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Still have the steel Bob custom built for me years ago. It was far from a standard build. He did a great job!
RIP Bob.

Ditto on the Roland. Have yet to hear the Blackstar but told it sounds good too. Fishman makes the Loudbox but it is geared more for an acoustic guitar. The price is up there too. I think it runs abou ...

Thanks Jeff. I am planning on using it to teach a couple of students. It was the way I learned when I first started "mashinng" the pedals. I will be glad to purchase the Tab (copy) if you ...

Looking for a copy or original. CD or Digitized with booklet. Copy or pdf.
Thanks,
Gary

I have used Jerry Sentell for most of my pickup needs. Fast return, excellent quality work and fairly priced.
https://www.sentellpickups.net/
Gary

You are correct Sir.... that would be the plan. No rush. Just when you get a chance. You can PM me or use email link through the forum.
Thanks,
gary

John.... How much real estate have you got between the back of the bridge and end of the guitar?

The traps sound best to me!!! I really never liked ( can I say this here?) the sound of Fender steels. I always leaned towards towards Ricks, Gibsons, Epi's etc. JMHO. So that is why I likely lean tow ...

I know one shouldn't speak ill of the dead but Ron was a serious POS. He screwed a lot people out of a lot of $$$ on this forum and a few others. Luckily I had no dealings with him. Some here were not ...

Yes , Ron is Gone. I thought that it was mentioned on here. I think he actually made a few. Mickey Adams had a thread on one he was trying to fix for the unfortunate buyer of his "Supreme Steel.& ...

Bryan check your PM's
Thanks,
Gary

Looking to purchase a Tremblay lap steel. These were made in Laval Quebec a few years back by Hugo Tremblay. 6 or 8 string but prefer an 8.

Chris, yes there are those that do have the "Golden Ears." I will never forget watching the great Joe Pass playing a solo gig many years ago. His Polytone Amp crapped out on him in the middl ...

When it comes to solid body guitars and lap steels...I came to this conclusion years ago. (Hollow and Chambered bodies are quite a different story)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE

...

I thought at one point that Doug Beaumier made a short instructional video on the "X slant." I know that the song you posted the link for (Send me the Pillow) is in his Lap Steel instruction ...

Measure the available mounting space behind the bridge. There are several benders but all of them may not fit. I beleive the Certano Bender requires at least one inch. The Peters G/B-Bender Shorty req ...

I'm definitely a little late to this party but thought that I would respond anyway in hopes of saving everyone time and money.
Mapes Company in Tennesse makes wire for just about every purpose that ...

Bernie,
Who does your nails? Rolling Eyes

Erv
If I had nails like that I wouldn't need the picks.

I have used a Moyo for about 3 years now. Love it. All the others make me feel like I'm driving a bulldozer. It takes a minute to get accustomed to it but worth the effort. Very well made and portable ...

Saw him at one of the casinos about 10-12 years ago. Bought my tickets early when I heard he was coming and we had GREAT seats!! Wow is all I can say. Amazing performance...... the quality of the his ...

Sent you a PM
Gary

They are excellent picks. You must have a smaller finger than I do (L) They only had small when I last checked.
I love mine but they came up missing after a gig along with my BJS Bar and pouch. I wen ...

Anybody hear anything about if they are still in production and shipping orders? Feel free to answer here or PM. Thanks.
gary

I don't know how you can make slants with a grooved bar.
I never saw Jerry Byrd use a grooved bar.
Erv

Erv, I never saw Jerry use one either, but it can be done. Takes a bit of getting accustomed ...

I used several bar types on non pedal over the years but have settled on a Scheerhorn bar on Bruce Boutons recommendation. A bit pricey but it has made a world of difference......
Gary

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Topic: Bob Simmons of Simmons Steel Guitars
G Strout Replies: 14 Views: 3634	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 28 Dec 2023 9:11 pm Subject: Bob Simmons of Simmons Steel Guitars
G Strout Replies: 14 Views: 3634	Still have the steel Bob custom built for me years ago. It was far from a standard build. He did a great job! RIP Bob.
Topic: How to ramble with an electric lap steel
G Strout Replies: 11 Views: 1562	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Dec 2023 4:57 am Subject: How to ramble with an electric lap steel
G Strout Replies: 11 Views: 1562	Ditto on the Roland. Have yet to hear the Blackstar but told it sounds good too. Fishman makes the Loudbox but it is geared more for an acoustic guitar. The price is up there too. I think it runs abou ...
Topic: Neil Flanz Sho Bud special instruction album.
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 788	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 16 Dec 2023 7:17 am Subject: Neil Flanz Sho Bud special instruction album.
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 788	Thanks Jeff. I am planning on using it to teach a couple of students. It was the way I learned when I first started "mashinng" the pedals. I will be glad to purchase the Tab (copy) if you ...
Topic: Neil Flanz Sho Bud special instruction album.
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 788	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 14 Dec 2023 6:49 pm Subject: Neil Flanz Sho Bud special instruction album.
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 788	Looking for a copy or original. CD or Digitized with booklet. Copy or pdf. Thanks, Gary
Topic: Pickup Rewind or repair
G Strout Replies: 7 Views: 1898	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Dec 2023 8:14 pm Subject: Pickup Rewind or repair
G Strout Replies: 7 Views: 1898	I have used Jerry Sentell for most of my pickup needs. Fast return, excellent quality work and fairly priced. https://www.sentellpickups.net/ Gary
Topic: LOOK!!!!!! Chandler 6 string w/hard case, mint, NOW $499!!!!
G Strout Replies: 20 Views: 4606	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Dec 2023 7:12 pm Subject: LOOK!!!!!! Chandler 6 string w/hard case, mint, NOW $499!!!!
G Strout Replies: 20 Views: 4606	You are correct Sir.... that would be the plan. No rush. Just when you get a chance. You can PM me or use email link through the forum. Thanks, gary
Topic: LOOK!!!!!! Chandler 6 string w/hard case, mint, NOW $499!!!!
G Strout Replies: 20 Views: 4606	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Dec 2023 3:26 pm Subject: LOOK!!!!!! Chandler 6 string w/hard case, mint, NOW $499!!!!
G Strout Replies: 20 Views: 4606	John.... How much real estate have you got between the back of the bridge and end of the guitar?
Topic: Trapezoid vs Boxcars?
G Strout Replies: 6 Views: 1768	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Nov 2023 2:35 pm Subject: Trapezoid vs Boxcars?
G Strout Replies: 6 Views: 1768	The traps sound best to me!!! I really never liked ( can I say this here?) the sound of Fender steels. I always leaned towards towards Ricks, Gibsons, Epi's etc. JMHO. So that is why I likely lean tow ...
Topic: Bentley Supreme
G Strout Replies: 8 Views: 3050	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Nov 2023 5:48 am Subject: Bentley Supreme
G Strout Replies: 8 Views: 3050	I know one shouldn't speak ill of the dead but Ron was a serious POS. He screwed a lot people out of a lot of $$$ on this forum and a few others. Luckily I had no dealings with him. Some here were not ...
Topic: Bentley Supreme
G Strout Replies: 8 Views: 3050	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Nov 2023 6:39 pm Subject: Bentley Supreme
G Strout Replies: 8 Views: 3050	Yes , Ron is Gone. I thought that it was mentioned on here. I think he actually made a few. Mickey Adams had a thread on one he was trying to fix for the unfortunate buyer of his "Supreme Steel.& ...
Topic: Silk 6 string lap steel/ Sold: Please close. Thank you.
G Strout Replies: 4 Views: 1575	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Oct 2023 5:08 pm Subject: Silk 6 string lap steel/ Sold: Please close. Thank you.
G Strout Replies: 4 Views: 1575	Bryan check your PM's Thanks, Gary
Topic: Tremblay Lap Steel
G Strout Replies: 0 Views: 211	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 10 Oct 2023 7:21 pm Subject: Tremblay Lap Steel
G Strout Replies: 0 Views: 211	Looking to purchase a Tremblay lap steel. These were made in Laval Quebec a few years back by Hugo Tremblay. 6 or 8 string but prefer an 8.
Topic: I'm done with tone chasing
G Strout Replies: 7 Views: 1756	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Sep 2023 3:10 am Subject: I'm done with tone chasing
G Strout Replies: 7 Views: 1756	Chris, yes there are those that do have the "Golden Ears." I will never forget watching the great Joe Pass playing a solo gig many years ago. His Polytone Amp crapped out on him in the middl ...
Topic: I'm done with tone chasing
G Strout Replies: 7 Views: 1756	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Sep 2023 6:21 pm Subject: I'm done with tone chasing
G Strout Replies: 7 Views: 1756	When it comes to solid body guitars and lap steels...I came to this conclusion years ago. (Hollow and Chambered bodies are quite a different story) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE ...
Topic: The X-Slant
G Strout Replies: 16 Views: 2625	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2023 1:35 pm Subject: The X-Slant
G Strout Replies: 16 Views: 2625	I thought at one point that Doug Beaumier made a short instructional video on the "X slant." I know that the song you posted the link for (Send me the Pillow) is in his Lap Steel instruction ...
Topic: Palm Bender for Gold Tone Lap Steel
G Strout Replies: 1 Views: 275	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 23 Aug 2023 6:35 am Subject: Palm Bender for Gold Tone Lap Steel
G Strout Replies: 1 Views: 275	Measure the available mounting space behind the bridge. There are several benders but all of them may not fit. I beleive the Certano Bender requires at least one inch. The Peters G/B-Bender Shorty req ...
Topic: Strings Coming Out My Ears
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 827	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Aug 2023 3:46 pm Subject: Strings Coming Out My Ears
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 827	I'm definitely a little late to this party but thought that I would respond anyway in hopes of saving everyone time and money. Mapes Company in Tennesse makes wire for just about every purpose that ...
Topic: Looking for these picks
G Strout Replies: 5 Views: 997	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 4 Aug 2023 2:43 pm Subject: Looking for these picks
G Strout Replies: 5 Views: 997	Bernie, Who does your nails? Erv If I had nails like that I wouldn't need the picks.
Topic: Best volume pedal for lap steel?
G Strout Replies: 12 Views: 1427	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2023 7:58 pm Subject: Best volume pedal for lap steel?
G Strout Replies: 12 Views: 1427	I have used a Moyo for about 3 years now. Love it. All the others make me feel like I'm driving a bulldozer. It takes a minute to get accustomed to it but worth the effort. Very well made and portable ...
Topic: Tony Bennett
G Strout Replies: 21 Views: 9484	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Jul 2023 5:02 pm Subject: Tony Bennett
G Strout Replies: 21 Views: 9484	Saw him at one of the casinos about 10-12 years ago. Bought my tickets early when I heard he was coming and we had GREAT seats!! Wow is all I can say. Amazing performance...... the quality of the his ...
Topic: Vintage Lap Steel Tone Bars
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 449	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 27 Jul 2023 12:28 pm Subject: Vintage Lap Steel Tone Bars
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 449	Sent you a PM Gary
Topic: Perfect Touch Picks
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Jul 2023 4:24 pm Subject: Perfect Touch Picks
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 1033	They are excellent picks. You must have a smaller finger than I do (L) They only had small when I last checked. I love mine but they came up missing after a gig along with my BJS Bar and pouch. I wen ...
Topic: Perfect Touch Picks
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 1033	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Jul 2023 3:18 pm Subject: Perfect Touch Picks
G Strout Replies: 3 Views: 1033	Anybody hear anything about if they are still in production and shipping orders? Feel free to answer here or PM. Thanks. gary
Topic: Round tone bar - or change to shubb?
G Strout Replies: 9 Views: 1531	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jul 2023 6:29 pm Subject: Round tone bar - or change to shubb?
G Strout Replies: 9 Views: 1531	I don't know how you can make slants with a grooved bar. I never saw Jerry Byrd use a grooved bar. Erv Erv, I never saw Jerry use one either, but it can be done. Takes a bit of getting accustomed ...
Topic: Round tone bar - or change to shubb?
G Strout Replies: 9 Views: 1531	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jul 2023 6:35 pm Subject: Round tone bar - or change to shubb?
G Strout Replies: 9 Views: 1531	I used several bar types on non pedal over the years but have settled on a Scheerhorn bar on Bruce Boutons recommendation. A bit pricey but it has made a world of difference...... Gary