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I was watching some Merle Travis brushing up my guitar skills and then thought of Sneaky Pete Kleinow so had to give it a go. There is another vid of sound only but seeing is always best but quality ...

I wonder how many more people have aquired Remington steel guitars since this last post. I must say that I still love mine. Not sure of the year but I think its about 1991 judging by the emblem bein ...

Personally I prefer lap steel to pedal. I was listening to Tommy White playing "That Girl Who Waits On Tables" and thought I may as well have a go on lap steel. C6 Tuning.

https://www.y ...

Here's wishing you all seasons greetings and a good new year. Yes I know - a bit early but very busy getting xmas shows done for FRH Radio and of course my weekly swing show as the Voice of the UK.
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I have spent lots of money over the years with guitar pickups, replacing them and then eventually putting the originals back. My advice is to stick with what you have. Every player has a different e ...

I was very surprised watching a YouTube video of Tommy White at a country concert, and a member of the audience asked "What is that instrument there?" and pointing to the steel guitar. No d ...

Will there be any eight string versions?

I have both high and low pedals and on the lap steel can use either. With the big one, if my knee is up against the guitar I just slide it forward. I also have a Sho-Bud 6139 pedal steel, and if usi ...

Woke up to snow this morning so took retreat in the den.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYr8PwkxuWE

If you want a song to test your slanting skills - then look no further.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhz6QASr9p0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2JHaFiatRLKxFqTf-An8iQInzGK0zA5yhIn_U_eTR8DbF ...

The method I have used for years on all my guitars and steels is as follows. I pass the string through the tailpiece and pull tight. Then at the tuner end I bend the end of the string at 90 degrees ...

My main tuning for lap steel is C6 8 string although I do have an E13 to hand. My advice would be to pick a tuning and milk it for all it's worth. You will be surprised at what is there with slants ...

Thanks for the comments.

Dave - Yes that is a Remington and very lucky to have it. As far as I know it is the only one in the UK. Slants took a bit of getting used to after the National as the sc ...

For the past couple of years people have been asking for a live version of my adaptation of "Nightlife" for C6 lap steel so here it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjOXJ26iNt0

This one I did on 8 string high G C6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psf8weaEh3Y

Thanks for your hard work Bruce but I had already found it in the same book. I did mention it earlier and finished with the caption "Case Closed". Once again thanks.

Jerry - I don't know if you are aware but you can buy a small tape player very cheaply that will plug in to your computer and convert to MP3. Costs between 10-20 US dollars.

Jerry.

I am really glad you told me the original title. I had been searching for the title on Toms version as he was shown as composer. I have a number of jazz books here and of course it did not ...

Jerry you are a hero. The bridge was the part I was after. I could just about hear changes in the background but all other instruments doing a run down over the top which to my ear was a bit confusi ...

Anyone got a chord sheet for Lupus # 1 by Tom Morrell?

A couple of nights ago I wrote a small piece showing two examples of Leon McAuliffes E13. However, - whilst the first piece of tab showed up OK, the second would not translate. I had better success ...

This is what happens when you have two guitars laying around. One set up in my den and the other in the kitchen/diner next to my computer. The Remington E13 has an E at the top which is usual but my N ...

Trust me. Now you know why I am not charging. Thanks for that mate - you are right. I hope that's the only error. Tabbing skills are not that great.

Here you go boys, give this a try

Moonlight Serenade Key F 4/4
Leon McAuliffe E ...

Sorry boys but I have not got a clue how to set anything up for people to pay me money and I would feel I was cheating the steel community if I charged. The only way it would give me pleasure is to l ...

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Topic: Cannon Ball Rag
Mick Hearn Replies: 0 Views: 326	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2024 1:23 am Subject: Cannon Ball Rag
Mick Hearn Replies: 0 Views: 326	I was watching some Merle Travis brushing up my guitar skills and then thought of Sneaky Pete Kleinow so had to give it a go. There is another vid of sound only but seeing is always best but quality ...
Topic: Remington Steel
Mick Hearn Replies: 14 Views: 5757	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Aug 2022 12:58 am Subject: Remington Steel
Mick Hearn Replies: 14 Views: 5757	I wonder how many more people have aquired Remington steel guitars since this last post. I must say that I still love mine. Not sure of the year but I think its about 1991 judging by the emblem bein ...
Topic: Do I really need pedals?
Mick Hearn Replies: 21 Views: 4467	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jul 2022 1:21 pm Subject: Do I really need pedals?
Mick Hearn Replies: 21 Views: 4467	Personally I prefer lap steel to pedal. I was listening to Tommy White playing "That Girl Who Waits On Tables" and thought I may as well have a go on lap steel. C6 Tuning. https://www.y ...
Topic: "Sleigh Ride" - Xmas instrumental
Mick Hearn Replies: 5 Views: 2563	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Nov 2021 1:42 pm Subject: "Sleigh Ride" - Xmas instrumental
Mick Hearn Replies: 5 Views: 2563	Here's wishing you all seasons greetings and a good new year. Yes I know - a bit early but very busy getting xmas shows done for FRH Radio and of course my weekly swing show as the Voice of the UK. ...
Topic: Remington Steelmaster Owners
Mick Hearn Replies: 15 Views: 3408	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Feb 2021 8:19 am Subject: Remington Steelmaster Owners
Mick Hearn Replies: 15 Views: 3408	I have spent lots of money over the years with guitar pickups, replacing them and then eventually putting the originals back. My advice is to stick with what you have. Every player has a different e ...
Topic: It's a lapsteel, not a steel guitar...
Mick Hearn Replies: 60 Views: 7853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2020 2:38 pm Subject: It's a lapsteel, not a steel guitar...
Mick Hearn Replies: 60 Views: 7853	I was very surprised watching a YouTube video of Tommy White at a country concert, and a member of the audience asked "What is that instrument there?" and pointing to the steel guitar. No d ...
Topic: SkyLiner Show and Tell -- Requested Video Added
Mick Hearn Replies: 18 Views: 2254	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2020 12:27 am Subject: SkyLiner Show and Tell -- Requested Video Added
Mick Hearn Replies: 18 Views: 2254	Will there be any eight string versions?
Topic: low or high volume pedal?
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 2105	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Dec 2020 8:57 am Subject: low or high volume pedal?
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 2105	I have both high and low pedals and on the lap steel can use either. With the big one, if my knee is up against the guitar I just slide it forward. I also have a Sho-Bud 6139 pedal steel, and if usi ...
Topic: "That Girl Who Waits On Tables"
Mick Hearn Replies: 3 Views: 1239	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Dec 2020 11:11 am Subject: "That Girl Who Waits On Tables"
Mick Hearn Replies: 3 Views: 1239	Woke up to snow this morning so took retreat in the den. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYr8PwkxuWE
Topic: "Wild Mountain Thyme"
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 2207	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Dec 2020 6:45 am Subject: "Wild Mountain Thyme"
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 2207	If you want a song to test your slanting skills - then look no further. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhz6QASr9p0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2JHaFiatRLKxFqTf-An8iQInzGK0zA5yhIn_U_eTR8DbF ...
Topic: Tips for Fender Custom String replacement
Mick Hearn Replies: 4 Views: 1425	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Dec 2020 3:14 am Subject: Tips for Fender Custom String replacement
Mick Hearn Replies: 4 Views: 1425	The method I have used for years on all my guitars and steels is as follows. I pass the string through the tailpiece and pull tight. Then at the tuner end I bend the end of the string at 90 degrees ...
Topic: Some questions from a newb
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 2206	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Nov 2020 3:14 am Subject: Some questions from a newb
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 2206	My main tuning for lap steel is C6 8 string although I do have an E13 to hand. My advice would be to pick a tuning and milk it for all it's worth. You will be surprised at what is there with slants ...
Topic: "Nightlife" Demo
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 1993	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Nov 2020 4:11 pm Subject: "Nightlife" Demo
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 1993	Thanks for the comments. Dave - Yes that is a Remington and very lucky to have it. As far as I know it is the only one in the UK. Slants took a bit of getting used to after the National as the sc ...
Topic: "Nightlife" Demo
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 1993	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:47 pm Subject: "Nightlife" Demo
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 1993	For the past couple of years people have been asking for a live version of my adaptation of "Nightlife" for C6 lap steel so here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjOXJ26iNt0
Topic: Bud's Bounce
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 8450	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Jun 2020 3:04 pm Subject: Bud's Bounce
Mick Hearn Replies: 13 Views: 8450	This one I did on 8 string high G C6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psf8weaEh3Y
Topic: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 May 2020 11:29 pm Subject: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Thanks for your hard work Bruce but I had already found it in the same book. I did mention it earlier and finished with the caption "Case Closed". Once again thanks.
Topic: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 May 2020 1:36 am Subject: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Jerry - I don't know if you are aware but you can buy a small tape player very cheaply that will plug in to your computer and convert to MP3. Costs between 10-20 US dollars.
Topic: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Apr 2020 9:39 pm Subject: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Jerry. I am really glad you told me the original title. I had been searching for the title on Toms version as he was shown as composer. I have a number of jazz books here and of course it did not ...
Topic: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Apr 2020 9:26 pm Subject: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Jerry you are a hero. The bridge was the part I was after. I could just about hear changes in the background but all other instruments doing a run down over the top which to my ear was a bit confusi ...
Topic: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Apr 2020 1:15 pm Subject: Lupus # 1 Tom Morrell
Mick Hearn Replies: 9 Views: 3153	Anyone got a chord sheet for Lupus # 1 by Tom Morrell?
Topic: Ramblings on E13
Mick Hearn Replies: 1 Views: 1265	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Apr 2020 1:36 pm Subject: Ramblings on E13
Mick Hearn Replies: 1 Views: 1265	A couple of nights ago I wrote a small piece showing two examples of Leon McAuliffes E13. However, - whilst the first piece of tab showed up OK, the second would not translate. I had better success ...
Topic: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Apr 2020 12:21 am Subject: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	This is what happens when you have two guitars laying around. One set up in my den and the other in the kitchen/diner next to my computer. The Remington E13 has an E at the top which is usual but my N ...
Topic: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Apr 2020 10:48 pm Subject: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Trust me. Now you know why I am not charging. Thanks for that mate - you are right. I hope that's the only error. Tabbing skills are not that great.
Topic: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Apr 2020 9:27 am Subject: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Here you go boys, give this a try Moonlight Serenade Key F 4/4 Leon McAuliffe E ...
Topic: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Apr 2020 7:25 am Subject: "Moonlight Serenade" - Leons E13 tuning
Mick Hearn Replies: 23 Views: 6828	Sorry boys but I have not got a clue how to set anything up for people to pay me money and I would feel I was cheating the steel community if I charged. The only way it would give me pleasure is to l ...