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Topic: High C6 beginner |
Adam Johnson
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 7:54 am |
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| Hello! I am brand new to the forum, and would like to say thanks for having me! I am just now learning where to find most chords, and getting a feel for this fine instrument. I have a 1960 fender 8 string deluxe. My grandfather wanted me to have it before he passed, and I am so glad he chose me! I am just playing through a 15 watt fender amp, for now. I was wondering what kind of pedal would be recommend for that old country twang. I know I need a volume pedal as well, have been looking at them, and thinking about going with a Hilton. Thanks, and any feedback would be appreciated! |
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Adam Johnson
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 7:55 am
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Aaron Jennings
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 8:16 am
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Hello Adam,
I'm a fairly new player as well. (two years or so). I spent a lot of that time thinking about my tone, and trying to get a more 'vintage' country steel tone.
In my opinion, you probably have everything you need to get a great vintage sound right there.
I would start by playing at high volumes without a volume pedal. So much of the tone and control is in your hands. If you are not happy with your tone, I would start with new strings and a different amp.
Try changing your picking location in relation to the pickup. There is a world of tones and twangs at your fingertips.
Adding additional moving parts/electronics can be distracting from forming a good relationship with your new life partner. Even playing unplugged is highly educational.
You'll probably get more focused, accurate, and useful advice from many of the more experienced players here - but these were the painful lessons I encountered over the last two years.
Good luck, and great steel. You're in good company. Welcome. |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 8:32 am
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I agree with Aaron. I don't think any pedals (stomp boxes) are necessary for an "old country twang" sound if you're playing an old Fender steel guitar into a 15 watt Fender amp, especially a tube amp. I think it's more important to concentrate on technique, picking, blocking, slants, slides, getting a clean sound, learning where the major and minor chords are, etc. And do a lot of listening. What tuning are you using? It's important to settle on one of the standard lap steel tunings and stick with that tuning. Just my opinion. Enjoy your lap steel!
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Adam Johnson
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 8:41 am
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| Thanks, and what I was kinda thinking. I am using a high C6 tuning, ACEGACEG {low to high} I bought the Cindy Cashdollar DVD combo, and that is what it is based on. So what I am going to stick with. My amp mane isn't 15 watt, it's a cheap one, small. I jus bought mainly because it has a headphone jack. I want to eventually get the peavy Nashville 112, but also considering a fender tube. She I was a kid u didn't really like the sound of a steel when my grandpa played it. No I am infatuated by it lol. |
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 8:52 am
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Hi Adam. Welcome!
Does that guitar have the little blend pot wheel under the flip up bridge cover?
If so, lots of tonal variation there.
Even if not, I agree you've got all you need to get going. Now it's just time spent with it.
Some days for no reason at all it may sound different or displeasing to you. Other days it will feel just right. With me I think this is me and not the guitar.
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Adam Johnson
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 8:54 am
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| Yes Paul it does, I never knew what it was for? It has to do with the tone? That is pretty awesome! |
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Steve Green
From:
Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 9:00 am
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| Yes Paul it does, I never knew what it was for? It has to do with the tone? That is pretty awesome! |
Welcome to the Forum, Adam. Great guitar you have there!
I may be wrong, but I believe the pickup nearest the bridge is always hot, and the blend wheel acts like a volume knob for the pickup nearest the tuners -- allowing you to blend in as much or as little of the the second pickup as you'd like. It should "warm up" the tone, the further clockwise you turn the blend wheel.
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2014 9:03 am
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Yes. It mixes in the forward coil and mellows the tone.
That is a Great steel, by the way. One of the best.
Wish I had kept mine.
I just read this thread also, which I think is very good:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=264077
Without plugging in, I find I grab the steel more just for a quick review of chords or an idea.
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Adam Johnson
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2014 8:13 am
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| Yes, I have learned to practice without an amp as well. Adjusted that knob, and I am very happy with the sound! I understand practicing in the dark, would be of great benefit, as my biggest problem is plucking the right strings. I am getting more and more use to the finger picks now. I said I was a beginner, but have played guitar since I was 13. So I have musical knowledge that helps a lot. Thanks again for the information! Hope everyone has a good weekend!! |
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