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Joe, I am interested in knowing more about E9/B6 and all the variations used by S-12 Universal players.
I play an Excel S-12U, 8/5,keyless , and a Carter s-12U,7/5 Std.
Regards to all,
JohnO
Tracy ...

I bought A Sho-Bud new just as you described....mine was built in 1972, w 8P and 2L.
Mine is an all maple wood guitar with wood necks,
tobacco brown finish, it still is in mint condition
except th ...

I too have a D-10 like the one pictured....it is heavy, but it has been reliable, and with no mechnaical issues for a very long time. Mine has 9 pedals, and 6 levers...I changed out the levers, as I m ...

I own an MSA-Classic D-12, vintage early 1974. I acquired this guitar while on an assignment in Asia...it has an interesting history...nearly mint condition and it still weighs more than any other gui ...

Mr. Mead,
There is a Fender Pedal Sttel site (on-line) that has the setup for Fender 1000 steels ( it's A6th tuning). I don't know what tuning S.West used.
Tom Brasshaw might have some data on this p ...

Good morning. I play with local bands in the Stockton, Tracy, SJ Valley area. I'll send along a play schedule next note.
Thanks for the effort. Kind Regards,
John O'Neill

Greetings Chris,
I play a lap-6 also, and play A6th, and Emaj. You might try A6th with an E bottom (8th string)...should be very compatible to what you do on the lap-6 in C6th.
Kind Regards
John O'Ne ...

Greetings...my opinion only...compared to other Peavey amps that steelers have enjoyed playing on...my Nash-112 is considerably lighter at about 40+ lbs.Other Pros: for a 12" spkr, it sounds good, eno ...

Greetings...my opinion only...compared to other Peavey amps that steelers have enjoyed playing on...my Nash-112 is considerably lighter at about 40+ lbs.Other Pros: for a 12" spkr, it sounds good, eno ...

Thanks for fielding the video-clip...like everyone here, it brings back wonderful memories. I attended every EmmyLou concert in Calif during those years, and unknown to them, Hank D, and Steve Fishell ...

I recently bought a used Excel-Superb,U-12. I am playing and using it twice weekly at local gigs....it is light, rugged, keyless-ugly,keeps in tune better than most, compensates some for cab-drop, doe ...

Nice note about a great steel player. My past club experiences are similar to Richard's...I spent lots of hours at Sam's & Cowtown, and Naperdak Hall, and others during the 60's-& 70's. Used to like t ...

These are very complimentary words for Bob Simmons. I too have had a rewarding re-build experience with Bob, last year he rebuilt my 73 Sho-Bud Pro-1...the machining and finishing turned out beautiful ...

I agree with B0B, and Bob, but I have this C6th change on a Mid-left KR, because I use it most often with P-6, P-5, and P-8...if you have it on LKL like on the E-F E9th, how do you reach the P-6, &8 p ...

Long ago, as a young person, I first started out on the 6th tuning. It took me a long time, and it was much later that I learned to play in the E9th tuning. I like to play all kinds of music, so I pla ...

I have owned and played a Fulawka D-10 for about 5 years. It has a beautiful lacquer finish, the pearl in-lay is high quality, and all the parts you see and use are highly polished and beautifully mac ...

James, welcome. What format steel are you playing, ie, S-10, D-10, S-12Univ? other?
Best wishes
JohnO.

Steve,
I don't know which brand(s) are better or best, but I have had excellent service with my BossRV-3,attached to a PVNash400 for about 10 years, and I use an RV-5 with my newer PV-112. I prefer ...

Steve,
I don't know which brand(s) are better or best, but I have had excellent service with my BossRV-3,attached to a PVNash400 for about 10 years, and I use an RV-5 with my newer PV-112. I prefer ...

The Magnum is produced by WorldClass Steels
(Carer Steel Guitars). The Magnum is their
professional grade D-10 distributed through their dealer network, where they first introduced the CarterStarter ...

Lots of great advice based on experiences. One thing that works for me...I always keep several brands of single .011's, like Ball, Jagwire,GHS, SIT, and others.I always know what brand is currently in ...

The Sierra D-10 has been sold. Thanks to all those who sent notes and asked about this guitar. b0b...a donation will be enroute shortly, thank you. I'd like to thank Howard's wife for this as well!!! ...

1997 Built Sierra D-10, keyless, Session. Wheeleze case 8 & 7,w/D. Shield's pickups. White Mica, good cond. Some small scratches on the chrome legs.Underside is beautifully detailed, polished, finsi ...

Carter S-12U, Black Mica,7&5, Mint Cond, never gigged. Case & Leg Bag, all in new cond. $1850., I'll pay pack, ship & Ins to lower 48.

Greetings Gary,
I have purchased several new Carter steels over the past 8 years. Customer service, overall attention to quality, value and re-sale are all excellent experiences for me with the Carter ...

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Topic: UNIVERSAL E9-B6-Bb6 B6/E9
johnopsg Replies: 180 Views: 76771	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Apr 2008 7:24 am Subject: S-12Universal
johnopsg Replies: 180 Views: 76771	Joe, I am interested in knowing more about E9/B6 and all the variations used by S-12 Universal players. I play an Excel S-12U, 8/5,keyless , and a Carter s-12U,7/5 Std. Regards to all, JohnO Tracy ...
Topic: Sho Bud Question
johnopsg Replies: 5 Views: 1930	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Apr 2007 1:44 pm Subject: Sho Bud Question
johnopsg Replies: 5 Views: 1930	I bought A Sho-Bud new just as you described....mine was built in 1972, w 8P and 2L. Mine is an all maple wood guitar with wood necks, tobacco brown finish, it still is in mint condition except th ...
Topic: dekley guitars
johnopsg Replies: 33 Views: 7694	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Aug 2006 9:42 am Subject: dekley guitars
johnopsg Replies: 33 Views: 7694	I too have a D-10 like the one pictured....it is heavy, but it has been reliable, and with no mechnaical issues for a very long time. Mine has 9 pedals, and 6 levers...I changed out the levers, as I m ...
Topic: how many play m.s.a d-10 classic ss
johnopsg Replies: 8 Views: 1493	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Jul 2006 10:39 am Subject: how many play m.s.a d-10 classic ss
johnopsg Replies: 8 Views: 1493	I own an MSA-Classic D-12, vintage early 1974. I acquired this guitar while on an assignment in Asia...it has an interesting history...nearly mint condition and it still weighs more than any other gui ...
Topic: Speedy West Fender 1000
johnopsg Replies: 21 Views: 13171	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Jun 2006 11:51 am Subject: Speedy West Fender 1000
johnopsg Replies: 21 Views: 13171	Mr. Mead, There is a Fender Pedal Sttel site (on-line) that has the setup for Fender 1000 steels ( it's A6th tuning). I don't know what tuning S.West used. Tom Brasshaw might have some data on this p ...
Topic: No Calif Steelers - Master Gig Calender
johnopsg Replies: 7 Views: 1286	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 8 Jun 2006 8:11 am Subject: No Calif Steelers - Master Gig Calender
johnopsg Replies: 7 Views: 1286	Good morning. I play with local bands in the Stockton, Tracy, SJ Valley area. I'll send along a play schedule next note. Thanks for the effort. Kind Regards, John O'Neill
Topic: Best Tuning for Fender Deluxe 8 ?
johnopsg Replies: 5 Views: 1018	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 May 2006 12:01 pm Subject: Best Tuning for Fender Deluxe 8 ?
johnopsg Replies: 5 Views: 1018	Greetings Chris, I play a lap-6 also, and play A6th, and Emaj. You might try A6th with an E bottom (8th string)...should be very compatible to what you do on the lap-6 in C6th. Kind Regards John O'Ne ...
Topic: Nashville 112 Question for 112 Users
johnopsg Replies: 5 Views: 1122	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 May 2006 12:18 pm Subject: Nashville 112 Question for 112 Users
johnopsg Replies: 5 Views: 1122	Greetings...my opinion only...compared to other Peavey amps that steelers have enjoyed playing on...my Nash-112 is considerably lighter at about 40+ lbs.Other Pros: for a 12" spkr, it sounds good, eno ...
Topic: Nashville 112 Question for 112 Users
johnopsg Replies: 18 Views: 3125	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 May 2006 12:18 pm Subject: Nashville 112 Question for 112 Users
johnopsg Replies: 18 Views: 3125	Greetings...my opinion only...compared to other Peavey amps that steelers have enjoyed playing on...my Nash-112 is considerably lighter at about 40+ lbs.Other Pros: for a 12" spkr, it sounds good, eno ...
Topic: Emmy Lou Harris on Youtube with steeler ...
johnopsg Replies: 35 Views: 8491	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 May 2006 6:33 am Subject: Emmy Lou Harris on Youtube with steeler ...
johnopsg Replies: 35 Views: 8491	Thanks for fielding the video-clip...like everyone here, it brings back wonderful memories. I attended every EmmyLou concert in Calif during those years, and unknown to them, Hank D, and Steve Fishell ...
Topic: EXCEL (supeerb & leyless players???
johnopsg Replies: 8 Views: 1281	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 May 2006 9:22 am Subject: EXCEL (supeerb & leyless players???
johnopsg Replies: 8 Views: 1281	I recently bought a used Excel-Superb,U-12. I am playing and using it twice weekly at local gigs....it is light, rugged, keyless-ugly,keeps in tune better than most, compensates some for cab-drop, doe ...
Topic: Barry Blackwood; Killer Steeler
johnopsg Replies: 33 Views: 7700	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 May 2006 12:26 pm Subject: Barry Blackwood; Killer Steeler
johnopsg Replies: 33 Views: 7700	Nice note about a great steel player. My past club experiences are similar to Richard's...I spent lots of hours at Sam's & Cowtown, and Naperdak Hall, and others during the 60's-& 70's. Used to like t ...
Topic: Bob Simmons is the MAN!!!
johnopsg Replies: 11 Views: 1826	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Feb 2006 2:49 pm Subject: Bob Simmons is the MAN!!!
johnopsg Replies: 11 Views: 1826	These are very complimentary words for Bob Simmons. I too have had a rewarding re-build experience with Bob, last year he rebuilt my 73 Sho-Bud Pro-1...the machining and finishing turned out beautiful ...
Topic: C6: What else goes with the C’s->C#’s raise?
johnopsg Replies: 6 Views: 1520	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Dec 2005 3:42 pm Subject: C6: What else goes with the C’s->C#’s raise?
johnopsg Replies: 6 Views: 1520	I agree with B0B, and Bob, but I have this C6th change on a Mid-left KR, because I use it most often with P-6, P-5, and P-8...if you have it on LKL like on the E-F E9th, how do you reach the P-6, &8 p ...
Topic: C6th what kind of music
johnopsg Replies: 11 Views: 2225	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Sep 2005 12:08 pm Subject: C6th what kind of music
johnopsg Replies: 11 Views: 2225	Long ago, as a young person, I first started out on the 6th tuning. It took me a long time, and it was much later that I learned to play in the E9th tuning. I like to play all kinds of music, so I pla ...
Topic: Fulawka?
johnopsg Replies: 17 Views: 4944	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Sep 2005 11:26 am Subject: Fulawka?
johnopsg Replies: 17 Views: 4944	I have owned and played a Fulawka D-10 for about 5 years. It has a beautiful lacquer finish, the pearl in-lay is high quality, and all the parts you see and use are highly polished and beautifully mac ...
Topic: new member
johnopsg Replies: 8 Views: 969	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Sep 2005 9:40 am Subject: new member
johnopsg Replies: 8 Views: 969	James, welcome. What format steel are you playing, ie, S-10, D-10, S-12Univ? other? Best wishes JohnO.
Topic: Digital Reverbs
johnopsg Replies: 3 Views: 792	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2005 11:21 am Subject: Digital Reverbs
johnopsg Replies: 3 Views: 792	Steve, I don't know which brand(s) are better or best, but I have had excellent service with my BossRV-3,attached to a PVNash400 for about 10 years, and I use an RV-5 with my newer PV-112. I prefer ...
Topic: Digital Reverbs
johnopsg Replies: 4 Views: 1099	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Aug 2005 11:21 am Subject: Digital Reverbs
johnopsg Replies: 4 Views: 1099	Steve, I don't know which brand(s) are better or best, but I have had excellent service with my BossRV-3,attached to a PVNash400 for about 10 years, and I use an RV-5 with my newer PV-112. I prefer ...
Topic: Magnum Pedal Steel
johnopsg Replies: 15 Views: 2201	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Jul 2005 11:14 am Subject: Magnum Pedal Steel
johnopsg Replies: 15 Views: 2201	The Magnum is produced by WorldClass Steels (Carer Steel Guitars). The Magnum is their professional grade D-10 distributed through their dealer network, where they first introduced the CarterStarter ...
Topic: Poppin them 0.11's again!
johnopsg Replies: 43 Views: 8371	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jun 2005 10:27 am Subject: Poppin them 0.11's again!
johnopsg Replies: 43 Views: 8371	Lots of great advice based on experiences. One thing that works for me...I always keep several brands of single .011's, like Ball, Jagwire,GHS, SIT, and others.I always know what brand is currently in ...
Topic: Sierra D-10 For Sale
johnopsg Replies: 4 Views: 1371	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Apr 2005 5:37 pm Subject: Sierra D-10 For Sale
johnopsg Replies: 4 Views: 1371	The Sierra D-10 has been sold. Thanks to all those who sent notes and asked about this guitar. b0b...a donation will be enroute shortly, thank you. I'd like to thank Howard's wife for this as well!!! ...
Topic: Sierra D-10 For Sale
johnopsg Replies: 4 Views: 1371	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 Apr 2005 11:08 am Subject: Sierra D-10 For Sale
johnopsg Replies: 4 Views: 1371	1997 Built Sierra D-10, keyless, Session. Wheeleze case 8 & 7,w/D. Shield's pickups. White Mica, good cond. Some small scratches on the chrome legs.Underside is beautifully detailed, polished, finsi ...
Topic: Carter S-12U for Sale
johnopsg Replies: 0 Views: 855	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 Apr 2005 10:49 am Subject: Carter S-12U for Sale
johnopsg Replies: 0 Views: 855	Carter S-12U, Black Mica,7&5, Mint Cond, never gigged. Case & Leg Bag, all in new cond. $1850., I'll pay pack, ship & Ins to lower 48.
Topic: Carter Steel Guitar
johnopsg Replies: 22 Views: 5487	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Mar 2005 8:18 am Subject: Carter Steel Guitar
johnopsg Replies: 22 Views: 5487	Greetings Gary, I have purchased several new Carter steels over the past 8 years. Customer service, overall attention to quality, value and re-sale are all excellent experiences for me with the Carter ...