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  Topic: P/P Pickup 'Open' ?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 11
Views: 548

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 18 Mar 2024 4:31 am   Subject: P/P Pickup 'Open' ?
I played through an Emmons pickup for many years struggling with the thin tone until I found out that the pickup was open!
  Topic: John David Call's Shobud
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 31
Views: 19813

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 17 Mar 2024 11:15 am   Subject: John David Call's Shobud
Lots of vinyl including HQ conversions of PPL on Youtube with great tone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyBO5umj6_Q&list=PLz6cAheObZcjDL36pv5GfOTsI0pwnt-n2
  Topic: Seeking recommendations for pedal pulls for C6 licks on E9
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 13
Views: 832

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 15 Mar 2024 4:52 am   Subject: Seeking recommendations for pedal pulls for C6 licks on E9
Lots can be done with a standard E9th tuning. Lot's of ideas, tabs and sound files here:

https://www.gregcutshaw.com/C6th%20On%20E9th/C6th%20On%20E9th.html

and a few more here:

https://www.g ...
  Topic: New Sierra Day
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 27
Views: 1436

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 8 Mar 2024 5:36 am   Subject: New Sierra Day
Welcome to the club! Great looking guitar and thanks for posting.
  Topic: Got Any Pictures Of Your First Year Playing Lap Steel???
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 15
Views: 1504

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 8 Feb 2024 2:43 pm   Subject: Got Any Pictures Of Your First Year Playing Lap Steel???
This is me at age 14 playing a Martin electric guitar. In the background is my Carvin 8 string steel guitar. It came without legs but I added them later with a kit from Carvin.


https://www.gre ...
  Topic: amp hiss
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 11
Views: 1659

PostForum Section: Recording   Posted: 8 Feb 2024 5:55 am   Subject: amp hiss
It's all about signal to noise ratio. Set the amp's volume high enough that the guitar's volume is well above the hiss. Edit out the hiss in passages where the mic is hot but the guitar is not playing ...
  Topic: Excel Superb U-12 - swapping E levers to left leg.
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 9
Views: 1089

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 8 Feb 2024 5:51 am   Subject: Excel Superb U-12 - swapping E levers to left leg.
I've made a ton of changes to my Excels and getting the pull rods threaded back into those threaded plastic pieces is a piece of cake. On all of my Excels, the pull rod is slightly tapered on the end ...
  Topic: New image Hilton pedal with reverb
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 35
Views: 3663

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 7 Feb 2024 5:34 am   Subject: New image Hilton pedal with reverb
A future version with Android/IOS phone control would negate the need to reach down to make adjustments. It would also allow for more adjustment parameters with less knobs. I have one effect unit th ...
  Topic: Wtb shipping box for super pro
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 8
Views: 628

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 29 Jan 2024 12:38 pm   Subject: Wtb shipping box for super pro
I get either sheets of cardboard or pieces from large boxes and bend them using a 4' ruler then pound the edges with a hammer and they come out great. The sheets are usually double walled industrial ...
  Topic: Curly Chalker played standard guitar
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 7
Views: 664

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 29 Jan 2024 7:26 am   Subject: Curly Chalker played standard guitar
Someone on here many years ago posted a picture of Curly playing standard guitar in a hotel lounge band while in town for a concert gig.
  Topic: Transitioning to D 13 Last Minute Advice?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 17
Views: 1584

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 26 Jan 2024 10:26 am   Subject: Transitioning to D 13 Last Minute Advice?
Pete, my latest D13 copedant is on this Sierra page:

https://www.gregcutshaw.com/Sierra%20Single%2012%20D13%20Keyless/Sierra%20Single%2012%20D13%20Keyless.html

I can play the Day setup fine on t ...
  Topic: Steel guitarist with Patsy Cline on Glenn Reeves Show 1963
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 5
Views: 758

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 26 Jan 2024 10:16 am   Subject: Steel guitarist with Patsy Cline on Glenn Reeves Show 1963
Walter Hayne on the actual recording. Looks a bit like Jack Evins on steel in the video.
  Topic: Newbie, Looking for a few troubleshooting pointers
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 7
Views: 779

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 21 Jan 2024 12:40 pm   Subject: Newbie, Looking for a few troubleshooting pointers
I never had any luck finding the right Tri-Flo locally.

Grainger stocks it as does Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Tri-Flow-TFC20027-Superior-Lubricator-Blister/dp/B000CCML7G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OAL ...
  Topic: the Little Darlin' sound...
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 36
Views: 16228

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 19 Jan 2024 1:43 pm   Subject: the Little Darlin' sound...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tztst6RmxQI

Lloyd's solo start at 1:13 and uses a few Weldon/Hal riffs.
  Topic: B - Bb LKV examples?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 12
Views: 1160

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 19 Jan 2024 7:32 am   Subject: B - Bb LKV examples?
Look here:

https://www.gregcutshaw.com/C6th%20On%20E9th/C6th%20On%20E9th.html

Many examples but start with "Diminished chord using split tuning on string 5" in the tab files section.
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  Topic: Am I mentally ill?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 38
Views: 3092

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 18 Jan 2024 7:43 am   Subject: Am I mentally ill?
It's been said a lot recently but D13 covers all of E9th, C6 and most of the non-pedal stuff. Stick with that and work on technique and muscle memory for the new grips. The bar slants for non-pedal a ...
  Topic: Crawford Cluster?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 5
Views: 894

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 15 Jan 2024 6:35 pm   Subject: Crawford Cluster?
I played Jimmy's guitar at his house/shop for about 10 minutes. Back then I didn't know enough to evaluate the setup. What really struck me though was how smooth and easy the knee levers actuated.
  Topic: Transitioning to D 13 Last Minute Advice?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 17
Views: 1584

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 15 Jan 2024 6:33 pm   Subject: Transitioning to D 13 Last Minute Advice?
You have to be able to actuate all the left knee levers and all 8 floor pedals simultaneously at times. Onmy D13 guitars I have the mid point of the left knee levers centered over the 3rd floor pedal ...
  Topic: Crawford Cluster?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 5
Views: 894

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 15 Jan 2024 11:53 am   Subject: Crawford Cluster?
From an old John Macy post:

Keep ing mind 2nd string is tuned to D

LKL Front G#'s to G
LKL Rear E's to F
LKV B's to B Flat (though mine is now low G# to B)
LKR Front 2nd string D to C#
Low G ...
  Topic: Buddy Emmons' version of Hold it?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 2
Views: 575

PostForum Section: Steel on the Web   Posted: 14 Jan 2024 2:35 pm   Subject: Buddy Emmons' version of Hold it?
https://www.gregcutshaw.com/Samples/Hold%20It.mp3
  Topic: Suggestions for a second guitar
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 6
Views: 1044

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 8 Jan 2024 3:57 pm   Subject: Suggestions for a second guitar
My Excels cover the vintage Sho-Bud tone quite well IMHO with the right EQ settings but do have more sustain along with better mechanics. If you lived closer to me you could come check them out!
  Topic: Suggestions for a second guitar
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 6
Views: 1044

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 8 Jan 2024 11:02 am   Subject: Suggestions for a second guitar
Compact and light would apply to the new Excel Robostar guitar:

https://www.gregcutshaw.com/Excel%20Robostar/Excel%20Robostar.html

Although for a practice room stationary guitar almost anything ...
  Topic: Weight of the MSA Legend D-10
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 6
Views: 1969

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 7 Jan 2024 11:57 am   Subject: Weight of the MSA Legend D-10
Kiver Definition & Meaning

https://www.yourdictionary.com › kiver
Kiver definition: (archaic, dialect) Cover..

Now I know!
  Topic: Studio Projects Condensor Mic & Mic Pre Amp (SOLD)
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 3
Views: 646

PostForum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories   Posted: 7 Jan 2024 11:14 am   Subject: Studio Projects Condensor Mic & Mic Pre Amp (SOLD)
I have two of these. Best preamp under $1000. Totally quiet and will give you hiss free recordings when placed between any mic and e.g. a Zoom, Yamaha or other recorder with budget preamps. Also has ...
  Topic: B-Blender Source?
Greg Cutshaw

Replies: 7
Views: 1511

PostForum Section: Almost a Steel Guitar   Posted: 5 Jan 2024 11:29 am   Subject: B-Blender Source?
https://b-blender.com/ (2021 status)

I was sure you meant Bender until I looked up Blander! And I'm pretty sure you've all the stuff I've posted below.

From here:

https://www.gretsch-talk.c ...
 
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