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Thank you very much Joe. I looked up the links and tried the other tunings, but came back to the one I'm using. It's the same intervals as a standard B11, but with the 3rd string raised a semitone. I ...

Hello! I use a B11 variation, but in A. Lo-Hi A C# E G# B D.
It seems to work well for melodic jazz/blues/groove/reggae. The 2-5-1 progression is all there and only 2 frets apart. I guess if you've g ...

I've managed to email Don. Thanks guys for your help, appreciate it. Regards Pete

Thank you Storm, unfortunately I just can't get to the BSG web site bsgsteelguitars.com. It just comes up with related links. Is he still in business? Am I doing something wrong? Cheers Pete

Hi, Can anyone advise where I can get the string rollers (at the keyhead) for a Derby 10 string lap steel. I'm assuming these are the same as the Derby pedal steel. Or can someone machine these for sp ...

Thanks guys for all your help.

I probably should have mentioned that I'm after a tuning for unaccompanied jazz/blues standards, so the root note would be useful.
Also, Maj7, min7, dom7, dim, b5, ...

Hi all,
I've been playing B11 on a 6-string for a while now. lo-hi... B D# F# A C# E. It suits what I'm doing and I like it. That said, I have a new 10-string guitar on its way and have been trying ...

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Thanks John,
I'll send you an email with a few questions.
Regards Pete

Wanted 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc for non-pedal project. Anything considered. Cheers

I've had a good play with the 6550s and the amp is still in tact. I like them, tho not as punchy as the 6L6, but nice for steel. Thanks everyone for your replies. Cheers Pete

Thanks everyone for the very helpful replies. I'm glad other people use the JBL K130 speaker as I was a little unsure about it. I'm off to the amp tech tomorrow with a matched set of GE 6550s (a frien ...

Thanks Tim, Yes I'm aware that the voltage will be different. I have a clever and experienced amp tech who can sort that. I was interested to know how the tonal qualities would suit a steel guitar. Th ...

Hi all, I've got a silver face Fender Bassman 100 with a JBL K130 15" speaker. The amps been serviced and it needs a complete set of tubes. I play a '57 Fender 6 string.
Does anyone use a Bassm ...

I think this is what i've been looking for! So with a 6 stringer we tune it (low-hi) 1 b3 5 b7 9 11. is that correct? Thanks

Denny,
I understand the feeling when being burnt on ebay....it sucks alright. But three bad transactions totalling $75.00 aint too bad. That equates to bad debt of about 0.2% of total revenue! Most t ...

GuitarBot verses 'Hotel California'(for the 283,941 time!)
Come on guys, there's so much to be said for original and fresh musical thinking. Outside of the square has got to be a healthy place. If for ...

I've got a kind of happier ebay story to tell. Recently I purchased a vintage sax from a seller in Utah, USA. On arrival, the instrument wasn't quite as it was described, so we communicated, on a civi ...

David, my chord theory's not great but with the E13 tuning B D E G# C# E, wouldn't this be called E6th? Using the octave (strings) E to E. Thank you, Pete

David, my chord theory's not great but with the E13 tuning B D E G# C# E, wouldn't this be called E6th? Using the octave (strings) E to E. Thank you, Pete

Ok, I'm quite new to pedal steel so i hope this doesn't sound dumb.

With the E9 tuning, why are the top four strings out of order? I guess its for the right hand method... is this for ease of a rolli ...

Bobbe, I have a farm on the river and nearby lake for fishing holidays. Sent you an email.
You'll have fun here.
Cheers, Pete

Its like a ghost town here when trying to find funky pedal steel. The music stores and library have one or two country albums only.

I've looked on the forum and came up with an album by Ron Turner #C ...

I play without picks and these are the pros and cons i've discovered:

Pros
1. softer touch/sound for ballads etc
2. can mute the strings with the finger tips
3. more natural and comfortable feel for ...

Whats the advantage of having the top 4 standard string configuration over an acending configuration? The rest of the strings are in 'order', why not the top 4 strings, Is it for picking?

I'm trying ...

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Topic: B11 variation - blues/jazz/groove/reggae
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 923	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jun 2024 8:31 pm Subject: B11 variation - blues/jazz/groove/reggae
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 923	Thank you very much Joe. I looked up the links and tried the other tunings, but came back to the one I'm using. It's the same intervals as a standard B11, but with the 3rd string raised a semitone. I ...
Topic: B11 variation - blues/jazz/groove/reggae
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 923	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jun 2024 11:05 pm Subject: B11 variation - blues/jazz/groove/reggae
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 923	Hello! I use a B11 variation, but in A. Lo-Hi A C# E G# B D. It seems to work well for melodic jazz/blues/groove/reggae. The 2-5-1 progression is all there and only 2 frets apart. I guess if you've g ...
Topic: Derby string rollers
Pete Knapton Replies: 6 Views: 2095	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Sep 2016 1:27 am Subject: Derby string rollers
Pete Knapton Replies: 6 Views: 2095	I've managed to email Don. Thanks guys for your help, appreciate it. Regards Pete
Topic: Derby string rollers
Pete Knapton Replies: 6 Views: 2095	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Sep 2016 9:31 pm Subject: Derby string rollers
Pete Knapton Replies: 6 Views: 2095	Thank you Storm, unfortunately I just can't get to the BSG web site bsgsteelguitars.com. It just comes up with related links. Is he still in business? Am I doing something wrong? Cheers Pete
Topic: Derby string rollers
Pete Knapton Replies: 6 Views: 2095	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Sep 2016 12:47 am Subject: Derby string rollers
Pete Knapton Replies: 6 Views: 2095	Hi, Can anyone advise where I can get the string rollers (at the keyhead) for a Derby 10 string lap steel. I'm assuming these are the same as the Derby pedal steel. Or can someone machine these for sp ...
Topic: B11 tuning for 10-string
Pete Knapton Replies: 9 Views: 3007	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Dec 2012 6:22 pm Subject: B11 tuning for 10-string
Pete Knapton Replies: 9 Views: 3007	Thanks guys for all your help. I probably should have mentioned that I'm after a tuning for unaccompanied jazz/blues standards, so the root note would be useful. Also, Maj7, min7, dom7, dim, b5, ...
Topic: B11 tuning for 10-string
Pete Knapton Replies: 9 Views: 3007	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2012 9:09 pm Subject: B11 tuning for 10-string
Pete Knapton Replies: 9 Views: 3007	Hi all, I've been playing B11 on a 6-string for a while now. lo-hi... B D# F# A C# E. It suits what I'm doing and I like it. That said, I have a new 10-string guitar on its way and have been trying ...
Topic: 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 2895	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 4 Dec 2012 8:47 pm Subject: Please close - found a complete guitar
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 2895	Closed
Topic: 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 2895	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 27 Nov 2012 3:50 pm Subject: 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 2895	Thanks John, I'll send you an email with a few questions. Regards Pete
Topic: 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 2895	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Nov 2012 11:36 pm Subject: 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc
Pete Knapton Replies: 4 Views: 2895	Wanted 10 or 12 string bridge, nut, keyhead, tuners etc for non-pedal project. Anything considered. Cheers
Topic: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Oct 2012 12:36 am Subject: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	I've had a good play with the 6550s and the amp is still in tact. I like them, tho not as punchy as the 6L6, but nice for steel. Thanks everyone for your replies. Cheers Pete
Topic: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Sep 2012 2:23 am Subject: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Thanks everyone for the very helpful replies. I'm glad other people use the JBL K130 speaker as I was a little unsure about it. I'm off to the amp tech tomorrow with a matched set of GE 6550s (a frien ...
Topic: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Sep 2012 2:38 am Subject: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Thanks Tim, Yes I'm aware that the voltage will be different. I have a clever and experienced amp tech who can sort that. I was interested to know how the tonal qualities would suit a steel guitar. Th ...
Topic: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Sep 2012 5:09 pm Subject: Fender Bassman with 6550 Tubes??
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 8606	Hi all, I've got a silver face Fender Bassman 100 with a JBL K130 15" speaker. The amps been serviced and it needs a complete set of tubes. I play a '57 Fender 6 string. Does anyone use a Bassm ...
Topic: Bluesy Jazz approach on steel
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 4629	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Sep 2007 6:35 am Subject: Bluesy Jazz approach on steel
Pete Knapton Replies: 13 Views: 4629	I think this is what i've been looking for! So with a 6 stringer we tune it (low-hi) 1 b3 5 b7 9 11. is that correct? Thanks
Topic: SCAM - eBay Double Listing of Unique Steel
Pete Knapton Replies: 33 Views: 3101	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Apr 2005 8:39 am Subject: SCAM - eBay Double Listing of Unique Steel
Pete Knapton Replies: 33 Views: 3101	Denny, I understand the feeling when being burnt on ebay....it sucks alright. But three bad transactions totalling $75.00 aint too bad. That equates to bad debt of about 0.2% of total revenue! Most t ...
Topic: BEWARE Slide Guitar Robots are here!!!
Pete Knapton Replies: 42 Views: 8273	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Apr 2005 8:00 am Subject: BEWARE Slide Guitar Robots are here!!!
Pete Knapton Replies: 42 Views: 8273	GuitarBot verses 'Hotel California'(for the 283,941 time!) Come on guys, there's so much to be said for original and fresh musical thinking. Outside of the square has got to be a healthy place. If for ...
Topic: SCAM - eBay Double Listing of Unique Steel
Pete Knapton Replies: 33 Views: 3101	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Apr 2005 2:27 am Subject: SCAM - eBay Double Listing of Unique Steel
Pete Knapton Replies: 33 Views: 3101	I've got a kind of happier ebay story to tell. Recently I purchased a vintage sax from a seller in Utah, USA. On arrival, the instrument wasn't quite as it was described, so we communicated, on a civi ...
Topic: E9th tuning
Pete Knapton Replies: 8 Views: 1201	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Jan 2005 2:55 am Subject: E9th tuning
Pete Knapton Replies: 8 Views: 1201	David, my chord theory's not great but with the E13 tuning B D E G# C# E, wouldn't this be called E6th? Using the octave (strings) E to E. Thank you, Pete
Topic: E9th tuning
Pete Knapton Replies: 11 Views: 1368	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jan 2005 2:55 am Subject: E9th tuning
Pete Knapton Replies: 11 Views: 1368	David, my chord theory's not great but with the E13 tuning B D E G# C# E, wouldn't this be called E6th? Using the octave (strings) E to E. Thank you, Pete
Topic: Who created the E9th tuning, when, and why?
Pete Knapton Replies: 65 Views: 24940	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jan 2005 5:51 am Subject: Who created the E9th tuning, when, and why?
Pete Knapton Replies: 65 Views: 24940	Ok, I'm quite new to pedal steel so i hope this doesn't sound dumb. With the E9 tuning, why are the top four strings out of order? I guess its for the right hand method... is this for ease of a rolli ...
Topic: Steel tour in New Zealand, who's there?
Pete Knapton Replies: 17 Views: 3060	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 1 Jan 2005 8:46 pm Subject: Steel tour in New Zealand, who's there?
Pete Knapton Replies: 17 Views: 3060	Bobbe, I have a farm on the river and nearby lake for fishing holidays. Sent you an email. You'll have fun here. Cheers, Pete
Topic: Pedal Steel Artists......Funk, Blues, Groove
Pete Knapton Replies: 5 Views: 1251	Forum Section: Music Posted: 1 Jan 2005 5:10 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Artists......Funk, Blues, Groove
Pete Knapton Replies: 5 Views: 1251	Its like a ghost town here when trying to find funky pedal steel. The music stores and library have one or two country albums only. I've looked on the forum and came up with an album by Ron Turner #C ...
Topic: Playing the steel without picks?
Pete Knapton Replies: 7 Views: 1234	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2005 3:47 am Subject: Playing the steel without picks?
Pete Knapton Replies: 7 Views: 1234	I play without picks and these are the pros and cons i've discovered: Pros 1. softer touch/sound for ballads etc 2. can mute the strings with the finger tips 3. more natural and comfortable feel for ...
Topic: How many play a Blues-based tuning
Pete Knapton Replies: 26 Views: 4003	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Dec 2004 7:01 pm Subject: How many play a Blues-based tuning
Pete Knapton Replies: 26 Views: 4003	Whats the advantage of having the top 4 standard string configuration over an acending configuration? The rest of the strings are in 'order', why not the top 4 strings, Is it for picking? I'm trying ...