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You will get used to using picks and then won't be able to play with out them. I use Ron Landis custom picks now. They stay on and don't move, they are comfy, and the tone is very nice. https://www. ...

Thanks Nic!

I have listened to this band on Spotify. I can't recall who played steel. It sounds very good, thick and lush. I'm half guessing they rotated band members as all the tracks don't sound like the sam ...

For me, at the point I am in my learning, it would be playing behind the singer. As a regular "Spanish" Guitar player, I think of it as "comping", or backup. The first things I ha ...

Ok thank you!

Looking for a lap steel stand for my Ricky Panda. I don't believe Deluxe 34 is still in business. Hoping someone has one for sale.

Thanks Rick! A ton of valuable info there.

I have always learned best when playing along with the "record". I did that in college, lifting the needle and re playing over and over while I played along. Nowadays I use an App on my phon ...

Epic! Great! Superb! Love it.

that's some amazing craftsmanship! Love both of those pieces!

Bravo!

Very nice. Was the Tuckelite cast of a material like bakelite? Or is it aluminum?

Rickenbacker bakelite "Panda" is my favorite if I could only have one guitar. I have a few Pre and Post, they are all wonderful. I like the wider spacing on the Pandas and the bakelite bod ...

I cleaned my pots on my old Supro, they came up real good. Spray from StewMac and a fitting that goes over the shaft. I thought they were beyond repair.

VERY nice. Great job!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LAST-CHANCE-WILL-BE-DONATED-SOON-Rickenbacker-frying-pan-A25-FREE-SHIPPING/254437493677?hash=item3b3da80bad:g:OK4AAOSwq5dcjVtR

I was fortunate to have these adjustable shelves already in the house when we moved in. I have come to appreciate them for lap steel guitar storage very much.
The shelves are adjustable. I can sto ...

Here's a live version of our trio doing Sand at a recent celebration of life.
I was hesitant to post it, but what the heck...nobody's perfect!
I'm doing my "Benny Rogers" minimalist versi ...

This was a common thing in entertainment back then. I recall reading there were a number of Ella Fitzgerald's, and many soul singers all booking gigs under the star's names.

I have not added a 3rd fred marker. However, along the same topic. It is common for the original dots to be missing from B6 fretboards. I believe they shrink, dry up and fall out. I recently craft ...

Brett,
The new longer heavier springs were the best of the three.
It certainly helps stiffen up the pickup from moving.
Mine still moves a little but you have to push it.

Brett,
I took my teetering pickup out. Turns out the springs are different sizes, which is probably not how this was intended. These pickups have been played around with as they were backwards whe ...

I have the same issue with one of the pickups in my "new" double neck 6. I was thinking stronger springs could do it. I'm going to take it apart and investigate. A shim would surely work.

I'm in process of bringing an "old-ugly" back to it's glory. It's a Double 6 with the "T" logo.

It came with a set of poor tuners, however they included the original tuners in ...

If you have some links to audio examples, youtube, or spotify, etc. I am sure the folks on this board would be able to pinpoint the type of acoustic guitar being used. When you say "messy and tw ...

Bill, I'm gonna read it four more times! LOL Or print it out and try to let it sink in. I do understand the concept of the V7-1 resolve. But I can't picture which strings I would be using at this t ...

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Topic: Finger picks or no finger picks?
Steve Marinak Replies: 50 Views: 4348	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Feb 2024 6:21 am Subject: Finger picks or no finger picks?
Steve Marinak Replies: 50 Views: 4348	You will get used to using picks and then won't be able to play with out them. I use Ron Landis custom picks now. They stay on and don't move, they are comfy, and the tone is very nice. https://www. ...
Topic: Who played steel in the band The Polynesians?
Steve Marinak Replies: 3 Views: 820	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Feb 2024 11:28 am Subject: Who played steel in the band The Polynesians?
Steve Marinak Replies: 3 Views: 820	Thanks Nic!
Topic: Who played steel in the band The Polynesians?
Steve Marinak Replies: 3 Views: 820	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Feb 2024 6:19 am Subject: Who played steel in the band The Polynesians?
Steve Marinak Replies: 3 Views: 820	I have listened to this band on Spotify. I can't recall who played steel. It sounds very good, thick and lush. I'm half guessing they rotated band members as all the tracks don't sound like the sam ...
Topic: You’re a new lap steel player. What vexes you most?
Steve Marinak Replies: 22 Views: 3312	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Sep 2023 6:10 am Subject: You’re a new lap steel player. What vexes you most?
Steve Marinak Replies: 22 Views: 3312	For me, at the point I am in my learning, it would be playing behind the singer. As a regular "Spanish" Guitar player, I think of it as "comping", or backup. The first things I ha ...
Topic: WTB Deluxe 34 lap steel stand
Steve Marinak Replies: 2 Views: 370	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 May 2023 7:05 pm Subject: WTB Deluxe 34 lap steel stand
Steve Marinak Replies: 2 Views: 370	Ok thank you!
Topic: WTB Deluxe 34 lap steel stand
Steve Marinak Replies: 2 Views: 370	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 May 2023 4:41 pm Subject: WTB Deluxe 34 lap steel stand
Steve Marinak Replies: 2 Views: 370	Looking for a lap steel stand for my Ricky Panda. I don't believe Deluxe 34 is still in business. Hoping someone has one for sale.
Topic: horseshoemagnets.net
Steve Marinak Replies: 6 Views: 1285	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Mar 2023 4:15 pm Subject: horseshoemagnets.net
Steve Marinak Replies: 6 Views: 1285	Thanks Rick! A ton of valuable info there.
Topic: How do you go about learning a tune by ear?
Steve Marinak Replies: 32 Views: 4227	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Mar 2023 11:12 am Subject: How do you go about learning a tune by ear?
Steve Marinak Replies: 32 Views: 4227	I have always learned best when playing along with the "record". I did that in college, lifting the needle and re playing over and over while I played along. Nowadays I use an App on my phon ...
Topic: Mele Kalikimaka (feat. Mikiya Matsuda)
Steve Marinak Replies: 10 Views: 1493	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Dec 2022 12:55 am Subject: Mele Kalikimaka (feat. Mikiya Matsuda)
Steve Marinak Replies: 10 Views: 1493	Epic! Great! Superb! Love it.
Topic: Kawohikukapulani
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 3336	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Dec 2020 3:55 pm Subject: Kawohikukapulani
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 3336	that's some amazing craftsmanship! Love both of those pieces!
Topic: Kawohikukapulani
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 3336	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2020 6:30 am Subject: Kawohikukapulani
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 3336	Bravo! Very nice. Was the Tuckelite cast of a material like bakelite? Or is it aluminum?
Topic: Your favorite steel and why? Vintage or New
Steve Marinak Replies: 24 Views: 6065	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Nov 2020 5:35 am Subject: Your favorite steel and why? Vintage or New
Steve Marinak Replies: 24 Views: 6065	Rickenbacker bakelite "Panda" is my favorite if I could only have one guitar. I have a few Pre and Post, they are all wonderful. I like the wider spacing on the Pandas and the bakelite bod ...
Topic: Changing pots on a Supro - Any big deal??
Steve Marinak Replies: 3 Views: 1336	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2020 3:53 pm Subject: Changing pots on a Supro - Any big deal??
Steve Marinak Replies: 3 Views: 1336	I cleaned my pots on my old Supro, they came up real good. Spray from StewMac and a fitting that goes over the shaft. I thought they were beyond repair.
Topic: Fry pan restoration.
Steve Marinak Replies: 14 Views: 4311	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2020 4:26 pm Subject: Fry pan restoration.
Steve Marinak Replies: 14 Views: 4311	VERY nice. Great job!
Topic: WTB - Rickenbacker Frying Pan A25, 1930's
Steve Marinak Replies: 13 Views: 4390	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 11 Sep 2020 12:09 pm Subject: WTB - Rickenbacker Frying Pan A25, 1930's
Steve Marinak Replies: 13 Views: 4390	https://www.ebay.com/itm/LAST-CHANCE-WILL-BE-DONATED-SOON-Rickenbacker-frying-pan-A25-FREE-SHIPPING/254437493677?hash=item3b3da80bad:g:OK4AAOSwq5dcjVtR
Topic: Best way to hang lap steels on the wall?
Steve Marinak Replies: 10 Views: 3005	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2020 7:15 am Subject: Best way to hang lap steels on the wall?
Steve Marinak Replies: 10 Views: 3005	I was fortunate to have these adjustable shelves already in the house when we moved in. I have come to appreciate them for lap steel guitar storage very much. The shelves are adjustable. I can sto ...
Topic: "SAND" Let's all have a go
Steve Marinak Replies: 28 Views: 8770	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Sep 2020 2:13 pm Subject: "SAND" Let's all have a go
Steve Marinak Replies: 28 Views: 8770	Here's a live version of our trio doing Sand at a recent celebration of life. I was hesitant to post it, but what the heck...nobody's perfect! I'm doing my "Benny Rogers" minimalist versi ...
Topic: Steel Guitar Crime Spree from 1945
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 8574	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2020 4:27 pm Subject: Steel Guitar Crime Spree from 1945
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 8574	This was a common thing in entertainment back then. I recall reading there were a number of Ella Fitzgerald's, and many soul singers all booking gigs under the star's names.
Topic: You know those missing position dots on Rickenbacher Bs?
Steve Marinak Replies: 14 Views: 4649	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Aug 2020 4:12 am Subject: You know those missing position dots on Rickenbacher Bs?
Steve Marinak Replies: 14 Views: 4649	I have not added a 3rd fred marker. However, along the same topic. It is common for the original dots to be missing from B6 fretboards. I believe they shrink, dry up and fall out. I recently craft ...
Topic: Teetering horseshoe pickup in bakelite Rickenbacher
Steve Marinak Replies: 7 Views: 1994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jul 2020 4:09 am Subject: Teetering horseshoe pickup in bakelite Rickenbacher
Steve Marinak Replies: 7 Views: 1994	Brett, The new longer heavier springs were the best of the three. It certainly helps stiffen up the pickup from moving. Mine still moves a little but you have to push it.
Topic: Teetering horseshoe pickup in bakelite Rickenbacher
Steve Marinak Replies: 7 Views: 1994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jul 2020 7:17 am Subject: Teetering horseshoe pickup in bakelite Rickenbacher
Steve Marinak Replies: 7 Views: 1994	Brett, I took my teetering pickup out. Turns out the springs are different sizes, which is probably not how this was intended. These pickups have been played around with as they were backwards whe ...
Topic: Teetering horseshoe pickup in bakelite Rickenbacher
Steve Marinak Replies: 7 Views: 1994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jul 2020 6:29 am Subject: Teetering horseshoe pickup in bakelite Rickenbacher
Steve Marinak Replies: 7 Views: 1994	I have the same issue with one of the pickups in my "new" double neck 6. I was thinking stronger springs could do it. I'm going to take it apart and investigate. A shim would surely work.
Topic: Looking for two Rickenbacher Electro Tuners
Steve Marinak Replies: 1 Views: 876	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jul 2020 8:11 am Subject: Looking for two Rickenbacher Electro Tuners
Steve Marinak Replies: 1 Views: 876	I'm in process of bringing an "old-ugly" back to it's glory. It's a Double 6 with the "T" logo. It came with a set of poor tuners, however they included the original tuners in ...
Topic: Lap steel advice....
Steve Marinak Replies: 16 Views: 4678	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jul 2020 5:14 am Subject: Lap steel advice....
Steve Marinak Replies: 16 Views: 4678	If you have some links to audio examples, youtube, or spotify, etc. I am sure the folks on this board would be able to pinpoint the type of acoustic guitar being used. When you say "messy and tw ...
Topic: What's the difference between C6 vs C6/A7
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 4214	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Jul 2020 3:42 am Subject: What's the difference between C6 vs C6/A7
Steve Marinak Replies: 21 Views: 4214	Bill, I'm gonna read it four more times! LOL Or print it out and try to let it sink in. I do understand the concept of the V7-1 resolve. But I can't picture which strings I would be using at this t ...