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Fred, Thanks you. I have had limited experience stringing multiple effects together in the signal path. Up to this point I have been guessing at what would work best. Your advice is very much apprecia ...

This discussion has been so helpful. Putting the OD after the VP has made all the difference. I can get an acceptable tone with my Blue Note in this configuration and will give your other pedal sugges ...

Hey, thanks for the replies. Today I listened to a video of the Nocturne Jr Barnyard pedal and thought it sounded great with standard guitar - wondering how it will sound with steel? I have tried sev ...

I need a little advice with setting up my effects signal chain.

I am playing a Clinesmith lapsteel through a Milkman "The Amp". I almost always play with a fairly clean sound and use lim ...

Rick,

Excellent on all accounts.

What is meant by a "cutaway neck"?

As repair medium you might consider resorcinol adhesive. It is not easy to find anymore but it is a phenol/form ...

Dan,

I think they both sound fantastic. The black deluxe model has a sweet, clean, balanced tone that is very neutral which is a characteristic I have associated with the Alumitone pickup.

The ...

Mike,

I am looking forward to hearing examples of the music you will create with this tuning and am grateful that you are willing to share your ideas so freely with the members of this forum.

Fr ...

Hey Al,

Are you still looking for a D8 short scale Stringmaster? I have one if you are interested. I can send pics and a full description.

Gary Meixner

Thanks fellas. I will give both a call.

G. Meixner

Hey all,

I am looking for a recommendation, is there anyone in Boston MA who specializes in repairing and setting up vintage National Tricones?

Gary Meixner

Sawyer,

I am not sure I understand exactly what you are asking or where this thread is going but I won't let that stop me from expressing an opinion.

I honestly believe the lap steel is here to ...

Joe,

The Fender Blues JR is a great amp but might be a little under powered. I have one that I modified with kits from Bill M Audio to run 6l6 power tubes. It puts out about 40 watts and sounds fan ...

Mike,

The subject of your query has been on my mind a lot lately having recently retired with full days ahead of me to do with as I wish.

I too have been a musician my whole life. I have worked ...

Steve,

I have a wood and cast Clinesmith Joaquin. Both are blade style pickups and the cast model is a short scale. These are fabulous guitars and I love them both.

The cast model has a little ...

Hey Nathan,

I sent you a PM with my email address. I believe the one attached to my forum account is old and needs to be updated.

Thanks,

Gary

Very cool. Send me a message with payment details.

Thank you,

Gary

Hey Nathan,

If it is still available and you are sure you want to sell it, I will take it.

Gary Meixner

Forrest,

This is kind of a long explaination but covers a lot of what you are asking about. I copied this off the forum some time ago - not sure of the author.

Another thing to condsider is spe ...

Hey All,

I have 1956 Stringmaster, the tone control operates, but only has a minor effect on the tone. When turned down it acts more like a volume control. I am guessing the tone cap is the culprit ...

Gerald,

Are you running the same signal through both amps - using them at the same time? When driving two speakers from the same source there is a definite difference in angle of dispersion between ...

I ordered a Golden gate coverplate from Elderly ($60.00) for my guitar and can report the following:

Made from nickle plated brass and looks good. It does seem to be a bit flimsy but still sturdy ...

Gary,

I love the tone and ease of playing on a 22 1/2" scale guitar. I think it would be worth pursuing. Most of us own a variety of instruments and that is part of the joy in playing the (non ...

Nate,

Very nice arrangement. I can't speak to the specifics of the string gauges but the chord voicings sound balanced and clear.

Great playing!

Gary Meixner

Does anyone have an opinion on the Golden Gate reso coverplates that Elderly sells? I need to find an affordable spider bridge style coverplate for a guitar I am building.
Any suggestions are welcome ...

Larry,

Epoxy is good choice, WEST 105/205 or System Three General Purpose (or SilverTip Lam Resin). If you are planning on staining the veneer after it is applied you will want to avoid bleed throu ...

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Topic: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Apr 2024 10:06 am Subject: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	Fred, Thanks you. I have had limited experience stringing multiple effects together in the signal path. Up to this point I have been guessing at what would work best. Your advice is very much apprecia ...
Topic: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Apr 2024 5:43 am Subject: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	This discussion has been so helpful. Putting the OD after the VP has made all the difference. I can get an acceptable tone with my Blue Note in this configuration and will give your other pedal sugges ...
Topic: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Apr 2024 3:59 pm Subject: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	Hey, thanks for the replies. Today I listened to a video of the Nocturne Jr Barnyard pedal and thought it sounded great with standard guitar - wondering how it will sound with steel? I have tried sev ...
Topic: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Apr 2024 2:11 pm Subject: Distortion Pedal Help
Gary Meixner Replies: 21 Views: 1033	I need a little advice with setting up my effects signal chain. I am playing a Clinesmith lapsteel through a Milkman "The Amp". I almost always play with a fairly clean sound and use lim ...
Topic: B6 redo
Gary Meixner Replies: 14 Views: 776	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Mar 2024 9:29 am Subject: B6 redo
Gary Meixner Replies: 14 Views: 776	Rick, Excellent on all accounts. What is meant by a "cutaway neck"? As repair medium you might consider resorcinol adhesive. It is not easy to find anymore but it is a phenol/form ...
Topic: What does it sound like?
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 912	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Mar 2024 9:14 am Subject: What does it sound like?
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 912	Dan, I think they both sound fantastic. The black deluxe model has a sweet, clean, balanced tone that is very neutral which is a characteristic I have associated with the Alumitone pickup. The ...
Topic: Yet another tuning thread, but with new info
Gary Meixner Replies: 25 Views: 3080	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Feb 2024 10:23 am Subject: Yet another tuning thread, but with new info
Gary Meixner Replies: 25 Views: 3080	Mike, I am looking forward to hearing examples of the music you will create with this tuning and am grateful that you are willing to share your ideas so freely with the members of this forum. Fr ...
Topic: Fender Dual-8 Stringmaster steel 22.5 Please CLOSE for now
Gary Meixner Replies: 25 Views: 2462	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 16 Feb 2024 5:40 pm Subject: Fender Short Scale Stringmaster
Gary Meixner Replies: 25 Views: 2462	Hey Al, Are you still looking for a D8 short scale Stringmaster? I have one if you are interested. I can send pics and a full description. Gary Meixner
Topic: National Tricone Repair In Boston MA
Gary Meixner Replies: 3 Views: 525	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Feb 2024 4:04 pm Subject: National Tricone Repair In Boston MA
Gary Meixner Replies: 3 Views: 525	Thanks fellas. I will give both a call. G. Meixner
Topic: National Tricone Repair In Boston MA
Gary Meixner Replies: 3 Views: 525	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Feb 2024 5:13 pm Subject: National Tricone Repair In Boston MA
Gary Meixner Replies: 3 Views: 525	Hey all, I am looking for a recommendation, is there anyone in Boston MA who specializes in repairing and setting up vintage National Tricones? Gary Meixner
Topic: Lap Steel Guitar: Accessibility and Design Questions
Gary Meixner Replies: 39 Views: 3447	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Feb 2024 12:29 pm Subject: Lap Steel Guitar: Accessibility and Design Questions
Gary Meixner Replies: 39 Views: 3447	Sawyer, I am not sure I understand exactly what you are asking or where this thread is going but I won't let that stop me from expressing an opinion. I honestly believe the lap steel is here to ...
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Gary Meixner Replies: 28 Views: 7597	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jan 2024 5:19 pm Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Gary Meixner Replies: 28 Views: 7597	Joe, The Fender Blues JR is a great amp but might be a little under powered. I have one that I modified with kits from Bill M Audio to run 6l6 power tubes. It puts out about 40 watts and sounds fan ...
Topic: Making a full-time commitment to steel guitar
Gary Meixner Replies: 19 Views: 3002	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jan 2024 4:45 pm Subject: Making a full-time commitment to steel guitar
Gary Meixner Replies: 19 Views: 3002	Mike, The subject of your query has been on my mind a lot lately having recently retired with full days ahead of me to do with as I wish. I too have been a musician my whole life. I have worked ...
Topic: CLINESMITH - Wood or Cast Aluminum?
Gary Meixner Replies: 19 Views: 5591	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Jan 2022 6:18 pm Subject: CLINESMITH - Wood or Cast Aluminum?
Gary Meixner Replies: 19 Views: 5591	Steve, I have a wood and cast Clinesmith Joaquin. Both are blade style pickups and the cast model is a short scale. These are fabulous guitars and I love them both. The cast model has a little ...
Topic: Clinesmith cast aluminum $1500
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 2443	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Oct 2021 4:31 pm Subject: Clinesmith
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 2443	Hey Nathan, I sent you a PM with my email address. I believe the one attached to my forum account is old and needs to be updated. Thanks, Gary
Topic: Clinesmith cast aluminum $1500
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 2443	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Oct 2021 4:21 pm Subject: Clinesmith
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 2443	Very cool. Send me a message with payment details. Thank you, Gary
Topic: Clinesmith cast aluminum $1500
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 2443	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Oct 2021 12:59 pm Subject: Clinesmith
Gary Meixner Replies: 6 Views: 2443	Hey Nathan, If it is still available and you are sure you want to sell it, I will take it. Gary Meixner
Topic: Two 12â€ cabinets vs 2 x 12 cabinet
Gary Meixner Replies: 14 Views: 3159	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Jun 2020 1:15 pm Subject: Two 12â€ cabinets vs 2 x 12 cabinet
Gary Meixner Replies: 14 Views: 3159	Forrest, This is kind of a long explaination but covers a lot of what you are asking about. I copied this off the forum some time ago - not sure of the author. Another thing to condsider is spe ...
Topic: Stringmaster Tone cap Replacement
Gary Meixner Replies: 1 Views: 832	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jul 2019 12:21 pm Subject: Stringmaster Tone cap Replacement
Gary Meixner Replies: 1 Views: 832	Hey All, I have 1956 Stringmaster, the tone control operates, but only has a minor effect on the tone. When turned down it acts more like a volume control. I am guessing the tone cap is the culprit ...
Topic: Stacking amps on top of each other
Gary Meixner Replies: 19 Views: 13653	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Jun 2017 4:29 pm Subject: Stacking amps on top of each other
Gary Meixner Replies: 19 Views: 13653	Gerald, Are you running the same signal through both amps - using them at the same time? When driving two speakers from the same source there is a definite difference in angle of dispersion between ...
Topic: Reso Coverplate Suggestions
Gary Meixner Replies: 11 Views: 3903	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2017 11:51 am Subject: Reso Coverplate Suggestions
Gary Meixner Replies: 11 Views: 3903	I ordered a Golden gate coverplate from Elderly ($60.00) for my guitar and can report the following: Made from nickle plated brass and looks good. It does seem to be a bit flimsy but still sturdy ...
Topic: please weigh in on this
Gary Meixner Replies: 9 Views: 3745	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2017 8:37 am Subject: please weigh in on this
Gary Meixner Replies: 9 Views: 3745	Gary, I love the tone and ease of playing on a 22 1/2" scale guitar. I think it would be worth pursuing. Most of us own a variety of instruments and that is part of the joy in playing the (non ...
Topic: My 8-string Reso C6 Tuning
Gary Meixner Replies: 15 Views: 6202	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2017 8:08 am Subject: My 8-string Reso C6 Tuning
Gary Meixner Replies: 15 Views: 6202	Nate, Very nice arrangement. I can't speak to the specifics of the string gauges but the chord voicings sound balanced and clear. Great playing! Gary Meixner
Topic: Reso Coverplate Suggestions
Gary Meixner Replies: 11 Views: 3903	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Feb 2017 5:31 pm Subject: Reso Coverplate Suggestions
Gary Meixner Replies: 11 Views: 3903	Does anyone have an opinion on the Golden Gate reso coverplates that Elderly sells? I need to find an affordable spider bridge style coverplate for a guitar I am building. Any suggestions are welcome ...
Topic: Need Assistance on Veneer Application
Gary Meixner Replies: 8 Views: 2165	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Feb 2017 10:08 am Subject: Need Assistance on Veneer Application
Gary Meixner Replies: 8 Views: 2165	Larry, Epoxy is good choice, WEST 105/205 or System Three General Purpose (or SilverTip Lam Resin). If you are planning on staining the veneer after it is applied you will want to avoid bleed throu ...