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I like to mix it up a LOT !!! I think, after playing many years, you finally realize you can play some SINGLE string notes and make them really impressive !!
I seldom play more than intervals...maybe ...

Hang in there, Dave. I think you are wonderful !!!
I am 77 years old, have played steel for 60 years.At least, I may not be an expert, but I DO KNOW good steel playing !!!! Very Happy

Please continue posti ...

Wonderful song and, as usual...Played flawless !!
Thanks for your effort, Mr. Tilley...
Moon

I use the first and second strings a lot on E9th. The first few years of hearing of them, we called them the "wild strings", as you could not include them in a strum...
I use the first F# t ...

Well..... I am an oldtimer and I know Bobbe will be in the HOF !!!
Keep up your good work, Us "OLD GUYS" have to stick together !! LOL Very Happy

Moon

All I can say is.....you guys should have moved to Alaska 20 or more years ago. You could make a good living flying here.....
Click on my web site below...go to page 2 for a few airplane photos...
...

The relationship of the strings to each other is exactly the same as B0b's 8 string E6th tuning with the exception of the 7th string.....Sneaky has a 6th tone there and B0b has a 7th tone...
Moon

I prefer nickel strings....as far as "brightness" is concerned, I can ge WAY more brightness with my amp settings than I can use !! Very Happy

Moon

It is neat to go to the CARTER web site to learn something about EMMONS push pull .. Very Happy

!! LOL
Moon

Bravo !!!!
We can't say enough about Buddy !!!!
I just hope the new, younger players get the chance to learn about everthing he has done for Steel Guitar
playing !!
My Salute, Buddy !!
Moon

It is for SURE that it can be fixed !!! No one here has ever heard of a Franklin problem...
Just hang in there and take the advise of these guys...
I have never owned a Franklin so don't know anythi ...

Welcome to the forum, Bill...from Alaska...
You will enjoy this brotherhood !!!
To see a REALLY OLD steel player, click on my website below..... Very Happy

Moon

Calvin... this is probably not much help....to change from E chord to E6th simply step on the A pedal.
Moon

Merry Chrismas to everyone.... Very Happy

I think one problem we have is .... some players seem to confuse the difference in "sound" and "tone". You can read all the post here and it is ...

I hate to admit it....but the computer pedal steel sounds better than me !!! LOL
Moon

I would add to this thread...a lot of it is in the hands, both left and right hand !!
I basically think it is mostly "in the player" !!LOL
Buddy and John Hughey are very recognizable on ...

Guys and gals...Be sure to click on John Steele's link and look at that site !!!! You have to look for #447...titled "Celebration of western swing with the Time Jumpers".. Also find the link ...

Hi,Guys/Charles...
I was away for a few days and just played all the new songs on your site...Very good steel playing !!!
I really enjoyed the new catogory at the bottom...
"Style Comparison&q ...

I assumed you guys were not asking someone who has played for more than 40 years in Alaska. I played in every joint...and I DO mean joint, here around the Kenai Peninsula..
I finally got tired of it ...

Well, Dave...The main thing is you got thru it !! LOL
I think we should remind ourselves that WE are our worse critic !!!The audience is no where near as hard to please as we are....We are harder on ...

Harry....
In the old days, we ALL had that move on one pedal. For years, I played with a 6 string lap steel that had legs and a homemade pedal to go from E to A.It pulled at the keyhead end, and need ...

Jim... The G# to G lower is an OLD move, used many years by some of us. I still have it and use it a lot. Most of my use does not include using the minor.
I use it up and down the neck simular to the ...

I agree, B0b.....
Everyone who is worried about this should turn on the tuner, bar up someplace and discover what a small move it is between 440 and 442. Most good players use a much bigger move for ...

Calvin.... I have no idea how far along you are playing the pedal steel....
What J.d.was saying....just look at positions....See the neck like a road map. Think of this..If you use his thinking...A s ...

OK...C is at the 11 fret with the A/F lever...now up 2 more to the 13th fret, lower your E's and that is C again. If ou move up 2 more frets...the 15th fret is C again with your A/B pedals.....

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Topic: How Many Fingers/Strings Do You Generally Use?
Moon in Alaska Replies: 44 Views: 10275	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Nov 2008 1:00 am Subject: How Many Fingers/Strings Do You Generally Use?
Moon in Alaska Replies: 44 Views: 10275	I like to mix it up a LOT !!! I think, after playing many years, you finally realize you can play some SINGLE string notes and make them really impressive !! I seldom play more than intervals...maybe ...
Topic: Friendly suggestion for David Hartley
Moon in Alaska Replies: 76 Views: 26351	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Sep 2008 4:58 pm Subject: Friendly suggestion for David Hartley
Moon in Alaska Replies: 76 Views: 26351	Hang in there, Dave. I think you are wonderful !!! I am 77 years old, have played steel for 60 years.At least, I may not be an expert, but I DO KNOW good steel playing !!!! Please continue posti ...
Topic: Beautiful song composed and played by Charles Tilley
Moon in Alaska Replies: 7 Views: 3220	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Sep 2008 9:37 pm Subject: Beautiful song composed and played by Charles Tilley
Moon in Alaska Replies: 7 Views: 3220	Wonderful song and, as usual...Played flawless !! Thanks for your effort, Mr. Tilley... Moon
Topic: Do you use Chromatic Strings on your steel
Moon in Alaska Replies: 92 Views: 28838	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Sep 2008 6:46 pm Subject: Do you use Chromatic Strings on your steel
Moon in Alaska Replies: 92 Views: 28838	I use the first and second strings a lot on E9th. The first few years of hearing of them, we called them the "wild strings", as you could not include them in a strum... I use the first F# t ...
Topic: Bobbe's Tips news letter,,,,, from Bobbe
Moon in Alaska Replies: 29 Views: 10208	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Jul 2008 3:47 pm Subject: Bobbe's Tips news letter,,,,, from Bobbe
Moon in Alaska Replies: 29 Views: 10208	Well..... I am an oldtimer and I know Bobbe will be in the HOF !!! Keep up your good work, Us "OLD GUYS" have to stick together !! LOL Moon
Topic: Speaking of Airplanes
Moon in Alaska Replies: 71 Views: 14871	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Jun 2008 4:48 pm Subject: Speaking of Airplanes
Moon in Alaska Replies: 71 Views: 14871	All I can say is.....you guys should have moved to Alaska 20 or more years ago. You could make a good living flying here..... Click on my web site below...go to page 2 for a few airplane photos... ...
Topic: Sneaky Pete copedent
Moon in Alaska Replies: 9 Views: 4580	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jun 2008 8:30 pm Subject: Sneaky Pete copedent
Moon in Alaska Replies: 9 Views: 4580	The relationship of the strings to each other is exactly the same as B0b's 8 string E6th tuning with the exception of the 7th string.....Sneaky has a 6th tone there and B0b has a 7th tone... Moon
Topic: SIT stainless brighter than reg SIT??
Moon in Alaska Replies: 6 Views: 1453	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jun 2008 10:16 pm Subject: SIT stainless brighter than reg SIT??
Moon in Alaska Replies: 6 Views: 1453	I prefer nickel strings....as far as "brightness" is concerned, I can ge WAY more brightness with my amp settings than I can use !! Moon
Topic: P/P animation
Moon in Alaska Replies: 4 Views: 1265	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jun 2008 10:08 pm Subject: P/P animation
Moon in Alaska Replies: 4 Views: 1265	It is neat to go to the CARTER web site to learn something about EMMONS push pull .. !! LOL Moon
Topic: Buddy Emmons, Look at THIS career!
Moon in Alaska Replies: 151 Views: 51911	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 May 2008 6:12 pm Subject: Buddy Emmons, Look at THIS career!
Moon in Alaska Replies: 151 Views: 51911	Bravo !!!! We can't say enough about Buddy !!!! I just hope the new, younger players get the chance to learn about everthing he has done for Steel Guitar playing !! My Salute, Buddy !! Moon
Topic: Mechanical problem on a Franklin
Moon in Alaska Replies: 12 Views: 3131	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Feb 2008 4:28 pm Subject: Mechanical problem on a Franklin
Moon in Alaska Replies: 12 Views: 3131	It is for SURE that it can be fixed !!! No one here has ever heard of a Franklin problem... Just hang in there and take the advise of these guys... I have never owned a Franklin so don't know anythi ...
Topic: Newbie
Moon in Alaska Replies: 16 Views: 3043	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Jan 2008 10:01 pm Subject: Newbie
Moon in Alaska Replies: 16 Views: 3043	Welcome to the forum, Bill...from Alaska... You will enjoy this brotherhood !!! To see a REALLY OLD steel player, click on my website below..... Moon
Topic: not worth buying
Moon in Alaska Replies: 49 Views: 12905	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Dec 2007 5:01 pm Subject: not worth buying
Moon in Alaska Replies: 49 Views: 12905	Calvin... this is probably not much help....to change from E chord to E6th simply step on the A pedal. Moon
Topic: It's In your Hands
Moon in Alaska Replies: 222 Views: 47668	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Dec 2007 1:52 pm Subject: It's In your Hands
Moon in Alaska Replies: 222 Views: 47668	Merry Chrismas to everyone.... I think one problem we have is .... some players seem to confuse the difference in "sound" and "tone". You can read all the post here and it is ...
Topic: Band In A Box Plays Steel--and pretty well
Moon in Alaska Replies: 30 Views: 6594	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Dec 2007 9:08 pm Subject: Band In A Box Plays Steel--and pretty well
Moon in Alaska Replies: 30 Views: 6594	I hate to admit it....but the computer pedal steel sounds better than me !!! LOL Moon
Topic: It's In your Hands
Moon in Alaska Replies: 222 Views: 47668	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Dec 2007 9:04 pm Subject: It's In your Hands
Moon in Alaska Replies: 222 Views: 47668	I would add to this thread...a lot of it is in the hands, both left and right hand !! I basically think it is mostly "in the player" !!LOL Buddy and John Hughey are very recognizable on ...
Topic: TIME JUMPERS - JOHN HUGHEY
Moon in Alaska Replies: 14 Views: 3318	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Dec 2007 4:21 pm Subject: TIME JUMPERS - JOHN HUGHEY
Moon in Alaska Replies: 14 Views: 3318	Guys and gals...Be sure to click on John Steele's link and look at that site !!!! You have to look for #447...titled "Celebration of western swing with the Time Jumpers".. Also find the link ...
Topic: Send Your Song File To Be Heard Around The World
Moon in Alaska Replies: 679 Views: 321166	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 7 Dec 2007 7:00 pm Subject: Send Your Song File To Be Heard Around The World
Moon in Alaska Replies: 679 Views: 321166	Hi,Guys/Charles... I was away for a few days and just played all the new songs on your site...Very good steel playing !!! I really enjoyed the new catogory at the bottom... "Style Comparison&q ...
Topic: Who has played in Alaska
Moon in Alaska Replies: 48 Views: 20803	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Dec 2007 4:57 pm Subject: Who has played in Alaska
Moon in Alaska Replies: 48 Views: 20803	I assumed you guys were not asking someone who has played for more than 40 years in Alaska. I played in every joint...and I DO mean joint, here around the Kenai Peninsula.. I finally got tired of it ...
Topic: first night out
Moon in Alaska Replies: 15 Views: 3812	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Dec 2007 9:58 pm Subject: first night out
Moon in Alaska Replies: 15 Views: 3812	Well, Dave...The main thing is you got thru it !! LOL I think we should remind ourselves that WE are our worse critic !!!The audience is no where near as hard to please as we are....We are harder on ...
Topic: Isaacs' Pedal
Moon in Alaska Replies: 21 Views: 5308	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Dec 2007 9:42 pm Subject: Isaacs' Pedal
Moon in Alaska Replies: 21 Views: 5308	Harry.... In the old days, we ALL had that move on one pedal. For years, I played with a 6 string lap steel that had legs and a homemade pedal to go from E to A.It pulled at the keyhead end, and need ...
Topic: lower G#s half step
Moon in Alaska Replies: 19 Views: 5805	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Dec 2007 4:29 pm Subject: lower G#s half step
Moon in Alaska Replies: 19 Views: 5805	Jim... The G# to G lower is an OLD move, used many years by some of us. I still have it and use it a lot. Most of my use does not include using the minor. I use it up and down the neck simular to the ...
Topic: TUNING THE E9th NECK (the E's)
Moon in Alaska Replies: 68 Views: 25181	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Dec 2007 11:07 am Subject: TUNING THE E9th NECK (the E's)
Moon in Alaska Replies: 68 Views: 25181	I agree, B0b..... Everyone who is worried about this should turn on the tuner, bar up someplace and discover what a small move it is between 440 and 442. Most good players use a much bigger move for ...
Topic: where do i find it
Moon in Alaska Replies: 78 Views: 21691	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Dec 2007 1:16 pm Subject: where do i find it
Moon in Alaska Replies: 78 Views: 21691	Calvin.... I have no idea how far along you are playing the pedal steel.... What J.d.was saying....just look at positions....See the neck like a road map. Think of this..If you use his thinking...A s ...
Topic: where do i find it
Moon in Alaska Replies: 78 Views: 21691	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Dec 2007 12:54 pm Subject: where do i find it
Moon in Alaska Replies: 78 Views: 21691	OK...C is at the 11 fret with the A/F lever...now up 2 more to the 13th fret, lower your E's and that is C again. If ou move up 2 more frets...the 15th fret is C again with your A/B pedals.....