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Topic: What is a must have for any Steel Guitar Rig |
Matthew Carlin
From:
Lake County, IL.
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Posted 2 Apr 2008 10:20 pm |
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Hey Folks,
I'm just wondering what the most common or basic setup for today's Steel player..
I'm not trying to get "Brand Specific" (unless you want to ) more Type Specific, I have a PSG, Volume-pedal and an amp ... as well as a pre amp (steeldriver II, I think its a pre?)
Are there any other "must have's" in the signal chain?
Thanks
Matt
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Billy Murdoch
From:
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 1:55 am
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Matthew,
It has never ceased to amaze Me that a great many of the players at the show in Dallas (which I have attended for the past 4 years)use the "basic" set up of Guitar to vol pedal to amp.
I hope You get a lot of replys to this post and We can see what the other Form members are using.
I have been thru' a lengthy curve in making all the mistakes by thinking that Pedal X with multi effect Y will make Me sound great.
After many(enjoyable)years of buying every add on possible I am now quite satisfied to use, a Pre amp and a Delay pedal with a little amp reverb.The music stores in my area are going out of business. 
The choice of Brand is subjective everyone has their own favourite.
Remember You can spend a fortune on a Rolls Royce and be and a very bad driver.
Hope this helps
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Pit Lenz
From:
Cologne, Germany
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 1:56 am
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Cables?  |
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Bari Smith
From:
Spartanburg SC USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 4:28 am DANG!!
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Well said guys!!!!The old saying".....only as good as your weakest link"applies here.Exceptional cables a "must"!Pay attention to detail and use proven gear and ya can't go wrong.I did what all of us do also searching for that elusive "tone" and ended up with the basics just mentioned.Quality not Quantity! 
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SHO-BUD LDG(Cooperized),MULLEN RP SD-10,Webb 614E,'73 Vibrosonic,Mesa-Boogie Pre,Stewart 1.2,TC Electronic M-300,JBL's,Black Box,Walker Seats'84 Dobro,'69 Martin D-28,and assorted other goodies! |
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Michael T. Hermsmeyer
From:
Branson, Missouri, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 4:45 am
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Hmmm...
How about a Steel Guitar???
And a great pair of skilled hands and a good ear.
Thank You Ladies and Gentlemen... My shortest post ever!!! Taa Daa!!!
God Bless,
Michael T.
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Currently retired from performing music in Branson, MO
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE, Bray Resonator Guitar,'95 DOBRO F60S, '85 Dobro 60DS, '95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1948 National Grand Console D-8, 1951 Supro Clipper S-6. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps...
www.onemancountryshow.com
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 5:23 am Necessities
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Matthew Carlin
From:
Lake County, IL.
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 5:30 am
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Funny, commin' from the guy with the scrolling omage to his gear on myspace.
not to mention some fantastic playin
Ditto on the well put Billy
So many musicians overlook good cables... I made a set for the guitar the day after I got it.
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 7:47 am
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| One suggestion I'd make is to be sure you get an amp with a Mid control, or a Mid-Shift control. Outside of that all you need is a good steel, a decent volume pedal, and good quality cables. Keep in mind that the longer your cables are, the more they will affect your tone. That goes any cable (even the best you can buy). |
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Dan Tyack
From:
Olympia, WA USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 7:52 am
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Brad Sarno
From:
St. Louis, MO USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 9:09 am
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Good cords.
Brad |
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 9:12 am
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I've always found it helpful to have strings. They made the thing more audible and improve the appearance.
Greg |
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Chris Allen Burke
From:
Signal Hill, CA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 9:27 am
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| Mmmmm good cords? A G#m6, now that's a good cord. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 5:52 pm
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| Good cables (george L) and a good tuner (Peterson) would be a good place to start. |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 10:21 pm
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That part that goes "det doodle do durl." Oops, I
misread, I thought it said "Steel Guitar Rag."
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Fender Twin Tone Master, Session 400, Harlow Dobro, R.Q.Jones Dobro |
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Chris Johnson
From:
USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2008 10:59 pm
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Im with Dan on this one. My vintage Morley WVO(Wah-Volume). Extremely smooth photo-electric cell operated volume and thickest, deepest, widest range wah you can ever buy. Its just really big  .
Very popular in the SS community.
By the way, see you at the Sacred Steel Convention tommorow Dan.
Looks and works pretty good for a used and abused 40 year old pedal
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 5 Apr 2008 8:32 am
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Cmon guys, we all know tone it's in the hands and basic equipment but acquiring all kinds of stuff is fun and it keeps the economy moving.  |
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robert kramer
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 5 Apr 2008 1:38 pm
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| I always use a delay box. It helps take the harshness out of solid state amps. There are several types available today that recreate tape delays and have the ability to tap in tempos on the spot. I have a Boss DD-3 (without these features)which is inexpensive and works great. |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 5 Apr 2008 7:14 pm
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| A drink holder. |
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Johan Jansen
From:
Europe
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Posted 5 Apr 2008 10:29 pm
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| a healthy back ... |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2008 6:32 am
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Dan Tyack made what I think is the most important post in this thread.
What you need totally depends on what kind of music you play and in what types of venues. There IS not standard "list" of equipment; it's as varied as there are individual approaches to the instrument.
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 6 Apr 2008 6:44 am
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| Clyde Mattocks wrote: |
That part that goes "det doodle do durl." Oops, I
misread, I thought it said "Steel Guitar Rag." |
Clyde, that sounds a LOT like "Panhandle Rag." |
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 6 Apr 2008 6:53 am
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A FRANKLIN !!!
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Mullen Guitars, Little Walter Amps, Benado Effects, D'Addario Strings
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2008 8:18 am
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No, Stephen, Panhandle Rag goes "Det Doodle Do Durl."
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 6 Apr 2008 7:32 pm
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| Kevin is right, I forgot about the drinks holder ! |
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