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  Topic: Jeff Au Hoy
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 4
Views: 2687

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 8 May 2019 5:42 pm   Subject: Jeff Au Hoy
Jeff, I heard it was now a modified tricone
  Topic: Kalama Koanui
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 9
Views: 2630

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 2 Apr 2019 11:55 am   Subject: Kalama Koanui
Here are a couple clips of Kalama playing steel at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Hes playing an 8 string Guyatone tuned to A6. He usually plays a fender dual 6 but one of the pickups went out on him.

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  Topic: 7 String Lap Steels...tell me more!
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 29
Views: 9229

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 24 Nov 2018 1:03 am   Subject: 7 String Lap Steels...tell me more!
Here’s a picture of my 7 string John Morton tricone and a 7 string Bakelite.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/10050_5A437038A4A44DE091941A1E68E21A80_1.jpg
https://bb.steelguitar ...
  Topic: Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 7
Views: 2425

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 23 Nov 2018 5:05 pm   Subject: Hawaiian Steel Guitar
If Jeff isn't playing steel at the Aulani Luau its probably Casey Olsen. Jeff is also at the hula mound or Halekulani House without a Key on Tuesdays. Monday evening from 5-7 Theres music outside the ...
  Topic: From lap steel to tricone...tuning recommendations?
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 13
Views: 2790

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 24 May 2018 10:25 am   Subject: From lap steel to tricone...tuning recommendations?
I just recently strung up a tricone I bought to Jules ah see C6 tuning minus the low C. I used the same string gauges of my stringmaster and it came out great. I talked to Bobby Ingano and Jeff Au Hoy ...
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 24 May 2018 10:10 am   Subject: Tricone repair
I wanted to thank everyone for their help and advice. I got some new strings and tuned her up and everything plays nicely. I went a little to big on the 7th string so have a low floppy Bb. I suppose I ...
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 22 May 2018 10:14 am   Subject: Tricone repair
Ben,
didnt see the pictures before. That is a beautiful guitar!
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 22 May 2018 9:54 am   Subject: Tricone repair
John,
Feel free to share your knowledge when ever you want. Im sure your knowledge far surpasses mine and im always willing to learn. Im just an I.T guy with an addiction of buying instruments lo ...
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 May 2018 10:52 pm   Subject: Tricone repair
Thanks for all the ideas. I did reach out to a machine shop. I’m going to take the guitar to him one day so he can get a better idea if he can repair it or not.

John,
I used the conta ...
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 May 2018 3:03 pm   Subject: Tricone repair
Ben, I did a bunch of searching after I purchased it to find the maker and I did find a picture of the guitar on his website. I reached out to see if he would do a repair but haven't heard back. I hav ...
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 May 2018 1:17 pm   Subject: Tricone repair
Thanks David, Ill try and reach out to them and see what they say. id like to get some different gauge strings on it to see how it holds up.
  Topic: Tricone repair
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 15
Views: 4322

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 May 2018 11:19 am   Subject: Tricone repair
I recently purchased a tricone guitar that has a crack between the body and the top under the tail piece. Im not sure the gauge of strings currently on it but they are pretty heavy. I don't know if th ...
  Topic: Replacing tuner buttons on my RIck Model B?
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 16
Views: 2914

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 Nov 2017 1:54 pm   Subject: Replacing tuner buttons on my RIck Model B?
I did mine like a weekend warrior, just wanted to be able to restring it. im sure with time and patience it'll come out great which ever method you choose
  Topic: Replacing tuner buttons on my RIck Model B?
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 16
Views: 2914

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 Nov 2017 9:34 am   Subject: Replacing tuner buttons on my RIck Model B?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/10050_IMG_3673_2.jpg

you can see the part of the tuning button that melted here



http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/10050_IMG_3678_1.jpg
  Topic: Replacing tuner buttons on my RIck Model B?
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 16
Views: 2914

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 Nov 2017 9:28 am   Subject: Replacing tuner buttons on my RIck Model B?
I Bought some buttons from Stewmac to replace on a Rickenbacker Ace. The first one I tried I used the torch and heated the shaft before pressing the new head on and it melted a little of the bottom of ...
  Topic: Rickenbacher "The Speaker" Amplifier
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 7
Views: 3095

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 27 Sep 2017 11:44 am   Subject: Rickenbacher "The Speaker" Amplifier
I was lucky enough to buy a ACE and M10 combo off of ebay for a pretty good price. The amp needed a little solder work and the guitar had a dead pickup. Both are working now and sound great together. ...
  Topic: Tapa Room Tapes COMPLETE + Tau Moe BBC
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 104
Views: 43750

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 Sep 2017 11:49 am   Subject: Tapa Room Tapes COMPLETE + Tau Moe BBC
Thanks so much Basil. Ive been searching for these for a while. I love Jules Ah see chord fills.
  Topic: Tapa Room Tapes COMPLETE + Tau Moe BBC
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 104
Views: 43750

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 20 Sep 2017 9:48 am   Subject: Tapa Room Tapes COMPLETE + Tau Moe BBC
Basil,
looks like I was late for the boat.. story of my life. would it be possible to repost the links if you have time? I would love to give these a listen.
  Topic: Has Hawaii dis-owned the Steel Guitar?
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 77
Views: 25252

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 20 Sep 2017 9:47 am   Subject: Has Hawaii dis-owned the Steel Guitar?
Although the Ukulele wasn't made in Hawaii I think it has been the gateway instrument for a lot of Hawaiian musicians. as a drummer at a young age I was not very into Hawaiian music, and there was an ...
  Topic: Jb6 steel guitar rickenbaker
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 6
Views: 3562

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 2 Apr 2017 10:59 pm   Subject: Jb6 steel guitar rickenbaker
Judd, I have a friend who is interested. If you could tell me what it would cost shipped to Hawaii.[/i]
  Topic: Jb6 steel guitar rickenbaker
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 6
Views: 3562

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 2 Apr 2017 10:50 pm   Subject: Jb6 steel guitar rickenbaker
Judd, I have a friend who is interested. If you could tell me what it would cost shipped to Hawaii.[/i]
  Topic: Fender D8 stringmaster
Josei Alfonsi

Replies: 3
Views: 2537

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 1 Apr 2017 4:36 pm   Subject: Fender D8 stringmaster
Im interested if youre willing to ship to Hawaii.
 
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