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The attached picture is the changer cross shaft from a 5 year old GFI Ultra. This guitar was never played every day....

Good photo. A pic says a thousand words. Clearly, modest lubrication is n ...

Good advice, all. Thanks very much for the response.

Yes, gentle blasts off compressed air and a clean microfiber cloth are often the best tools. And I hear you regarding "if it ain't brok ...

First off, let me say that yes, I did do a search through the archives for a PSG maintenance checklist, but did not find anything that satisfied my curiosity around this. Or at least, not all in one ...

That is very cool. We are seeing more and more sophisticated technology at our fingertips. Of course, none of it will help one actually play the instrument! But there is so much potential for smartp ...

What you described is not all that uncommon. Changes in routine are bound to impact on performance, and if part of your routine is to practice in a regular dedicated spot, then yeah...what you are ex ...

Time to restring.

Coming from an acoustic guitar background, I am well aware of the impact that one's choice of strings has on sound, tone, etc.

There are a lot of choices out there and experime ...

...would you start with say a E9 S10 and learn the classics and grow into other keys and music you were interested in later or, start with maybe a S12 universal and while learning the classics and met ...

Thnx for your replies and the links. I appreciate the feedback on my question.

Gotta love this Forum!

I took in a Fender Deluxe 90 to get the reverb replaced as well as the pot that controls the reverb level (bumped a door frame and bent the stem). Was suggested to get two other pots replaced as well ...

There is some discussion on the Peterson tuner in this thread as well:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=312542&highlight=

I convert all kinds of audio and video files for different projects I do.
Yes, you can achieve what you want to do. Essentially you need something that will allow you to convert the analogue reel to ...

Interesting question...because there will never be a single sure fire answer to this. Everyone's finger shape is slightly different, everyone's touch on the string or angle of attack varies just a li ...

I have the Strobo Plus HD, and I will address two thing that haven't really been discussed in this thread:

the online interface you get with that unit and
the multi purpose function of the unit. ...

Yes, $100.

And....good point Mark about using it as a speaker cable. In my case I was using it in that fashion with just a couple of us jamming in my rec room - very low volume. But yes, all kind ...

I acquired this sweet little in line recorder a few months ago and have found it a helpful tool.
The concept is simple. It is essentially a cable with a built in recording device and captures whatev ...

Generally speaking, I find the best solution is often also the simplest solution.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/16615_1741906_1.jpg

It has been a little while since anyone has contributed to this discussion thread. I'm really looking forward to some update on the Session 115, particularly as it compares to the Nashville 112.

h ...

Been playing PSG for a whole four months now, and am generally able to coax out of it the sounds I want. But I was wondering about the position of the volume pedal. I have found it most comfortable ...

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Topic: What do you recommend for an annual PSG maintenance routine?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 12 Views: 2858	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Jan 2018 8:10 pm Subject: What do you recommend for an annual PSG maintenance routine?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 12 Views: 2858	The attached picture is the changer cross shaft from a 5 year old GFI Ultra. This guitar was never played every day.... Good photo. A pic says a thousand words. Clearly, modest lubrication is n ...
Topic: What do you recommend for an annual PSG maintenance routine?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 12 Views: 2858	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Jan 2018 9:53 am Subject: What do you recommend for an annual PSG maintenance routine?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 12 Views: 2858	Good advice, all. Thanks very much for the response. Yes, gentle blasts off compressed air and a clean microfiber cloth are often the best tools. And I hear you regarding "if it ain't brok ...
Topic: What do you recommend for an annual PSG maintenance routine?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 12 Views: 2858	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Dec 2017 9:04 am Subject: What do you recommend for an annual PSG maintenance routine?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 12 Views: 2858	First off, let me say that yes, I did do a search through the archives for a PSG maintenance checklist, but did not find anything that satisfied my curiosity around this. Or at least, not all in one ...
Topic: A look at the Fender Mustang GT "Generation Three" amps.
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 9 Views: 5547	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 May 2017 9:47 am Subject: A look at the Fender Mustang GT "Generation Three" amps.
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 9 Views: 5547	That is very cool. We are seeing more and more sophisticated technology at our fingertips. Of course, none of it will help one actually play the instrument! But there is so much potential for smartp ...
Topic: Transitioning from the bedroom to the bandstand
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 26 Views: 8144	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Apr 2017 2:32 pm Subject: Transitioning from the bedroom to the bandstand
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 26 Views: 8144	What you described is not all that uncommon. Changes in routine are bound to impact on performance, and if part of your routine is to practice in a regular dedicated spot, then yeah...what you are ex ...
Topic: String tone
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 14 Views: 3811	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Apr 2017 6:12 pm Subject: String tone
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 14 Views: 3811	Time to restring. Coming from an acoustic guitar background, I am well aware of the impact that one's choice of strings has on sound, tone, etc. There are a lot of choices out there and experime ...
Topic: A little mentorship please on starting with the PSG
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 21 Views: 6561	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Apr 2017 9:02 pm Subject: A little mentorship please on starting with the PSG
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 21 Views: 6561	...would you start with say a E9 S10 and learn the classics and grow into other keys and music you were interested in later or, start with maybe a S12 universal and while learning the classics and met ...
Topic: Waiting for a Fender fix. And waiting & waiting and waiting
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 10 Views: 2470	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Apr 2017 12:02 pm Subject: Waiting for a Fender fix. And waiting & waiting and waiting
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 10 Views: 2470	Thnx for your replies and the links. I appreciate the feedback on my question. Gotta love this Forum!
Topic: Waiting for a Fender fix. And waiting & waiting and waiting
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 10 Views: 2470	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Apr 2017 5:34 pm Subject: Waiting for a Fender fix. And waiting & waiting and waiting
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 10 Views: 2470	I took in a Fender Deluxe 90 to get the reverb replaced as well as the pot that controls the reverb level (bumped a door frame and bent the stem). Was suggested to get two other pots replaced as well ...
Topic: Is a strobo tuner really better ?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 16 Views: 7583	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Mar 2017 2:23 pm Subject: Peterson tuner
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 16 Views: 7583	There is some discussion on the Peterson tuner in this thread as well: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=312542&highlight=
Topic: How to transfer recordings from a reel to reel to cd?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 14 Views: 4048	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Mar 2017 1:19 pm Subject: How to transfer recordings from a reel to reel to cd?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 14 Views: 4048	I convert all kinds of audio and video files for different projects I do. Yes, you can achieve what you want to do. Essentially you need something that will allow you to convert the analogue reel to ...
Topic: How do I keep those dang Dunlop metal finger picks on!?!?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 37 Views: 10506	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Mar 2017 1:05 pm Subject: Finger picks
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 37 Views: 10506	Interesting question...because there will never be a single sure fire answer to this. Everyone's finger shape is slightly different, everyone's touch on the string or angle of attack varies just a li ...
Topic: StroboFlip or StroboPlus HD?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 15 Views: 5028	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Feb 2017 1:36 pm Subject: Strobo plus HD
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 15 Views: 5028	I have the Strobo Plus HD, and I will address two thing that haven't really been discussed in this thread: the online interface you get with that unit and the multi purpose function of the unit. ...
Topic: Gibson GC R05 Recording Device
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 4 Views: 1651	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Feb 2017 11:40 am Subject: Gibson GC R05 Recording Device
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 4 Views: 1651	Yes, $100. And....good point Mark about using it as a speaker cable. In my case I was using it in that fashion with just a couple of us jamming in my rec room - very low volume. But yes, all kind ...
Topic: Gibson GC R05 Recording Device
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 4 Views: 1651	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Feb 2017 6:30 am Subject: Gibson GC R05 Recording Device
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 4 Views: 1651	I acquired this sweet little in line recorder a few months ago and have found it a helpful tool. The concept is simple. It is essentially a cable with a built in recording device and captures whatev ...
Topic: Tired of back problems from lugging your steel??????
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 16 Views: 7118	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Feb 2017 6:37 pm Subject: Tired of back problems from lugging your steel??????
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 16 Views: 7118	Generally speaking, I find the best solution is often also the simplest solution. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/16615_1741906_1.jpg
Topic: Differences in Peavey Nashville 112, 115, 1000
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 8 Views: 3711	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Feb 2017 1:45 pm Subject: Update, anyone?
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 8 Views: 3711	It has been a little while since anyone has contributed to this discussion thread. I'm really looking forward to some update on the Session 115, particularly as it compares to the Nashville 112. h ...
Topic: Playing Technique: Volume Pedal position
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 1 Views: 1225	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jan 2017 2:52 pm Subject: Playing Technique: Volume Pedal position
Thomas Kowalchuk Replies: 1 Views: 1225	Been playing PSG for a whole four months now, and am generally able to coax out of it the sounds I want. But I was wondering about the position of the volume pedal. I have found it most comfortable ...