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Some of the later issues had that. I believe it was caused by they way they were being held while being bent. I would guess maybe a pair of side cutters/diagonals.

I've had some over the years like ...

Hello-

Does anyone know the story behind the slight imperfection in the tip of JF Picks? Were they always like this? It wears off after a while and it is/was in a couple pairs that I bought years ...

I was buying some of Mullen's oil ($10) in that cool applicator. When I went through the checkout process the shipping calculator wanted $21. I emailed Mike and he gave me a decent shipping price. I ...

FWIW, 3&6 move at the same time on my Stage One, which is one that Doug built and that I bought from him. I use the wound .022 on string 6 as advised and a .012 on string 3. I buy the Stage One st ...

Thank you Shoshana for sharing Bob's background so openly...quite a man and nothing like what I expected! Very uplifting for me to read, and thanks for that, too.

Condolances, but lucky you to have ...

Hello Tom,

Far from a professional, but just change the strings and leave everything else alone. Make sure you use the correct strings and it should come back to being real close. (I actually use ...

PM sent....

Consider what your audience is expecting to hear.

To get a recognisable commercial sound you should persevere with the finger picks. Extraneous noises can be practised away.

Don't throw out the ...

Good ideas, both...thanks for posting!

*Sale Pending*

Got it....thanks JS.

Hello,

Selling a 15/16" Diameter, 3 9/16" Long, 9.5 Ounces, Plain Nose, John Hughey Bar.

Only tried it out a few times and never used it, really. Pretty much brand new.

$90 - Free ...

When I decided I wanted to learn pedal steel almost three years ago and started researching them, one name stood very, very high....higher than any other...on the recommendation list for a good, solid ...

Alex,
I'll take one. Let me know how you'd like payment.
Thanks,
Jack

PM sent!

Hello,

Bar is brand new, never used.

$90 Shipping to lower 48 included in price. ***SOLD***

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/18398_IMG_4512_1.jpg

https://bb.steelguitarforu ...

I guess I got lucky. That site was the absolute very first one that I found when I started. Two years later I still haven't absorbed it all, of course. I just figured you all knew about it...lol!
...

Michael and Tucker,

Thank you both for your input. Today I am having much better luck and it is with the settings that both Jack and Tucker suggested.

Michael, I am using a Stage One pot VP and ...

Thanks Jack,

I appreciate you giving me some input. I have followed the threads where you and Travis both posted photos of your settings. That is where I started. I guess I just need to work on my ...

Hi all,

I can't lift much after two back operations and was looking for a nice, light amp to go with my Zum Stage One. I bought a Travis Toy TT12 for the weight and can still return it.

I am ...

Thank you Tom!

No expert, but here is some more info.

This first pdf is older, I think, but shows the difference between Jeff Newman's *newer* tuning (SE9), his older tuning (OE9) and Emmons (EM9). Looks like i ...

Here is the latest email from Jeffran for those of you not on the mailing list:

"Well Folks, The time has almost arrived. We are moving our office!!

With this our online store will close fo ...

I imagine some of you may still be on the Jeffran mailing list. I am as I don't have the history many of you do and I am new to pedal steel. For those of you that left the email list...and never got ...

Very true, Stephan, but these new ToneMaster models from Fender are tubeless! It's hard to keep up with all the new stuff coming out constantly, I know.

They make a ToneMaster Twin Reverb and a D ...

Steve,

It only hisses when the treble is also turned up. I received a reply from Fender saying that the modeling does have some hiss.

I also compared it to a vintage Fender and it seems like th ...

Hey all,

I just received my Tonemaster Twin today and was surprised to hear hiss when nothing is plugged in and the volume and treble are both at 10. Power at full; both channels, bright switch on ...

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Topic: Info on JF Pick Imperfection?
Alex Stewart Replies: 11 Views: 1729	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Mar 2024 6:31 am Subject: Info on JF Pick Imperfection?
Alex Stewart Replies: 11 Views: 1729	Some of the later issues had that. I believe it was caused by they way they were being held while being bent. I would guess maybe a pair of side cutters/diagonals. I've had some over the years like ...
Topic: Info on JF Pick Imperfection?
Alex Stewart Replies: 11 Views: 1729	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Mar 2024 1:13 pm Subject: Info on JF Pick Imperfection?
Alex Stewart Replies: 11 Views: 1729	Hello- Does anyone know the story behind the slight imperfection in the tip of JF Picks? Were they always like this? It wears off after a while and it is/was in a couple pairs that I bought years ...
Topic: Shipping is crazy Mullen wants $213 to ship $110 parts!!
Alex Stewart Replies: 20 Views: 8073	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Oct 2023 3:53 pm Subject: Shipping is crazy Mullen wants $213 to ship $110 parts!!
Alex Stewart Replies: 20 Views: 8073	I was buying some of Mullen's oil ($10) in that cool applicator. When I went through the checkout process the shipping calculator wanted $21. I emailed Mike and he gave me a decent shipping price. I ...
Topic: Stage one pedal 2 question
Alex Stewart Replies: 14 Views: 1034	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jun 2023 3:48 pm Subject: Stage one pedal 2 question
Alex Stewart Replies: 14 Views: 1034	FWIW, 3&6 move at the same time on my Stage One, which is one that Doug built and that I bought from him. I use the wound .022 on string 6 as advised and a .012 on string 3. I buy the Stage One st ...
Topic: Bobby Lee
Alex Stewart Replies: 46 Views: 29028	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 27 Mar 2023 3:32 pm Subject: Bobby Lee
Alex Stewart Replies: 46 Views: 29028	Thank you Shoshana for sharing Bob's background so openly...quite a man and nothing like what I expected! Very uplifting for me to read, and thanks for that, too. Condolances, but lucky you to have ...
Topic: Advice on restringing a Stage One PSG
Alex Stewart Replies: 4 Views: 829	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Feb 2023 9:32 am Subject: Advice on restringing a Stage One PSG
Alex Stewart Replies: 4 Views: 829	Hello Tom, Far from a professional, but just change the strings and leave everything else alone. Make sure you use the correct strings and it should come back to being real close. (I actually use ...
Topic: Gibson Fatboy black guitar strap $65.00 (Sold)
Alex Stewart Replies: 1 Views: 674	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 23 Dec 2022 4:58 pm Subject: Gibson Fatboy black guitar strap $65.00 (Sold)
Alex Stewart Replies: 1 Views: 674	PM sent....
Topic: Technique question
Alex Stewart Replies: 39 Views: 6129	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2022 2:37 pm Subject: Technique question
Alex Stewart Replies: 39 Views: 6129	Consider what your audience is expecting to hear. To get a recognisable commercial sound you should persevere with the finger picks. Extraneous noises can be practised away. Don't throw out the ...
Topic: A little tweak for my Stage One
Alex Stewart Replies: 10 Views: 1815	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Sep 2022 9:58 am Subject: A little tweak for my Stage One
Alex Stewart Replies: 10 Views: 1815	Good ideas, both...thanks for posting!
Topic: Bar - BJS 15/16 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 652	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 13 Apr 2022 3:09 am Subject: Bar - BJS 15/16 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 652	Sale Pending Got it....thanks JS.
Topic: Bar - BJS 15/16 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 652	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 12 Apr 2022 2:03 pm Subject: Bar - BJS 15/16 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 652	Hello, Selling a 15/16" Diameter, 3 9/16" Long, 9.5 Ounces, Plain Nose, John Hughey Bar. Only tried it out a few times and never used it, really. Pretty much brand new. $90 - Free ...
Topic: Encore no longer "Zumsteel" and texture paint on the undersi
Alex Stewart Replies: 32 Views: 9507	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Feb 2022 4:27 pm Subject: Encore no longer "Zumsteel" and texture paint on the undersi
Alex Stewart Replies: 32 Views: 9507	When I decided I wanted to learn pedal steel almost three years ago and started researching them, one name stood very, very high....higher than any other...on the recommendation list for a good, solid ...
Topic: Bar- BJS 7/8 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 748	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 9 Feb 2022 8:18 pm Subject: Bar- BJS 7/8 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 748	Alex, I'll take one. Let me know how you'd like payment. Thanks, Jack PM sent!
Topic: Bar- BJS 7/8 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 748	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 9 Feb 2022 3:53 pm Subject: Bar- BJS 7/8 SOLD
Alex Stewart Replies: 2 Views: 748	Hello, Bar is brand new, never used. $90 Shipping to lower 48 included in price. *SOLD* https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/18398_IMG_4512_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforu ...
Topic: Joe Wright's Right Hand
Alex Stewart Replies: 21 Views: 9909	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Dec 2021 8:12 am Subject: Joe Wright's Right Hand
Alex Stewart Replies: 21 Views: 9909	I guess I got lucky. That site was the absolute very first one that I found when I started. Two years later I still haven't absorbed it all, of course. I just figured you all knew about it...lol! ...
Topic: Stage One and Quilter T12
Alex Stewart Replies: 6 Views: 3208	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Dec 2021 10:31 am Subject: Stage One and Quilter T12
Alex Stewart Replies: 6 Views: 3208	Michael and Tucker, Thank you both for your input. Today I am having much better luck and it is with the settings that both Jack and Tucker suggested. Michael, I am using a Stage One pot VP and ...
Topic: Stage One and Quilter T12
Alex Stewart Replies: 6 Views: 3208	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Dec 2021 5:54 am Subject: Stage One and Quilter T12
Alex Stewart Replies: 6 Views: 3208	Thanks Jack, I appreciate you giving me some input. I have followed the threads where you and Travis both posted photos of your settings. That is where I started. I guess I just need to work on my ...
Topic: Stage One and Quilter T12
Alex Stewart Replies: 6 Views: 3208	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Dec 2021 8:23 pm Subject: Stage One and Quilter T12
Alex Stewart Replies: 6 Views: 3208	Hi all, I can't lift much after two back operations and was looking for a nice, light amp to go with my Zum Stage One. I bought a Travis Toy TT12 for the weight and can still return it. I am ...
Topic: Hippie steel guitarists and the Hippies
Alex Stewart Replies: 10 Views: 2867	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jun 2021 1:13 pm Subject: Hippie steel guitarists and the Hippies
Alex Stewart Replies: 10 Views: 2867	Thank you Tom!
Topic: Peterson Tuner Sweeteners Question
Alex Stewart Replies: 10 Views: 3855	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jun 2021 6:35 pm Subject: Peterson Tuner Sweeteners Question
Alex Stewart Replies: 10 Views: 3855	No expert, but here is some more info. This first pdf is older, I think, but shows the difference between Jeff Newman's newer tuning (SE9), his older tuning (OE9) and Emmons (EM9). Looks like i ...
Topic: Jeffran Email Mentions Fingerpicks UPDATED
Alex Stewart Replies: 41 Views: 12967	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jun 2021 10:31 am Subject: Jeffran Email Mentions Fingerpicks UPDATED
Alex Stewart Replies: 41 Views: 12967	Here is the latest email from Jeffran for those of you not on the mailing list: "Well Folks, The time has almost arrived. We are moving our office!! With this our online store will close fo ...
Topic: Jeffran Email Mentions Fingerpicks UPDATED
Alex Stewart Replies: 41 Views: 12967	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 May 2021 7:47 am Subject: Jeffran Email Mentions Fingerpicks UPDATED
Alex Stewart Replies: 41 Views: 12967	I imagine some of you may still be on the Jeffran mailing list. I am as I don't have the history many of you do and I am new to pedal steel. For those of you that left the email list...and never got ...
Topic: Tone Master Twin Hiss?
Alex Stewart Replies: 9 Views: 3991	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Feb 2021 8:08 pm Subject: Tone Master Twin Hiss?
Alex Stewart Replies: 9 Views: 3991	Very true, Stephan, but these new ToneMaster models from Fender are tubeless! It's hard to keep up with all the new stuff coming out constantly, I know. They make a ToneMaster Twin Reverb and a D ...
Topic: Tone Master Twin Hiss?
Alex Stewart Replies: 9 Views: 3991	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Feb 2021 4:31 pm Subject: Tone Master Twin Hiss?
Alex Stewart Replies: 9 Views: 3991	Steve, It only hisses when the treble is also turned up. I received a reply from Fender saying that the modeling does have some hiss. I also compared it to a vintage Fender and it seems like th ...
Topic: Tone Master Twin Hiss?
Alex Stewart Replies: 9 Views: 3991	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Feb 2021 3:04 pm Subject: Tone Master Twin Hiss?
Alex Stewart Replies: 9 Views: 3991	Hey all, I just received my Tonemaster Twin today and was surprised to hear hiss when nothing is plugged in and the volume and treble are both at 10. Power at full; both channels, bright switch on ...