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I don't mean to topic drift but If I may follow up on Bill Duncan's earlier post regarding Semi Mosley's testing of different metals for Mosrite bridge/nut materials, I would like to post some photos ...

I have 10 vintage nickel plated Kluson Delux Tulip head tuners original to a 1979 Emmons S10 for sale. They all work fine and hold tuning. No sharp burrs around the string holes in the shafts.

A ...

Seat is sold pending payment

I canâ€™t say what year this Emmons pac a seat was made but it has seen many years of use.
I bought this seat from Bud Vanderberg in 2009 on the SGF. I emailed him when I received it to tell him ...

Thanks to everyone for looking. The bar has been sold to the first responder and is on its way to Nashville Ten Oh See. Best wishes and the moderator can close this ad. Walter

Bar is 7/8 X 3 3/8, lightly used but in like new condition with the black drawstring pouch it came in. $45 shipped in the lower 48 states. I will ship overseas but buyer pays for international shippin ...

This guitar has been sold and donation is forthcoming.

The moderator can close this and thanks for looking y'all.

Best wishes, Walter

This is a 1979 Emmons S 10 P/P 3X3 E9 with standard Emmons setup. E lowers/raises are on the LKR and LKL. It has gloss rosewood mica and white line fretboard. The single coil Emmons pickup is original ...

I appreciate everyones advice and am taking a bunch of pics which leads me to another question. Is there a best size if I wanted to post around 10 pics.

I set my digital camera on the best setting ...

Hello all.

I may be selling a steel guitar and would like to offer it on the SGF. I would appreciate it if members who have sold/bought steels have a preferred method of establishing who has prior ...

I remember asking a question some years ago on the forum if Bigsby steels had the fingers made from cast aluminum vs. extruded aluminum because Bigsbys are considered "Holy Grail" tones by m ...

Herb it looks like a LOT of dried up lithium grease. More is not always better. WB

Hey Don.

Just checked out your You Tube speed change suggestion and I appreciate your mentioning it.

It works like you said it does.

Best, Walter

I have been using Amazing Slow Downer lite which is a free version. Some restrictions as opposed to the pay version but works for me. JMHO.
Walter

Looks like a lot of Tele sound, feel and bang/twang for for the buck.

Hey Tommy. I don't mean to hijack this thread but as an old school Radio Shack customer I remember they used to have a "battery of the month club" and as long as you came in the store a few ...

I think Rich is spot on. Dirty pots are a fact of life and about the cheapest amp problem to fix.

Russ Hicks when he was with Barefoot Jerry.

I believe there are several good steelers living in the Boston/New England area that could advise Dr. Rotella about finding a good, gently used E9 pedal steel to fit his needs keeping in mind that col ...

Billy has "tweaked" my S10 p/p a couple of times and it always leaves his place better than it came in. I learn a few new things too.

Knowing he is only about a 45 minute drive from my pl ...

I like Sperry canvas boat shoes.

I have picked up quite a lot from Mickey's videos. A great resource for players like me who have much to learn. Thank you Mickey.

BTW; I hear he is a pretty good jet driver too!

Best wishes, Wal ...

FWIW, the Emmons GS-10 seems to be a good investment at $700 based on the postings on the forum over the years.

It has the p/p sound and the pup, changer and rodding/springs/locking collars/etc. a ...

Hello all.

Up late and I am wanting to do some user type adjustments on my Emmons S 10 p/p and would like to know if anyone has ideas or suggestions about building a jig which would allow me to pu ...

Hello All.

I appreciate everybody's advice. Tony, I never really checked the rolloff when I bought the steel. As I said, I never really use it so it hasn't been a problem when playing.

With all ...

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Topic: Brass Rollers - How do they affect the sound?
Walter Bowden Replies: 40 Views: 15775	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Apr 2016 6:50 pm Subject: Brass Rollers - How do they affect the sound?
Walter Bowden Replies: 40 Views: 15775	I don't mean to topic drift but If I may follow up on Bill Duncan's earlier post regarding Semi Mosley's testing of different metals for Mosrite bridge/nut materials, I would like to post some photos ...
Topic: Set of 10 vintage Kluson Delux Tulip Head tuners Price Drop
Walter Bowden Replies: 1 Views: 1590	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 23 Mar 2016 7:58 pm Subject: Set of 10 vintage Kluson Delux Tulip Head tuners Price Drop
Walter Bowden Replies: 1 Views: 1590	I have 10 vintage nickel plated Kluson Delux Tulip head tuners original to a 1979 Emmons S10 for sale. They all work fine and hold tuning. No sharp burrs around the string holes in the shafts. A ...
Topic: "Old School" Emmons steel seat $150
Walter Bowden Replies: 1 Views: 2324	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 8 Mar 2016 7:41 pm Subject: "Old School" Emmons steel seat $150
Walter Bowden Replies: 1 Views: 2324	Seat is sold pending payment
Topic: "Old School" Emmons steel seat $150
Walter Bowden Replies: 1 Views: 2324	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 4 Mar 2016 6:15 pm Subject: "Old School" Emmons steel seat $150
Walter Bowden Replies: 1 Views: 2324	I canâ€™t say what year this Emmons pac a seat was made but it has seen many years of use. I bought this seat from Bud Vanderberg in 2009 on the SGF. I emailed him when I received it to tell him ...
Topic: BJS Bar for 10 string steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 3 Views: 2074	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 10 Feb 2016 5:02 pm Subject: BJS Bar for 10 string steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 3 Views: 2074	Thanks to everyone for looking. The bar has been sold to the first responder and is on its way to Nashville Ten Oh See. Best wishes and the moderator can close this ad. Walter
Topic: BJS Bar for 10 string steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 3 Views: 2074	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 8 Feb 2016 5:05 pm Subject: BJS Bar for 10 string steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 3 Views: 2074	Bar is 7/8 X 3 3/8, lightly used but in like new condition with the black drawstring pouch it came in. $45 shipped in the lower 48 states. I will ship overseas but buyer pays for international shippin ...
Topic: 1979 Emmons S 10 p/p
Walter Bowden Replies: 2 Views: 3631	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Feb 2016 3:14 pm Subject: 1979 Emmons S 10 p/p
Walter Bowden Replies: 2 Views: 3631	This guitar has been sold and donation is forthcoming. The moderator can close this and thanks for looking y'all. Best wishes, Walter
Topic: 1979 Emmons S 10 p/p
Walter Bowden Replies: 2 Views: 3631	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 4 Feb 2016 8:10 pm Subject: 1979 Emmons S 10 p/p
Walter Bowden Replies: 2 Views: 3631	This is a 1979 Emmons S 10 P/P 3X3 E9 with standard Emmons setup. E lowers/raises are on the LKR and LKL. It has gloss rosewood mica and white line fretboard. The single coil Emmons pickup is original ...
Topic: Advice for selling a steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 6 Views: 2691	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Feb 2016 1:41 pm Subject: Advice for selling a steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 6 Views: 2691	I appreciate everyones advice and am taking a bunch of pics which leads me to another question. Is there a best size if I wanted to post around 10 pics. I set my digital camera on the best setting ...
Topic: Advice for selling a steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 6 Views: 2691	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Feb 2016 7:24 pm Subject: Advice for selling a steel
Walter Bowden Replies: 6 Views: 2691	Hello all. I may be selling a steel guitar and would like to offer it on the SGF. I would appreciate it if members who have sold/bought steels have a preferred method of establishing who has prior ...
Topic: An engineering/metallurgy question
Walter Bowden Replies: 33 Views: 13551	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jan 2016 9:58 pm Subject: An engineering/metallurgy question
Walter Bowden Replies: 33 Views: 13551	I remember asking a question some years ago on the forum if Bigsby steels had the fingers made from cast aluminum vs. extruded aluminum because Bigsbys are considered "Holy Grail" tones by m ...
Topic: What's this wood neck bolt on Emmons worth?
Walter Bowden Replies: 53 Views: 14654	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jan 2016 9:31 pm Subject: What's this wood neck bolt on Emmons worth?
Walter Bowden Replies: 53 Views: 14654	Herb it looks like a LOT of dried up lithium grease. More is not always better. WB
Topic: Slow down tracks
Walter Bowden Replies: 28 Views: 7643	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Jan 2016 9:20 pm Subject: Slow down tracks
Walter Bowden Replies: 28 Views: 7643	Hey Don. Just checked out your You Tube speed change suggestion and I appreciate your mentioning it. It works like you said it does. Best, Walter
Topic: Slow down tracks
Walter Bowden Replies: 28 Views: 7643	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Jan 2016 9:10 pm Subject: Slow down tracks
Walter Bowden Replies: 28 Views: 7643	I have been using Amazing Slow Downer lite which is a free version. Some restrictions as opposed to the pay version but works for me. JMHO. Walter
Topic: G&L USA ASAT - Sold Locally Please Close
Walter Bowden Replies: 6 Views: 4223	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 12 Jan 2016 7:55 pm Subject: G&L USA ASAT - Sold Locally Please Close
Walter Bowden Replies: 6 Views: 4223	Looks like a lot of Tele sound, feel and bang/twang for for the buck.
Topic: Amp issues
Walter Bowden Replies: 12 Views: 3938	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Jan 2016 7:04 pm Subject: Amp issues
Walter Bowden Replies: 12 Views: 3938	Hey Tommy. I don't mean to hijack this thread but as an old school Radio Shack customer I remember they used to have a "battery of the month club" and as long as you came in the store a few ...
Topic: Amp issues
Walter Bowden Replies: 12 Views: 3938	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Jan 2016 10:16 pm Subject: Amp issues
Walter Bowden Replies: 12 Views: 3938	I think Rich is spot on. Dirty pots are a fact of life and about the cheapest amp problem to fix.
Topic: Who inspired you to play a steel guitar?
Walter Bowden Replies: 78 Views: 20262	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jan 2016 10:13 pm Subject: Who inspired you to play a steel guitar?
Walter Bowden Replies: 78 Views: 20262	Russ Hicks when he was with Barefoot Jerry.
Topic: Carlo Rotella on Buddy Emmons
Walter Bowden Replies: 3 Views: 2353	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jan 2016 10:08 pm Subject: Carlo Rotella on Buddy Emmons
Walter Bowden Replies: 3 Views: 2353	I believe there are several good steelers living in the Boston/New England area that could advise Dr. Rotella about finding a good, gently used E9 pedal steel to fit his needs keeping in mind that col ...
Topic: Billy Knowles in NC
Walter Bowden Replies: 16 Views: 6245	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Dec 2015 9:33 pm Subject: Billy Knowles in NC
Walter Bowden Replies: 16 Views: 6245	Billy has "tweaked" my S10 p/p a couple of times and it always leaves his place better than it came in. I learn a few new things too. Knowing he is only about a 45 minute drive from my pl ...
Topic: Shoes?
Walter Bowden Replies: 64 Views: 32903	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2015 10:32 pm Subject: Shoes?
Walter Bowden Replies: 64 Views: 32903	I like Sperry canvas boat shoes.
Topic: Mickey Adams
Walter Bowden Replies: 11 Views: 5470	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Dec 2015 9:52 pm Subject: Mickey Adams
Walter Bowden Replies: 11 Views: 5470	I have picked up quite a lot from Mickey's videos. A great resource for players like me who have much to learn. Thank you Mickey. BTW; I hear he is a pretty good jet driver too! Best wishes, Wal ...
Topic: Noob introduction and guitar question
Walter Bowden Replies: 26 Views: 8542	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Dec 2015 8:45 pm Subject: Noob introduction and guitar question
Walter Bowden Replies: 26 Views: 8542	FWIW, the Emmons GS-10 seems to be a good investment at $700 based on the postings on the forum over the years. It has the p/p sound and the pup, changer and rodding/springs/locking collars/etc. a ...
Topic: Home shop tweaks on my Emmons S10 p/p
Walter Bowden Replies: 4 Views: 1733	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Dec 2015 9:41 pm Subject: Home shop tweaks on my Emmons S10 p/p
Walter Bowden Replies: 4 Views: 1733	Hello all. Up late and I am wanting to do some user type adjustments on my Emmons S 10 p/p and would like to know if anyone has ideas or suggestions about building a jig which would allow me to pu ...
Topic: Emmons tone rolloff issue
Walter Bowden Replies: 14 Views: 3362	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Nov 2015 5:29 pm Subject: Emmons tone rolloff issue
Walter Bowden Replies: 14 Views: 3362	Hello All. I appreciate everybody's advice. Tony, I never really checked the rolloff when I bought the steel. As I said, I never really use it so it hasn't been a problem when playing. With all ...