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I vote for her!
She's a proponent of our craft.

Best of luck to you Ben on your retirement, or not..
I just turned 75 this year and I'm semi anxious about playing my gigs for this year.
Darlene and I have both had our medical problems to reflect ...

Bump!

Such sad news. Lonnie was a really great guy and fine player.
RIP Big Ben!

I've been using my Stereo Steel Amp for about 12 years and I love it. It makes a very encompassing sound with both speakers. Very powerful and full. It has lots of variables with the controls to shape ...

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My RusLer came with the logo in the middle of the front apron, which, I never really liked.
After it started to curl and come off, I ...

I have an S-11 RusLer tuned to E-9th with the low E note 11 strimg. I chose that tuning because of Tom Brumley.
I use that low E for rock and roll / blues vamps. Also for low end power type chords. ...

I wish steel manufacturers would use replaceable changer top caps. Changer wear on top is a common issue and causes premature string breakage and oftentimes string buzzing.
Gregg,
My old ...

I can t count the amount times that people call it a keyboard or have no idea what I'm playing. And, I tried explaining what is it and some seem to get it while others are clueless about it. The peop ...

At 74, sometimes I FEEL like it's me. All the moving, setting up and breaking down and loading has aged me a lot in the last several years. I really need a dedicated roadie!

Thank you both.

Any I ask, please? What does the color knob do?

I've played a few free gigs in the past. We had been approached by club owners, promoters and people who wanted to have a live band venue. So,e of them were benefit shows to help someone or their fam ...

I've been playing my U-12 for 20 years set up to Jeff Newmans copedent, however, I used the standard ABC pedals. I lower my strings 4+8 on my RKR lever, which, frees up my left foot and knee to choose ...

Very well said Tony!
He will be missed by all of us.

I've never responded to any of these posts because I don't have an authentic answer to this tone question. However, after playing for near 50 years, I feel that your technique has a fair amount to wha ...

My first show was in 74'. And, boy was I in shock and awe, when, I saw it. I couldn't get my head straightened out for a week. I attended every show up until 2011. They were all quite the experience a ...

Thanks Jim. I couldn't seem to share that to the forum..

Bob Maickel, the founder and president of The Pedal Steel Guitar Association passed away last weekend. He had been in ill health lately and took a fall at his house and passed shortly after at the hos ...

Having literally no knowledge of pedal steels, I bought by first one in 1974. It was a Sho-Bud Maverick with 3+1. To me it's was the cats meow. So much to learn by myself. After finding more knowledge ...

Great gig, great band!

Thanks

Thank you!

Looking for tab to the intro to She's Acting Single by Gary Stewart.
Don't know why, but, I just can't figure it out.
Thanks!

At least once a year I remove all the strings and clean well and lube everything up lightly.
However, when I do change my strings, intermttingly as I do, I do it one at a time. I start with the firs ...

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Topic: Amanda Kate Ferris - "Pedal Steel"
John De Maille Replies: 7 Views: 1873	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 7 Apr 2024 11:03 am Subject: Amanda Kate Ferris - "Pedal Steel"
John De Maille Replies: 7 Views: 1873	I vote for her! She's a proponent of our craft.
Topic: Time for time off.
John De Maille Replies: 23 Views: 1260	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 4:10 pm Subject: Time for time off.
John De Maille Replies: 23 Views: 1260	Best of luck to you Ben on your retirement, or not.. I just turned 75 this year and I'm semi anxious about playing my gigs for this year. Darlene and I have both had our medical problems to reflect ...
Topic: Sho Bud D-12 for sale
John De Maille Replies: 2 Views: 1180	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Mar 2024 2:25 pm Subject: Sho Bud D-12 for sale
John De Maille Replies: 2 Views: 1180	Bump!
Topic: RIP Lonnie Bennett
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 2955	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 25 Mar 2024 11:21 am Subject: RIP Lonnie Bennett
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 2955	Such sad news. Lonnie was a really great guy and fine player. RIP Big Ben!
Topic: Walker Stereo Steel amp
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 2375	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Feb 2024 10:22 am Subject: Walker Stereo Steel amp
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 2375	I've been using my Stereo Steel Amp for about 12 years and I love it. It makes a very encompassing sound with both speakers. Very powerful and full. It has lots of variables with the controls to shape ...
Topic: Pedal Steel Guitar and Nameplates
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 2557	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jan 2024 1:51 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Guitar and Nameplates
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 2557	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/710_IMG_0154_1.jpg My RusLer came with the logo in the middle of the front apron, which, I never really liked. After it started to curl and come off, I ...
Topic: Low E string on SD-11
John De Maille Replies: 19 Views: 3470	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Nov 2023 5:04 pm Subject: Low E string on SD-11
John De Maille Replies: 19 Views: 3470	I have an S-11 RusLer tuned to E-9th with the low E note 11 strimg. I chose that tuning because of Tom Brumley. I use that low E for rock and roll / blues vamps. Also for low end power type chords. ...
Topic: 3rd string breakage at the changer finger
John De Maille Replies: 13 Views: 3129	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Nov 2023 9:37 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage at the changer finger
John De Maille Replies: 13 Views: 3129	I wish steel manufacturers would use replaceable changer top caps. Changer wear on top is a common issue and causes premature string breakage and oftentimes string buzzing. Gregg, My old ...
Topic: Steel player or keyboard?
John De Maille Replies: 26 Views: 67403	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Nov 2023 1:54 pm Subject: Steel player or keyboard?
John De Maille Replies: 26 Views: 67403	I can t count the amount times that people call it a keyboard or have no idea what I'm playing. And, I tried explaining what is it and some seem to get it while others are clueless about it. The peop ...
Topic: Who is the oldest steelplayer still playing in USA?
John De Maille Replies: 31 Views: 29214	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Oct 2023 3:32 pm Subject: Who is the oldest steelplayer still playing in USA?
John De Maille Replies: 31 Views: 29214	At 74, sometimes I FEEL like it's me. All the moving, setting up and breaking down and loading has aged me a lot in the last several years. I really need a dedicated roadie!
Topic: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 1948	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Oct 2023 4:16 pm Subject: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 1948	Thank you both.
Topic: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 1948	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Oct 2023 1:43 pm Subject: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 1948	Any I ask, please? What does the color knob do?
Topic: Race to the Bottom?
John De Maille Replies: 40 Views: 24813	Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 Oct 2023 11:05 pm Subject: Race to the Bottom?
John De Maille Replies: 40 Views: 24813	I've played a few free gigs in the past. We had been approached by club owners, promoters and people who wanted to have a live band venue. So,e of them were benefit shows to help someone or their fam ...
Topic: U12-curious
John De Maille Replies: 28 Views: 2303	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Sep 2023 11:26 am Subject: U12-curious
John De Maille Replies: 28 Views: 2303	I've been playing my U-12 for 20 years set up to Jeff Newmans copedent, however, I used the standard ABC pedals. I lower my strings 4+8 on my RKR lever, which, frees up my left foot and knee to choose ...
Topic: Bob Maickel
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28633	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 12 Sep 2023 11:36 am Subject: Bob Maickel
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28633	Very well said Tony! He will be missed by all of us.
Topic: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone
John De Maille Replies: 64 Views: 10118	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Sep 2023 1:02 pm Subject: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone
John De Maille Replies: 64 Views: 10118	I've never responded to any of these posts because I don't have an authentic answer to this tone question. However, after playing for near 50 years, I feel that your technique has a fair amount to wha ...
Topic: It's Labor Day Weekend And You Know What
John De Maille Replies: 6 Views: 1192	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Sep 2023 6:12 am Subject: It's Labor Day Weekend And You Know What
John De Maille Replies: 6 Views: 1192	My first show was in 74'. And, boy was I in shock and awe, when, I saw it. I couldn't get my head straightened out for a week. I attended every show up until 2011. They were all quite the experience a ...
Topic: Bob Maickel
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28633	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 5 Sep 2023 6:04 am Subject: Bob Maickel
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28633	Thanks Jim. I couldn't seem to share that to the forum..
Topic: Bob Maickel
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28633	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Aug 2023 4:08 pm Subject: Bob Maickel
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28633	Bob Maickel, the founder and president of The Pedal Steel Guitar Association passed away last weekend. He had been in ill health lately and took a fall at his house and passed shortly after at the hos ...
Topic: How did you decide?
John De Maille Replies: 27 Views: 3636	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Aug 2023 10:45 am Subject: How did you decide?
John De Maille Replies: 27 Views: 3636	Having literally no knowledge of pedal steels, I bought by first one in 1974. It was a Sho-Bud Maverick with 3+1. To me it's was the cats meow. So much to learn by myself. After finding more knowledge ...
Topic: Country Express, Big Indian, NY
John De Maille Replies: 1 Views: 1566	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 5 Aug 2023 10:16 am Subject: Country Express, Big Indian, NY
John De Maille Replies: 1 Views: 1566	Great gig, great band!
Topic: She's Acting Single
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2023 6:04 pm Subject: She's Acting Single
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063	Thanks
Topic: She's Acting Single
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2023 3:57 pm Subject: She's Acting Single
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063	Thank you!
Topic: She's Acting Single
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2023 10:44 am Subject: She's Acting Single
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063	Looking for tab to the intro to She's Acting Single by Gary Stewart. Don't know why, but, I just can't figure it out. Thanks!
Topic: Maintenance quiestions.
John De Maille Replies: 20 Views: 1396	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2023 9:23 am Subject: Maintenance quiestions.
John De Maille Replies: 20 Views: 1396	At least once a year I remove all the strings and clean well and lube everything up lightly. However, when I do change my strings, intermttingly as I do, I do it one at a time. I start with the firs ...