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Topic: Do I Need Big Balls to Play my ZB |
Ken Metcalf
From:
San Antonio Texas USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 1:08 pm |
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I replaced the pedal rod ends on my ZB and intended to leave the old balls on but found, although they would fit, it was uncomfortably snug.
After a close look at my balls, indeed the old balls were bigger.
After installing small balls on my ZB I became concerned that this may end with me getting no respect... in the forum.
Now the cabinet drop thing is less of an issue for me that I have neutered my ZB.
Do you guys think this will affect my tone and cabinet drop...?? do I really need big balls to play my ZB?????
Please Chime in on this Issue..
Kenny
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Rick Nicklas
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Verona, Mo. (deceased)
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 2:01 pm
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Ken, this is the Steel Guitar Forum not the Penthouse Forum. 
I hope someone can give you some sound advice.....Does Dr. Ruth play the steel? |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 2:02 pm
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Sorry ken but i am laughing toooo hard to answer this one.Some one else take a stab at it pleeze.
Ha Ha
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Brian LeBlanc
From:
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 2:05 pm stab at it pleeze
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stab at it pleeze
...not LITERALLY !
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Joseph Carlson
From:
Grass Valley, California, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 2:20 pm
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You're nuts!
At least there are no pictures... |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 2:29 pm
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Dr. Ruth practices safe steeling. It sure is tough stretching a condom over a double 10.
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Stuart Legg
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 6:32 pm
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| Just drop em down in a pan of gas and scrub em with a wire brush and they'll work just fine. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 7:00 pm
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When I was playing ZB's, all you needed were big muscles.
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 7:11 pm
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| Only in Fort Worth. |
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Rick Nicklas
From:
Verona, Mo. (deceased)
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 7:40 pm
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| Bob...... Are you referring to "In Cowtown". |
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 9 Jan 2008 8:08 pm
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| Rick, guilty as charged! Someone was going to say it, so I figured better to get it out of the way so that maybe Kenny can get a serious answer out of someone. |
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A. Roncetti
From:
Toronto,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 8:57 am
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I don't have any balls and can play my Fessy just fine  |
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John Roche
From:
England
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 9:08 am
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| I'm not sure about your big balls but with ZB you might get a Hernia |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 12:00 pm
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Is there suppose to be a serious answer to his question?  |
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Carl Heatley
From:
Morehead City,NC
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 12:36 pm
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Heads up guys
Well....I consulted with my wife and she assures me SIZE doesn't matter. |
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Ernie Pollock
From:
Mt Savage, Md USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 2:53 pm Humm
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I have an ol MSA, but I still need those, but in fact, you all know you need them to play steel guitar period!!
Ernie |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 3:17 pm
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| i'm very proud of the 'gals' on this forum, who are comfortable being one of the 'guys'! |
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 4:48 pm
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I am living proof that one does not need a big anything to play a ZB. Now please excuse me while I hang my head in shame and go off and sob in the corner.
Duncan |
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Peter Freiberger
From:
California, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 4:55 pm
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My wife said mine was the biggest one she'd ever seen!
But she hasn't seen that many steel guitars.
Peter Freiberger |
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Bob Kagy
From:
Lafayette, CO USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 6:50 pm
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| I seem to have a female D10. |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 9:01 pm
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You know, many of the early PSG's had no balls at all!
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 10 Jan 2008 11:51 pm
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The Fender Guitar Co. developed it's own unique hook up from pedal rod to pedal, using a steel stud with 2 grooves, which was installed on the pedal.
Later they had Sho-Bud build their guitars, which used those round thingies on the pedal.
Roger |
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Dale Gray
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2008 10:06 am
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Delete
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Frank Parish
From:
Nashville,Tn. USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2008 10:54 am
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I always heard a real man would use a weed eater to do his trimming but I don't think they were talking about steel guitars! Don't let them fool you, size does matter! Just hit em a time or two with a good emory cloth and soak em in epsom salt and they'll be fine!
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Ken Metcalf
From:
San Antonio Texas USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2008 12:48 pm
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I have tried all the suggestions and am now in the hospital, are you guys sure you know what you are doing. 
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