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I have a 1000, 10 pedals, trying the factory A6 and E13 tuning. With a Bassman it's killer!

Found a great pianist - still looking for fiddle/steel.

Hi all,

Based in North London and Hertfordshire, we're currently a 3-piece looking to expand. Our set is a mix of Bob/Billy Jack Wills, Spade Cooley, Merle Travis, Tennessee Ernie and a bit of coun ...

I'm really sad to hear of his passing. I only knew him through the forum and his newsletters, but his huge personality shone through his writing and videos. May he rest in peace.

Magic! So glad this has been found. Next stop - Jimmy's Stratosphere...

Great question! I find doing anything else - doing chores, walking the dog, whatever.. and listening to music at the same time - gets me going again.

The solos were be Danny Cedrone, although Fran reproduced it from when he joined the Comets.

Jussi: OT, but how do you stop the DeArmond moving about? I have the same one on a Gretsch, and since the neck end of the mounting arm isn't secured anywhere it flaps about a bit!

Sounds fascinating!

Is that price a typo?

We were on the same bill as Narvel a few weeks ago in Sweden. We also sang backup vocals on some stuff that I think he did originally with the Jordanaires?

What a lovely chap! No airs or graces, ju ...

Bo, what I think you're saying is that we should spend less time rehearsing and more time in the "community" as it's more worthwhile.

I'd respectfully disagree. In a recession, when thing ...

Well, I just lost my job or I would be writing Bob a check right now!

Assuming you eliminate all the medical reasons (high blood pressure etc.), I found that cutting out caffeine from coffee, Coke and other soda, and eating healthily helps. Mine is worse after I ride my ...

Hi all,

I'm thinking of selling my '50s Fender Deluxe 8. It's been refinished in the past in some kind of dark brown paint, but the chrome is great and it sounds fabulous.

I can get it refinish ...

So Basil, who did it go to? email me if you prefer.

Ian

Hi all

Ian Finlay here from Harrow, near London. I've always been a rockabilly, Western Swing, Big Band, jump/jive etc. fan. Main musical activity is as a guitar player, some bass and vocals mainly ...

Did some years of Judo, then nothing for a few years, then a few years of Aikido. Nothing for a while though - just too busy!

Ian

Does anyone use the A6th tuning recommended in the fender manual?

KristenHardly no one. Fender was always very slow to adopt changes, and it showed in their literature (when it came to tunings). ...

Jim wrote
they've timed their every move to every note and if you don't play that note, they trip and fall down!

I've found that throwing a few bars of 5/4 occasionally is very effective in deali ...

Morten - that's bad luck, wish you all the best.

Who's the incredible Tele player on "Tele Terror" on your website?

Ian

Ken B I am just wondering you live in england how do you buy a steel?

Well - England is a very small country compared to the USA, and you can just about drive from top to bottom easily in a day. Th ...

The low end Ashdown combos are great. I have a 150W 1x15 and it really brings out the character of the bass. Anything from a deep thud to a more modern sound.

Ian

I emailed him and got no response....

Ian

I'll add my £0.02...

Basil not only knows a huge amount about the steel guitar, but has the ability to impart this to others. He improved my right hand picking technique dramatically in about 15 min ...

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Topic: How many of you still own and play a Fender 400, etc.
Ian Finlay Replies: 17 Views: 8022	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Aug 2015 5:59 am Subject: How many of you still own and play a Fender 400, etc.
Ian Finlay Replies: 17 Views: 8022	I have a 1000, 10 pedals, trying the factory A6 and E13 tuning. With a Bassman it's killer!
Topic: Fiddle, steel, piano wanted for UK based western swing band
Ian Finlay Replies: 1 Views: 3001	Forum Section: Jobs Posted: 14 Aug 2015 5:50 am Subject: Fiddle, steel, piano wanted for UK based western swing band
Ian Finlay Replies: 1 Views: 3001	Found a great pianist - still looking for fiddle/steel.
Topic: Fiddle, steel, piano wanted for UK based western swing band
Ian Finlay Replies: 1 Views: 3001	Forum Section: Jobs Posted: 8 Feb 2015 7:45 am Subject: Fiddle, steel, piano wanted for UK based western swing band
Ian Finlay Replies: 1 Views: 3001	Hi all, Based in North London and Hertfordshire, we're currently a 3-piece looking to expand. Our set is a mix of Bob/Billy Jack Wills, Spade Cooley, Merle Travis, Tennessee Ernie and a bit of coun ...
Topic: Bobbe Seymour RIP.
Ian Finlay Replies: 275 Views: 190609	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 28 Mar 2014 1:18 am Subject: Bobbe Seymour RIP.
Ian Finlay Replies: 275 Views: 190609	I'm really sad to hear of his passing. I only knew him through the forum and his newsletters, but his huge personality shone through his writing and videos. May he rest in peace.
Topic: Speedy West's 1948 Bigsby steel guitar has been found!!!
Ian Finlay Replies: 43 Views: 28502	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Mar 2012 7:44 am Subject: Speedy West's 1948 Bigsby steel guitar has been found!!!
Ian Finlay Replies: 43 Views: 28502	Magic! So glad this has been found. Next stop - Jimmy's Stratosphere...
Topic: Shifting Moodiness And Creativity
Ian Finlay Replies: 22 Views: 5913	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Feb 2012 7:37 am Subject: Shifting Moodiness And Creativity
Ian Finlay Replies: 22 Views: 5913	Great question! I find doing anything else - doing chores, walking the dog, whatever.. and listening to music at the same time - gets me going again.
Topic: Early Bill Haley western swing with Billy Williamson, steel
Ian Finlay Replies: 6 Views: 2574	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Feb 2012 3:22 am Subject: Early Bill Haley western swing with Billy Williamson, steel
Ian Finlay Replies: 6 Views: 2574	The solos were be Danny Cedrone, although Fran reproduced it from when he joined the Comets.
Topic: Junior Barnard's Axe
Ian Finlay Replies: 20 Views: 12328	Forum Section: Music Posted: 2 Dec 2011 7:02 am Subject: Junior Barnard's Axe
Ian Finlay Replies: 20 Views: 12328	Jussi: OT, but how do you stop the DeArmond moving about? I have the same one on a Gretsch, and since the neck end of the mounting arm isn't secured anywhere it flaps about a bit!
Topic: Great news for Fender 400/800/1000/2000 owners!
Ian Finlay Replies: 17 Views: 7168	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Oct 2011 1:42 pm Subject: Great news for Fender 400/800/1000/2000 owners!
Ian Finlay Replies: 17 Views: 7168	Sounds fascinating!
Topic: Sell Semler style gypsy jazz guitar
Ian Finlay Replies: 7 Views: 3582	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 20 Oct 2011 8:16 am Subject: Sell Semler style gypsy jazz guitar
Ian Finlay Replies: 7 Views: 3582	Is that price a typo?
Topic: Narvel Felts fans
Ian Finlay Replies: 12 Views: 2283	Forum Section: Music Posted: 12 Oct 2011 4:46 am Subject: Narvel Felts fans
Ian Finlay Replies: 12 Views: 2283	We were on the same bill as Narvel a few weeks ago in Sweden. We also sang backup vocals on some stuff that I think he did originally with the Jordanaires? What a lovely chap! No airs or graces, ju ...
Topic: So pardon me if I don’t play the “Steel Guitar Rag” perfect
Ian Finlay Replies: 34 Views: 9101	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Sep 2011 2:10 am Subject: So pardon me if I don’t play the “Steel Guitar Rag” perfect
Ian Finlay Replies: 34 Views: 9101	Bo, what I think you're saying is that we should spend less time rehearsing and more time in the "community" as it's more worthwhile. I'd respectfully disagree. In a recession, when thing ...
Topic: D8 Clinesmith
Ian Finlay Replies: 27 Views: 15461	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Dec 2008 6:32 am Subject: D8 Clinesmith
Ian Finlay Replies: 27 Views: 15461	Well, I just lost my job or I would be writing Bob a check right now!
Topic: Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)
Ian Finlay Replies: 60 Views: 18234	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Dec 2008 4:07 pm Subject: Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)
Ian Finlay Replies: 60 Views: 18234	Assuming you eliminate all the medical reasons (high blood pressure etc.), I found that cutting out caffeine from coffee, Coke and other soda, and eating healthily helps. Mine is worse after I ride my ...
Topic: Refinish before sale?
Ian Finlay Replies: 2 Views: 1078	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2008 2:01 am Subject: Refinish before sale?
Ian Finlay Replies: 2 Views: 1078	Hi all, I'm thinking of selling my '50s Fender Deluxe 8. It's been refinished in the past in some kind of dark brown paint, but the chrome is great and it sounds fabulous. I can get it refinish ...
Topic: Switching on a '55 Stringmaster Triple
Ian Finlay Replies: 44 Views: 9486	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Dec 2007 7:27 am Subject: Switching on a '55 Stringmaster Triple
Ian Finlay Replies: 44 Views: 9486	So Basil, who did it go to? email me if you prefer. Ian
Topic: How many from the British Isles
Ian Finlay Replies: 78 Views: 40160	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Dec 2007 6:27 am Subject: How many from the British Isles
Ian Finlay Replies: 78 Views: 40160	Hi all Ian Finlay here from Harrow, near London. I've always been a rockabilly, Western Swing, Big Band, jump/jive etc. fan. Main musical activity is as a guitar player, some bass and vocals mainly ...
Topic: ''Steel Guitar and Martial Arts ''
Ian Finlay Replies: 54 Views: 9966	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Sep 2007 2:21 am Subject: ''Steel Guitar and Martial Arts ''
Ian Finlay Replies: 54 Views: 9966	Did some years of Judo, then nothing for a few years, then a few years of Aikido. Nothing for a while though - just too busy! Ian
Topic: Fender 400 - can I compensate for breakage with dif gages?
Ian Finlay Replies: 21 Views: 6336	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Aug 2007 6:25 am Subject: Fender 400 - can I compensate for breakage with dif gages?
Ian Finlay Replies: 21 Views: 6336	Does anyone use the A6th tuning recommended in the fender manual? KristenHardly no one. Fender was always very slow to adopt changes, and it showed in their literature (when it came to tunings). ...
Topic: That's not like the record
Ian Finlay Replies: 146 Views: 24053	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Aug 2007 7:10 am Subject: That's not like the record
Ian Finlay Replies: 146 Views: 24053	Jim wrote they've timed their every move to every note and if you don't play that note, they trip and fall down! I've found that throwing a few bars of 5/4 occasionally is very effective in deali ...
Topic: Franklin D-10 for sale in Europe
Ian Finlay Replies: 10 Views: 5799	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 22 Aug 2007 3:11 am Subject: Franklin D-10 for sale in Europe
Ian Finlay Replies: 10 Views: 5799	Morten - that's bad luck, wish you all the best. Who's the incredible Tele player on "Tele Terror" on your website? Ian
Topic: Why buy unseen?
Ian Finlay Replies: 140 Views: 681083	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Apr 2007 12:55 pm Subject: Why buy unseen?
Ian Finlay Replies: 140 Views: 681083	Ken B I am just wondering you live in england how do you buy a steel? Well - England is a very small country compared to the USA, and you can just about drive from top to bottom easily in a day. Th ...
Topic: Bass Amp
Ian Finlay Replies: 12 Views: 1430	Forum Section: Music Posted: 26 Nov 2006 10:49 am Subject: Bass Amp
Ian Finlay Replies: 12 Views: 1430	The low end Ashdown combos are great. I have a 150W 1x15 and it really brings out the character of the bass. Anything from a deep thud to a more modern sound. Ian
Topic: Steel player in London, UK
Ian Finlay Replies: 2 Views: 1546	Forum Section: Jobs Posted: 14 Nov 2006 12:24 pm Subject: Steel player in London, UK
Ian Finlay Replies: 2 Views: 1546	I emailed him and got no response.... Ian
Topic: Basil Henriques for Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
Ian Finlay Replies: 28 Views: 8281	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Nov 2006 3:16 am Subject: Basil Henriques for Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
Ian Finlay Replies: 28 Views: 8281	I'll add my £0.02... Basil not only knows a huge amount about the steel guitar, but has the ability to impart this to others. He improved my right hand picking technique dramatically in about 15 min ...