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 Topic: Lynn Stafford RIP |
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| John McClung Replies: 38 Views: 1400 |
 Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 21 Apr 2024 12:33 pm Subject: Lynn Stafford RIP |
| So sorry to lose such a nice man, and talented member of the psg family I had a very nice visit with Lynn and Kathy on Feb. 4, along with his pal Harley James and Seattle steel tech Patrick Timmins, w ... | |
| Topic: Alternates to blue Herco thumbpicks? |
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| John McClung Replies: 12 Views: 1158 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Apr 2024 7:05 pm Subject: Alternates to blue Herco thumbpicks? |
| The only Dunlop blue Herco thumbpicks I can find on Amazon now are a box of 50 shipping from the UK for $66. Is there a better source nowadays? Are the red Delrin ones on Amazon the same size and over ... | |
| Topic: Jeff Newman RIP 20 yrs. |
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| John McClung Replies: 11 Views: 1137 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 7 Apr 2024 7:21 pm Subject: Jeff Newman RIP 20 yrs. |
| Sad anniversary. I remember the shock and grief I felt hearing that news. I'd chatted with him just days before at that year's TSGA show. | |
| Topic: E9: Hank Devito's intro to "Seven Year Ache." |
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| John McClung Replies: 5 Views: 1329 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 24 Mar 2024 3:18 pm Subject: E9: Hank Devito's intro to "Seven Year Ache." |
| You need a vintage 2-string Ebow to cop that intro. A friend of mine has a working one, email me if you're interested. As rare as these are, expect a corresponding asking price.
That line was only ... |
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| Topic: Speedy West Low Buck Homage Guitar |
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| John McClung Replies: 20 Views: 1501 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Mar 2024 3:15 pm Subject: Speedy West Low Buck Homage Guitar |
| At least it's not Comic Sans. Horrors!
I also agree with David Ellison's assessment: hand lettered most likely. |
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| Topic: The Mystery Shim |
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| John McClung Replies: 24 Views: 1746 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Mar 2024 3:11 pm Subject: The Mystery Shim |
That could be a bread clip, Doug. Maybe the former owner enjoyed sandwiches while practicing.  |
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| Topic: Rhythm track for Blue Jade? |
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| John McClung Replies: 4 Views: 487 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 20 Mar 2024 10:02 am Subject: Rhythm track for Blue Jade? |
| NEVER MIND! Just realized I have the track from Jay Dee's "From Where I Sit" CD.
Has anyone created a good rhythm track for Big E's "Blue Jade"? I'd like to make that a tune for ... |
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| Topic: large knob tuning wrenches |
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| John McClung Replies: 6 Views: 569 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 13 Mar 2024 4:09 pm Subject: large knob tuning wrenches |
| Michael Yahl, both of the 3/16" big wrenches are shown as out of stock on your site. Can you confirm that is true, or if they are perhaps back in stock as of 3-13-24? Thanks, have a couple of stu ... | |
| Topic: MAKING or selling NEW parts for Steel Guitars? Post HERE |
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| John McClung Replies: 7 Views: 6077 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 13 Mar 2024 1:59 pm Subject: MAKING or selling NEW parts for Steel Guitars? Post HERE |
| Barry Coker made some very nice Zumsteel bell cranks for me. Good price and great service! | |
| Topic: Gary Carter's 'Cold, Cold Heart' |
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| John McClung Replies: 20 Views: 2409 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 18 Feb 2024 6:27 pm Subject: Gary Carter's 'Cold, Cold Heart' |
| Dale, Roger, et al:
My advice to students for transcribing steel parts is learn to sing whatever sticks out as the song melody or the key note in a riff. Those notes will be a big help in revealing ... |
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| Topic: Players in Alaska? |
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| John McClung Replies: 6 Views: 843 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Feb 2024 6:12 pm Subject: Players in Alaska? |
| Any steel players living in or near Anchorage or Juneau? I have a new online student from up there, I'd like to have her connect in person with a player up there, show her the basic ropes. She's a new ... | |
| Topic: Where'd I get this thumb pick? |
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| John McClung Replies: 11 Views: 1391 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Dec 2023 2:20 pm Subject: Where'd I get this thumb pick? |
| I had and loved those picks, but they sure wore down fast. They had a longer "tongue" and that helped with hand positioning for Newman style palm blocking. Still happy with Blue Hercos. | |
| Topic: Question/help!! Rock, blues et |
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| John McClung Replies: 15 Views: 1873 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Dec 2023 2:16 pm Subject: Question/help!! Rock, blues et |
| Hey Scott, long time no talk. My fave position for blues lines: 2 back from an open chord, pedals A+B down, string 7-6-5-4 are a 4-note minor 7. easy to wiggle around in that region for other good not ... | |
| Topic: Webb amp |
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| John McClung Replies: 9 Views: 3478 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 7 Dec 2023 8:55 pm Subject: Webb amp |
| This Webb has looks AND tone! I love my black Webb. | |
| Topic: John McClung lessons |
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| John McClung Replies: 12 Views: 12680 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 5 Dec 2023 12:33 pm Subject: John McClung lessons |
| David, thanks for your kind words!
If you're new to pedal steel, my true goal is to show you the PROCESS that will get you on the road to playing professionally, surviving and thriving on the bands ... |
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| Topic: Bobbe Seymour |
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| John McClung Replies: 30 Views: 28499 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Dec 2023 12:09 pm Subject: Bobbe Seymour |
| I never formally met Bobbe, but passed by him at an 80s ISGC. Barely noticed him, but was gobsmacked by the very tall and gorgeous blonde on his arm! | |
| Topic: Wanted: Pedal Steel LPs |
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| John McClung Replies: 4 Views: 1238 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 28 Nov 2023 8:08 pm Subject: Wanted: Pedal Steel LPs |
| Andrew, hit me up with what you're looking for: steelguitarlessons@earthlink.net | |
| Topic: Mullen PRP - a pleasant surprise |
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| John McClung Replies: 6 Views: 4083 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Nov 2023 8:05 pm Subject: Mullen PRP - a pleasant surprise |
| Hey Landon and Dave, where you guys located? I just teach steel these days, living in Littlerock, south of Tumwater. PRP Mullen D12 9+10; Zumsteel S12 7+7; Rittenberry SD12 8+5. Webb amp, Stereo Steel ... | |
| Topic: Please close. Thank you! |
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| John McClung Replies: 1 Views: 726 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 28 Nov 2023 7:57 pm Subject: Please close. Thank you! |
| If you can find one, the Brisco Bud is a huge upgrade of the Carter Starter, just had a student in my studio with one, all the knee lever stop issues fixed, solid guitar and great price! | |
| Topic: '93 Mullen PRP D-10 8x6 lower price SOLD |
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| John McClung Replies: 23 Views: 8632 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Nov 2023 7:46 pm Subject: '93 Mullen PRP D-10 8x6 lower price SOLD |
| That's the twin of my 1991 PRP D12!
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| Topic: Beautiful Intro Lick |
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| John McClung Replies: 17 Views: 8018 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Nov 2023 7:34 pm Subject: Beautiful Intro Lick |
| That's a great counterpoint lick! | |
| Topic: Hilton Volume Pedal, price reduced |
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| John McClung Replies: 4 Views: 2118 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 13 Nov 2023 12:02 am Subject: Hilton Volume Pedal, price reduced |
| Jeremy, that's a classic Hilton that still had tone and off-point controls, now eliminated because so many players didn't understand how to properly use them, so Keith did away with them and reduced p ... | |
| Topic: gone |
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| John McClung Replies: 11 Views: 5607 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Nov 2023 11:50 pm Subject: gone |
| Hey Dennis, I'd recommend getting some light on guitar fronts. I'll bet that guitar's design would really look amazing if it wasn't lit by just overhead room lighting. I'm also an avid hobbyist photog ... | |
| Topic: Funny T-shirt Alert - 30% Off |
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| John McClung Replies: 1 Views: 759 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 10 Nov 2023 5:09 pm Subject: Funny T-shirt Alert - 30% Off |
| Next run, Alan, try: Pedal Steel = Sex Appeal! More affirmative statement... 🙃 | |
| Topic: Chris Stapleton CMA Awards |
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| John McClung Replies: 17 Views: 6605 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 10 Nov 2023 5:04 pm Subject: Chris Stapleton CMA Awards |
| Great to see Paul, just wish he'd been given some solo time! | |
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