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I've been reading and listening here in the forum for a long time, and have learned so much - but never really joined the conversations. So I decided it was time to hop in and share a tune. Here's a v ...

One of my staff recently found this gem of a Dual Pro during some barn picking in central Oregon, the boxcars need rewinding but otherwise it's in pretty good condition except for a missing metal tuni ...

For what it's worth (2 cents, more or less), I recommend choosing one tuning and sticking with it, at least for a while until you get comfortable with it. You'll slowly but surely get used to where to ...

I'll offer another vote for the Protec case at Cases & More that Ambrose mentioned & linked above, plenty of room for my various lap steels. I liked 'em so much that I bought three! Straps for ...

Looks great, and a good value. I wonder if you'd consider having the bridge and saddle changed to a non-compensated saddle?

That's good picture, thanks. Really clean too. That's a nice one!!

These tuners may be closer to what's on there:
Yeah, I imagine it depends on the age. I've seen both styles of tuners on these. ...

I trying to find a 1930/1940 Oahu. All the ones I've seen have tuner issues. Is there a direct replacement for the 3-on-a-side tuners? Stewmac part #? And the wooden pickup cover, how are these remov ...

I have a black Vega of similar vintage and style, and love it. Clean, clear 'traditional' tone. I also like that it has wider string spacing than my Supros, very comfortable to play. I'm no expert on ...

I'm a little surprised that no one has tried a Highlander. I love the warmth of their iP-1 in my old wooden body squareneck, and upgrading to the iP-2 gives you the option of adding a 2nd transducer o ...

Scale length also affects string tension relative to particular tunings, which also has a lot to do with tone and harmonics. In terms of the relationship between string tension and tone, I don't think ...

That's good stuff!

I've had the I'm the Boss Card in Your Hand CD for a while, but have never seen footage of him. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
I love the liner notes on that CD with ...

Mark, I have a Vega that's nearly a twin of yours. Mine has a serial number (46124) clearly stamped & paint accented into the top edge of the headstock. This leads me to believe that mine's a '46, ...

No compensation works best for me. I think that the need is more apparent in the higher registers. A straight saddle makes the most sense for any steel, in my opinion. If the bridge compensates, at so ...

Is there a preferred difference in the stringmaster and proffessional,,,or I should say,,what are the differences??? What is the scale length of the PRO??
Mine also has a 22.5" scale length, da ...

If price is less of a concern, Lindley was happily playing not one but two of these beauties made by Paddy Burgin from New Zealand in his recent appearance in Portland:

http://homepages.paradise.ne ...

and why add compensation on the bridge of the lap steel neck?

Interesting pickup choice for 8-string necks, to be sure...

Well done, Alan! A great arrangement and performance of one of my favorite songs. I love how this song is a vehicle for each guitarists individual creativity to come thru. Yours is a beautiful version ...

Yar, Cap'n Rick - ye Black Pearl's a true beauteous one!

I'll wager that the timbers 'round Berryville be shiverin' tonite...hope your foundation be strong.

She's just beautiful, Rick...

ToneQuest did an interview with David in July 2005 which, coincidentally, I found is available as a freebie if one orders a trial subscription. I haven't read it yet, but recalling the info was enough ...

If tightening the nuts below the pickup plate as Rick describes doesn't help, it could be the pickup bobbin losing its integrity that's causing the buzz. These degrade over time, especially if the ori ...

I think that this is perhaps the important part of setup on a lap steel. The tops of the strings should all be on the same plane to avoid the bar chattering in lower positions or having to use excessi ...

I believe that Regal also built at least some of the higher end non-reso square necks during this era...for Oahu and others, as well as marketing under their own name.

To me, this Supertone looks a l ...

Congrats to you and your family, Rick! Thanks for sharing the good news and pic's. Get some rest and take good care of your wife and kids.
Tom

Interestingly, while practicing blocking & damping, I find it preferable to go 'au natural' too. I use a thumb pick only, and prefer bare fingers for the rest. As a beginner, this may be a lazy or dan ...

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Topic: First timer song post: Another Day, Another Dollar
Tom Baylis Replies: 1 Views: 1216	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Aug 2012 7:39 pm Subject: First timer song post: Another Day, Another Dollar
Tom Baylis Replies: 1 Views: 1216	I've been reading and listening here in the forum for a long time, and have learned so much - but never really joined the conversations. So I decided it was time to hop in and share a tune. Here's a v ...
Topic: Replacing tuner buttons on old lap steels
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 15281	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Feb 2012 4:43 pm Subject: Replacing tuner buttons on old lap steels
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 15281	One of my staff recently found this gem of a Dual Pro during some barn picking in central Oregon, the boxcars need rewinding but otherwise it's in pretty good condition except for a missing metal tuni ...
Topic: First time lap steel player.
Tom Baylis Replies: 30 Views: 9481	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Nov 2011 2:42 pm Subject: First time lap steel player.
Tom Baylis Replies: 30 Views: 9481	For what it's worth (2 cents, more or less), I recommend choosing one tuning and sticking with it, at least for a while until you get comfortable with it. You'll slowly but surely get used to where to ...
Topic: Soft Shell Case For Lap Steel ?
Tom Baylis Replies: 15 Views: 9990	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:36 am Subject: Soft Shell Case For Lap Steel ?
Tom Baylis Replies: 15 Views: 9990	I'll offer another vote for the Protec case at Cases & More that Ambrose mentioned & linked above, plenty of room for my various lap steels. I liked 'em so much that I bought three! Straps for ...
Topic: edit
Tom Baylis Replies: 4 Views: 2355	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 2 Mar 2009 11:44 pm Subject: edit
Tom Baylis Replies: 4 Views: 2355	Looks great, and a good value. I wonder if you'd consider having the bridge and saddle changed to a non-compensated saddle?
Topic: 1930's Oahu
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1775	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2009 9:31 pm Subject: 1930's Oahu
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1775	That's good picture, thanks. Really clean too. That's a nice one!! These tuners may be closer to what's on there: Yeah, I imagine it depends on the age. I've seen both styles of tuners on these. ...
Topic: 1930's Oahu
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1775	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2009 2:30 am Subject: Re: 1930's Oahu
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1775	I trying to find a 1930/1940 Oahu. All the ones I've seen have tuner issues. Is there a direct replacement for the 3-on-a-side tuners? Stewmac part #? And the wooden pickup cover, how are these remov ...
Topic: Vega Triumphal Lap Steel
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 6441	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2009 10:44 pm Subject: Vega Triumphal Lap Steel
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 6441	I have a black Vega of similar vintage and style, and love it. Clean, clear 'traditional' tone. I also like that it has wider string spacing than my Supros, very comfortable to play. I'm no expert on ...
Topic: Weissenborn Pickup, Sunrise Soundhole, K&K Western or Mc
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 14553	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Dec 2008 11:00 am Subject: Weissenborn Pickup, Sunrise Soundhole, K&K Western or Mc
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 14553	I'm a little surprised that no one has tried a Highlander. I love the warmth of their iP-1 in my old wooden body squareneck, and upgrading to the iP-2 gives you the option of adding a 2nd transducer o ...
Topic: What Is Preferred Scale Length?
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 13278	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2008 2:51 pm Subject: What Is Preferred Scale Length?
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 13278	Scale length also affects string tension relative to particular tunings, which also has a lot to do with tone and harmonics. In terms of the relationship between string tension and tone, I don't think ...
Topic: Black Ace video
Tom Baylis Replies: 8 Views: 2412	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Mar 2008 10:04 pm Subject: Black Ace video
Tom Baylis Replies: 8 Views: 2412	That's good stuff! I've had the I'm the Boss Card in Your Hand CD for a while, but have never seen footage of him. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. I love the liner notes on that CD with ...
Topic: How old is my Vega lap steel?
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 12478	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2008 12:21 am Subject: How old is my Vega lap steel?
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 12478	Mark, I have a Vega that's nearly a twin of yours. Mine has a serial number (46124) clearly stamped & paint accented into the top edge of the headstock. This leads me to believe that mine's a '46, ...
Topic: Acoustic steel saddle question...
Tom Baylis Replies: 4 Views: 1231	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Nov 2007 7:30 pm Subject: Acoustic steel saddle question...
Tom Baylis Replies: 4 Views: 1231	No compensation works best for me. I think that the need is more apparent in the higher registers. A straight saddle makes the most sense for any steel, in my opinion. If the bridge compensates, at so ...
Topic: Help identifying a Fender D8
Tom Baylis Replies: 15 Views: 4650	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Apr 2007 11:55 am Subject: Help identifying a Fender D8
Tom Baylis Replies: 15 Views: 4650	Is there a preferred difference in the stringmaster and proffessional,,,or I should say,,what are the differences??? What is the scale length of the PRO?? Mine also has a 22.5" scale length, da ...
Topic: Weissenborn
Tom Baylis Replies: 19 Views: 3865	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2007 4:53 pm Subject: Weissenborn
Tom Baylis Replies: 19 Views: 3865	If price is less of a concern, Lindley was happily playing not one but two of these beauties made by Paddy Burgin from New Zealand in his recent appearance in Portland: http://homepages.paradise.ne ...
Topic: For all you Junior Brown wannabe's
Tom Baylis Replies: 16 Views: 3575	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2007 10:05 pm Subject: For all you Junior Brown wannabe's
Tom Baylis Replies: 16 Views: 3575	and why add compensation on the bridge of the lap steel neck?
Topic: What's Wrong with This Picture?
Tom Baylis Replies: 9 Views: 2232	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2006 10:40 am Subject: Re: What's Wrong with This Picture?
Tom Baylis Replies: 9 Views: 2232	Interesting pickup choice for 8-string necks, to be sure...
Topic: My First Weissenborn Tune
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 947	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Dec 2006 11:07 am Subject: My First Weissenborn Tune
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 947	Well done, Alan! A great arrangement and performance of one of my favorite songs. I love how this song is a vehicle for each guitarists individual creativity to come thru. Yours is a beautiful version ...
Topic: Drink up me 'earties ... Yo Ho!
Tom Baylis Replies: 31 Views: 5667	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Jul 2006 12:39 pm Subject: Drink up me 'earties ... Yo Ho!
Tom Baylis Replies: 31 Views: 5667	Yar, Cap'n Rick - ye Black Pearl's a true beauteous one! I'll wager that the timbers 'round Berryville be shiverin' tonite...hope your foundation be strong. She's just beautiful, Rick...
Topic: David Lindley's Tone
Tom Baylis Replies: 20 Views: 17160	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jun 2006 9:12 am Subject: David Lindley's Tone
Tom Baylis Replies: 20 Views: 17160	ToneQuest did an interview with David in July 2005 which, coincidentally, I found is available as a freebie if one orders a trial subscription. I haven't read it yet, but recalling the info was enough ...
Topic: Dual Pro String Buzzing
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1011	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2006 10:29 am Subject: Dual Pro String Buzzing
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1011	If tightening the nuts below the pickup plate as Rick describes doesn't help, it could be the pickup bobbin losing its integrity that's causing the buzz. These degrade over time, especially if the ori ...
Topic: String Levelness
Tom Baylis Replies: 2 Views: 724	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2006 7:42 am Subject: String Levelness
Tom Baylis Replies: 2 Views: 724	I think that this is perhaps the important part of setup on a lap steel. The tops of the strings should all be on the same plane to avoid the bar chattering in lower positions or having to use excessi ...
Topic: Supertone vintage square neck
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1045	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Apr 2006 10:17 am Subject: Supertone vintage square neck
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1045	I believe that Regal also built at least some of the higher end non-reso square necks during this era...for Oahu and others, as well as marketing under their own name. To me, this Supertone looks a l ...
Topic: The Future of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Tom Baylis Replies: 32 Views: 4986	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2006 8:43 am Subject: The Future of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Tom Baylis Replies: 32 Views: 4986	Congrats to you and your family, Rick! Thanks for sharing the good news and pic's. Get some rest and take good care of your wife and kids. Tom
Topic: Going Pick-less
Tom Baylis Replies: 23 Views: 2451	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Feb 2006 2:38 pm Subject: Going Pick-less
Tom Baylis Replies: 23 Views: 2451	Interestingly, while practicing blocking & damping, I find it preferable to go 'au natural' too. I use a thumb pick only, and prefer bare fingers for the rest. As a beginner, this may be a lazy or dan ...