| Author |
Topic: How many Steelers are 6ft.5" or taller? |
David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 7:44 am |
|
Well Chris Brooks is pretty tall.
I had to practically jump up to reach his levers on the Ext E9
But if your 6'5", then you likely win the tallest steeler award,
a lifetime supply of forehead crash pads.
[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 28 December 2004 at 01:40 PM.] |
|
|
 |
David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 7:48 am
|
|
| * [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 28 December 2004 at 01:39 PM.] |
|
|
|
Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 8:49 am
|
|
My pal in Sacramento Billy Wilson looks down at pipsqueaks only making it to 6'5". 
There's a photo somewheres in California of Billy and me (5'5") together, no doubt to the great amusement of whoever owns it!
------------------
Herb's Steel Guitar Pages
Texas Steel Guitar Association
[This message was edited by Herb Steiner on 28 December 2004 at 08:51 AM.] |
|
|
|
John Parker
From:
Golden Valley, Az. USA
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 10:46 am
|
|
Myron,
I'm only 6'3". Had to have 1" extenders put on the front legs and pedal rods and still have to have the rear legs longer than the front legs to comfortably fit under my steel.
Doesn't give me any bigger sound though. 
------------------
John Parker
Zumsteel SD10 3x5
Peavey Session 400
|
|
|
|
Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 11:27 am
|
|
I think Weldon Myrick's around 6'5 or 6'6" tall. I'm 6'4 and have experienced the same as you on different guitars. Most of 'em I can't get my legs under. What's really bad is if you use a verticle knee lever then you have to raise up the guitar even further. Some guitar companies sell rod extenders I believe and from some you can order them with longer rods. I bought my psuedo Emmons (BMI) used and it was already up in the air so that was cool...JH
------------------
Livin' in the Past and Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
|
|
|
|
Jim Hankins
From:
Yuba City, California, USA
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 1:37 pm
|
|
| Thats tall. I am 6`3, and blessed with short legs so I can fit under my Carter by slightly extending the back legs. I do have to put my volume pedal all the way outside to the right of the steel though. Jim |
|
|
|
Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 1:45 pm
|
|
We have a Great Steel player in the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Assoc. that is about 6' 7" tall and his steel is about 4 to 6 inches taller than standard and that is the truth. His Name is Kerry Anderson.If any of the Steel Players that know Kerry tell me if I'm wrong.
Sam White |
|
|
|
Mike Headrick
From:
South Pittsburg, TN, USA
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 1:56 pm
|
|
Jim,
I thought I was a freak until I read your reply. I play with my pedal outside the legs of the guitar, also. I'm 6'1", but have stork legs. I used to have to play standing using a neck strap and then jump up to reach the pedals.
Myron, isn't it great that no matter what our specifications for a personalized steel, there are master craftsmen who can make it all work? |
|
|
|
Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 2:53 pm
|
|
| I'm 6'5 on a good day, I've got 2" lift on my push-pull, so I can use a regular profile volume pedal. |
|
|
|
Ken Lang
From:
Simi Valley, Ca
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 3:44 pm
|
|
| As a 6 foot pipsqueak, I look up to you guys. |
|
|
|
Ron Bryson
From:
Bonifay, Florida, USA
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 7:22 pm
|
|
6'-4"
I play a D-10 Fessy at "normal" height. |
|
|
|
Rob Parker
From:
Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
|
Posted 28 Dec 2004 9:17 pm
|
|
At 6" 5 1/2", I extended the pedal rods, and the front legs ..Don't help my picking, but at least I can get under the ax....spacers are available for the legs,or make your own...Rod extenders are made for the pedal rods, or just buy or trade for a set of longer rods..Go to a welding supply house and you can buy some rods ,cut and bend them to the correct length and then thread them....works great....
RP...'come on in' |
|
|
|
Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
|
Posted 29 Dec 2004 6:56 am
|
|
| Jim Smith is 6'3 or bigger and I remember sitting down at his steel (just sitting) and having to reach up looking like an old kilroy cartoon. I believe Wally Murphy is about 6'4". |
|
|
|
Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
|
Posted 29 Dec 2004 10:10 am
|
|
Going the other way, I can set behind Kenny Dail's steel and my knees are at the same height as the rear apron top on his P/P Emmons. Kenny had to have his rods shortened.....JH
------------------
Livin' in the Past and Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
|
|
|
|
