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Topic: Amanda Kate Ferris - "Pedal Steel" | |
John De Maille Replies: 7 Views: 1873 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 7 Apr 2024 11:03 am Subject: Amanda Kate Ferris - "Pedal Steel" |
I vote for her!
She's a proponent of our craft. |
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Topic: Time for time off. | |
John De Maille Replies: 23 Views: 1258 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 4:10 pm Subject: Time for time off. |
Best of luck to you Ben on your retirement, or not..
I just turned 75 this year and I'm semi anxious about playing my gigs for this year. Darlene and I have both had our medical problems to reflect ... |
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Topic: Sho Bud D-12 for sale | |
John De Maille Replies: 2 Views: 1180 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Mar 2024 2:25 pm Subject: Sho Bud D-12 for sale |
Bump! | |
Topic: RIP Lonnie Bennett | |
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 2954 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 25 Mar 2024 11:21 am Subject: RIP Lonnie Bennett |
Such sad news. Lonnie was a really great guy and fine player.
RIP Big Ben! |
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Topic: Walker Stereo Steel amp | |
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 2375 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Feb 2024 10:22 am Subject: Walker Stereo Steel amp |
I've been using my Stereo Steel Amp for about 12 years and I love it. It makes a very encompassing sound with both speakers. Very powerful and full. It has lots of variables with the controls to shape ... | |
Topic: Pedal Steel Guitar and Nameplates | |
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 2557 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jan 2024 1:51 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Guitar and Nameplates |
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My RusLer came with the logo in the middle of the front apron, which, I never really liked. After it started to curl and come off, I ... |
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Topic: Low E string on SD-11 | |
John De Maille Replies: 19 Views: 3470 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Nov 2023 5:04 pm Subject: Low E string on SD-11 |
I have an S-11 RusLer tuned to E-9th with the low E note 11 strimg. I chose that tuning because of Tom Brumley.
I use that low E for rock and roll / blues vamps. Also for low end power type chords. ... |
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Topic: 3rd string breakage at the changer finger | |
John De Maille Replies: 13 Views: 3129 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Nov 2023 9:37 pm Subject: 3rd string breakage at the changer finger |
I wish steel manufacturers would use replaceable changer top caps. Changer wear on top is a common issue and causes premature string breakage and oftentimes string buzzing.
Gregg, My old ... |
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Topic: Steel player or keyboard? | |
John De Maille Replies: 26 Views: 67395 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Nov 2023 1:54 pm Subject: Steel player or keyboard? |
I can t count the amount times that people call it a keyboard or have no idea what I'm playing. And, I tried explaining what is it and some seem to get it while others are clueless about it. The peop ... | |
Topic: Who is the oldest steelplayer still playing in USA? | |
John De Maille Replies: 31 Views: 29209 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Oct 2023 3:32 pm Subject: Who is the oldest steelplayer still playing in USA? |
At 74, sometimes I FEEL like it's me. All the moving, setting up and breaking down and loading has aged me a lot in the last several years. I really need a dedicated roadie! | |
Topic: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted | |
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 1943 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Oct 2023 4:16 pm Subject: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted |
Thank you both. | |
Topic: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted | |
John De Maille Replies: 14 Views: 1943 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Oct 2023 1:43 pm Subject: Revelation Tube Preamp - Relisted |
Any I ask, please? What does the color knob do? | |
Topic: Race to the Bottom? | |
John De Maille Replies: 40 Views: 24803 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 Oct 2023 11:05 pm Subject: Race to the Bottom? |
I've played a few free gigs in the past. We had been approached by club owners, promoters and people who wanted to have a live band venue. So,e of them were benefit shows to help someone or their fam ... | |
Topic: U12-curious | |
John De Maille Replies: 28 Views: 2303 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Sep 2023 11:26 am Subject: U12-curious |
I've been playing my U-12 for 20 years set up to Jeff Newmans copedent, however, I used the standard ABC pedals. I lower my strings 4+8 on my RKR lever, which, frees up my left foot and knee to choose ... | |
Topic: Bob Maickel | |
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28625 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 12 Sep 2023 11:36 am Subject: Bob Maickel |
Very well said Tony!
He will be missed by all of us. |
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Topic: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone | |
John De Maille Replies: 64 Views: 10118 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Sep 2023 1:02 pm Subject: [PLEASE CLOSE]Player Tone |
I've never responded to any of these posts because I don't have an authentic answer to this tone question. However, after playing for near 50 years, I feel that your technique has a fair amount to wha ... | |
Topic: It's Labor Day Weekend And You Know What | |
John De Maille Replies: 6 Views: 1192 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Sep 2023 6:12 am Subject: It's Labor Day Weekend And You Know What |
My first show was in 74'. And, boy was I in shock and awe, when, I saw it. I couldn't get my head straightened out for a week. I attended every show up until 2011. They were all quite the experience a ... | |
Topic: Bob Maickel | |
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28625 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 5 Sep 2023 6:04 am Subject: Bob Maickel |
Thanks Jim. I couldn't seem to share that to the forum.. | |
Topic: Bob Maickel | |
John De Maille Replies: 29 Views: 28625 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Aug 2023 4:08 pm Subject: Bob Maickel |
Bob Maickel, the founder and president of The Pedal Steel Guitar Association passed away last weekend. He had been in ill health lately and took a fall at his house and passed shortly after at the hos ... | |
Topic: How did you decide? | |
John De Maille Replies: 27 Views: 3635 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Aug 2023 10:45 am Subject: How did you decide? |
Having literally no knowledge of pedal steels, I bought by first one in 1974. It was a Sho-Bud Maverick with 3+1. To me it's was the cats meow. So much to learn by myself. After finding more knowledge ... | |
Topic: Country Express, Big Indian, NY | |
John De Maille Replies: 1 Views: 1566 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 5 Aug 2023 10:16 am Subject: Country Express, Big Indian, NY |
Great gig, great band! | |
Topic: She's Acting Single | |
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2023 6:04 pm Subject: She's Acting Single |
Thanks | |
Topic: She's Acting Single | |
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2023 3:57 pm Subject: She's Acting Single |
Thank you! | |
Topic: She's Acting Single | |
John De Maille Replies: 4 Views: 1063 |
Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 12 Jul 2023 10:44 am Subject: She's Acting Single |
Looking for tab to the intro to She's Acting Single by Gary Stewart.
Don't know why, but, I just can't figure it out. Thanks! |
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Topic: Maintenance quiestions. | |
John De Maille Replies: 20 Views: 1395 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2023 9:23 am Subject: Maintenance quiestions. |
At least once a year I remove all the strings and clean well and lube everything up lightly.
However, when I do change my strings, intermttingly as I do, I do it one at a time. I start with the firs ... |
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