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  Topic: How the heck do I use fingerpicks?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 38
Views: 19937

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 12 Jul 2008 2:31 pm   Subject: How the heck do I use fingerpicks?

There is a pic I use with my nails called the ALASKA Pik. It clips under your existing nail. Works nicely for me. Here is a link. You have to trim these with nail clippers and then file them to you ...
  Topic: Seeking advise on fingerpicks . . .
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 16
Views: 5074

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 12 Jul 2008 5:34 am   Subject: Seeking advise on fingerpicks . . .
I forgot to mention.
After the "surgery" my playing improved enormously. Every aspect from ease of playing, to tone, to attack accuracy, to volume, you name it, improved and unless you real ...
  Topic: Seeking advise on fingerpicks . . .
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 16
Views: 5074

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 12 Jul 2008 5:02 am   Subject: Seeking advise on fingerpicks . . .
I play the six string with fingers only. I have never played with picks as I mostly play fingerstyle. I started years ago in a band playing bass with fingers and can't get used to picks.
I tried gro ...
  Topic: Suggestions for cleaning the metal parts
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 11
Views: 3636

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 4 Jul 2008 4:14 am   Subject: Suggestions for cleaning the metal parts
I have had good luck with Formula 409. It cleans up oily parts nicely, and I also use it to clean the black buffing residue from aluminum parts. It doesn't seem to cause corrosion, or dis-coloration, ...
  Topic: Suggestions for cleaning the metal parts
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 11
Views: 3636

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 3 Jul 2008 12:50 pm   Subject: Suggestions for cleaning the metal parts
Are you diabetic?

No but a friend's wife is and she gave me a handfull of the very small ones she has. They have incredibly small needles on them which are excellent for getting into small places ...
  Topic: Suggestions for cleaning the metal parts
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 11
Views: 3636

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 3 Jul 2008 10:12 am   Subject: Suggestions for cleaning the metal parts
I used to use Ronson lighter fluid for the strings. What is preferred nowadays for all the gear underneath?
What about for a lube job?
I use a small hypodermic needle. Works great but doesn't look g ...
  Topic: Kevlar
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 21
Views: 7940

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 28 Jun 2008 3:48 pm   Subject: Kevlar
A friend of mine works for an airline in the maintenence department. He has gotten trained on Carbon Fibre (CF) repairs because new aircraft are gradually being built with it due to it's lightness and ...
  Topic: Ballpark value of my steel?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 4
Views: 2860

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Jun 2008 8:13 am   Subject: Ballpark value of my steel?
Here is a better picture with the knee levers more visible as a group
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0806/7607_DSC00006_1.jpg
  Topic: Ballpark value of my steel?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 4
Views: 2860

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 23 Jun 2008 6:01 pm   Subject: Ballpark value of my steel?
Hi,
I'd like to know what my steel is worth. The general info is in my signature and here are some pics. The mark on the left leg is a sticker which has been removed. As you see from the underneath v ...
  Topic: Is it OK to ask for a ballpark for value of a steel?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 3
Views: 111390

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 23 Jun 2008 3:15 pm   Subject: Is it OK to ask for a ballpark for value of a steel?
OK will do.
Thanks Bob and Dave.
  Topic: Is it OK to ask for a ballpark for value of a steel?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 3
Views: 111390

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 23 Jun 2008 12:27 pm   Subject: Is it OK to ask for a ballpark for value of a steel?
Didn't want to upset the applecart, but is this OK?
  Topic: Shobud where do I find the year of manufacture?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 5
Views: 3772

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 22 Jun 2008 3:57 am   Subject: Shobud where do I find the year of manufacture?
Thanks John and Jon,
Jon, yours is a twin for sure. Your photos are very well done. Not sure if it's an illusion but yours look a lot lighter. Maybe yours faded from seeing the light of day more ofte ...
  Topic: Shobud where do I find the year of manufacture?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 5
Views: 3772

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 21 Jun 2008 9:38 am   Subject: Shobud where do I find the year of manufacture?
Jon,
Thanks,
Mine is the same colour as yours,
pedals 1 7/16" wide
Pedals, Keyhead and I believe rod pullers are in the picture , Not sure what the other items are...
http://bb.steelguitarfo ...
  Topic: Should I just leave the scratches on the neck alone?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 2
Views: 1949

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 21 Jun 2008 9:15 am   Subject: Should I just leave the scratches on the neck alone?
My Shobud has some scratches near the nut. The black fretboard and maple underneath make the scratches very visible. There are no marks anywhere else.

I'm mildly tempted to touch them up. Seems to ...
  Topic: Shobud where do I find the year of manufacture?
Alan Faulkner

Replies: 5
Views: 3772

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 21 Jun 2008 8:28 am   Subject: Shobud where do I find the year of manufacture?
My guitar is a model 6160 with serial # 9397 .
What is the year of manufacture and does the model have a name?
 
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