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A keyboard stand works great, too. Fairly easy to come by and more than sufficient for a double console steel

I just got booked to play a 4/20 gig at a new vintage guitar store, and they have a Console Grande D8 in somewhat “worn” condition. I’m going to ask if they’ll let me change the strings and pl ...

Is this the universal stand?

I love the Barnyard. Nocturne makes a box called El Pescadoro that adds a vintage reverb to the Barnyard circuit. That’s a lap steel secret weapon.

Pearse singles

https://juststrings.com/acoustic-guitar-80-20-bronze-single-strings-6.html

You may have to construct a set from singles. I use this chart for both acoustic/reso and electric steels. I like John Pearse 80/20 for the wound strings on my Weissenborn.

G6 - low or hi bass?

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I have a '57 champ....it doesn't leave the house without a Boss eq 🐒

I’d be interested to see how you set the EQ

I always thought that was the case.

Nicely done. Another win for the mighty Princeton amp!

That’s awesome

If you are able to remember the notes of your open D tuning (actually pitched halfway between C# and D… at least on some strings) or even slightly LOOK like you might be able to, you ain’t gonna h ...

Redneck Jazz Explosion, Vols 1 & 2, featuring Buddy Emmons and Danny Gatton. Here’s a version of Jack MacDuff’s Rock Candy https://youtu.be/y0z2awehWqM?si=ZEGf0xr3jLE4H2EU

This was my introduction to Greg - Rosie Flores’ Boxcars https://youtu.be/51bBXYZlQZc?si=U5xLKJTp09dsDRVj

Definitely search out Ken Emerson. He plays both Weissenborn and National steels. You’ll know the Weissy when you hear it, but, off the top of my head, I can’t think of a specific track.

Edit ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/4041_IMG_5668_1.jpg

I use this chart frequently

Cord International is still in business, being run by Michael Cord’s family. I can put you in touch if need be.

OK, going to state for the record that I have no firsthand knowledge who the steele ...

For what it's worth, Cindy Cashdollar suggests:

D B G E B G
16 18 26 34 46 56

If you like to go back and forth between the regular G tuning and the G6th, keep the 34 gauge string on ...

I've referenced this. Which appears a tad different from the others mentioned.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/860_1976_19023_Screenshot_201911220515361_1_1_1.jpg

I go right off that ...

After dong a bit more research, I will probably skip.... I am still curious cause have never played these. I might try a J bass pickup instead.

You might look for a j bass pickup with blades(s) so ...

I’ve been dreaming of a surf green Stringmaster……

Cool. Let me know how it works out, that surf green Gretsch lap steel has my eye but I don’t like the pickup

The best bang for the buck are the Chinese hollow-necks. Goldtone sells a couple of models. I bought the mahogany version. it has plenty of volume and appears to be a well-built instrument. I am sure ...

Most Lap steels have a wider string spacing than filtertrons will allow.. super Trom’s with the dual blades might work in certain scenarios

GBEGBD. The top strings are the same as Andy’s B11 tuning but down a whole step, so I call it A11 tuning, if only just to mess with the smart aleck guitar players out there Razz

I use Pearse Weiss ...

Here we are... three years later and a new wrinkle has developed in the revisionism of Ritchie Valens & Sleep Walk. Recent commenters on my YT channel have claimed that they were listening to Slee ...

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Topic: Guitar stands / tables / etc
Miles Lang Replies: 14 Views: 995	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Apr 2024 12:36 pm Subject: Guitar stands / tables / etc
Miles Lang Replies: 14 Views: 995	A keyboard stand works great, too. Fairly easy to come by and more than sufficient for a double console steel
Topic: Gibson Console Grande-sters Unite!!!
Miles Lang Replies: 103 Views: 68712	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Apr 2024 11:18 am Subject: Gibson Console Grande-sters Unite!!!
Miles Lang Replies: 103 Views: 68712	I just got booked to play a 4/20 gig at a new vintage guitar store, and they have a Console Grande D8 in somewhat “worn” condition. I’m going to ask if they’ll let me change the strings and pl ...
Topic: Deluxe 34 lap steel stand $275-pictures added
Miles Lang Replies: 2 Views: 488	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 1 Apr 2024 7:41 pm Subject: Deluxe 34 lap steel stand $275-pictures added
Miles Lang Replies: 2 Views: 488	Is this the universal stand?
Topic: Keeley Eccos Delay / Nocturne Jr Barnyard pedal
Miles Lang Replies: 4 Views: 719	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 16 Mar 2024 7:52 am Subject: Keeley Eccos Delay / Nocturne Jr Barnyard pedal
Miles Lang Replies: 4 Views: 719	I love the Barnyard. Nocturne makes a box called El Pescadoro that adds a vintage reverb to the Barnyard circuit. That’s a lap steel secret weapon.
Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings
Miles Lang Replies: 12 Views: 927	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Mar 2024 10:45 am Subject: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings
Miles Lang Replies: 12 Views: 927	Pearse singles https://juststrings.com/acoustic-guitar-80-20-bronze-single-strings-6.html
Topic: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings
Miles Lang Replies: 12 Views: 927	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Mar 2024 10:40 am Subject: Getting rid of the 'clunk' G6 reso with new strings
Miles Lang Replies: 12 Views: 927	You may have to construct a set from singles. I use this chart for both acoustic/reso and electric steels. I like John Pearse 80/20 for the wound strings on my Weissenborn. G6 - low or hi bass? ...
Topic: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel?
Miles Lang Replies: 14 Views: 1049	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2024 7:10 am Subject: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel?
Miles Lang Replies: 14 Views: 1049	I have a '57 champ....it doesn't leave the house without a Boss eq 🐒 I’d be interested to see how you set the EQ
Topic: Gibson EH = "Electric Hawaiian"?
Miles Lang Replies: 6 Views: 466	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2024 5:26 am Subject: Gibson EH = "Electric Hawaiian"?
Miles Lang Replies: 6 Views: 466	I always thought that was the case.
Topic: “T-Bone Shuffle”
Miles Lang Replies: 10 Views: 856	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2024 7:09 pm Subject: “T-Bone Shuffle”
Miles Lang Replies: 10 Views: 856	Nicely done. Another win for the mighty Princeton amp!
Topic: B6 redo
Miles Lang Replies: 14 Views: 748	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2024 7:07 pm Subject: B6 redo
Miles Lang Replies: 14 Views: 748	That’s awesome
Topic: The importance of looks when creating a "swampy" tone
Miles Lang Replies: 4 Views: 751	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2024 7:04 pm Subject: The importance of looks when creating a "swampy" tone
Miles Lang Replies: 4 Views: 751	If you are able to remember the notes of your open D tuning (actually pitched halfway between C# and D… at least on some strings) or even slightly LOOK like you might be able to, you ain’t gonna h ...
Topic: Instrumental Steel Guitar Jazz Albums
Miles Lang Replies: 29 Views: 3007	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Feb 2024 8:38 am Subject: Instrumental Steel Guitar Jazz Albums
Miles Lang Replies: 29 Views: 3007	Redneck Jazz Explosion, Vols 1 & 2, featuring Buddy Emmons and Danny Gatton. Here’s a version of Jack MacDuff’s Rock Candy https://youtu.be/y0z2awehWqM?si=ZEGf0xr3jLE4H2EU
Topic: Help finding more Greg Leisz's work
Miles Lang Replies: 8 Views: 1043	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Feb 2024 9:51 pm Subject: Help finding more Greg Leisz's work
Miles Lang Replies: 8 Views: 1043	This was my introduction to Greg - Rosie Flores’ Boxcars https://youtu.be/51bBXYZlQZc?si=U5xLKJTp09dsDRVj
Topic: Weissenborn instrumental albums?
Miles Lang Replies: 7 Views: 1134	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Feb 2024 4:27 pm Subject: Weissenborn instrumental albums?
Miles Lang Replies: 7 Views: 1134	Definitely search out Ken Emerson. He plays both Weissenborn and National steels. You’ll know the Weissy when you hear it, but, off the top of my head, I can’t think of a specific track. Edit ...
Topic: String Gauge for G6
Miles Lang Replies: 6 Views: 784	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Feb 2024 6:41 am Subject: String Gauge for G6
Miles Lang Replies: 6 Views: 784	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/4041_IMG_5668_1.jpg I use this chart frequently
Topic: E Huli Makou Sonny Kamahele Steel?
Miles Lang Replies: 6 Views: 804	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jan 2024 9:08 pm Subject: E Huli Makou Sonny Kamahele Steel?
Miles Lang Replies: 6 Views: 804	Cord International is still in business, being run by Michael Cord’s family. I can put you in touch if need be. OK, going to state for the record that I have no firsthand knowledge who the steele ...
Topic: Working an alternate Tuning for Weissenborn (G6 ?)
Miles Lang Replies: 11 Views: 1257	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jan 2024 5:43 pm Subject: Re: G6 tuning options
Miles Lang Replies: 11 Views: 1257	For what it's worth, Cindy Cashdollar suggests: D B G E B G 16 18 26 34 46 56 If you like to go back and forth between the regular G tuning and the G6th, keep the 34 gauge string on ...
Topic: Gauges for C6th tuning?
Miles Lang Replies: 7 Views: 991	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jan 2024 10:35 am Subject: Gauges for C6th tuning?
Miles Lang Replies: 7 Views: 991	I've referenced this. Which appears a tad different from the others mentioned. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/860_1976_19023_Screenshot_201911220515361_1_1_1.jpg I go right off that ...
Topic: Lipstick on a lapsteel?
Miles Lang Replies: 4 Views: 605	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Jan 2024 10:32 am Subject: Lipstick on a lapsteel?
Miles Lang Replies: 4 Views: 605	After dong a bit more research, I will probably skip.... I am still curious cause have never played these. I might try a J bass pickup instead. You might look for a j bass pickup with blades(s) so ...
Topic: NEW Caladesi 1950 Fender reproduction SOLD on EBay
Miles Lang Replies: 16 Views: 3221	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 16 Jan 2024 6:55 am Subject: NEW Caladesi 1950 Fender reproduction SOLD on EBay
Miles Lang Replies: 16 Views: 3221	I’ve been dreaming of a surf green Stringmaster……
Topic: Filtertron pickups in a Lap Steel
Miles Lang Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Jan 2024 1:44 pm Subject: Filtertron pickups in a Lap Steel
Miles Lang Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Cool. Let me know how it works out, that surf green Gretsch lap steel has my eye but I don’t like the pickup
Topic: Opinions on hollowneck acoustic guitars
Miles Lang Replies: 33 Views: 4836	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2024 12:41 am Subject: Opinions on hollowneck acoustic guitars
Miles Lang Replies: 33 Views: 4836	The best bang for the buck are the Chinese hollow-necks. Goldtone sells a couple of models. I bought the mahogany version. it has plenty of volume and appears to be a well-built instrument. I am sure ...
Topic: Filtertron pickups in a Lap Steel
Miles Lang Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jan 2024 3:24 pm Subject: Filtertron pickups in a Lap Steel
Miles Lang Replies: 5 Views: 1062	Most Lap steels have a wider string spacing than filtertrons will allow.. super Trom’s with the dual blades might work in certain scenarios
Topic: Weissenborn tunings
Miles Lang Replies: 25 Views: 13660	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Dec 2023 12:45 pm Subject: Weissenborn tunings
Miles Lang Replies: 25 Views: 13660	GBEGBD. The top strings are the same as Andy’s B11 tuning but down a whole step, so I call it A11 tuning, if only just to mess with the smart aleck guitar players out there I use Pearse Weiss ...
Topic: Some people think Richie Valens played Sleep Walk!
Miles Lang Replies: 46 Views: 24714	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Nov 2023 3:33 pm Subject: Some people think Richie Valens played Sleep Walk!
Miles Lang Replies: 46 Views: 24714	Here we are... three years later and a new wrinkle has developed in the revisionism of Ritchie Valens & Sleep Walk. Recent commenters on my YT channel have claimed that they were listening to Slee ...