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  Topic: How many Emmons Players do we have?
patrick donovan

Replies: 156
Views: 26400

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 20 Oct 2003 1:51 pm   Subject: How many Emmons Players do we have?
2002 LL II, SD-10, 4x5 Tidewood White. Best I have ever played on.

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: I got cheated, can anyone help?
patrick donovan

Replies: 34
Views: 4508

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 2 Apr 2003 4:00 am   Subject: I got cheated, can anyone help?
You should contact the US Postal Inspectors and file a complaint. This is mail fraud and is taken very seriously, a Federal case in fact. They have offices in major cities, I know Houston and Dallas h ...
  Topic: Emmons knee lever
patrick donovan

Replies: 4
Views: 1529

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 1 Nov 2002 9:26 am   Subject: Emmons knee lever
You can buy the kit from Emmons on their website. I bought a new LeGrandeII earlier this year and added a vertical to it.

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: Paul Franklin talk tapes
patrick donovan

Replies: 7
Views: 1378

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 31 Oct 2002 6:47 am   Subject: Paul Franklin talk tapes
Yes they are available on CD from Paul's web site. I just recieved my CD's, great service!

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: Tunning nuts
patrick donovan

Replies: 3
Views: 665

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 19 Oct 2002 8:31 am   Subject: Tunning nuts
Bobbe (Seymour) has them and will be happy to sell them to you...by the gross if you like http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif...Steel Guitar Nashville in the links section.

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: Precise Measurement Of Body Resonance
patrick donovan

Replies: 11
Views: 2733

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 14 Oct 2002 12:51 pm   Subject: Precise Measurement Of Body Resonance
Here's a radical idea...plug them into an amp and listen. If it sounds good it's a good guitar! Too many musicians listen with their eyes rather than their ears.

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: finger pick settings
patrick donovan

Replies: 15
Views: 1274

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 14 Oct 2002 3:04 am   Subject: finger pick settings
I have been doing that for 30 years. Just seemed like the logicial thing to do.

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: Maple Die Board / Hard Rock Maple
patrick donovan

Replies: 18
Views: 7559

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 8 Oct 2002 11:23 am   Subject: Maple Die Board / Hard Rock Maple
Ever play an acoustic guitar with a plywood top? Compare it to a Martin or Gibson, etc. with a solid spruce top. That's the point. Plywood has it's uses, however musicial instrument construction is no ...
  Topic: Maple Die Board / Hard Rock Maple
patrick donovan

Replies: 18
Views: 7559

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 7 Oct 2002 6:59 pm   Subject: Maple Die Board / Hard Rock Maple
plywood is plywood..no matter what you call it.

regards,

Patrick
  Topic: VLC Guitars By Randy Reimer
patrick donovan

Replies: 8
Views: 2097

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 1 Oct 2002 3:28 am   Subject: VLC Guitars By Randy Reimer
Randy also got to me for ninety dollars, two years or so and no parts. I have since talked to a number of people who have had the same problem. I am thankful I didn't order a steel from him! When deal ...
  Topic: Smoking Policy at Future TSGA Shows
patrick donovan

Replies: 32
Views: 5717

PostForum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements   Posted: 24 Sep 2002 5:40 pm   Subject: Smoking Policy at Future TSGA Shows
Perhaps a new Association of Texas Steel Players is in order. I for one would support it. I intend to continue to smoke my pipe, if the "Smoke Nazi's" don't like it...Well Don't let the doorknob hit y ...
  Topic: Customer Support
patrick donovan

Replies: 31
Views: 4667

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 10 Sep 2002 9:26 am   Subject: Customer Support
Mike,

Yes they do and Peavey does!! I buy Peavey products because of the quality...and the customer support. Peavey obviously "cares" and it shows. I have an older N400, a N1000 that I purchased abou ...
  Topic: To Carter Starters Players... Help
patrick donovan

Replies: 18
Views: 5543

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 18 Aug 2002 1:46 pm   Subject: To Carter Starters Players... Help
Steve,

I added self adhesive non-slip material to my pedals, works fine. I think I picked it up at Home Depot or Lowes. Just cut it to size, peel and stick. The knee lever is not adjustable. Mine sou ...
  Topic: strings
patrick donovan

Replies: 27
Views: 4014

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 14 Aug 2002 6:30 pm   Subject: strings
Jagwire.


Regards, Patrick
  Topic: Just curious: Is the A team still intact?
patrick donovan

Replies: 13
Views: 1529

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 11 Aug 2002 10:19 am   Subject: Just curious: Is the A team still intact?
You will find most of the A teams near Fayetteville, North Carolina. Those not deployed to Afgantistan or other un named locations are probably hanging out around "smoke bomb hill" or there abouts. Th ...
  Topic: What line of work....made it possible for you to play steel
patrick donovan

Replies: 152
Views: 23822

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 30 Jul 2002 5:36 pm   Subject: What line of work....made it possible for you to play steel
Chief Warrant Officer (W-3) RETIRED..US Army, 23 years. Currently Owner Marine Electronics Campany, 19 yrs in February. I may really retire in a couple of years and just play music.

Patrick
  Topic: You guys are right, Bobbe Seymour is the best!
patrick donovan

Replies: 25
Views: 4739

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 7 Jun 2002 9:43 am   Subject: You guys are right, Bobbe Seymour is the best!
You guys better quite smokin' that stuff, it's illegal and not good for you either!


I bought my 1000 from Bobbe (actually Brandy, which is better) and you are correct. Bobbe is a class act and I hav ...
  Topic: Carter Starter vs Sho Bud maverick
patrick donovan

Replies: 42
Views: 15421

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 17 May 2002 11:51 am   Subject: Carter Starter vs Sho Bud maverick
Everyone should own a "Maverick"...once. It will make you really appreciate a real steel. I started on a Fender 400..the Maverick was a step up, it had a knee lever..w0w.

Bobbe you would sound good p ...
  Topic: Which pickup is best for my sho bud wooden neck?
patrick donovan

Replies: 8
Views: 1658

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 14 May 2002 4:02 am   Subject: Which pickup is best for my sho bud wooden neck?
Jamie,

Visit the Carter Website and you can hear the different Lawrence and GeoL pu's. I use a GeoL 10-1 on my wood neck Sho-Bud and really like it. I listened to them all , chose the 10-1 and I am v ...
  Topic: Nashville 1000 vs Nashville 400
patrick donovan

Replies: 7
Views: 990

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 13 May 2002 11:49 am   Subject: Nashville 1000 vs Nashville 400
I use a 400 and a 1000. My Sho Bud sounds best through the N1000, it has a GeoL 10-1 pu. My Carter with a Lawrence pu sounds better throught the N400 w/ Peavey mod. In both cases the reverb is great, ...
  Topic: Leather or rubber soles?
patrick donovan

Replies: 19
Views: 7451

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 3 May 2002 12:39 pm   Subject: Leather or rubber soles?
Justin Ropers with leather soles. Been playing in them for so long I can't play in anything else. LOAFERS ????? in TEXAS...are you kidding??

Regards, Patrick
  Topic: How long does it take to know a good steel?
patrick donovan

Replies: 16
Views: 7737

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 26 Apr 2002 6:28 pm   Subject: How long does it take to know a good steel?
It's the sound. If it has the sound the rest I can adapt to or change to suit me. I have an old Sho-Bud and a new Carter, in both cases it was the sound of the particular steel that made me want to "k ...
  Topic: DUI laws
patrick donovan

Replies: 27
Views: 4688

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 26 Apr 2002 6:20 pm   Subject: DUI laws
If you drive drunk you should lose your driving priviledge (it's not a right) for LIFE. Use a designated driver if you want to go bar hopping. I see nothing wrong with drinking in moderation...but whe ...
  Topic: Full range handheld tuner for PSG?
patrick donovan

Replies: 6
Views: 864

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 28 Mar 2002 10:38 am   Subject: Full range handheld tuner for PSG?
Recently purchased a "PETERSON VS-1" strobe handheld tuner. It will do it all. Tunes down to 16 Hz. Flat or sharp notes by 0.1 cents steps. Stores tempered tunings. I am very impressed with it. It is ...
  Topic: Impact of Fingerpick Thickness on Tone and Speed
patrick donovan

Replies: 28
Views: 24736

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 9 Mar 2002 10:32 am   Subject: Impact of Fingerpick Thickness on Tone and Speed
I have always used Dunlop .020 brass fingerpicks. Tried others but the Dunlops work best for me. The correct angle of attack is important...and comfort, four hours is a long time if your fingers hurt. ...
 
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