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Trying a 19 2nd string did not create enough tension to hold the lever from sliding.

To test my theory I made a small plastic spacer to wedge between my two levers. It helps to keep the 2nd string ...

That is a beauty. I see they moved the toggle switch. I've got a yellow one with the retro look. This steel has tons of tone.

The levers do require some adjustments in technique ...

I've played ...

Great advice from everyone.

I find my intention, what I intend to express comes first mentally, then the physical part happens. So ...

if I want to make every note say something, if I want to p ...

Thanks for the suggestions.

The delrin is a good idea if it comes down to spacers.

The return spring would be difficult to have anywhere but the right spot. It wedges between two screw heads. ...

Thanks guys.
The lever does not settle in one spot, it moves sides ways.
It is not a lower string it is the high 2nd string. Spring returns it fine. It's the sideways motion that takes it out of t ...

First off the Duesy Pamona is the best sounding/playing lapsteel in my experience. I love this instrument. It sounds beautiful.

I've tuned my Pamona in G tuning (GBDGBD) using the same gauges as t ...

I'm reducing the price down to $1150 plus shipping.

still available ...

Still available.

Thanks Val!

Still Available ...

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!

Jim, I realized I'm not crazy enough about pedal steel to put in 3 to 5 hours a day. I'm not the type to do anything half-way. It's smarter for me to stay focused on reso. Thanks for the help!

Sti ...

Carp Steel For Sale

Rains Carpsteel Beginner Pro in dark blue. Three pedals, four knees, Emmons setup. I bought it brand new. I have decided not to pursue learning Pedal Steel. I've owned it a s ...

At every gig my band gives a quick introduction to the thingie in my lap. Everyone is interested. There are always a few that come up between sets to see it closer.

Here's a question for all of you ...

I have not tried C6 on a reso, but like Brad said the smaller gauge strings on a dobro will sound thin. No harm trying though.
Most 6 string reso players use open G for a good reason, it sounds grea ...

Great job Barney and you too Jim. Good to meet you Billy.
It did feel special to play on Murphy's double Bigsby, even if I did'nt know the tuning.

Very fun event! I'm hoping you guys will do it ...

Check out Clarion Associates Inc. http://www.clarionins.com/ 1-800-848-2534

I've got a affordable musicians policy with them. The coverage looks good. I've never put in a claim, though a friend ...

The playing height of your steel has a lot to do with your leg length...If you find your leg is stretched out to reach the first pedal,,then your seat is either too high,,your guitar is too high (or b ...

I bumped into this incredible utube with Paul Franklin and Time Jumpers. Check it out. Wow ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuGndb8VeGw&feature=related

James I got my Carpsteel barely a month ago. It does play well, after tweaking by Jim Palenscar.

I won't know if it holds up well for a few years, but I don't see why not as the body is aluminum a ...

JR, I also got my Carpsteel about a month ago.

I wanted a very light steel and got that. At 22 pounds it's no issue to move around.

I did have to put some dollars into getting it setup for my s ...

No, no ... I'm not splitting mine in half, ha ha , no worries. It was just a passing thought that I aired out.

They are a wonderful piece of tone. And history.

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Topic: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Sep 2014 9:50 am Subject: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Trying a 19 2nd string did not create enough tension to hold the lever from sliding. To test my theory I made a small plastic spacer to wedge between my two levers. It helps to keep the 2nd string ...
Topic: New Duesenberg Fairtytale owner...
Will Jaffe Replies: 10 Views: 3793	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Aug 2014 11:46 am Subject: New Duesenberg Fairtytale owner...
Will Jaffe Replies: 10 Views: 3793	That is a beauty. I see they moved the toggle switch. I've got a yellow one with the retro look. This steel has tons of tone. The levers do require some adjustments in technique ... I've played ...
Topic: Picking Cleanly
Will Jaffe Replies: 45 Views: 18860	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Aug 2014 9:47 am Subject: Picking Cleanly
Will Jaffe Replies: 45 Views: 18860	Great advice from everyone. I find my intention, what I intend to express comes first mentally, then the physical part happens. So ... if I want to make every note say something, if I want to p ...
Topic: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Aug 2014 8:40 am Subject: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Thanks for the suggestions. The delrin is a good idea if it comes down to spacers. The return spring would be difficult to have anywhere but the right spot. It wedges between two screw heads. ...
Topic: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Aug 2014 9:52 am Subject: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Thanks guys. The lever does not settle in one spot, it moves sides ways. It is not a lower string it is the high 2nd string. Spring returns it fine. It's the sideways motion that takes it out of t ...
Topic: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Aug 2014 12:50 pm Subject: Duesenberg Multibender Problem
Will Jaffe Replies: 8 Views: 4683	First off the Duesy Pamona is the best sounding/playing lapsteel in my experience. I love this instrument. It sounds beautiful. I've tuned my Pamona in G tuning (GBDGBD) using the same gauges as t ...
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Jun 2011 7:04 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	bump
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Jan 2011 9:40 am Subject: Reduced Price
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	I'm reducing the price down to $1150 plus shipping.
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 19 Jan 2011 11:51 am Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	still available ...
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 9 Jan 2011 4:02 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	bump
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 1 Jan 2011 4:27 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Still available.
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Dec 2010 2:33 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Thanks Val!
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Dec 2010 1:15 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Still Available ...
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Dec 2010 2:19 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 22 Dec 2010 4:15 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Jim, I realized I'm not crazy enough about pedal steel to put in 3 to 5 hours a day. I'm not the type to do anything half-way. It's smarter for me to stay focused on reso. Thanks for the help! Sti ...
Topic: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 Dec 2010 2:47 pm Subject: GONE Awesome Carp Steel GONE
Will Jaffe Replies: 13 Views: 13906	Carp Steel For Sale Rains Carpsteel Beginner Pro in dark blue. Three pedals, four knees, Emmons setup. I bought it brand new. I have decided not to pursue learning Pedal Steel. I've owned it a s ...
Topic: Possibly You've Had The Same Experience!
Will Jaffe Replies: 42 Views: 15235	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Jul 2010 9:48 am Subject: Possibly You've Had The Same Experience!
Will Jaffe Replies: 42 Views: 15235	At every gig my band gives a quick introduction to the thingie in my lap. Everyone is interested. There are always a few that come up between sets to see it closer. Here's a question for all of you ...
Topic: Anyone tune their Dobro to C6th?
Will Jaffe Replies: 28 Views: 13973	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jun 2010 9:00 am Subject: Anyone tune their Dobro to C6th?
Will Jaffe Replies: 28 Views: 13973	I have not tried C6 on a reso, but like Brad said the smaller gauge strings on a dobro will sound thin. No harm trying though. Most 6 string reso players use open G for a good reason, it sounds grea ...
Topic: 1st Annual San Diego Vintage Lap Steel Guitar Show
Will Jaffe Replies: 24 Views: 11216	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2010 12:24 pm Subject: 1st Annual San Diego Vintage Lap Steel Guitar Show
Will Jaffe Replies: 24 Views: 11216	Great job Barney and you too Jim. Good to meet you Billy. It did feel special to play on Murphy's double Bigsby, even if I did'nt know the tuning. Very fun event! I'm hoping you guys will do it ...
Topic: Insurance
Will Jaffe Replies: 10 Views: 3007	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 May 2010 4:06 pm Subject: Insurance
Will Jaffe Replies: 10 Views: 3007	Check out Clarion Associates Inc. http://www.clarionins.com/ 1-800-848-2534 I've got a affordable musicians policy with them. The coverage looks good. I've never put in a claim, though a friend ...
Topic: Steel guitar is to high - how to lower it?
Will Jaffe Replies: 22 Views: 8013	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 May 2010 1:58 pm Subject: Steel guitar is to high - how to lower it?
Will Jaffe Replies: 22 Views: 8013	The playing height of your steel has a lot to do with your leg length...If you find your leg is stretched out to reach the first pedal,,then your seat is either too high,,your guitar is too high (or b ...
Topic: Paul Franklin Utube Compilation with Time Jumpers
Will Jaffe Replies: 2 Views: 2080	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 3 May 2010 2:59 pm Subject: Paul Franklin Utube Compilation with Time Jumpers
Will Jaffe Replies: 2 Views: 2080	I bumped into this incredible utube with Paul Franklin and Time Jumpers. Check it out. Wow ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuGndb8VeGw&feature=related
Topic: carp steel
Will Jaffe Replies: 5 Views: 3838	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 May 2010 11:49 am Subject: Re: carp steel
Will Jaffe Replies: 5 Views: 3838	James I got my Carpsteel barely a month ago. It does play well, after tweaking by Jim Palenscar. I won't know if it holds up well for a few years, but I don't see why not as the body is aluminum a ...
Topic: New Carp
Will Jaffe Replies: 2 Views: 1348	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Apr 2010 1:41 pm Subject: New Carp
Will Jaffe Replies: 2 Views: 1348	JR, I also got my Carpsteel about a month ago. I wanted a very light steel and got that. At 22 pounds it's no issue to move around. I did have to put some dollars into getting it setup for my s ...
Topic: 50's Fender Dual 8 professional converted to single necks
Will Jaffe Replies: 11 Views: 4322	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Apr 2010 6:36 pm Subject: 50's Fender Dual 8 professional converted to single necks
Will Jaffe Replies: 11 Views: 4322	No, no ... I'm not splitting mine in half, ha ha , no worries. It was just a passing thought that I aired out. They are a wonderful piece of tone. And history.