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I use an MXR carbon copy delay that I like better than the DD3 never tried the 7 but the MXR is an analog delay which I find a lot warmer sound than the DD3 which is digital,just a thought...

I've used national picks for over 30 years,these are quite thick,about 25 thousandths I believe and I do not have a problem with loose picks.
Jeff Newman always said if your finger picks hurt then t ...

If you hear and feel a bit of a click or snap,you might have a "dog bone"that's wore out or even broke.
Check the puller rod at the curled end that's what hooks on to the brass dog bone to ...

Richard if you don't have worn out dog bones make sure that your changer has lots of lubrication.
I had that problem on mine and it turned out to be both
Pullers and lack of enough lube on the chan ...

Albert check with Pete at Long and Mcquade music in Saskatoon they rent steels at the store

Albert check with Pete at Long and Mcquade music in Saskatoon they rent steels at the store

Hi I think Pete has the thumb picks at Long and Mcquade saskatoon....

I'm from Kindersley,sask,canada.
Not very many steel players in Sask,but we're workin on it

Just to add my two cents Al is a great guy always willing to help out and easy to talk to,I've bought most of my steel gear from him over the years,I got to know him back when Wayne Link was still put ...

Tuck it under one cheek while you tune up,works for me!!!

Hi,if you can get a serial no.from the owner,I'm sure Scot Buffington of Evans amps can tell you what year and model it is,the no. should be visible on the back of the chassis.

Ralph

Hi George
I'm assuming you mean those little brass "dog bones",I have an 04 S10 that I've had to replace some on,they do wear out,especially if they aren't oiled once in a while.
Al has th ...

Sounds like your changer is sticking ,try oiling it ...Ralph

congratulations on your award Jeff....Ralph

I am very sorry to hear about John and condolances to Ann and the rest of the family.........

Hi Bill,check out the tascam guitar trainer cg2,it plays c.d's and will change keys 6 up or down and can slow down c.d.s without changing pitch,it will loop any part of the song,does everything but th ...

I had the pleasure of meeting this fine gentleman and playing with him a few years ago at Wayne and Joan Links Mid-Canada Steel Guitar Convention in Winnipeg.
He's gone long before his time and will ...

when Daves wife Pauline passed away about 4 years ago he was determined to try and learn to play the instrument that he loved.he bought a carter starter and I spent some time with him and got him goin ...

Hi Don
I play a single 10 carter and I have the franklin pedal on 0,also I lower the 6th string 2 frets and raise 1-2frets and raise 2-1 fret all on the right knee left,I like this setup and it works ...

Hi,Eddie I did the same thing a short while ago,welcome aboard,its going to be a great trip..R.D.

Hi Everyone,I've been on the outside looking in for a few years and decided it's time to join.
Been a player for quite a few years and played with a
number of country bands over time,my guitar is a ...

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Topic: Delay ?
Ralph Donahue Replies: 8 Views: 3952	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Feb 2015 6:46 pm Subject: Delay
Ralph Donahue Replies: 8 Views: 3952	I use an MXR carbon copy delay that I like better than the DD3 never tried the 7 but the MXR is an analog delay which I find a lot warmer sound than the DD3 which is digital,just a thought...
Topic: finger picks
Ralph Donahue Replies: 30 Views: 11544	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Nov 2014 3:36 pm Subject: Finger picks
Ralph Donahue Replies: 30 Views: 11544	I've used national picks for over 30 years,these are quite thick,about 25 thousandths I believe and I do not have a problem with loose picks. Jeff Newman always said if your finger picks hurt then t ...
Topic: Another Carter question.
Ralph Donahue Replies: 11 Views: 4775	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Sep 2014 2:56 pm Subject: Carter guitar
Ralph Donahue Replies: 11 Views: 4775	If you hear and feel a bit of a click or snap,you might have a "dog bone"that's wore out or even broke. Check the puller rod at the curled end that's what hooks on to the brass dog bone to ...
Topic: String 8 problem on my Carter
Ralph Donahue Replies: 10 Views: 2251	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Apr 2014 10:56 am Subject: String not returning
Ralph Donahue Replies: 10 Views: 2251	Richard if you don't have worn out dog bones make sure that your changer has lots of lubrication. I had that problem on mine and it turned out to be both Pullers and lack of enough lube on the chan ...
Topic: Need steel in Canada
Ralph Donahue Replies: 4 Views: 1787	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 Jul 2013 5:52 pm Subject: Steel guitar
Ralph Donahue Replies: 4 Views: 1787	Albert check with Pete at Long and Mcquade music in Saskatoon they rent steels at the store
Topic: Need steel in Canada
Ralph Donahue Replies: 4 Views: 1787	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 Jul 2013 5:51 pm Subject: Steel guitar
Ralph Donahue Replies: 4 Views: 1787	Albert check with Pete at Long and Mcquade music in Saskatoon they rent steels at the store
Topic: Blue Helcro & JF picks
Ralph Donahue Replies: 6 Views: 2258	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 23 Jun 2013 10:31 am Subject: herco picks
Ralph Donahue Replies: 6 Views: 2258	Hi I think Pete has the thumb picks at Long and Mcquade saskatoon....
Topic: Where are you from?
Ralph Donahue Replies: 121 Views: 40755	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 May 2012 8:53 am Subject: Where are you from?
Ralph Donahue Replies: 121 Views: 40755	I'm from Kindersley,sask,canada. Not very many steel players in Sask,but we're workin on it
Topic: Steel Guitars Of Canada
Ralph Donahue Replies: 19 Views: 9302	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Feb 2012 9:24 am Subject: steel guitars of canada
Ralph Donahue Replies: 19 Views: 9302	Just to add my two cents Al is a great guy always willing to help out and easy to talk to,I've bought most of my steel gear from him over the years,I got to know him back when Wayne Link was still put ...
Topic: A Tone Bar Warmer
Ralph Donahue Replies: 22 Views: 6285	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jan 2012 5:38 pm Subject: A Tone Bar Warmer
Ralph Donahue Replies: 22 Views: 6285	Tuck it under one cheek while you tune up,works for me!!!
Topic: Evans SE 200 Amp HELP
Ralph Donahue Replies: 6 Views: 3960	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 8 Dec 2011 8:13 am Subject: Evans SE 200 Amp HELP
Ralph Donahue Replies: 6 Views: 3960	Hi,if you can get a serial no.from the owner,I'm sure Scot Buffington of Evans amps can tell you what year and model it is,the no. should be visible on the back of the chassis. Ralph
Topic: Need a Carter Part
Ralph Donahue Replies: 4 Views: 1294	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Dec 2011 9:06 am Subject: Pull Pin
Ralph Donahue Replies: 4 Views: 1294	Hi George I'm assuming you mean those little brass "dog bones",I have an 04 S10 that I've had to replace some on,they do wear out,especially if they aren't oiled once in a while. Al has th ...
Topic: Mullen Steel Clicking Noise on A Pedal
Ralph Donahue Replies: 13 Views: 5063	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Sep 2011 8:47 am Subject: Mullen steel clicking noise on a pedal
Ralph Donahue Replies: 13 Views: 5063	Sounds like your changer is sticking ,try oiling it ...Ralph
Topic: Jeff Bradshaw CCMA Steel Player of the Year
Ralph Donahue Replies: 23 Views: 9002	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Sep 2010 8:45 am Subject: jeff Bradshaw
Ralph Donahue Replies: 23 Views: 9002	congratulations on your award Jeff....Ralph
Topic: OnLine Memorial Service for John Fabian (CarterSteelGuitars)
Ralph Donahue Replies: 186 Views: 123483	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 30 Jan 2010 7:29 am Subject: John Fabian's passing
Ralph Donahue Replies: 186 Views: 123483	I am very sorry to hear about John and condolances to Ann and the rest of the family.........
Topic: Stand alone cd key changer
Ralph Donahue Replies: 3 Views: 2684	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 30 Aug 2009 8:47 am Subject: stand alone C.D.changer
Ralph Donahue Replies: 3 Views: 2684	Hi Bill,check out the tascam guitar trainer cg2,it plays c.d's and will change keys 6 up or down and can slow down c.d.s without changing pitch,it will loop any part of the song,does everything but th ...
Topic: Bill Simmons
Ralph Donahue Replies: 10 Views: 6525	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 25 Aug 2009 10:10 am Subject: Bill Simmons
Ralph Donahue Replies: 10 Views: 6525	I had the pleasure of meeting this fine gentleman and playing with him a few years ago at Wayne and Joan Links Mid-Canada Steel Guitar Convention in Winnipeg. He's gone long before his time and will ...
Topic: forum member David Baldwin has passed away
Ralph Donahue Replies: 5 Views: 3287	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 25 Aug 2009 9:55 am Subject: forum member David Baldwin has passed away
Ralph Donahue Replies: 5 Views: 3287	when Daves wife Pauline passed away about 4 years ago he was determined to try and learn to play the instrument that he loved.he bought a carter starter and I spent some time with him and got him goin ...
Topic: 4th Pedal Location & Uses - Ideas Please
Ralph Donahue Replies: 20 Views: 4346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Aug 2009 12:04 pm Subject: 4th Pedal Location & Uses - Ideas Please
Ralph Donahue Replies: 20 Views: 4346	Hi Don I play a single 10 carter and I have the franklin pedal on 0,also I lower the 6th string 2 frets and raise 1-2frets and raise 2-1 fret all on the right knee left,I like this setup and it works ...
Topic: Old..New Member
Ralph Donahue Replies: 9 Views: 2094	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 Mar 2009 10:01 am Subject: Old..New Member
Ralph Donahue Replies: 9 Views: 2094	Hi,Eddie I did the same thing a short while ago,welcome aboard,its going to be a great trip..R.D.
Topic: new member
Ralph Donahue Replies: 16 Views: 3158	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Mar 2009 4:50 pm Subject: new member
Ralph Donahue Replies: 16 Views: 3158	Hi Everyone,I've been on the outside looking in for a few years and decided it's time to join. Been a player for quite a few years and played with a number of country bands over time,my guitar is a ...