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Any technique suggestions one eliminating the scratchy, tin sound you get when playing wound strings in the open position? I’m trying to play the vamp to Memphis, TN and the clanking sound is drivin ...

Any idea who this steel player is? This some fantastic steel playing - on a great song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSjFtccZAbM

If chrome is at times too reflective, why doesn’t a steel company produce a “sideman” all matte black version and eliminate anything shiny?

I’ll be at loose ends in Houston on Monday, March 14 and possibly Tuesday the 15th, and wondering if anyone is giving in-person lessons. Mostly Interested in improving my improvising, learning to � ...

I read somewhere Flint was thee original, or at least one of whoever comprised of original. I've noticed his original and long-time fiddle player is no longer with him either. Maybe they get tired of ...

Has anyone tried plastic picks for the index and middle finger? Iâ€™ve wondered about them because I tend to get irritating string buzz when pick blocking with the traditional metal picks. Obviou ...

If budget allows, G-2. Always G-2.

That is a huge orchestration, why did they go with what looks like two identical keyboards? And I thought the use of a stand-up bass was unconventional for the setting (although pretty cool). Interest ...

My G-2 has a LKL that raises the Es like all others, but a second LKL set back and a little to the left that lowers my 2nd string from D# to D and raises the 7th string from F# to G.

What do I do ...

What Dave Meis said about height being a function of your lower leg and upper arm. Thatâ€™s advice I should have had a long time ago.

I've tried the Jeff Newman course (in fact, I think all of them), and the only thing I learned from Just Play the Melody was how to play the tab he provided, I never picked upon how he arrived at exac ...

I agree. I constantly hear guys say "just play the melody," yet doing that has proven impossible for me. I've also read "if you can hum it, you can play it." Again, no. I can hum a ...

Itâ€™s a combination of both: Live Steel strings and a Telonics pickup: doesnâ€™t get any better than that. (Undoubtedly someone will mention techniqueâ€”true, but why not start from a ...

If you increase the string diameter, the string's cross-sectional area goes up, but the tension required to get it up to the desired pitch goes up at the same rate, so nothing is gained.

So, not t ...

Tucker: I looked at some of the other pics and see that they have a lot more wrap than I do. I went about 2 and 1/2 posts beyond the third (rather than the usual 2) and thought that was enough, but ob ...

Reviving an old but relevant post. I recently received two sets of Jagwire Lloyd Green series strings with the .115 gauge 3rd string. I went with .115 because I wanted to try the tonal differences, no ...

Well, Iâ€™m not the steel guitar virtuoso or tab expert you are, but I probably make more decisions before you roll out of bed in Texas then youâ€™ll make in a year. Nonetheless I appreciate ...

The first rule of any good company spokesman is to attack and discredit the observations of consumers. Iâ€™ve used SIT, Jagwire, and Live Steel: theyâ€™re all good but letâ€™s face it, ...

Lee: yes, purchased directly from Jagwire.

I agree Jagwire strings are good, but not so much better than any of the other top brands that I'm willing to sit in cigarette smoke to use them. And my ...

Recently received two sets of Jagwires and they wreak of cigarette smoke! I never had this with other Jagwire sets (though itâ€™s been a while since I bought from them), is anyone else have this ...

Trevor,

Do yourself a favor and get longer rods. I tried rod extensions before and just didnâ€™t like it. It looks a little hodgepodge and thereâ€™s just more to mess around with. I thin ...

I waited a long time for my dream guitar, and it didnâ€™t disappoint...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/7425_06F1EA69D3F84C95B8DF504E49732744_1.jpg

Mullen. Always Mullen.

Classy looking guitar. Good choice in color.

And nice to see some material on what a lot of bands are playing these daysâ€”because crowds are asking for it. We have plenty of versions of Crazy Arms or Manson on the Hill. Iâ€™ll be sign ...

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Topic: Open wound strings and metal picks
Rick Myrland Replies: 2 Views: 778	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jul 2024 4:23 pm Subject: Open wound strings and metal picks
Rick Myrland Replies: 2 Views: 778	Any technique suggestions one eliminating the scratchy, tin sound you get when playing wound strings in the open position? I’m trying to play the vamp to Memphis, TN and the clanking sound is drivin ...
Topic: Whose the Steel Player - Harmonica Sam
Rick Myrland Replies: 1 Views: 882	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 15 Apr 2022 9:15 am Subject: Whose the Steel Player - Harmonica Sam
Rick Myrland Replies: 1 Views: 882	Any idea who this steel player is? This some fantastic steel playing - on a great song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSjFtccZAbM
Topic: Serious color question for pros
Rick Myrland Replies: 22 Views: 7071	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Dec 2021 3:06 pm Subject: Serious color question for pros
Rick Myrland Replies: 22 Views: 7071	If chrome is at times too reflective, why doesn’t a steel company produce a “sideman” all matte black version and eliminate anything shiny?
Topic: Houston lesson in March
Rick Myrland Replies: 1 Views: 4814	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 24 Dec 2021 9:48 am Subject: Houston lesson in March
Rick Myrland Replies: 1 Views: 4814	I’ll be at loose ends in Houston on Monday, March 14 and possibly Tuesday the 15th, and wondering if anyone is giving in-person lessons. Mostly Interested in improving my improvising, learning to � ...
Topic: Alan Jackson's steel player
Rick Myrland Replies: 6 Views: 7333	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Dec 2021 2:59 pm Subject: Alan Jackson's steel player
Rick Myrland Replies: 6 Views: 7333	I read somewhere Flint was thee original, or at least one of whoever comprised of original. I've noticed his original and long-time fiddle player is no longer with him either. Maybe they get tired of ...
Topic: Plastic Finger Picks
Rick Myrland Replies: 6 Views: 1803	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Sep 2021 4:34 pm Subject: Plastic Finger Picks
Rick Myrland Replies: 6 Views: 1803	Has anyone tried plastic picks for the index and middle finger? Iâ€™ve wondered about them because I tend to get irritating string buzz when pick blocking with the traditional metal picks. Obviou ...
Topic: Which Mullen
Rick Myrland Replies: 12 Views: 2979	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Sep 2021 12:10 pm Subject: Which Mullen
Rick Myrland Replies: 12 Views: 2979	If budget allows, G-2. Always G-2.
Topic: CMT Giants Charley Pride special with George Strait, Wynona
Rick Myrland Replies: 9 Views: 3344	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 30 Aug 2021 2:39 pm Subject: CMT Giants Charley Pride special with George Strait, Wynona
Rick Myrland Replies: 9 Views: 3344	That is a huge orchestration, why did they go with what looks like two identical keyboards? And I thought the use of a stand-up bass was unconventional for the setting (although pretty cool). Interest ...
Topic: Two LKL levers
Rick Myrland Replies: 8 Views: 2031	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Aug 2021 6:20 pm Subject: Two LKL levers
Rick Myrland Replies: 8 Views: 2031	My G-2 has a LKL that raises the Es like all others, but a second LKL set back and a little to the left that lowers my 2nd string from D# to D and raises the 7th string from F# to G. What do I do ...
Topic: I need to get the legs shortened don't I?
Rick Myrland Replies: 24 Views: 15192	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Aug 2021 4:38 pm Subject: I need to get the legs shortened don't I?
Rick Myrland Replies: 24 Views: 15192	What Dave Meis said about height being a function of your lower leg and upper arm. Thatâ€™s advice I should have had a long time ago.
Topic: Harmonizing a melody
Rick Myrland Replies: 37 Views: 8647	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 May 2021 10:32 am Subject: Harmonizing a melody
Rick Myrland Replies: 37 Views: 8647	I've tried the Jeff Newman course (in fact, I think all of them), and the only thing I learned from Just Play the Melody was how to play the tab he provided, I never picked upon how he arrived at exac ...
Topic: Harmonizing a melody
Rick Myrland Replies: 37 Views: 8647	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 May 2021 12:55 pm Subject: Harmonizing a melody
Rick Myrland Replies: 37 Views: 8647	I agree. I constantly hear guys say "just play the melody," yet doing that has proven impossible for me. I've also read "if you can hum it, you can play it." Again, no. I can hum a ...
Topic: String 3 Sustain & Volume, E9 tuning
Rick Myrland Replies: 15 Views: 3228	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Mar 2021 6:50 pm Subject: String 3 Sustain & Volume, E9 tuning
Rick Myrland Replies: 15 Views: 3228	Itâ€™s a combination of both: Live Steel strings and a Telonics pickup: doesnâ€™t get any better than that. (Undoubtedly someone will mention techniqueâ€”true, but why not start from a ...
Topic: String 3 G# keeps breaking!! Please help.
Rick Myrland Replies: 62 Views: 27691	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Feb 2021 6:20 am Subject: String 3 G# keeps breaking!! Please help.
Rick Myrland Replies: 62 Views: 27691	If you increase the string diameter, the string's cross-sectional area goes up, but the tension required to get it up to the desired pitch goes up at the same rate, so nothing is gained. So, not t ...
Topic: String 3 G# keeps breaking!! Please help.
Rick Myrland Replies: 62 Views: 27691	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Feb 2021 11:36 am Subject: String 3 G# keeps breaking!! Please help.
Rick Myrland Replies: 62 Views: 27691	Tucker: I looked at some of the other pics and see that they have a lot more wrap than I do. I went about 2 and 1/2 posts beyond the third (rather than the usual 2) and thought that was enough, but ob ...
Topic: String 3 G# keeps breaking!! Please help.
Rick Myrland Replies: 62 Views: 27691	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Feb 2021 6:21 pm Subject: String 3 G# keeps breaking!! Please help.
Rick Myrland Replies: 62 Views: 27691	Reviving an old but relevant post. I recently received two sets of Jagwire Lloyd Green series strings with the .115 gauge 3rd string. I went with .115 because I wanted to try the tonal differences, no ...
Topic: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Feb 2021 4:12 pm Subject: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Well, Iâ€™m not the steel guitar virtuoso or tab expert you are, but I probably make more decisions before you roll out of bed in Texas then youâ€™ll make in a year. Nonetheless I appreciate ...
Topic: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Feb 2021 3:03 pm Subject: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	The first rule of any good company spokesman is to attack and discredit the observations of consumers. Iâ€™ve used SIT, Jagwire, and Live Steel: theyâ€™re all good but letâ€™s face it, ...
Topic: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2021 5:19 am Subject: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Lee: yes, purchased directly from Jagwire. I agree Jagwire strings are good, but not so much better than any of the other top brands that I'm willing to sit in cigarette smoke to use them. And my ...
Topic: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2021 6:46 pm Subject: Smokinâ€™ Jagwire Strings?
Rick Myrland Replies: 27 Views: 7109	Recently received two sets of Jagwires and they wreak of cigarette smoke! I never had this with other Jagwire sets (though itâ€™s been a while since I bought from them), is anyone else have this ...
Topic: Question on Rod Extenders
Rick Myrland Replies: 5 Views: 1414	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Feb 2021 2:32 pm Subject: Question on Rod Extenders
Rick Myrland Replies: 5 Views: 1414	Trevor, Do yourself a favor and get longer rods. I tried rod extensions before and just didnâ€™t like it. It looks a little hodgepodge and thereâ€™s just more to mess around with. I thin ...
Topic: What's the best steel you own/played?
Rick Myrland Replies: 41 Views: 8073	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Feb 2021 11:18 am Subject: What's the best steel you own/played?
Rick Myrland Replies: 41 Views: 8073	I waited a long time for my dream guitar, and it didnâ€™t disappoint... https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/7425_06F1EA69D3F84C95B8DF504E49732744_1.jpg
Topic: Mullen Discovery vs Justice S-10 Jr.
Rick Myrland Replies: 11 Views: 3044	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Feb 2021 5:50 pm Subject: Mullen Discovery vs Justice S-10 Jr.
Rick Myrland Replies: 11 Views: 3044	Mullen. Always Mullen.
Topic: My 2021 MSA Legend
Rick Myrland Replies: 18 Views: 4093	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Feb 2021 3:32 pm Subject: My 2021 MSA Legend
Rick Myrland Replies: 18 Views: 4093	Classy looking guitar. Good choice in color.
Topic: NEW Bruce Bouton Teaches His Classic Intros and Solos!
Rick Myrland Replies: 3 Views: 6754	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 17 Jan 2021 9:15 am Subject: NEW Bruce Bouton Teaches His Classic Intros and Solos!
Rick Myrland Replies: 3 Views: 6754	And nice to see some material on what a lot of bands are playing these daysâ€”because crowds are asking for it. We have plenty of versions of Crazy Arms or Manson on the Hill. Iâ€™ll be sign ...