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It seems like everyone plays Weissenborn in open D. I love it, but it may be over used.

Are there players that use other tunings?

Thanks Andy! Thought I was going nuts. Always thought it was cool, and want to build one. Just can't find pic on the interwebs.

Back, long ago, when there was TNN and a show called American music shop, Jerry Douglas would play a small bodied strat lap steel. It may have even been built by Joe Glaser. I remember it having figur ...

That's big equipment for big production! Awesome!

I'm thinking slightly smaller production.

Asking to see what is being used.

Benchtop mills, large Brideports?

Thanks,
Nick

Not really about other styles, just Americana.

Electric non-pedal, they is. . .

Completely aware of Jerry Douglas's lap playing, but looking for other examples.

Thanks.

Thought I missed something.

I guess they're throwing it on at a high price trying to find a sucker to buy.

The sellers are probably looking at what the pro models are going for, then pricing f ...

Are the prices I'm seeing on eBay and Reverb for real? I've been out of the steel guitar for about 5 years. They were like $400-700 at that time.

Am I missing something?

Yes, I get really breakup with regular guitar, so that makes sense. Thanks!

Any one else use one of these?

Thanks for everyone's input!

One thing I noticed is that it seems harder to find used parts, like on ebay.

Would it be better to be a full on parts maker, and only make a few steels a year?

That is the question.I've been away from the forum for 5 years.

It seems as if there aren't as many builders as there one was.

Time for opportunity or no money in it?

Thx
Nick Anderson

I have seen powerslides with a compensated angle at the bridge and some that have a straight across bridge. Logic tells me that with a lap/raised string instrument, the saddles should be straight acro ...

Looking to buy a changer finger. MSA, CARTER, really any all pull type finger. For a project, no specific guitar. Thx

Need two MSA semi classic pedals.
thanks

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/1510_msa_1.jpg

I have an MSA Semi Classic that was a project from years ago.

In a crazy mod idea, I was switching it to a non pedal steel. I sold the ...

Here is the undercarriage . . .

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/1510_undercarriage_1.jpg

It was primed, sprayed with drywall texture, then painted black with an ordinary interior lat ...

Here is my restored Fender 400 steel. It was labeled under the body as a 1963. I got it with no pedals, pedalboard or under carriage hardware.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/1510_DCP_ ...

Can anyone enlighten me on how lexan fretboards are made? Is the art work for the fretboard glued to clear lexan, or it it printed on the lexan?

Fretboards like Carters and all the modern steels h ...

Thanks everybody. It looks as if I'm on the same wavelength here. A lot of the songs listed are on my "to do" list.

This is not my first rodeo with pedal steel. I gave it up for seven ye ...

In the past month, I have started back with the steel guitar, E9th tuning. Right know, I only have a Fender 400 8 stringer. I have A, B and C pedals, with the forth lowering the "E's."

I' ...

Does anyone on the forum use them for Steel?

I recently purchased a used Hot Wired pedal and a new Tape Echo for regular guitar.

Just wondering.

Thanks,
Nick Anderson

I guess either, but prefer upside down.

Didn't realize a difference 'till I did a web search.

Right now, just looking for something that will work. Perhaps a keyboard case or something similar ...

Author	Message
Topic: Weissenborn tuning other than open D
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 4050	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Oct 2018 6:27 pm Subject: Weissenborn tuning other than open D
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 4050	It seems like everyone plays Weissenborn in open D. I love it, but it may be over used. Are there players that use other tunings?
Topic: Jerry douglas strat lap steel
Nick Anderson Replies: 7 Views: 2660	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Sep 2018 7:17 am Subject: Jerry douglas strat lap steel
Nick Anderson Replies: 7 Views: 2660	Thanks Andy! Thought I was going nuts. Always thought it was cool, and want to build one. Just can't find pic on the interwebs.
Topic: Jerry douglas strat lap steel
Nick Anderson Replies: 7 Views: 2660	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2018 3:41 pm Subject: Jerry douglas strat lap steel
Nick Anderson Replies: 7 Views: 2660	Back, long ago, when there was TNN and a show called American music shop, Jerry Douglas would play a small bodied strat lap steel. It may have even been built by Joe Glaser. I remember it having figur ...
Topic: Builders - What are you using to mill parts?
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 2960	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Aug 2018 1:34 pm Subject: Builders - What are you using to mill parts?
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 2960	That's big equipment for big production! Awesome! I'm thinking slightly smaller production.
Topic: Builders - What are you using to mill parts?
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 2960	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Aug 2018 8:12 am Subject: Builders - What are you using to mill parts?
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 2960	Asking to see what is being used. Benchtop mills, large Brideports? Thanks, Nick
Topic: Good examples of non-pedal in today's Americana Music
Nick Anderson Replies: 23 Views: 6797	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2018 3:59 pm Subject: Good examples of non-pedal in today's Americana Music
Nick Anderson Replies: 23 Views: 6797	Not really about other styles, just Americana.
Topic: Good examples of non-pedal in today's Americana Music
Nick Anderson Replies: 23 Views: 6797	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 May 2018 11:57 am Subject: Good examples of non-pedal in today's Americana Music
Nick Anderson Replies: 23 Views: 6797	Electric non-pedal, they is. . . Completely aware of Jerry Douglas's lap playing, but looking for other examples. Thanks.
Topic: $1k Mavericks?
Nick Anderson Replies: 40 Views: 5182	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Mar 2018 9:43 am Subject: $1k Mavericks?
Nick Anderson Replies: 40 Views: 5182	Thought I missed something. I guess they're throwing it on at a high price trying to find a sucker to buy. The sellers are probably looking at what the pro models are going for, then pricing f ...
Topic: $1k Mavericks?
Nick Anderson Replies: 40 Views: 5182	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Mar 2018 6:23 pm Subject: $1k Mavericks?
Nick Anderson Replies: 40 Views: 5182	Are the prices I'm seeing on eBay and Reverb for real? I've been out of the steel guitar for about 5 years. They were like $400-700 at that time. Am I missing something?
Topic: 66 fender blackface bassman as steel amp
Nick Anderson Replies: 4 Views: 1331	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Mar 2018 7:11 pm Subject: 66 fender blackface bassman as steel amp
Nick Anderson Replies: 4 Views: 1331	Yes, I get really breakup with regular guitar, so that makes sense. Thanks!
Topic: 66 fender blackface bassman as steel amp
Nick Anderson Replies: 4 Views: 1331	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Mar 2018 11:47 am Subject: 66 fender blackface bassman as steel amp
Nick Anderson Replies: 4 Views: 1331	Any one else use one of these?
Topic: Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
Nick Anderson Replies: 102 Views: 28343	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Mar 2018 11:16 am Subject: Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
Nick Anderson Replies: 102 Views: 28343	Thanks for everyone's input!
Topic: Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
Nick Anderson Replies: 102 Views: 28343	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Mar 2018 5:32 pm Subject: Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
Nick Anderson Replies: 102 Views: 28343	One thing I noticed is that it seems harder to find used parts, like on ebay. Would it be better to be a full on parts maker, and only make a few steels a year?
Topic: Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
Nick Anderson Replies: 102 Views: 28343	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Mar 2018 4:19 pm Subject: Does the pedal steel guitar world need more builders?
Nick Anderson Replies: 102 Views: 28343	That is the question.I've been away from the forum for 5 years. It seems as if there aren't as many builders as there one was. Time for opportunity or no money in it? Thx Nick Anderson
Topic: Peavey powerslide bridge question
Nick Anderson Replies: 4 Views: 1361	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Feb 2018 7:51 am Subject: Peavey powerslide bridge question
Nick Anderson Replies: 4 Views: 1361	I have seen powerslides with a compensated angle at the bridge and some that have a straight across bridge. Logic tells me that with a lap/raised string instrument, the saddles should be straight acro ...
Topic: Wtb changer finger
Nick Anderson Replies: 0 Views: 472	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 17 Feb 2018 8:46 am Subject: Wtb changer finger
Nick Anderson Replies: 0 Views: 472	Looking to buy a changer finger. MSA, CARTER, really any all pull type finger. For a project, no specific guitar. Thx
Topic: 2 MSA semi classic pedals
Nick Anderson Replies: 2 Views: 552	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 9 Feb 2018 8:08 pm Subject: 2 MSA semi classic pedals
Nick Anderson Replies: 2 Views: 552	Need two MSA semi classic pedals. thanks
Topic: MSA semi classic changer complete
Nick Anderson Replies: 0 Views: 638	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 2 Jul 2017 9:39 am Subject: MSA semi classic changer complete
Nick Anderson Replies: 0 Views: 638	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/1510_msa_1.jpg I have an MSA Semi Classic that was a project from years ago. In a crazy mod idea, I was switching it to a non pedal steel. I sold the ...
Topic: restored 1963 Fender 400 Steel Guitar
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 5004	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Aug 2013 4:27 pm Subject: restored 1963 Fender 400 Steel Guitar
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 5004	Here is the undercarriage . . . http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/1510_undercarriage_1.jpg It was primed, sprayed with drywall texture, then painted black with an ordinary interior lat ...
Topic: restored 1963 Fender 400 Steel Guitar
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 5004	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Aug 2013 1:21 pm Subject: restored 1963 Fender 400 Steel Guitar
Nick Anderson Replies: 12 Views: 5004	Here is my restored Fender 400 steel. It was labeled under the body as a 1963. I got it with no pedals, pedalboard or under carriage hardware. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/1510_DCP_ ...
Topic: How to make modern lexan fretboards.
Nick Anderson Replies: 6 Views: 2960	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Aug 2013 4:40 pm Subject: How to make modern lexan fretboards.
Nick Anderson Replies: 6 Views: 2960	Can anyone enlighten me on how lexan fretboards are made? Is the art work for the fretboard glued to clear lexan, or it it printed on the lexan? Fretboards like Carters and all the modern steels h ...
Topic: Songs utilizing A-B-C pedals only
Nick Anderson Replies: 15 Views: 4373	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 May 2013 7:59 pm Subject: Songs utilizing A-B-C pedals only
Nick Anderson Replies: 15 Views: 4373	Thanks everybody. It looks as if I'm on the same wavelength here. A lot of the songs listed are on my "to do" list. This is not my first rodeo with pedal steel. I gave it up for seven ye ...
Topic: Songs utilizing A-B-C pedals only
Nick Anderson Replies: 15 Views: 4373	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 May 2013 3:57 pm Subject: Songs utilizing A-B-C pedals only
Nick Anderson Replies: 15 Views: 4373	In the past month, I have started back with the steel guitar, E9th tuning. Right know, I only have a Fender 400 8 stringer. I have A, B and C pedals, with the forth lowering the "E's." I' ...
Topic: Wampler Pedals
Nick Anderson Replies: 5 Views: 2383	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Apr 2013 8:48 pm Subject: Wampler Pedals
Nick Anderson Replies: 5 Views: 2383	Does anyone on the forum use them for Steel? I recently purchased a used Hot Wired pedal and a new Tape Echo for regular guitar. Just wondering. Thanks, Nick Anderson
Topic: Case recommendations for Fender 400
Nick Anderson Replies: 5 Views: 1002	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2013 6:20 pm Subject: Case recommendations for Fender 400
Nick Anderson Replies: 5 Views: 1002	I guess either, but prefer upside down. Didn't realize a difference 'till I did a web search. Right now, just looking for something that will work. Perhaps a keyboard case or something similar ...