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Love this forum. Thanks fellers.

I finally get it. Thank you very much.

Thanks, man. This look about right? Any thoughts on how far to stretch the springs or if I should move either stopper closer or further away from the string?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1 ...

Anyone have experience with the national slimline pickup? No direct experience, but a few folks have told me it does a pretty good job of catching the dobro sound. It is not mounted internally or on ...

This is a new BMI changer finger and factory spring. Triple raise double lower all-pull. Can anyone help me figure where the stoppers would go and how far the spring needs to stretched from this side ...

If you haven't already seen this, check it out: http://youtu.be/rNQusOIzZxo

After a lesson and doing some reading, I figured out something really basic. Most of the problem was lack of palm blocking. I was trying to rely on pick blocking with chord playing. Improving, but get ...

Take anything I say with a grain of salt, as i'm only few weeks into it. I've played six for years without picks and have had the same issue with psg. I've had a lesson, and there were a few immediate ...

Got a 10 32 180 degree connector on the way, so I'll find out soon enough. I posted same question in the wrong section, and one of the guys sounded pretty confident that was all I needed. Also inquiri ...

The idea of getting new ones altogether for all the pedals(and maybe even new pedal rods) makes sense to me. I have a new single connector part on the way and am inquiring with bmi on what makes the ...

I had already talked to one of the sales guys, and he was super friendly, but suggested I talk to the owner to make sure I get what I want. I liked hearing, "Welcome to the BMI family." Fi ...

I hear you on that. I was playing lap for a bit before I jumped into the psg, so it's not as bad of a transition as I had anticipated. But on lap, fingertips are a little more acceptable. After a w ...

Or, I'll find one of those horseless carriages and see if I can scavenge some parts.

Thanks so much. Low risk just to get a standard sized one for now and see if it works. Want that C pedal up and running again as soon as I can. Will call BMI tomorrow to see if I can get one that m ...

Thanks, Jerry! I posted it here after the first response I got on the steel players index once I realized this section was for mechanical issues.

Even dumber question - how to measure the thread c ...

Newbie in need of some help with what I think are pretty basic questions. I have a 1970's? BMI, which I am really happy with:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/12324_photo12_1.jpg

I ne ...

Newbie in need of some help with what I think are pretty basic questions. I have a 1970's? BMI, which I am really happy with:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/12324_photo12_1.jpg

I ne ...

Starting to have some success. Realized you can hit relative minor with the a pedal. Trying "you got lucky" by Tom petty. Steel sounds pretty good subbing for the keyboard part on that song ...

I'm fortunate enough to have a band that I jam with at the house 3-4 times a month. Kind of scared to inflict my horrible psg playing on them quite yet. Going to try to start playing along with CDs p ...

Just watched the Paul franklin on walk of life. All I can say is... Incredible. Any way you all can arrange a lesson with him and mark knopfler? Just kidding.

Thanks for all the links and advice. I will go through all of these ASAP. Very interested in the clips of steel backing knopfler. Having some luck with triad and a+b pedal exercises with picks. Still ...

That Charleton video is great. Does sound bright and crisp. I was thinking that most of the speed was about the thumb pick, and dislike the difference in height of the fingers, which is why I was hopi ...

I figured he wasn't serious about being banned for using fingertips, and I'm just playing for fun, but I think some really thought provoking comments from the pro-pick camp. May save some irritation ...

That's a good point on the picks. I bet I'm not using them correctly. Will do some research on that and look for a teacher

If you look on YouTube, you can find a great live version of water of love. Old concert on european television. He plays it standard tuning on his electric 6 with a capo pretty high up the neck. I h ...

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Topic: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Aug 2014 10:56 am Subject: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	Love this forum. Thanks fellers.
Topic: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Aug 2014 9:18 am Subject: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	I finally get it. Thank you very much.
Topic: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Aug 2014 8:56 am Subject: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	Thanks, man. This look about right? Any thoughts on how far to stretch the springs or if I should move either stopper closer or further away from the string? http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1 ...
Topic: Clamping a Resonator Guitar on Top of a Pedal Steel
Mark Aaron Replies: 44 Views: 11441	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Aug 2014 4:06 pm Subject: Clamping a Resonator Guitar on Top of a Pedal Steel
Mark Aaron Replies: 44 Views: 11441	Anyone have experience with the national slimline pickup? No direct experience, but a few folks have told me it does a pretty good job of catching the dobro sound. It is not mounted internally or on ...
Topic: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Aug 2014 4:55 am Subject: BMI changer finger
Mark Aaron Replies: 10 Views: 4473	This is a new BMI changer finger and factory spring. Triple raise double lower all-pull. Can anyone help me figure where the stoppers would go and how far the spring needs to stretched from this side ...
Topic: Clamping a Resonator Guitar on Top of a Pedal Steel
Mark Aaron Replies: 44 Views: 11441	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Aug 2014 3:48 am Subject: Jackson link show-bro pedal slideking
Mark Aaron Replies: 44 Views: 11441	If you haven't already seen this, check it out: http://youtu.be/rNQusOIzZxo
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Aug 2012 4:35 am Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	After a lesson and doing some reading, I figured out something really basic. Most of the problem was lack of palm blocking. I was trying to rely on pick blocking with chord playing. Improving, but get ...
Topic: Hello everyone. New guy here with a few basic questions!
Mark Aaron Replies: 9 Views: 3711	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Aug 2012 8:36 am Subject: Hello everyone. New guy here with a few basic questions!
Mark Aaron Replies: 9 Views: 3711	Take anything I say with a grain of salt, as i'm only few weeks into it. I've played six for years without picks and have had the same issue with psg. I've had a lesson, and there were a few immediate ...
Topic: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jul 2012 5:38 pm Subject: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Got a 10 32 180 degree connector on the way, so I'll find out soon enough. I posted same question in the wrong section, and one of the guys sounded pretty confident that was all I needed. Also inquiri ...
Topic: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Jul 2012 4:51 pm Subject: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	The idea of getting new ones altogether for all the pedals(and maybe even new pedal rods) makes sense to me. I have a new single connector part on the way and am inquiring with bmi on what makes the ...
Topic: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jul 2012 6:14 pm Subject: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	I had already talked to one of the sales guys, and he was super friendly, but suggested I talk to the owner to make sure I get what I want. I liked hearing, "Welcome to the BMI family." Fi ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Jul 2012 6:10 pm Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	I hear you on that. I was playing lap for a bit before I jumped into the psg, so it's not as bad of a transition as I had anticipated. But on lap, fingertips are a little more acceptable. After a w ...
Topic: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Jul 2012 5:11 pm Subject: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Or, I'll find one of those horseless carriages and see if I can scavenge some parts.
Topic: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Jul 2012 5:10 pm Subject: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Thanks so much. Low risk just to get a standard sized one for now and see if it works. Want that C pedal up and running again as soon as I can. Will call BMI tomorrow to see if I can get one that m ...
Topic: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jul 2012 5:02 pm Subject: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Thanks, Jerry! I posted it here after the first response I got on the steel players index once I realized this section was for mechanical issues. Even dumber question - how to measure the thread c ...
Topic: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jul 2012 4:36 pm Subject: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 8 Views: 1939	Newbie in need of some help with what I think are pretty basic questions. I have a 1970's? BMI, which I am really happy with: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/12324_photo12_1.jpg I ne ...
Topic: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Jul 2012 3:30 pm Subject: Technical help for newbie - floor pedal ball joint
Mark Aaron Replies: 19 Views: 7490	Newbie in need of some help with what I think are pretty basic questions. I have a 1970's? BMI, which I am really happy with: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/12324_photo12_1.jpg I ne ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Jul 2012 7:20 pm Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Starting to have some success. Realized you can hit relative minor with the a pedal. Trying "you got lucky" by Tom petty. Steel sounds pretty good subbing for the keyboard part on that song ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Jul 2012 10:04 am Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	I'm fortunate enough to have a band that I jam with at the house 3-4 times a month. Kind of scared to inflict my horrible psg playing on them quite yet. Going to try to start playing along with CDs p ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Jul 2012 6:19 pm Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Just watched the Paul franklin on walk of life. All I can say is... Incredible. Any way you all can arrange a lesson with him and mark knopfler? Just kidding.
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jul 2012 8:34 am Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Thanks for all the links and advice. I will go through all of these ASAP. Very interested in the clips of steel backing knopfler. Having some luck with triad and a+b pedal exercises with picks. Still ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Jul 2012 3:53 am Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	That Charleton video is great. Does sound bright and crisp. I was thinking that most of the speed was about the thumb pick, and dislike the difference in height of the fingers, which is why I was hopi ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Jul 2012 1:59 pm Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	I figured he wasn't serious about being banned for using fingertips, and I'm just playing for fun, but I think some really thought provoking comments from the pro-pick camp. May save some irritation ...
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Jul 2012 10:26 am Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	That's a good point on the picks. I bet I'm not using them correctly. Will do some research on that and look for a teacher
Topic: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Jul 2012 8:48 am Subject: Beginner questions
Mark Aaron Replies: 38 Views: 11146	If you look on YouTube, you can find a great live version of water of love. Old concert on european television. He plays it standard tuning on his electric 6 with a capo pretty high up the neck. I h ...