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  Topic: Sho-Bud D10 selling price?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 10
Views: 1311

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 30 Jan 2025 1:45 pm   Subject: Sho-Bud D10 selling price?
I can't offer any suggestions on price, but that is one beautiful Sho-Bud. I'll bet it sounds great!

Pardon me while I wipe the drool off of my chin...
  Topic: What's happening at Mullen steel guitar CO?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 10
Views: 2332

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 30 Jan 2025 1:08 pm   Subject: What's happening at Mullen steel guitar CO?
From their FB page, it looks like Del has come out of retirement to assist and Shaun is back taking Mike's place. From what I can glean Jeanette is no longer with Mullen.
  Topic: names for the pedal steel
Jon Irsik

Replies: 40
Views: 3214

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 30 Jan 2025 1:05 pm   Subject: names for the pedal steel
Great thread.

Hank Sr used to call Don Helm's guitar a "two neck biscuit board" on the Mother's Best shows.
  Topic: New Show Pro
Jon Irsik

Replies: 11
Views: 1210

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 30 Jan 2025 1:00 pm   Subject: New Show Pro
Gorgeous guitars, all three of 'em. I severely lusted after that green one when it was being built. Jeff is a great guitar builder and an even better person.

Congrats on the new one!
  Topic: names for the pedal steel
Jon Irsik

Replies: 40
Views: 3214

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 24 Jan 2025 1:21 pm   Subject: names for the pedal steel
This is a great video from a few years ago:

https://youtu.be/ZpjXb7-osWE?si=9ywH1QqQk5OSjYfU
  Topic: New from Peavey: Session-LTD 400 pedal
Jon Irsik

Replies: 20
Views: 2971

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 17 Jan 2025 7:32 am   Subject: New from Peavey: Session-LTD 400 pedal
This is exiting and good news. A cabinet sim pedal and reverb/delay and you could gig with this.

I wish someone would do a true modeling pedal for steel with an XLR direct out, cabinet modeling a ...
  Topic: Tuners for Peavey PowerSlide
Jon Irsik

Replies: 1
Views: 1099

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 Jun 2024 4:09 am   Subject: Tuners for Peavey PowerSlide
Reviving an old thread, I picked up a Powerslide yesterday and one of the tuners is broken. I’ve contacted Peavey for a replacement set but I wonder if there is an upgrade anyone has found for the ...
  Topic: Blattenberger Lap Steel Neck Repair
Jon Irsik

Replies: 1
Views: 853

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 12 Mar 2024 8:34 am   Subject: Blattenberger Lap Steel Neck Repair
I picked up a Blattenberger 10 string lap steel last fall that has a repaired neck joint. The seller told me he owned it for years and it was stable and had not moved, but I'd like to look into getti ...
  Topic: Paul Franklin Box
Jon Irsik

Replies: 16
Views: 13358

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 22 Nov 2023 8:32 am   Subject: Paul Franklin Box
Google is kinda useful sometimes

I Googled it and it brought me back to this post. Sometimes Google isn't so useful...
  Topic: How to buy a Sho Bud?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 64
Views: 24261

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 7 Sep 2023 11:16 am   Subject: How to buy a Sho Bud?
Old thread, but I'll chime in nonetheless.

My lovely wife gifted me a pristine 1973 LDG a couple years ago, I found it and she paid for it. It was a dream of mine to own a first year LDG and whil ...
  Topic: Dual Professional Legs
Jon Irsik

Replies: 4
Views: 1207

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 9 Jun 2023 6:55 am   Subject: Dual Professional Legs
Found a seller on reverb.com, Vintage Gear, that was selling legs for Fender-Rhodes keyboards that work fine, $65 per leg plus shipping. I'm good to go!
  Topic: Dual Professional Legs
Jon Irsik

Replies: 4
Views: 1207

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 1 Jun 2023 6:32 am   Subject: Dual Professional Legs
Thanks Erv, I'll contact Sill again when I'm about to put the guitar back together. I have the pickups with Nick Fryer to be rewound at the moment.
  Topic: Dual Professional Legs
Jon Irsik

Replies: 4
Views: 1207

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 25 May 2023 12:09 pm   Subject: Dual Professional Legs
I acquired a 1952 Dual 8 Professional and I'm trying to locate some legs for it. Ray at Suncoast has lost his supplier and is out of stock, I've reached out to Sill Music but have yet to hear back. ...
  Topic: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 13
Views: 2623

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 18 Mar 2023 10:54 am   Subject: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Johnny, was this a good one? First pic with one of the Cates Sisters with Jim Ed Brown in Garden City, KS. Second pic with Carl Smith in Dodge City, KS. Both late 1970's.

Enjoyed your set in Dal ...
  Topic: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 13
Views: 2623

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 18 Mar 2023 10:11 am   Subject: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Thank you all for your wisdom and insight and I appreciate the link to the guide. Y’all are the best! The hunt for a guitar is on!
  Topic: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 13
Views: 2623

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 18 Mar 2023 8:05 am   Subject: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
I found Clem's book but I can't seem to find the "Wilderness Guide" that was referenced. I came across a link to a site of John's but it seems to be expired. Anyone have any suggestions wh ...
  Topic: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 13
Views: 2623

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 16 Mar 2023 4:39 am   Subject: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Sound advice Bob, no pun intended. Thanks!
  Topic: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 13
Views: 2623

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 15 Mar 2023 2:25 pm   Subject: Less Than Stellar Push-Pull?
So, I'm in the process of learning everything I can about push-pulls in the hopes that I can acquire one in the not-too-distant future. Most of what I've read about them is glowing in praise but ever ...
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 14 Mar 2023 10:38 am   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
It's back if anyone in the area cares to investigate:

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/In-Store-Vintage/Vintage-Vintage-1970s-Emmons-D-10-Natural-Lap-Steel.gc
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 14 Mar 2023 10:23 am   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
I'd also like to add my appreciation to all who contributed to this discussion. I've always been primarily a Sho-Bud player but it's undeniable that a good push pull has it's own great sound, will be ...
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 13 Mar 2023 5:09 pm   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
I sent the pictures to reputable source and he confirmed that it is a early ‘64 Emmons. Jon, did you get the serial number?

No, I did not.
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 13 Mar 2023 5:08 pm   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
Found an old Reverb listing and it looks like the same guitar:

https://reverb.com/item/21192486-emmons-pedal-steep-guitar-1964-push-pull-converted-1964-1965-black

According to the listing from M ...
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 13 Mar 2023 3:12 pm   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
Thanks everyone, the guitar was for sale at a Guitar Center in Florida. I called the store and confirmed it had four knee levers but that was about all I was able to learn about it. The more I looke ...
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 13 Mar 2023 10:27 am   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
Looking at this guitar, but I've not seen one with the bolts on the changer sitting on top. The controls appear to have been altered as well. Does this look like the guitar has been messed with?
ht ...
  Topic: Push/Pull differences?
Jon Irsik

Replies: 23
Views: 3145

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 13 Mar 2023 8:40 am   Subject: Push/Pull differences?
Perfect Jerry, thank you!
 
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