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And a good reply it is! Smile

Very funny!

Hey Steelers,
I have been asked to play steel guitar for a Halloween concert in October. Does anyone have ideas for Halloween tunes that might feature a steel guitar? I play with both trad. clean t ...

Here's a Peavey Nashville 1000 with upgraded chips and a EPS-15C neodymium speaker. The speaker is a $220.00 upgrade
$600.00 shipped.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/13197_1018191156 ...

I ended up using three simple mini on/off toggles. I found some (1/4"X7/8") chrome washers at the hardware store that did a great job of hiding the old switch mounting holes.
I had to dril ...

I had a bent tuner on my Fender T8. I almost bought a set until I saw the post where they are 1/16" wider, x2 sides = 1/8th total. I ended up fixing the tuner myself. The tolerances on the Fender ...

Very interesting and innovative! Thanks for posting the pic!

You wouldn't happen to have a wiring diagram for converting from the 3 bush button to the three toggle switches?

Would it be possible to post a pic of the harness?

Thanks for the info Jeff!
Did you use mini 1/4" (6.35mm) switches or the larger 15/32" (12mm) switches?

Hey Jeff,
This is a really old post. Smile

On your T8 how did you have the toggle switches set up?
Simple on/off for each neck?

Thanks Norman, I sent him a PM.

Hey Folks,
I'm looking for Fender Stringmaster T8 short scale 22.5".
Please keep an eye out. There's one on Reverb I put an offer on.
Thanks
Mike

I found one. Thank for all your he ...

Here's my two steel and three steel setups.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/13197_36767374_10214478234544005_4321747009796046848_n_1.jpg

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/ ...

I play a lot of jazz on a 6 string lap steel.
The default tuning I use is Cma11 and C11.

Cma11 Low to High C-E-G-B-D-F

Without slants this tuning gives me these basic chord that are transposib ...

I would use my Peavey Nashville 1000 as a bass amp. As far as I'm concerned it's a bass map. A 300 watts clean solid state power amp, 15" Blackwidow speaker which are used in many bass maps. The ...

I'm going to assume your using L-H GBDGBD? You might look into using an alternate tuning that will give you more harmonic options. I'm sure there more than a couple players here's that know of a coupl ...

I was playing for this private birthday party and I noticed that an older gentlemen sitting in a lawn chair was really digging the music. For some reason I had a feeling that he was a musician so on b ...

Thanks everyone for the great suggestion to purchase the Gretsch Bobtail dobro! It's a great starter instrument. I ended up buying the Zoom AC-2 pre-amp direct box to go with it.
Here's a little vi ...

Hi David, No need for an apology. I think most of the players here on the forums have great ears. Having a good ear is a must if a person is going be proficient at steel guitar. It was probably better ...

There is one option missing. I call it "By Rote". This is where a musician memorizes a song's chord progression, leads ect... and doesn't have the ability to truly play by ear and respond to ...

One way to get speed is to utilize open strings with hammer ons and pull offs. Study the technique dobro players use.
Granted it's not going work in every situation but you will be surprised how mu ...

Maybe try the Cma11 tuning. It can be very intuitive for many guitar players. I had a really bad cold when I made this video. I need to re-make it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-M1gfDksg

Hey Folks,
Bill has been gracious enough to send me a tuner. Smile

I also noticed the tuners are dry. Do you guys ever lube them? If so with what?

Unfortunately the worm gear is bad. Sad

I'll keep you posted. Thanks for offering the tuner!

Just in case anyone needs to know how to remove this type of tuner.

Step 1. Remove gear screw and gear.
Step 2. Heat up round knob until solder melts on the inner shaft and knob falls off.
Step 3 ...

Author	Message
Topic: Halloween Steel Guitar LOL!
Michael James Replies: 14 Views: 3760	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2022 3:31 pm Subject: Halloween Steel Guitar LOL!
Michael James Replies: 14 Views: 3760	And a good reply it is! Very funny!
Topic: Halloween Steel Guitar LOL!
Michael James Replies: 14 Views: 3760	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2022 12:04 pm Subject: Halloween Steel Guitar LOL!
Michael James Replies: 14 Views: 3760	Hey Steelers, I have been asked to play steel guitar for a Halloween concert in October. Does anyone have ideas for Halloween tunes that might feature a steel guitar? I play with both trad. clean t ...
Topic: Peavey Nashville 1000 - $600.00 - EPS-15C neodymium speaker
Michael James Replies: 0 Views: 794	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Nov 2019 4:57 am Subject: Peavey Nashville 1000 - $600.00 - EPS-15C neodymium speaker
Michael James Replies: 0 Views: 794	Here's a Peavey Nashville 1000 with upgraded chips and a EPS-15C neodymium speaker. The speaker is a $220.00 upgrade $600.00 shipped. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/13197_1018191156 ...
Topic: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Sep 2019 12:07 pm Subject: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	I ended up using three simple mini on/off toggles. I found some (1/4"X7/8") chrome washers at the hardware store that did a great job of hiding the old switch mounting holes. I had to dril ...
Topic: String master tuning plates
Michael James Replies: 3 Views: 1304	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Aug 2019 12:53 pm Subject: String master tuning plates
Michael James Replies: 3 Views: 1304	I had a bent tuner on my Fender T8. I almost bought a set until I saw the post where they are 1/16" wider, x2 sides = 1/8th total. I ended up fixing the tuner myself. The tolerances on the Fender ...
Topic: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2019 4:25 am Subject: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Very interesting and innovative! Thanks for posting the pic!
Topic: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2019 4:04 pm Subject: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	You wouldn't happen to have a wiring diagram for converting from the 3 bush button to the three toggle switches?
Topic: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Aug 2019 10:50 am Subject: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Would it be possible to post a pic of the harness?
Topic: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Aug 2019 3:50 am Subject: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Thanks for the info Jeff! Did you use mini 1/4" (6.35mm) switches or the larger 15/32" (12mm) switches?
Topic: Wiring for a Stringmaster Quad
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Aug 2019 3:32 am Subject: T8 Switches
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 9635	Hey Jeff, This is a really old post. On your T8 how did you have the toggle switches set up? Simple on/off for each neck?
Topic: (I found one) Fender Stringmaster T8 Short Scale 22.5
Michael James Replies: 3 Views: 1687	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 5 Apr 2019 2:48 pm Subject: (I found one) Fender Stringmaster T8 Short Scale 22.5
Michael James Replies: 3 Views: 1687	Thanks Norman, I sent him a PM.
Topic: (I found one) Fender Stringmaster T8 Short Scale 22.5
Michael James Replies: 3 Views: 1687	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 5 Apr 2019 9:42 am Subject: (I found one) Fender Stringmaster T8 Short Scale 22.5
Michael James Replies: 3 Views: 1687	Hey Folks, I'm looking for Fender Stringmaster T8 short scale 22.5". Please keep an eye out. There's one on Reverb I put an offer on. Thanks Mike I found one. Thank for all your he ...
Topic: Multiple steels instead of multiple necks
Michael James Replies: 28 Views: 6331	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2018 7:00 am Subject: Multiple steels instead of multiple necks
Michael James Replies: 28 Views: 6331	Here's my two steel and three steel setups. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/13197_36767374_10214478234544005_4321747009796046848_n_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/ ...
Topic: 8 String Lap Steel Jazz Tuning
Michael James Replies: 27 Views: 11536	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Aug 2018 12:52 pm Subject: 8 String Lap Steel Jazz Tuning
Michael James Replies: 27 Views: 11536	I play a lot of jazz on a 6 string lap steel. The default tuning I use is Cma11 and C11. Cma11 Low to High C-E-G-B-D-F Without slants this tuning gives me these basic chord that are transposib ...
Topic: Lap Steel Through Bass Amp
Michael James Replies: 10 Views: 4314	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jun 2018 8:05 am Subject: Lap Steel Through Bass Amp
Michael James Replies: 10 Views: 4314	I would use my Peavey Nashville 1000 as a bass amp. As far as I'm concerned it's a bass map. A 300 watts clean solid state power amp, 15" Blackwidow speaker which are used in many bass maps. The ...
Topic: Where are the split slant dobro chords?
Michael James Replies: 29 Views: 8452	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Mar 2018 9:05 am Subject: Where are the split slant dobro chords?
Michael James Replies: 29 Views: 8452	I'm going to assume your using L-H GBDGBD? You might look into using an alternate tuning that will give you more harmonic options. I'm sure there more than a couple players here's that know of a coupl ...
Topic: What Was The Best Compliment You Received
Michael James Replies: 31 Views: 5629	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Feb 2018 4:17 pm Subject: What Was The Best Compliment You Received
Michael James Replies: 31 Views: 5629	I was playing for this private birthday party and I noticed that an older gentlemen sitting in a lawn chair was really digging the music. For some reason I had a feeling that he was a musician so on b ...
Topic: Student Level Dobro with Pickup
Michael James Replies: 9 Views: 4023	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Dec 2017 7:44 am Subject: Student Level Dobro with Pickup
Michael James Replies: 9 Views: 4023	Thanks everyone for the great suggestion to purchase the Gretsch Bobtail dobro! It's a great starter instrument. I ended up buying the Zoom AC-2 pre-amp direct box to go with it. Here's a little vi ...
Topic: Ear, TAB, or sheet music?
Michael James Replies: 25 Views: 4972	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2017 8:53 am Subject: Ear, TAB, or sheet music?
Michael James Replies: 25 Views: 4972	Hi David, No need for an apology. I think most of the players here on the forums have great ears. Having a good ear is a must if a person is going be proficient at steel guitar. It was probably better ...
Topic: Ear, TAB, or sheet music?
Michael James Replies: 25 Views: 4972	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Dec 2017 11:35 am Subject: Ear, TAB, or sheet music?
Michael James Replies: 25 Views: 4972	There is one option missing. I call it "By Rote". This is where a musician memorizes a song's chord progression, leads ect... and doesn't have the ability to truly play by ear and respond to ...
Topic: trying different techniques to play fast
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 6706	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Nov 2017 7:33 am Subject: trying different techniques to play fast
Michael James Replies: 22 Views: 6706	One way to get speed is to utilize open strings with hammer ons and pull offs. Study the technique dobro players use. Granted it's not going work in every situation but you will be surprised how mu ...
Topic: C6 tuning...slow to assimilate!
Michael James Replies: 34 Views: 10122	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Nov 2017 9:47 am Subject: C6 tuning...slow to assimilate!
Michael James Replies: 34 Views: 10122	Maybe try the Cma11 tuning. It can be very intuitive for many guitar players. I had a really bad cold when I made this video. I need to re-make it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-M1gfDksg
Topic: Fender Tuner Rapair
Michael James Replies: 5 Views: 2446	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Oct 2017 2:05 pm Subject: Fender Tuner Rapair
Michael James Replies: 5 Views: 2446	Hey Folks, Bill has been gracious enough to send me a tuner. I also noticed the tuners are dry. Do you guys ever lube them? If so with what?
Topic: Fender Tuner Rapair
Michael James Replies: 5 Views: 2446	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Oct 2017 9:35 am Subject: Fender Tuner Rapair
Michael James Replies: 5 Views: 2446	Unfortunately the worm gear is bad. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for offering the tuner!
Topic: Fender Tuner Rapair
Michael James Replies: 5 Views: 2446	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2017 11:01 pm Subject: Fender Tuner Rapair
Michael James Replies: 5 Views: 2446	Just in case anyone needs to know how to remove this type of tuner. Step 1. Remove gear screw and gear. Step 2. Heat up round knob until solder melts on the inner shaft and knob falls off. Step 3 ...