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57 started playing steel when I was 20...dang I should be better at it by now...

Here's a link to the current draw of many common pedals.

http://www.cioks.com/assets/CURRENT%20CONSUMPTION%20TABLE.pdf

Play hard! This may seem counterintuitive if what you're looking for is a smooth sustaining sound. At first you may sound clunky and noisy, but stay with it and your hand strength, blocking techniqu ...

On my guitar (Zum SD-12 with Lawrence pickup), nickel strings sound brighter but stainless steel last longer with less difference between a new string and an old one. I would say nickel strings give ...

I would probably also go with the RV-3, if I could find one. If I couldn't, I'd get the MXR Carbon Copy and use the reverb in my amp (and be careful I didn't stomp on the stage). All I really need i ...

For the most part, I think musicians are "pretty" reserved when it comes to handing out praise. "He's pretty good" is usually a nice compliment from a musician. I think it's even ...

Your welcome! I saw them first at Fry's here in Dallas, but I actually haven't tried them. Hope they work out for you.

I don't know if this is what you need, but I think it might be. There is a company called Schmartboard that makes prototyping boards for surface mount devices and high pitch IC's. Schmartboard websi ...

I've used the same 3 George L cables for close to 20 years now. I think they've played close to 4000 gigs in about 40 or so states and 3 countries. YMMV Smile

Well I guess I can understand if they ignore country, but the schmucks couldn't even get Chuck Berry!!!!!!!! C'est la vie say the old folks...

For a practice setup, I would think the Champ with some sort of front end additional eq (and reverb) would be just about ideal. If you could borrow one of your friend's preamps and give it a try, I b ...

Instructions from the Ernie Ball website:

http://www.ernieball.com/graphics/cord_spring_kit_directions_03-17-04.pdf

Well, actually not as much as I thought it would be. About $425 per year over the last 35 years. It would have been more, if I'd had it to spend...

Hey Richard, come check me out if you get a chance. I'd love to meet and visit with you anytime. Just click on my myspace link below for my schedule. Later bro...

Sonny

The original clipping diodes in Distortion + units were germanium 1N270. Those diodes clip at somewhere around 250-300 millivolts, which is about how much output you can expect. To put that into pers ...

In that price range I think the only preamp that uses high plate voltage is the Electro-Harmonix LPB 2ube preamp. It has a street price of $189 from a number the usual vendors including Guitar Center ...

From Johnny Bush's web site:

http://www.johnnybush.com/merchandise.html

Track 22 on Greatest Hits Volume 1

I bet you can send an email to the following:
randallinfo@randallamplifiers.com
and find out.

Hope this helps,
Sonny

I watched the last 20 minutes or so. I was surprised at how bad everyone was. Makes me wonder what the stage monitoring is like. A couple of years ago I was playing at Billy Bobs one night when the ...

Dick,

I got it to play by downloading the file and then adding the .mp3 file extension. For some reason, the file name had no extension when I downloaded it.

Sonny

My single 10 came with a George L pickup. I put a 18K True Tone on it and now it REALLY sounds vintage, but not really like anything else. Mine has nice string separation and a mid-range growl almos ...

The small Behringer mixers (either UB502 or UB802) are hard to beat. Will take instrument, mic or line level input and drive headphones plenty loud. Also have tape in for practice. While not really ...

I've got one and love it. Programmed the preset to my modified Newman chart. Works great for 12 string. Only has one programmable slot, might not be as good for both E9th and C6th. Screen is large ...

I've had the same problem you describe several times in the past 25 or 30 years. As best as I can remember the score is: 1 time it was the pickup, 1 time effects processor needed internal connections ...

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Topic: How old are you?
sonbone Replies: 281 Views: 79487	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Mar 2017 6:46 pm Subject: How old are you?
sonbone Replies: 281 Views: 79487	57 started playing steel when I was 20...dang I should be better at it by now...
Topic: Which lever lowers your E's?
sonbone Replies: 102 Views: 35965	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jun 2009 9:44 pm Subject: Which lever lowers your E's?
sonbone Replies: 102 Views: 35965	RKL
Topic: How many pedals will this run?
sonbone Replies: 5 Views: 1846	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Jan 2009 5:37 pm Subject: How many pedals will this run?
sonbone Replies: 5 Views: 1846	Here's a link to the current draw of many common pedals. http://www.cioks.com/assets/CURRENT%20CONSUMPTION%20TABLE.pdf
Topic: Need some beginner equipment help....
sonbone Replies: 13 Views: 2716	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Jan 2009 10:12 pm Subject: Need some beginner equipment help....
sonbone Replies: 13 Views: 2716	Play hard! This may seem counterintuitive if what you're looking for is a smooth sustaining sound. At first you may sound clunky and noisy, but stay with it and your hand strength, blocking techniqu ...
Topic: Stainless "or" Chrome
sonbone Replies: 31 Views: 10169	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Nov 2008 12:22 am Subject: Stainless "or" Chrome
sonbone Replies: 31 Views: 10169	On my guitar (Zum SD-12 with Lawrence pickup), nickel strings sound brighter but stainless steel last longer with less difference between a new string and an old one. I would say nickel strings give ...
Topic: What is the best all around effects pedal/device?
sonbone Replies: 9 Views: 3143	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Oct 2008 1:13 am Subject: What is the best all around effects pedal/device?
sonbone Replies: 9 Views: 3143	I would probably also go with the RV-3, if I could find one. If I couldn't, I'd get the MXR Carbon Copy and use the reverb in my amp (and be careful I didn't stomp on the stage). All I really need i ...
Topic: "He's Pretty Good"
sonbone Replies: 222 Views: 41361	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Sep 2008 11:16 am Subject: "He's Pretty Good"
sonbone Replies: 222 Views: 41361	For the most part, I think musicians are "pretty" reserved when it comes to handing out praise. "He's pretty good" is usually a nice compliment from a musician. I think it's even ...
Topic: PCB for demoing opamps
sonbone Replies: 4 Views: 1280	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Sep 2008 7:16 pm Subject: PCB for demoing opamps
sonbone Replies: 4 Views: 1280	Your welcome! I saw them first at Fry's here in Dallas, but I actually haven't tried them. Hope they work out for you.
Topic: PCB for demoing opamps
sonbone Replies: 4 Views: 1280	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Sep 2008 8:59 pm Subject: PCB for demoing opamps
sonbone Replies: 4 Views: 1280	I don't know if this is what you need, but I think it might be. There is a company called Schmartboard that makes prototyping boards for surface mount devices and high pitch IC's. Schmartboard websi ...
Topic: Steel Guitar Cables
sonbone Replies: 45 Views: 12267	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Aug 2008 12:46 am Subject: Steel Guitar Cables
sonbone Replies: 45 Views: 12267	I've used the same 3 George L cables for close to 20 years now. I think they've played close to 4000 gigs in about 40 or so states and 3 countries. YMMV
Topic: Best songwriters??
sonbone Replies: 28 Views: 8458	Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 Aug 2008 1:55 am Subject: Best songwriters??
sonbone Replies: 28 Views: 8458	Well I guess I can understand if they ignore country, but the schmucks couldn't even get Chuck Berry!!!!!!!! C'est la vie say the old folks...
Topic: Home practice setups
sonbone Replies: 9 Views: 2436	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Aug 2008 11:31 pm Subject: Home practice setups
sonbone Replies: 9 Views: 2436	For a practice setup, I would think the Champ with some sort of front end additional eq (and reverb) would be just about ideal. If you could borrow one of your friend's preamps and give it a try, I b ...
Topic: how to replace pot in ernie ball vol pedal
sonbone Replies: 7 Views: 2236	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Aug 2008 4:44 pm Subject: how to replace pot in ernie ball vol pedal
sonbone Replies: 7 Views: 2236	Instructions from the Ernie Ball website: http://www.ernieball.com/graphics/cord_spring_kit_directions_03-17-04.pdf
Topic: How much have You spent?
sonbone Replies: 27 Views: 6519	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Aug 2008 12:35 pm Subject: How much have You spent?
sonbone Replies: 27 Views: 6519	Well, actually not as much as I thought it would be. About $425 per year over the last 35 years. It would have been more, if I'd had it to spend...
Topic: A Steeler stealing another Steeler's job !!
sonbone Replies: 36 Views: 8429	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Jul 2008 8:33 pm Subject: A Steeler stealing another Steeler's job !!
sonbone Replies: 36 Views: 8429	Hey Richard, come check me out if you get a chance. I'd love to meet and visit with you anytime. Just click on my myspace link below for my schedule. Later bro... Sonny
Topic: Question for MXR "Distortion +" users
sonbone Replies: 3 Views: 1267	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Jul 2008 7:37 pm Subject: Question for MXR "Distortion +" users
sonbone Replies: 3 Views: 1267	The original clipping diodes in Distortion + units were germanium 1N270. Those diodes clip at somewhere around 250-300 millivolts, which is about how much output you can expect. To put that into pers ...
Topic: suggestions on a good tube preamp please?
sonbone Replies: 10 Views: 3962	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Jul 2008 11:06 pm Subject: suggestions on a good tube preamp please?
sonbone Replies: 10 Views: 3962	In that price range I think the only preamp that uses high plate voltage is the Electro-Harmonix LPB 2ube preamp. It has a street price of $189 from a number the usual vendors including Guitar Center ...
Topic: Song titled: Its a long way from Tennessee to Texas
sonbone Replies: 15 Views: 3888	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Jul 2008 2:55 am Subject: Song titled: Its a long way from Tennessee to Texas
sonbone Replies: 15 Views: 3888	From Johnny Bush's web site: http://www.johnnybush.com/merchandise.html Track 22 on Greatest Hits Volume 1
Topic: randall steelman 500
sonbone Replies: 2 Views: 1319	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2008 1:45 pm Subject: randall steelman 500
sonbone Replies: 2 Views: 1319	I bet you can send an email to the following: randallinfo@randallamplifiers.com and find out. Hope this helps, Sonny
Topic: Nashville Star....Opinions?
sonbone Replies: 149 Views: 31587	Forum Section: Music Posted: 1 Jul 2008 5:00 pm Subject: Nashville Star....Opinions?
sonbone Replies: 149 Views: 31587	I watched the last 20 minutes or so. I was surprised at how bad everyone was. Makes me wonder what the stage monitoring is like. A couple of years ago I was playing at Billy Bobs one night when the ...
Topic: Missing 'C' Pedal
sonbone Replies: 57 Views: 14603	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Jun 2008 8:00 pm Subject: Missing 'C' Pedal
sonbone Replies: 57 Views: 14603	Dick, I got it to play by downloading the file and then adding the .mp3 file extension. For some reason, the file name had no extension when I downloaded it. Sonny
Topic: Desert Rose guitars. Any thoughts or comments. NEW PICTURE
sonbone Replies: 86 Views: 22114	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2008 8:18 pm Subject: Desert Rose guitars. Any thoughts or comments. NEW PICTURE
sonbone Replies: 86 Views: 22114	My single 10 came with a George L pickup. I put a 18K True Tone on it and now it REALLY sounds vintage, but not really like anything else. Mine has nice string separation and a mid-range growl almos ...
Topic: what's a good headphone amp?
sonbone Replies: 5 Views: 1553	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 May 2008 4:04 pm Subject: what's a good headphone amp?
sonbone Replies: 5 Views: 1553	The small Behringer mixers (either UB502 or UB802) are hard to beat. Will take instrument, mic or line level input and drive headphones plenty loud. Also have tape in for practice. While not really ...
Topic: Korg LCA-120 tuner
sonbone Replies: 8 Views: 2470	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 May 2008 3:57 pm Subject: Korg LCA-120 tuner
sonbone Replies: 8 Views: 2470	I've got one and love it. Programmed the preset to my modified Newman chart. Works great for 12 string. Only has one programmable slot, might not be as good for both E9th and C6th. Screen is large ...
Topic: Volume drop-off - could pickup be the problem?
sonbone Replies: 8 Views: 1770	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 May 2008 1:47 pm Subject: Volume drop-off - could pickup be the problem?
sonbone Replies: 8 Views: 1770	I've had the same problem you describe several times in the past 25 or 30 years. As best as I can remember the score is: 1 time it was the pickup, 1 time effects processor needed internal connections ...