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 Topic: Unusual tone bar |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 23 Views: 9084 |
 Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2016 9:47 am Subject: Unusual tone bar |
| Hi Ian
I sent you a pm |
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| Topic: C6th string gauge recommendations |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 3 Views: 1469 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Mar 2016 3:36 pm Subject: C6th string gauge recommendations |
| Thank you!! | |
| Topic: C6th string gauge recommendations |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 3 Views: 1469 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Mar 2016 12:46 pm Subject: C6th string gauge recommendations |
| Hi
I use the prepackaged c6th strings for my 22.5" scale lap steel I'd like to tune my Oahu squareneck guitar (non Reso) 24.5" scale in c6th. Any recommendations for guages? Thank you |
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| Topic: National lap steel identification |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 3 Views: 1241 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Mar 2016 3:27 pm Subject: National lap steel identification |
You must have just beat me to the Buy it Now button!  Glad it went to a fellow forumite!
Sorry. It was too good a price to pass up 😄 |
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| Topic: National lap steel identification |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 3 Views: 1241 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Mar 2016 2:22 pm Subject: National lap steel identification |
| I picked up this national lap steel. Looks like a clipper
Anyone confirm? Thanks Tim http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/9189_image_3.jpg |
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| Topic: Oahu square neck identification |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 2 Views: 2345 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Sep 2015 2:16 pm Subject: Oahu square neck identification |
| Hi
I just picked up this Oahu. It will need a little work, reglue a brace and a new nut I've never seen one with a tiger strip design it's stamped s-41 inside Any ideas what model or any o ... |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 May 2015 3:12 pm Subject: Palm Blocking |
| so my new design did not work..
I uses Velcro attached to a different slide for my index finger and middle,, my fingers doesn't have the strength to use it this way the way I currently hold it ... |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Apr 2015 12:51 pm Subject: Palm Blocking |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Apr 2015 9:43 am Subject: Palm Blocking |
| Hi Hal
wow thanks for putting this together! If my design doesn't work, I will definitely look at building something along your drawing thank you Tim Please forgive my poor artistic sk ... |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Apr 2015 5:23 am Subject: Palm Blocking |
| Hi Hal
that's a great idea! I met with my local guy(teacher) and he had a few suggestions.. I'm actually working on a new prototype where I can "hold" it like a regular slide sinc ... |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Apr 2015 4:40 pm Subject: Palm Blocking |
| Hi Roy,
I'll take a look at your video thanks I am going to call a old friend of mine who use to teach and see when he has a break from gigging and see if he can help me figure out something t ... |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Apr 2015 1:41 pm Subject: Palm Blocking |
| Mike
not sure I could glue an eraser to metal |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Apr 2015 12:13 pm Subject: Palm Blocking |
| Hi Mike
Ron Tipton modified one of his slides with set screws so I could attach the wood top that I made to it thanks What kind of bar are you using, Tim? I don't think palm blocking alo ... |
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| Topic: Palm Blocking |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 24 Views: 8288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Apr 2015 6:39 pm Subject: Palm Blocking |
| I have a left hand injury which required me to modify a slide so I can "hold it.
I'm basically relearning with the new slide. I cannot block the strings behind the bar as is normally done. ... |
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| Topic: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 8 Views: 5479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Aug 2013 6:21 am Subject: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
| Hi Doug
the knobs you recommended fit great Thanks http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/9189_new_knobs_1.jpg |
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| Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 10 Views: 2981 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Aug 2013 7:16 am Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
| Hi Hugh
it's in really nice shape. not sure of the year, I don't think it was played much It has the "care and feeding" Gibson card and a Magnatone amp card they must have bought with ... |
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| Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 10 Views: 2981 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2013 10:45 am Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
| they were missing the buttons.. I just put those on so I could string it up...
the "mechanisms" are tight.. some are bent or a little sloppy , and some are not easy to turn... |
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| Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 10 Views: 2981 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2013 10:18 am Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
| Here ya go..
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/9189_tuners_1.jpg |
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| Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 10 Views: 2981 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2013 3:46 am Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
| Thanks Jeff | |
| Topic: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 8 Views: 5479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2013 5:12 pm Subject: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
| Hi Doug
I ordered those knobs thanks again New replacement "Chicken Head" knobs are available from http://angela.com/images/products/detail/310113255921.jpg They are for 1950s amps, ... |
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| Topic: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 10 Views: 2981 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2013 2:06 pm Subject: replacement Tuners gibson br-6 |
| I would like to replace the "deluxe" tuners on my Gibson br-6..
any suggestions of new tuners that do not require drilling? Thanks Tim |
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| Topic: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 8 Views: 5479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Aug 2013 5:04 am Subject: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
| I looked at it a little closer.. looks like it is broken off just after the cover.. that's where the white plastic stops also | |
| Topic: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 8 Views: 5479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Aug 2013 6:23 pm Subject: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
| Thanks I will keep an eye out ebay for it
it also looks like the chimes plate is missing also.. fortunately its sounds good |
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| Topic: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 8 Views: 5479 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Aug 2013 3:07 pm Subject: 1937? National New Yorker knobs |
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I know my lap steel does not have the orginal knobs.. how do I find out what they where and possible were to pick up replacements Here is a pic of the lap steel Thanks Tim http://bb.steel ... |
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| Topic: Gibson BR4 serial # question |
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| Tim McKane Replies: 5 Views: 1599 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2012 6:05 pm Subject: Gibson BR4 serial # question |
| Thanks for the info. My eh 100 and eh 150. Have the serial num stamped on the top of the removable back | |
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