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Thanks Jack those are nice!

One more question I have about the Gibson Century 6 is if anyone knows a good stand it can be mounted on. I don't like the height of a steel on my lap and prefer a stand, like I have with a 1959 Supro ...

Walter-
Try here: http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Knobs/Speed_Knob.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=2016-12-gp&gclid=CIeKw7ud8tACFcW3wAodCY4INg

Thank ...

I have one of these lap steels (Gibson Century 6, black finish with silver fingerboard, gold control speed knobs). I would like to replace the control knobs as 2 of them are broken. I would like to us ...

Thanks Jack that is fantastic detail!

Thanks everyone I really appreciate learning some of the history of this guitar and how it showed in so many peoples' formative years, with some still playing them! Vintage P90s can be great for sure! ...

Has anyone here had experience playing one of these old Gibson lap steel 6 strings-the BR9?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940S-VINTAGE-GIBSON-BR-9-LAP-STEEL-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-WITH-ORIGINAL-CASE/2619242547 ...

What's the current status of this guitar? Did it sell? Thanks!

I found a supplier who was able to ship the bracket I needed. You can see the old bracket and the new one into the photo below.

I got the part from Michael Yahl at his PSG Parts, LLC store on line ...

Hi everyone,
I have a 1970s Fender-ShoBud E9 PSG 3 pedal, 4 knee lever, and I need a foot pedal and a bracket for it. If you know anyone who might have these please let me know.

My repair source, ...

Thanks Bob I will follow the lead you suggested. As to how it broke, you see those dumbbells in back of the guitar? One took an unscheduled trip one weight-lifting evening, deciding I needed to add a ...

Does anyone know where I might find a replacement foot pedal for Fender Sho Bud PSG, 3 pedals, from the 1970s?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/8712_IMG_14331_2.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarfo ...

Thanks for all these posts guys! Your experiences and tips are really interesting to learn about.

Thanks everyone this is very valuable feedback! The video of Sarah Jory changing a string while still singing and then tuning it before going into a break is very cool!
I have a Fender Sho Bud so the ...

You got it right when you said that the time to change strings depends on the player and the guitar. You also know it depends on the brand of strings, the humidity and a host of other factors.

Wh ...

Hi everyone,
For a 10 string PSG E9 tuning, about how many hours of good quality sound is reasonable to expect from a new set of strings? This may vary from player to player and guitar to guitar, but ...

Thanks Lane and Dan-these are great tips and I'll definitely try them out. On my PSG there are 4 knee levers and LKR lowers the E on strings 8 and 4 to D#. The 2 is also a D# so prehaps that could be ...

Hi everyone,
I have been slowly learning some E9 PSG songs using a variety of excellent sources including Doug Beaumier's E9 PSG guitar book&cd, online lessons, etc.

I'm wondering if any veter ...

Thanks Mike Cass for selling me this beautiful 1970s Fender Sho/Bud PSG! It was a good price, sent quickly and without any problems. Mike cleaned it up thoroughly, set it up with new strings, and incl ...

Thanks Mike Cass for selling me this beautiful 1970s Fender Sho/Bud PSG! It was a good price, sent quickly and without any problems. Mike cleaned it up thoroughly, set it up with new strings, and incl ...

Ok Mike I'll take it if it's still available. I'll email you.

Did this item get sold? Sure were a lot of folks interested!

Do you have any sound files with this instrument you could post? Thanks!

What's the current status of this instrument? Has it been sold? Thanks!

Hi SGF folks. I'd be interested to hear what your choices are for strings for C6 tunings on the 8 string lap like the Sierra (which seem to get pretty great reviews over all as far as I can see). Than ...

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Topic: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Dec 2016 4:25 pm Subject: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	Thanks Jack those are nice!
Topic: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Dec 2016 1:50 pm Subject: Good stand for the Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	One more question I have about the Gibson Century 6 is if anyone knows a good stand it can be mounted on. I don't like the height of a steel on my lap and prefer a stand, like I have with a 1959 Supro ...
Topic: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Dec 2016 5:31 am Subject: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	Walter- Try here: http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Knobs/Speed_Knob.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=2016-12-gp&gclid=CIeKw7ud8tACFcW3wAodCY4INg Thank ...
Topic: What case would fit a Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Dec 2016 2:26 pm Subject: Control knobs for Gibson Century 6?
Walter Seaman Replies: 24 Views: 10376	I have one of these lap steels (Gibson Century 6, black finish with silver fingerboard, gold control speed knobs). I would like to replace the control knobs as 2 of them are broken. I would like to us ...
Topic: Gibson BR9 40's lap steel
Walter Seaman Replies: 14 Views: 9419	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jun 2015 7:16 pm Subject: Gibson BR9 40's lap steel
Walter Seaman Replies: 14 Views: 9419	Thanks Jack that is fantastic detail!
Topic: Gibson BR9 40's lap steel
Walter Seaman Replies: 14 Views: 9419	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jun 2015 5:40 pm Subject: Gibson BR9 40's lap steel
Walter Seaman Replies: 14 Views: 9419	Thanks everyone I really appreciate learning some of the history of this guitar and how it showed in so many peoples' formative years, with some still playing them! Vintage P90s can be great for sure! ...
Topic: Gibson BR9 40's lap steel
Walter Seaman Replies: 14 Views: 9419	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Jun 2015 11:18 am Subject: Gibson BR9 40's lap steel
Walter Seaman Replies: 14 Views: 9419	Has anyone here had experience playing one of these old Gibson lap steel 6 strings-the BR9? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940S-VINTAGE-GIBSON-BR-9-LAP-STEEL-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-WITH-ORIGINAL-CASE/2619242547 ...
Topic: Zum U12 for Sale 8&6 W/ Lock 2900.00 or trade to D10
Walter Seaman Replies: 13 Views: 8726	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 1 Jun 2015 11:59 am Subject: Zum U12 for Sale 8&6 W/ Lock 2900.00 or trade to D10
Walter Seaman Replies: 13 Views: 8726	What's the current status of this guitar? Did it sell? Thanks!
Topic: Parts for a 1970s Fender-ShoBud
Walter Seaman Replies: 3 Views: 1327	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 26 Apr 2015 7:07 am Subject: Gotter done!
Walter Seaman Replies: 3 Views: 1327	I found a supplier who was able to ship the bracket I needed. You can see the old bracket and the new one into the photo below. I got the part from Michael Yahl at his PSG Parts, LLC store on line ...
Topic: Parts for a 1970s Fender-ShoBud
Walter Seaman Replies: 3 Views: 1327	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 20 Apr 2015 6:44 pm Subject: Parts for a 1970s Fender-ShoBud
Walter Seaman Replies: 3 Views: 1327	Hi everyone, I have a 1970s Fender-ShoBud E9 PSG 3 pedal, 4 knee lever, and I need a foot pedal and a bracket for it. If you know anyone who might have these please let me know. My repair source, ...
Topic: need foot pedal Fender Sho Bud 1970s
Walter Seaman Replies: 9 Views: 2122	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Aug 2014 7:56 pm Subject: need foot pedal Fender Sho Bud 1970s
Walter Seaman Replies: 9 Views: 2122	Thanks Bob I will follow the lead you suggested. As to how it broke, you see those dumbbells in back of the guitar? One took an unscheduled trip one weight-lifting evening, deciding I needed to add a ...
Topic: need foot pedal Fender Sho Bud 1970s
Walter Seaman Replies: 9 Views: 2122	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Aug 2014 10:29 am Subject: need foot pedal Fender Sho Bud 1970s
Walter Seaman Replies: 9 Views: 2122	Does anyone know where I might find a replacement foot pedal for Fender Sho Bud PSG, 3 pedals, from the 1970s? http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/8712_IMG_14331_2.jpg http://bb.steelguitarfo ...
Topic: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Oct 2013 7:35 am Subject: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Thanks for all these posts guys! Your experiences and tips are really interesting to learn about.
Topic: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Oct 2013 11:17 am Subject: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Thanks everyone this is very valuable feedback! The video of Sarah Jory changing a string while still singing and then tuning it before going into a break is very cool! I have a Fender Sho Bud so the ...
Topic: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Oct 2013 3:19 pm Subject: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	You got it right when you said that the time to change strings depends on the player and the guitar. You also know it depends on the brand of strings, the humidity and a host of other factors. Wh ...
Topic: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Oct 2013 2:06 pm Subject: Changing strings, shoes?
Walter Seaman Replies: 23 Views: 8237	Hi everyone, For a 10 string PSG E9 tuning, about how many hours of good quality sound is reasonable to expect from a new set of strings? This may vary from player to player and guitar to guitar, but ...
Topic: C6 tricks on E9 PSG
Walter Seaman Replies: 7 Views: 2708	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2013 5:21 pm Subject: C6 tricks on E9 PSG
Walter Seaman Replies: 7 Views: 2708	Thanks Lane and Dan-these are great tips and I'll definitely try them out. On my PSG there are 4 knee levers and LKR lowers the E on strings 8 and 4 to D#. The 2 is also a D# so prehaps that could be ...
Topic: C6 tricks on E9 PSG
Walter Seaman Replies: 7 Views: 2708	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2013 10:26 am Subject: C6 tricks on E9 PSG
Walter Seaman Replies: 7 Views: 2708	Hi everyone, I have been slowly learning some E9 PSG songs using a variety of excellent sources including Doug Beaumier's E9 PSG guitar book&cd, online lessons, etc. I'm wondering if any veter ...
Topic: Thanks Mike Cass for the 1970s Fender Sho/Bud PSG!
Walter Seaman Replies: 0 Views: 1063	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Apr 2013 7:47 pm Subject: Thanks Mike Cass for the 1970s Fender Sho/Bud PSG!
Walter Seaman Replies: 0 Views: 1063	Thanks Mike Cass for selling me this beautiful 1970s Fender Sho/Bud PSG! It was a good price, sent quickly and without any problems. Mike cleaned it up thoroughly, set it up with new strings, and incl ...
Topic: Fender Sho/Bud PSG from Mike Cass THANKS!
Walter Seaman Replies: 2 Views: 2144	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Apr 2013 6:23 am Subject: Fender Sho/Bud PSG from Mike Cass THANKS!
Walter Seaman Replies: 2 Views: 2144	Thanks Mike Cass for selling me this beautiful 1970s Fender Sho/Bud PSG! It was a good price, sent quickly and without any problems. Mike cleaned it up thoroughly, set it up with new strings, and incl ...
Topic: Fender/Sho-Bud will pay $50.00 towards shipping, CONUS!!!
Walter Seaman Replies: 25 Views: 9537	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 1 Apr 2013 6:04 pm Subject: Fender/Sho-Bud will pay $50.00 towards shipping, CONUS!!!
Walter Seaman Replies: 25 Views: 9537	Ok Mike I'll take it if it's still available. I'll email you.
Topic: Emmons D10 Lashley LeGrande II Pedal Steel Guitar 4 Sale
Walter Seaman Replies: 21 Views: 13439	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Mar 2013 1:49 pm Subject: Emmons D10 Lashley LeGrande II Pedal Steel Guitar 4 Sale
Walter Seaman Replies: 21 Views: 13439	Did this item get sold? Sure were a lot of folks interested!
Topic: Double Neck Shot Jackson DROPPED AGAIN!
Walter Seaman Replies: 19 Views: 13819	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Mar 2013 8:26 pm Subject: Double Neck Shot Jackson DROPPED AGAIN!
Walter Seaman Replies: 19 Views: 13819	Do you have any sound files with this instrument you could post? Thanks!
Topic: Fender/Sho-Bud will pay $50.00 towards shipping, CONUS!!!
Walter Seaman Replies: 25 Views: 9537	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Mar 2013 8:18 pm Subject: Fender/Sho-Bud will pay $50.00 towards shipping, CONUS!!!
Walter Seaman Replies: 25 Views: 9537	What's the current status of this instrument? Has it been sold? Thanks!
Topic: Are Sierra S8 laps strung thru the body?
Walter Seaman Replies: 20 Views: 5502	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2013 8:11 pm Subject: C6 strings for the 8 string?
Walter Seaman Replies: 20 Views: 5502	Hi SGF folks. I'd be interested to hear what your choices are for strings for C6 tunings on the 8 string lap like the Sierra (which seem to get pretty great reviews over all as far as I can see). Than ...