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Joe,

I have been in the same surf band for 34 years, and have used my trusty 1964 Fender reverb in front of a Showman for hundreds and hundreds of gigs. I know what an outboard reverb should sound ...

There is so much that is right about this photograph….

The break in this song is my favorite solo of any instrument, in any genre. I never get tired of hearing it. Ever. 60 years on it still slays.

Great article Chance. Hope you are doing well.

Thanks!

Great shots. Can anyone identify the amp in the last pic?. I have never seen one like it.

I had not heard about Mosrite pickups being in early Emmons. Thanks for that info Chris.

Wow, that sure does look like Mencken. If it is, this catapults this already great photo into another dimension .

Howdy friends,

I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Recently Steve Fishell's (Fish) nephew Miles contracted a very serious bacterial blood infection called meningococcal disease. The ...

I have played surf music semi-professionally for 32 years, and a 1964 Fender reverb has been there the whole time. When we play out of California, I need to bring a reverb pedal along as bringing a t ...

Big thanks to Brad Bechtel who has graciously come to the rescue with tuners to get me back on the road. I’ll be sending a donation to the forum. Thank you, Brad, and thanks to Noah and Chris for th ...

Excellent, Now to dig up a gear. I really appreciate it!

Howdy,

After approximately 85 years, one of the gears on this National Hawaiian gave up the ghost. Can anyone ID the make of the tuners? I 'm sure that these were used on other guitars as well. Is ...

!-12 Blonde Showman!

If you look closely, Speedy is sitting on his Bigsby case. So there's that.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/9297_R27501291299336776jpeg_1.jpg

Look at the headstock on what appears to be a Gay guitar. That is as neat as the wraparound!

I have used Showman’s exclusively since 1988, and I can say that this is a great cabinet design. I have had a dozen Showman head & cabs go through my mitts since then. Maybe it’s voodoo, or th ...

Thanks for all this gold everyone. I’ve been working on songs for my bands new album, and this is inspiring. And Brian Wilson having an A#m7(b5) is, well, way beyond my comprehension. But to quote V ...

My band has used Blackface and brown faced Showmans for 30 years. Our other guitar player built a combo cab 25 years ago. My advice is to think about making the speaker part of the cabinet closed back ...

Jon,

The fire was close and almost took out my wife’s work building, but compared to so many others down here, we are just fine. Thanks for asking.

Dig this rare happy ending news story.

https://newsok.com/article/5616032/guitar-player-reunited-with-treasured-fender-after-nearly-six-decades

Andy,

Way cool project you are doing. I have played surf music semi-professionally with rhe same band all over the worldf for 30 years, and gear is a subject I am well acquainted with.

The cla ...

Hi Jerry,

Yes. That is my old friend Deke. I’ve played with him on and off for almost 30 years. I will say that this Venturesmania band we have is the geekiest tribute band ever. We did an album ...

You can 3D print in a variety of material. Try these guys- no minimums.

https://www.shapeways.com

The Ban-Dar was owned by Johnny and Joanie Mosby. Sad to say that Johnny passed away last month. Most of the Mosby's Capitol LP’s from the 1960’s featured Ralph Mooney on steel.

And Ralph Moon ...

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Topic: stomp box duplicate sound of original Fender tube reverb
Mel Bergman Replies: 13 Views: 2726	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jun 2022 9:05 am Subject: stomp box duplicate sound of original Fender tube reverb
Mel Bergman Replies: 13 Views: 2726	Joe, I have been in the same surf band for 34 years, and have used my trusty 1964 Fender reverb in front of a Showman for hundreds and hundreds of gigs. I know what an outboard reverb should sound ...
Topic: Creepy vintage steel pic
Mel Bergman Replies: 14 Views: 3957	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Oct 2021 2:55 pm Subject: Creepy vintage steel pic
Mel Bergman Replies: 14 Views: 3957	There is so much that is right about this photograph….
Topic: Buck Owens and Moon-"House Down The Block" circa 1962
Mel Bergman Replies: 11 Views: 3328	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Sep 2021 4:36 pm Subject: Buck Owens and Moon-"House Down The Block" circa 1962
Mel Bergman Replies: 11 Views: 3328	The break in this song is my favorite solo of any instrument, in any genre. I never get tired of hearing it. Ever. 60 years on it still slays.
Topic: The other East Bay Ray
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 4584	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Sep 2021 5:12 am Subject: The other East Bay Ray
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 4584	Great article Chance. Hope you are doing well.
Topic: More vintage steel pics
Mel Bergman Replies: 7 Views: 2473	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jul 2021 8:36 pm Subject: More vintage steel pics
Mel Bergman Replies: 7 Views: 2473	Thanks!
Topic: More vintage steel pics
Mel Bergman Replies: 7 Views: 2473	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jul 2021 1:23 pm Subject: More vintage steel pics
Mel Bergman Replies: 7 Views: 2473	Great shots. Can anyone identify the amp in the last pic?. I have never seen one like it.
Topic: Vintage sounding pedal steel pickups
Mel Bergman Replies: 30 Views: 10835	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Mar 2021 7:01 pm Subject: Vintage sounding pedal steel pickups
Mel Bergman Replies: 30 Views: 10835	I had not heard about Mosrite pickups being in early Emmons. Thanks for that info Chris.
Topic: What could this group have sounded like?
Mel Bergman Replies: 28 Views: 6169	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2021 1:31 pm Subject: What could this group have sounded like?
Mel Bergman Replies: 28 Views: 6169	Wow, that sure does look like Mencken. If it is, this catapults this already great photo into another dimension .
Topic: Fish
Mel Bergman Replies: 0 Views: 1362	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Dec 2020 3:55 pm Subject: Fish
Mel Bergman Replies: 0 Views: 1362	Howdy friends, I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Recently Steve Fishell's (Fish) nephew Miles contracted a very serious bacterial blood infection called meningococcal disease. The ...
Topic: Discussed before but considering a spring reverb
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 5641	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Dec 2020 7:45 am Subject: Discussed before but considering a spring reverb
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 5641	I have played surf music semi-professionally for 32 years, and a 1964 Fender reverb has been there the whole time. When we play out of California, I need to bring a reverb pedal along as bringing a t ...
Topic: National Hawaiian Tuner ID needed
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1998	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Oct 2020 9:14 pm Subject: National Hawaiian Tuner ID needed
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1998	Big thanks to Brad Bechtel who has graciously come to the rescue with tuners to get me back on the road. I’ll be sending a donation to the forum. Thank you, Brad, and thanks to Noah and Chris for th ...
Topic: National Hawaiian Tuner ID needed
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1998	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Oct 2020 12:26 pm Subject: National Hawaiian Tuner ID needed
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1998	Excellent, Now to dig up a gear. I really appreciate it!
Topic: National Hawaiian Tuner ID needed
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1998	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Oct 2020 2:16 pm Subject: National Hawaiian Tuner ID needed
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1998	Howdy, After approximately 85 years, one of the gears on this National Hawaiian gave up the ghost. Can anyone ID the make of the tuners? I 'm sure that these were used on other guitars as well. Is ...
Topic: New Sho Bud!
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 4406	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Oct 2020 12:05 pm Subject: New Sho Bud!
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 4406	!-12 Blonde Showman!
Topic: pedal steel case that doubles as a seat?
Mel Bergman Replies: 8 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Apr 2020 2:14 pm Subject: pedal steel case that doubles as a seat?
Mel Bergman Replies: 8 Views: 2809	If you look closely, Speedy is sitting on his Bigsby case. So there's that. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/9297_R27501291299336776jpeg_1.jpg
Topic: Who is this steel player? (Vintage content)
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 7665	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Jan 2020 5:57 pm Subject: Who is this steel player? (Vintage content)
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 7665	Look at the headstock on what appears to be a Gay guitar. That is as neat as the wraparound!
Topic: Fender Showman with a â€œTone Ringâ€ ?
Mel Bergman Replies: 19 Views: 7663	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 27 Nov 2019 7:36 pm Subject: Warning: Showman Geek post
Mel Bergman Replies: 19 Views: 7663	I have used Showman’s exclusively since 1988, and I can say that this is a great cabinet design. I have had a dozen Showman head & cabs go through my mitts since then. Maybe it’s voodoo, or th ...
Topic: 4 Inventive Key Changes in Pop Music
Mel Bergman Replies: 18 Views: 4903	Forum Section: Music Posted: 16 May 2019 8:15 am Subject: 4 Inventive Key Changes in Pop Music
Mel Bergman Replies: 18 Views: 4903	Thanks for all this gold everyone. I’ve been working on songs for my bands new album, and this is inspiring. And Brian Wilson having an A#m7(b5) is, well, way beyond my comprehension. But to quote V ...
Topic: 1-12â€ combo cabinet for old Showman?
Mel Bergman Replies: 13 Views: 2247	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Dec 2018 11:36 am Subject: 1-12â€ combo cabinet for old Showman?
Mel Bergman Replies: 13 Views: 2247	My band has used Blackface and brown faced Showmans for 30 years. Our other guitar player built a combo cab 25 years ago. My advice is to think about making the speaker part of the cabinet closed back ...
Topic: Lost Fender reunited with owner
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1005	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Nov 2018 8:35 pm Subject: Lost Fender reunited with owner
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1005	Jon, The fire was close and almost took out my wife’s work building, but compared to so many others down here, we are just fine. Thanks for asking.
Topic: Lost Fender reunited with owner
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1005	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Nov 2018 11:52 am Subject: Lost Fender reunited with owner
Mel Bergman Replies: 4 Views: 1005	Dig this rare happy ending news story. https://newsok.com/article/5616032/guitar-player-reunited-with-treasured-fender-after-nearly-six-decades
Topic: Surf music and steel guitar - recommendations for gear?
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 4618	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Jun 2018 7:41 am Subject: Surf music and steel guitar - recommendations for gear?
Mel Bergman Replies: 15 Views: 4618	Andy, Way cool project you are doing. I have played surf music semi-professionally with rhe same band all over the worldf for 30 years, and gear is a subject I am well acquainted with. The cla ...
Topic: Nokie Edwards of The Ventures
Mel Bergman Replies: 5 Views: 3061	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Apr 2018 5:03 am Subject: Nokie Edwards of The Ventures
Mel Bergman Replies: 5 Views: 3061	Hi Jerry, Yes. That is my old friend Deke. I’ve played with him on and off for almost 30 years. I will say that this Venturesmania band we have is the geekiest tribute band ever. We did an album ...
Topic: Steel Pickup Cover Material Question?
Mel Bergman Replies: 9 Views: 2921	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Apr 2018 9:13 am Subject: Steel Pickup Cover Material Question?
Mel Bergman Replies: 9 Views: 2921	You can 3D print in a variety of material. Try these guys- no minimums. https://www.shapeways.com
Topic: Freebird
Mel Bergman Replies: 43 Views: 13757	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Apr 2018 7:38 am Subject: Freebird
Mel Bergman Replies: 43 Views: 13757	The Ban-Dar was owned by Johnny and Joanie Mosby. Sad to say that Johnny passed away last month. Most of the Mosby's Capitol LP’s from the 1960’s featured Ralph Mooney on steel. And Ralph Moon ...