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Happy Sunday folks. I thought this topic might be a fun one.

I recently read an article by guitar instructor Jim Bowley, where he outlined "10 Basic Lead Guitar Moves". In this articl ...

Another Fred Kelly player here. I use the speed picks, and switch between the orange and the whites depending on which one's on top of the pile.

I have to agree with the rest - you can make a lot of music with a 3x2 E9 setup. Save up for the additional changes, but keep on it while you do!

Mike H: Why don't put some short leads and a switch (internal or external) on the cap lead that you clipped? Flip the switch for a dual purpose pedal! Cool

I may do that when I put it back together. ...

After my recent steel purchase left my piggy bank empty, I found myself without a volume pedal. So while I save my nickels and dimes for a new fancy model, I found this mod for an old Crybaby GCB-95 ...

What if it's really I-I7-IV?

Song was written in D, but Ed King plays the solo in G - see the quote in the pic attached from Gary Rossington, Guitar Techniques Magazine, 2006.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13155 ...

Digging out my PSG instructional material from the move last year, and I can't find my booklet that came with the Jeff Newman PSG Techniques video.

Anyone have a digital copy they can send?

Also check out the VOX modelers - even the older AD30VT's and 50VT's. They've got a goofy little circut that implements a preamp tube into the power section, and they come with a built in attenuator. ...

Mike, how long have you been playing ?

Only a couple years, so I am still woefully amateur.

Looks like Ol' Jeff had what I'd refer to as a multi-tool in his bag...

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13155_Jeff_Pistol_1_1.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13155_Jef ...

Thanks for the suggestions gang. James Sission was good enough to ship me a loaner until the end of the month.

On another note, I also scored a like-new Stevens bar, APM made, at the pawn shop tod ...

For the first time in about a year and a half, I find myself sitting behind a pedal steel that I can call my own. Only problem is, it'll be at least another 3 weeks before that next paycheck comes in ...

Strictly from a value perspective, I've found Jay Leach's "First Lessons - Pedal Steel" to be about the most comprehensive and complete package that won't break the bank. For $17, you get a ...

This might be outside of the scope of what you're looking to do, but my absolute favorite resource ever for country music is a book by Brian Fullen (with Roy Vogt" called "Contemporary Count ...

As someone who spent about 20 years playing in hard rock and heavy metal bands, with 100-watt Marshall stacks cranked to 11, double-bass drummers blasting 16th notes at 180 BPM, and vocalists screamin ...

Thanks guys.

It's just "shakin' off the rust" maintenance for the most part - tight pull on the C pedal, pull rods bunching between the C pedal, LKL, and LKR, zingy 3rd string, etc.

Hey folks, I'm looking for an MSA mechanic to go through my '74 Semi-Classic 3X4, in the Detroit area. I've got some undercarriage issues I'd love to have gone over. I'd also like to learn a little ...

I'd add Jamey Johnson's "The Guitar Song" to this list. Tons of great steel by Cowboy Eddie Long on this double-CD set. In fact, the cover of "For the Good Times" is the track th ...

I just received my copy today from Amazon, and this course is awesome in it's approach. I highly recommend it to anyone who's struggling through the infancy stage.

I've adopted a version of Joe Wrights naming convention as a beginner to keep me reminded of the function.

48+, or forty eight positive, or forty eight up
48-, or forty eight negative, or forty ...

Anyone have any recommendations for a windows based webcam for Skype lessons? Looking to stay under $100.

Thanks!

Thanks Donny. So far, everything is surprisingly staying, moving, and returning in tune, so I'll probably just deal with it for now.

Hey Gang, My 70's MSA Semi-Classic has a pull rod binding issue going on, and I'm looking for some help solving.

(Including pics below to help with description).

The pull rod on the LKR 4th st ...

Bass for me.... Rock bands, metal bands, until retiring from my last band in 2008 : http://www.metalblade.com/battlecross

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Topic: Five Basic Pedal Steel Guitar Moves?
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 1969	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Aug 2015 11:14 am Subject: Five Basic Pedal Steel Guitar Moves?
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 1969	Happy Sunday folks. I thought this topic might be a fun one. I recently read an article by guitar instructor Jim Bowley, where he outlined "10 Basic Lead Guitar Moves". In this articl ...
Topic: Thumb pick question (again)
Mike Heugel Replies: 33 Views: 14184	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jul 2015 8:48 pm Subject: Thumb pick question (again)
Mike Heugel Replies: 33 Views: 14184	Another Fred Kelly player here. I use the speed picks, and switch between the orange and the whites depending on which one's on top of the pile.
Topic: Missing Knee Levers
Mike Heugel Replies: 43 Views: 10818	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jul 2015 8:45 pm Subject: Missing Knee Levers
Mike Heugel Replies: 43 Views: 10818	I have to agree with the rest - you can make a lot of music with a 3x2 E9 setup. Save up for the additional changes, but keep on it while you do!
Topic: Volume Pedal Substitution - Crybaby Wah Mod
Mike Heugel Replies: 9 Views: 7285	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Jul 2015 8:13 pm Subject: Volume Pedal Substitution - Crybaby Wah Mod
Mike Heugel Replies: 9 Views: 7285	Mike H: Why don't put some short leads and a switch (internal or external) on the cap lead that you clipped? Flip the switch for a dual purpose pedal! I may do that when I put it back together. ...
Topic: Volume Pedal Substitution - Crybaby Wah Mod
Mike Heugel Replies: 9 Views: 7285	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jul 2015 3:56 pm Subject: Volume Pedal Substitution - Crybaby Wah Mod
Mike Heugel Replies: 9 Views: 7285	After my recent steel purchase left my piggy bank empty, I found myself without a volume pedal. So while I save my nickels and dimes for a new fancy model, I found this mod for an old Crybaby GCB-95 ...
Topic: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Mike Heugel Replies: 131 Views: 63969	Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Jul 2015 4:17 pm Subject: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Mike Heugel Replies: 131 Views: 63969	What if it's really I-I7-IV?
Topic: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Mike Heugel Replies: 131 Views: 63969	Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Jul 2015 2:51 pm Subject: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Mike Heugel Replies: 131 Views: 63969	Song was written in D, but Ed King plays the solo in G - see the quote in the pic attached from Gary Rossington, Guitar Techniques Magazine, 2006. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13155 ...
Topic: Jeff Newman's PSG Techniques - anyone have the book?
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 2835	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2015 2:13 pm Subject: Jeff Newman's PSG Techniques - anyone have the book?
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 2835	Digging out my PSG instructional material from the move last year, and I can't find my booklet that came with the Jeff Newman PSG Techniques video. Anyone have a digital copy they can send?
Topic: Looking for small amp suggestion
Mike Heugel Replies: 12 Views: 4079	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Jul 2015 1:20 pm Subject: Looking for small amp suggestion
Mike Heugel Replies: 12 Views: 4079	Also check out the VOX modelers - even the older AD30VT's and 50VT's. They've got a goofy little circut that implements a preamp tube into the power section, and they come with a built in attenuator. ...
Topic: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jul 2015 8:43 pm Subject: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Mike, how long have you been playing ? Only a couple years, so I am still woefully amateur.
Topic: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jul 2015 2:20 pm Subject: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Looks like Ol' Jeff had what I'd refer to as a multi-tool in his bag... http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13155_Jeff_Pistol_1_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/13155_Jef ...
Topic: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jul 2015 2:08 pm Subject: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Thanks for the suggestions gang. James Sission was good enough to ship me a loaner until the end of the month. On another note, I also scored a like-new Stevens bar, APM made, at the pawn shop tod ...
Topic: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Jul 2015 2:04 pm Subject: Emergency Tone Bar?
Mike Heugel Replies: 27 Views: 8257	For the first time in about a year and a half, I find myself sitting behind a pedal steel that I can call my own. Only problem is, it'll be at least another 3 weeks before that next paycheck comes in ...
Topic: Beginners book
Mike Heugel Replies: 18 Views: 10069	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Sep 2013 8:40 pm Subject: Beginners book
Mike Heugel Replies: 18 Views: 10069	Strictly from a value perspective, I've found Jay Leach's "First Lessons - Pedal Steel" to be about the most comprehensive and complete package that won't break the bank. For $17, you get a ...
Topic: Taking Requests for Play-along Soundtracks!
Mike Heugel Replies: 35 Views: 11499	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Aug 2013 9:57 am Subject: Taking Requests for Play-along Soundtracks!
Mike Heugel Replies: 35 Views: 11499	This might be outside of the scope of what you're looking to do, but my absolute favorite resource ever for country music is a book by Brian Fullen (with Roy Vogt" called "Contemporary Count ...
Topic: Size does matter, or not
Mike Heugel Replies: 35 Views: 10528	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Aug 2013 9:01 am Subject: Size does matter, or not
Mike Heugel Replies: 35 Views: 10528	As someone who spent about 20 years playing in hard rock and heavy metal bands, with 100-watt Marshall stacks cranked to 11, double-bass drummers blasting 16th notes at 180 BPM, and vocalists screamin ...
Topic: Looking for an MSA Mechanic in the Detroit area
Mike Heugel Replies: 5 Views: 1311	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Aug 2013 6:20 am Subject: Looking for an MSA Mechanic in the Detroit area
Mike Heugel Replies: 5 Views: 1311	Thanks guys. It's just "shakin' off the rust" maintenance for the most part - tight pull on the C pedal, pull rods bunching between the C pedal, LKL, and LKR, zingy 3rd string, etc.
Topic: Looking for an MSA Mechanic in the Detroit area
Mike Heugel Replies: 5 Views: 1311	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Aug 2013 7:34 pm Subject: Looking for an MSA Mechanic in the Detroit area
Mike Heugel Replies: 5 Views: 1311	Hey folks, I'm looking for an MSA mechanic to go through my '74 Semi-Classic 3X4, in the Detroit area. I've got some undercarriage issues I'd love to have gone over. I'd also like to learn a little ...
Topic: What are some must listen to albums for pedal steel players?
Mike Heugel Replies: 34 Views: 11329	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Aug 2013 8:58 pm Subject: What are some must listen to albums for pedal steel players?
Mike Heugel Replies: 34 Views: 11329	I'd add Jamey Johnson's "The Guitar Song" to this list. Tons of great steel by Cowboy Eddie Long on this double-CD set. In fact, the cover of "For the Good Times" is the track th ...
Topic: Great new beginner's E9 course from Jay Leach
Mike Heugel Replies: 4 Views: 2507	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 3 Aug 2013 1:25 pm Subject: Great new beginner's E9 course from Jay Leach
Mike Heugel Replies: 4 Views: 2507	I just received my copy today from Amazon, and this course is awesome in it's approach. I highly recommend it to anyone who's struggling through the infancy stage.
Topic: Knee Lever Names
Mike Heugel Replies: 59 Views: 22676	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Aug 2013 3:36 pm Subject: Knee Lever Names
Mike Heugel Replies: 59 Views: 22676	I've adopted a version of Joe Wrights naming convention as a beginner to keep me reminded of the function. 48+, or forty eight positive, or forty eight up 48-, or forty eight negative, or forty ...
Topic: Webcam for Skype lessons.
Mike Heugel Replies: 0 Views: 936	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 30 Jul 2013 5:33 am Subject: Webcam for Skype lessons.
Mike Heugel Replies: 0 Views: 936	Anyone have any recommendations for a windows based webcam for Skype lessons? Looking to stay under $100. Thanks!
Topic: MSA Semi Classic - pull rod binding on LKR
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 3145	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2013 12:08 pm Subject: MSA Semi Classic - pull rod binding on LKR
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 3145	Thanks Donny. So far, everything is surprisingly staying, moving, and returning in tune, so I'll probably just deal with it for now.
Topic: MSA Semi Classic - pull rod binding on LKR
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 3145	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2013 6:23 pm Subject: MSA Semi Classic - pull rod binding on LKR
Mike Heugel Replies: 3 Views: 3145	Hey Gang, My 70's MSA Semi-Classic has a pull rod binding issue going on, and I'm looking for some help solving. (Including pics below to help with description). The pull rod on the LKR 4th st ...
Topic: What Was Your Main Instrument Before Steel?
Mike Heugel Replies: 69 Views: 24112	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Jul 2013 2:37 pm Subject: What Was Your Main Instrument Before Steel?
Mike Heugel Replies: 69 Views: 24112	Bass for me.... Rock bands, metal bands, until retiring from my last band in 2008 : http://www.metalblade.com/battlecross