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The Session model was discontinued when Sierra shut down in about 2003 which is when current owner Ed Littlefield purchased the remains which were being auctioned off.

I was asked by Tom Baker (lo ...

oops double post

Those are some trick plastic bushings from Igus. Super long wearing, never need lubrication. Probably similar to acetal resin (delrin). Contact me directly if you'd like the part number.

I come from a custom bicycle building background where ergonomics are very important for comfort, endurance, power....everything!

As soon as I started to try learning to play these contraptions (go ...

This is such sad news. My deepest condolences to his family and the staff at Mullen.

Turning these on a drill press would be dangerous as well. Drill presses are not intended to take side loads while cutting. They are for plunging only. Side cutting on a drill press can result in a ch ...

This is some sad news Shoji. It seems most people who contract this have a full recovery. I certainly hope that's the case for you. Sending the good mojo your way for a full and quick recovery!

those look bitchin'! I gotta get some of that rod.

all orders shipped, stands are back in stock!

RIP Phil!

Just sent the last completed stand out. I have about 50 more machined and ready to finish up, but it'll probably be a couple weeks before any are ready to go.

At this point I've no idea if I'll con ...

[quote="Les Ford"] "The end result is good enough for me but certainly not to the standard of, for example, a Sierra."

Don't sell yourself short Les, this all looks mighty fine ...

Nicely done!

Thanks for your order JD. You must've missed the last sentence in my original post for these.

"If you'd like to order one, please email or PM me. Be sure to include you email addy so I can sen ...

If your local hardware doesn't have it in stock, I'd be very surprised.

If they don't a little google-fu using "adhesive backed felt' will get you a ton of sources.

Will the Sierra site remain?

From Sierra's owner Ed Littlefield: The Sierra website will be deactivated when Sierra closes. Content such as lessons and "My Steel Guitar Life" interviews w ...

Thanks so much Ian, of course the invite still stands, would love to have a visit from you! your offer to help is awesome, thank you! Might just take you up on it!

This is great news, working with and learning from Mitsuo is a fantastic foundation for your new company!

I wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing more of your work!

Nicely done, kudos!

Drop your G#s 1/2 step...easy minor chord wherever you place your bar. Example: 3rd fret, this pedal down equals G minor.

The plan was originally to pass the building on to an incredibly talented young man, Seven. Plans change.

The good news is that Seven now shares my shop and lives here on the farm in a little apart ...

Glad Alan has jumped into this discussion. I myself think this is huge for the steel guitar world and am super supportive of this project.

I absolutely believe that a very affordable version could ...

Wow, thanks so much Doug, your comment means a lot to me. Honestly, I wish I'd had the wherewithal to dive in much earlier.

Even though I've held a fascination for pedal steel ever since seeing Po ...

Thanks so much you guys, does my heart good to know how much you dig the Sierra's I built for you! I hope the enjoyment continues!!

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Topic: New Steel Not A Good Fit?
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 1733	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2024 9:32 am Subject: New Steel Not A Good Fit?
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 1733	The Session model was discontinued when Sierra shut down in about 2003 which is when current owner Ed Littlefield purchased the remains which were being auctioned off. I was asked by Tom Baker (lo ...
Topic: New Steel Not A Good Fit?
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 1733	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2024 9:31 am Subject: New Steel Not A Good Fit?
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 1733	oops double post
Topic: Removable cross shafts
Ross Shafer Replies: 3 Views: 257	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 4 Dec 2024 12:15 pm Subject: Removable cross shafts
Ross Shafer Replies: 3 Views: 257	Those are some trick plastic bushings from Igus. Super long wearing, never need lubrication. Probably similar to acetal resin (delrin). Contact me directly if you'd like the part number.
Topic: New Steel Not A Good Fit?
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 1733	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Dec 2024 12:02 pm Subject: New Steel Not A Good Fit?
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 1733	I come from a custom bicycle building background where ergonomics are very important for comfort, endurance, power....everything! As soon as I started to try learning to play these contraptions (go ...
Topic: Obit for Mike Mantey, Jr.
Ross Shafer Replies: 22 Views: 4545	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 22 Nov 2024 8:05 am Subject: Obit for Mike Mantey, Jr.
Ross Shafer Replies: 22 Views: 4545	This is such sad news. My deepest condolences to his family and the staff at Mullen.
Topic: Making Knobs
Ross Shafer Replies: 8 Views: 926	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 22 Nov 2024 7:49 am Subject: Making Knobs
Ross Shafer Replies: 8 Views: 926	Turning these on a drill press would be dangerous as well. Drill presses are not intended to take side loads while cutting. They are for plunging only. Side cutting on a drill press can result in a ch ...
Topic: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
Ross Shafer Replies: 92 Views: 14218	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Nov 2024 8:57 am Subject: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
Ross Shafer Replies: 92 Views: 14218	This is some sad news Shoji. It seems most people who contract this have a full recovery. I certainly hope that's the case for you. Sending the good mojo your way for a full and quick recovery!
Topic: Making Knobs
Ross Shafer Replies: 8 Views: 926	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 19 Nov 2024 6:23 pm Subject: Making Knobs
Ross Shafer Replies: 8 Views: 926	those look bitchin'! I gotta get some of that rod.
Topic: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 1 Nov 2024 11:57 am Subject: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	all orders shipped, stands are back in stock!
Topic: Phil Lesh has passed
Ross Shafer Replies: 15 Views: 2461	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 26 Oct 2024 6:56 am Subject: Phil Lesh has passed
Ross Shafer Replies: 15 Views: 2461	RIP Phil!
Topic: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 20 Oct 2024 7:25 am Subject: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	Just sent the last completed stand out. I have about 50 more machined and ready to finish up, but it'll probably be a couple weeks before any are ready to go. At this point I've no idea if I'll con ...
Topic: Another 12 string
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 2144	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 20 Oct 2024 7:09 am Subject: Another 12 string
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 2144	[quote="Les Ford"] "The end result is good enough for me but certainly not to the standard of, for example, a Sierra." Don't sell yourself short Les, this all looks mighty fine ...
Topic: Another 12 string
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 2144	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 18 Oct 2024 10:35 am Subject: Another 12 string
Ross Shafer Replies: 24 Views: 2144	Nicely done!
Topic: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 3 Oct 2024 6:51 am Subject: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	Thanks for your order JD. You must've missed the last sentence in my original post for these. "If you'd like to order one, please email or PM me. Be sure to include you email addy so I can sen ...
Topic: Duesenberg capo felt needs fixing...
Ross Shafer Replies: 1 Views: 735	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 3 Oct 2024 6:47 am Subject: Duesenberg capo felt needs fixing...
Ross Shafer Replies: 1 Views: 735	If your local hardware doesn't have it in stock, I'd be very surprised. If they don't a little google-fu using "adhesive backed felt' will get you a ton of sources.
Topic: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 2 Oct 2024 9:44 am Subject: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Ross Shafer Replies: 35 Views: 14242	TTT
Topic: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Sep 2024 8:01 am Subject: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Will the Sierra site remain? From Sierra's owner Ed Littlefield: The Sierra website will be deactivated when Sierra closes. Content such as lessons and "My Steel Guitar Life" interviews w ...
Topic: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Sep 2024 9:53 am Subject: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Thanks so much Ian, of course the invite still stands, would love to have a visit from you! your offer to help is awesome, thank you! Might just take you up on it!
Topic: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
Ross Shafer Replies: 92 Views: 14218	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Sep 2024 6:45 am Subject: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
Ross Shafer Replies: 92 Views: 14218	This is great news, working with and learning from Mitsuo is a fantastic foundation for your new company! I wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing more of your work!
Topic: First Multibender Lap Steel
Ross Shafer Replies: 9 Views: 1572	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 16 Sep 2024 5:41 pm Subject: First Multibender Lap Steel
Ross Shafer Replies: 9 Views: 1572	Nicely done, kudos!
Topic: Unused Franklin pedal
Ross Shafer Replies: 11 Views: 1746	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Sep 2024 3:54 pm Subject: Unused Franklin pedal
Ross Shafer Replies: 11 Views: 1746	Drop your G#s 1/2 step...easy minor chord wherever you place your bar. Example: 3rd fret, this pedal down equals G minor.
Topic: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Sep 2024 8:27 am Subject: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	The plan was originally to pass the building on to an incredibly talented young man, Seven. Plans change. The good news is that Seven now shares my shop and lives here on the farm in a little apart ...
Topic: Pagliere Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 43 Views: 7506	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Aug 2024 7:43 am Subject: Pagliere Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 43 Views: 7506	Glad Alan has jumped into this discussion. I myself think this is huge for the steel guitar world and am super supportive of this project. I absolutely believe that a very affordable version could ...
Topic: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Aug 2024 11:03 am Subject: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Wow, thanks so much Doug, your comment means a lot to me. Honestly, I wish I'd had the wherewithal to dive in much earlier. Even though I've held a fascination for pedal steel ever since seeing Po ...
Topic: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Aug 2024 9:48 am Subject: Sierra Steel Guitars
Ross Shafer Replies: 487 Views: 727160	Thanks so much you guys, does my heart good to know how much you dig the Sierra's I built for you! I hope the enjoyment continues!!