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 Topic: Alternates to blue Herco thumbpicks? |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 11 Views: 782 |
 Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Apr 2024 8:43 am Subject: Alternates to blue Herco thumbpicks? |
| I just got both a blue herco and a red dunlop off the forum store... | |
| Topic: Time for time off. |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 23 Views: 1194 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 10:40 am Subject: Time for time off. |
| Dont feel like the lone ranger- end of january i left a band i helped found back in 2019.
Left on good terms,just cant do 5 shows a month anymore.Playing some just for fun informal jams,enjoying life ... |
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| Topic: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel? |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 14 Views: 1044 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2024 8:06 am Subject: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel? |
| Isn't that a bass eq?......
Damfino....but it works on everything i hook it to.. |
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| Topic: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel? |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 14 Views: 1044 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2024 2:09 pm Subject: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel? |
| I have a '57 champ....it doesn't leave the house without a Boss eq 🐒
I’d be interested to see how you set the EQhttps://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/18790_20240311_174003_1.jpg |
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| Topic: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel? |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 14 Views: 1044 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Mar 2024 2:26 pm Subject: How good is a late '60s to early '70s Fender Champ Steel? |
| I have a '57 champ....it doesn't leave the house without a Boss eq 🐒 | |
| Topic: Marlen All Pull |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 8 Views: 970 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Feb 2024 3:56 pm Subject: Marlen All Pull |
| Michael, yes. That is my brother playing the six string Hudson. I was somewhat playing the guitar on the video lol.[/quote]
Oh man you were killin it too,he said in one video that you were the pro. ... |
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| Topic: Marlen All Pull |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 8 Views: 970 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Feb 2024 7:27 am Subject: Marlen All Pull |
| Are you the same William Baldwin on a couple of You Tube videos,demo- ing a Jimmy Hudson 6 string pedal steel?
If that is you,you are a hell of a picker... |
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| Topic: Turned the page |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 11 Views: 1291 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Jan 2024 4:29 pm Subject: Turned the page |
| Fellas as always, y'alls input is much appreciated.
I knew i wasn't the lone ranger on this. I am told i am a " young " 60- i still work light construction with my cousin about 28 hours a ... |
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| Topic: Turned the page |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 11 Views: 1291 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Jan 2024 7:50 pm Subject: Turned the page |
| Last night was my final show with the band i been with since early 2019.
No falling out,i gave them plenty of notice. I am/was the oldest member by 20 years( im 60) The youngest member is 23.... G ... |
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| Topic: E9 Tuning for Fender 400 |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 12 Views: 979 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jan 2024 6:34 pm Subject: E9 Tuning for Fender 400 |
| Good advice from Richard and Kevin.
I play the higher 8 of the tuning,but i added knee levers. Without knees go with lower 8 IMO. Have fun with it |
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| Topic: Newbie looking for advice on buying an 8-string PSG |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 29 Views: 2555 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2024 4:01 pm Subject: Newbie looking for advice on buying an 8-string PSG |
| I gigged with a Fender 400 for 6 years,2 to 5 shows a month....i added hardware store knee levers.
It stays in our bands rehearsal room,i pick it bout every wednesday night. |
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| Topic: Jim Sliff aka Silverface RIP |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 26 Views: 4772 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 15 Jan 2024 6:22 pm Subject: Jim Sliff aka Silverface RIP |
| Jim helped me alot- a Fender pedal steel guru.
My condolences. |
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| Topic: Day vs Emmons for those with ankle problems. |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 21 Views: 1837 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jan 2024 3:34 pm Subject: Day vs Emmons for those with ankle problems. |
| Bill if you are currently playing an Emmons setup,(A,B,C) ,if you find it more comfortable with B pedal down and rocking on the C pedal- than rocking on the A pedal with B down- then you probaly would ... | |
| Topic: SIT Emmons strings |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 10 Views: 1419 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Dec 2023 8:28 am Subject: SIT Emmons strings |
| I have been using them several years,no complaints.
Maybe some subtle EQ adjustments may sweeten them up to your liking. |
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| Topic: Guide to Ralph Mooney's tuning / copedant |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 9 Views: 2029 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Dec 2023 5:47 pm Subject: Guide to Ralph Mooney's tuning / copedant |
| Nice👍 | |
| Topic: Fender 400 with 4 pedals |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 17 Views: 2608 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Nov 2023 12:36 pm Subject: Fender 400 with 4 pedals |
| Tim ,i think this is Lew with Conway,i dont think he is on a Fender- but both feets on them pedals...
https://youtu.be/FOZ4AWWLtXw?si=dnVhm_9OR68xXvjY |
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| Topic: 70's Marlen S-10 ***SOLD*** |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 9 Views: 3305 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Nov 2023 2:02 pm Subject: Marlen |
| She is a beaut.My color. | |
| Topic: Top selling new Modern steel guitars |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 19 Views: 8343 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Nov 2023 1:26 pm Subject: Top selling new Modern steel guitars |
| I play a Mullen Discovery.
Sweet guitar,good folks to deal with. |
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| Topic: Upper Register Clarity |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 19 Views: 2542 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Nov 2023 7:16 am Subject: Upper Register Clarity |
| Above the 12th fret,i stay away from 3 note chords.
1 and 2 note stuff works better for me. |
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| Topic: Fender 400 Year Advantages/Disadvantages |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 3 Views: 8945 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Nov 2023 3:00 pm Subject: Fender 400 Year Advantages/Disadvantages |
| Best i can see it is the old style changer.
I cant see good enough to tell if it has a fixed bridge and nut. |
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| Topic: Shipping is crazy Mullen wants $213 to ship $110 parts!! |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 20 Views: 8061 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Oct 2023 4:33 pm Subject: Shipping is crazy Mullen wants $213 to ship $110 parts!! |
| Im old .i call people and talk to them so there aint no issues.
A lost art? |
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| Topic: Fender 800 Tuningproblems |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 5 Views: 4767 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Oct 2023 5:43 am Subject: Fender 800 Tuningproblems |
| Where to start....
First- make sure you have the correct string gauges for the tuning you are using. Second- is the old girl clean thru the pull chain and changer. Third- run the screws all the way ... |
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| Topic: Shipping is crazy Mullen wants $213 to ship $110 parts!! |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 20 Views: 8061 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Oct 2023 5:26 am Subject: Shipping is crazy Mullen wants $213 to ship $110 parts!! |
| The folks at Mullen are first class.
Mike aint gonna burn anybody. |
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| Topic: Who is the oldest steelplayer still playing in USA? |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 31 Views: 28295 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Oct 2023 8:53 am Subject: Who is the oldest steelplayer still playing in USA? |
| Mr Clyde Mattocks,86,was on stage this weekend with his group, the legndary Super Grit Cowboy Band,at the NC State fair.Sounds as good if not better than he did 40 years ago. | |
| Topic: Please Close |
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| Michael Sawyer Replies: 12 Views: 4936 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2023 9:48 am Subject: Please Close |
| Well Mr. Butch just off of your post i will definetly be ordering a bar from you soon. | |
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