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And then there's this...

"Marty Robbins PLAYS STEEL on bandmate Bill Johnson's song'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGebNY21rpI

Marty sure had a lot of talent!!
Very Happy

- Dave

I previously posted the first two steps of Larry Bell’s tuning method, since they seemed most relevant to the OP's question about “cabinet drop”:

1. Push your A and B pedals and release a few ...

Really interesting interview covering non-pedal and pedal steel from Chris' point of view...
"Chris Scruggs Interview - Steel Guitar Arts Council"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZYo6M-0 ...

John,

I used the blue Herco thumbpicks for many years. Of course, one must keep a spare Herco in easy reach because about halfway through the set, the blue Herco thumbpick loosens from one's body h ...

Thanks Kevin, I’m going to move my pedals back to standard position and see if that helps. If not I will try adding additional pulls on the Es and F# when pedals down. Mike is going to send me parts ...

"Rosanne Cash - Seven Year Ache (studio version)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrUs_FWqj9s

I have some graphite lube I use to keep strings from sticking in the nuts of my guitars, I'll try to use some of that
Nick, I would not recommend using graphite, because I have read that when expos ...

No worries, Jerry.

I got the idea years ago when I read about Bobbe Seymour drilling threaded holes in his Emmons push-pull end-plates so he could insert 1/4" bolts to keep the legs from unscr ...

Someone here suggested rubber o rings like for plumbing etc. These work for me to keep the legs stable and tight plus makes them easier to get loose in the event you might want to break it down.

Hi ...

Very nice playing, Jonathan.

And a great sounding Emmons, too!

- Dave

Yes indeed...
That is some hot picking, Fred!

Good job on the other instruments, too. Very Happy

- Dave

If you bought the Tri-Flow in a bike shop, and it is the version labeled “Tri-Flow Superior Dry Lubricant”, it has paraffin wax added to it to coat and protect bike chains from rain and mud. It i ...

I have only a sketchy list of ZB serial numbers after 1968.

The last number on that list is #0506, a D-10 made 9-28-1973.
The SD-10 made three days before, on 9-25-1973, is numbered #0504.

I ho ...

Hi James,

I'd highly recommend Clem Schmitz's bargain-priced booklet & DVD: "Methodology And Practice In Pedal Steel Guitar" to any Emmons push-pull owner...
- Dave

Well....I don ...

Hi James,

I'd highly recommend Clem Schmitz's bargain-priced booklet "Methodology And Practice In Pedal Steel Guitar" to any Emmons push-pull owner. Clem used to own a steel guitar store ...

...The case can not exceed 62 linear inches. The only Pelican model that meets these airline requirements might not be deep enough to protect/fit my guitar coming to 6.14" and the SKB (3614-6) e ...

Who played on George Jones' "Tall Tall Trees"? (B Side of "Hearts in My Dream)"
If you are referring to the 1957 recording, (which I believe is this one: https://www.youtube.com/ ...

Jon, the SKB trap cases come in several lengths.

The SKB H3611 ATA trap case interior measures 36.75” x 11.75” x 7.75” and should easily hold most D-10 or S-10 pedal steels.
https://www.skbc ...

Curious -does the chrome frets ever blind you on a production stage? RP
Yup, they sure do.
The chrome frets disappear in a lot of stage lighting situations.

I solved the problem years ago with so ...

No one seems to play the chord I hear in the bridge on the word ' Airplane'. It's either a D#dim. or a D#7. It's just two beats long. I'm talking the original version. Comments?
I've heard that chord ...

I have heard the term "voicing the amplifier" used to describe the process of matching an amp's tone to a specific instrument (such as steel guitar versus 6-string electric guitar), but neve ...

Andrew, just to clarify slightly...

I agree with Bobby to not use Scotch-Brite to polish changer-fingers.

I've always used at least a 600 grit emery cloth (best) to polish the tops of changer-fi ...

Here's that great bluegrass pedal steel player, Doug Jernigan, with one of the masters of the 5-string banjo...

"She's Gone, Gone, Gone - JD Crowe"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7k6nh ...

Hi all, When it comes to a ballad Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he "didnt" play, he only plays what is essential for conveying the songwriters intent. I miss Jimmy Day!
Here's a good ...

I use Singer sewing machine oil for everything but the changer.
Kelcey,

Thanks for your quick and helpful reply.

- Dave

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Topic: Steel on Marty Robbins Recordings
Dave Magram Replies: 10 Views: 634	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Apr 2024 10:30 pm Subject: Marty Robbins PLAYS STEEL
Dave Magram Replies: 10 Views: 634	And then there's this... "Marty Robbins PLAYS STEEL on bandmate Bill Johnson's song' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGebNY21rpI Marty sure had a lot of talent!! - Dave
Topic: cabinet drop
Dave Magram Replies: 52 Views: 3619	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Apr 2024 11:57 am Subject: cabinet drop
Dave Magram Replies: 52 Views: 3619	I previously posted the first two steps of Larry Bell’s tuning method, since they seemed most relevant to the OP's question about “cabinet drop”: 1. Push your A and B pedals and release a few ...
Topic: Chris Scruggs Interviewed by Russ Pahl
Dave Magram Replies: 3 Views: 396	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Apr 2024 1:13 pm Subject: Chris Scruggs Interviewed by Russ Pahl
Dave Magram Replies: 3 Views: 396	Really interesting interview covering non-pedal and pedal steel from Chris' point of view... "Chris Scruggs Interview - Steel Guitar Arts Council" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZYo6M-0 ...
Topic: Alternates to blue Herco thumbpicks?
Dave Magram Replies: 12 Views: 1150	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Apr 2024 9:40 pm Subject: Alternates to blue Herco thumbpicks?
Dave Magram Replies: 12 Views: 1150	John, I used the blue Herco thumbpicks for many years. Of course, one must keep a spare Herco in easy reach because about halfway through the set, the blue Herco thumbpick loosens from one's body h ...
Topic: cabinet drop
Dave Magram Replies: 52 Views: 3619	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Apr 2024 5:10 pm Subject: cabinet drop
Dave Magram Replies: 52 Views: 3619	Thanks Kevin, I’m going to move my pedals back to standard position and see if that helps. If not I will try adding additional pulls on the Es and F# when pedals down. Mike is going to send me parts ...
Topic: E9: Hank Devito's intro to "Seven Year Ache."
Dave Magram Replies: 5 Views: 1321	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 28 Mar 2024 3:45 pm Subject: E9: Hank Devito's intro to "Seven Year Ache."
Dave Magram Replies: 5 Views: 1321	"Rosanne Cash - Seven Year Ache (studio version)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrUs_FWqj9s
Topic: Emmons pushpull detuning in a weird way
Dave Magram Replies: 7 Views: 919	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Mar 2024 11:12 pm Subject: Emmons pushpull detuning in a weird way
Dave Magram Replies: 7 Views: 919	I have some graphite lube I use to keep strings from sticking in the nuts of my guitars, I'll try to use some of that Nick, I would not recommend using graphite, because I have read that when expos ...
Topic: Whoda Thunk....Not Me
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 897	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Mar 2024 11:06 pm Subject: Whoda Thunk....Not Me
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 897	No worries, Jerry. I got the idea years ago when I read about Bobbe Seymour drilling threaded holes in his Emmons push-pull end-plates so he could insert 1/4" bolts to keep the legs from unscr ...
Topic: Whoda Thunk....Not Me
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 897	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Mar 2024 2:40 pm Subject: Whoda Thunk....Not Me
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 897	Someone here suggested rubber o rings like for plumbing etc. These work for me to keep the legs stable and tight plus makes them easier to get loose in the event you might want to break it down. Hi ...
Topic: Emmons Push Pull $4200 (more pictures added)
Dave Magram Replies: 7 Views: 4812	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 7 Mar 2024 10:04 pm Subject: Emmons Push Pull $4200 (more pictures added)
Dave Magram Replies: 7 Views: 4812	Very nice playing, Jonathan. And a great sounding Emmons, too! - Dave
Topic: Fred Treece Plays Some Great Music
Dave Magram Replies: 7 Views: 737	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 4 Mar 2024 6:47 pm Subject: Fred Treece Plays Some Great Music
Dave Magram Replies: 7 Views: 737	Yes indeed... That is some hot picking, Fred! Good job on the other instruments, too. - Dave
Topic: Cleaning an Emmons fretboard with Tri-Flow bike chain oil?
Dave Magram Replies: 4 Views: 1064	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2024 10:04 pm Subject: Cleaning an Emmons fretboard with Tri-Flow bike chain oil?
Dave Magram Replies: 4 Views: 1064	If you bought the Tri-Flow in a bike shop, and it is the version labeled “Tri-Flow Superior Dry Lubricant”, it has paraffin wax added to it to coat and protect bike chains from rain and mud. It i ...
Topic: ZB serial numbers/dates
Dave Magram Replies: 5 Views: 1125	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Feb 2024 10:16 pm Subject: ZB serial numbers/dates
Dave Magram Replies: 5 Views: 1125	I have only a sketchy list of ZB serial numbers after 1968. The last number on that list is #0506, a D-10 made 9-28-1973. The SD-10 made three days before, on 9-25-1973, is numbered #0504. I ho ...
Topic: Emmons PP 8th string won't lower enough....
Dave Magram Replies: 10 Views: 1480	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Feb 2024 9:55 pm Subject: Emmons PP 8th string won't lower enough....
Dave Magram Replies: 10 Views: 1480	Hi James, I'd highly recommend Clem Schmitz's bargain-priced booklet & DVD: "Methodology And Practice In Pedal Steel Guitar" to any Emmons push-pull owner... - Dave Well....I don ...
Topic: Emmons PP 8th string won't lower enough....
Dave Magram Replies: 10 Views: 1480	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Feb 2024 1:17 pm Subject: Emmons PP 8th string won't lower enough....
Dave Magram Replies: 10 Views: 1480	Hi James, I'd highly recommend Clem Schmitz's bargain-priced booklet "Methodology And Practice In Pedal Steel Guitar" to any Emmons push-pull owner. Clem used to own a steel guitar store ...
Topic: SKB 3614-6 case VS pelican 1700 VS SKB Drum hardware case
Dave Magram Replies: 13 Views: 1843	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jan 2024 11:26 am Subject: Re: SKB 3614-6 case VS pelican 1700 VS SKB Drum...
Dave Magram Replies: 13 Views: 1843	...The case can not exceed 62 linear inches. The only Pelican model that meets these airline requirements might not be deep enough to protect/fit my guitar coming to 6.14" and the SKB (3614-6) e ...
Topic: George Jones "Tall Tall Trees"
Dave Magram Replies: 12 Views: 1777	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Jan 2024 11:17 pm Subject: Re: George Jones
Dave Magram Replies: 12 Views: 1777	Who played on George Jones' "Tall Tall Trees"? (B Side of "Hearts in My Dream)" If you are referring to the 1957 recording, (which I believe is this one: https://www.youtube.com/ ...
Topic: SKB 3614-6 case VS pelican 1700 VS SKB Drum hardware case
Dave Magram Replies: 13 Views: 1843	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Jan 2024 11:02 pm Subject: SKB 3614-6 case VS pelican 1700 VS SKB Drum hardware case
Dave Magram Replies: 13 Views: 1843	Jon, the SKB trap cases come in several lengths. The SKB H3611 ATA trap case interior measures 36.75” x 11.75” x 7.75” and should easily hold most D-10 or S-10 pedal steels. https://www.skbc ...
Topic: looking for Emmons chrome fretboards
Dave Magram Replies: 3 Views: 577	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jan 2024 11:35 pm Subject: looking for Emmons chrome fretboards
Dave Magram Replies: 3 Views: 577	Curious -does the chrome frets ever blind you on a production stage? RP Yup, they sure do. The chrome frets disappear in a lot of stage lighting situations. I solved the problem years ago with so ...
Topic: Silver Wings
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 1766	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jan 2024 11:07 pm Subject: Re: Silver Wings-Airplane chord?
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 1766	No one seems to play the chord I hear in the bridge on the word ' Airplane'. It's either a D#dim. or a D#7. It's just two beats long. I'm talking the original version. Comments? I've heard that chord ...
Topic: Pairing amps and Steels
Dave Magram Replies: 6 Views: 1004	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jan 2024 1:46 pm Subject: Pairing amps and Steels
Dave Magram Replies: 6 Views: 1004	I have heard the term "voicing the amplifier" used to describe the process of matching an amp's tone to a specific instrument (such as steel guitar versus 6-string electric guitar), but neve ...
Topic: Finger Changer Grooves
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 862	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jan 2024 11:18 pm Subject: Finger Changer Grooves
Dave Magram Replies: 8 Views: 862	Andrew, just to clarify slightly... I agree with Bobby to not use Scotch-Brite to polish changer-fingers. I've always used at least a 600 grit emery cloth (best) to polish the tops of changer-fi ...
Topic: What's the beef with banjo players?
Dave Magram Replies: 233 Views: 1329223	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Dec 2023 10:35 pm Subject: What's the beef with banjo players?
Dave Magram Replies: 233 Views: 1329223	Here's that great bluegrass pedal steel player, Doug Jernigan, with one of the masters of the 5-string banjo... "She's Gone, Gone, Gone - JD Crowe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7k6nh ...
Topic: Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he didn't play
Dave Magram Replies: 6 Views: 2768	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Dec 2023 4:04 pm Subject: Re: Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he didn't play
Dave Magram Replies: 6 Views: 2768	Hi all, When it comes to a ballad Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he "didnt" play, he only plays what is essential for conveying the songwriters intent. I miss Jimmy Day! Here's a good ...
Topic: Need to remove push pull changer
Dave Magram Replies: 37 Views: 15433	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2023 10:43 pm Subject: Need to remove push pull changer
Dave Magram Replies: 37 Views: 15433	I use Singer sewing machine oil for everything but the changer. Kelcey, Thanks for your quick and helpful reply. - Dave