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I have posted this a few times already. You can extend your pedal rods for less than $10. (3 pedals). My rods are a 10/32 thread, but yours might be different. Take a rod to your hardware store. They ...

My first steel was a used Fender 400. tuned the strings to E9, like the top 8 strings on a 10 string. Had it a few months, and was in Nashville recording. LLoyd Green was our steel player, and we talk ...

It has to be "MAKING BELIEVE".

Just as Bob Jennings said, is wonderful. I downloaded a program called MIXPAD. You can add 7 tracks to it, and very easy to use. I also got a program called PITCH SWITCH, if I want to change to a diff ...

If you are a little bit mechanically inclined, and what Jerry said to do does not work for you. Just move the one you feel is too close. All you have to do is drill carefully a few holes, and re-adjus ...

I had the same problem 40 some years ago. I solved the problem by moving both knee levers left, about a inch and a half. Problem solved. You have to adjust your steel, to fit "you". No two p ...

Good luck with your LDG. Yours was born 3 after mine. My SN is 11639. I moved both LK levers to the left to suit my movements. Mine is also green, and the little fading was caused by the sun. Just kee ...

Also, here is a few very good songs to learn.
Wild side of life, fits many lyrics
Don't Be Angry, Stonewall Jackson
Green Green Grass OF Home, Porter Wagoner

you have tons of songs given to you. Don't get too fancy, and just play your intro, and turn arounds, when given the nod. If you have a lead guitar, or a fiddle, A lot of times you can split the turn ...

For the string, I use a fly-fishing string. Lasts a long time. Where are you at in Ohio?

Could it be Leo LeBlanc? Just a wild guess.

Go to a hardware store, and buy a a 10/32 threaded rod and cut them as long as you want them Jim is right.

If any of yall are playing a Sho~Bud, any sunlight will ruin the color. I just pass on outside playing. Thats why you see so many Buds a dull brownish color. Sunlight coming into a building will also ...

Without seeing the underside, can you move the whole assembly closer to you. Then shorten the rod. Be careful drilling 2 new holes. Don't go too deep. As for the noise, a quick fix is a piece of spong ...

Yes I have seen it since Midnight, when the new year began. I am very pleased with it, but they have a lot of repeats right now. At least they are going into country music, more than any other channel ...

Nothing hard about re-stringing a Sho~Bud volume pedal. I have had one since 1977. I use a heavy fly rod string, and only had to re-string when I changed volume pot.

Cold Cold Heart
D I V O R C E
Wild Side Of Life
Farewell Party

Hello Mark. If you are talking about touching up a spot on the top finish of that guitar, I think you will have to be a super genius. Don't even think you can match the food coloring they used way bac ...

Why even think of what other people do. Just extend your steels' legs to where you want them, and extend all your rods to fit the new length. You can extend all the rods for under $15, and make " ...

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I agree 100% with Paul. Everyone is built different, tall, short, thin, heavy. The builders put the levers in a average position, and that does not work well for everyone. I, myself had to move both l ...

If my mind is on track, back in the early 60's, Bill West had a black Sho~Bud. Even had a pair of vice grips for a knee lever. I cannot remember if it was laminated, or stained.

I have the same guitar you have. That is right that the ball joint nut should be tight. If it tends to loosen, put a lock washer on before the nut. Now on the travel and spacing of the lever itself. I ...

The wrench you use to tighten, or loosen the nylon nut, takes a 3/16" wrench, or nut driver. I think if you can find the nylon, they will work. Very inexpensive in most hardware stores, in the US ...

To me, I keep it simple. Whatever key a song is started with, I find that fret for the key, and do not worry what notes are being played. Just move the bar up 5, up7, down5, down2, up 2, down4, up3. A ...

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Topic: how high are your pedals?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 13 Views: 2565	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Oct 2021 6:07 am Subject: how high are your pedals?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 13 Views: 2565	I have posted this a few times already. You can extend your pedal rods for less than $10. (3 pedals). My rods are a 10/32 thread, but yours might be different. Take a rod to your hardware store. They ...
Topic: what fender might this have been
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 15 Views: 4135	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Sep 2021 6:46 am Subject: what fender might this have been
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 15 Views: 4135	My first steel was a used Fender 400. tuned the strings to E9, like the top 8 strings on a 10 string. Had it a few months, and was in Nashville recording. LLoyd Green was our steel player, and we talk ...
Topic: What was the first Steel Guitar Song you learned?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 82 Views: 18418	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Aug 2021 5:49 am Subject: What was the first Steel Guitar Song you learned?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 82 Views: 18418	It has to be "MAKING BELIEVE".
Topic: backing tracks
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 11 Views: 3414	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2021 5:54 am Subject: backing tracks
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 11 Views: 3414	Just as Bob Jennings said, is wonderful. I downloaded a program called MIXPAD. You can add 7 tracks to it, and very easy to use. I also got a program called PITCH SWITCH, if I want to change to a diff ...
Topic: Right Knee Levers
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 5 Views: 1193	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jul 2021 5:44 am Subject: Right Knee Levers
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 5 Views: 1193	If you are a little bit mechanically inclined, and what Jerry said to do does not work for you. Just move the one you feel is too close. All you have to do is drill carefully a few holes, and re-adjus ...
Topic: Beginner Question About switching between AB -> A Pedals
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 14 Views: 2976	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Apr 2021 6:24 am Subject: Beginner Question About switching between AB -> A Pedals
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 14 Views: 2976	I had the same problem 40 some years ago. I solved the problem by moving both knee levers left, about a inch and a half. Problem solved. You have to adjust your steel, to fit "you". No two p ...
Topic: NPSG Day - 77 LDG
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 11 Views: 2708	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Mar 2021 5:58 am Subject: NPSG Day - 77 LDG
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 11 Views: 2708	Good luck with your LDG. Yours was born 3 after mine. My SN is 11639. I moved both LK levers to the left to suit my movements. Mine is also green, and the little fading was caused by the sun. Just kee ...
Topic: Must know pedal steel tunes for traditional country band
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 29 Views: 10145	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Mar 2021 5:47 pm Subject: Must know pedal steel tunes for traditional country band
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 29 Views: 10145	Also, here is a few very good songs to learn. Wild side of life, fits many lyrics Don't Be Angry, Stonewall Jackson Green Green Grass OF Home, Porter Wagoner
Topic: Must know pedal steel tunes for traditional country band
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 29 Views: 10145	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Mar 2021 5:40 pm Subject: Must know pedal steel tunes for traditional country band
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 29 Views: 10145	you have tons of songs given to you. Don't get too fancy, and just play your intro, and turn arounds, when given the nod. If you have a lead guitar, or a fiddle, A lot of times you can split the turn ...
Topic: Looking for some fundamental info
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 10 Views: 2601	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Feb 2021 5:34 pm Subject: Looking for some fundamental info
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 10 Views: 2601	For the string, I use a fly-fishing string. Lasts a long time. Where are you at in Ohio?
Topic: Reveil - who's their steel player?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 12 Views: 4687	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Nov 2020 6:35 am Subject: Reveil - who's their steel player?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 12 Views: 4687	Could it be Leo LeBlanc? Just a wild guess.
Topic: Shobud Pro 1 Custom Rods
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 3 Views: 1168	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Aug 2020 4:32 am Subject: Shobud Pro 1 Custom Rods
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 3 Views: 1168	Go to a hardware store, and buy a a 10/32 threaded rod and cut them as long as you want them Jim is right.
Topic: Outdoor venues, heat/sunshine, intonation
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 40 Views: 10310	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jun 2020 4:30 am Subject: Outdoor venues, heat/sunshine, intonation
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 40 Views: 10310	If any of yall are playing a Sho~Bud, any sunlight will ruin the color. I just pass on outside playing. Thats why you see so many Buds a dull brownish color. Sunlight coming into a building will also ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Super Pro - 1979 - Help Needed!
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 9 Views: 2223	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Mar 2020 1:39 pm Subject: Sho-Bud Super Pro - 1979 - Help Needed!
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 9 Views: 2223	Without seeing the underside, can you move the whole assembly closer to you. Then shorten the rod. Be careful drilling 2 new holes. Don't go too deep. As for the noise, a quick fix is a piece of spong ...
Topic: Circle network
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 1 Views: 1171	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Jan 2020 11:54 am Subject: Circle network
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 1 Views: 1171	Yes I have seen it since Midnight, when the new year began. I am very pleased with it, but they have a lot of repeats right now. At least they are going into country music, more than any other channel ...
Topic: Restring sho-bud volume pedal
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 8 Views: 2957	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Nov 2019 6:46 am Subject: Restring sho-bud volume pedal
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 8 Views: 2957	Nothing hard about re-stringing a Sho~Bud volume pedal. I have had one since 1977. I use a heavy fly rod string, and only had to re-string when I changed volume pot.
Topic: Beginner Repertoire
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 10 Views: 4156	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Oct 2019 7:59 am Subject: Beginner Repertoire
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 10 Views: 4156	Cold Cold Heart D I V O R C E Wild Side Of Life Farewell Party
Topic: Shobud undercarraige green coating ?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 14 Views: 3418	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jun 2019 9:05 am Subject: Shobud undercarraige green coating ?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 14 Views: 3418	Hello Mark. If you are talking about touching up a spot on the top finish of that guitar, I think you will have to be a super genius. Don't even think you can match the food coloring they used way bac ...
Topic: Guitar height and leg clearance
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 5 Views: 1495	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 May 2019 4:32 pm Subject: Guitar height and leg clearance
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 5 Views: 1495	Why even think of what other people do. Just extend your steels' legs to where you want them, and extend all your rods to fit the new length. You can extend all the rods for under $15, and make " ...
Topic: Would You Post Your Picture of Your Lacquer SD-10's
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 38 Views: 8750	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Apr 2019 11:24 am Subject: Would You Post Your Picture of Your Lacquer SD-10's
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 38 Views: 8750	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/6983_6983_sept09_006_1_2.jpg
Topic: Is it possible to change knee levers,their functions?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 9 Views: 2469	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Apr 2019 5:58 am Subject: Is it possible to change knee levers,their functions?
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 9 Views: 2469	I agree 100% with Paul. Everyone is built different, tall, short, thin, heavy. The builders put the levers in a average position, and that does not work well for everyone. I, myself had to move both l ...
Topic: Everyone knows, black guitars sound best. ðŸ˜‰
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 34 Views: 6905	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Apr 2019 11:18 am Subject: Black steels
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 34 Views: 6905	If my mind is on track, back in the early 60's, Bill West had a black Sho~Bud. Even had a pair of vice grips for a knee lever. I cannot remember if it was laminated, or stained.
Topic: Sho-Bud LDG LKL Question
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 10 Views: 1083	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Apr 2019 10:13 am Subject: Sho-Bud LDG LKL Question
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 10 Views: 1083	I have the same guitar you have. That is right that the ball joint nut should be tight. If it tends to loosen, put a lock washer on before the nut. Now on the travel and spacing of the lever itself. I ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Nylon Tuning Nut Size
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 7 Views: 1938	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Apr 2019 12:50 pm Subject: Sho-Bud Nylon Tuning Nut Size
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 7 Views: 1938	The wrench you use to tighten, or loosen the nylon nut, takes a 3/16" wrench, or nut driver. I think if you can find the nylon, they will work. Very inexpensive in most hardware stores, in the US ...
Topic: Playing out live with a band
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 27 Views: 4302	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2019 5:53 am Subject: Playing out live with a band
Ronnie Boettcher Replies: 27 Views: 4302	To me, I keep it simple. Whatever key a song is started with, I find that fret for the key, and do not worry what notes are being played. Just move the bar up 5, up7, down5, down2, up 2, down4, up3. A ...