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 Topic: Nuages and Herb Remington on Raising the Bar |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 10 Views: 756 |
 Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 3 Apr 2024 6:20 am Subject: Nuages |
| Wow! VERY nicely done and a great inspiration. | |
| Topic: Favorite 8 string lap steel pickup for a fat mid range sound |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 10 Views: 742 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Mar 2024 9:12 am Subject: Lap Steel Mids |
| All good responses...
A couple of thoughts... Bob Allen, working with Steeltronics, has begun installing a bespoke lap steel pickup with an emphasis on improved mids. I can testify comfortably ... |
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| Topic: Free Collectible mandolin string packets |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 2 Views: 526 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 23 Mar 2024 8:51 am Subject: Free Collectible mandolin string packets |
| I acquired an old mandolin case in a junk pile cleanout of an attic. These string packets were in the case and I was reluctant to throw them out just because they had a great old look.
(I know they ... |
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| Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 925 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Mar 2024 1:05 pm Subject: Shipping for strings |
| Thank you Howard... your numbers match what I found. My frustration comes from the shipping choices offered by vendors.
A package of coiled strings will easily fit in a padded (or unpadded) envelop ... |
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| Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 925 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Mar 2024 11:07 am Subject: Shipping kills experimenting |
| Goldtone shipping for one set of 8 strings =$10.50
I might have fallen off the turnip truck, but I seriously doubt that a package of strings via USPS costs $10.50. Next time I'm at Guitar Cente ... |
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| Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 925 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Mar 2024 1:02 pm Subject: Just Strings |
| Well...just looked up Just Strings .030 single string - $2.28. I could live with that...
Shipping = $7.95! Disappointed. |
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| Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 925 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Mar 2024 12:50 pm Subject: Strings |
| Thanks Miles and Howard.
I should have suspected that they'd have to be custom made up since I couldn't find a set anywhere for an acoustic 8. Mike Lester |
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| Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 925 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Mar 2024 7:12 am Subject: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings |
| Please recommend an 8 string reso string set for G6.
I'm finding a lot of sets for lap steel - but they're not wound for acoustic guitar. The set I put on this guitar was a lap steel set and may be ... |
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| Topic: Could lap steels use a built-in handle? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 14 Views: 910 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Mar 2024 9:36 am Subject: Lap steel |
| I transport it in a 61 key keyboard gig bag that I modified by adding 2 1/2" of rigid foam and fuzzy material spray glued to a 1/4" plywood sheet that is double sided carpet taped to the bot ... | |
| Topic: Could lap steels use a built-in handle? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 14 Views: 910 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Mar 2024 6:59 am Subject: Lap steel 'handle' |
| Bob Allen built this for me out of rock ash. It weighs 13 lbs and is 6 1/2" wide. Was very difficult to pick up one handed from flat on the floor. This goofy handle really helped - plus, it's gen ... | |
| Topic: Could lap steels use a built-in handle? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 14 Views: 910 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Mar 2024 6:25 pm Subject: Funny you should mention this... |
| A few weeks ago I received a new lap steel that is quite heavy and wider than my hand can grip to pick it up when it's flat on the floor.
I play lap steel and fiddle in the band and switch between ... |
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| Topic: Are 8 string resos supposed to have an 8 string spider? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 502 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Mar 2024 7:30 am Subject: Are 8 string resos supposed to have an 8 string spider? |
| I have an 8 string reso that has a 'clunky' low string.
Trying to explore why, I note that the bridge inserts overhang the spider channel on both ends by roughly 1/4". I'm sure that the sp ... |
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| Topic: Yamaha THR10X Modeling Amp - w/ batteries |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 1 Views: 369 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 4 Mar 2024 7:24 pm Subject: Yamaha THR10X |
| Free Shipping to CONUS | |
| Topic: Yamaha THR10X Modeling Amp - w/ batteries |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 1 Views: 369 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 24 Feb 2024 9:42 am Subject: Yamaha THR10X Modeling Amp - w/ batteries |
| Free Shipping CONUS
This retro looking amp is very useful. It's got a much bigger voice than it looks and is great for a practice or small room amp (of course it can be mic'd). The modeling feat ... |
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| Topic: Would you use a toilet seat frame for a stand? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 14 Views: 1505 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Feb 2024 11:04 am Subject: Rolling toilet |
I'd be a little afraid that people might also assume I drive a Yugo.  |
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| Topic: Bob Allen Melbert 2024 lap steel demo |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 561 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 17 Feb 2024 10:57 am Subject: Melbert Master |
| I think it sounds good too. Here's a full length photo.
Note that there is a fair sized gap between the bridge and the controls. I asked Bob to build this on an extended blank. At the time I ha ... |
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| Topic: Surgical tube? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 1044 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Feb 2024 11:32 am Subject: Whichever one of you is magical - thanks! |
| This is true on my Mother's grave...
Last night before playing a gig I was walking toward the bandstand and spotted this piece of soft tubing on the floor. There were five other musicians tuning up ... |
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| Topic: Bob Allen Melbert 2024 lap steel demo |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 561 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 14 Feb 2024 3:25 pm Subject: Bob Allen Melbert 2024 lap steel demo |
| I received my Master Model lap steel last week and thought some might want to hear it. The specs are in the video so I won't repeat them here.
I'm playing these samples through a Positive Grid Spar ... |
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| Topic: Surgical tube? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 1044 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Feb 2024 1:20 pm Subject: Surgical tube |
| Thanks for the responses so far...
I believe the stuff is surgical tubing - I think it's the same tube used in slingshots. It's very soft and stretchy and was on this capo when I bought it years ag ... |
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| Topic: Surgical tube? |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 12 Views: 1044 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Feb 2024 9:39 am Subject: Surgical tube? |
| Digging through an little used box of junk I found my old LENO capo. I'm pretty sure I sidelined it because the rubber tube wore out.
Does anyone have a piece of surgical tube (it looks like 1/4&q ... |
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| Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 SOLD donation to follow |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 7 Views: 2794 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Nov 2023 7:50 am Subject: ttt |
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| Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 SOLD donation to follow |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 7 Views: 2794 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 Nov 2023 6:03 pm Subject: Triple 8 |
| Interested? We DO want to sell it. | |
| Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 SOLD donation to follow |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 7 Views: 2794 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Nov 2023 7:45 am Subject: Fender triple |
| New lower price. | |
| Topic: Great pickin |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 3776 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 7 Nov 2023 2:26 pm Subject: Andy Wood |
| These two super players collaborate fairly often. It's clear that they enjoy each others talents.
Andy has a YouTube channel where he goes live every Tuesday. |
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| Topic: Fender Custom Triple 8 SOLD donation to follow |
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| Michael Lester Replies: 7 Views: 2794 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Nov 2023 7:49 am Subject: Triple 8 |
| Still available. | |
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