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Roger Linn - playing his Linnstrument, "Pedal Steel Guitar "

http://youtu.be/XzfDlEe0VfM

The heart of LinnStrument is a multi-touch surface that senses the pressure, left/right movemen ...

Indy Rail is a tone monster, hand made, is a blues and rock razor. And, it's a head turner too for a modern guitar.

Riveting. Obviously a labor of love and devotion. Thanks, Andy.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/7640_lapsteelsSC_1.jpg

Chris Fouke Indy Rail / Allen Melbert / SX (Rondo) re-fitted pickup; tuners; bridge

I want to hazard an evidence-free guess. The ZB in the clip with Bert Jansch was there already or otherwise was a loaner brought into the studio for the session in Sussex, UK.

Hat tip to Bob Allen, aka the man and mind behind http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1029/7640_AllenMelbertlapsteelknobs_2.jpg

One of the cats knocked over the Melbert 6 and gravely damaged a kn ...

If you search at Google image search for:

"Pacific Steel" "Sneaky Pete Kleinow"

The 3rd picture shows this guitar, taken from the rear cover of Pacific Steel.

Fender Steel ...

Sneaky Pete.

then everybody else.

There's a lot of awesome players I like a lot.

I'm pleased Susan Alcorn was mentioned.

Completely subjectively, I go for uniqueness over ripping virtuosi ...

I'd like to see Rondo do an 8. If I had a magic wand, I'd like to see them supply the SX lap steels in a DIY version--with no bridge, tuners, and electronics.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix ...

For what it's worth, here's what the integrated bridge looks like side/top from a post hog-rings, post-1964 Fender 400.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt238/kamelmauz/chromeplateupperchangersi ...

Incidentally, it's three of the original Beach Boys on the left, and probably Fataar and Chaplin on the steel and semi-hollow.

My 2 400's have at least 75 years of history, and it seems there's never been any breakage. But, who knows what the actual playing hours add up to be.

I don't have anything modern to compare cables ...

For what it's worth, there is a prominent book on this subject. It's in the form of a programmed course, Foundations of Diatonic Theory: A Mathematically Based Approach to Music Fundamentals, by Timot ...

Bob Allen's Melbert guitars, of which I have a 6 string version, has got to be one of the best kept secrets in the lap steel world.

It's a player's guitar at a great price; made in the USA by a rea ...

One Fender 400 uses Bobby L.'s low E9th.

The other is for the experimental tunings!

Kind of disappointing SX still puts a cover over the strings.

It looks thicker. Alas, still just a 6 stringer.

New keys, bridge, string-through, and, pick-up, turned my SX into a player.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0912/7640_Fender400_1_2.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0912/7640_FENDERno2_2.jpg

Except for an add-on knee pedal on the less faded Fender 400, th ...

Kindling is just a blessed musical moment.

To me, Gene Parsons may have been the best singer to ever have his dance card stamped BYRD. Soulful. But it wasn't until he flew the coop that he got prop ...

George, your subject asks Fair Price value. I happily overpaid (roughly 30%) for both my clean (but not minty) 400's. ($750)

The 1000 is gorgeous. The bottom shot of the changer-end is awesome! Ho ...

I'm a beginner. I'm using the following:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0903/7640_emajcp_1.jpg

This tuning was found here, and was by b0b by way of Dave Doggett, or visa-versa.

To me, ...

Bought a 400 in May via eBay, $750 w/o case. The seller over-rated its cosmetic condition, but I haven't had to do anything to it, except Tri-flow. Bought another 400 in August via CraigsL. $750 w. ca ...

Blue is one of my favorite colors. Probably up close I wouldn't think the blue Fender is sharp, but I like what I see in the picture.

And, what a deal!

Now, you're a cablehead.

Looks beautiful. And we'll hear how it sounds soon enough. But, I know how they sound! Sneaky sweet.

Did you take apart the changer?

They're really unique guitars. And pretty!

Congrats.

I'm interested also in how an expert tinkerer would make a modern version of the Fender cable-loop combo.

Jim will weigh in for sure.

As for brass tubing:

http://www.smallparts.com

Really ...

JS is the man. There is lots of data here on the forum too.

I can't vouch for an 800 at all. But I've become very proficient at taking a 400 apart. Oh, and putting it back together again.

http: ...

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Topic: Linnstrument - a post-pedal steel not much like a guitar
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 5 Views: 4234	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:51 am Subject: Linnstrument - a post-pedal steel not much like a guitar
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 5 Views: 4234	Roger Linn - playing his Linnstrument, "Pedal Steel Guitar " http://youtu.be/XzfDlEe0VfM The heart of LinnStrument is a multi-touch surface that senses the pressure, left/right movemen ...
Topic: -SOLD- Please remove.
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 4 Views: 2501	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Dec 2013 5:12 pm Subject: -SOLD- Please remove.
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 4 Views: 2501	Indy Rail is a tone monster, hand made, is a blues and rock razor. And, it's a head turner too for a modern guitar.
Topic: A video history of steel guitar
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 38 Views: 11406	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Nov 2013 6:19 pm Subject: A video history of steel guitar
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 38 Views: 11406	Riveting. Obviously a labor of love and devotion. Thanks, Andy.
Topic: Show Us Your Lap Steels
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 106 Views: 58517	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2013 2:28 pm Subject: Show Us Your Lap Steels
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 106 Views: 58517	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/7640_lapsteelsSC_1.jpg Chris Fouke Indy Rail / Allen Melbert / SX (Rondo) re-fitted pickup; tuners; bridge
Topic: What steel is Red Rhodes playing on this tune??
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 38 Views: 13997	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 May 2012 2:56 pm Subject: What steel is Red Rhodes playing on this tune??
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 38 Views: 13997	I want to hazard an evidence-free guess. The ZB in the clip with Bert Jansch was there already or otherwise was a loaner brought into the studio for the session in Sussex, UK.
Topic: Robert Allen's guitars and 'best of class' service
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 15 Views: 8050	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2011 12:55 pm Subject: Robert Allen's guitars and 'best of class' service
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 15 Views: 8050	Hat tip to Bob Allen, aka the man and mind behind http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1029/7640_AllenMelbertlapsteelknobs_2.jpg One of the cats knocked over the Melbert 6 and gravely damaged a kn ...
Topic: Sneaky Pete's Fender 400
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 19 Views: 14558	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 May 2011 3:59 pm Subject: Sneaky Pete's Fender 400
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 19 Views: 14558	If you search at Google image search for: "Pacific Steel" "Sneaky Pete Kleinow" The 3rd picture shows this guitar, taken from the rear cover of Pacific Steel. Fender Steel ...
Topic: Who is your favorite steeler?
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 86 Views: 29352	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Apr 2011 3:44 pm Subject: Who is your favorite steeler?
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 86 Views: 29352	Sneaky Pete. then everybody else. There's a lot of awesome players I like a lot. I'm pleased Susan Alcorn was mentioned. Completely subjectively, I go for uniqueness over ripping virtuosi ...
Topic: My $50 Rondo modifications
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 12 Views: 15076	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Sep 2010 2:04 pm Subject: My $50 Rondo modifications
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 12 Views: 15076	I'd like to see Rondo do an 8. If I had a magic wand, I'd like to see them supply the SX lap steels in a DIY version--with no bridge, tuners, and electronics. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix ...
Topic: Fender 400 help please
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 6 Views: 3239	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Sep 2010 2:05 pm Subject: Fender 400 help please
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 6 Views: 3239	For what it's worth, here's what the integrated bridge looks like side/top from a post hog-rings, post-1964 Fender 400. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt238/kamelmauz/chromeplateupperchangersi ...
Topic: Fender PS112- One of a kind prototype S12 (ala PS210) !!!!
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 53 Views: 34446	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Jul 2010 6:48 am Subject: Fender PS112- One of a kind prototype S12 (ala PS210) !!!!
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 53 Views: 34446	Incidentally, it's three of the original Beach Boys on the left, and probably Fataar and Chaplin on the steel and semi-hollow.
Topic: Talking about cable guitars
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 157 Views: 50208	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2010 8:59 am Subject: Talking about cable guitars
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 157 Views: 50208	My 2 400's have at least 75 years of history, and it seems there's never been any breakage. But, who knows what the actual playing hours add up to be. I don't have anything modern to compare cables ...
Topic: my take on chord theory
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 8 Views: 3212	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:45 am Subject: my take on chord theory
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 8 Views: 3212	For what it's worth, there is a prominent book on this subject. It's in the form of a programmed course, Foundations of Diatonic Theory: A Mathematically Based Approach to Music Fundamentals, by Timot ...
Topic: 8-string student Steels? What are the better/worse models?
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 11 Views: 5261	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jul 2010 4:00 pm Subject: 8-string student Steels? What are the better/worse models?
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 11 Views: 5261	Bob Allen's Melbert guitars, of which I have a 6 string version, has got to be one of the best kept secrets in the lap steel world. It's a player's guitar at a great price; made in the USA by a rea ...
Topic: If you have 2 or more steels, do you set them up the same?
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 27 Views: 6606	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 May 2010 5:52 pm Subject: If you have 2 or more steels, do you set them up the same?
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 27 Views: 6606	One Fender 400 uses Bobby L.'s low E9th. The other is for the experimental tunings!
Topic: New Laps at Rondo
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 11 Views: 9517	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 May 2010 5:49 pm Subject: New Laps at Rondo
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 11 Views: 9517	Kind of disappointing SX still puts a cover over the strings. It looks thicker. Alas, still just a 6 stringer. New keys, bridge, string-through, and, pick-up, turned my SX into a player.
Topic: Show Your Dinosaur
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 48 Views: 21650	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Apr 2010 2:08 pm Subject: Show Your Dinosaur
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 48 Views: 21650	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0912/7640_Fender400_1_2.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0912/7640_FENDERno2_2.jpg Except for an add-on knee pedal on the less faded Fender 400, th ...
Topic: a steel player you DON'T hear about much,, [Byrds content]
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 35 Views: 11598	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jan 2010 5:08 pm Subject: a steel player you DON'T hear about much,, [Byrds content]
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 35 Views: 11598	Kindling is just a blessed musical moment. To me, Gene Parsons may have been the best singer to ever have his dance card stamped BYRD. Soulful. But it wasn't until he flew the coop that he got prop ...
Topic: Topic Worn Out and Drifting Please Close Thanks
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 29 Views: 10274	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Nov 2009 8:07 am Subject: Topic Worn Out and Drifting Please Close Thanks
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 29 Views: 10274	George, your subject asks Fair Price value. I happily overpaid (roughly 30%) for both my clean (but not minty) 400's. ($750) The 1000 is gorgeous. The bottom shot of the changer-end is awesome! Ho ...
Topic: A Real Beginner's Copedent
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 50 Views: 27493	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Nov 2009 7:38 am Subject: A Real Beginner's Copedent
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 50 Views: 27493	I'm a beginner. I'm using the following: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0903/7640_emajcp_1.jpg This tuning was found here, and was by b0b by way of Dave Doggett, or visa-versa. To me, ...
Topic: Need help with pricing for Fender 400 Sunburst
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 3 Views: 1702	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Nov 2009 9:01 am Subject: Need help with pricing for Fender 400 Sunburst
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 3 Views: 1702	Bought a 400 in May via eBay, $750 w/o case. The seller over-rated its cosmetic condition, but I haven't had to do anything to it, except Tri-flow. Bought another 400 in August via CraigsL. $750 w. ca ...
Topic: A Friend GAVE me a Fender 1000
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 22 Views: 9113	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Oct 2009 1:08 pm Subject: A Friend GAVE me a Fender 1000
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 22 Views: 9113	Blue is one of my favorite colors. Probably up close I wouldn't think the blue Fender is sharp, but I like what I see in the picture. And, what a deal! Now, you're a cablehead.
Topic: Fender 800 pics
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 22 Views: 6925	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Sep 2009 4:39 pm Subject: Fender 800 pics
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 22 Views: 6925	Looks beautiful. And we'll hear how it sounds soon enough. But, I know how they sound! Sneaky sweet. Did you take apart the changer? They're really unique guitars. And pretty! Congrats.
Topic: Soldering/lengthening/Fender cables
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 10 Views: 2600	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Sep 2009 2:37 pm Subject: Soldering/lengthening/Fender cables
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 10 Views: 2600	I'm interested also in how an expert tinkerer would make a modern version of the Fender cable-loop combo. Jim will weigh in for sure. As for brass tubing: http://www.smallparts.com Really ...
Topic: Fender cable steel guitar guys... HELP!!!!
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 29 Views: 12207	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:09 pm Subject: Fender cable steel guitar guys... HELP!!!!
Stephen Calhoun Replies: 29 Views: 12207	JS is the man. There is lots of data here on the forum too. I can't vouch for an 800 at all. But I've become very proficient at taking a 400 apart. Oh, and putting it back together again. http: ...