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I made my seat many years ago using 2 fold-in legs made from plywood, best thing I did regarding not to use individual metal legs.It also has a removeable box inside which I keep all my spare stuff in ...

Like Richard Burton,
I've been using metal thumb picks for many years - also for my old five string.
I've mentioned in the past, our finger picks are metal, why bother with plastic for a thumb pick ...

Like I've said many times on the forum, I've used Jag-Wire strings for quite some time, and find them to have the best sound and keep in tune the longest.

I use them on my ol' 5 string as they're ...

Hi there guys, there's quite a load of information here on polishing end plates, but for me I've used Solvol Autosol for many years. It comes in a tube and is just great for polishing all kinds of met ...

Many thanks Rick for all the information.
Looking at it, it sure's not been looked after in it's life.
Possibly the previous owner had passed away leaving it stored somewhere not being looked after ...

I recently picked up a very old looking (steel & case) Magnatone twin 8 string and three legs plus three books, one of them very old.
There's a mention from a friend that it's Hawaiian but was wo ...

I've had an SD10 Z.B. for many many years plus a D10 Z.B. which I owned a good few years too.
I never tried a non pedal steel so a friend of mine sold me an 8 string "old timer" which I nev ...

This question has come up many times before and shows quite a list of lubricant`s that all the different pickers and grinners out there are using today.
For many,many years, I`ve been using 3-in-1 wi ...

I may have mentioned before, but I`ve found the very best strings that I`ve been using are Jag-Wires.
They sound just `fantastic`and the longest lasting strings that I`ve ever used.
I also use them ...

Hi there Lee,
They're Jim Dunlop 94530 -- whatever the number means, possibly the type thickness gauge.
They last the longest without having to mess around with or file.
The strength is kept there ...

For many years I`ve used metal thumb picks on my old Z.B`s. and five string banjo to get away from the muted plastic sounds.
The metal ones corelate with the metal finger picks and sort of equalize ...

Hi there folks,
I`ve been using a metal thumb pick for Steel and five string Banjo for many years, I`d never go back to plastic.
Usually they`re Dunlop. Very Happy

All Z.B.est.

Bob.

Hey Richard - your letter here including your sound is absolutely brilliant - I`m so jealous!!!!!! Rolling Eyes

All Z.B.est.

Bob.

Similar topics have been up before re' metal picks.
I`ve used them for many many years on my ol`Z.B. plus my ol`5 string and more recently my Dobro.
This also includes a metal thumb pick too as my b ...

This looks like a fantastic deal for someone out there looking for one of the best steels ever made.
The modifications made to it look very much Z.B.ish and looks like it`s extrememly well done.
The ...

The very best strings I`ve ever `twanged` with in my life.
I just can`t help bragging about them. I even use them on my Dobro and ol`5 string.
They also last the longest - what else can I say. Very Happy

...

The very best strings I`ve ever `twanged` with in my life.
I just can`t help bragging about them. I even use them on my Dobro and ol`5 string.
They also last the longest - what else can I say. Very Happy

...

Many thanks mi' old fruit, I'll definitely be giving Al a call in a few days to check out his supply. Very Happy

All Z.B.est.

Bob.

Hi there folks, I've been using Jag-Wire strings for quite some time now and I'm "completely" taken over with the sound and length of time they actually last.
I've even used them on my ol' ...

I've used quite a few makes of finger picks over the years for Pedal Steel and 5 string Banjo and have seen the good and bad in many makes.
I have always bent/shaped them to fit my big fingers - plu ...

Jag-Wire.................the best there are. Smile

All Z.B.est.

Bob.

I've mentioned it many time before in the past, but I've always used a metal thumb-pick for many years for the ol' five string too.
The finger picks are metal eh?? Rolling Eyes

All Z.B.est.
...

Bob, It's so sickeningly sad to see your "Best Friends" go ........I know, we've had it happen many times over the years.
We currently have four dogs at the moment, the male is a cross, his ...

Just a little thing that you might want to try John...did you ever lube the mechanics at all.
I lube mine on a regular basis and the returns seem to be O.K. Just a small amount of lube is required on ...

Hey Duane..................just "FANTASTICO" it'll be around a long time.......I can tell.......soooo

All Z.B.est.

Bob Mainwaring.
Vancouver Island.

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Topic: Repadding a steel seat.
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 23 Views: 7761	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jul 2015 5:57 am Subject: Repadding a seat
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 23 Views: 7761	I made my seat many years ago using 2 fold-in legs made from plywood, best thing I did regarding not to use individual metal legs.It also has a removeable box inside which I keep all my spare stuff in ...
Topic: Thumb pick question (again)
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 33 Views: 12146	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jul 2015 5:23 am Subject: Thumb Pick Question
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 33 Views: 12146	Like Richard Burton, I've been using metal thumb picks for many years - also for my old five string. I've mentioned in the past, our finger picks are metal, why bother with plastic for a thumb pick ...
Topic: string breakage need help
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 17 Views: 5896	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 May 2015 6:46 am Subject: string breakage need help
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 17 Views: 5896	Like I've said many times on the forum, I've used Jag-Wire strings for quite some time, and find them to have the best sound and keep in tune the longest. I use them on my ol' 5 string as they're ...
Topic: What is the best way to make end-plates shine like mirrors?
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 44 Views: 13890	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Apr 2015 3:49 pm Subject: Polishing End Plates
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 44 Views: 13890	Hi there guys, there's quite a load of information here on polishing end plates, but for me I've used Solvol Autosol for many years. It comes in a tube and is just great for polishing all kinds of met ...
Topic: Three legged Magnatone
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 5 Views: 3337	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Apr 2015 8:35 am Subject: My old "Banger"
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 5 Views: 3337	Many thanks Rick for all the information. Looking at it, it sure's not been looked after in it's life. Possibly the previous owner had passed away leaving it stored somewhere not being looked after ...
Topic: Three legged Magnatone
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 5 Views: 3337	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Apr 2015 6:37 am Subject: Three legged Magnatone
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 5 Views: 3337	I recently picked up a very old looking (steel & case) Magnatone twin 8 string and three legs plus three books, one of them very old. There's a mention from a friend that it's Hawaiian but was wo ...
Topic: How Many Pedal Steels Do You Currenly Own
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 118 Views: 34483	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Mar 2015 7:43 am Subject: How Many Pedal Steels?
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 118 Views: 34483	I've had an SD10 Z.B. for many many years plus a D10 Z.B. which I owned a good few years too. I never tried a non pedal steel so a friend of mine sold me an 8 string "old timer" which I nev ...
Topic: Lubricants... no jokes, please...
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 38 Views: 13371	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Mar 2015 6:52 am Subject: Lubricating your steel
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 38 Views: 13371	This question has come up many times before and shows quite a list of lubricant`s that all the different pickers and grinners out there are using today. For many,many years, I`ve been using 3-in-1 wi ...
Topic: Strings
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 24 Views: 7629	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Feb 2015 7:20 am Subject: Types & Makes of strings
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 24 Views: 7629	I may have mentioned before, but I`ve found the very best strings that I`ve been using are Jag-Wires. They sound just `fantastic`and the longest lasting strings that I`ve ever used. I also use them ...
Topic: Thumb Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 57 Views: 25301	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jan 2015 4:41 pm Subject: Metal Thumb Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 57 Views: 25301	Hi there Lee, They're Jim Dunlop 94530 -- whatever the number means, possibly the type thickness gauge. They last the longest without having to mess around with or file. The strength is kept there ...
Topic: Thumb Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 57 Views: 25301	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jan 2015 2:53 pm Subject: Thumb Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 57 Views: 25301	For many years I`ve used metal thumb picks on my old Z.B`s. and five string banjo to get away from the muted plastic sounds. The metal ones corelate with the metal finger picks and sort of equalize ...
Topic: Finger Picks?
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 29 Views: 11439	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jan 2015 7:55 am Subject: Metal finger and thumb picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 29 Views: 11439	Hi there folks, I`ve been using a metal thumb pick for Steel and five string Banjo for many years, I`d never go back to plastic. Usually they`re Dunlop. All Z.B.est. Bob.
Topic: Tom Brumley steel solo on Together Again... question..
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 52 Views: 35378	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Dec 2014 4:30 pm Subject: Richard Burtons letter.
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 52 Views: 35378	Hey Richard - your letter here including your sound is absolutely brilliant - I`m so jealous!!!!!! All Z.B.est. Bob.
Topic: To pick or not to pick
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 10 Views: 4631	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Nov 2014 8:39 am Subject: To Pick Or Not To Pick
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 10 Views: 4631	Similar topics have been up before re' metal picks. I`ve used them for many many years on my ol`Z.B. plus my ol`5 string and more recently my Dobro. This also includes a metal thumb pick too as my b ...
Topic: Zb '72 D10 $1300
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 11 Views: 6872	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Oct 2014 3:01 pm Subject: Z.B.For Sale
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 11 Views: 6872	This looks like a fantastic deal for someone out there looking for one of the best steels ever made. The modifications made to it look very much Z.B.ish and looks like it`s extrememly well done. The ...
Topic: Best strings
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 21 Views: 4153	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Oct 2014 9:31 am Subject: The best strings
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 21 Views: 4153	The very best strings I`ve ever `twanged` with in my life. I just can`t help bragging about them. I even use them on my Dobro and ol`5 string. They also last the longest - what else can I say. ...
Topic: Best strings
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 21 Views: 4153	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Oct 2014 9:31 am Subject: The best strings
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 21 Views: 4153	The very best strings I`ve ever `twanged` with in my life. I just can`t help bragging about them. I even use them on my Dobro and ol`5 string. They also last the longest - what else can I say. ...
Topic: Jag-Wire strings sold in Canada?????
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 2 Views: 641	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Jun 2014 8:38 pm Subject: Jag-Wire String Availability in Canada.
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 2 Views: 641	Many thanks mi' old fruit, I'll definitely be giving Al a call in a few days to check out his supply. All Z.B.est. Bob.
Topic: Jag-Wire strings sold in Canada?????
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 2 Views: 641	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Jun 2014 6:52 am Subject: Jag-Wire strings sold in Canada?????
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 2 Views: 641	Hi there folks, I've been using Jag-Wire strings for quite some time now and I'm "completely" taken over with the sound and length of time they actually last. I've even used them on my ol' ...
Topic: Finger Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 51 Views: 29650	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 May 2014 7:36 pm Subject: Finger Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 51 Views: 29650	I've used quite a few makes of finger picks over the years for Pedal Steel and 5 string Banjo and have seen the good and bad in many makes. I have always bent/shaped them to fit my big fingers - plu ...
Topic: What brand of strings do you use?
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 69 Views: 17585	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Dec 2013 11:05 pm Subject: What brand of strings do you use?
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 69 Views: 17585	Jag-Wire.................the best there are. All Z.B.est. Bob.
Topic: Scratchy thumb picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 8 Views: 2097	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Nov 2013 9:41 am Subject: Scratchy Picks
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 8 Views: 2097	I've mentioned it many time before in the past, but I've always used a metal thumb-pick for many years for the ol' five string too. The finger picks are metal eh?? All Z.B.est. ...
Topic: Our Girl Is Gone
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 20 Views: 9761	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 8 Nov 2013 7:45 am Subject: One of our best friends
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 20 Views: 9761	Bob, It's so sickeningly sad to see your "Best Friends" go ........I know, we've had it happen many times over the years. We currently have four dogs at the moment, the male is a cross, his ...
Topic: ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 3074 Views: 908587	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Sep 2013 12:12 pm Subject: ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 3074 Views: 908587	Just a little thing that you might want to try John...did you ever lube the mechanics at all. I lube mine on a regular basis and the returns seem to be O.K. Just a small amount of lube is required on ...
Topic: ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 3074 Views: 908587	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Aug 2013 7:12 am Subject: ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!
Bob Mainwaring Replies: 3074 Views: 908587	Hey Duane..................just "FANTASTICO" it'll be around a long time.......I can tell.......soooo All Z.B.est. Bob Mainwaring. Vancouver Island.