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Thanks for the in-depth replies! The 1000 sounds a bit like my 1954 Studebaker pickup. Cantankerous, unwieldy, and impractical; but what a joy to drive to the meets. I have a Sho Bud Maverick to cover ...

Got a chance to buy a great looking Fender 1000. What are the pros and cons? Tuning stability, ease of setup, etc.?

I'm assuming this is the standard pedal and not low profile?

Do you have a photo of the front of the speaker?

Got my Williams U12 this year also. It came with a George L which I find annoyingly harsh on every amp I own. The infamous string 3 is bright beyond the human range of hearing. I've tried four types o ...

OK, with the help of Kevin of Goodrich, I found the problem. You can barely see the single strand of wire shorting between the brown and white wires. Kevin called me and assured me that the rest of th ...

I bought a Dunlop ECB424A 470k audio taper pot from Goodrich and installed it in my Sho Bud volume pedal. I got the volume working correctly, but the new pot scrubs off all the highs. It's like throwi ...

Replacing two strings with comparable gauge guitar strings solved the problem. Still a bit harsh sounding for my taste.

Thanks for the encouraging words! The pedal does seem to be original as does the pot. I don't see any re-soldered connections. I will try replacing a couple of the problem strings today with similar g ...

Yes, I have 7/8" tone bar. I learned on lap steel years ago and know that technique. I forgot to mention. The old strings, so old they were turning brittle and beginning to break, had nice even t ...

I installed GHS Americana E9th strings. Getting some nasty overtones on the four high strings, particularly the E and G#. I've tried a bit of everything, including just touching each individual string ...

Good eye! Yes, that is one of my lap steel tone bars. I've ordered a 7/8" bullet nose style arriving tomorrow.

Got it re-strung and tuned up. Stays in tune! I love the pickup. It's much more harmonically complex than my Supertone and Supro lap steels. Playing it through a Roland JC 55. I'm surprised how much t ...

Thanks to y'all for taking time to answer questions and give encouragement. I'm excited to take on this challenging instrument.

I'm feeling good about this purchase. For it's age it's looking mighty straight. The pickup is hot! Everything seems to be there. Practicing a bit of deferred gratification and will put it together to ...

I've been looking for a pedal steel for quite a while and haven't found anything playable in this price range. I've been playing lap steel for 5 years and want to expand my knowledge.

Thanks for the info about pedals and levers. Is it true that the 6138 can be upgraded to knee levers using a 6139 knee lever kit? He has an NOS kit for sale for an extra $125.

I only have the one photo posted online. I'm good at mechanical assessment. I can tell if the levers move smoothly and judging wear and tear. Why not a good guitar for a beginner? Tuning problems? I'v ...

I'm most likely buying a Sho-Bud 6138 today. Looking to check it out in a few hours. Photos look good and it's a great price, $500. Any thoughts or advice. I'm new to pedal steel, although have been p ...

Steven, thanks for the photo. I am a woodworker and ,yes, the cabinet is in great shape. From the flat headed slotted screws and other hardware I assumed it was of that era.

Herb. Yes, I agree. It is a restoration project and not a setup. To restore this to playable condition would require me to know how to play one. It's a bit of a Catch-22.

Thank you, Andrew
I did a search starting with Ned McIntosh and got a brilliant explanation (with photos) on how a Marlen works. I will need to re-read it several times for it to sink in. I get the p ...

The idea of building this guitar back to useable appeals to me, but I wouldn't know where to start.

When and where were Marlen guitars made? And by whom?

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Topic: Marlen Pedal Steel
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 4412	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Mar 2024 12:07 pm Subject: Marlen Pedal Steel
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Topic: Fender 1000
Richard Saylor Replies: 15 Views: 2406	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Mar 2024 7:55 pm Subject: Fender 1000
Richard Saylor Replies: 15 Views: 2406	Thanks for the in-depth replies! The 1000 sounds a bit like my 1954 Studebaker pickup. Cantankerous, unwieldy, and impractical; but what a joy to drive to the meets. I have a Sho Bud Maverick to cover ...
Topic: Fender 1000
Richard Saylor Replies: 15 Views: 2406	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Mar 2024 12:53 pm Subject: Fender 1000
Richard Saylor Replies: 15 Views: 2406	Got a chance to buy a great looking Fender 1000. What are the pros and cons? Tuning stability, ease of setup, etc.?
Topic: Hilton volume pedal - SOLD
Richard Saylor Replies: 8 Views: 1293	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 13 Jan 2024 12:55 pm Subject: Hilton volume pedal - SOLD
Richard Saylor Replies: 8 Views: 1293	I'm assuming this is the standard pedal and not low profile?
Topic: Jbl D130f
Richard Saylor Replies: 13 Views: 3520	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 11 Jan 2024 10:28 am Subject: Jbl D130f
Richard Saylor Replies: 13 Views: 3520	Do you have a photo of the front of the speaker?
Topic: Bill & Tim Rudolph: Williams Guitars
Richard Saylor Replies: 32 Views: 7740	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Dec 2023 8:27 pm Subject: Bill & Tim Rudolph: Williams Guitars
Richard Saylor Replies: 32 Views: 7740	Got my Williams U12 this year also. It came with a George L which I find annoyingly harsh on every amp I own. The infamous string 3 is bright beyond the human range of hearing. I've tried four types o ...
Topic: New volume pedal pot
Richard Saylor Replies: 3 Views: 3176	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Nov 2023 11:40 am Subject: New volume pedal pot
Richard Saylor Replies: 3 Views: 3176	OK, with the help of Kevin of Goodrich, I found the problem. You can barely see the single strand of wire shorting between the brown and white wires. Kevin called me and assured me that the rest of th ...
Topic: New volume pedal pot
Richard Saylor Replies: 3 Views: 3176	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Nov 2023 10:40 am Subject: New volume pedal pot
Richard Saylor Replies: 3 Views: 3176	I bought a Dunlop ECB424A 470k audio taper pot from Goodrich and installed it in my Sho Bud volume pedal. I got the volume working correctly, but the new pot scrubs off all the highs. It's like throwi ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2023 2:33 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Replacing two strings with comparable gauge guitar strings solved the problem. Still a bit harsh sounding for my taste.
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2023 7:56 am Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Thanks for the encouraging words! The pedal does seem to be original as does the pot. I don't see any re-soldered connections. I will try replacing a couple of the problem strings today with similar g ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jun 2023 6:27 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Yes, I have 7/8" tone bar. I learned on lap steel years ago and know that technique. I forgot to mention. The old strings, so old they were turning brittle and beginning to break, had nice even t ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jun 2023 5:27 pm Subject: Overtones
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	I installed GHS Americana E9th strings. Getting some nasty overtones on the four high strings, particularly the E and G#. I've tried a bit of everything, including just touching each individual string ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2023 8:00 am Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Good eye! Yes, that is one of my lap steel tone bars. I've ordered a 7/8" bullet nose style arriving tomorrow.
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Apr 2023 3:24 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Got it re-strung and tuned up. Stays in tune! I love the pickup. It's much more harmonically complex than my Supertone and Supro lap steels. Playing it through a Roland JC 55. I'm surprised how much t ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Apr 2023 8:50 am Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Thanks to y'all for taking time to answer questions and give encouragement. I'm excited to take on this challenging instrument.
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Apr 2023 5:30 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	I'm feeling good about this purchase. For it's age it's looking mighty straight. The pickup is hot! Everything seems to be there. Practicing a bit of deferred gratification and will put it together to ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Apr 2023 1:44 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	I've been looking for a pedal steel for quite a while and haven't found anything playable in this price range. I've been playing lap steel for 5 years and want to expand my knowledge.
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Apr 2023 1:41 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Thanks for the info about pedals and levers. Is it true that the 6138 can be upgraded to knee levers using a 6139 knee lever kit? He has an NOS kit for sale for an extra $125.
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Apr 2023 1:15 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	I only have the one photo posted online. I'm good at mechanical assessment. I can tell if the levers move smoothly and judging wear and tear. Why not a good guitar for a beginner? Tuning problems? I'v ...
Topic: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Apr 2023 12:05 pm Subject: Sho-Bud 6138
Richard Saylor Replies: 27 Views: 3948	I'm most likely buying a Sho-Bud 6138 today. Looking to check it out in a few hours. Photos look good and it's a great price, $500. Any thoughts or advice. I'm new to pedal steel, although have been p ...
Topic: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2021 10:05 am Subject: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Steven, thanks for the photo. I am a woodworker and ,yes, the cabinet is in great shape. From the flat headed slotted screws and other hardware I assumed it was of that era.
Topic: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2021 7:12 am Subject: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Herb. Yes, I agree. It is a restoration project and not a setup. To restore this to playable condition would require me to know how to play one. It's a bit of a Catch-22.
Topic: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2021 3:59 pm Subject: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Thank you, Andrew I did a search starting with Ned McIntosh and got a brilliant explanation (with photos) on how a Marlen works. I will need to re-read it several times for it to sink in. I get the p ...
Topic: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2021 2:37 pm Subject: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	The idea of building this guitar back to useable appeals to me, but I wouldn't know where to start.
Topic: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2021 11:08 am Subject: Marlen
Richard Saylor Replies: 20 Views: 4132	When and where were Marlen guitars made? And by whom?