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Late reply - I lube ALL moving parts (after flushing all oil out if there was any used - using naphtha.

I use nothing but oil-free Teflon lube. You have to be careful buying Tri-Flo, as there's an ...

What would be a good choice for a new narrow mount pickup in the 15-16.5 ohm range?
No one has any Lawrence, 505,605, 610 or E-66
What is this world coming to? LOL
WC

And what do you mean by ...

Regardless of the connector (or variable resistor) type you should never use "contact cleaner" alone.

In potentiometers and faders cleaner removes the oils needed for corrosion resistance ...

Some folks don't understand why Klon Centaurs (and the following KTR) are so valuable - but I have had one in my signal chain for 23 years. I sold the Centaur to pay a $5500 property tax bill and use ...

I'll add this - refinishing or finish damage that's severe can drop the value 25-30% (refinishing reduces the value by 50% on six strings!).

When asking for help with values it's almost impossible ...

Stainless steel strings tend to make most Kay and other low-budget lap steels and guitars sound very brittle. I find pure nickel wrap to be smoother on those types of guitars.

Does the pickup have ...

What would be a good choice for a new narrow mount pickup in the 15-16.5 ohm range?
No one has any Lawrence, 505,605, 610 or E-66
What is this world coming to? LOL
WC

The DC resistance is relat ...

The problem is you want a discussion of something you know to be untrue.

As I agree that the statement is a crock, it'd difficult to refute Te only thing you can do with the hands is play cleanly ...

Reverb "sold" prices are an excellent resource, and my Vintage Guitar Price Guide never seems to make it back to the shelf it's used so much!

For the vintage gear use the Vintage Guitar Price Guide; then Reverb and eBay's "sold" prices as a general guide.

"Asking" prices are meaningless. Anyone can list a $150 Japane ...

NEVER REFINISH A VINTAGE GUITAR. IT WILL REDUCE THE VALUE BY 25-50%

I have 2 or those - the wear is minimal - just discoloration like yours and adds to the history of the instrument. The first thi ...

You can get an incredible 1940's/50's Epiphone Electro in that price range - an excellent guitar that will increase in value!

Value to a vintage collector: $100 in parts value only

This is based on the limited pictures - in order to properly value lap steels there need to be clear, hi-res pictures of:

full top
full b ...

LEAVE IT ALONE!

First - it is not a Stringmaster - it's a (if a double neck) Dual-8 (or "Dual Eight") Professional. They were made from the late 40's to the early 50's, and any unneeded ...

"In the hands" is the meaningless suggestion used in every style in the 6 string world as well. "Style" is in the hands -n different versions of "touch" are NOT tone - t ...

Damn. Just...hell, we're losing so many wonderful people . Everyone goes sometimes, but....

Crying or Very sad

I've found most modern pedal steel pickups are wound to a very high DC resistance - in the 15-20k ohms range. This measurement alone doesn't always indicate the type of tone you're describing, but i ...

I serviced one a couple weeks ago for a local guitar store (cleaned/lubed electronics, de-gunked it lightly buffed the finish and metal) and inspected it for originality.

I checked the ferrules o ...

Reviving this old thread out of pure curiosity (and because...even though I don't play 10 string steels, just my trusty 9+2 Fender 400 "Sneakycaster II" - and because I keep hoping I'll stum ...

I've been playing resophonics for over 40 years - it's never been an issue. I just picked up my Appy and there basically isn't any significant sound from lower strings on pulloffs - and most are play ...

VERY few brands actually manufacture plain strings - it involves"drawing" wire under heat/pressure from bar stock down to the wire diameter. Virtually NO small brands do (they buy raw wire ...

I sat in (on regular guitar) with a couple country-rock bands where a lead player would switch to one for specific songs .

The purpose was to play simple A/B pedal ankle rolls, use a pedal like a b ...

With no case $500 max.

Watch is on the wrong arm?

I've always worn mine on the left wrist. So does every band member and friend I could find pics of. The only ones I know offhand that wear a watch on the right wrist ar ...

Yes Bill Keith. One exception: Ralph Mooney played on Youngs "Old Ways".

NOT "Bill" - it was "BEN"!

Different guys.

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Topic: Lubrication routines?
Jim Sliff Replies: 27 Views: 13923	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Nov 2023 4:14 pm Subject: Lubrication routines?
Jim Sliff Replies: 27 Views: 13923	Late reply - I lube ALL moving parts (after flushing all oil out if there was any used - using naphtha. I use nothing but oil-free Teflon lube. You have to be careful buying Tri-Flo, as there's an ...
Topic: Please Close
Jim Sliff Replies: 12 Views: 2854	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Sep 2023 5:51 pm Subject: Re: Looking for a pickup (not for bedoom players) please
Jim Sliff Replies: 12 Views: 2854	What would be a good choice for a new narrow mount pickup in the 15-16.5 ohm range? No one has any Lawrence, 505,605, 610 or E-66 What is this world coming to? LOL WC And what do you mean by ...
Topic: Solution to some Peavey Amplifier Problems
Jim Sliff Replies: 6 Views: 1764	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Sep 2023 11:30 am Subject: Solution to some Peavey Amplifier Problems
Jim Sliff Replies: 6 Views: 1764	Regardless of the connector (or variable resistor) type you should never use "contact cleaner" alone. In potentiometers and faders cleaner removes the oils needed for corrosion resistance ...
Topic: I'm done with tone chasing
Jim Sliff Replies: 7 Views: 2142	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Sep 2023 11:16 am Subject: I'm done with tone chasing
Jim Sliff Replies: 7 Views: 2142	Some folks don't understand why Klon Centaurs (and the following KTR) are so valuable - but I have had one in my signal chain for 23 years. I sold the Centaur to pay a $5500 property tax bill and use ...
Topic: 1957 Fender D-8 Blondie Value?
Jim Sliff Replies: 26 Views: 7033	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Sep 2023 10:50 am Subject: 1957 Fender D-8 Blondie Value?
Jim Sliff Replies: 26 Views: 7033	I'll add this - refinishing or finish damage that's severe can drop the value 25-30% (refinishing reduces the value by 50% on six strings!). When asking for help with values it's almost impossible ...
Topic: Pickup on old Kay
Jim Sliff Replies: 10 Views: 1737	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Sep 2023 10:41 am Subject: Pickup on old Kay
Jim Sliff Replies: 10 Views: 1737	Stainless steel strings tend to make most Kay and other low-budget lap steels and guitars sound very brittle. I find pure nickel wrap to be smoother on those types of guitars. Does the pickup have ...
Topic: Please Close
Jim Sliff Replies: 12 Views: 2854	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Sep 2023 10:07 am Subject: Re: Looking for a pickup (not for bedoom players) please
Jim Sliff Replies: 12 Views: 2854	What would be a good choice for a new narrow mount pickup in the 15-16.5 ohm range? No one has any Lawrence, 505,605, 610 or E-66 What is this world coming to? LOL WC The DC resistance is relat ...
Topic: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone
Jim Sliff Replies: 64 Views: 12818	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Sep 2023 1:00 pm Subject: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone
Jim Sliff Replies: 64 Views: 12818	The problem is you want a discussion of something you know to be untrue. As I agree that the statement is a crock, it'd difficult to refute Te only thing you can do with the hands is play cleanly ...
Topic: 1957 Fender D-8 Blondie Value?
Jim Sliff Replies: 26 Views: 7033	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2023 12:45 pm Subject: 1957 Fender D-8 Blondie Value?
Jim Sliff Replies: 26 Views: 7033	Reverb "sold" prices are an excellent resource, and my Vintage Guitar Price Guide never seems to make it back to the shelf it's used so much!
Topic: Not an ad.. Iḿ selling my collection and need advice
Jim Sliff Replies: 3 Views: 1336	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2023 12:41 pm Subject: Not an ad.. Iḿ selling my collection and need advice
Jim Sliff Replies: 3 Views: 1336	For the vintage gear use the Vintage Guitar Price Guide; then Reverb and eBay's "sold" prices as a general guide. "Asking" prices are meaningless. Anyone can list a $150 Japane ...
Topic: Epiphone Electar Zephyr
Jim Sliff Replies: 4 Views: 1210	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2023 12:28 pm Subject: Epiphone Electar Zephyr
Jim Sliff Replies: 4 Views: 1210	NEVER REFINISH A VINTAGE GUITAR. IT WILL REDUCE THE VALUE BY 25-50% I have 2 or those - the wear is minimal - just discoloration like yours and adds to the history of the instrument. The first thi ...
Topic: Starting Over
Jim Sliff Replies: 16 Views: 2211	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2023 12:16 pm Subject: Starting Over
Jim Sliff Replies: 16 Views: 2211	You can get an incredible 1940's/50's Epiphone Electro in that price range - an excellent guitar that will increase in value!
Topic: Anyone here recognize this Lap?
Jim Sliff Replies: 8 Views: 3209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2023 12:13 pm Subject: Anyone here recognize this Lap?
Jim Sliff Replies: 8 Views: 3209	Value to a vintage collector: $100 in parts value only This is based on the limited pictures - in order to properly value lap steels there need to be clear, hi-res pictures of: full top full b ...
Topic: Fender Dual 8 question
Jim Sliff Replies: 9 Views: 2021	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2023 11:13 am Subject: Fender Dual 8 question
Jim Sliff Replies: 9 Views: 2021	LEAVE IT ALONE! First - it is not a Stringmaster - it's a (if a double neck) Dual-8 (or "Dual Eight") Professional. They were made from the late 40's to the early 50's, and any unneeded ...
Topic: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone
Jim Sliff Replies: 64 Views: 12818	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Sep 2023 12:38 pm Subject: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone
Jim Sliff Replies: 64 Views: 12818	"In the hands" is the meaningless suggestion used in every style in the 6 string world as well. "Style" is in the hands -n different versions of "touch" are NOT tone - t ...
Topic: RIP Jimmy Buffett
Jim Sliff Replies: 8 Views: 11977	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Sep 2023 12:04 pm Subject: RIP Jimmy Buffett
Jim Sliff Replies: 8 Views: 11977	Damn. Just...hell, we're losing so many wonderful people . Everyone goes sometimes, but....
Topic: Pickup question
Jim Sliff Replies: 9 Views: 1078	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jun 2023 10:25 am Subject: Pickup question
Jim Sliff Replies: 9 Views: 1078	I've found most modern pedal steel pickups are wound to a very high DC resistance - in the 15-20k ohms range. This measurement alone doesn't always indicate the type of tone you're describing, but i ...
Topic: Fender Studio Deluxe - what can you tell me about them?
Jim Sliff Replies: 31 Views: 22590	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Jun 2023 10:40 am Subject: Fender Studio Deluxe - what can you tell me about them?
Jim Sliff Replies: 31 Views: 22590	I serviced one a couple weeks ago for a local guitar store (cleaned/lubed electronics, de-gunked it lightly buffed the finish and metal) and inspected it for originality. I checked the ferrules o ...
Topic: Fender PS210
Jim Sliff Replies: 67 Views: 45336	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Jun 2023 10:25 am Subject: Fender PS210
Jim Sliff Replies: 67 Views: 45336	Reviving this old thread out of pure curiosity (and because...even though I don't play 10 string steels, just my trusty 9+2 Fender 400 "Sneakycaster II" - and because I keep hoping I'll stum ...
Topic: Pull-offs on Dobro/Reso??
Jim Sliff Replies: 2 Views: 1081	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 May 2023 1:30 pm Subject: Pull-offs on Dobro/Reso??
Jim Sliff Replies: 2 Views: 1081	I've been playing resophonics for over 40 years - it's never been an issue. I just picked up my Appy and there basically isn't any significant sound from lower strings on pulloffs - and most are play ...
Topic: G# String Breakage on Long Scale (UPDATE)
Jim Sliff Replies: 29 Views: 5948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2023 12:27 pm Subject: G# String Breakage on Long Scale (UPDATE)
Jim Sliff Replies: 29 Views: 5948	VERY few brands actually manufacture plain strings - it involves"drawing" wire under heat/pressure from bar stock down to the wire diameter. Virtually NO small brands do (they buy raw wire ...
Topic: 6-string PSG...what's with these?
Jim Sliff Replies: 40 Views: 7250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2023 12:04 pm Subject: 6-string PSG...what's with these?
Jim Sliff Replies: 40 Views: 7250	I sat in (on regular guitar) with a couple country-rock bands where a lead player would switch to one for specific songs . The purpose was to play simple A/B pedal ankle rolls, use a pedal like a b ...
Topic: Price for Carter Starter
Jim Sliff Replies: 3 Views: 999	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2023 11:13 am Subject: Price for Carter Starter
Jim Sliff Replies: 3 Views: 999	With no case $500 max.
Topic: Take your pad off for better Ergonomics!!
Jim Sliff Replies: 26 Views: 5241	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2023 10:51 am Subject: Take your pad off for better Ergonomics!!
Jim Sliff Replies: 26 Views: 5241	Watch is on the wrong arm? I've always worn mine on the left wrist. So does every band member and friend I could find pics of. The only ones I know offhand that wear a watch on the right wrist ar ...
Topic: Neil Youngs Steel man
Jim Sliff Replies: 11 Views: 2366	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 May 2023 10:40 am Subject: Neil Youngs Steel man
Jim Sliff Replies: 11 Views: 2366	Yes Bill Keith. One exception: Ralph Mooney played on Youngs "Old Ways". NOT "Bill" - it was "BEN"! Different guys.