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I play a Gibson-made Jerry Douglas model Dobro made in 2001. I have modified it with a Quarterman cone and a Fishman Nashville bridge p'up and open soundholes. I bought it new and it has been a qualit ...

Ok, Here's how it was resolved. The p'up came with all controls and parts plus slip on wiring connectors that require no soldering. I had placed all of the connectors on the proper prong of the contro ...

My thanks go out to Rick Hunt at EMG for sorting out this problem. All is well and sounds great!

I just completed the construction of another lap steel and installed an active EMG 707X pickup. I have never used this brand before. I have checked and rechecked the wiring hookup many times to be sur ...

Egypt

This a 1951...These are great guitars, I have a '52 also with a monster sounding pickup....Someone should buy this!

I have a friend in Alexandria, Egypt who is possibly the only steel player in all of Egypt. Family medical needs are forcing him to sell his gear. This Supro Airline steel is for sale for $550. If an ...

I recorded a piece a couple of weeks ago called MAQAM BAYATI which is the name of an Arabic scale. I am playing on my Dobro, to hear it click on my website link below and go to the SONGS page.

Thanks Mark! I took the photo of some of my guitars last Thursday for use in promoting the lessons. I've been teaching on and off for a few decades. The last place here in Cincy closed this year so I' ...

It's official! I am now teaching dobro and lapsteel at SAM ASH MUSIC in Cincinnati, Ohio. The store is located at 11805 Commons Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246. For sign up or details call 513-671-4500!
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It's official! I am now offering lap steel and dobro lessons at the Cincinnati, OH location of SAM ASH MUSIC. The store is located at 11805 Commons Drive. Cinti., OH 45246. Phone 513-671-4500 for sign ...

Tunings that include a 6th scale tone can all be considered to contain two chords: the root chord and its relative minor. Look at this as a 6 string C6 tuning that uses (from low to high) C E G A C E ...

Love those Oahu's! Nice collection Michael!

Here are my lap steels and reso's. This photo shows (from left)a very early crackle finish Oahu, a 1952 Oahu Diana, a modified 1952 modified Supro Twin, an early 50's Silvertone with Jr. Brown's signa ...

Last winter when I was designing and building a custom double 8 string console steel I was curious about the design evolution, and innovation, by the various steel guitar manufacturers of the past. J ...

Speeding West has two shows this week, Sat. Aug 31 in Augusta, Ky and sun. Sept. 1 at the Old time Music Festival in Metamora, IN.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/4728_August_in_Augusta_ ...

I perform at a number of farmer's markets and other busking sites around Cincinnati, usually on my Dobro but last Monday (Aug.26) I used my Supro Twin (D6). It went over very well although it requires ...

I will sell either of these two for $100 each....

I have a Supro pickup and pickup parts for sale, see mu post in Amp and Accessories fore sale on this forum.

One complete early 50's Supro "string-thru" pickup including: pole screws, magnets, top plate, coil cover, mounting screws, coil (6.89 ohms resistance), ground lug w/screw (see photo one)... ...

One should not capitalize the word "dobro" unless it is a Dobro brand......

SPEEDING WEST will be western swingin' the folks at the Augusta Riverfest Regatta, Augusta KY on Sat. July 20 out side of the Augusta Irish Pub. The event is free and we will be playing from 2 to 5 pm ...

These look great Richard.....A couple of questions: What scale length will they work on and how wide is the nut end of the body?

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Topic: The sad state of DobroÂ® in 2016
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 24 Views: 9729	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jan 2016 1:05 pm Subject: The sad state of DobroÂ® in 2016
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 24 Views: 9729	I play a Gibson-made Jerry Douglas model Dobro made in 2001. I have modified it with a Quarterman cone and a Fishman Nashville bridge p'up and open soundholes. I bought it new and it has been a qualit ...
Topic: Emg Pickup Problem
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1451	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Jan 2016 1:22 pm Subject: Emg Pickup Problem
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1451	Ok, Here's how it was resolved. The p'up came with all controls and parts plus slip on wiring connectors that require no soldering. I had placed all of the connectors on the proper prong of the contro ...
Topic: Emg Pickup Problem
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1451	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Jan 2016 5:57 am Subject: Emg Pickup Problem
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1451	My thanks go out to Rick Hunt at EMG for sorting out this problem. All is well and sounds great!
Topic: Emg Pickup Problem
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1451	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Jan 2016 8:19 am Subject: Emg Pickup Problem
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1451	I just completed the construction of another lap steel and installed an active EMG 707X pickup. I have never used this brand before. I have checked and rechecked the wiring hookup many times to be sur ...
Topic: Supro Airline Console
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 2 Views: 1958	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Mar 2014 4:21 am Subject: Supro Airline Console
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 2 Views: 1958	Egypt
Topic: Oahu Diana Lapsteel With Original Case sold on Craigslist
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2758	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Mar 2014 9:01 am Subject: Oahu Diana Lapsteel With Original Case sold on Craigslist
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2758	This a 1951...These are great guitars, I have a '52 also with a monster sounding pickup....Someone should buy this!
Topic: Supro Airline Console
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 2 Views: 1958	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Mar 2014 7:33 am Subject: Supro Airline Console
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 2 Views: 1958	I have a friend in Alexandria, Egypt who is possibly the only steel player in all of Egypt. Family medical needs are forcing him to sell his gear. This Supro Airline steel is for sale for $550. If an ...
Topic: Steel Guitar in an Arabian Setting
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 10 Views: 2989	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Jan 2014 12:52 pm Subject: Steel Guitar in an Arabian Setting
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 10 Views: 2989	I recorded a piece a couple of weeks ago called MAQAM BAYATI which is the name of an Arabic scale. I am playing on my Dobro, to hear it click on my website link below and go to the SONGS page.
Topic: Dobro And Lap Steel Lessons At Sam Ash Cincinnati
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1620	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 16 Dec 2013 11:16 am Subject: Dobro And Lap Steel Lessons At Sam Ash Cincinnati
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1620	Thanks Mark! I took the photo of some of my guitars last Thursday for use in promoting the lessons. I've been teaching on and off for a few decades. The last place here in Cincy closed this year so I' ...
Topic: Lap Steel And Dobro Lessons At Sam Ash Cincinnati
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 1 Views: 879	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Dec 2013 5:55 am Subject: Lap Steel And Dobro Lessons At Sam Ash Cincinnati
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 1 Views: 879	It's official! I am now teaching dobro and lapsteel at SAM ASH MUSIC in Cincinnati, Ohio. The store is located at 11805 Commons Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246. For sign up or details call 513-671-4500! ...
Topic: Dobro And Lap Steel Lessons At Sam Ash Cincinnati
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1620	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 16 Dec 2013 5:52 am Subject: Dobro And Lap Steel Lessons At Sam Ash Cincinnati
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 1620	It's official! I am now offering lap steel and dobro lessons at the Cincinnati, OH location of SAM ASH MUSIC. The store is located at 11805 Commons Drive. Cinti., OH 45246. Phone 513-671-4500 for sign ...
Topic: questians about relative minor chords
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 16 Views: 4603	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Nov 2013 1:28 pm Subject: questians about relative minor chords
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 16 Views: 4603	Tunings that include a 6th scale tone can all be considered to contain two chords: the root chord and its relative minor. Look at this as a 6 string C6 tuning that uses (from low to high) C E G A C E ...
Topic: Show Us Your Lap Steels
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 106 Views: 57172	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Sep 2013 5:56 am Subject: Show Us Your Lap Steels
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 106 Views: 57172	Love those Oahu's! Nice collection Michael!
Topic: Show Us Your Lap Steels
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 106 Views: 57172	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Sep 2013 6:44 am Subject: Show Us Your Lap Steels
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 106 Views: 57172	Here are my lap steels and reso's. This photo shows (from left)a very early crackle finish Oahu, a 1952 Oahu Diana, a modified 1952 modified Supro Twin, an early 50's Silvertone with Jr. Brown's signa ...
Topic: Who's on First? Multi-neck Steel Production Timeline
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 998	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Aug 2013 12:18 pm Subject: Who's on First? Multi-neck Steel Production Timeline
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 998	Last winter when I was designing and building a custom double 8 string console steel I was curious about the design evolution, and innovation, by the various steel guitar manufacturers of the past. J ...
Topic: 2 Shows for Speeding West
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 912	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 28 Aug 2013 9:31 am Subject: 2 Shows for Speeding West
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 912	Speeding West has two shows this week, Sat. Aug 31 in Augusta, Ky and sun. Sept. 1 at the Old time Music Festival in Metamora, IN. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/4728_August_in_Augusta_ ...
Topic: Street-corner Steeler
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 11 Views: 3316	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Aug 2013 9:24 am Subject: Street-corner Steeler
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 11 Views: 3316	I perform at a number of farmer's markets and other busking sites around Cincinnati, usually on my Dobro but last Monday (Aug.26) I used my Supro Twin (D6). It went over very well although it requires ...
Topic: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 25 Aug 2013 12:02 pm Subject: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	bump
Topic: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 23 Jul 2013 8:41 am Subject: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	I will sell either of these two for $100 each....
Topic: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 19 Jul 2013 9:34 am Subject: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	bump
Topic: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 578	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jul 2013 7:02 am Subject: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 578	I have a Supro pickup and pickup parts for sale, see mu post in Amp and Accessories fore sale on this forum.
Topic: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 17 Jul 2013 6:58 am Subject: Supro Pickup and parts
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 3 Views: 2803	One complete early 50's Supro "string-thru" pickup including: pole screws, magnets, top plate, coil cover, mounting screws, coil (6.89 ohms resistance), ground lug w/screw (see photo one)... ...
Topic: Dobro for sale: Close Please:
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 22 Views: 13232	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:17 am Subject: Dobro for sale: Close Please:
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 22 Views: 13232	One should not capitalize the word "dobro" unless it is a Dobro brand......
Topic: Speeding West 7.20.13 Augusta, KY
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 636	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 16 Jul 2013 5:56 am Subject: Speeding West 7.20.13 Augusta, KY
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 0 Views: 636	SPEEDING WEST will be western swingin' the folks at the Augusta Riverfest Regatta, Augusta KY on Sat. July 20 out side of the Augusta Irish Pub. The event is free and we will be playing from 2 to 5 pm ...
Topic: Non pedal guitar bodies
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 5 Views: 2867	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Jul 2013 7:18 am Subject: Non pedal guitar bodies
Rockne Riddlebarger Replies: 5 Views: 2867	These look great Richard.....A couple of questions: What scale length will they work on and how wide is the nut end of the body?