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Topic: for sale 1952 Fender Deluxe 6 /w case Pending deal | |
Keith Barron Replies: 10 Views: 5927 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Jul 2015 8:37 pm Subject: for sale 1952 Fender Deluxe 6 /w case Pending deal |
This is a real looker. Beauty guitar. In some ways I sometimes wonder if I should have started on a 6 string such as this. I have a 54 Fender dual 8 I am learning on. I find most learning material is ... | |
Topic: Stringmaster Clean-Up Help Needed | |
Keith Barron Replies: 16 Views: 7277 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Jul 2015 9:33 pm Subject: Stringmaster Clean-Up Help Needed |
I used fine steel wool to clean up the tuner pans on my 54 Dual 8. I got a small stick or pen and pushed it under the tuning pegs and scrubbed with the wool, where my fingers would not fit. My tuners ... | |
Topic: 51 fender restoration project | |
Keith Barron Replies: 19 Views: 4922 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Jul 2015 9:27 pm Subject: 51 fender restoration project |
A nice triple neck in 1953! Bob, you had it made! | |
Topic: Workin' on a new book | |
Keith Barron Replies: 96 Views: 29696 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Jul 2015 8:56 pm Subject: Workin' on a new book |
Ordered! Can't wait! | |
Topic: Old string master d-8 wore out tuners | |
Keith Barron Replies: 5 Views: 1358 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Jul 2015 11:34 am Subject: Old string master d-8 wore out tuners |
Like this? This is my 54 Dual Professional.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/15330_FullSizeRender_26_3.jpg |
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Topic: My Fingers Can't Handle Finger Picks - HELP!!!!!!!!!! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 47 Views: 15184 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jul 2015 9:28 pm Subject: My Fingers Can't Handle Finger Picks - HELP!!!!!!!!!! |
I like to think of myself as pretty well versed in "Forums". I try to find a good one for almost every interest I have. This one fills every need I have related to steel guitar, which I am l ... | |
Topic: Just a tho't from an olde man.............. | |
Keith Barron Replies: 12 Views: 5303 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jul 2015 7:16 pm Subject: Just a tho't from an olde man.............. |
I was kind of thinking more along these lines, listing gear used:
1954 Fender Pro Deluxe 8, stock with original Trapezoid direct string pickups. Tuning: C6 neck 1, E9 neck 2 1964 Fender Bandmas ... |
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Topic: Fender Deluxe Reverb | |
Keith Barron Replies: 17 Views: 8086 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Jul 2015 1:37 pm Subject: Fender Deluxe Reverb |
If it is indeed a '62 and it is a Deluxe, it will most likely be the non Reverb 6G3 circuit. Also know. as a brownface deluxe amp. These are known for their great overdrive qualities. The most Marshal ... | |
Topic: Fender Deluxe Reverb | |
Keith Barron Replies: 17 Views: 8086 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Jul 2015 10:13 am Subject: Fender Deluxe Reverb |
A couple of photos and we can tell you just about anything you need to know. A few with the upper back panel off, of the parts up there, transformers etc, and one of the front. Then we can stop assumi ... | |
Topic: Just a tho't from an olde man.............. | |
Keith Barron Replies: 12 Views: 5303 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2015 9:10 pm Subject: Just a tho't from an olde man.............. |
I too like hearing the details on all the gear used. I am nuts about music gear. It's fun and interesting. I can't seem to ever get bored of it or run out of new things to learn or try. From guitars, ... | |
Topic: The funny old world of the Stringmaster and Ebay... | |
Keith Barron Replies: 9 Views: 3030 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jul 2015 5:23 pm Subject: The funny old world of the Stringmaster and Ebay... |
Maybe it's just me, and to each their own, but I kind of frown little when I hear of people parting out vintage. Parting out, because it's worth more than selling the whole unit. I don't know why I do ... | |
Topic: Guyatone's Getting Legs. | |
Keith Barron Replies: 15 Views: 4919 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Jul 2015 9:08 pm Subject: Guyatone's Getting Legs. |
Being fairly new to NPS guitars, this is my first glance at a Guyatone. At first sight I thought it was a Stringmaster. Did Fender have anything to with the Guyatone? Or just give them inspiration? Wh ... | |
Topic: Fender NPS Production Numbers | |
Keith Barron Replies: 1 Views: 1131 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Jul 2015 9:38 pm Subject: Fender NPS Production Numbers |
Hi, I am interested in a discussion around early Fender non-pedal steel production numbers. I was reading a book today: "Fender, The Sound Heard 'Round The World". By Richard R. Smith. Ther ... | |
Topic: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 41 Views: 15976 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jul 2015 10:28 am Subject: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! |
Lupe Lopez possibly? Google her name with fender. She'll come up. | |
Topic: Roy Wiggins Memory Time Tab Book Inquiery | |
Keith Barron Replies: 8 Views: 3388 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 8 Jul 2015 5:23 pm Subject: Roy Wiggins Memory Time Tab Book Inquiery |
Hi I am new to non-pedal steel guitar. I like Roy Wiggins and am interested in the Mel Bay book called Memory Time. On the cover Roy seems to be playing pedal steel. I just have a console steel Pro Du ... | |
Topic: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 41 Views: 15976 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jul 2015 9:10 am Subject: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! |
I have completed the clean up and detailing of the guitar. It's been strung to E13 and E9 currently. I am planning to study some Roy Wiggins and Don Helms. Here it is cleaned up and ready for action. ... | |
Topic: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 41 Views: 15976 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2015 7:40 pm Subject: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! |
Good to know Ben. Having it documented here for future use was my intention.
I wanted to say that this DP 8 guitar has captivated me. I have barely done a darn thing except fiddle with it for days. ... |
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Topic: Rookie Questions on E9 Tuning | |
Keith Barron Replies: 8 Views: 3923 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2015 7:25 pm Subject: Rookie Questions on E9 Tuning |
I tuned up my 2nd neck to Roy Wiggins E13 as suggested. It's certainly different than anything I have tried before. I definitely hear some Don Helms/Hank Williams in there. I had never Heard of Roy Wi ... | |
Topic: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 41 Views: 15976 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2015 4:33 pm Subject: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! |
Cool Ben, yours is identical to mine it seems. You mentioned replacing one set of tuners. Were they broken? Seized up? What did you use for replacements? I suspect any stock replacements would be very ... | |
Topic: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 41 Views: 15976 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2015 10:49 am Subject: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! |
Thanks for posting Ben. Please post a photo of you Dual 8 here. I'd love to see it. | |
Topic: Rookie Questions on E9 Tuning | |
Keith Barron Replies: 8 Views: 3923 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2015 5:31 am Subject: Rookie Questions on E9 Tuning |
This is good info. Thanks very much. I will try some of your suggestions. I knew something was up. I have been playing around with blues licks but I do want to learn some old country as well. I neck t ... | |
Topic: Rookie Questions on E9 Tuning | |
Keith Barron Replies: 8 Views: 3923 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jul 2015 7:19 pm Subject: Rookie Questions on E9 Tuning |
Please excuse my ignorance, and multiple questions. My "Learn To Play Lap Steel Guitar" book is due in on Thursday. Until then, I keep reaching out for help anywhere I can get it. I have spe ... | |
Topic: Slide Accessories Thoughts | |
Keith Barron Replies: 3 Views: 1705 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jul 2015 11:37 am Subject: Slide Accessories Thoughts |
I am very new to my console steel. I am alone except for these groups, lessons and any good youtube videos I can find. Anxious to get started, I purchased a Dunlop 920 slide, nylon thumb pick and 2 fi ... | |
Topic: Another New Member | |
Keith Barron Replies: 5 Views: 2072 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jul 2015 8:50 pm Subject: Another New Member |
Welcome to the forum. I'm new to steel guitar as well. Just learning how to play on a double neck 8 sting console steel I recently acquired. I'm about 1 week now as a new member and finding lots of gr ... | |
Topic: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! | |
Keith Barron Replies: 41 Views: 15976 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jul 2015 6:50 pm Subject: Found a '52 Fender Dual Professional 8! |
Good stuff. I enjoy learning more Fender history. I have a related story. I have a '71 Super Reverb. I took photos of all the marks and signatures inside and around the chassis, and posted them on the ... | |
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