where steel players meet online
| Search found 232 matches |
| Author | Message |
|---|---|
 Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 17 Views: 1539 |
 Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jan 2024 11:29 am Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
| Not when you need to play in the key of G. | |
| Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 17 Views: 1539 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2024 12:21 pm Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
| I have moved to C#6 for a better sounding C chord imho. | |
| Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 17 Views: 1539 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Jan 2024 7:20 pm Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
| What Jon Light says. A B6 or C#6 tuning will give a healthier sounding C chord. Useful when playing in keys of C, F, and G. No relearning necessary. | |
| Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 17 Views: 1539 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Jan 2024 8:13 am Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
| Update: Although blocking behind the bar cleaned up the sound I am seeking to a degree, I am still not satisfied with the voicing on the 12th fret. I am going to change my tuning to either a B6 or a C ... | |
| Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 17 Views: 1539 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jan 2024 12:55 pm Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
| You have to love this forum. Special thanks to ones who told me to dampen well the strings behind the bar. That definitely was my problem. | |
| Topic: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 17 Views: 1539 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jan 2024 7:40 pm Subject: C chord on 12th fret in C6 Tuning |
| Why does my C major chord seem dull and not bright on the 12th fret? It seems as if there is some type of harmonic interference going on that takes the brightness of the chord sounding away. Has anyo ... | |
| Topic: Lap Steel Pickup Question (your opinion) |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 10 Views: 1690 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jan 2024 11:29 am Subject: Mike Holland's Red Jedson Guitar |
| The more I think about this, the more I think that the electronics in their total configuration, (i.e., not only the pickup(s) but more so the amplification and their added effects, particularly rever ... | |
| Topic: Vocal backup tab for Aloha Oe? |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 1 Views: 773 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jan 2024 2:28 pm Subject: Vocal backup tab for Aloha Oe? |
| I need to back up vocal for Aloha Oe? Is there such a thing as back up tab or do I wing it and make up my own? I did an online search and could not find anything. Any suggestions? Thanks. | |
| Topic: Lap Steel Pickup Question (your opinion) |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 10 Views: 1690 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jan 2024 9:16 am Subject: Lap Steel Pickup Question (your opinion) |
| Thank you, Stephen. So what manufacturer is producing guitars with this pickup set-up? | |
| Topic: Lap Steel Pickup Question (your opinion) |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 10 Views: 1690 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Jan 2024 5:56 pm Subject: Lap Steel Pickup Question (your opinion) |
| I particularly enjoy the sound of the Fender Deluxe (and Jedson clones) guitars that have dual single coil pickups. Is that unique sound coming from the placement of the pickups, the way in which they ... | |
| Topic: Doug Beaumier's Lap Steel Sound |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 9 Views: 3385 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Mar 2021 3:49 pm Subject: Doug Beaumier's Lap Steel Sound |
| Thank you for responding Doug! Great hearing directly from the horses' mouth. Lol. Okay, your technique has evolved through the years. You are now using somewhat expensive tools. However, I am not sur ... | |
| Topic: Doug Beaumier's Lap Steel Sound |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 9 Views: 3385 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Mar 2021 8:08 pm Subject: Doug Beaumier's Lap Steel Sound |
| This is my first post on this section of the forum. I admire the sound that Doug's lap steels produce on his YouTube videos. It is my opinion that Doug is certainly one the finest lap steel players al ... | |
| Topic: Volume Pedal Usage |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 10 Views: 1988 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Feb 2021 11:50 am Subject: Volume Pedal Usage |
| I have never used one and I am wondering if I should. Maybe this poll can bring light to the subject. Thank you for participating. | |
| Topic: Question about pickup placement |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 7 Views: 1989 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Jan 2021 11:28 am Subject: Question about pickup placement |
| Great Advice! Many thanks. | |
| Topic: Question about pickup placement |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 7 Views: 1989 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2021 12:26 pm Subject: Question about pickup placement |
| Can anyone testify (with a fair amount of certainty) the sweet spots for bridge to pickup distance if you are only using one pickup? I know that this distance is important for tone, but I can't exper ... | |
| Topic: Discussion: the joys of sheet music. |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 25 Views: 4880 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jan 2021 12:24 pm Subject: Playing by note |
| I read music, but for steel guitar I TAB the notes and learn the TAB. I can therefore play anything written for non-pedal, but I do not sight read per se for steel guitar.(On the other hand on my tro ... | |
| Topic: TAB Templates for word processor |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 4 Views: 1761 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 6 Jan 2021 11:19 am Subject: TAB Templates for word processor |
| Thank you David and Greg for responding. I tried doing a table in MS Word and then I tried the TUXguitar Program. I have to admit, this program is exactly what I was looking for. It is a gold-mine ... | |
| Topic: TAB Templates for word processor |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 4 Views: 1761 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 5 Jan 2021 12:44 pm Subject: TAB Templates for word processor |
| Can anyone give me direction on obtaining a program that would accommodate generating TAB in a word processing program? I would imagine it exists, but I have no idea of where to find it. The idea of ... | |
| Topic: New 7 string build tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 11 Views: 3557 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 May 2020 4:41 pm Subject: New 7 string build tuning |
| Thanks for all replies. Much food for thought. When I get my frypan finished I will experiment first with the tuning I suggested and if I don't like what I have I will try the tunings you all suggest ... | |
| Topic: Akaka Falls - C6 - FREE Tab and audio |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 20 Views: 4024 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2020 4:28 am Subject: Akaka Falls - C6 - FREE Tab and audio |
| I enjoy your recordings Doug. You are one of the best. I think you are headed for the steel guitar hall of fame!! | |
| Topic: New 7 string build tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 11 Views: 3557 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 May 2020 8:30 pm Subject: New 7 string build tuning |
| Yes, Nic I concede that this tuning is close enough to a C13 to call it such, although it technically is not a true C13. And you are correct that the 9th and 11th do not have to be there to call it a ... | |
| Topic: New 7 string build tuning |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 11 Views: 3557 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 May 2020 5:48 pm Subject: New 7 string build tuning |
| After beginning a 7 string fry-pan build a couple of years ago, I set it aside to concentrate on auto restoration. Now I am getting my steel guitar interest rekindled and I am concentrating on the ... | |
| Topic: New DIY S6 Console GeorgeBoards Opinions Needed |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 10 Views: 4995 |
Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 15 May 2019 8:32 am Subject: New DIY S6 Console GeorgeBoards Opinions Needed |
| Do you offer similar 8 string blanks? | |
| Topic: Christmas Island Jerry Byrd |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 6 Views: 1609 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Dec 2018 10:05 am Subject: Christmas Island Jerry Byrd |
| I downloaded with no problem. Thank you Roy for the Christmas Gift!! Very enjoyable. | |
| Topic: I'm back! |
|
| John D. Carter Replies: 8 Views: 2351 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 May 2018 12:54 pm Subject: I'm back! |
| I would go with the Fender you already have. Tune it to C6 and concentrate only on the front neck. | |
All times are GMT - 8 Hours |
Please review our Forum Rules and Policies Steel Guitar Forum LLC Email admin@steelguitarforum.com for technical support.
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|