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Topic: The Finest Footwear for Pedal Steel |
Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 1 Sep 2007 8:31 pm |
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After years of searching, I've finally found the best footwear for pedal steel...
...with a little effort I can cover all six pedals and the volume control. 
...and they're so warm and comfortable.  |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 2 Sep 2007 5:00 pm shoes
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| I like my Hush Puppies & Reebok. |
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Wayne Baker
From:
Altus Oklahoma
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Posted 2 Sep 2007 5:38 pm Socks
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I wear gaberdine socks... Just gaberdine socks... 
Wayne Baker |
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Stan Paxton
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1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
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Posted 2 Sep 2007 7:00 pm
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Alan, I'm sure that is just the right amount of black on the footgear for the right sound  
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Mullen Lacquer SD 10, 3 & 5; Mullen Mica S 10 1/2 pad, 3 & 5; BJS Bars; LTD400, Nashville 112, DD-3, RV-3, Hilton VP . -- Gold Tone PBS sq neck; Wechter Scheerhorn sq neck. -- "Experience is the thing you have left when everything else is gone." -anon.- |
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A. J. Schobert
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 2 Sep 2007 7:05 pm
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Well I think this is mostly subjective.
The importance of finger picks and footwear I am sure go hand-in-hand.
I always look for a shoe with a very thin sole, this is offten a cheap shoe, but it works great as you can feel the pedals better. |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 2 Sep 2007 8:52 pm
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| Stan Paxton wrote: |
| Alan, I'm sure that is just the right amount of black on the footgear for the right sound |
Yes, the colour makes a big difference to the sound. Blue shoes for the blues and green for country. Monochrome, black and white, for the pre-Technicolor sound. |
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Henry Nagle
From:
Santa Rosa, California
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Posted 2 Sep 2007 11:34 pm
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Those shoes would go great with pants!  |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 7:14 am
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Actually, Henry, I was thinking just the opposite!
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 7:38 am
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Could it be, lt's not in the feet.  ---
But in the hands, depending on what kind and what color of bar you are using. 
The watch band could make a difference too.  --Especially if you get it caught in the strings.  |
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Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 9:09 am
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Black shoes/boots sound better .....ok ok yawn
Micky Byrne United Kingdom |
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Tamara James
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 9:20 am
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| Micky Byrne wrote: |
Black shoes/boots sound better .....ok ok yawn
Micky Byrne United Kingdom |
I agree with MickyB! I've not worn anything but black shoes/boots since I was old enough to buy my own clothes. |
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Jeremy Threlfall
From:
now in Western Australia
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 5:28 pm
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I try and play with the widest variety of my current footwear I can, so that I never have to think too hard about it. I am reasonably adept in anything from patent leather dress shoes to thongs (flip-flops)
There is only one pair that I have vowed never to wear again (they had great big thick crepe soles)
Sneakers are generally the easiest for me - I should get with the strength and go and get a black pair.
Image trying to explain that to the poor sales attendant at the shoe shop - "no, really, they have to be black, they sound HEAPS better" |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 6:34 pm Black Tony Lamas!
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Last edited by Mike Shefrin on 4 Sep 2007 10:09 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Brian LeBlanc
From:
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 9:39 am Tony Llamas...
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When I took my 1st lessons
(still workin on them)
Buddy Charleton said to get a pair of Tony Llamas...
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'Frenchy' LeBlanc...
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Dave Wright
From:
Lathrop, Mo
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 1:38 pm
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Has anyone ever tried wrestling shoes.
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Henry Nagle
From:
Santa Rosa, California
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 6:09 pm
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| Whenever I try wrestling shoes, they win. |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 6:13 pm
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 7:50 pm
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| Ballet Slippers. black of course. |
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 11:57 pm
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When I play I wear those Black canvas deck shoes from Wal-Mart. $6.99.
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Ken Crisp
From:
North Carolina
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Posted 5 Sep 2007 5:31 am
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Here's my shoes, and some Asian tab of the "Steel Guitar Rag". I still haven't figured it out, and the steel guitar rag either. 
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Sho-Bud D10 Super Pro 8/6. Peavey Session 500 Black Widowed |
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Gary Cosden
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 4:35 am
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Winnie's choice... |
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Larry Strawn
From:
Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 6:42 am
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I have a pair of black Justin ropers, and a pair of brown Justin ropers for color co-ordination. I find I have better tone with my black ropers!
My guitar is brown, maybe a black guitar to go along with the brown one would help some more!
Now to convince my wife I need another steel, maybe I can use the color co-ordination thing with her!
Larry
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Carter SD/10, 4&5 Hilton Pedal, Peavey Sessions 400, Peavey Renown 400, Home Grown Eff/Rack
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Lowell Whitney
From:
Waynoka, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 8:11 am
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Tony Lamas or Justins!!! Does that mean my Noconas are the reason I can't play well?? Oh well, there goes the wardrobe budget buying a new pair of Tony's. But, if it makes me play better....
LW
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70's Telecaster
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 9:43 am
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Stan Paxton
From:
1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 10:04 am
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Duncan,
did you be sure & get all that Florida sand off them playin' shoes before setting 'em on top of that beautiful Fulawka  Sand does somethin' awful to the tone
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Mullen Lacquer SD 10, 3 & 5; Mullen Mica S 10 1/2 pad, 3 & 5; BJS Bars; LTD400, Nashville 112, DD-3, RV-3, Hilton VP . -- Gold Tone PBS sq neck; Wechter Scheerhorn sq neck. -- "Experience is the thing you have left when everything else is gone." -anon.- |
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