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Replaced the Ducati 996 with one of these. Just as fast and even more fun.

Hey, this one goes to 17!

[This message was edited by Mike Marchelya on 02 August 2005 at 04:49 PM.][This message was ...

I'm looking for a lap steel (or maybe two) and I could use some advice. I'll use it (them?) for two types of music. One is the blues/rock 'n roll Elmore James E-tuning stuff but I also like to play sw ...

Anyone have any comments about Harmos guitars? Note... I've searched the forums and have read the earlier responses; just wondering if there are any new Harmos owners/players out there, or if anyone h ...

If the person in the Portland area who bought my blue U-12 Fessenden guitar last June is a member of this forum, please contact me. Thank you. Note new e-mail mikemarchelya@comcast.net

I'm told that the "lead dress" (wiring) of the silverface amps was progressively changed for the worse as the silverface years went on. Earlier silverface amps have little or no change, but some say t ...

Dirk to answer your question, I guess the older MSA sound would be more in the direction. I'd like more of a woody or breathy sound than what I've heard. Again, don't get me wrong guys. I'm a big fan ...

Henry, IMO, the big problem with jazz and steel is the voicing of the instrument. Operationally, it offers tremendous possibilities for the jazz player, but I think the inherent tonality prevents a lo ...

Riding since '72. Current bike: Ducati 996. Best advice: Avoid those annoying straight sections of road.

Hello again to all. I'm looking for some direction to help me on the road to developing good jazz tone (swing to bop, more bop than swing). Which CD's or internet links demonstrate the best jazz tone ...

Why is this thread suggesting a chromatic tuner for each string and a corresponding series of electrodes in the seat cushion? Left zap = flat; right zap = sharp...

Sorry, b0b. This probably should have gone in "Pedal Steel."

Sorry, b0b. This probably should have gone in "Pedal Steel."

Thanks, Mike. Jim is scheduled to play at the Denver show tomorrow (Sunday). I'm looking forward to hearing him.

Has any builder ever used brass instead of aluminum for a steel?

Has any builder ever used brass instead of aluminum for a steel?

Tony, like you I'm a "beginner" and after much deliberation, I went with a U-12. Since steel has such a long learning curve, I didn't see the point in learning two necks when one is tough enough. As y ...

I've got a Super and love it for guitar, but not for steel. I'd suggest you play one first - maybe you can try one at a music store. Granted, it won't be identical, but you'll at least get a general i ...

Thumb and three fingers, thumbpick only, a "Pro-Pick" or something like that. I tried fingerpicks for a couple of days and never picked 'em up again. The fingertips are so sensitive and offer so much ...

Howard, you got me there! http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif

When I mention that I've taken up pedal steel, I typically get one of three responses:

" A WHAT?"

"I didn't know you were into countr ...

"It's all country music. One country or another." - Willie Dixon

If you don't have Band in a Box, get it! In addition to all its other great features, BIAB has a marvelous interval and "name that chord" program. And you can play "name that chord" with BIAB in a co ...

Will a 15" speaker like a JBL or Altec fit in a standard Twin Reverb cabinet?

[url=http://www.unclespot.com/FenderBF.html]http://www.unclespot.com/FenderBF.html

Just the kind of info I was looking for, so thanks very much Gino, Ricky and Cartwright. The blonde Twin-Amp I have would probably be perfect for many steel players but is actually too clean for my ta ...

Ricky, on another post you indicated your Twin has been modified. Have you done any experimentation with transformers, especially the OT? I've had a few discussions with a local amp tech regarding tub ...

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Topic: Ride, Captain Ride!-How many bikers?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 391 Views: 51629	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Aug 2005 3:42 pm Subject: Ride, Captain Ride!-How many bikers?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 391 Views: 51629	Replaced the Ducati 996 with one of these. Just as fast and even more fun. Hey, this one goes to 17! [This message was edited by Mike Marchelya on 02 August 2005 at 04:49 PM.][This message was ...
Topic: 6 strings? 8 strings? One guitar or two?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 3 Views: 788	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Feb 2005 6:30 pm Subject: 6 strings? 8 strings? One guitar or two?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 3 Views: 788	I'm looking for a lap steel (or maybe two) and I could use some advice. I'll use it (them?) for two types of music. One is the blues/rock 'n roll Elmore James E-tuning stuff but I also like to play sw ...
Topic: Harmos Guitars
Mike Marchelya Replies: 1 Views: 929	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Apr 2004 6:42 pm Subject: Harmos Guitars
Mike Marchelya Replies: 1 Views: 929	Anyone have any comments about Harmos guitars? Note... I've searched the forums and have read the earlier responses; just wondering if there are any new Harmos owners/players out there, or if anyone h ...
Topic: U-12 Fessenden owner sought
Mike Marchelya Replies: 0 Views: 540	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Nov 2003 10:56 am Subject: U-12 Fessenden owner sought
Mike Marchelya Replies: 0 Views: 540	If the person in the Portland area who bought my blue U-12 Fessenden guitar last June is a member of this forum, please contact me. Thank you. Note new e-mail mikemarchelya@comcast.net
Topic: Twin Reverb: Whats the scoop about "Black Faced
Mike Marchelya Replies: 37 Views: 9718	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Jun 2003 8:01 pm Subject: Twin Reverb: Whats the scoop about "Black Faced
Mike Marchelya Replies: 37 Views: 9718	I'm told that the "lead dress" (wiring) of the silverface amps was progressively changed for the worse as the silverface years went on. Earlier silverface amps have little or no change, but some say t ...
Topic: How Many Jazzplayers
Mike Marchelya Replies: 59 Views: 6064	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jun 2003 9:37 pm Subject: How Many Jazzplayers
Mike Marchelya Replies: 59 Views: 6064	Dirk to answer your question, I guess the older MSA sound would be more in the direction. I'd like more of a woody or breathy sound than what I've heard. Again, don't get me wrong guys. I'm a big fan ...
Topic: How Many Jazzplayers
Mike Marchelya Replies: 59 Views: 6064	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jun 2003 9:38 am Subject: How Many Jazzplayers
Mike Marchelya Replies: 59 Views: 6064	Henry, IMO, the big problem with jazz and steel is the voicing of the instrument. Operationally, it offers tremendous possibilities for the jazz player, but I think the inherent tonality prevents a lo ...
Topic: Steel and Motorcycles ?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 71 Views: 10778	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 May 2003 2:54 pm Subject: Steel and Motorcycles ?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 71 Views: 10778	Riding since '72. Current bike: Ducati 996. Best advice: Avoid those annoying straight sections of road.
Topic: Newbie needs "tone" help!!!
Mike Marchelya Replies: 4 Views: 1001	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 May 2003 2:50 pm Subject: Newbie needs "tone" help!!!
Mike Marchelya Replies: 4 Views: 1001	Hello again to all. I'm looking for some direction to help me on the road to developing good jazz tone (swing to bop, more bop than swing). Which CD's or internet links demonstrate the best jazz tone ...
Topic: Mini-sliced Apertures In Fretboard
Mike Marchelya Replies: 34 Views: 5486	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 May 2003 10:51 pm Subject: Mini-sliced Apertures In Fretboard
Mike Marchelya Replies: 34 Views: 5486	Why is this thread suggesting a chromatic tuner for each string and a corresponding series of electrodes in the seat cushion? Left zap = flat; right zap = sharp...
Topic: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 1007	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 May 2003 9:43 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 1007	Sorry, b0b. This probably should have gone in "Pedal Steel."
Topic: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 812	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 May 2003 9:43 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 812	Sorry, b0b. This probably should have gone in "Pedal Steel."
Topic: Jim Cohen's Yardbird Suite
Mike Marchelya Replies: 6 Views: 969	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 May 2003 9:41 pm Subject: Jim Cohen's Yardbird Suite
Mike Marchelya Replies: 6 Views: 969	Thanks, Mike. Jim is scheduled to play at the Denver show tomorrow (Sunday). I'm looking forward to hearing him.
Topic: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 1007	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 May 2003 9:37 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 1007	Has any builder ever used brass instead of aluminum for a steel?
Topic: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 812	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 May 2003 9:37 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Trivia Q
Mike Marchelya Replies: 5 Views: 812	Has any builder ever used brass instead of aluminum for a steel?
Topic: S-10 or D-10 for beginner?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 25 Views: 4792	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2003 10:45 am Subject: S-10 or D-10 for beginner?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 25 Views: 4792	Tony, like you I'm a "beginner" and after much deliberation, I went with a U-12. Since steel has such a long learning curve, I didn't see the point in learning two necks when one is tough enough. As y ...
Topic: Fender Super Reverb question
Mike Marchelya Replies: 6 Views: 908	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Apr 2003 7:44 pm Subject: Fender Super Reverb question
Mike Marchelya Replies: 6 Views: 908	I've got a Super and love it for guitar, but not for steel. I'd suggest you play one first - maybe you can try one at a music store. Granted, it won't be identical, but you'll at least get a general i ...
Topic: How Many Fingers/Picks
Mike Marchelya Replies: 20 Views: 4109	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Apr 2003 7:25 pm Subject: How Many Fingers/Picks
Mike Marchelya Replies: 20 Views: 4109	Thumb and three fingers, thumbpick only, a "Pro-Pick" or something like that. I tried fingerpicks for a couple of days and never picked 'em up again. The fingertips are so sensitive and offer so much ...
Topic: Pedal Steel on the Rock Block
Mike Marchelya Replies: 70 Views: 7986	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Apr 2003 7:46 am Subject: Pedal Steel on the Rock Block
Mike Marchelya Replies: 70 Views: 7986	Howard, you got me there! http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif When I mention that I've taken up pedal steel, I typically get one of three responses: " A WHAT?" "I didn't know you were into countr ...
Topic: Pedal Steel on the Rock Block
Mike Marchelya Replies: 70 Views: 7986	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Apr 2003 9:56 pm Subject: Pedal Steel on the Rock Block
Mike Marchelya Replies: 70 Views: 7986	"It's all country music. One country or another." - Willie Dixon
Topic: Chords to songs you do not know
Mike Marchelya Replies: 58 Views: 13174	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Apr 2003 9:07 pm Subject: Chords to songs you do not know
Mike Marchelya Replies: 58 Views: 13174	If you don't have Band in a Box, get it! In addition to all its other great features, BIAB has a marvelous interval and "name that chord" program. And you can play "name that chord" with BIAB in a co ...
Topic: 15" speaker in Twin Reverb Cabinet
Mike Marchelya Replies: 15 Views: 8089	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Apr 2003 6:42 pm Subject: 15" speaker in Twin Reverb Cabinet
Mike Marchelya Replies: 15 Views: 8089	Will a 15" speaker like a JBL or Altec fit in a standard Twin Reverb cabinet?
Topic: How to? Fender silver to black face
Mike Marchelya Replies: 9 Views: 860	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 31 Mar 2003 5:20 pm Subject: How to? Fender silver to black face
Mike Marchelya Replies: 9 Views: 860	[url=http://www.unclespot.com/FenderBF.html]http://www.unclespot.com/FenderBF.html
Topic: Ricky D, Gino boutique steel tube amp?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 4 Views: 827	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Mar 2003 7:46 am Subject: Ricky D, Gino boutique steel tube amp?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 4 Views: 827	Just the kind of info I was looking for, so thanks very much Gino, Ricky and Cartwright. The blonde Twin-Amp I have would probably be perfect for many steel players but is actually too clean for my ta ...
Topic: Ricky D, Gino boutique steel tube amp?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 4 Views: 827	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Mar 2003 8:05 pm Subject: Ricky D, Gino boutique steel tube amp?
Mike Marchelya Replies: 4 Views: 827	Ricky, on another post you indicated your Twin has been modified. Have you done any experimentation with transformers, especially the OT? I've had a few discussions with a local amp tech regarding tub ...