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  Topic: Emmons pushpull detuning in a weird way
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 7
Views: 720

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 20 Mar 2024 7:18 pm   Subject: Emmons pushpull detuning in a weird way
My 83 PP does the same thing. I think the steep break angle at the nut contributes to the problem.

I've just learned to live with it. I try to tune the low C a bit flat after pushing and releas ...
  Topic: When to use just intonation, when to use equal temperament
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 25
Views: 2598

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 25 Feb 2024 12:17 pm   Subject: When to use just intonation, when to use equal temperament
If the guitars are out of tune with themselves and with each other, then it doesn't matter how you tune--everything will sound off. Play single notes to get through the night and then start looking f ...
  Topic: When to use just intonation, when to use equal temperament
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 25
Views: 2598

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 23 Feb 2024 5:31 pm   Subject: When to use just intonation, when to use equal temperament
Tune your steel so it sounds good to itself, then use the bar to play in tune with the band, no matter what instruments they use. No need to use the JI or ET words.
  Topic: Any Steelers in northern CA
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 10
Views: 1667

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 15 Feb 2024 7:07 am   Subject: Any Steelers in northern CA
I'm at the Y-Not Club outside of Elk Grove this Saturday night. Drop in and let's talk a bit.
  Topic: Slash Plays Pedal Steel
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 27
Views: 3666

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 10 Feb 2024 8:21 pm   Subject: Slash Plays Pedal Steel
Better than the Rolling Stones video with Ron Wood. Slash is closer to being in tune. Not quite there, but closer.

If he really works at it, he could improve a lot in as little as a year.
  Topic: Slash Plays Pedal Steel
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 27
Views: 3666

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 10 Feb 2024 10:41 am   Subject: Slash Plays Pedal Steel
Has anyone heard any of his playing? How long has he been at it?
  Topic: How many pulls is too many?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 50
Views: 34432

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Oct 2023 8:38 pm   Subject: How many pulls is too many?
The more raises you put on any pedal, the more the cabinet flexes, and everything goes more and more flat. Lowers counteract raises a bit, because they are lowering the pressure on the cabinet, but n ...
  Topic: How many of you use compressors?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 19
Views: 7016

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 24 Oct 2023 7:45 am   Subject: How many of you use compressors?
I recommend that you not use a compressor, particularly when first trying to learn PSG. You need to develop your right hand touch, and a compressor hides your faults. You need to hear those faults a ...
  Topic: Bowman Push Pull Question
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 10
Views: 4171

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 23 Oct 2023 8:56 pm   Subject: Bowman Push Pull Question
The pictures are helpful. The Bowman looks very similar to an Emmons PP. I believe I even see a half tone tuner on the 4th string raise rod for tuning the F lever. You should be fine if you follow ...
  Topic: Bowman Push Pull Question
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 10
Views: 4171

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 22 Oct 2023 9:00 pm   Subject: Bowman Push Pull Question
I'm not familiar with Bowman steels, but assuming their changer is very similar to an Emmons PP changer then I can offer the following.

First you should tune the open e string at the keyhead to get ...
  Topic: Difficulty of pedal steel vs other instruments.
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 96
Views: 23912

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 21 Oct 2023 9:17 am   Subject: Difficulty of pedal steel vs other instruments.
The most difficult instrument for me is the Scottish Highland Bagpipes. I didn't start until 3 months ago, at the age of 73. That didn't help the learning curve.
  Topic: Anyone using a Twin 135 watt ultra linear?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 12
Views: 5739

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 20 Oct 2023 1:36 pm   Subject: Anyone using a Twin 135 watt ultra linear?
It's my understanding that the ultralinear amps started in about 77 or 78; not in 68.

A trip to Skip Simmons would be in order.
  Topic: In-Ear Monitors: Recommended types, brands & models?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 15
Views: 5220

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 18 Oct 2023 8:49 pm   Subject: In-Ear Monitors: Recommended types, brands & models?
I use Ultimate Ears 18 Plus Pro. They're up to $1600 now. I paid about $1200 a few years ago, but I got a discount because everyone in the band bought IEMs from the company. Call customer support an ...
  Topic: Strymon Blue Sky or Neunaber Stereo Wet Reveb
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 8
Views: 13057

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 18 Oct 2023 7:31 pm   Subject: Strymon Blue Sky or Neunaber Stereo Wet Reveb
So far, the Wet Reverb is the clear winner for me. I perhaps haven't found the ideal settings on the Blue Sky so maybe it can be made to sound better. But the Wet Reverb is so simple to use and just ...
  Topic: Strymon Blue Sky or Neunaber Stereo Wet Reveb
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 8
Views: 13057

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 16 Oct 2023 5:46 pm   Subject: Strymon Blue Sky or Neunaber Stereo Wet Reveb
I bought the Blue Sky (V1, for $195 off CL). Hope it sounds as good as my old mono wet reverb, but in stereo.
  Topic: Strymon Blue Sky or Neunaber Stereo Wet Reveb
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 8
Views: 13057

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 15 Oct 2023 7:49 pm   Subject: Strymon Blue Sky or Neunaber Stereo Wet Reveb
Which would you choose and why? I know I'd like the Neunaber but I could pick up a Blue Sky locally. I definitely need stereo.
  Topic: Playing in stereo
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 7
Views: 1165

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 30 Jul 2023 10:14 pm   Subject: Playing in stereo
The band I play with uses a Midas DL32 that has 32 inputs and 16 outputs. So it should be a simple matter of a bit of routing and then sending two xlr cables to my stereo headphone amp. I don't thin ...
  Topic: Playing in stereo
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 7
Views: 1165

PostForum Section: Electronics   Posted: 29 Jul 2023 10:03 pm   Subject: Playing in stereo
Recently I've been playing live gigs with the stereo in stereo. Well I suppose it's not true stereo as the steel only puts out a mono signal. But the signal gets split to two channels and goes to the ...
  Topic: NorCal/NorNev Gig Board
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 38
Views: 14575

PostForum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements   Posted: 17 Jul 2023 8:25 pm   Subject: NorCal/NorNev Gig Board
A few more upcoming gigs open to the public with LnL Band;

Saturday, July 22nd on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Marie Sluchak Community Park, Tahoma, CA. Start at 6 pm.

Friday, July 28th, Rosev ...
  Topic: Players in the East Bay Area
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 1
Views: 312

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 16 Jul 2023 12:34 pm   Subject: Players in the East Bay Area
Patrick: I will be playing Saturday night, August 5th at Maverick's Country Lounge in Pleasanton. I can't really give a lesson then, but would love to meet you and offer any advice I can.
  Topic: How hot is too hot to play?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 39
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 16 Jul 2023 12:11 am   Subject: How hot is too hot to play?
I survived but I'm really beat. It topped out at about 105 as we were setting up. It was 100 when we actually started performing and about 85 when we quit.

There was shade on the stage and lots o ...
  Topic: How hot is too hot to play?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 39
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 14 Jul 2023 8:49 pm   Subject: How hot is too hot to play?
It's a dry heat in the Sierra Foothills. But 107 is still brutal.

I don't really want to do this gig, but feel I can't back out at the last minute, and apparently others in the band think it's a ...
  Topic: How hot is too hot to play?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 39
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 14 Jul 2023 11:42 am   Subject: How hot is too hot to play?
I've not been to this venue, but photos do show shade on the stage. I'm not sure if that will be the case when we are loading in.

I'm not privy to the band's contracts.

I suppose it could be ...
  Topic: How hot is too hot to play?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 39
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 14 Jul 2023 11:09 am   Subject: How hot is too hot to play?
We have quite a heat wave hitting us in the USA this weekend. I understand it's hot in Europe too.

I have an outdoor gig tomorrow in Jackson, CA and the high is forecast for 107 (not sure what tha ...
  Topic: So...what are the 2 high strings actually good for?
Paul Sutherland

Replies: 12
Views: 2035

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 7 Jul 2023 7:52 pm   Subject: So...what are the 2 high strings actually good for?
Good one Donnie. Like Richard, I had never run across that one. And it sounds excellent.
 
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