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Topic: Great live concert w/ Jackson Brown and David Lindley. 1975 | |
Andy Volk Replies: 5 Views: 444 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Mar 2024 9:03 am Subject: Great live concert w/ Jackson Brown and David Lindley. 1975 |
Their cover of Runaway encapsulates everything that was so great about Lindley ... a wonderful sense of humor plus amazing tone, touch and overall musicianship and sensitivity to other musicians. His ... | |
Topic: Audience perception of steel vs guitar - ain't it the truth! | |
Andy Volk Replies: 17 Views: 880 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Mar 2024 9:00 am Subject: Audience perception of steel vs guitar - ain't it the truth! |
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/35_432263588_10228993210913901_5764817345307533179_n_1.jpg | |
Topic: “T-Bone Shuffle” | |
Andy Volk Replies: 10 Views: 551 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Mar 2024 2:29 am Subject: “T-Bone Shuffle” |
Cool as heck to have a lap steel in that tune. Thanks for sharing. | |
Topic: What bullet steel has indent at base to facilitate slants? | |
Andy Volk Replies: 24 Views: 893 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2024 11:33 am Subject: What bullet steel has indent at base to facilitate slants? |
Not being glib here. Proper slant technique is the key to better slants. A pronounced indent in the rear of the bar is pretty close to irrelevant - at least IMHO. My go-to bar these days is a Clinesmi ... | |
Topic: Great live concert w/ Jackson Brown and David Lindley. 1975 | |
Andy Volk Replies: 5 Views: 444 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Mar 2024 6:21 am Subject: Great live concert w/ Jackson Brown and David Lindley. 1975 |
Both at the height of their powers ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNLgQNvV4Q |
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Topic: Yet another tuning thread, but with new info | |
Andy Volk Replies: 24 Views: 2101 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Feb 2024 1:29 pm Subject: Yet another tuning thread, but with new info |
Interesting! I'll enjoy hearing what you do with it. 4ths? Instant McCoy Tyler. | |
Topic: Weissenborn instrumental albums? | |
Andy Volk Replies: 7 Views: 920 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Feb 2024 8:44 am Subject: Weissenborn instrumental albums? |
Peter Funk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw9rcfrlX30
David Lindley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRBZN8V2Fa4 Mike Holland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWhia0sggRA Gavin Sargent: htt ... |
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Topic: Instrumental Steel Guitar Jazz Albums | |
Andy Volk Replies: 29 Views: 2596 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Feb 2024 12:49 pm Subject: Instrumental Steel Guitar Jazz Albums |
Mike Neer's CDs are required listening.
If you can find it, this CD is pretty good - great steel from Doug. If memory serves, the keyboard sounds are a bit dated. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com ... |
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Topic: advice on first resonator | |
Andy Volk Replies: 17 Views: 1535 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Feb 2024 12:46 pm Subject: advice on first resonator |
Ditto to John's Sims' post. The Gretsch Boxcar squareneck is an incredible value.
I have a high end koa/spruce Benoit which is like a sound fountain but, truth be told, for everyday playing, I rea ... |
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Topic: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel | |
Andy Volk Replies: 6 Views: 748 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2024 12:31 pm Subject: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel |
Thanks, Mike but the audio isn't a steel guitar , it's output from the editing software I tweaked to get as close to a steel sound as it allows - and that's not too close. | |
Topic: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel | |
Andy Volk Replies: 6 Views: 748 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2024 3:14 am Subject: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel |
Thanks, Joe. really appreciate the feedback.
I love Bobbe's ideas and tone on C6/Fmaj7. He snuck a variation on the "Lady Bird" turn around in there. |
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Topic: More vintage steel pics | |
Andy Volk Replies: 49 Views: 28737 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Feb 2024 11:55 am Subject: More vintage steel pics |
"Black Ace" relaxing at home
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/35_Black_Ace_at_home_1.jpg Looen Bowling Hawaiian Trio Rhumba Casino in Chicago Circa 1944. https://bb.stee ... |
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Topic: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel | |
Andy Volk Replies: 6 Views: 748 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Feb 2024 8:04 am Subject: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel |
Crickets? | |
Topic: News from Sebastian: C6 Tabs and Bundle Deals available | |
Andy Volk Replies: 12 Views: 980 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Feb 2024 12:12 pm Subject: News from Sebastian: C6 Tabs and Bundle Deals available |
Everything you put out is top notch, Sebastian. A lot of players will enjoy these. | |
Topic: Dobro Disassembly | |
Andy Volk Replies: 18 Views: 12551 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Feb 2024 11:28 am Subject: Dobro Disassembly |
This video from Howard Parker may help ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZinUxtQ-frw&t=1558s |
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Topic: California Dreamin on Dual Pro | |
Andy Volk Replies: 6 Views: 793 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Feb 2024 9:06 am Subject: California Dreamin on Dual Pro |
Well played! | |
Topic: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel | |
Andy Volk Replies: 6 Views: 748 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Feb 2024 4:26 am Subject: Both Sides Now - arranged for solo steel |
Sharing a new arrangement I did yesterday for 8-string C6th/Fmaj7 tuning (low to high) F A C E G A C E inspired by Joni's beautiful, moving performance at the Grammy's. This is for solo steel guitar. ... | |
Topic: National Tricone Repair In Boston MA | |
Andy Volk Replies: 3 Views: 472 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Feb 2024 3:35 am Subject: National Tricone Repair In Boston MA |
Try Yukon Stubblebine:
https://www.stubblebinelutherie.com |
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Topic: Lap & Pedal Duet With Russ Pahl | |
Andy Volk Replies: 6 Views: 746 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Feb 2024 3:30 am Subject: Lap & Pedal Duet With Russ Pahl |
Enjoyed that! | |
Topic: Does anyone know where to get bars smoothed/polished? | |
Andy Volk Replies: 21 Views: 1777 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Feb 2024 3:15 am Subject: Does anyone know where to get bars smoothed/polished? |
Personally, I'd replace the bar with a new Clinesmith bar - might not be worth the time and effort to find a dinosaur machinist to do it. | |
Topic: Lap Steel Guitar: Accessibility and Design Questions | |
Andy Volk Replies: 39 Views: 2822 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Feb 2024 11:59 am Subject: Lap Steel Guitar: Accessibility and Design Questions |
This has been a fascinating discussion and I don't think I have much to add. I believe there will always be people who want to play string instruments of all stripes but the size of this population do ... | |
Topic: David Lindley's tunings | |
Andy Volk Replies: 3 Views: 635 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2024 7:30 am Subject: David Lindley's tunings |
From an email David Lindley sent me way back in 2007:
"A lot of people ask me what tunings I use, especially on Jackson Browne's music. I had about four or five Rickenbachers, Nationals etc. ... |
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Topic: Weissenborn instrumental albums? | |
Andy Volk Replies: 7 Views: 920 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2024 3:11 am Subject: Weissenborn instrumental albums? |
+ 2 for the above suggestions.
The Neighborhood Trio: https://squareneckjournal.com/2015/02/03/the-neighborhood-trio-cd-review-by-andy-volk/ Aron Radford: https://www.theweissenborninformationex ... |
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Topic: Curly Chalker played standard guitar | |
Andy Volk Replies: 7 Views: 637 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2024 1:39 am Subject: Curly Chalker played standard guitar |
Who knew? Former Vintage Guitar writer Jim Hillmar did. 'Got this pic from him of Harold Lee "Curly "Chalker.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/35_IMG_4998_1.jpg |
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Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning | |
Andy Volk Replies: 17 Views: 1282 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jan 2024 3:45 am Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
There’s nothing about the physics of the notes that would cause this. Sounds like the guitar. Try tuning in just intonation.. A 22.5 will ring a bit less than longer scales. | |
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