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I soaked them in lacquer thinner and then used a small wire brush. Then I sprayed on a coat of XIM Primer. Next comes the krinkle paint (2 coats), then the oven. But how long should I bake it and at w ...

Thanks to all. You can close this now if you like.

I want to re-paint the pedals on my old MSA. They have some kind of textured black finish. I was wondering if anyone knows what it is and/or where to get it.

Thanks

Roy, I agree. And I REALLY like those odds!

Donny Hinson, Your "Pappy" done teached to right! But what did your momma say? http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif

Once played a gig where the only arraingment was that the promoter would "give us ...

I use an electric heating pad to sit on. You'd be amazed at how well this works. Once you get your body temperature up your hands loosen up. It's easier to carry than a heater and works better, IMO.
s ...

Joey, Thanks for that. I've been curious for the answer since your other post. I think these kind of 'moves' with the bar and volume pedal provide much of the expressive nature of the steel guitar, an ...

The BEST thing I've found is a canvas carrying case for a camera. They have lots of zippered pouches that are perfect for bars, picks, string winders, etc. I always load it the same way so if I need s ...

John, been there. I used play with a band that would rehearse without breaks for hours and it really took a toll on my knees and left ankle. If your getting up there in years like me (50) you need to ...

Dayton, Barry IS an awesome player, both on guitar and steel. He does play an S12(with lots of knee levers).
A couple of years ago a band I played with (Desert Sage) opened up for DNB at the LaVida Ro ...

Jeff, I don't think any choice of material presented to HER is going to "dispell any myths". I would see this as an opportunity to get people out to SEE a steel being played, which is vastly more impr ...

Why mess around? Just play "Someday Soon" for her ("Teach" isn't a bad idea either). An instrumental may be too much for someone who already thinks of PSG as "that twangy thing". Let her hear how it s ...

Allen, I think it's a good idea to get a song down pat. Then when you are working on your technique and tone you can consentrate better on that. After you feel comfortable with the song and your techn ...

Marty, what is your problem? It is not so much your opinions that people take offense to. It's your offensiveness. I've seen many of your other posts and it seems that you get off on insulting and tra ...

Rex, I was just kidding around about the P/P. My point was that I bought a Derby because it sounds like a Derby, not some other guitar. And that perhaps a better question is does an Emmons sound as go ...

Jerry, thank you for helping to set the record straight. When I read Frank's comments I was concerned that some folks might get the wrong idea about Derby Steels and that would truly be a shame. Mr. C ...

Oh Yes! NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) A friend of mine was so exited about this band that he bought my ticket in exchange for a ride to the Coach House. This was about 10 yrs ago and I had never ...

I was just drinking my first cup of coffee... don't need the rest of it. I'm wide awake now! I'll bet you were a bully in school too! http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif

good laugh!

The hardest job I ever had was working on a fishing boat. I thought I was strong before I tried that (those fishermen are tough SOB's). I was a painter for a couple years before I realized I knew enou ...

Theresa, Why did Gregg do that... couldn't he get out of it? http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif

The success of Alabama has always bewildered me. I have never heard a song by this group that I lik ...

Doyle, I would tailor the set list to suit the crowd. Use the most traditional sounding songs. Keep effects to a minimum. The bluegrass crowd respects real talent. The steel guitar will replace the fi ...

Steve Welborn, Very Well Said. That's the first thing I thought when I read Sam's post. Sam, most everyone who takes up steel has prior musical experience. Your working with a huge handicap if you don ...

2001 Derby SD-10 3&5, metal neck

3rd .011 w/A 1.5
4th .014 w/AB 4.0
5th .017 w/AB 4.0
6th .020P w/AB 6.0
8th .030 w/AB 5.0

This is about as close as I could get with my ...

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Tony, I've never heard that song "Bellcranks". Who wrote it? Who plays steel on it? Do you break alot of .011's while playing it? Could you post the tab for it? http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif
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Topic: MSA - Refinishing the pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1432	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jul 2003 7:38 am Subject: MSA - Refinishing the pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1432	I soaked them in lacquer thinner and then used a small wire brush. Then I sprayed on a coat of XIM Primer. Next comes the krinkle paint (2 coats), then the oven. But how long should I bake it and at w ...
Topic: MSA - Refinishing the pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1432	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jul 2003 2:38 pm Subject: MSA - Refinishing the pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1432	Thanks to all. You can close this now if you like.
Topic: MSA - Refinishing the pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1432	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jul 2003 8:26 pm Subject: MSA - Refinishing the pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 6 Views: 1432	I want to re-paint the pedals on my old MSA. They have some kind of textured black finish. I was wondering if anyone knows what it is and/or where to get it. Thanks
Topic: Mr. Ting-a-ling Steel Guitar Man
Steve Miller Replies: 5 Views: 1416	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Oct 2002 9:20 am Subject: Mr. Ting-a-ling Steel Guitar Man
Steve Miller Replies: 5 Views: 1416	Roy, I agree. And I REALLY like those odds!
Topic: After the recording session
Steve Miller Replies: 14 Views: 1685	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Oct 2002 8:43 am Subject: After the recording session
Steve Miller Replies: 14 Views: 1685	Donny Hinson, Your "Pappy" done teached to right! But what did your momma say? http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif Once played a gig where the only arraingment was that the promoter would "give us ...
Topic: Playing in cold weather
Steve Miller Replies: 16 Views: 3661	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Oct 2002 9:14 am Subject: Playing in cold weather
Steve Miller Replies: 16 Views: 3661	I use an electric heating pad to sit on. You'd be amazed at how well this works. Once you get your body temperature up your hands loosen up. It's easier to carry than a heater and works better, IMO. s ...
Topic: Bar Quaking Defined
Steve Miller Replies: 2 Views: 1232	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Sep 2002 9:26 am Subject: Bar Quaking Defined
Steve Miller Replies: 2 Views: 1232	Joey, Thanks for that. I've been curious for the answer since your other post. I think these kind of 'moves' with the bar and volume pedal provide much of the expressive nature of the steel guitar, an ...
Topic: Pick Management
Steve Miller Replies: 18 Views: 4491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Sep 2002 8:52 am Subject: Pick Management
Steve Miller Replies: 18 Views: 4491	The BEST thing I've found is a canvas carrying case for a camera. They have lots of zippered pouches that are perfect for bars, picks, string winders, etc. I always load it the same way so if I need s ...
Topic: Anybody with knee problems from playing?
Steve Miller Replies: 25 Views: 5050	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Sep 2002 9:10 am Subject: Anybody with knee problems from playing?
Steve Miller Replies: 25 Views: 5050	John, been there. I used play with a band that would rehearse without breaks for hours and it really took a toll on my knees and left ankle. If your getting up there in years like me (50) you need to ...
Topic: Barry Sless
Steve Miller Replies: 11 Views: 3388	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Sep 2002 9:36 am Subject: Barry Sless
Steve Miller Replies: 11 Views: 3388	Dayton, Barry IS an awesome player, both on guitar and steel. He does play an S12(with lots of knee levers). A couple of years ago a band I played with (Desert Sage) opened up for DNB at the LaVida Ro ...
Topic: Definitive steel song to hear for someone who doesn't know s
Steve Miller Replies: 69 Views: 9574	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Sep 2002 9:51 am Subject: Definitive steel song to hear for someone who doesn't know s
Steve Miller Replies: 69 Views: 9574	Jeff, I don't think any choice of material presented to HER is going to "dispell any myths". I would see this as an opportunity to get people out to SEE a steel being played, which is vastly more impr ...
Topic: Definitive steel song to hear for someone who doesn't know s
Steve Miller Replies: 69 Views: 9574	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Sep 2002 8:42 am Subject: Definitive steel song to hear for someone who doesn't know s
Steve Miller Replies: 69 Views: 9574	Why mess around? Just play "Someday Soon" for her ("Teach" isn't a bad idea either). An instrumental may be too much for someone who already thinks of PSG as "that twangy thing". Let her hear how it s ...
Topic: Practice...
Steve Miller Replies: 24 Views: 6014	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Sep 2002 9:17 pm Subject: Practice...
Steve Miller Replies: 24 Views: 6014	Allen, I think it's a good idea to get a song down pat. Then when you are working on your technique and tone you can consentrate better on that. After you feel comfortable with the song and your techn ...
Topic: Critique
Steve Miller Replies: 65 Views: 7420	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Sep 2002 9:29 am Subject: Critique
Steve Miller Replies: 65 Views: 7420	Marty, what is your problem? It is not so much your opinions that people take offense to. It's your offensiveness. I've seen many of your other posts and it seems that you get off on insulting and tra ...
Topic: Derby Steel
Steve Miller Replies: 23 Views: 5065	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Aug 2002 1:25 pm Subject: Derby Steel
Steve Miller Replies: 23 Views: 5065	Rex, I was just kidding around about the P/P. My point was that I bought a Derby because it sounds like a Derby, not some other guitar. And that perhaps a better question is does an Emmons sound as go ...
Topic: Derby Steel
Steve Miller Replies: 23 Views: 5065	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Aug 2002 9:42 am Subject: Derby Steel
Steve Miller Replies: 23 Views: 5065	Jerry, thank you for helping to set the record straight. When I read Frank's comments I was concerned that some folks might get the wrong idea about Derby Steels and that would truly be a shame. Mr. C ...
Topic: Any NRBQ fans out there?
Steve Miller Replies: 16 Views: 1871	Forum Section: Music Posted: 26 Aug 2002 9:48 am Subject: Any NRBQ fans out there?
Steve Miller Replies: 16 Views: 1871	Oh Yes! NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) A friend of mine was so exited about this band that he bought my ticket in exchange for a ride to the Coach House. This was about 10 yrs ago and I had never ...
Topic: Not Steel Guitar But You Gotta See This
Steve Miller Replies: 22 Views: 4209	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Aug 2002 8:10 am Subject: Not Steel Guitar But You Gotta See This
Steve Miller Replies: 22 Views: 4209	I was just drinking my first cup of coffee... don't need the rest of it. I'm wide awake now! I'll bet you were a bully in school too! http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif good laugh!
Topic: What line of work....made it possible for you to play steel
Steve Miller Replies: 152 Views: 23716	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Aug 2002 10:00 am Subject: What line of work....made it possible for you to play steel
Steve Miller Replies: 152 Views: 23716	The hardest job I ever had was working on a fishing boat. I thought I was strong before I tried that (those fishermen are tough SOB's). I was a painter for a couple years before I realized I knew enou ...
Topic: A Serious Putdown
Steve Miller Replies: 44 Views: 6231	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Aug 2002 9:16 am Subject: A Serious Putdown
Steve Miller Replies: 44 Views: 6231	Theresa, Why did Gregg do that... couldn't he get out of it? http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif The success of Alabama has always bewildered me. I have never heard a song by this group that I lik ...
Topic: Traditional Country and Bluegrass??????
Steve Miller Replies: 22 Views: 4128	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Aug 2002 8:11 am Subject: Traditional Country and Bluegrass??????
Steve Miller Replies: 22 Views: 4128	Doyle, I would tailor the set list to suit the crowd. Use the most traditional sounding songs. Keep effects to a minimum. The bluegrass crowd respects real talent. The steel guitar will replace the fi ...
Topic: Jeff newman Vidio on A&B pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 62 Views: 10974	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Jul 2002 8:40 am Subject: Jeff newman Vidio on A&B pedals
Steve Miller Replies: 62 Views: 10974	Steve Welborn, Very Well Said. That's the first thing I thought when I read Sam's post. Sam, most everyone who takes up steel has prior musical experience. Your working with a huge handicap if you don ...
Topic: How much cabinet drop?
Steve Miller Replies: 82 Views: 20368	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jun 2002 10:04 am Subject: How much cabinet drop?
Steve Miller Replies: 82 Views: 20368	2001 Derby SD-10 3&5, metal neck 3rd .011 w/A 1.5 4th .014 w/AB 4.0 5th .017 w/AB 4.0 6th .020P w/AB 6.0 8th .030 w/AB 5.0 This is about as close as I could get with my ...
Topic: Taps
Steve Miller Replies: 12 Views: 2503	Forum Section: Music Posted: 18 Jun 2002 8:18 pm Subject: Taps
Steve Miller Replies: 12 Views: 2503	http://steelguitarforum.com/eek.gif
Topic: Taps
Steve Miller Replies: 12 Views: 2503	Forum Section: Music Posted: 17 Jun 2002 9:50 pm Subject: Taps
Steve Miller Replies: 12 Views: 2503	Tony, I've never heard that song "Bellcranks". Who wrote it? Who plays steel on it? Do you break alot of .011's while playing it? Could you post the tab for it? http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif ...