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I’m no expert on anything about pedal steel, but wanted to add this. A few years ago, Ricky Davis posted a technique for tuning that really worked for me when playing with other instruments. His poi ...

I wonder if the new series 3 models behave differently with steel than the older ones.

I had a HR Deville 4x10, the one with the chrome control panel, I didn't like it for steel at all.

Last ye ...

I started on a Carter Starter also. Never had a problem with it staying put, tuning wise. Getting it in tune, and playing in tune was another issue.

I found I had to use the Carter Starter string s ...

You might want to check out the little Guyatone ST2. Very simple (2 knobs) and has a direct switch which passes the uncompressed signal in addition to the compressed signal when engaged.

If I use i ...

FYI,

I got this email from UPS the 15th:

UPS Systems Experiencing Technical Difficulties
The ability to track packages on ups.com is currently unavailable due to technical difficulties; howeve ...

Jack,

Since he is getting authorization errors, it sounds like the files he's trying to burn are M4P (protected) files. He would need to use Itunes to burn those, unless he wants to find a conversi ...

George,

Try downloading and installing the new version of Itunes.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/?ref=http://itunes.com

If that doesn't fix it, check this link for other suggestions o ...

Chip,

You might want to try revo uninstaller.

Removes basically all traces of a program, even if the uninstaller doesn't work. If it's listed in add/remove, revo can remove it.

The free vers ...

For the last couple months I've been trying something new, and so far I'm loving it. I use both NV400 inputs.

I use one of the Hilton pedal outputs into the NV400 direct, no amp reverb.

The othe ...

This was a pro group my Dad played in, in 1951, he’s playing lead guitar. There were I believe 15 of these half hour shows recorded in one week in 1951, were played on the air for 3 months in 1953 i ...

Richard,

Did you use msconfig to disable the items? If so, that could be whats causing the popup. Msconfig wants to tell you you disabled some start items after you reboot, but Vista's UAC won't le ...

I use the Boss RV3 - agree it colors the tone of the amp somewhat. I wonder if anyone else is doing what I do..

With my Nashville 400, or LA400, I run two cables from the Hilton pedal to the amp, ...

Another way would be to right-click on 'computer', choose 'manage'. Once in the management tool, choose 'disk management'.

There you can remove the FAT32 partition, recreate it and format with NTF ...

Ed,

You need to disable the floppy disk controller (FDC).
Look for a section on Integrated Devices, find the FDC and set to disable.

Check the clock settings also, make sure it's correct. Bein ...

Will the Nashville 400 kit work in an LA-400?

Dick,

I live in Defiance, Ohio. Still playing at it, though the 6 string has taken priority in my group once again. Haven't included the steel in a show in quite a while.

For steel I play a D-1 ...

I'm pretty much a beginner too. The first year or so I played a lot, was using a Dunlop bar. I have 3 or them now, none usable due to scratches and noise on the strings. At a steel show I bought a BJS ...

I don't like to go deep in debt, but being realistic, I just don't have the kind of cash laying around it takes a buy expensive music gear at the time I want it.

I took out a line-of-credit loan fo ...

A Peavey Stereo Chorus 400 works great with steel or guitar.

Bandit 112 with transtube. Works real nice with steel or guitar.

Like I needed another amp, I was driving along over the 4th weeken ...

Jim, do you have an Nvidia or ATI video adapter?

Microsoft has a known issue with OpenGL applications or drivers causing access violation errors. You might check your opengl file as outlined in thi ...

I'm not so sure having all that free content that is obviously copyrighted on places like YouTube isn't just fueling the flames for these type cases.

I wonder how this would effect things like tra ...

I just saw this article, thought I should post a FYI note to the forum. (hope this is the right place for it)

Seems the RIAA shut these guys down on Youtube, they claim a free guitar lesson that t ...

Dennis, I'm not sure exactly how that works, but I know it has an effects send and return.

You can download the users manual if you want, it would probably answer your question.

http://www.tas ...

Dennis, I have the DP-01, basically the same thing without the onboard effects.

I thought the effects would be worthless to me because they modify the track, they record real time as I understand i ...

Jim,

It doesn't seem like a very good deal to me. It has a 3 month warranty, an AMD 2.0 GB processor, and a EIDE hard drive at the older 7500 rpm speed.

Don't want to get into this really, becau ...

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Topic: Need advice for tuning my steel for recording
Tom Diemer Replies: 10 Views: 3453	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Apr 2012 12:16 pm Subject: Need advice for tuning my steel for recording
Tom Diemer Replies: 10 Views: 3453	I’m no expert on anything about pedal steel, but wanted to add this. A few years ago, Ricky Davis posted a technique for tuning that really worked for me when playing with other instruments. His poi ...
Topic: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Tom Diemer Replies: 25 Views: 9142	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Mar 2012 5:58 am Subject: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Tom Diemer Replies: 25 Views: 9142	I wonder if the new series 3 models behave differently with steel than the older ones. I had a HR Deville 4x10, the one with the chrome control panel, I didn't like it for steel at all. Last ye ...
Topic: Tuning Question?
Tom Diemer Replies: 17 Views: 6531	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Feb 2012 6:11 am Subject: Tuning Question?
Tom Diemer Replies: 17 Views: 6531	I started on a Carter Starter also. Never had a problem with it staying put, tuning wise. Getting it in tune, and playing in tune was another issue. I found I had to use the Carter Starter string s ...
Topic: Best Compressor for PSG
Tom Diemer Replies: 46 Views: 16210	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Feb 2012 5:51 pm Subject: Best Compressor for PSG
Tom Diemer Replies: 46 Views: 16210	You might want to check out the little Guyatone ST2. Very simple (2 knobs) and has a direct switch which passes the uncompressed signal in addition to the compressed signal when engaged. If I use i ...
Topic: USPS tracking
Tom Diemer Replies: 29 Views: 6872	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 17 Feb 2012 5:09 am Subject: USPS tracking
Tom Diemer Replies: 29 Views: 6872	FYI, I got this email from UPS the 15th: UPS Systems Experiencing Technical Difficulties The ability to track packages on ups.com is currently unavailable due to technical difficulties; howeve ...
Topic: ITunes message "This computer is not authorized to burn
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 2811	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 17 Jan 2012 10:34 am Subject: ITunes message "This computer is not authorized to burn
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 2811	Jack, Since he is getting authorization errors, it sounds like the files he's trying to burn are M4P (protected) files. He would need to use Itunes to burn those, unless he wants to find a conversi ...
Topic: ITunes message "This computer is not authorized to burn
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 2811	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 16 Jan 2012 12:00 pm Subject: ITunes message "This computer is not authorized to burn
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 2811	George, Try downloading and installing the new version of Itunes. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/?ref=http://itunes.com If that doesn't fix it, check this link for other suggestions o ...
Topic: Getting Rid of EUDORA via Registry
Tom Diemer Replies: 7 Views: 2612	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 11 Jan 2012 2:40 pm Subject: Getting Rid of EUDORA via Registry
Tom Diemer Replies: 7 Views: 2612	Chip, You might want to try revo uninstaller. Removes basically all traces of a program, even if the uninstaller doesn't work. If it's listed in add/remove, revo can remove it. The free vers ...
Topic: Where Do You Place Effects
Tom Diemer Replies: 20 Views: 6033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Oct 2011 4:40 am Subject: Where Do You Place Effects
Tom Diemer Replies: 20 Views: 6033	For the last couple months I've been trying something new, and so far I'm loving it. I use both NV400 inputs. I use one of the Hilton pedal outputs into the NV400 direct, no amp reverb. The othe ...
Topic: Can't believe I found these - Bob Shaffer w/ Saddle Pals
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 2593	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 14 Apr 2011 1:34 pm Subject: Can't believe I found these - Bob Shaffer w/ Saddle Pals
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 2593	This was a pro group my Dad played in, in 1951, he’s playing lead guitar. There were I believe 15 of these half hour shows recorded in one week in 1951, were played on the air for 3 months in 1953 i ...
Topic: Blocked Programs on Startup
Tom Diemer Replies: 1 Views: 716	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 6 Apr 2011 12:15 pm Subject: Blocked Programs on Startup
Tom Diemer Replies: 1 Views: 716	Richard, Did you use msconfig to disable the items? If so, that could be whats causing the popup. Msconfig wants to tell you you disabled some start items after you reboot, but Vista's UAC won't le ...
Topic: looking for single stomp box reverb and subtle delay- RV3?
Tom Diemer Replies: 15 Views: 4931	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Apr 2011 6:39 am Subject: looking for single stomp box reverb and subtle delay- RV3?
Tom Diemer Replies: 15 Views: 4931	I use the Boss RV3 - agree it colors the tone of the amp somewhat. I wonder if anyone else is doing what I do.. With my Nashville 400, or LA400, I run two cables from the Hilton pedal to the amp, ...
Topic: Changing external drive from FAT32 to NTFS in Vista
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 1083	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 31 Mar 2011 6:23 am Subject: Changing external drive from FAT32 to NTFS in Vista
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 1083	Another way would be to right-click on 'computer', choose 'manage'. Once in the management tool, choose 'disk management'. There you can remove the FAT32 partition, recreate it and format with NTF ...
Topic: Must press F1 to boot
Tom Diemer Replies: 3 Views: 1043	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 28 Mar 2011 8:33 am Subject: Must press F1 to boot
Tom Diemer Replies: 3 Views: 1043	Ed, You need to disable the floppy disk controller (FDC). Look for a section on Integrated Devices, find the FDC and set to disable. Check the clock settings also, make sure it's correct. Bein ...
Topic: Ken Fox did not tell me the whole truth
Tom Diemer Replies: 27 Views: 10863	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Mar 2011 6:15 am Subject: Ken Fox did not tell me the whole truth
Tom Diemer Replies: 27 Views: 10863	Will the Nashville 400 kit work in an LA-400?
Topic: Ohio Steel Guitar Players...
Tom Diemer Replies: 130 Views: 75077	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 Mar 2011 5:14 am Subject: Ohio Steel Guitar Players...
Tom Diemer Replies: 130 Views: 75077	Dick, I live in Defiance, Ohio. Still playing at it, though the 6 string has taken priority in my group once again. Haven't included the steel in a show in quite a while. For steel I play a D-1 ...
Topic: Help with selecting a new bar
Tom Diemer Replies: 73 Views: 13170	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Oct 2007 7:07 pm Subject: Help with selecting a new bar
Tom Diemer Replies: 73 Views: 13170	I'm pretty much a beginner too. The first year or so I played a lot, was using a Dunlop bar. I have 3 or them now, none usable due to scratches and noise on the strings. At a steel show I bought a BJS ...
Topic: How Many Players Finance Steel Guitars? Worth it?
Tom Diemer Replies: 62 Views: 8125	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jul 2007 5:15 pm Subject: How Many Players Finance Steel Guitars? Worth it?
Tom Diemer Replies: 62 Views: 8125	I don't like to go deep in debt, but being realistic, I just don't have the kind of cash laying around it takes a buy expensive music gear at the time I want it. I took out a line-of-credit loan fo ...
Topic: amps that work well both for pedal and six string guitar
Tom Diemer Replies: 43 Views: 9438	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Jul 2007 6:31 pm Subject: amps that work well both for pedal and six string guitar
Tom Diemer Replies: 43 Views: 9438	A Peavey Stereo Chorus 400 works great with steel or guitar. Bandit 112 with transtube. Works real nice with steel or guitar. Like I needed another amp, I was driving along over the 4th weeken ...
Topic: BIAB: Need Error Message help
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 1759	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 7 Jul 2007 6:50 pm Subject: BIAB: Need Error Message help
Tom Diemer Replies: 4 Views: 1759	Jim, do you have an Nvidia or ATI video adapter? Microsoft has a known issue with OpenGL applications or drivers causing access violation errors. You might check your opengl file as outlined in thi ...
Topic: Free online lessons breaking copyright laws?
Tom Diemer Replies: 12 Views: 2148	Forum Section: Music Posted: 6 Jul 2007 6:39 pm Subject: Free online lessons breaking copyright laws?
Tom Diemer Replies: 12 Views: 2148	I'm not so sure having all that free content that is obviously copyrighted on places like YouTube isn't just fueling the flames for these type cases. I wonder how this would effect things like tra ...
Topic: Free online lessons breaking copyright laws?
Tom Diemer Replies: 12 Views: 2148	Forum Section: Music Posted: 6 Jul 2007 2:45 pm Subject: Free online lessons breaking copyright laws?
Tom Diemer Replies: 12 Views: 2148	I just saw this article, thought I should post a FYI note to the forum. (hope this is the right place for it) Seems the RIAA shut these guys down on Youtube, they claim a free guitar lesson that t ...
Topic: Tascam DP-01FX Review?
Tom Diemer Replies: 9 Views: 1898	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Jul 2007 6:16 pm Subject: Tascam DP-01FX Review?
Tom Diemer Replies: 9 Views: 1898	Dennis, I'm not sure exactly how that works, but I know it has an effects send and return. You can download the users manual if you want, it would probably answer your question. http://www.tas ...
Topic: Tascam DP-01FX Review?
Tom Diemer Replies: 9 Views: 1898	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Jul 2007 5:16 pm Subject: Tascam DP-01FX Review?
Tom Diemer Replies: 9 Views: 1898	Dennis, I have the DP-01, basically the same thing without the onboard effects. I thought the effects would be worthless to me because they modify the track, they record real time as I understand i ...
Topic: Need Advice on New Computer Purchase
Tom Diemer Replies: 19 Views: 4015	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 28 Jun 2007 2:55 pm Subject: Need Advice on New Computer Purchase
Tom Diemer Replies: 19 Views: 4015	Jim, It doesn't seem like a very good deal to me. It has a 3 month warranty, an AMD 2.0 GB processor, and a EIDE hard drive at the older 7500 rpm speed. Don't want to get into this really, becau ...