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Hello James,
I play steel in Chicago all the time. Mostly with a group called Van Ghost, no current dates booked with them. I will be playing the Metro on 10/16 with Joe Pug.

Like everyone says B ...

I grew up in the south burbs too but now live on the north side of the city. I haven't been down that way for 10 years, not sure what is still around.

Thanks, no it's cool. These strings were given to me for free I was just putting together a back up set last night and noticed the error. Then saw your post this morning.

That's funny you mention this. I was given several set of these exact strings by a guy who gave up pedal steel. In my set the packaging said the b string was .018 but inside there was .017.

Thanks a lot guys.

Jonathan I'm using the Line 6 XT Live and haven't had problem with volume. Changing the output of the L6 to line out was the key.

Thanks a lot guys.

Jonathan I'm using the Line 6 XT Live and haven't had problem with volume. Changing the output of the L6 to line out was the key.

I just picked up a used NV400 and wanted to try using the preamp simulators on my Line 6 effect unit. I plugged; volume pedal > Line 6 > Power Amp In (on the back of the amp)

The post volume ...

I've seen a thread before like this and people mostly have good to great things to say about keyless steels. I'd like to hear more cons about a keyless. These steels are not very popular. I'd like to ...

From what I'm told, no it will not reach the axle. I'm sure we would have gone that route if it were that simple. Neither one of us was interested in taking the whole changer apart. It was the last re ...

My guy has theorized that you can not get lube to where it needs it the most, the axle, without taking the changer apart.

After disassembling my changer he questioned if the Thomas was properly lu ...

I recently had some problems involving stiff A & B pedal on my Thomas. At first it was bearable but it evolved into not being able to keep the b pedal pull in tune. My guy shorten the return sprin ...

I got a couple 2-3 gigs on Thursday 3/13. Anybody else going to be playing? I'd love to check out some other steel players while I'm down there.

My gig details can be found at: www.myspace.com/rocc ...

This album was done in 2 session NYC and Minnesota. I think Buddy played at the the NYC sessions, you can find a bootleg of this session called Blood on the Tapes. Buddy plays on You're a Big Girls No ...

Hello David,

Not sure if you sent it back yet.

When I got my 112 and took it to my first gig a door closed too fast and slammed in to the amp. I thought 'no big deal it's a Peavey'. I plugged it ...

My rock band Cracklin Moth is playing Schuba's http://www.schubas.com/ July 3rd. I split time between guitar and steel.

http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth

Rocco

Hey Spencer,
We met at the Hideout in Chicago. My band Cracklin Moth opened for the Dead String Bros that night.

Rocco

I play a red ss classic D-10. It was my upgrade from my maverick. Been playing it almost 2 years.

I just got a Thomas SD-10 so the msa has taken a back seat my last few gigs.

You can see the msa in ...

You can check out my band at [url=http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth]www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth

I play on the two live tracks. We are currently putting together a new ep.

Rocco[This message was e ...

It's probably Barry Thomas.

Coincidentally, I just a got Thomas steel and love it.

Searching the forum gave limited information.

I'd be interested if any forum members have any comments about the g ...

Donny is right. It is the "pedal rod to bellcrank link".

I'm going to put in a call to Bud Carter and see if he has any suggestions, but I think I'm going to have to remove the cross shaft.

Thanks g ...

Thank you for everyone responses here and via email.

My problem is removing this part, or removing the whole bell crank. How is that done? There appears to be a set screw but it's not a hex/allen sha ...

The metal piece that connects the pedal rod to the bell crank is starting to crack on my b & c pedals.

1) Does this metal piece have a name?

2) Can I replace this piece or do I have to replace the w ...

I also sent you an email.
Rocco

Hey Marlin,
I have fold up piano bench that I've been looking to get rid of. If interested I'll send you pictures.

Rocco

Hey There,
My band Cracklin Moth has a myspace page.
[url=http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth]www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth

I had had an axe wielding teen contact us the other day, we sold him a cd. ...

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Topic: Any Pedal Steel Players In Chicago?
Rocco Labriola Replies: 17 Views: 8981	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Sep 2010 9:11 am Subject: Any Pedal Steel Players In Chicago?
Rocco Labriola Replies: 17 Views: 8981	Hello James, I play steel in Chicago all the time. Mostly with a group called Van Ghost, no current dates booked with them. I will be playing the Metro on 10/16 with Joe Pug. Like everyone says B ...
Topic: S.I.T. String Sets Misslabled
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 3106	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2009 8:35 am Subject: S.I.T. String Sets Misslabled
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 3106	I grew up in the south burbs too but now live on the north side of the city. I haven't been down that way for 10 years, not sure what is still around.
Topic: S.I.T. String Sets Misslabled
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 3106	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2009 8:14 am Subject: S.I.T. String Sets Misslabled
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 3106	Thanks, no it's cool. These strings were given to me for free I was just putting together a back up set last night and noticed the error. Then saw your post this morning.
Topic: S.I.T. String Sets Misslabled
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 3106	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2009 7:46 am Subject: S.I.T. String Sets Misslabled
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 3106	That's funny you mention this. I was given several set of these exact strings by a guy who gave up pedal steel. In my set the packaging said the b string was .018 but inside there was .017.
Topic: Nashville 400 'Power Amp In' question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1212	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Nov 2008 8:47 am Subject: Nashville 400 'Power Amp In' question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1212	Thanks a lot guys. Jonathan I'm using the Line 6 XT Live and haven't had problem with volume. Changing the output of the L6 to line out was the key.
Topic: Nashville 400 'Power Amp In' question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1212	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Nov 2008 8:43 am Subject: Nashville 400 'Power Amp In' question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1212	Thanks a lot guys. Jonathan I'm using the Line 6 XT Live and haven't had problem with volume. Changing the output of the L6 to line out was the key.
Topic: Nashville 400 'Power Amp In' question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1212	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Nov 2008 8:13 am Subject: Nashville 400 'Power Amp In' question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1212	I just picked up a used NV400 and wanted to try using the preamp simulators on my Line 6 effect unit. I plugged; volume pedal > Line 6 > Power Amp In (on the back of the amp) The post volume ...
Topic: Keyless Steels Pros and Cons
Rocco Labriola Replies: 83 Views: 34412	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Aug 2008 9:53 am Subject: Keyless Steels Pros and Cons
Rocco Labriola Replies: 83 Views: 34412	I've seen a thread before like this and people mostly have good to great things to say about keyless steels. I'd like to hear more cons about a keyless. These steels are not very popular. I'd like to ...
Topic: Stiff pedals
Rocco Labriola Replies: 25 Views: 8840	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 May 2008 1:59 pm Subject: Stiff pedals
Rocco Labriola Replies: 25 Views: 8840	From what I'm told, no it will not reach the axle. I'm sure we would have gone that route if it were that simple. Neither one of us was interested in taking the whole changer apart. It was the last re ...
Topic: Stiff pedals
Rocco Labriola Replies: 25 Views: 8840	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 May 2008 11:34 am Subject: Stiff pedals
Rocco Labriola Replies: 25 Views: 8840	My guy has theorized that you can not get lube to where it needs it the most, the axle, without taking the changer apart. After disassembling my changer he questioned if the Thomas was properly lu ...
Topic: Stiff pedals
Rocco Labriola Replies: 25 Views: 8840	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 May 2008 9:10 am Subject: Stiff pedals
Rocco Labriola Replies: 25 Views: 8840	I recently had some problems involving stiff A & B pedal on my Thomas. At first it was bearable but it evolved into not being able to keep the b pedal pull in tune. My guy shorten the return sprin ...
Topic: Anybody playing at SXSW in Austin next week?
Rocco Labriola Replies: 12 Views: 3383	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Mar 2008 12:01 pm Subject: Anybody playing at SXSW in Austin next week?
Rocco Labriola Replies: 12 Views: 3383	I got a couple 2-3 gigs on Thursday 3/13. Anybody else going to be playing? I'd love to check out some other steel players while I'm down there. My gig details can be found at: www.myspace.com/rocc ...
Topic: Blood On The Tracks
Rocco Labriola Replies: 5 Views: 1645	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Aug 2007 8:00 am Subject: Blood On The Tracks
Rocco Labriola Replies: 5 Views: 1645	This album was done in 2 session NYC and Minnesota. I think Buddy played at the the NYC sessions, you can find a bootleg of this session called Blood on the Tapes. Buddy plays on You're a Big Girls No ...
Topic: New Nashville 112 dead
Rocco Labriola Replies: 24 Views: 4394	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 1 Aug 2007 11:13 am Subject: 112
Rocco Labriola Replies: 24 Views: 4394	Hello David, Not sure if you sent it back yet. When I got my 112 and took it to my first gig a door closed too fast and slammed in to the amp. I thought 'no big deal it's a Peavey'. I plugged it ...
Topic: Chicago, July1-4
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1239	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Jun 2007 8:03 am Subject: Cracklin Moth
Rocco Labriola Replies: 4 Views: 1239	My rock band Cracklin Moth is playing Schuba's http://www.schubas.com/ July 3rd. I split time between guitar and steel. http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth Rocco
Topic: hi steelies - from spencer
Rocco Labriola Replies: 22 Views: 3607	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Apr 2007 7:02 am Subject: hi steelies - from spencer
Rocco Labriola Replies: 22 Views: 3607	Hey Spencer, We met at the Hideout in Chicago. My band Cracklin Moth opened for the Dead String Bros that night. Rocco
Topic: how many play m.s.a d-10 classic ss
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 1439	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Jul 2006 7:12 am Subject: how many play m.s.a d-10 classic ss
Rocco Labriola Replies: 8 Views: 1439	I play a red ss classic D-10. It was my upgrade from my maverick. Been playing it almost 2 years. I just got a Thomas SD-10 so the msa has taken a back seat my last few gigs. You can see the msa in ...
Topic: Who's on myspace?
Rocco Labriola Replies: 43 Views: 13245	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 13 Jul 2006 12:14 pm Subject: Who's on myspace?
Rocco Labriola Replies: 43 Views: 13245	You can check out my band at [url=http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth]www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth I play on the two live tracks. We are currently putting together a new ep. Rocco[This message was e ...
Topic: thomas p.s.g???
Rocco Labriola Replies: 15 Views: 1743	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jun 2006 7:49 am Subject: thomas p.s.g???
Rocco Labriola Replies: 15 Views: 1743	It's probably Barry Thomas. Coincidentally, I just a got Thomas steel and love it. Searching the forum gave limited information. I'd be interested if any forum members have any comments about the g ...
Topic: MSA SS Classic II needs repair question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 11 Views: 1995	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Feb 2006 9:48 am Subject: MSA SS Classic II needs repair question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 11 Views: 1995	Donny is right. It is the "pedal rod to bellcrank link". I'm going to put in a call to Bud Carter and see if he has any suggestions, but I think I'm going to have to remove the cross shaft. Thanks g ...
Topic: MSA SS Classic II needs repair question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 11 Views: 1995	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Feb 2006 2:00 pm Subject: MSA SS Classic II needs repair question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 11 Views: 1995	Thank you for everyone responses here and via email. My problem is removing this part, or removing the whole bell crank. How is that done? There appears to be a set screw but it's not a hex/allen sha ...
Topic: MSA SS Classic II needs repair question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 11 Views: 1995	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Feb 2006 8:06 am Subject: MSA SS Classic II needs repair question
Rocco Labriola Replies: 11 Views: 1995	The metal piece that connects the pedal rod to the bell crank is starting to crack on my b & c pedals. 1) Does this metal piece have a name? 2) Can I replace this piece or do I have to replace the w ...
Topic: peavey l.t.d. amp for sale
Rocco Labriola Replies: 7 Views: 1205	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Feb 2006 10:31 am Subject: peavey l.t.d. amp for sale
Rocco Labriola Replies: 7 Views: 1205	I also sent you an email. Rocco
Topic: Steel Chair needed
Rocco Labriola Replies: 2 Views: 922	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 17 Feb 2006 10:36 am Subject: Steel Chair needed
Rocco Labriola Replies: 2 Views: 922	Hey Marlin, I have fold up piano bench that I've been looking to get rid of. If interested I'll send you pictures. Rocco
Topic: MySpace
Rocco Labriola Replies: 12 Views: 1560	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 7 Feb 2006 2:31 pm Subject: MySpace
Rocco Labriola Replies: 12 Views: 1560	Hey There, My band Cracklin Moth has a myspace page. [url=http://www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth]www.myspace.com/cracklinmoth I had had an axe wielding teen contact us the other day, we sold him a cd. ...