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Wanted to revive this thread as a shout out to everyone's input that was very helpful. My favorite thumb pick, an XL ivoroid Recording King, broke in half as I returned to steel recently after a 2-yea ...

I think that the addition of a short delay effect really adds a lot. It doesn't take much of it to make a big difference.

b0b and Jim,

I've only ever used my Peavey Session 400's reverb and hav ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/16534_IMG_0178_1.jpg

Front plate says steelseat.com, which does not appear to be in business any longer. It was used when I bought it in 2016. The bu ...

With all the myriad of opinions on these sweeteners, here’s (hopefully) a simple question: when tuning and plucking the string, pick on? Or pick off?
I’ve read that no pick makes for a more accu ...

I've also done some reading up on b0b's BE9 tuning, and have downloaded that one, as well. One thing I appreciate is that it appears to combine tuning open strings and pedals/levers into one setting. ...

My JE9, available to download from the Peterson library, combines the SE9/SP9 into one program and also has knee lever settings that are common today but were not back when Newman created his charts ...

Thanks David! opened it up and found the tube to be about halfway unplugged. Sure, we're talking amateur hour in terms of what i can do repairing something like this, but even i was able to figure out ...

I bought the Black Box used a year ago from Larry Shemwell and have really enjoyed it. It's been outside a few times, but i've been gentle with it and never dropped or abused it. Unfortunately it's no ...

Found myself searching this topic wanting to find folks to commiserate with. Though not at all a professional gigging musician like a lot of pros on here, I do play outdoors at church every Sunday, an ...

lovely sound. whatâ€™s the name of the tune heâ€™s playing?

i'll take the Black Box with the regular power cord. PM sent. Thanks!

Lee, youre right to wonder about the OP. dunno if he ever bought a reverb pedal, but he does play PS for georgette jones (daughter of george jones and tammy wynette) so thatâ€™s pretty interestin ...

maybe not the concensus i was hoping for, given that 21 different pedals/units are recommended Smile

Steve Spitz, thanks for the input. Is the Keeley delay/verb that you mention, is that the Keeley ...

Nice story, George! What was Jeff doing there? was this taken at a store in Denver that catered to PS players? Where was it? i can tell you there isn't one here today...

I'm looking for a reverb unit as well and know nothing. Sadly, there's no way to test drive the 15 or so pedals recommended here. Hence, kinda dumb question:

For those of you using an amp that alre ...

The Chas Williams book does look like a winner...the Jim Riley book ("Song Charting Made Easy") also seems to be recommended. Anyone prefer one over the other?

very interesting thread. As a rank amateur on my BMI E9 with a ho-hum copedent, i'm surprised to hear about a change to lower the 6th string. I've never heard of that.

anyway, here's my question: ...

agreed. the fret markers are 100% BMI, and the serial number is in the location and format you would expect from BMI.

Certainly helps when images on the gofundme page load...! So there it is, a nice looking Derby. Anything we should know about the case? Any stickers on it ?

I agree that it seems likely that the thieving scumbag will try to unload the steel. If so, we can be on the lookout for it. You have nothing to lose by posting info about the steel hereâ€”brand, ...

great little project! i do love my BMI, but looking at all these other playful fret markers does make me wish that Beck had taken just a wee bit more creative license with it...colored triangles was ...

There's just something heartwarming about a homemade seat with all the trimmings. I love the drink holder too.

Seats from Steel Seat are justifiably popular, i have one that i bought in very light ...

everything's bigger in texas! thanks for the advice, but lamb's is a solid hour's drive away from where i'll be in Dallas. too bad, it looks pretty cool...

I'm headed to Dallas this weekend--can any of you Texas steelers tell me if there are there any music stores in the area that sell Pedal steels or strings or picks?? somewhere i could go to buy some s ...

i'd like to second that.

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Topic: How to Choose A Thumb Pick for Size?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 27 Views: 9634	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Nov 2024 10:37 pm Subject: How to Choose A Thumb Pick for Size?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 27 Views: 9634	Wanted to revive this thread as a shout out to everyone's input that was very helpful. My favorite thumb pick, an XL ivoroid Recording King, broke in half as I returned to steel recently after a 2-yea ...
Topic: How to improve overall soud
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 17 Views: 3489	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Feb 2022 8:55 pm Subject: How to improve overall soud
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 17 Views: 3489	I think that the addition of a short delay effect really adds a lot. It doesn't take much of it to make a big difference. b0b and Jim, I've only ever used my Peavey Session 400's reverb and hav ...
Topic: Pedal Steel Seats
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 25 Views: 8905	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Feb 2022 8:25 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Seats
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 25 Views: 8905	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/16534_IMG_0178_1.jpg Front plate says steelseat.com, which does not appear to be in business any longer. It was used when I bought it in 2016. The bu ...
Topic: Peterson Sweetners
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 12923	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Feb 2022 8:43 pm Subject: Peterson Sweetners
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 12923	With all the myriad of opinions on these sweeteners, here’s (hopefully) a simple question: when tuning and plucking the string, pick on? Or pick off? I’ve read that no pick makes for a more accu ...
Topic: Peterson Sweetners
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 12923	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Feb 2022 6:12 pm Subject: Peterson Sweetners
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 12923	I've also done some reading up on b0b's BE9 tuning, and have downloaded that one, as well. One thing I appreciate is that it appears to combine tuning open strings and pedals/levers into one setting. ...
Topic: Peterson Sweetners
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 12923	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Feb 2022 5:10 pm Subject: Peterson Sweetners
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 12923	My JE9, available to download from the Peterson library, combines the SE9/SP9 into one program and also has knee lever settings that are common today but were not back when Newman created his charts ...
Topic: Sarno Black Box not working--any suggestions?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Feb 2022 7:30 pm Subject: Sarno Black Box not working--any suggestions?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1533	Thanks David! opened it up and found the tube to be about halfway unplugged. Sure, we're talking amateur hour in terms of what i can do repairing something like this, but even i was able to figure out ...
Topic: Sarno Black Box not working--any suggestions?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Feb 2022 7:57 am Subject: Sarno Black Box not working--any suggestions?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1533	I bought the Black Box used a year ago from Larry Shemwell and have really enjoyed it. It's been outside a few times, but i've been gentle with it and never dropped or abused it. Unfortunately it's no ...
Topic: Outdoor venues, heat/sunshine, intonation
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 40 Views: 10169	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jan 2022 2:29 pm Subject: Outdoor venues, heat/sunshine, intonation
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 40 Views: 10169	Found myself searching this topic wanting to find folks to commiserate with. Though not at all a professional gigging musician like a lot of pros on here, I do play outdoors at church every Sunday, an ...
Topic: Randy Beavers and his new S10 Push Pull
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 26 Views: 6501	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Feb 2021 8:55 pm Subject: Randy Beavers and his new S10 Push Pull
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 26 Views: 6501	lovely sound. whatâ€™s the name of the tune heâ€™s playing?
Topic: Close Up
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 14 Views: 4183	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 22 Jan 2021 7:59 am Subject: Close Up
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 14 Views: 4183	i'll take the Black Box with the regular power cord. PM sent. Thanks!
Topic: Looking for a reverb pedal...
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 17920	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Jan 2021 9:53 pm Subject: Looking for a reverb pedal...
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 17920	Lee, youre right to wonder about the OP. dunno if he ever bought a reverb pedal, but he does play PS for georgette jones (daughter of george jones and tammy wynette) so thatâ€™s pretty interestin ...
Topic: Looking for a reverb pedal...
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 17920	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Jan 2021 1:26 pm Subject: Looking for a reverb pedal...
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 17920	maybe not the concensus i was hoping for, given that 21 different pedals/units are recommended Steve Spitz, thanks for the input. Is the Keeley delay/verb that you mention, is that the Keeley ...
Topic: Steel Guitarist Magazine revisited
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 14 Views: 3813	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jan 2021 12:15 pm Subject: Steel Guitarist Magazine revisited
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 14 Views: 3813	Nice story, George! What was Jeff doing there? was this taken at a store in Denver that catered to PS players? Where was it? i can tell you there isn't one here today...
Topic: Looking for a reverb pedal...
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 17920	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Dec 2020 10:05 pm Subject: Looking for a reverb pedal...
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 43 Views: 17920	I'm looking for a reverb unit as well and know nothing. Sadly, there's no way to test drive the 15 or so pedals recommended here. Hence, kinda dumb question: For those of you using an amp that alre ...
Topic: Number system & Theory
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 20 Views: 5084	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Dec 2020 9:43 pm Subject: Number system & Theory
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 20 Views: 5084	The Chas Williams book does look like a winner...the Jim Riley book ("Song Charting Made Easy") also seems to be recommended. Anyone prefer one over the other?
Topic: Raise on 7th string
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 34 Views: 9891	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Nov 2020 12:35 am Subject: Raise on 7th string
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 34 Views: 9891	very interesting thread. As a rank amateur on my BMI E9 with a ho-hum copedent, i'm surprised to hear about a change to lower the 6th string. I've never heard of that. anyway, here's my question: ...
Topic: Is this an old BMI?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 6 Views: 3140	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Oct 2020 12:46 pm Subject: Is this an old BMI?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 6 Views: 3140	agreed. the fret markers are 100% BMI, and the serial number is in the location and format you would expect from BMI.
Topic: Donation Fund My steel was stolen.
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 22 Views: 6487	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Aug 2020 12:52 am Subject: Donation Fund My steel was stolen.
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 22 Views: 6487	Certainly helps when images on the gofundme page load...! So there it is, a nice looking Derby. Anything we should know about the case? Any stickers on it ?
Topic: Donation Fund My steel was stolen.
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 22 Views: 6487	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Aug 2020 12:48 am Subject: Donation Fund My steel was stolen.
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 22 Views: 6487	I agree that it seems likely that the thieving scumbag will try to unload the steel. If so, we can be on the lookout for it. You have nothing to lose by posting info about the steel hereâ€”brand, ...
Topic: PSG fret marker guide (decoder ring)
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 71 Views: 27840	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Aug 2020 8:01 pm Subject: PSG fret marker guide (decoder ring)
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 71 Views: 27840	great little project! i do love my BMI, but looking at all these other playful fret markers does make me wish that Beck had taken just a wee bit more creative license with it...colored triangles was ...
Topic: Homemade Pac-a-Seat
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 22 Views: 5956	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2020 9:48 pm Subject: Homemade Pac-a-Seat
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 22 Views: 5956	There's just something heartwarming about a homemade seat with all the trimmings. I love the drink holder too. Seats from Steel Seat are justifiably popular, i have one that i bought in very light ...
Topic: Music Store catering to PSG players in Dallas area?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1718	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 May 2019 1:59 pm Subject: Music Store catering to PSG players in Dallas area?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1718	everything's bigger in texas! thanks for the advice, but lamb's is a solid hour's drive away from where i'll be in Dallas. too bad, it looks pretty cool...
Topic: Music Store catering to PSG players in Dallas area?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1718	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 May 2019 9:12 pm Subject: Music Store catering to PSG players in Dallas area?
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 4 Views: 1718	I'm headed to Dallas this weekend--can any of you Texas steelers tell me if there are there any music stores in the area that sell Pedal steels or strings or picks?? somewhere i could go to buy some s ...
Topic: 1973 Emmons Catalog - See it here
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 35 Views: 16658	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Dec 2018 12:25 pm Subject: 1973 Emmons Catalog - See it here
Ryan Bramlett Replies: 35 Views: 16658	i'd like to second that.