringing, take off all eight strings and take a peek. I don’t remember if mine was the inside or outside neck. “TG†a ... | |
Topic: 1950 Fender | |
Jim Newberry Replies: 11 Views: 2612 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Aug 2021 9:21 pm Subject: 1950 Fender |
Congratulations! 1950 was a grand year. I’ve got her blonde sister.
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