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Life is too short. His personal touch with emails to someone he didn't even know made you want to meet him in person. What a loss! Sad

Thanks Alden, much appreciated.

The only amp I have is a Roland KC500 that I have been using for my keyboard. I was thinking on obtaining a Peavy Nashville 112 and was wondering if anyone out there has used the Roland with their st ...

Is there a link to the video? Thanks, Steve

Hmmm? 1964 . . . lets see . . . I was a big 13 years old. Great job, Ray. Very Happy

"This prototye is a 7 string but I also have templates for an 8 string model as well. The 8 string will have the same string spacing as a Stringmaster. The 7 string has a full 3/8" string sp ...

Nice and relaxing. Smooth!

When I removed the plates on mine there were newspapers stuffed inside. The date on these were October of 1950. Not a sure bet when the guitar was produced but a fun way to get a ball park idea. : ...

How about Danny Boy? Kind of a slow song with a lot of possibilities for playing style.

Several forumites have cd's available with instruction material. Rick Alexander has a course that I just purchased that is good, available from the forum (see top tabs on your computer screen). Y ...

I have been in contact with Terry about putting together lessons on how to play a gospel song for the non pedal steel, and also a Christmas song. Since I am new to playing he is going to put together ...

I had the metal plates off to have them refinished anyway. I used some boat wax a friend gave me, wiped it on lightly and then wiped it off, didn't get to buff it out with a wheel. The plate side ...

Michael's idea is what I had in mind, however the KS7150 stand looks more intriging that Bill showed, more leg room, inexpensive and you can still build a wooden top to hold what steel you might be ...

Thanks for the input. I also received an email from a member and he directed me to an older post from the forum on this topic, back in 2004. Here is the link: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum2/HTM ...

I have a Rickenbacher B6 that is dull and dusty. What do you use to polish or brighten it back up? I thought about lemon pledge but thought that would probably not be a good idea. A friend of mine ...

Paul, Interesting idea.

Thanks Rich for your reply, I look forward to seeing a picture of yours when it is finished.
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Bill, I hadn't thought about tripping over the chord either. Thanks for the reply.
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Thanks Gar ...

I'm looking for some ideas or pics of homemade lap steel stands. I have a Rickenbacher B6 and am looking at making something that might fit on an X frame synthesizer type stand. Thanks Surprised

Checking to see if you have any gospel tracks in C6 tuning for non pedal lap steel? Thanks, STEVE CEARLEY Portland, Oregon

Jozef, I haven't plugged it in yet. I just got the plates back so I'll put that back together. It will be another two weeks before I get the head plate back, having it re chromed. STEVE

Is this the one you were referring to? STEVE
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0808/3472_July_2008_225_3.jpg

Just got my plates back from having them powder coated in high chrome at a bike shop here in Portland, Oregon. Cost me twenty five bucks. Next, trying to replace the knobs and having the strin ...

Here is a photo of my post war B6, someone had done a really bad job with texturizing the plates. I had them powder coated in high chrome and just picked up the plates this afternoon. Here is a ...

I too just recently signed up. I've been reading the forum off and on for years and there are a lot of friendly and helpful people out there, just a keyboard away. Best of luck with your efforts.

Two other questons, I'm thinking about replacing the knobs with bell shaped knobs. I've seen what Stewart MacDonald has, any other sources?
Second, in replacing the strings what are the best options ...

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Topic: Rick Alexander 1947-2009
Steven Cearley Replies: 186 Views: 109730	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 26 Jun 2009 7:52 pm Subject: Rick Alexander 1947-2009
Steven Cearley Replies: 186 Views: 109730	Life is too short. His personal touch with emails to someone he didn't even know made you want to meet him in person. What a loss!
Topic: Roland Amp question
Steven Cearley Replies: 2 Views: 1734	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Apr 2009 4:42 am Subject: Roland Amp question
Steven Cearley Replies: 2 Views: 1734	Thanks Alden, much appreciated.
Topic: Roland Amp question
Steven Cearley Replies: 2 Views: 1734	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Dec 2008 3:09 pm Subject: Roland Amp question
Steven Cearley Replies: 2 Views: 1734	The only amp I have is a Roland KC500 that I have been using for my keyboard. I was thinking on obtaining a Peavy Nashville 112 and was wondering if anyone out there has used the Roland with their st ...
Topic: New J. B. Youtube Videos
Steven Cearley Replies: 2 Views: 1190	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Dec 2008 4:21 pm Subject: New J. B. Youtube Videos
Steven Cearley Replies: 2 Views: 1190	Is there a link to the video? Thanks, Steve
Topic: Swingin' On The Steel by Ray Montee
Steven Cearley Replies: 73 Views: 20714	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Dec 2008 8:26 am Subject: Swingin' On The Steel by Ray Montee
Steven Cearley Replies: 73 Views: 20714	Hmmm? 1964 . . . lets see . . . I was a big 13 years old. Great job, Ray.
Topic: Introducing the Harbor Lights Lap Steel Guitar
Steven Cearley Replies: 15 Views: 8426	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2008 5:45 am Subject: Introducing the Harbor Lights Lap Steel Guitar
Steven Cearley Replies: 15 Views: 8426	"This prototye is a 7 string but I also have templates for an 8 string model as well. The 8 string will have the same string spacing as a Stringmaster. The 7 string has a full 3/8" string sp ...
Topic: New Xmas tune - Hymn - Kay Das
Steven Cearley Replies: 4 Views: 1474	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2008 5:38 am Subject: New Xmas tune - Hymn - Kay Das
Steven Cearley Replies: 4 Views: 1474	Nice and relaxing. Smooth!
Topic: Dating a Rickenbacker B6 (not romantic..just curious)
Steven Cearley Replies: 4 Views: 1965	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2008 5:29 am Subject: Dating a Rickenbacker B6 (not romantic..just curious)
Steven Cearley Replies: 4 Views: 1965	When I removed the plates on mine there were newspapers stuffed inside. The date on these were October of 1950. Not a sure bet when the guitar was produced but a fun way to get a ball park idea. : ...
Topic: Suggestions for new C6 course, please,
Steven Cearley Replies: 58 Views: 17109	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 6 Oct 2008 12:35 am Subject: Suggestions for new C6 course, please,
Steven Cearley Replies: 58 Views: 17109	How about Danny Boy? Kind of a slow song with a lot of possibilities for playing style.
Topic: Newbie...Where to start?
Steven Cearley Replies: 27 Views: 6507	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2008 4:13 am Subject: Newbie...Where to start?
Steven Cearley Replies: 27 Views: 6507	Several forumites have cd's available with instruction material. Rick Alexander has a course that I just purchased that is good, available from the forum (see top tabs on your computer screen). Y ...
Topic: Steel Lessons
Steven Cearley Replies: 3 Views: 1511	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 26 Sep 2008 2:33 pm Subject: Steel Lessons
Steven Cearley Replies: 3 Views: 1511	I have been in contact with Terry about putting together lessons on how to play a gospel song for the non pedal steel, and also a Christmas song. Since I am new to playing he is going to put together ...
Topic: How do you polish a Ricky B6?
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2469	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Sep 2008 2:12 pm Subject: How do you polish a Ricky B6?
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2469	I had the metal plates off to have them refinished anyway. I used some boat wax a friend gave me, wiped it on lightly and then wiped it off, didn't get to buff it out with a wheel. The plate side ...
Topic: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Sep 2008 9:11 am Subject: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Michael's idea is what I had in mind, however the KS7150 stand looks more intriging that Bill showed, more leg room, inexpensive and you can still build a wooden top to hold what steel you might be ...
Topic: How do you polish a Ricky B6?
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2469	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2008 5:37 pm Subject: How do you polish a Ricky B6?
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2469	Thanks for the input. I also received an email from a member and he directed me to an older post from the forum on this topic, back in 2004. Here is the link: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum2/HTM ...
Topic: How do you polish a Ricky B6?
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2469	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2008 7:28 am Subject: How do you polish a Ricky B6?
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2469	I have a Rickenbacher B6 that is dull and dusty. What do you use to polish or brighten it back up? I thought about lemon pledge but thought that would probably not be a good idea. A friend of mine ...
Topic: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Sep 2008 3:04 am Subject: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Paul, Interesting idea.
Topic: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Sep 2008 7:42 pm Subject: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Thanks Rich for your reply, I look forward to seeing a picture of yours when it is finished. Bill, I hadn't thought about tripping over the chord either. Thanks for the reply. Thanks Gar ...
Topic: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Sep 2008 10:41 pm Subject: Home Made Lap Steel Stands
Steven Cearley Replies: 19 Views: 15329	I'm looking for some ideas or pics of homemade lap steel stands. I have a Rickenbacher B6 and am looking at making something that might fit on an X frame synthesizer type stand. Thanks
Topic: ---> Gospel Tabs 'n Tracks # 2 <---
Steven Cearley Replies: 63 Views: 16343	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 16 Aug 2008 8:25 pm Subject: Any gospel tracks in C6 tuning available?
Steven Cearley Replies: 63 Views: 16343	Checking to see if you have any gospel tracks in C6 tuning for non pedal lap steel? Thanks, STEVE CEARLEY Portland, Oregon
Topic: Restoring Rickenbacher B6
Steven Cearley Replies: 12 Views: 4383	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2008 6:16 pm Subject: Restoring Rickenbacher B6
Steven Cearley Replies: 12 Views: 4383	Jozef, I haven't plugged it in yet. I just got the plates back so I'll put that back together. It will be another two weeks before I get the head plate back, having it re chromed. STEVE
Topic: A point that begs for an explanation..................
Steven Cearley Replies: 5 Views: 1915	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Aug 2008 7:22 pm Subject: A point that begs for an explanation..................
Steven Cearley Replies: 5 Views: 1915	Is this the one you were referring to? STEVE http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0808/3472_July_2008_225_3.jpg
Topic: Restoring Rickenbacher B6
Steven Cearley Replies: 12 Views: 4383	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Aug 2008 6:19 pm Subject: Restoring Rickenbacher B6
Steven Cearley Replies: 12 Views: 4383	Just got my plates back from having them powder coated in high chrome at a bike shop here in Portland, Oregon. Cost me twenty five bucks. Next, trying to replace the knobs and having the strin ...
Topic: Chrome Plating Parts
Steven Cearley Replies: 18 Views: 8525	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Aug 2008 6:09 pm Subject: Chrome Plating Parts
Steven Cearley Replies: 18 Views: 8525	Here is a photo of my post war B6, someone had done a really bad job with texturizing the plates. I had them powder coated in high chrome and just picked up the plates this afternoon. Here is a ...
Topic: Newbie here - hello
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2954	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Aug 2008 8:04 pm Subject: Newbie here - hello
Steven Cearley Replies: 9 Views: 2954	I too just recently signed up. I've been reading the forum off and on for years and there are a lot of friendly and helpful people out there, just a keyboard away. Best of luck with your efforts.
Topic: Restoring Rickenbacher B6
Steven Cearley Replies: 12 Views: 4383	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Aug 2008 12:54 pm Subject: Restoring Rickenbacher B6
Steven Cearley Replies: 12 Views: 4383	Two other questons, I'm thinking about replacing the knobs with bell shaped knobs. I've seen what Stewart MacDonald has, any other sources? Second, in replacing the strings what are the best options ...