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Rare single cut, two pickup Melody Maker from 1961. Full size neck similar to a Les Paul or SG of that period, as opposed to short scale or pencil neck Gibsons. 24.75” scale, 1 11/16” nut, 13/16� ...

Just got my S8 back from having some work done. Curious about the history on these. Brown mica w a black cast key head w string slots cut directly into it.
I was asking around on another steel forum ...

yeah I guess it's not really possible to wind them under. I ordered some replacement Klusons

Still having tuning issues w my 56 Deluxe 8. Strings are high enough gauge/tension that should hold better. I stretch the strings a lot upon changing them.
I think I may incorrect in wrapping the str ...

Have a lot of trouble w tuning stability on my 56 Fender Deluxe 8. Using a modified G13 tuning w low E and hi F, 15-56 string gauge.
Could it be my stringing technique? Are those recessed pans genera ...

After a few months of work the old eight string push poll that I purchased earlier in the year is up and running. I love the tone of the original pick up for the classic cutting Emmons country tone, w ...

Thoughts/experiences? Thx

found a used Myers The Grip on Reverb for $100 w a return policy. going to try that first

ny thoughts on Gold Tone ABS/ABS-C or other clip ons for resos? Non-phantom/effects friendly a plus.

Thx!

Just got a new Beard legend cone to replace the old cone in my 70s 8 string OMI dobro. Any advice on proper install techniques appreciated. I'm sure I can wing it fine, but any fine points of info app ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/5657_4E6CF6DCCD814B1F90F80A8362B0A0C5_1.jpg Iâ€™m ordering a new cone for this guitar, but also looking for other potential weak spots and this nut ...

Thinking of replacing the very tired original cone in my eight string OMI dobro. Beard rep recommended the legend cone, particularly bc he said 8 strings can limit frequency response and the wider res ...

Thx for all of the input everyone.

At this point I think the most modification I would do would be string through. And maybe flip the wiring on the pick ups so that the next pick up is the dominant ...

Thx for all of the input everyone.

At this point I think the most modification I would do would be string through. And maybe flip the wiring on the pick ups so that the nect pick up is the dominant ...

OK I may actually go for it. Especially given that I have an extra bridge plateâ€¦

Am I going to be hauled before the court if I mod a '56 Deluxe 8, already refinned in a distinctly non Fender martian green with a replaced fret board by drilling it for string through?

And maybe e ...

Have this OMI 8 string that Iâ€™m enjoying, but the vibe is tired and needs a change.

Knowing that â€œbetterâ€ is greatly subjective, would you prefer an old OMI w this weird, â€œ ...

A friend in New Orleans just sent me an alert about a stolen custom built koa Scheerhorn reso with the name "Stan" inlaid on the fretboard. Also recently got a report from another friend her ...

Mark Eaton - if this axe can help shed light on some mysteries, I'm happy to help however I can. Going through something similar with an old Gibson guitar I just bought. The neck has attributes from t ...

Thx for all the info everyone! I'm really starting to enjoy the guitar, so I'm gonna hold on to it for a while.
b0b, plz close!

Gene Myers was the previous owner. His name is on the case and they gave me a cpl his old LPs w the sale.

As for whether it's factory 8 or conversion, I'll defer to those more expert than myself. P ...

I'm sure this has been beat to death, but couldn't find the thread.

Got this old OMI model 60 or 63 8 string Dobro, spider cone. The cone has def seen better days. Sounds pretty good as is and is n ...

Hey everyone,

Have this for sale here on the forum. It was sold to me as a 1979 Model 60. It has since been IDed by forum member as a model 63, but the year range I'm seeing for 8 string model 63 i ...

Scale length and string spacing pics

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Topic: 1961 Gibson Melody Maker D single cutaway
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 707	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 30 Mar 2024 5:43 am Subject: 1961 Gibson Melody Maker D single cutaway
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 707	sale pending
Topic: 1961 Gibson Melody Maker D single cutaway
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 707	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 28 Mar 2024 8:50 am Subject: 1961 Gibson Melody Maker D single cutaway
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 707	Rare single cut, two pickup Melody Maker from 1961. Full size neck similar to a Les Paul or SG of that period, as opposed to short scale or pencil neck Gibsons. 24.75” scale, 1 11/16” nut, 13/16� ...
Topic: Emmons S8?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 558	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Mar 2024 4:46 am Subject: Emmons S8?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 558	Just got my S8 back from having some work done. Curious about the history on these. Brown mica w a black cast key head w string slots cut directly into it. I was asking around on another steel forum ...
Topic: Proper stringing technique for Fender Stringmaster?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1323	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2021 1:40 pm Subject: Proper stringing technique for Fender Stringmaster?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1323	yeah I guess it's not really possible to wind them under. I ordered some replacement Klusons
Topic: Proper stringing technique for Fender Stringmaster?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1323	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2021 8:54 am Subject: Proper stringing technique for Fender Stringmaster?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1323	Still having tuning issues w my 56 Deluxe 8. Strings are high enough gauge/tension that should hold better. I stretch the strings a lot upon changing them. I think I may incorrect in wrapping the str ...
Topic: Stringmaster/Deluxe 8 tuner issues
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Apr 2021 8:20 am Subject: Stringmaster/Deluxe 8 tuner issues
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 747	Have a lot of trouble w tuning stability on my 56 Fender Deluxe 8. Using a modified G13 tuning w low E and hi F, 15-56 string gauge. Could it be my stringing technique? Are those recessed pans genera ...
Topic: Push pull pickup/pickup replacement?
Marc Stone Replies: 0 Views: 698	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Dec 2020 4:01 pm Subject: Push pull pickup/pickup replacement?
Marc Stone Replies: 0 Views: 698	After a few months of work the old eight string push poll that I purchased earlier in the year is up and running. I love the tone of the original pick up for the classic cutting Emmons country tone, w ...
Topic: Schertler reso pickup?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1113	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2020 1:04 pm Subject: Schertler reso pickup?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1113	Thoughts/experiences? Thx
Topic: clip on mic for 8 string reso?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1014	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Dec 2020 2:49 pm Subject: clip on mic for 8 string reso?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1014	found a used Myers The Grip on Reverb for $100 w a return policy. going to try that first
Topic: clip on mic for 8 string reso?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1014	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Dec 2020 9:21 am Subject: clip on mic for 8 string reso?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1014	ny thoughts on Gold Tone ABS/ABS-C or other clip ons for resos? Non-phantom/effects friendly a plus. Thx!
Topic: Tips for proper new spider cone install?
Marc Stone Replies: 4 Views: 1414	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Nov 2020 2:19 pm Subject: Tips for proper new spider cone install?
Marc Stone Replies: 4 Views: 1414	Just got a new Beard legend cone to replace the old cone in my 70s 8 string OMI dobro. Any advice on proper install techniques appreciated. I'm sure I can wing it fine, but any fine points of info app ...
Topic: 6 to 8 string conversion Nut replacement?
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 902	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2020 10:05 am Subject: 6 to 8 string conversion Nut replacement?
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 902	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/5657_4E6CF6DCCD814B1F90F80A8362B0A0C5_1.jpg Iâ€™m ordering a new cone for this guitar, but also looking for other potential weak spots and this nut ...
Topic: How much will a new spider influence tone?
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 880	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2020 6:03 am Subject: How much will a new spider influence tone?
Marc Stone Replies: 1 Views: 880	Thinking of replacing the very tired original cone in my eight string OMI dobro. Beard rep recommended the legend cone, particularly bc he said 8 strings can limit frequency response and the wider res ...
Topic: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2020 5:57 am Subject: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Thx for all of the input everyone. At this point I think the most modification I would do would be string through. And maybe flip the wiring on the pick ups so that the next pick up is the dominant ...
Topic: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2020 5:51 am Subject: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Thx for all of the input everyone. At this point I think the most modification I would do would be string through. And maybe flip the wiring on the pick ups so that the nect pick up is the dominant ...
Topic: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Nov 2020 3:36 pm Subject: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	OK I may actually go for it. Especially given that I have an extra bridge plateâ€¦
Topic: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Nov 2020 8:55 am Subject: Crazy to mod a '56 nFender Deluxe 8?
Marc Stone Replies: 15 Views: 3074	Am I going to be hauled before the court if I mod a '56 Deluxe 8, already refinned in a distinctly non Fender martian green with a replaced fret board by drilling it for string through? And maybe e ...
Topic: 8 string - 70s OMI or new Gold Tone
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1803	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Oct 2020 1:25 pm Subject: 8 string - 70s OMI or new Gold Tone
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 1803	Have this OMI 8 string that Iâ€™m enjoying, but the vibe is tired and needs a change. Knowing that â€œbetterâ€ is greatly subjective, would you prefer an old OMI w this weird, â€œ ...
Topic: Where to put a stolen gear alert?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 3372	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Sep 2020 6:46 am Subject: Where to put a stolen gear alert?
Marc Stone Replies: 3 Views: 3372	A friend in New Orleans just sent me an alert about a stolen custom built koa Scheerhorn reso with the name "Stan" inlaid on the fretboard. Also recently got a report from another friend her ...
Topic: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Sep 2020 6:16 pm Subject: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Mark Eaton - if this axe can help shed light on some mysteries, I'm happy to help however I can. Going through something similar with an old Gibson guitar I just bought. The neck has attributes from t ...
Topic: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Sep 2020 4:02 pm Subject: plz close
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Thx for all the info everyone! I'm really starting to enjoy the guitar, so I'm gonna hold on to it for a while. b0b, plz close!
Topic: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Sep 2020 3:04 pm Subject: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Gene Myers was the previous owner. His name is on the case and they gave me a cpl his old LPs w the sale. As for whether it's factory 8 or conversion, I'll defer to those more expert than myself. P ...
Topic: Replacement cone for Dobro?
Marc Stone Replies: 17 Views: 6205	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Sep 2020 7:58 am Subject: Replacement cone for Dobro?
Marc Stone Replies: 17 Views: 6205	I'm sure this has been beat to death, but couldn't find the thread. Got this old OMI model 60 or 63 8 string Dobro, spider cone. The cone has def seen better days. Sounds pretty good as is and is n ...
Topic: 8 string OMI Dorbo date/model info?
Marc Stone Replies: 0 Views: 937	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Sep 2020 10:48 am Subject: 8 string OMI Dorbo date/model info?
Marc Stone Replies: 0 Views: 937	Hey everyone, Have this for sale here on the forum. It was sold to me as a 1979 Model 60. It has since been IDed by forum member as a model 63, but the year range I'm seeing for 8 string model 63 i ...
Topic: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Sep 2020 7:39 am Subject: 8 string 1979 Dobro Model 60 $850
Marc Stone Replies: 20 Views: 7949	Scale length and string spacing pics https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/5657_19B26F4185B64227AD3D9583F2F914C3_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/5657_8743AE922 ...