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I'm waiting on a pick order since May.
If this is the biggest rip-off that ever happens to me it will be a good thing.
Fool me once, shame on you...

Someone once sent me a link to instructions for tuning splits on my Carter D-10, but I can't find it any more. I'm not very good with the search function.
Could you send me the link again? I'm going ...

Steven the keyhead model would actually cost more too build. Keyless is not for every body.
Whatever you build, it won't be for everybody. Pick your customers & serve them.

Here's a lazy man's answer to the same question.
1. Start with same case
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17576_IMG_20180805_130751_1.jpg

2. Take cheapo Walmart yoga pad, cut to case l ...

What is the black guitar that resides behind the new one?
That's my Carter D-10. It's a good guitar too, and I'm very happy with it, but in its case it weighs about as much as I do and we argue about ...

who builds the GFI nowdays? I was at Billy Coopers earlier this year and he had several on his showroom floor. Great tone out of those guitars for sure.
The guy's name is Bob Diekmeier. I asked him ...

As far as I'm concerned, the derby was BE's trademark and I would NEVER consider wearing one due to the respect I have for him.

As an aside, I've wondered for a few years why musicians started wea ...

I used to wear a derby, before I ever knew who Buddy Emmons was or what he did. I've still got one. I never put it on anymore.
Nowadays I wear a porkpie hat or a skinny brim fedora.

I know that controlling my pedal pressure and travel is one skill I am still struggling with. I'll be keeping this point in mind from today forward.
Don't worry too much about it. "Bodydrop&quo ...

Most, but not all, severe cabinet drop is due to operator error. Any foot pressure beyond reaching the stop MUST deform the cabinet.
Interesting point. I know that controlling my pedal pressure and t ...

â€œSplit tuningâ€ is the term.

https://youtu.be/5ISZ5niCYnU
Thanks.

Somebody tell me again what you call it when you apply two opposite controls - pedal and knee, raise and lower - to the same string at the same time? Thanks.

Hi Jeffery, beautiful guitar.

Iâ€™ve never had the pleasure of playing one of those keyless with the knobs.

Iâ€™m curious. Could you say what the cabinet drop is? How many cents do y ...

I like the color. Is that called "Vintage Wood"? It seems like they offer another wood option but its somewhat brighter, more like maple.
Yes, that's the "Vintage Wood" color. I d ...

Very nice I love keyless but wait you got nice compact knobs no wrench needed on open tuning . I really like the pad design too just the right highth built in the guitar design. Underneath is neat as ...

My GFI Ultra Keyless came today.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17576_IMG_20180727_172541_1.jpg
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17576_IMG_20180727_172608_1.jpg
https://bb.s ...

My suggestion would be that you look at Joe Wright's pedal steel site, pedalsteel.com, and that you find his right hand exercises and practice them.
He has several pages of them in his downloadable b ...

I'm actually jealous of people who will never see that.
OK. I think I'll be one. Smile

Thanks again top everyone for their suggestions. I ended up taking the changer completely apart, cleaned and lightly lubed it and starting setting it up from scratch. I don't know how the fingers got ...

I pretty much do *everything* wrong.
With my D-10 Carter, I open the case on the floor, put all the pieces on, carefully lift it out and set it upside down (strings down) on the floor.
Then I tip it ...

Wouldn't one simply think of the traditional music concept of the "grace note" here?
I think that for those of a certain level of skill, if you can hear it they wanted you to hear it.

The Cube Street EX may be their best alternative. I haven't tried this amp yet, but it features two 8" speakers, 50 watts stereo (25w/channel), guitar/mic/aux inputs, reverb/chorus/delay, and a ...

Congrats! When the wife asks if youâ€™re done, you ARE done.
Given that she
Bought me the first one
Looked the other way while I bought the second one (cheap old beater)
and only
Asked after ...

I am excited. It's got a voice like an angel, and is superbly crafted.
I'll shoot some pics when it comes.

Today we took a ride down to Southwest Missouri to GFI's shop / production facility. I've had the hots for a GFI Ultra Keyless, and he had one he hadn't shipped out yet, so I went down and sat down at ...

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Topic: Who else is still waiting on a Jeffran order?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 29 Views: 6074	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Aug 2018 8:13 am Subject: Who else is still waiting on a Jeffran order?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 29 Views: 6074	I'm waiting on a pick order since May. If this is the biggest rip-off that ever happens to me it will be a good thing. Fool me once, shame on you...
Topic: Tuning splits question
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 4 Views: 1488	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Aug 2018 9:07 am Subject: Tuning splits question
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 4 Views: 1488	Someone once sent me a link to instructions for tuning splits on my Carter D-10, but I can't find it any more. I'm not very good with the search function. Could you send me the link again? I'm going ...
Topic: Keyless or keyhead model $$$$
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 24 Views: 4313	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2018 6:26 am Subject: Keyless or keyhead model $$$$
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 24 Views: 4313	Steven the keyhead model would actually cost more too build. Keyless is not for every body. Whatever you build, it won't be for everybody. Pick your customers & serve them.
Topic: My New S-10 Gig Bag
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 58 Views: 27672	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Aug 2018 10:20 am Subject: Lazy man's solution
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 58 Views: 27672	Here's a lazy man's answer to the same question. 1. Start with same case https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17576_IMG_20180805_130751_1.jpg 2. Take cheapo Walmart yoga pad, cut to case l ...
Topic: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Aug 2018 8:16 am Subject: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	What is the black guitar that resides behind the new one? That's my Carter D-10. It's a good guitar too, and I'm very happy with it, but in its case it weighs about as much as I do and we argue about ...
Topic: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Aug 2018 7:03 am Subject: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	who builds the GFI nowdays? I was at Billy Coopers earlier this year and he had several on his showroom floor. Great tone out of those guitars for sure. The guy's name is Bob Diekmeier. I asked him ...
Topic: Just Curious how many wore a Derby?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 17 Views: 2320	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2018 2:20 pm Subject: Just Curious how many wore a Derby?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 17 Views: 2320	As far as I'm concerned, the derby was BE's trademark and I would NEVER consider wearing one due to the respect I have for him. As an aside, I've wondered for a few years why musicians started wea ...
Topic: Just Curious how many wore a Derby?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 17 Views: 2320	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2018 6:26 am Subject: Just Curious how many wore a Derby?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 17 Views: 2320	I used to wear a derby, before I ever knew who Buddy Emmons was or what he did. I've still got one. I never put it on anymore. Nowadays I wear a porkpie hat or a skinny brim fedora.
Topic: Cabinet drop
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 24 Views: 3381	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Jul 2018 5:08 pm Subject: Cabinet drop
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 24 Views: 3381	I know that controlling my pedal pressure and travel is one skill I am still struggling with. I'll be keeping this point in mind from today forward. Don't worry too much about it. "Bodydrop&quo ...
Topic: Cabinet drop
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 24 Views: 3381	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Jul 2018 10:14 am Subject: Cabinet drop
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 24 Views: 3381	Most, but not all, severe cabinet drop is due to operator error. Any foot pressure beyond reaching the stop MUST deform the cabinet. Interesting point. I know that controlling my pedal pressure and t ...
Topic: Somebody tell me again...
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 2 Views: 808	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Jul 2018 4:15 am Subject: Somebody tell me again...
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 2 Views: 808	â€œSplit tuningâ€ is the term. https://youtu.be/5ISZ5niCYnU Thanks.
Topic: Somebody tell me again...
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 2 Views: 808	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2018 8:35 pm Subject: Somebody tell me again...
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 2 Views: 808	Somebody tell me again what you call it when you apply two opposite controls - pedal and knee, raise and lower - to the same string at the same time? Thanks.
Topic: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2018 10:16 am Subject: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Hi Jeffery, beautiful guitar. Iâ€™ve never had the pleasure of playing one of those keyless with the knobs. Iâ€™m curious. Could you say what the cabinet drop is? How many cents do y ...
Topic: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2018 5:21 am Subject: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	I like the color. Is that called "Vintage Wood"? It seems like they offer another wood option but its somewhat brighter, more like maple. Yes, that's the "Vintage Wood" color. I d ...
Topic: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2018 6:39 pm Subject: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Very nice I love keyless but wait you got nice compact knobs no wrench needed on open tuning . I really like the pad design too just the right highth built in the guitar design. Underneath is neat as ...
Topic: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2018 2:35 pm Subject: New GFI Baby
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 15 Views: 3250	My GFI Ultra Keyless came today. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17576_IMG_20180727_172541_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17576_IMG_20180727_172608_1.jpg https://bb.s ...
Topic: single note line playing
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 11 Views: 2790	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jul 2018 8:24 am Subject: single note line playing
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 11 Views: 2790	My suggestion would be that you look at Joe Wright's pedal steel site, pedalsteel.com, and that you find his right hand exercises and practice them. He has several pages of them in his downloadable b ...
Topic: What Is A Pedal Steel Guitar?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1395	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jul 2018 6:41 pm Subject: What Is A Pedal Steel Guitar?
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1395	I'm actually jealous of people who will never see that. OK. I think I'll be one.
Topic: MSA Pro-Am SIDEKICK copedent question
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 17 Views: 2336	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jul 2018 6:40 pm Subject: MSA Pro-Am SIDEKICK copedent question
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 17 Views: 2336	Thanks again top everyone for their suggestions. I ended up taking the changer completely apart, cleaned and lightly lubed it and starting setting it up from scratch. I don't know how the fingers got ...
Topic: Erecting and breaking down your steel
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 30 Views: 4465	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jul 2018 9:40 am Subject: Erecting and breaking down your steel
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 30 Views: 4465	I pretty much do everything wrong. With my D-10 Carter, I open the case on the floor, put all the pieces on, carefully lift it out and set it upside down (strings down) on the floor. Then I tip it ...
Topic: Question for advanced and pro players!
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 13 Views: 2888	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jul 2018 9:27 am Subject: Question for advanced and pro players!
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 13 Views: 2888	Wouldn't one simply think of the traditional music concept of the "grace note" here? I think that for those of a certain level of skill, if you can hear it they wanted you to hear it.
Topic: mini/micro battery amps for busking
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 13 Views: 2596	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2018 2:00 pm Subject: mini/micro battery amps for busking
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 13 Views: 2596	The Cube Street EX may be their best alternative. I haven't tried this amp yet, but it features two 8" speakers, 50 watts stereo (25w/channel), guitar/mic/aux inputs, reverb/chorus/delay, and a ...
Topic: New GFI
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1163	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jul 2018 7:38 am Subject: New GFI
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1163	Congrats! When the wife asks if youâ€™re done, you ARE done. Given that she Bought me the first one Looked the other way while I bought the second one (cheap old beater) and only Asked after ...
Topic: New GFI
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1163	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Jul 2018 3:57 am Subject: New GFI
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1163	I am excited. It's got a voice like an angel, and is superbly crafted. I'll shoot some pics when it comes.
Topic: New GFI
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1163	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jul 2018 7:08 pm Subject: New GFI
Jeffrey McFadden Replies: 6 Views: 1163	Today we took a ride down to Southwest Missouri to GFI's shop / production facility. I've had the hots for a GFI Ultra Keyless, and he had one he hadn't shipped out yet, so I went down and sat down at ...