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While I have not seen this specific mod….I have some Boss/Roland VP’s that do have a second Volume Pot. However, it is used to set a volume level instead of totally off when VP is in Up position ...

When I got mine about 35 years ago, it had same problem. Suggest that you check the selector switch, clean and resolder if bad connections. Mine was a bad Pup. JM Rolph made it sing like new. All ...

I have a numbers of VP’s in my collection. The Hilton is by far the best. Also have several Roland / Boss VP,s and love them, although they do not use rotary pots. Use the Roland’s the most and ...

Well if it is any testament to a guitar….Uncle Don Helms and his singer (some guy named Hank something or other, LOL) got some mighty fine music out of Don’s D-8. Yes, it is substantial, but it� ...

Hi Skip, the episode air date was in 1974. So, depending where in the season it aired, it could be late 73 or early 74.

Well, there are a number of “usual suspects” noting that episode is from 1974 meaning it may have been shot in 1973. Buddy Emmons was living LA in that era. However, Red Rhodes and JayDee Maness ...

Being a lifelong woodworker and having built a great number of cabs, I would offer the following observations- back in the 60’s and 70’s, several of the major amp manufacturers used 1 x 12 pine b ...

Being a West Coaster til ‘96, had only heard about the “Big Show”. Moved to the mid-west and finally got to attend many times after that. Unfortunately, I have mixed feelings….yes got to see ...

First & Foremost- Bill Ferguson is to be commended for all of his hard work over the years to make these Videos and to make them available to the Steel Guitar Community! He is my Hero!!!!

Seco ...

I also have been looking for these with little success. I found some dark color ones in the UK on eBay and ordered them years ago. Never found any of the “Cream” colored” knobs.

Todd Clines ...

I have always loved the Dillards. Especially Wheatstraw Suite and Copperfields, since Herb Pedersen and Buddy Emmons were all over those albums. What’s not to Love?????

In a couple of places, I ...

Folks…there is a reason why the company that developed “Super Clean” sold off the formula. It is way too caustic, too aggressive, not human friendly and eats Aluminum like candy. Staining is a ...

Folks…there is a reason why the company that developed “Super Clean” sold off the formula. It is way too caustic, too aggressive, not human friendly and eats Aluminum like candy. Staining is a ...

Hope you have a special day to celebrate this Solar Circumnavigation. You are a Bright Shining Star in the Steel Guitar Universe.

Hope you have a special day to celebrate this Solar Circumnavigation. You are a Bright Shining Star in the Steel Guitar Universe.

I'm hoping that Paul Jr. will see this and respond. I'm sure that Paul Sr. had a few other secrets that found their way into his wonderful instruments.

Jim Cohen may also have some ideas.

Well….the surgery was successful and the patient survived. You and Switchcraft are my heroes. I had a couple of the Switchcraft shorting jacks (don’t know the exact number), so once the mystery ...

Thanks Bill for digging into this for me. Someone (have No idea who me that was) tried to repair some parts of the pre-amp circuits. There were jumpers where there should not have been any as well a ...

Thanks for your kind response. Unfortunately, the 1999 version is different than the one I am working on.. in 1987-89, there were fewer controls, 2 inputs that appear to be equal in gain. So, if yo ...

I am trying to assist a member of our church band (we’re all volunteer) with his older solid state Bassman 60. Does anyone have a schematic for this beast? It has 2 inputs. Volume, master, treble, ...

I had mine made to order for the correct length by Mc Master-Carr about 8 yrs ago.

There’s been a lot of postings on these historic gems. If you use the “Search” tab in the Pedal Steel section, you’ll find a lot of info. Some of the high points- you will find that some hav ...

Not sure how I missed it. Judith passed away in August, 2022. What a great voice that is now singing in Music Heaven. While the Seekers to my knowledge did not use Steel Guitar. They were a part o ...

I will also post in the “Gone Home” section. This was an old post that I found. Yes, she had a very distinctive voice that was absolutely great. Yes, the world is in a slightly dimmed light wit ...

Happy Holidays All! I do not know Gloria personally and have “no dog in this exchange”…..but I do recall her previous posts on this guitar. You can search the Forum. I also seem to remember t ...

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Topic: 1968 Emmons S10 C6 6p/4k $4500
John Haspert Replies: 10 Views: 4896	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Nov 2024 6:22 pm Subject: Weldon Mod
John Haspert Replies: 10 Views: 4896	While I have not seen this specific mod….I have some Boss/Roland VP’s that do have a second Volume Pot. However, it is used to set a volume level instead of totally off when VP is in Up position ...
Topic: 50tish Gibson Console Grande
John Haspert Replies: 2 Views: 735	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Nov 2024 2:51 pm Subject: Gibson Console Grande
John Haspert Replies: 2 Views: 735	When I got mine about 35 years ago, it had same problem. Suggest that you check the selector switch, clean and resolder if bad connections. Mine was a bad Pup. JM Rolph made it sing like new. All ...
Topic: Anybody try this cheap and compact volume pedal?
John Haspert Replies: 11 Views: 1732	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Oct 2024 8:49 pm Subject: Compact volume pedal
John Haspert Replies: 11 Views: 1732	I have a numbers of VP’s in my collection. The Hilton is by far the best. Also have several Roland / Boss VP,s and love them, although they do not use rotary pots. Use the Roland’s the most and ...
Topic: Fender vs. Gibson vs. National console steels
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1302	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Oct 2024 4:28 pm Subject: Gibson Console Grandes
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1302	Well if it is any testament to a guitar….Uncle Don Helms and his singer (some guy named Hank something or other, LOL) got some mighty fine music out of Don’s D-8. Yes, it is substantial, but it� ...
Topic: Who played Steel on Adam 12 episode with Palomino Club in it
John Haspert Replies: 10 Views: 2216	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Oct 2024 7:56 am Subject: Adam 12 episode
John Haspert Replies: 10 Views: 2216	Hi Skip, the episode air date was in 1974. So, depending where in the season it aired, it could be late 73 or early 74.
Topic: Who played Steel on Adam 12 episode with Palomino Club in it
John Haspert Replies: 10 Views: 2216	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Oct 2024 5:10 pm Subject: Steel at the Palomino Adam12 episode
John Haspert Replies: 10 Views: 2216	Well, there are a number of “usual suspects” noting that episode is from 1974 meaning it may have been shot in 1973. Buddy Emmons was living LA in that era. However, Red Rhodes and JayDee Maness ...
Topic: what plywood for lightweight speaker cabinets, like Quilter
John Haspert Replies: 17 Views: 2635	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 31 Aug 2024 6:12 pm Subject: Plywood for Speaker cabs and the like
John Haspert Replies: 17 Views: 2635	Being a lifelong woodworker and having built a great number of cabs, I would offer the following observations- back in the 60’s and 70’s, several of the major amp manufacturers used 1 x 12 pine b ...
Topic: Scotty's Big Steel Guitar Show
John Haspert Replies: 25 Views: 5755	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Aug 2024 5:34 pm Subject: Scotty’s ISGC
John Haspert Replies: 25 Views: 5755	Being a West Coaster til ‘96, had only heard about the “Big Show”. Moved to the mid-west and finally got to attend many times after that. Unfortunately, I have mixed feelings….yes got to see ...
Topic: More Super Jam from 1990 ISGC
John Haspert Replies: 21 Views: 6457	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 26 Jun 2024 1:03 pm Subject: YouTube segment removed
John Haspert Replies: 21 Views: 6457	First & Foremost- Bill Ferguson is to be commended for all of his hard work over the years to make these Videos and to make them available to the Steel Guitar Community! He is my Hero!!!! Seco ...
Topic: Need Gibson BR-9 Plate or Tracing - PROJECT COMPLETED-Photos
John Haspert Replies: 28 Views: 3904	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Apr 2024 7:44 pm Subject: Gibson BR-9 Knobs
John Haspert Replies: 28 Views: 3904	I also have been looking for these with little success. I found some dark color ones in the UK on eBay and ordered them years ago. Never found any of the “Cream” colored” knobs. Todd Clines ...
Topic: Rodney Dillard
John Haspert Replies: 2 Views: 900	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Feb 2024 6:59 pm Subject: Rodney Dillard
John Haspert Replies: 2 Views: 900	I have always loved the Dillards. Especially Wheatstraw Suite and Copperfields, since Herb Pedersen and Buddy Emmons were all over those albums. What’s not to Love????? In a couple of places, I ...
Topic: Need to remove push pull changer
John Haspert Replies: 37 Views: 18105	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Oct 2023 7:45 pm Subject: Do Not Use Super Clean On Aluminum and PTFE Lubricants
John Haspert Replies: 37 Views: 18105	Folks…there is a reason why the company that developed “Super Clean” sold off the formula. It is way too caustic, too aggressive, not human friendly and eats Aluminum like candy. Staining is a ...
Topic: Need to remove push pull changer
John Haspert Replies: 37 Views: 18105	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Oct 2023 7:37 pm Subject: Do Not Use Super Clean On Aluminum and PTFE Lubricants
John Haspert Replies: 37 Views: 18105	Folks…there is a reason why the company that developed “Super Clean” sold off the formula. It is way too caustic, too aggressive, not human friendly and eats Aluminum like candy. Staining is a ...
Topic: Paul Franklin Sr turns 90 on 10/24/23..
John Haspert Replies: 80 Views: 57808	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Oct 2023 5:18 pm Subject: Happy Birthday, Mr. Paul Franklin Sr.
John Haspert Replies: 80 Views: 57808	Hope you have a special day to celebrate this Solar Circumnavigation. You are a Bright Shining Star in the Steel Guitar Universe.
Topic: Paul Franklin Sr turns 90 on 10/24/23..
John Haspert Replies: 80 Views: 57808	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Oct 2023 5:06 pm Subject: Happy Birthday, Mr. Paul Franklin Sr.
John Haspert Replies: 80 Views: 57808	Hope you have a special day to celebrate this Solar Circumnavigation. You are a Bright Shining Star in the Steel Guitar Universe.
Topic: Franklin Mystery Screw
John Haspert Replies: 19 Views: 11237	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Sep 2023 6:45 pm Subject: Mystery Screws on Franklin
John Haspert Replies: 19 Views: 11237	I'm hoping that Paul Jr. will see this and respond. I'm sure that Paul Sr. had a few other secrets that found their way into his wonderful instruments. Jim Cohen may also have some ideas.
Topic: Fender Bassman 60- 1987-88 Vintage Schematic
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Sep 2023 4:31 pm Subject: Bassman 60 Follow-up
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Well….the surgery was successful and the patient survived. You and Switchcraft are my heroes. I had a couple of the Switchcraft shorting jacks (don’t know the exact number), so once the mystery ...
Topic: Fender Bassman 60- 1987-88 Vintage Schematic
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Sep 2023 9:34 am Subject: Bassman 60- 1987-89
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Thanks Bill for digging into this for me. Someone (have No idea who me that was) tried to repair some parts of the pre-amp circuits. There were jumpers where there should not have been any as well a ...
Topic: Fender Bassman 60- 1987-88 Vintage Schematic
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Sep 2023 7:25 am Subject: Fender Bassman 60- 1987-88 Vintage Schematic
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Thanks for your kind response. Unfortunately, the 1999 version is different than the one I am working on.. in 1987-89, there were fewer controls, 2 inputs that appear to be equal in gain. So, if yo ...
Topic: Fender Bassman 60- 1987-88 Vintage Schematic
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Sep 2023 6:19 pm Subject: Fender Bassman 60- 1987-88 Vintage Schematic
John Haspert Replies: 7 Views: 1490	I am trying to assist a member of our church band (we’re all volunteer) with his older solid state Bassman 60. Does anyone have a schematic for this beast? It has 2 inputs. Volume, master, treble, ...
Topic: Multikord cable replacements
John Haspert Replies: 8 Views: 2110	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Feb 2023 10:24 pm Subject: MK Cables
John Haspert Replies: 8 Views: 2110	I had mine made to order for the correct length by Mc Master-Carr about 8 yrs ago.
Topic: Multikord
John Haspert Replies: 5 Views: 1265	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jan 2023 12:16 pm Subject: Harlin Brothers Multi-Kord
John Haspert Replies: 5 Views: 1265	There’s been a lot of postings on these historic gems. If you use the “Search” tab in the Pedal Steel section, you’ll find a lot of info. Some of the high points- you will find that some hav ...
Topic: Judith Durham- RIP
John Haspert Replies: 1 Views: 2065	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 30 Dec 2022 7:40 pm Subject: Judith Durham- RIP
John Haspert Replies: 1 Views: 2065	Not sure how I missed it. Judith passed away in August, 2022. What a great voice that is now singing in Music Heaven. While the Seekers to my knowledge did not use Steel Guitar. They were a part o ...
Topic: The Seekers
John Haspert Replies: 16 Views: 7062	Forum Section: Music Posted: 30 Dec 2022 7:27 pm Subject: Judith Durham & the Seekers
John Haspert Replies: 16 Views: 7062	I will also post in the “Gone Home” section. This was an old post that I found. Yes, she had a very distinctive voice that was absolutely great. Yes, the world is in a slightly dimmed light wit ...
Topic: FENDER 400 S-8 Pedal Steel
John Haspert Replies: 12 Views: 5841	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 23 Dec 2022 9:21 am Subject: Fender 400 PSG
John Haspert Replies: 12 Views: 5841	Happy Holidays All! I do not know Gloria personally and have “no dog in this exchange”…..but I do recall her previous posts on this guitar. You can search the Forum. I also seem to remember t ...