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I hope you all know what a great player Dean is. We watch the Presley show on RFD every Sat night. They are only showing reruns since around Feb so not sure what is going on with the band? I saw Dean ...

Dean,

I haven't seen any new Presley TV shows since before the cruise? I tried to email your steelrama email but it keeps bouncing.

thx

bob

RKR
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Thanks, Jerry! Very helpful, Do all your levers have paddles? So, the actual extended width adds only about 1" then?

th ...

Guys, Barry Coker is going to make knee lever paddles for my Franklin and I really want them the same as Paul Sr. made. Does anyone here have a Franklin with paddles so I could get some measurements? ...

Ah -- my head was stuck in a scenario of a string that does not need to lower such as a 'typical' 3rd string on E9 and I was reading "adjusting the spring to the point that the lower does not mov ...

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Would adjusting the spring to the point that the lower does not move be the most and only accurate way to dial in the return spring to the most effective point?

If that's what it take ...

Jon

Did you address initial setup regarding the return springs on the end of the changer. Since digging into my Franklin lately, I see (feel) that some changer fingers have lot more tension on the ...

Jon

Did you address initial setup regarding the return springs on the end of the changer. Since digging into my Franklin lately, I see (feel) that some changer fingers have lot more tension on the ...

I got the legs mixed up on my Franklin and don;t remember which are the front or the rear. The distance from the body to the TOP of the knurl is about 1" different.

Remember, I said It's dumb ...

Hey Bob send me an email I need a couple of measurments and I can make you some up.

Barry

Barry,

I'll have to find someone who has one first and we will go from there.

thx

bob

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I would be interested as well in some nice looking adjustable
Knee lever flags for my Franklin
Johnny King had some real nice ones as I recall

Greg

Johnie says NO

Smile

Bob, yes - if one pull is out of the gate before the other(s), and creating an unwanted bump/hiccup, then moving that pull away from the crossrod will 'empower' the pull a bit more and then allow you ...

What if the smallest string is only a 1/2 note change and a larger string is a whole note?

There are rules of physics working in a steel a guitar, We have to deal with, And live with.

The smaller the string, The farther the string has to travel to reach same note, Than a larger string, O ...

That's a great description Jon.
Timing separate pulls is another interesting thing. I think I'm getting the hang of it...
Recognizing that if one is getting a head start on the others, and creating ...

Between string gauges and tension, wound and unwound strings, I've found that I make priorities in travel and throws.
When the F#- G# change, on the first string, gained popularity, via Paul Frankli ...

Thanks, Jon

Very helpful Smile

bob

I'm looking for an extension or "paddle" for my Franklin knee levers. I see Paul has them on his guitar but mine didn't come with them. Barry Coker said that Johnie King might make a slip o ...

Thanks, Jon

I'm seeing it now.

What about the changer holes (Franklin has 3)

bob

I'm doing some changes to my Franklin and read a bunch of posts about bell cranks and rodding etc. Seemed like contradictions but probably just me.

If a knee lever moves and hits the stop, will eve ...

Hotel info?

Hotel availability?

What's a "GP" and what's the difference?

bob

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Topic: Dean Holman
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 0 Views: 181	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Apr 2024 6:46 am Subject: Dean Holman
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 0 Views: 181	I hope you all know what a great player Dean is. We watch the Presley show on RFD every Sat night. They are only showing reruns since around Feb so not sure what is going on with the band? I saw Dean ...
Topic: *New Branson Steel Guitar ShowJuly 13th & 14th**
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1641	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 17 Apr 2024 6:09 am Subject: Presley Band ?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1641	Dean, I haven't seen any new Presley TV shows since before the cruise? I tried to email your steelrama email but it keeps bouncing. thx bob
Topic: Franklin Knee Lever Flags
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 3 Views: 283	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Apr 2024 7:26 am Subject: Re: Levers
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 3 Views: 283	RKR https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/13826_IMG_1878_1.jpg Thanks, Jerry! Very helpful, Do all your levers have paddles? So, the actual extended width adds only about 1" then? th ...
Topic: Franklin Knee Lever Flags
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 3 Views: 283	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Apr 2024 4:25 pm Subject: Franklin Knee Lever Flags
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 3 Views: 283	Guys, Barry Coker is going to make knee lever paddles for my Franklin and I really want them the same as Paul Sr. made. Does anyone here have a Franklin with paddles so I could get some measurements? ...
Topic: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Mar 2024 9:01 am Subject: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Ah -- my head was stuck in a scenario of a string that does not need to lower such as a 'typical' 3rd string on E9 and I was reading "adjusting the spring to the point that the lower does not mov ...
Topic: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Mar 2024 7:45 am Subject: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	ove"] Would adjusting the spring to the point that the lower does not move be the most and only accurate way to dial in the return spring to the most effective point? If that's what it take ...
Topic: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Mar 2024 6:43 am Subject: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Jon Did you address initial setup regarding the return springs on the end of the changer. Since digging into my Franklin lately, I see (feel) that some changer fingers have lot more tension on the ...
Topic: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Mar 2024 8:49 pm Subject: Overtuning (and Undertuning) an All-Pull Steel
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 120 Views: 329232	Jon Did you address initial setup regarding the return springs on the end of the changer. Since digging into my Franklin lately, I see (feel) that some changer fingers have lot more tension on the ...
Topic: Dumb Leg Question
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 1 Views: 281	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Mar 2024 8:05 am Subject: Dumb Leg Question
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 1 Views: 281	I got the legs mixed up on my Franklin and don;t remember which are the front or the rear. The distance from the body to the TOP of the knurl is about 1" different. Remember, I said It's dumb ...
Topic: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Mar 2024 3:46 pm Subject: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	Hey Bob send me an email I need a couple of measurments and I can make you some up. Barry Barry, I'll have to find someone who has one first and we will go from there. thx bob
Topic: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Mar 2024 3:40 pm Subject: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	https://i0.wp.com/rocktownmusic.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0545.jpg?fit=911%2C1185&ssl=1
Topic: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Mar 2024 7:50 am Subject: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	I would be interested as well in some nice looking adjustable Knee lever flags for my Franklin Johnny King had some real nice ones as I recall Greg Johnie says NO
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Mar 2024 7:43 am Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Bob, yes - if one pull is out of the gate before the other(s), and creating an unwanted bump/hiccup, then moving that pull away from the crossrod will 'empower' the pull a bit more and then allow you ...
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Mar 2024 7:41 am Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	What if the smallest string is only a 1/2 note change and a larger string is a whole note?
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2024 9:31 pm Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	There are rules of physics working in a steel a guitar, We have to deal with, And live with. The smaller the string, The farther the string has to travel to reach same note, Than a larger string, O ...
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2024 8:36 pm Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	That's a great description Jon. Timing separate pulls is another interesting thing. I think I'm getting the hang of it... Recognizing that if one is getting a head start on the others, and creating ...
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2024 3:55 pm Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Between string gauges and tension, wound and unwound strings, I've found that I make priorities in travel and throws. When the F#- G# change, on the first string, gained popularity, via Paul Frankli ...
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2024 6:54 am Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Thanks, Jon Very helpful bob
Topic: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2024 6:48 am Subject: Franklin Knee Lever Extender
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 12 Views: 1009	I'm looking for an extension or "paddle" for my Franklin knee levers. I see Paul has them on his guitar but mine didn't come with them. Barry Coker said that Johnie King might make a slip o ...
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Mar 2024 6:19 am Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Thanks, Jon I'm seeing it now. What about the changer holes (Franklin has 3) bob
Topic: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Mar 2024 6:52 pm Subject: Confused about Leverage/Rodding/Bell Cranks?
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 23 Views: 1346	I'm doing some changes to my Franklin and read a bunch of posts about bell cranks and rodding etc. Seemed like contradictions but probably just me. If a knee lever moves and hits the stop, will eve ...
Topic: TSGA 2024 Show
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 19 Views: 8600	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 11 Jan 2024 5:43 pm Subject: TSGA 2024 Show
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 19 Views: 8600	Hotel info?
Topic: SWSGA Show 2024
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 47 Views: 32657	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 3 Jan 2024 4:19 pm Subject: SWSGA Show 2024
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 47 Views: 32657	Hotel availability?
Topic: Supro Lap Steel Minty
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 2 Views: 1375	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Dec 2023 10:55 am Subject: Supro Lap Steel Minty
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 2 Views: 1375	$450
Topic: please close and remove
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 20 Views: 10375	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 19 Nov 2023 3:40 pm Subject: please close and remove
Bob Snelgrove Replies: 20 Views: 10375	What's a "GP" and what's the difference? bob