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A sketch from life, in the age of cell-phone photography is, I would guess, pretty rare. You are lucky.

There is a happy ending to this story.

I was reluctant to get into a technical discussion with the dealer, or merely junk the pedal, so I examined the problem carefully.

The linkage consists of ...

There is nothing cheap about the way this pedal is built. I have no complaints about Behringer mics and mixers. I should add that everything imported into Australia is not cheap here.

By appearances, this pedal should be a good choice. Its solidly constructed and very neat and tidy inside. But it has an annoying feature.

The linkage between the pedal and the pot is a sliding cl ...

If the $800 and $250 guitars have the same pickup, the difference might be negligible to the ear, but that is probably not going to be the case due to variables. You will pay for design, finish and el ...

That's a lot of candles to blow out! Very Happy

Nice combo with the harmonics.

Here's a version on a pedal guitar, but the tune has only three chords so it should not be too hard to pick up. Its a good learner piece, but in C6 the only wrinkle will be finding a flat 7.

https: ...

That's just plain gorgeous. I especially like the addition of the Hawaiian turnaround.

Way cool!

Andy, I must confess that when I first read of your difficulties, I did not know how to respond. The idea of having our musical ability taken away, is too bleak to ponder for long. I wish you every po ...

Never mind the guitars . . .look at that table!!!!! Mr. Green

But seriously, it is such a subjective question. To my ears, I have to say yes. A vintage guitar is not a requirement.

Someone mentioned that the electronics and Pickup of vintage has not been surpassed. Why is that? With modern technology and manufacturing that should have improved. Also, how do the brand new gu ...

Don't forget GeorgeBoards and Dillion guitars.

I have not looked at the Byrd method book, but I have delved into methods for different instruments and styles. It is my conclusion that if you get one thing out of a book, it has been worth the troub ...

Nice work, Mike! And a very interesting thread right through.

This slapstick comedy was released by the long defunct Monogram studio. The humour is juvenile, but those interested in Hapa-Haole music will find some redeeming elements. Steel guitar of very nice to ...

Thanks Brad. I have not used iTunes. I will investigate, but I want to use my own files without using the Cloud and an internet connection. If that is possible, problem solved.

I want to use my iPad for recorded backings. I used to do this with a dedicated mp3 player, but as I have an iPad I should not need another device. I have looked at a couple of free apps but they are ...

That's handy Sebastian. Thanks. Lately, I have become disenchanted with the media's fixation on a cynical present and a dystopian future under the banner of realism. Its actually their choice. But old ...

Your concern for the "vintage vibe" of the pots is shared here on the forum. However, you can bet if Sol Ho'opi'i of Jerry Byrd had a scratchy sounding pot, the would have replaced it. Then ...

I owned a National Tricone for about ten years, but I came to the conclusion that I did not like the sound of metal bodied guitars. That goes for all resonators too. It was not that they sound bad in ...

Stumbled on this musical from 1937 on the tube. Sol Ho'opi'i with full band doing Hawaiian Hospitality. He plays a bakelite Rickenbacher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDnCzUX_RXI

The Turner-Brown Band will be in Cairns in October.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-jI-SFCFV8

I went to the next video in autoplay which is an interesting discussion of Alvino's use of the Sonovox. Apparently, his wife did the voice in conjunction with the guitar line. This young guy seems to ...

Great stuff, the band really swings.Hal Aloma has to be one of the most prolific steel guitarists on record.

Author	Message
Topic: A Fan's Sketch
David Matzenik Replies: 5 Views: 299	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Dec 2019 1:27 pm Subject: A Fan's Sketch
David Matzenik Replies: 5 Views: 299	A sketch from life, in the age of cell-phone photography is, I would guess, pretty rare. You are lucky.
Topic: Behringer FC600 volume pedal.
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 227	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Dec 2019 12:31 am Subject: Behringer FC600 volume pedal.
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 227	There is a happy ending to this story. I was reluctant to get into a technical discussion with the dealer, or merely junk the pedal, so I examined the problem carefully. The linkage consists of ...
Topic: Behringer FC600 volume pedal.
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 227	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Dec 2019 12:15 pm Subject: Behringer FC600 volume pedal.
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 227	There is nothing cheap about the way this pedal is built. I have no complaints about Behringer mics and mixers. I should add that everything imported into Australia is not cheap here.
Topic: Behringer FC600 volume pedal.
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 227	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Dec 2019 4:30 am Subject: Behringer FC600 volume pedal.
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 227	By appearances, this pedal should be a good choice. Its solidly constructed and very neat and tidy inside. But it has an annoying feature. The linkage between the pedal and the pot is a sliding cl ...
Topic: Price/Quality Question
David Matzenik Replies: 12 Views: 587	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2019 4:02 am Subject: Price/Quality Question
David Matzenik Replies: 12 Views: 587	If the $800 and $250 guitars have the same pickup, the difference might be negligible to the ear, but that is probably not going to be the case due to variables. You will pay for design, finish and el ...
Topic: One of My 6 Younger Brothers Turns 81
David Matzenik Replies: 24 Views: 887	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Nov 2019 12:25 pm Subject: One of My 6 Younger Brothers Turns 81
David Matzenik Replies: 24 Views: 887	That's a lot of candles to blow out! Nice combo with the harmonics.
Topic: Sail Along Silvery Moon
David Matzenik Replies: 2 Views: 278	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Nov 2019 12:47 pm Subject: Sail Along Silvery Moon
David Matzenik Replies: 2 Views: 278	Here's a version on a pedal guitar, but the tune has only three chords so it should not be too hard to pick up. Its a good learner piece, but in C6 the only wrinkle will be finding a flat 7. https: ...
Topic: Nice version of Harbor Lights
David Matzenik Replies: 6 Views: 637	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Nov 2019 4:03 am Subject: Nice version of Harbor Lights
David Matzenik Replies: 6 Views: 637	That's just plain gorgeous. I especially like the addition of the Hawaiian turnaround.
Topic: The Weight
David Matzenik Replies: 9 Views: 872	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Nov 2019 2:27 pm Subject: The Weight
David Matzenik Replies: 9 Views: 872	Way cool!
Topic: My Rickenbachers saved me!
David Matzenik Replies: 16 Views: 1056	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Nov 2019 1:21 pm Subject: My Rickenbachers saved me!
David Matzenik Replies: 16 Views: 1056	Andy, I must confess that when I first read of your difficulties, I did not know how to respond. The idea of having our musical ability taken away, is too bleak to ponder for long. I wish you every po ...
Topic: Can today’s lap builds equal vintage laps tone?
David Matzenik Replies: 19 Views: 1151	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Oct 2019 12:15 pm Subject: Can today’s lap builds equal vintage laps tone?
David Matzenik Replies: 19 Views: 1151	Never mind the guitars . . .look at that table!!!!! But seriously, it is such a subjective question. To my ears, I have to say yes. A vintage guitar is not a requirement.
Topic: New New Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
David Matzenik Replies: 23 Views: 1582	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Oct 2019 2:46 pm Subject: New New Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
David Matzenik Replies: 23 Views: 1582	Someone mentioned that the electronics and Pickup of vintage has not been surpassed. Why is that? With modern technology and manufacturing that should have improved. Also, how do the brand new gu ...
Topic: New New Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
David Matzenik Replies: 23 Views: 1582	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Oct 2019 12:47 pm Subject: New New Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
David Matzenik Replies: 23 Views: 1582	Don't forget GeorgeBoards and Dillion guitars.
Topic: Stupid Question of the Day
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Oct 2019 7:20 pm Subject: Stupid Question of the Day
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 498	I have not looked at the Byrd method book, but I have delved into methods for different instruments and styles. It is my conclusion that if you get one thing out of a book, it has been worth the troub ...
Topic: Nuages - Lap Steel Guitar
David Matzenik Replies: 10 Views: 629	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Oct 2019 1:25 pm Subject: Nuages - Lap Steel Guitar
David Matzenik Replies: 10 Views: 629	Nice work, Mike! And a very interesting thread right through.
Topic: Lure of the Islands 1942
David Matzenik Replies: 2 Views: 321	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Oct 2019 1:06 pm Subject: Lure of the Islands 1942
David Matzenik Replies: 2 Views: 321	This slapstick comedy was released by the long defunct Monogram studio. The humour is juvenile, but those interested in Hapa-Haole music will find some redeeming elements. Steel guitar of very nice to ...
Topic: Which mp3 player for iPad?
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 288	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 10 Oct 2019 12:17 pm Subject: Which mp3 player for iPad?
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 288	Thanks Brad. I have not used iTunes. I will investigate, but I want to use my own files without using the Cloud and an internet connection. If that is possible, problem solved.
Topic: Which mp3 player for iPad?
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 288	Forum Section: Computers Posted: 9 Oct 2019 6:13 pm Subject: Which mp3 player for iPad?
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 288	I want to use my iPad for recorded backings. I used to do this with a dedicated mp3 player, but as I have an iPad I should not need another device. I have looked at a couple of free apps but they are ...
Topic: Sol sighting
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 668	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2019 1:54 pm Subject: Sol sighting
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 668	That's handy Sebastian. Thanks. Lately, I have become disenchanted with the media's fixation on a cynical present and a dystopian future under the banner of realism. Its actually their choice. But old ...
Topic: Need advice on War-era Rick B6 pots
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 253	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Sep 2019 12:13 pm Subject: Need advice on War-era Rick B6 pots
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 253	Your concern for the "vintage vibe" of the pots is shared here on the forum. However, you can bet if Sol Ho'opi'i of Jerry Byrd had a scratchy sounding pot, the would have replaced it. Then ...
Topic: ? For beginner
David Matzenik Replies: 9 Views: 964	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Sep 2019 1:20 pm Subject: ? For beginner
David Matzenik Replies: 9 Views: 964	I owned a National Tricone for about ten years, but I came to the conclusion that I did not like the sound of metal bodied guitars. That goes for all resonators too. It was not that they sound bad in ...
Topic: Sol sighting
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 668	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Sep 2019 4:16 am Subject: Sol sighting
David Matzenik Replies: 4 Views: 668	Stumbled on this musical from 1937 on the tube. Sol Ho'opi'i with full band doing Hawaiian Hospitality. He plays a bakelite Rickenbacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDnCzUX_RXI
Topic: Nikki Brown in Australia
David Matzenik Replies: 2 Views: 338	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2019 2:51 pm Subject: Nikki Brown in Australia
David Matzenik Replies: 2 Views: 338	The Turner-Brown Band will be in Cairns in October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-jI-SFCFV8
Topic: Came across this clip of Alvino Rey..
David Matzenik Replies: 6 Views: 677	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Sep 2019 1:51 pm Subject: Came across this clip of Alvino Rey..
David Matzenik Replies: 6 Views: 677	I went to the next video in autoplay which is an interesting discussion of Alvino's use of the Sonovox. Apparently, his wife did the voice in conjunction with the guitar line. This young guy seems to ...
Topic: Hal Aloma - Hawaiian Serenade Album
David Matzenik Replies: 10 Views: 648	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Aug 2019 10:30 pm Subject: Hal Aloma - Hawaiian Serenade Album
David Matzenik Replies: 10 Views: 648	Great stuff, the band really swings.Hal Aloma has to be one of the most prolific steel guitarists on record.