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Hey JD.

I use 2mm rods as well on my Excel but noticed the hole needs to be bigger. I didn’t notice the set screw oddity so thanks for that tip!

I bought these on Amazon for $7.49 for 20! The hole for the rod is 2mm so you may need to drill that out a tad for your pull rods.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBH6MB1V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_t ...

How about a thumbpick and fingernails ? Lots of variation of tone possible between the nail and flesh of the finger.

I started with affixing the shelf to the front apron of the guitar. For my Excel, that was not a solid solution given the way it's made. Too much flex. For wood sided bodies, it could be better.

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Good idea Ron!

In my next version of this model, I plan to redesign the sections of the music stand, so some could be standing up and some could be laying down depending on whether or not you want ...

Hi Folks,

Can you help me ?

I am have designed a music stand/pedal holder that mounts to my Excel S10. I would like to design a system that could for any sized PSG. If anyone has the time, can y ...

Thanks for the suggestion. I did send a note to excel for a quote but was hoping to find a US source and compatible parts.

Hi,

Does anyone have any of the following ?

Additional Pedal Assembly
* Pedal
* Pedal Down Rod
* Pedal Crank
* Pedal Cross Member Hex Rod + delrin busing
* Changer Threaded Pull Rod
* Nyl ...

I just started and I am 66 Smile

! Never to late to learn anything !

If your amp has an effects send output you are not using, you could attach a headphone amp to that and use in ear monitors. Perhaps something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Neoteck-Headphone-Ampl ...

I have had this for a while packed away in a closet. I bought sometime in the 1990's. Time to let it go to a good home !

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/23164_SunrisePickup_1.jpg

Check these out

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=403028&highlight=shonuff
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=399877&highlight=shonuff
https://bb.steelguitarfor ...

Hi Folks!

I just bought my first pedal steal(Yay ! ) It's an Excel S10. I am about to design a few things for it and thought...hmm...I bet others wished they had something they cannot find...even s ...

Jimmie, is this only compatible with a Derby changer ?

Is there a list of vendors that will be there ?

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it.

Thanks Joe! A definite labor of love

I've wanted to build an instrument since I was a kid. Well, finally after retiring I now have the time to do that so I made this six string lap steel that I dedicate to my Dad who played lap steel in ...

If you can use an S12, there is a GFI Ultra S12 on the forum. That weighs 40lbs in its case.
There is also a GFI S10 Expo listed. The GFI's tend to be somewhat light due to their all aluminum frame a ...

Nice work, Jamie. With the proper engineering grade filament like some form of carbon or glass reinforced nylon or polypropylene material these should wear pretty well. The good news is printing anoth ...

Clever idea, thanks Jon! I bet I could 3D design one if needed and use carbon fiber printed plastics. Fun project !

Thanks Lee! At the risk of sound dumb, who is Tom Bradshaw ?

That's a great question! I hadn't thought of that. I'll look into that. I think it's a 3u/3d but not sure. Thanks!

Email sent for your steel!

Hi

I found a MSA Vintage XL S12 for $1800. It looks in decent shape but I wonder if it's worth the money and a good starter guitar for a newbie to pedal steel who also wants to learn D13 tuning. (I ...

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Paul Mageau Replies: 42 Views: 3764	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 26 Nov 2024 6:44 pm Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
Paul Mageau Replies: 42 Views: 3764	Hey JD. I use 2mm rods as well on my Excel but noticed the hole needs to be bigger. I didn’t notice the set screw oddity so thanks for that tip!
Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
Paul Mageau Replies: 42 Views: 3764	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 26 Nov 2024 1:04 pm Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
Paul Mageau Replies: 42 Views: 3764	I bought these on Amazon for $7.49 for 20! The hole for the rod is 2mm so you may need to drill that out a tad for your pull rods. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBH6MB1V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_t ...
Topic: Finger Picks That Are Not Noisy
Paul Mageau Replies: 8 Views: 558	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Nov 2024 11:41 am Subject: Finger Picks That Are Not Noisy
Paul Mageau Replies: 8 Views: 558	How about a thumbpick and fingernails ? Lots of variation of tone possible between the nail and flesh of the finger.
Topic: How wide is your pedal steel ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 7 Views: 734	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Nov 2024 11:18 am Subject: How wide is your pedal steel ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 7 Views: 734	I started with affixing the shelf to the front apron of the guitar. For my Excel, that was not a solid solution given the way it's made. Too much flex. For wood sided bodies, it could be better. ...
Topic: How wide is your pedal steel ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 7 Views: 734	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Oct 2024 2:14 pm Subject: How wide is your pedal steel ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 7 Views: 734	Good idea Ron! In my next version of this model, I plan to redesign the sections of the music stand, so some could be standing up and some could be laying down depending on whether or not you want ...
Topic: How wide is your pedal steel ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 7 Views: 734	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Oct 2024 6:16 am Subject: How wide is your pedal steel ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 7 Views: 734	Hi Folks, Can you help me ? I am have designed a music stand/pedal holder that mounts to my Excel S10. I would like to design a system that could for any sized PSG. If anyone has the time, can y ...
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Paul Mageau Replies: 4 Views: 475	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 13 Oct 2024 5:46 pm Subject: Excel PSG Parts Needed
Paul Mageau Replies: 4 Views: 475	Thanks for the suggestion. I did send a note to excel for a quote but was hoping to find a US source and compatible parts.
Topic: Excel PSG Parts Needed
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Paul Mageau Replies: 4 Views: 475	Hi, Does anyone have any of the following ? Additional Pedal Assembly * Pedal * Pedal Down Rod * Pedal Crank * Pedal Cross Member Hex Rod + delrin busing * Changer Threaded Pull Rod * Nyl ...
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Paul Mageau Replies: 23 Views: 2347	I just started and I am 66 ! Never to late to learn anything !
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Paul Mageau Replies: 9 Views: 1092	If your amp has an effects send output you are not using, you could attach a headphone amp to that and use in ear monitors. Perhaps something like this https://www.amazon.com/Neoteck-Headphone-Ampl ...
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Paul Mageau Replies: 0 Views: 310	I have had this for a while packed away in a closet. I bought sometime in the 1990's. Time to let it go to a good home ! https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/23164_SunrisePickup_1.jpg
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Paul Mageau Replies: 0 Views: 331	Hi Folks! I just bought my first pedal steal(Yay ! ) It's an Excel S10. I am about to design a few things for it and thought...hmm...I bet others wished they had something they cannot find...even s ...
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Paul Mageau Replies: 9 Views: 1341	Thanks everyone! I appreciate it.
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Paul Mageau Replies: 3 Views: 725	If you can use an S12, there is a GFI Ultra S12 on the forum. That weighs 40lbs in its case. There is also a GFI S10 Expo listed. The GFI's tend to be somewhat light due to their all aluminum frame a ...
Topic: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
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Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	Nice work, Jamie. With the proper engineering grade filament like some form of carbon or glass reinforced nylon or polypropylene material these should wear pretty well. The good news is printing anoth ...
Topic: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
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Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	Clever idea, thanks Jon! I bet I could 3D design one if needed and use carbon fiber printed plastics. Fun project !
Topic: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
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Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	Thanks Lee! At the risk of sound dumb, who is Tom Bradshaw ?
Topic: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Sep 2024 9:46 am Subject: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	That's a great question! I hadn't thought of that. I'll look into that. I think it's a 3u/3d but not sure. Thanks!
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Paul Mageau Replies: 2 Views: 681	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Sep 2024 5:44 pm Subject: how do I list a steel for sale
Paul Mageau Replies: 2 Views: 681	Email sent for your steel!
Topic: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Sep 2024 10:49 am Subject: MSA VIntage XL - Good for a D13 newbie ?
Paul Mageau Replies: 12 Views: 1214	Hi I found a MSA Vintage XL S12 for $1800. It looks in decent shape but I wonder if it's worth the money and a good starter guitar for a newbie to pedal steel who also wants to learn D13 tuning. (I ...