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  Topic: Simmons SD10 deal
Andy Alford

Replies: 10
Views: 2961

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 13 Oct 2023 1:46 am   Subject: Simmons SD10 deal
That’s a beautiful guitar Bob!
  Topic: Fender String Master 26 scale bridge covers
Andy Alford

Replies: 2
Views: 318

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 15 Sep 2023 8:22 am   Subject: Fender String Master 26 scale bridge covers
I need two bridge covers that will fit a 1954 String Master. Can you advise?

Very Happy
  Topic: Bronson Melody King Differences
Andy Alford

Replies: 4
Views: 2388

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Aug 2023 3:22 am   Subject: Bronson Melody King Differences
Thanks for your information.
  Topic: First lap steel for beginner
Andy Alford

Replies: 18
Views: 6293

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 18 Jan 2020 6:23 pm   Subject: First lap steel for beginner
With your background in music, I'd get a Gibson Console Grande. If you go the vintage route be careful to get one that's original and ready to play. There are good deals if your not in a hurry. 😠...
  Topic: Dobro value?
Andy Alford

Replies: 16
Views: 6521

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 6 Mar 2016 10:54 am   Subject: Mod.60
Into days world you may get that price. It could be a little higher or lower. You might want to look around the web and check prices for a guitar like yours. The fact that it came from the brothers la ...
  Topic: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Andy Alford

Replies: 73
Views: 22696

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Feb 2016 8:04 pm   Subject: Decision
The learning route is different for folks. Why not make your choice and be the best you can be. Both guitars come with a life time learning curve.
  Topic: String Gauge/tuning suggestion for new Lap Steel player
Andy Alford

Replies: 15
Views: 5638

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Jan 2016 12:29 pm   Subject: String Gauge/tuning suggestion for new Lap Steel player
Play the one that suits you. Let us know which one you like the best. I am happy for you. Mr. Green
  Topic: Grand old O 1953 Hank Williams?Don Helms Question about Play
Andy Alford

Replies: 16
Views: 5775

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 15 Jan 2016 1:30 pm   Subject: On the road
On some dates Hank would use the local musicians. When he played Sunset Park at times he would do this. He would carry Don and Jerry but other musicians might be used
on the road. Of course he had hi ...
  Topic: The sad state of Dobro® in 2016
Andy Alford

Replies: 24
Views: 9230

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 13 Jan 2016 8:52 pm   Subject: I love the sound of the dobro guitar.
The dobro guitar and I have been good friends since 1976. It is an instrument that can always brighten my day. It open doors and has taken me to venues that I would only dream about. It help pay my b ...
  Topic: How do the Bakelite's sound? (Hawaiian Tone Quest)
Andy Alford

Replies: 34
Views: 11768

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 11 Jan 2016 8:44 am   Subject: Rick bake sound
The sound is very lush,full,rich, but the guitar is very subject to temp. change. I love the sound of the guitars but the tuning issue has always been an obstacle. If you are not going to play it wher ...
  Topic: Volume Pedal or not.
Andy Alford

Replies: 18
Views: 5466

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 23 Dec 2015 7:16 pm   Subject: Yes
I like a Goodrich 120.
  Topic: Acoustic conversion & Resophonic strings
Andy Alford

Replies: 14
Views: 2814

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 23 Dec 2015 7:12 pm   Subject: Strings
Without handling your guitar it is hard to say for sure.You may want to buy individual strings and build a set for it. There is risk involved because it does not have a square neck and the bridge may ...
  Topic: 80% tone is the cone
Andy Alford

Replies: 19
Views: 6618

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 22 Apr 2015 12:55 pm   Subject: Thoughts
Does anyone have insights that we may learn from? Rolling Eyes
  Topic: 80% tone is the cone
Andy Alford

Replies: 19
Views: 6618

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 11 Mar 2014 8:32 pm   Subject: Math
I sure know that the cones have come along way since 76. When you start percents then I just know, I do not know. Like many placing a modern USA spun cone on a reso. of choice can make that guitar ...
  Topic: Hank Thompson steeler?
Andy Alford

Replies: 8
Views: 3697

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 12 Dec 2013 9:40 pm   Subject: Twin Steel Guitars
Back in the late 50 s Hank was playing the Texas State Fair using two steel guitars. People we're spellbound watching those twin steel guitars.
  Topic: That "SOUND" is gone forever !!
Andy Alford

Replies: 79
Views: 23644

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 9 Dec 2013 11:27 pm   Subject: That sound was before?
Eddie
That sound was before we added all the electronics that are a must with many if not most modern players. Many would feel undressed with a steel guitar and a simple straight tube amp. I am amaze ...
  Topic: Pick Attack
Andy Alford

Replies: 25
Views: 6714

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 28 Nov 2013 3:57 pm   Subject: It's all fun
David
Physical approach is what l am talking about. To reverb or not to reverb that is your choice. I have used it,but practice without it. Using big fat thumb picks and 020 g. finger picks
was not ...
  Topic: Pick Attack
Andy Alford

Replies: 25
Views: 6714

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 28 Nov 2013 11:22 am   Subject: Take the mask off
If you will turn off the reverb and any other device that can cover up bad right hand playing noise than you will hear your playing. You may sound fantastic or you may want to turn up the reverb unt ...
  Topic: Pick Attack
Andy Alford

Replies: 25
Views: 6714

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Nov 2013 6:38 pm   Subject: Attack ?
When one plays a steel he or she should play without noise from the picks or strings. I have never tried to attack a steel guitar or a bear,either one should be treated with respect. The way to avoid ...
  Topic: Anyone have both Rondo SX's?
Andy Alford

Replies: 4
Views: 1393

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:32 am   Subject: Lap steels
Both of the guitars are well made and would cost much more if they were made here.I like them both,along with the Recording King.All three guitars play and stay in tune. Whoa!
  Topic: ?'s about early Supro Hawaiian guitars
Andy Alford

Replies: 14
Views: 4521

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Sep 2013 8:04 pm   Subject: Joseph
Do you have any files of your playing on the net.I would love to hear you. I bet you are very good.
  Topic: E-Bay Sellers amuse me
Andy Alford

Replies: 19
Views: 3825

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Sep 2013 7:56 pm   Subject: Immaterial
I enjoy recording the prices that non pedal steels sell for.Looking back at the last ten years a picture from the auctions surfaces that is at times puzzling.Economics is not immaterial to me .
  Topic: E-Bay Sellers amuse me
Andy Alford

Replies: 19
Views: 3825

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Sep 2013 5:36 pm   Subject: E-Bay Sellers amuse me
Many of the steels on the bay today are the ones that ten years ago were the Supro's and other brands that at best would bring about two hundred ,now look at what they are asking for these.
  Topic: E-Bay Sellers amuse me
Andy Alford

Replies: 19
Views: 3825

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Sep 2013 5:23 pm   Subject: E-Bay Sellers amuse me
Many of the steels on the bay today are the ones that ten years ago were the Supro's and other brands that at best would bring about two hundred ,now look at what they are asking for these.
  Topic: ?'s about early Supro Hawaiian guitars
Andy Alford

Replies: 14
Views: 4521

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Sep 2013 5:07 pm   Subject: Don helms
There was a guy who was always asking Don about his guitar,string gauges,turnings.He asked him the same thing over and over for months.Don would always tell him the info. with great kindness.The guy r ...
 
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