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You are fine Bill, but here's the thing: Research into human learning has conclusively proven that the most effective environment for human development is a sense of fun, i.e. playtime.

Work consis ...

MIDI technology is 43 years old. I suspect that AI--Artificial Intelligence-- that everyone is talking about will be a game changer for music synthesis and production. Apparently it can mimic just abo ...

As far as volume: the third string being so thin, will always put out less energy

A very good reason to put on heavier strings and tune to D9.

Has anyone used imbedded graphite rods to stiffen the wood?

Can't see the pickup clearly enough to determine what it is but it certainly doesn't look like the plastic cover on the SS. A beautiful bright clear tone.

I wonder what putting a coil split in an ...

I support this. I used palm levers on my fretted guitar before I had the opportunity to pick up an MSA Classic at a price I could afford. 44 years ago.

Thanks for posting this.

There definitely is variance between brands and lines of strings. D'addario has significantly smaller cores than GHS Boomers. I believe GHS uses a smaller core for their "Low" sets for gui ...

I have had good luck with the original (thinner) .115" cables.

Has anyone done it?

I would buy it just for that inlay.

I know how to tune a split using an additional pull rod. But I am wondering if split tuning screws can be added to the old MSA changer.

Will have a fat sound with lowest string gauge a .013. But wondering how to implement the RKR on my MSA Classic. Is the half stop necessary?

The greatest FENDER marketing promo ever created. Nothing , even today, comes close . Don, Nokie, Mel and Bob. I wonder how many kids were in their bedrooms till the wee hours of the morning lear ...

My MSA Classic is the only PSG I've ever owned. Bought it new as local music store was selling off last of its steel guitar inventory, and I could afford the discounted price.

Bit I know a lot of ...

Practice as many techniques as you can and go with what is closest to the dynamics you are trying to create with each pass> Like I did HERE>

The guitar and steel together is a real treat. ...

A machinist is a steeler's best friend.

I asked the same question some time ago. I feel that being able to maintain eye contact with the audience would be advantageous. I concluded that it could be done, but would take months of long prac ...

Hi Everyone

Just learning to play the pedal steel guitar and was wondering what is the 0 pedal and should I focus on this pedal while learning.

Thanks
Dennis

The answer to your second ques ...

I am certain the color would affect my playing if I hated the color. Otherwise it wouldn't make any difference. There's so much else to concentrate on, I wouldn't be aware of the color.

All I've read in here is that black guitars always sound better.
I don't have any black guitars so I'm using that as an excuse.
Black shows fingerprints, so black steels get polished more often. Th ...

I doubt that it is a factor. The steeler is sitting down and looking down (no eye contact with the audience.) The only people who notice him are other steel guitarists.

Only being slightly sarcas ...

Zane King's pentatonic?
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=187565&highlight=zane+king+copedent

Sad indeed. Yes, he should be in the Hall of Fame. Talented guitarist, steel guitarist and arranger. I am glad that I have several of his albums and lots of memories of watching him on the Lawrence ...

It is quite possible the previous owner set it up to do this. He would have to have more patience than most humans.

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Topic: Am I mentally ill?
Rich Peterson Replies: 38 Views: 5067	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Jan 2024 8:09 am Subject: Am I mentally ill?
Rich Peterson Replies: 38 Views: 5067	You are fine Bill, but here's the thing: Research into human learning has conclusively proven that the most effective environment for human development is a sense of fun, i.e. playtime. Work consis ...
Topic: Digitally Pitch-shifted Pedal Steel Guitar
Rich Peterson Replies: 51 Views: 22527	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Nov 2023 5:18 pm Subject: Digitally Pitch-shifted Pedal Steel Guitar
Rich Peterson Replies: 51 Views: 22527	MIDI technology is 43 years old. I suspect that AI--Artificial Intelligence-- that everyone is talking about will be a game changer for music synthesis and production. Apparently it can mimic just abo ...
Topic: Does this look normal?
Rich Peterson Replies: 10 Views: 6479	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Oct 2023 12:06 pm Subject: Does this look normal?
Rich Peterson Replies: 10 Views: 6479	As far as volume: the third string being so thin, will always put out less energy A very good reason to put on heavier strings and tune to D9.
Topic: Who has the most stable mechanical design right now?
Rich Peterson Replies: 32 Views: 19140	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Oct 2023 1:03 pm Subject: Who has the most stable mechanical design right now?
Rich Peterson Replies: 32 Views: 19140	Has anyone used imbedded graphite rods to stiffen the wood?
Topic: Bright twangy MSA tone...
Rich Peterson Replies: 16 Views: 3979	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Sep 2023 3:47 pm Subject: Bright twangy MSA tone...
Rich Peterson Replies: 16 Views: 3979	Can't see the pickup clearly enough to determine what it is but it certainly doesn't look like the plastic cover on the SS. A beautiful bright clear tone. I wonder what putting a coil split in an ...
Topic: Almost a Steel Guitar section
Rich Peterson Replies: 5 Views: 6826	Forum Section: Almost a Steel Guitar Posted: 13 Jun 2023 12:39 pm Subject: Almost a Steel Guitar section
Rich Peterson Replies: 5 Views: 6826	I support this. I used palm levers on my fretted guitar before I had the opportunity to pick up an MSA Classic at a price I could afford. 44 years ago.
Topic: Love this non-standard application of pedal steel
Rich Peterson Replies: 1 Views: 1190	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 31 Mar 2023 8:56 pm Subject: Love this non-standard application of pedal steel
Rich Peterson Replies: 1 Views: 1190	Thanks for posting this.
Topic: string travel: core size vs diameter
Rich Peterson Replies: 9 Views: 1728	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Aug 2022 12:58 pm Subject: string travel: core size vs diameter
Rich Peterson Replies: 9 Views: 1728	There definitely is variance between brands and lines of strings. D'addario has significantly smaller cores than GHS Boomers. I believe GHS uses a smaller core for their "Low" sets for gui ...
Topic: George L Cables - .115 or .225?
Rich Peterson Replies: 13 Views: 3600	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Apr 2022 9:58 am Subject: George L Cables - .115 or .225?
Rich Peterson Replies: 13 Views: 3600	I have had good luck with the original (thinner) .115" cables.
Topic: Tunable split on MSA Classic
Rich Peterson Replies: 4 Views: 1191	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Apr 2022 5:09 pm Subject: Tunable split on MSA Classic
Rich Peterson Replies: 4 Views: 1191	Has anyone done it?
Topic: Anybody able to identify this steel?
Rich Peterson Replies: 15 Views: 3064	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Mar 2022 12:09 pm Subject: Anybody able to identify this steel?
Rich Peterson Replies: 15 Views: 3064	I would buy it just for that inlay.
Topic: Tunable split on MSA Classic
Rich Peterson Replies: 4 Views: 1191	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Mar 2022 5:32 pm Subject: Tunable split on MSA Classic
Rich Peterson Replies: 4 Views: 1191	I know how to tune a split using an additional pull rod. But I am wondering if split tuning screws can be added to the old MSA changer.
Topic: D6th Chromatic Tuning with E9th Changes
Rich Peterson Replies: 28 Views: 11112	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Mar 2022 3:57 am Subject: D6th Chromatic Tuning with E9th Changes
Rich Peterson Replies: 28 Views: 11112	Will have a fat sound with lowest string gauge a .013. But wondering how to implement the RKR on my MSA Classic. Is the half stop necessary?
Topic: Last of the Classic Ventures Lineup, Don Wilson, has passed
Rich Peterson Replies: 20 Views: 8166	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 18 Feb 2022 6:19 pm Subject: Last of the Classic Ventures Lineup, Don Wilson, has passed
Rich Peterson Replies: 20 Views: 8166	The greatest FENDER marketing promo ever created. Nothing , even today, comes close . Don, Nokie, Mel and Bob. I wonder how many kids were in their bedrooms till the wee hours of the morning lear ...
Topic: How do you choose?
Rich Peterson Replies: 35 Views: 6725	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Feb 2022 7:45 am Subject: How do you choose?
Rich Peterson Replies: 35 Views: 6725	My MSA Classic is the only PSG I've ever owned. Bought it new as local music store was selling off last of its steel guitar inventory, and I could afford the discounted price. Bit I know a lot of ...
Topic: Picking thumb/index versus middle
Rich Peterson Replies: 24 Views: 5288	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Feb 2022 7:28 am Subject: Picking thumb/index versus middle
Rich Peterson Replies: 24 Views: 5288	Practice as many techniques as you can and go with what is closest to the dynamics you are trying to create with each pass> Like I did HERE> The guitar and steel together is a real treat. ...
Topic: Yet Another Thank You To Michael Yahl
Rich Peterson Replies: 2 Views: 1793	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jan 2022 6:45 pm Subject: Yet Another Thank You To Michael Yahl
Rich Peterson Replies: 2 Views: 1793	A machinist is a steeler's best friend.
Topic: Blind Steel Players?
Rich Peterson Replies: 40 Views: 21995	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Jan 2022 9:31 am Subject: Blind Steel Players?
Rich Peterson Replies: 40 Views: 21995	I asked the same question some time ago. I feel that being able to maintain eye contact with the audience would be advantageous. I concluded that it could be done, but would take months of long prac ...
Topic: O pedal
Rich Peterson Replies: 15 Views: 4686	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jan 2022 9:01 am Subject: Re: O pedal
Rich Peterson Replies: 15 Views: 4686	Hi Everyone Just learning to play the pedal steel guitar and was wondering what is the 0 pedal and should I focus on this pedal while learning. Thanks Dennis The answer to your second ques ...
Topic: Guitar color affects the way you play?
Rich Peterson Replies: 35 Views: 8976	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Dec 2021 5:18 pm Subject: Guitar color affects the way you play?
Rich Peterson Replies: 35 Views: 8976	I am certain the color would affect my playing if I hated the color. Otherwise it wouldn't make any difference. There's so much else to concentrate on, I wouldn't be aware of the color.
Topic: Guitar color affects the way you play?
Rich Peterson Replies: 35 Views: 8976	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Dec 2021 8:01 am Subject: Guitar color affects the way you play?
Rich Peterson Replies: 35 Views: 8976	All I've read in here is that black guitars always sound better. I don't have any black guitars so I'm using that as an excuse. Black shows fingerprints, so black steels get polished more often. Th ...
Topic: Serious color question for pros
Rich Peterson Replies: 22 Views: 7071	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Dec 2021 7:57 am Subject: Serious color question for pros
Rich Peterson Replies: 22 Views: 7071	I doubt that it is a factor. The steeler is sitting down and looking down (no eye contact with the audience.) The only people who notice him are other steel guitarists. Only being slightly sarcas ...
Topic: New Tuning ?
Rich Peterson Replies: 13 Views: 5407	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Dec 2021 3:27 pm Subject: New Tuning ?
Rich Peterson Replies: 13 Views: 5407	Zane King's pentatonic? https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=187565&highlight=zane+king+copedent
Topic: Buddy Merrill
Rich Peterson Replies: 22 Views: 17957	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 14 Dec 2021 8:14 pm Subject: Buddy Merrill
Rich Peterson Replies: 22 Views: 17957	Sad indeed. Yes, he should be in the Hall of Fame. Talented guitarist, steel guitarist and arranger. I am glad that I have several of his albums and lots of memories of watching him on the Lawrence ...
Topic: "A" pedal question
Rich Peterson Replies: 6 Views: 2577	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Dec 2021 4:06 pm Subject: "A" pedal question
Rich Peterson Replies: 6 Views: 2577	It is quite possible the previous owner set it up to do this. He would have to have more patience than most humans.