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Topic: Mp3 players for backing tracks | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 7 Views: 2001 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Sep 2022 11:38 pm Subject: Mp3 players for backing tracks |
I use Lyricpad3 on a Samsung Android Tablet.
It Works great! I's only about $8.00 Aus. |
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Topic: 2 amps, 1 speaker. | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 9 Views: 2549 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 27 Jul 2022 12:55 am Subject: 2 amps, 1 speaker. |
Valve or Solid State?
Valves are a bit more forgiving than Solid State. I would put some kind of load resistor across each amp (output) before the A-B switch to give each amp a nominal load when swi ... |
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Topic: Playing too LOUD! | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 35 Views: 5886 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2022 12:41 am Subject: Playing too LOUD! |
I tried an in ear monitor in just one ear so I could hear my pitch! this worked, but the best solution was to have the offending guitarist moved to the other side of the band stand. He never knew why. ... | |
Topic: (Looking For Boost/Preamp/Overdrive)..looks like I've got it | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 25 Views: 4148 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jun 2022 12:44 am Subject: (Looking For Boost/Preamp/Overdrive)..looks like I've got it |
I had a loan of a Maestro Boost Pedal and it was amazing!
Unfortunately I had to return it and I have yet to find one. I currently use a Danelectro distortion pedal on a light setting and I get by. ... |
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Topic: Wrong Key! | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 51 Views: 9278 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 May 2022 12:15 am Subject: Wrong Key! |
I did a Duo gig yesterday and the woman I sing with started a song in the wrong key. Fortunately it was a harmony key so I sang the lead (female) part and nobody noticed! Afterwards she said she used ... | |
Topic: What is it about Zum's? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 43 Views: 21740 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Aug 2021 2:56 am Subject: What is it about Zum's? |
Definitely.
I play out about once a month just on PSG and hardly have to touch the tuning! As well as the weight factor, the feel of the instrument is great. I have begun to experiment with various ... |
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Topic: backing tracks | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 11 Views: 3341 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2021 1:12 am Subject: backing tracks |
Thumbs up for Karaoke.Version. I've used a lot of them. | |
Topic: Foam bits? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 6 Views: 1723 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2021 1:11 am Subject: Foam bits? |
It looks like 'Open Cell' Foam?
Sometimes used as filters? You can usually cut foam with any sharp knife. |
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Topic: Playing out again...... finally | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 2 Views: 1240 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 2 Aug 2021 1:04 am Subject: Playing out again...... finally |
I enjoyed those!
I've had the same problem with my knee levers. I'm halfway through a song and discover I have forgotten to set them out! Sandy |
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Topic: A way to hang a Telecaster and a mandolin off the PSG? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 17 Views: 3447 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Aug 2021 1:07 am Subject: A way to hang a Telecaster and a mandolin off the PSG? |
I use a Ukulele/Mando holder clipped to the PA Stand next to me. I have enough on my mic stand and I can reach my Mando easily. I use guitar stands for by Gibson and Strat. I played this afternoon and ... | |
Topic: Too Many Over Thinkers | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 35 Views: 9762 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jul 2021 6:50 pm Subject: Too Many Over Thinkers |
I Agree!
Every month I play at a Country Music walk up session and the last two have had the lead guitar player absent. He is a difficult person and shouts at me for not watching him all the time. I ... |
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Topic: Clicking in the changer? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 10 Views: 2761 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jun 2021 1:46 am Subject: Clicking in the changer? |
I had a problem with a Strat Guitar where the springs made noises. I cut a strip of foam and inserted it up the middle. It worked well. Your springs may be different? | |
Topic: Speeding drummer | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 58 Views: 14695 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Apr 2021 3:17 am Subject: Speeding drummer |
Many years ago I was in a band with questionable drummer. I discovered that if I sped up (slowly) my strumming the drummer followed and if I slowed my strumming he did too! I suddenly realized that I ... | |
Topic: To Practice or Not to Practice? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 46 Views: 10971 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Apr 2021 1:53 am Subject: To Practice or Not to Practice? |
Over the last year or two, I've struggled to be motivated. Recently a member of our band resigned and his replacement made us realise what we can really sound like. I now have renewed motivation (alon ... | |
Topic: Vintage Pedal Steels - Original or Not? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 22 Views: 6801 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Mar 2021 1:55 am Subject: Vintage Pedal Steels - Original or Not? |
I have a 1982 Sho-Bud D10 Super Pro which has had a busy life and I only use it for practice. One day I will restore it as it is a lovely instrument but 'clunky'.
I'm more interested in restoring it' ... |
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Topic: Unknown 1/4 male plug | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 10 Views: 2664 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Mar 2021 11:58 pm Subject: Unknown 1/4 male plug |
I had a similar one that I had to heat with a heat gun. It was potted with a plastic! Someone had tried to open one end and butchered it but I managed to open up the other end OK with the heatgun. | |
Topic: Dead Strobo Flip VS-F | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 13 Views: 2925 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 1 Mar 2021 2:18 am Subject: Dead Strobo Flip VS-F |
Some years back I plugged in the wrong voltage plug pack and blew the power converter chip.
As I'm in New Zealand, I contacted Peterson who sent me the chip which my clever son installed for me. It h ... |
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Topic: Is Light Right? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 32 Views: 8080 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Feb 2021 12:34 am Subject: Is Light Right? |
I have just finished a 6Hr Charity Fundraiser playing only Pedal Steel in the band in which I used the Peavey Nashville 1000 with a 15inch BW Neo. I love the sound on the Steel. I can't get the same s ... | |
Topic: Please close Bob | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 36 Views: 7459 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Feb 2021 2:10 am Subject: Please close Bob |
I have nothing to compare it with (steel wise) but I have a Nashville 1000 with 15 B/W with a Neo magnet. It is not too heavy!
It sounds great on Pedal Steel but not as good on guitar so I have somet ... |
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Topic: Odd buzz on specific notes | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 13 Views: 3713 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Feb 2021 12:42 am Subject: Odd buzz on specific notes |
Check the Machine Heads. I had a Fender Squire P=Bass which buzzed. It was one of the tuners! | |
Topic: First Pedal Steel, First post. | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 11 Views: 2736 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Nov 2020 12:25 am Subject: First Pedal Steel, First post. |
Hi Peter
Welcome to the world of Pedal Steel. I would try to contact the Brisbane Steel Guitar club, as they are quite active. I don't have their details. I've been to a couple of their annual fest ... |
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Topic: Fun/Relaxing way to practice intonation w/ breathing drone | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 3 Views: 2204 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Nov 2020 12:28 am Subject: Fun/Relaxing way to practice intonation w/ breathing drone |
That's great - thinking outside the box!
I don't need any more project at present but I like how you think. |
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Topic: Country Music Gig | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 3 Views: 2816 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Nov 2020 2:48 pm Subject: Country Music Gig |
I played my first Country Music Gig in about 6-8 years last night.
Usually I play PSG only occasionally in Country Rock/Ameripolitan Band. I was invited to sit in with a CM show and I discovered how ... |
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Topic: For Whom Do We Play? | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 25 Views: 5824 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Sep 2020 1:29 am Subject: For Whom Do We Play? |
Yes bOb, We've had to play "Wagon Wheel" 5 times in one night!
I started as a Teenager trying to be a rock star, but soon realised it wouldn't happen. I fortunately kept my music as a week ... |
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Topic: Nv1000 | |
Sandy Inglis Replies: 5 Views: 1408 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Sep 2020 12:05 am Subject: Nv1000 |
It may not be relevant but clean/check the molex connector from the power supply to the main board as they're prone to causing problems! | |
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