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I was given an impressive collection of tapes, mostly from 80s and 90s. Dozens of pro steel players, including the best known. Three boxes, about 50 VHS cassettes (I haven't counted). I need to cle ...

Vacationing soon on Oahu and the big island. Any advise will be very appreciated.

Great link..........thanks.

Indeed, I think I went from unwound to wound. Thus, I changed back to an unwound. Now, it seems to be staying in tune. I'll make sure to remember this feedback........thanks!

I have an E9th with standard copedent.

I'm unable to get the 6th string to an A (+4).

When I screw in the vinyl hex to raise the B pedal pitch, the open 6th string also tightens and the pitch ra ...

After my last gig, I unpacked the pedal at home - and no sound at all. Looking at the insides, all connections seem intact. The pot hasn't been giving me any trouble (e.g. scratchy sound), so I don' ...

I'm keen to hear newer recordings!

Primarily interested in folk and alternative country.

Not interested in commercial 'new country' sound.

Thanks for your suggestions!

michael

The buzzing happens between mid-neck and pickup. Most strings buzz.

I'm pushing down firmly with the tone bar. To stop the buzz, I really have to push down hard.

Maybe my strings need changing ...

I love playing the steel at a weekly bar jam.

We also have an ACOUSTIC jam at a cafe. I'd like to be able to join in on the country-folk-rock tunes. So I'm wondering what might be an instrument to ...

This is awesome info. I should have known about the relative minor to major scale! This really makes playing minor key much easier than I anticipated. Thanks all!

The DVDs I have don't cover minor scales/keys. (I learn much quicker from seeing, rather than reading text descriptions - so I prefer videos.)

Does anybody know a video for minor scales?

Also, f ...

Thanks for all the great suggestions, artists, and songs! ..........and the Youtube videos!

michael

I'm a newer player. Enjoy playing at open mics where we play mostly country-folk-rock.

A lot of locals really like the blues, but not so much country.

For you experienced players, which 5-10 BL ...

Great suggestions so far. With the Zoom, I assume you can easily stomp to your pre-set effects? That is, no fidgeting on stage?

I had a Digitech RP50 that did that was very easy to use. However, ...

Would like to travel light. Just a volume pedal plus a multi-effects. The multi-effects is desired to tailor my sound to the particular song I'm playing with the band - which tend to vary between roc ...

I've been playing about 18mos and really enjoying. I feel comfortable playing along with live performers (keeping up with chord changes, short fills, etc.). I continue to learn different positions fo ...

I'm just a closet player, so not fussing about tone too much (although I am seeking to get out and play with folks). It's been a year since I changed the strings. I'm wondering how often folks tend t ...

I bought the Goodrich pedal new only about 6 months ago. I'm hearing static when pedal is pressed. Is it the pot, or maybe something else?

Thanks,
michael

I just want to say thanks to everyone for your generous advice. I'm printing this - and keeping near my psg - to continue on the path of learning and enjoyment!

Michael

I've only been playing psg several months - and loving it! I've learned some rudimentary topics (major & minor chords, scales, A,B,C pedals, palm-blocking). (I have Band-in-a-box for backing trac ...

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Topic: Dozens of VHS Tapes: Should I Donate Somewhere?
Michael Murray Replies: 6 Views: 3465	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Jan 2022 1:46 pm Subject: Dozens of VHS Tapes: Should I Donate Somewhere?
Michael Murray Replies: 6 Views: 3465	I was given an impressive collection of tapes, mostly from 80s and 90s. Dozens of pro steel players, including the best known. Three boxes, about 50 VHS cassettes (I haven't counted). I need to cle ...
Topic: Where to find live steel shows in Hawaii?
Michael Murray Replies: 8 Views: 2050	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2020 8:27 pm Subject: Where to find live steel shows in Hawaii?
Michael Murray Replies: 8 Views: 2050	Vacationing soon on Oahu and the big island. Any advise will be very appreciated.
Topic: Help needed tuning 6th string B pedal.
Michael Murray Replies: 5 Views: 1425	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Oct 2019 4:11 pm Subject: Help needed tuning 6th string B pedal.
Michael Murray Replies: 5 Views: 1425	Great link..........thanks.
Topic: Help needed tuning 6th string B pedal.
Michael Murray Replies: 5 Views: 1425	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Sep 2019 4:55 pm Subject: Help needed tuning 6th string B pedal.
Michael Murray Replies: 5 Views: 1425	Indeed, I think I went from unwound to wound. Thus, I changed back to an unwound. Now, it seems to be staying in tune. I'll make sure to remember this feedback........thanks!
Topic: Help needed tuning 6th string B pedal.
Michael Murray Replies: 5 Views: 1425	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Sep 2019 12:51 pm Subject: Help needed tuning 6th string B pedal.
Michael Murray Replies: 5 Views: 1425	I have an E9th with standard copedent. I'm unable to get the 6th string to an A (+4). When I screw in the vinyl hex to raise the B pedal pitch, the open 6th string also tightens and the pitch ra ...
Topic: Goodrich 120 Pedal: No sound
Michael Murray Replies: 1 Views: 887	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Jun 2019 3:37 pm Subject: Goodrich 120 Pedal: No sound
Michael Murray Replies: 1 Views: 887	After my last gig, I unpacked the pedal at home - and no sound at all. Looking at the insides, all connections seem intact. The pot hasn't been giving me any trouble (e.g. scratchy sound), so I don' ...
Topic: Any new album recommendations?
Michael Murray Replies: 20 Views: 3364	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 May 2019 3:46 pm Subject: Any new album recommendations?
Michael Murray Replies: 20 Views: 3364	I'm keen to hear newer recordings! Primarily interested in folk and alternative country. Not interested in commercial 'new country' sound. Thanks for your suggestions! michael
Topic: Strings Buzz caused by? (mid-neck to pickup)
Michael Murray Replies: 2 Views: 783	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Apr 2015 5:23 pm Subject: Strings Buzz caused by? (mid-neck to pickup)
Michael Murray Replies: 2 Views: 783	The buzzing happens between mid-neck and pickup. Most strings buzz. I'm pushing down firmly with the tone bar. To stop the buzz, I really have to push down hard. Maybe my strings need changing ...
Topic: From Pedal Steel to What Next?....(e.g. Dobro?)
Michael Murray Replies: 10 Views: 1906	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Mar 2014 3:13 pm Subject: From Pedal Steel to What Next?....(e.g. Dobro?)
Michael Murray Replies: 10 Views: 1906	I love playing the steel at a weekly bar jam. We also have an ACOUSTIC jam at a cafe. I'd like to be able to join in on the country-folk-rock tunes. So I'm wondering what might be an instrument to ...
Topic: Tips for Beginner Learning Minor Keys?
Michael Murray Replies: 13 Views: 4056	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Dec 2013 9:37 am Subject: Thanks!
Michael Murray Replies: 13 Views: 4056	This is awesome info. I should have known about the relative minor to major scale! This really makes playing minor key much easier than I anticipated. Thanks all!
Topic: Tips for Beginner Learning Minor Keys?
Michael Murray Replies: 13 Views: 4056	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Dec 2013 8:33 am Subject: Tips for Beginner Learning Minor Keys?
Michael Murray Replies: 13 Views: 4056	The DVDs I have don't cover minor scales/keys. (I learn much quicker from seeing, rather than reading text descriptions - so I prefer videos.) Does anybody know a video for minor scales? Also, f ...
Topic: Which popular BLUES standards to play live?
Michael Murray Replies: 87 Views: 25739	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Nov 2013 9:58 pm Subject: Which popular BLUES standards to play live?
Michael Murray Replies: 87 Views: 25739	Thanks for all the great suggestions, artists, and songs! ..........and the Youtube videos! michael
Topic: Which popular BLUES standards to play live?
Michael Murray Replies: 87 Views: 25739	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Nov 2013 3:30 pm Subject: Which popular BLUES standards to play live?
Michael Murray Replies: 87 Views: 25739	I'm a newer player. Enjoy playing at open mics where we play mostly country-folk-rock. A lot of locals really like the blues, but not so much country. For you experienced players, which 5-10 BL ...
Topic: Multi-Efffects Pedal?
Michael Murray Replies: 17 Views: 4133	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Oct 2013 6:09 am Subject: Multi-Efffects Pedal?
Michael Murray Replies: 17 Views: 4133	Great suggestions so far. With the Zoom, I assume you can easily stomp to your pre-set effects? That is, no fidgeting on stage? I had a Digitech RP50 that did that was very easy to use. However, ...
Topic: Multi-Efffects Pedal?
Michael Murray Replies: 17 Views: 4133	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Oct 2013 9:13 pm Subject: Multi-Efffects Pedal?
Michael Murray Replies: 17 Views: 4133	Would like to travel light. Just a volume pedal plus a multi-effects. The multi-effects is desired to tailor my sound to the particular song I'm playing with the band - which tend to vary between roc ...
Topic: Tips to learn how to improvise solos?
Michael Murray Replies: 24 Views: 7907	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Apr 2012 2:23 pm Subject: Tips to learn how to improvise solos?
Michael Murray Replies: 24 Views: 7907	I've been playing about 18mos and really enjoying. I feel comfortable playing along with live performers (keeping up with chord changes, short fills, etc.). I continue to learn different positions fo ...
Topic: Change Strings How Often?
Michael Murray Replies: 19 Views: 12189	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jan 2012 4:43 pm Subject: Change Strings How Often?
Michael Murray Replies: 19 Views: 12189	I'm just a closet player, so not fussing about tone too much (although I am seeking to get out and play with folks). It's been a year since I changed the strings. I'm wondering how often folks tend t ...
Topic: Newer Volume Pedal Static - Pot already?
Michael Murray Replies: 9 Views: 3126	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Sep 2011 4:26 pm Subject: Newer Volume Pedal Static - Pot already?
Michael Murray Replies: 9 Views: 3126	I bought the Goodrich pedal new only about 6 months ago. I'm hearing static when pedal is pressed. Is it the pot, or maybe something else? Thanks, michael
Topic: What Should I Learn Next? (a beginner)
Michael Murray Replies: 42 Views: 14175	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Feb 2011 6:38 am Subject: Great Info
Michael Murray Replies: 42 Views: 14175	I just want to say thanks to everyone for your generous advice. I'm printing this - and keeping near my psg - to continue on the path of learning and enjoyment! Michael
Topic: What Should I Learn Next? (a beginner)
Michael Murray Replies: 42 Views: 14175	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Feb 2011 5:18 pm Subject: What Should I Learn Next? (a beginner)
Michael Murray Replies: 42 Views: 14175	I've only been playing psg several months - and loving it! I've learned some rudimentary topics (major & minor chords, scales, A,B,C pedals, palm-blocking). (I have Band-in-a-box for backing trac ...