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Topic: First timer song post: Another Day, Another Dollar | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 1 Views: 1218 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Aug 2012 7:39 pm Subject: First timer song post: Another Day, Another Dollar |
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: 15310 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Feb 2012 4:43 pm Subject: Replacing tuner buttons on old lap steels |
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: 9493 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Nov 2011 2:42 pm Subject: First time lap steel player. |
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: 9999 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:36 am Subject: Soft Shell Case For Lap Steel ? |
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: 2360 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 2 Mar 2009 11:44 pm Subject: edit |
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: 1782 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2009 9:31 pm Subject: 1930's Oahu |
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. ... |
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Topic: 1930's Oahu | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 1782 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Feb 2009 2:30 am Subject: Re: 1930's Oahu |
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: 6451 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2009 10:44 pm Subject: Vega Triumphal Lap Steel |
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: 14564 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Dec 2008 11:00 am Subject: Weissenborn Pickup, Sunrise Soundhole, K&K Western or Mc |
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: 13288 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2008 2:51 pm Subject: What Is Preferred Scale Length? |
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: 2414 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Mar 2008 10:04 pm Subject: Black Ace video |
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 ... |
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Topic: How old is my Vega lap steel? | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 18 Views: 12495 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2008 12:21 am Subject: How old is my Vega lap steel? |
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: 1234 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Nov 2007 7:30 pm Subject: Acoustic steel saddle question... |
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: 4662 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Apr 2007 11:55 am Subject: Help identifying a Fender D8 |
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 ... |
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Topic: Weissenborn | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 19 Views: 3893 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2007 4:53 pm Subject: Weissenborn |
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 ... |
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Topic: For all you Junior Brown wannabe's | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 16 Views: 3579 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2007 10:05 pm Subject: For all you Junior Brown wannabe's |
and why add compensation on the bridge of the lap steel neck? | |
Topic: What's Wrong with This Picture? | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 9 Views: 2236 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2006 10:40 am Subject: Re: What's Wrong with This Picture? |
Interesting pickup choice for 8-string necks, to be sure... |
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Topic: My First Weissenborn Tune | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 6 Views: 949 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Dec 2006 11:07 am Subject: My First Weissenborn Tune |
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: 5680 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Jul 2006 12:39 pm Subject: Drink up me 'earties ... Yo Ho! |
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... |
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Topic: David Lindley's Tone | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 20 Views: 17184 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jun 2006 9:12 am Subject: David Lindley's Tone |
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: 1029 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2006 10:29 am Subject: Dual Pro String Buzzing |
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 |
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: 1055 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Apr 2006 10:17 am Subject: Supertone vintage square neck |
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 ... |
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Topic: The Future of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 32 Views: 5096 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2006 8:43 am Subject: The Future of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar |
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 |
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Topic: Going Pick-less | |
Tom Baylis Replies: 23 Views: 2493 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Feb 2006 2:38 pm Subject: Going Pick-less |
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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