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There’s some interesting almost circular (pear shaped?) logic in there. I sense a budding career in politics. Rolling Eyes

I think it’s a nice looking steel with quality pickups and tuners. Looks like it was made with some care. All good signs. And the seller is open to offers.
It’s hard to tell from your photo just ...

And check out Smokey’s slick footwear. Whoa!

Dress to impress.
The guy on the bench behind Smokey looks like he’s trying to swipe some licks from the steeler.

Wow. Great idea. I hate when hair gets caught in the cover plate.

And don’t forget the wood! Find a hardwood dealer and spend some time going through the stacks. If you’ve already figured out your rough dimensions, you could find the perfect piece of maple or w ...

I’m with Kevin Maul on the G6 he suggested, especially if you want to play some swing. That 6th tone is so much more useful in the middle of the tuning. You do lose the big power chords, but I imagi ...

I used to use pages like that to diagram guitar chords for students. Six on a page was handy for displaying the common chords of a key. 1, 2m, 3m, 4, 5, 6m. Never figured out a good way to use them f ...

Oh ya, sounds like a blast, Terry. I’ve really enjoyed the tunes you’ve posted here, and “swamp roots” is a good handle for your stuff. I wish I could come but, let’s see . . . Vancouver Isl ...

Mike, I notice that the vertical cork pads on your Deluxe 34 have degraded some. Happened on mine as well. I replaced mine with plastic water pipe stretched over the uprights. We’d all hate to see t ...

Just had a quick look at mine. The spacing is a bit under 5/16” center to centre. 2-1/16” total. I tend to play mine more “swing style”, so can’t answer the second question either.

You could try clipping your tuner to a tuning peg, or even one of the knobs. I’ve had both work for me. I also prefer those mini tuners that can just stay put, but ya, those Rogues are pretty thick ...

Interesting thought, Karlis. Adding that A to B change gives you not only an extra minor, but with both levers engaged you’ve got a minor 6th on the middle 4 strings, and a nice diminished triad in ...

You may want to check out Melbert steel guitars. Great reputation and well priced.

Well, that was nice! I’ll leave it for someone else to guess your tuning, but in an otherwise sparse arrangement that guitar really fills it out nicely. AND . . . some pretty tasty moments in that b ...

Good eye, Michael. You can even see the rod going up into the tuner pan. Very clever fellow was Mr. Jackson.

You’ve got a real international mystery going here, Mike. Could it be a sympathetic harmonic from behind the bridge, only responding to certain pitches?

Well, this is a totally off the wall, wild guess here but . . . could it possibly be related to the through-rods that hold the necks together? Some kind of mechanical cancelling of just those notes i ...

I’ve used fish and chips as a reso simulator with lap steel. There’s a particular whacky setup you use, and it’s ok for things like dobro fills in a country song, but I wouldn’t go anywhere ne ...

Wow! Nice array of new steels. I’m a big fan of those Lollar “Console Grande” pickups. I have them on a single-eight and a double-eight that I built. Great balanced sound.

Everything Howard just said. I use a .032 for string 4, and .059 for string 8. JUST STRINGS makes it really easy.

I had a similar issue with an E13 tuning once. The high G# just didn’t fit in, tonally, so I dropped down to a thinner string and that worked. Maybe try a .012?

I use a Shubb SP1 for everything. The length is perfect for my 8 string laps, and reso, and I switch between the “bullet” end and the flat end for different styles of playing. My hands are not v ...

Oooh, snappy dressers. I’ll have to spruce up my image, I guess..

Welcome Sergio. You can order a C6 set of strings right here on the forum, up at the top of your screen. That will get you going. How are you planning to set up the benders in that tuning?

Yes, I would listen to this, over and over: not so much because it’s a musical style I particularly relate to, but because I enjoy the way you keep steering steel guitar into uncharted waters. “Be ...

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Topic: Triple neck tunings courtesy of ChatGPT
David Knutson Replies: 12 Views: 943	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Mar 2024 3:44 pm Subject: Triple neck tunings courtesy of ChatGPT
David Knutson Replies: 12 Views: 943	There’s some interesting almost circular (pear shaped?) logic in there. I sense a budding career in politics.
Topic: Hardway Jupiter lap steel
David Knutson Replies: 31 Views: 1848	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Mar 2024 11:08 am Subject: Hardway Jupiter lap steel
David Knutson Replies: 31 Views: 1848	I think it’s a nice looking steel with quality pickups and tuners. Looks like it was made with some care. All good signs. And the seller is open to offers. It’s hard to tell from your photo just ...
Topic: Vintage pic - steeler plays for inattentive crowd.
David Knutson Replies: 3 Views: 537	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Mar 2024 9:34 am Subject: Vintage pic - steeler plays for inattentive crowd.
David Knutson Replies: 3 Views: 537	And check out Smokey’s slick footwear. Dress to impress. The guy on the bench behind Smokey looks like he’s trying to swipe some licks from the steeler.
Topic: When Ebay's AI gets confused
David Knutson Replies: 8 Views: 655	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2024 8:30 am Subject: When Ebay's AI gets confused
David Knutson Replies: 8 Views: 655	Wow. Great idea. I hate when hair gets caught in the cover plate.
Topic: How to build your own lap steel?
David Knutson Replies: 18 Views: 1508	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Mar 2024 12:55 pm Subject: How to build your own lap steel?
David Knutson Replies: 18 Views: 1508	And don’t forget the wood! Find a hardwood dealer and spend some time going through the stacks. If you’ve already figured out your rough dimensions, you could find the perfect piece of maple or w ...
Topic: Working an alternate Tuning for Weissenborn (G6 ?)
David Knutson Replies: 11 Views: 1274	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2024 3:47 pm Subject: Working an alternate Tuning for Weissenborn (G6 ?)
David Knutson Replies: 11 Views: 1274	I’m with Kevin Maul on the G6 he suggested, especially if you want to play some swing. That 6th tone is so much more useful in the middle of the tuning. You do lose the big power chords, but I imagi ...
Topic: Guitar fretboard booklet - what to do?
David Knutson Replies: 6 Views: 846	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Dec 2023 12:12 pm Subject: Guitar fretboard booklet - what to do?
David Knutson Replies: 6 Views: 846	I used to use pages like that to diagram guitar chords for students. Six on a page was handy for displaying the common chords of a key. 1, 2m, 3m, 4, 5, 6m. Never figured out a good way to use them f ...
Topic: A "One Night Only" Lap Steel Show 1/13/24
David Knutson Replies: 17 Views: 2549	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2023 2:11 pm Subject: A "One Night Only" Lap Steel Show 1/13/24
David Knutson Replies: 17 Views: 2549	Oh ya, sounds like a blast, Terry. I’ve really enjoyed the tunes you’ve posted here, and “swamp roots” is a good handle for your stuff. I wish I could come but, let’s see . . . Vancouver Isl ...
Topic: Making custom bracket for Deluxe 34 stand
David Knutson Replies: 22 Views: 2224	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2023 9:43 am Subject: Making custom bracket for Deluxe 34 stand
David Knutson Replies: 22 Views: 2224	Mike, I notice that the vertical cork pads on your Deluxe 34 have degraded some. Happened on mine as well. I replaced mine with plastic water pipe stretched over the uprights. We’d all hate to see t ...
Topic: Gold Tone PBS-8 Resonator Guitar
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 1506	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2023 12:36 pm Subject: Gold Tone PBS-8 Resonator Guitar
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 1506	Just had a quick look at mine. The spacing is a bit under 5/16” center to centre. 2-1/16” total. I tend to play mine more “swing style”, so can’t answer the second question either.
Topic: Steel Guitar Tuner
David Knutson Replies: 6 Views: 1573	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Nov 2023 1:26 pm Subject: Steel Guitar Tuner
David Knutson Replies: 6 Views: 1573	You could try clipping your tuner to a tuning peg, or even one of the knobs. I’ve had both work for me. I also prefer those mini tuners that can just stay put, but ya, those Rogues are pretty thick ...
Topic: Open D Major/minor tuning
David Knutson Replies: 4 Views: 1634	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Oct 2023 9:26 am Subject: Open D Major/minor tuning
David Knutson Replies: 4 Views: 1634	Interesting thought, Karlis. Adding that A to B change gives you not only an extra minor, but with both levers engaged you’ve got a minor 6th on the middle 4 strings, and a nice diminished triad in ...
Topic: Starting Over
David Knutson Replies: 16 Views: 1651	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Sep 2023 2:28 pm Subject: Starting Over
David Knutson Replies: 16 Views: 1651	You may want to check out Melbert steel guitars. Great reputation and well priced.
Topic: recorded a nice standard tune
David Knutson Replies: 7 Views: 962	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Sep 2023 2:24 pm Subject: recorded a nice standard tune
David Knutson Replies: 7 Views: 962	Well, that was nice! I’ll leave it for someone else to guess your tuning, but in an otherwise sparse arrangement that guitar really fills it out nicely. AND . . . some pretty tasty moments in that b ...
Topic: Shot Jackson photo with non pedal Fender
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 1074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Aug 2023 1:33 pm Subject: Shot Jackson photo with non pedal Fender
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 1074	Good eye, Michael. You can even see the rod going up into the tuner pan. Very clever fellow was Mr. Jackson.
Topic: Stringmaster making weird sounds 12-17th fret positions
David Knutson Replies: 20 Views: 2138	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2023 12:46 pm Subject: Stringmaster making weird sounds 12-17th fret positions
David Knutson Replies: 20 Views: 2138	You’ve got a real international mystery going here, Mike. Could it be a sympathetic harmonic from behind the bridge, only responding to certain pitches?
Topic: Stringmaster making weird sounds 12-17th fret positions
David Knutson Replies: 20 Views: 2138	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2023 10:44 am Subject: Stringmaster making weird sounds 12-17th fret positions
David Knutson Replies: 20 Views: 2138	Well, this is a totally off the wall, wild guess here but . . . could it possibly be related to the through-rods that hold the necks together? Some kind of mechanical cancelling of just those notes i ...
Topic: Resonator / Dobro simulator for lap steel
David Knutson Replies: 1 Views: 397	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Aug 2023 2:29 pm Subject: Resonator / Dobro simulator for lap steel
David Knutson Replies: 1 Views: 397	I’ve used fish and chips as a reso simulator with lap steel. There’s a particular whacky setup you use, and it’s ok for things like dobro fills in a country song, but I wouldn’t go anywhere ne ...
Topic: New guitar day
David Knutson Replies: 2 Views: 648	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Aug 2023 10:23 am Subject: New guitar day
David Knutson Replies: 2 Views: 648	Wow! Nice array of new steels. I’m a big fan of those Lollar “Console Grande” pickups. I have them on a single-eight and a double-eight that I built. Great balanced sound.
Topic: Custom Gauge String Set - 8 string reso
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 478	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jul 2023 1:54 pm Subject: Custom Gauge String Set - 8 string reso
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 478	Everything Howard just said. I use a .032 for string 4, and .059 for string 8. JUST STRINGS makes it really easy.
Topic: Bright string
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 1028	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jul 2023 9:49 am Subject: Bright string
David Knutson Replies: 5 Views: 1028	I had a similar issue with an E13 tuning once. The high G# just didn’t fit in, tonally, so I dropped down to a thinner string and that worked. Maybe try a .012?
Topic: Round tone bar - or change to shubb?
David Knutson Replies: 9 Views: 1530	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jun 2023 6:46 am Subject: Round tone bar - or change to shubb?
David Knutson Replies: 9 Views: 1530	I use a Shubb SP1 for everything. The length is perfect for my 8 string laps, and reso, and I switch between the “bullet” end and the flat end for different styles of playing. My hands are not v ...
Topic: More Vintage Photos - lap steel students
David Knutson Replies: 14 Views: 1247	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jun 2023 1:20 pm Subject: More Vintage Photos - lap steel students
David Knutson Replies: 14 Views: 1247	Oooh, snappy dressers. I’ll have to spruce up my image, I guess..
Topic: Duesenberg Split/King Lap steel
David Knutson Replies: 2 Views: 664	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Jun 2023 7:53 am Subject: Duesenberg Split/King Lap steel
David Knutson Replies: 2 Views: 664	Welcome Sergio. You can order a C6 set of strings right here on the forum, up at the top of your screen. That will get you going. How are you planning to set up the benders in that tuning?
Topic: “Danza” by L.M. Gottschalk—would you listen to this?
David Knutson Replies: 17 Views: 1601	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jun 2023 12:48 pm Subject: “Danza” by L.M. Gottschalk—would you listen to this?
David Knutson Replies: 17 Views: 1601	Yes, I would listen to this, over and over: not so much because it’s a musical style I particularly relate to, but because I enjoy the way you keep steering steel guitar into uncharted waters. “Be ...