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Congratulations on the tricone!
I use a Dunlop bullet bar with steel picks on my fingers. I like that sound. But after reading Jack’s reply, I may try plastic.

Jack - what kind of plastic finge ...

Hi Colleen - I had one of those and loved it. Eventually I upgraded, but in hindsight, maybe I should’ve kept the Hound Dog. I see you’re also in Ontario. I can recommend a couple of teachers in T ...

I ended up not being able to make it. Too bad.

I dear hear Chris play bass at Roberts in Nashville. So good.

Does anyone know if Chris Scruggs plays any steel guitar on this Marty Stuart Show? I’m tempted to go Thursday night - April 11!

Dale - what do you attach your webcam to, in order to get that overhead POV?

Thanks Rick!
I did a little research and think I’ll head to a video and camera shop. I’ll see what type of mounting brackets they have. I’ve done little bits of editing right on my iPhone, tri ...

Can anyone share their set up for doing videos looking down on the hands playing?
Basically iI want a video of my hands playing a lap steel. I’ll use an iPhone capturing the video.

I have a mic ...

Love it! Fit's in really nicely!

Love it! Thanks for posting. It really sounds like squareneck!

Finally played a Hank gig with the Peavey Delta Blues 115. It really sounded great.Tuned out the room we played was fairly small so I was a little self conscious bringing such a big amp, but that went ...

Update - I found a used Peavey Delta Blues 115 nearby on Facebook Marketplace. I picked it up yesterday. So far so good. I have a Hank gig in 2 weeks, and I'll try it there.
Thanks for all the advice ...

This forum is fun! Thanks Nic for your sleuthing!
I have to look up Eddie Pang. I don’t know his playing.

I recently discovered E Huli Makou. I love the steel playing on Sonny Kamahele’s version. I read on the forum that Kamahele played steel. Does he on this track?
Or does anyone know who does?
Thank ...

So Good!

Dave - A while ago I was playing non pedal in a country band. Doing mainly Merle, Nelson and Hank. I had a Peavey with a 15" Scorpion (I forget which model). Super heavy, but sounded great and I ...

I certainly want a little grit! Just not starting with grit.

Bob Hoffnar - I own a Brad Sarno’s Earth Drive. It's great. I'll try it with a louder amp.

Dave Mudgett - I think if this gig cont ...

Thanks for the tips.

I think I'll try a Blues Jr first. And maybe a quilter.

Also tempted to try a Milkman The Amp with a cabinet.

I'm playing my Fender Stringmaster in this band at gigs of about 50 - 100 people. For a couple of the shows I've used a Vintage 47 National amp which has a 12" speaker and is about 15 watts. I lo ...

What a beauty! Nicely done!

Thanks everyone, I’m going to run a few tests. It’s a great steel, but I hadn’t played it in a bit. I’ll report back!

Nick - I think you did a great job rebuilding the pick up.

I’m sure this has been discussed here many times, but I have a Rickenbacker DW 16. The front pick up is way louder than the back. I had the rear pick up redone by the famous Nick Fryer and it sounds ...

I thought I would go Friday, but didn’t get a chance. I’m guessing it’s in pretty good condition, so could be sold already.

It does seem like a fun steel/project. Maybe I’ll get a chance t ...

I’ve never tried a Recording King tricone, but love my Recording King parlour guitar.

For under $1000, the Republics are pretty great.

A Fender 400 has come p for sale near me. I think tomorrow I will go see it. Wondering if anyone has any advice on what to look out for?
Thanks!

I’ve been listening to Haole Hula by Louise Akeo & Her Royal Hawaiian Girls. Does anyone know who plays steel guitar on it?

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/haole-hula/899722997?i=899723118

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Topic: Tricone Questions - bar, picks, strings, tuning
Joe Burke Replies: 4 Views: 144	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Apr 2024 8:07 pm Subject: Tricone Questions - bar, picks, strings, tuning
Joe Burke Replies: 4 Views: 144	Congratulations on the tricone! I use a Dunlop bullet bar with steel picks on my fingers. I like that sound. But after reading Jack’s reply, I may try plastic. Jack - what kind of plastic finge ...
Topic: First DoBro
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 510	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Apr 2024 5:06 am Subject: First DoBro
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 510	Hi Colleen - I had one of those and loved it. Eventually I upgraded, but in hindsight, maybe I should’ve kept the Hound Dog. I see you’re also in Ontario. I can recommend a couple of teachers in T ...
Topic: Chris Scruggs in Buffalo with Marty Stuart?
Joe Burke Replies: 8 Views: 689	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Apr 2024 5:00 am Subject: Chris Scruggs in Buffalo with Marty Stuart?
Joe Burke Replies: 8 Views: 689	I ended up not being able to make it. Too bad. I dear hear Chris play bass at Roberts in Nashville. So good.
Topic: Chris Scruggs in Buffalo with Marty Stuart?
Joe Burke Replies: 8 Views: 689	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2024 3:49 pm Subject: Chris Scruggs in Buffalo with Marty Stuart?
Joe Burke Replies: 8 Views: 689	Does anyone know if Chris Scruggs plays any steel guitar on this Marty Stuart Show? I’m tempted to go Thursday night - April 11!
Topic: Making over head (over hands) video
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 324	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 23 Mar 2024 6:23 am Subject: Making over head (over hands) video
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 324	Dale - what do you attach your webcam to, in order to get that overhead POV?
Topic: Making over head (over hands) video
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 324	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 23 Mar 2024 5:13 am Subject: Making over head (over hands) video
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 324	Thanks Rick! I did a little research and think I’ll head to a video and camera shop. I’ll see what type of mounting brackets they have. I’ve done little bits of editing right on my iPhone, tri ...
Topic: Making over head (over hands) video
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 324	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 22 Mar 2024 12:01 pm Subject: Making over head (over hands) video
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 324	Can anyone share their set up for doing videos looking down on the hands playing? Basically iI want a video of my hands playing a lap steel. I’ll use an iPhone capturing the video. I have a mic ...
Topic: “T-Bone Shuffle”
Joe Burke Replies: 10 Views: 879	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2024 2:01 pm Subject: “T-Bone Shuffle”
Joe Burke Replies: 10 Views: 879	Love it! Fit's in really nicely!
Topic: Casey Bill Weldon
Joe Burke Replies: 5 Views: 586	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Mar 2024 10:05 am Subject: Casey Bill Weldon
Joe Burke Replies: 5 Views: 586	Love it! Thanks for posting. It really sounds like squareneck!
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Feb 2024 6:40 am Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Finally played a Hank gig with the Peavey Delta Blues 115. It really sounded great.Tuned out the room we played was fairly small so I was a little self conscious bringing such a big amp, but that went ...
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Feb 2024 9:59 am Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Update - I found a used Peavey Delta Blues 115 nearby on Facebook Marketplace. I picked it up yesterday. So far so good. I have a Hank gig in 2 weeks, and I'll try it there. Thanks for all the advice ...
Topic: E Huli Makou Sonny Kamahele Steel?
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 810	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jan 2024 5:42 am Subject: E Huli Makou Sonny Kamahele Steel?
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 810	This forum is fun! Thanks Nic for your sleuthing! I have to look up Eddie Pang. I don’t know his playing.
Topic: E Huli Makou Sonny Kamahele Steel?
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 810	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Jan 2024 5:27 am Subject: E Huli Makou Sonny Kamahele Steel?
Joe Burke Replies: 6 Views: 810	I recently discovered E Huli Makou. I love the steel playing on Sonny Kamahele’s version. I read on the forum that Kamahele played steel. Does he on this track? Or does anyone know who does? Thank ...
Topic: Back in ragtime biz, Cottontail Rag
Joe Burke Replies: 2 Views: 606	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jan 2024 2:15 pm Subject: Back in ragtime biz, Cottontail Rag
Joe Burke Replies: 2 Views: 606	So Good!
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Jan 2024 4:15 pm Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Dave - A while ago I was playing non pedal in a country band. Doing mainly Merle, Nelson and Hank. I had a Peavey with a 15" Scorpion (I forget which model). Super heavy, but sounded great and I ...
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Jan 2024 2:33 pm Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	I certainly want a little grit! Just not starting with grit. Bob Hoffnar - I own a Brad Sarno’s Earth Drive. It's great. I'll try it with a louder amp. Dave Mudgett - I think if this gig cont ...
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Jan 2024 5:11 pm Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Thanks for the tips. I think I'll try a Blues Jr first. And maybe a quilter. Also tempted to try a Milkman The Amp with a cabinet.
Topic: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Jan 2024 8:57 am Subject: Best Amp for playing in a Hank Williams Tribute band?
Joe Burke Replies: 28 Views: 7585	I'm playing my Fender Stringmaster in this band at gigs of about 50 - 100 people. For a couple of the shows I've used a Vintage 47 National amp which has a 12" speaker and is about 15 watts. I lo ...
Topic: Rickenbacker A25 Fry Pan SOLD
Joe Burke Replies: 8 Views: 3315	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 13 Nov 2023 6:48 am Subject: Rickenbacker A25 Fry Pan SOLD
Joe Burke Replies: 8 Views: 3315	What a beauty! Nicely done!
Topic: Rickenbacker DW 16 pickup volume difference
Joe Burke Replies: 4 Views: 1688	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Oct 2023 7:34 pm Subject: Rickenbacker DW 16 pickup volume difference
Joe Burke Replies: 4 Views: 1688	Thanks everyone, I’m going to run a few tests. It’s a great steel, but I hadn’t played it in a bit. I’ll report back! Nick - I think you did a great job rebuilding the pick up.
Topic: Rickenbacker DW 16 pickup volume difference
Joe Burke Replies: 4 Views: 1688	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Oct 2023 7:03 pm Subject: Rickenbacker DW 16 pickup volume difference
Joe Burke Replies: 4 Views: 1688	I’m sure this has been discussed here many times, but I have a Rickenbacker DW 16. The front pick up is way louder than the back. I had the rear pick up redone by the famous Nick Fryer and it sounds ...
Topic: Checking out a Fender 400 Pedal Steel
Joe Burke Replies: 5 Views: 2863	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Oct 2023 11:46 am Subject: Checking out a Fender 400 Pedal Steel
Joe Burke Replies: 5 Views: 2863	I thought I would go Friday, but didn’t get a chance. I’m guessing it’s in pretty good condition, so could be sold already. It does seem like a fun steel/project. Maybe I’ll get a chance t ...
Topic: Recording King RM-991-S Tricone? Opinions?
Joe Burke Replies: 7 Views: 2012	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Oct 2023 8:28 pm Subject: Recording King RM-991-S Tricone? Opinions?
Joe Burke Replies: 7 Views: 2012	I’ve never tried a Recording King tricone, but love my Recording King parlour guitar. For under $1000, the Republics are pretty great.
Topic: Checking out a Fender 400 Pedal Steel
Joe Burke Replies: 5 Views: 2863	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Oct 2023 3:50 pm Subject: Checking out a Fender 400 Pedal Steel
Joe Burke Replies: 5 Views: 2863	A Fender 400 has come p for sale near me. I think tomorrow I will go see it. Wondering if anyone has any advice on what to look out for? Thanks!
Topic: Who played set guitar with Louise Akeo & Her Royal Hawaiian?
Joe Burke Replies: 2 Views: 1433	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Oct 2023 7:48 pm Subject: Who played set guitar with Louise Akeo & Her Royal Hawaiian?
Joe Burke Replies: 2 Views: 1433	I’ve been listening to Haole Hula by Louise Akeo & Her Royal Hawaiian Girls. Does anyone know who plays steel guitar on it? https://music.apple.com/ca/album/haole-hula/899722997?i=899723118