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I had the luck of corresponding with Lynn on a few things over the years - he always went the extra mile to help me out with things. He'd even contact me out of the blue if he saw that I had an issue ...

Yeah, I don't think it's really adjustable.

This is one change that Mitsuo has made that I'm not really on board with.

My 2008 Superb has concentrically mounted pucks, you can turn the puck ...

When my strings get old it seems much harder to keep the guitar in tune.

That's the only time I see this problem on most or all strings.

Holy Smokes!

Ross has really stepped the PSG up to the next level.

Next level stuff.

Congratulations - it's amazing!!

I use Jeffran picks and blue Herco thumb pics.

Got a bag of Hercos and a few sets of Jeffran pick - should last my life. Smile

What's the number?

I had #0102 and it was a 1969 model.

I have a few of these...
You have to get those "upside-down" bell cranks out from up against the deck and swap those with the "right side up" bell cranks.

To get the upside do ...

My first Excel has the long scale, and second one that I ordered myself has the short scale. I really don't see a difference between the two, which is when I specified the short on the one that I ord ...

Not enough to justify bastardizing a nice vintage instrument.

IMO only.

The holes are for mounting cross rods. Sure, he drills ALL the holes and only uses some. I guess it makes it lighter.

But really, it's so you can put a cross rod in there wherever you want (or as ...

My main steel guitar amp since I started in 2003 has been a 1980 Vibrosonic Reverb with a JBL D-120F.

I've never really thought about getting anything else.

It's loud as hell if needed, and the ...

When I've dealt with Mitsuo, he provides his bank information and I wire the money because I trust him.

There's no worry wiring money if you trust the recipient.

It IS GOOD that banks look out f ...

When you make a post, there's a button "upload picture"

You select the photo "choose file" from your computer, say "send"
Also tell it to insert as a picture, not a l ...

I would not disparage Fuzzy Steel Guitars because they're made in Japan - a country which is known worldwide for top engineering and manufacturing.

Did we all forget about Ron Lashley Jr. and his ...

Make sure there are no sharp edges at the spot I've indicated in the string hole. That will cut a string.

Also, the more you run the tuner down, the more that edge gets into the string. That's wh ...

Randy, once thy went to making the first LeGrande guitars, the serial number of remaining PPs took the funky format.

I have 6413 (without the D) and it was shipped in late 1981.
Mine sure has the ...

IMO - it's wrong.

You want a single neck, buy a single neck.

I think that molesting ANYTHING that's vintage and not being made anymore it a shame.

That said people can do whatever they want ...

They're definitely legit. Probably a problem with the acct number, address, or some international bank problem.

I read your post again.

I'd ask for a photo of the underside, and if it looked OK (like not missing, broken, tangled of horrible messy) then I'd take a drive.

As far as price? If it was in goo ...

That looks like a nice guitar. It looks like it's got 8+5, and I'm sure it has a modern undercarriage.

As long as it has enough pedals, pulls and levers, you should be able to re-arrange the cop ...

I can't see any reason to break a string at the headstock side. That's so simple - there aren't any sharp angles or edges there. The Changer side has more things going on...

Maybe try a new strin ...

Hi Susan, are the strings breaking at the headstock, or the changer end? Maybe you can post a photo of your guitar, headstock and changer?

Nice one. I had #0102. Looked nearly identical.

Sure did sound great.

GLWS!

Hi John,

Real quick, if it's Delrin, it doesn't need to be lubed from what I know.

Sounds like you've got all the other places covered.

In general, a small (SMALL) drop of oil between each pl ...

If I have to de rod a guitar one thing I do is take a pencil or a fine sharpie and mark where the collar sits on each rod. Then you can get them back close to the same position as a starting point fi ...

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Topic: Lynn Stafford RIP
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 45 Views: 2316	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 22 Apr 2024 1:39 pm Subject: Lynn Stafford RIP
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 45 Views: 2316	I had the luck of corresponding with Lynn on a few things over the years - he always went the extra mile to help me out with things. He'd even contact me out of the blue if he saw that I had an issue ...
Topic: Excel Robostar pedal stop adjustment
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 583	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Mar 2024 8:33 am Subject: Excel Robostar pedal stop adjustment
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 583	Yeah, I don't think it's really adjustable. This is one change that Mitsuo has made that I'm not really on board with. My 2008 Superb has concentrically mounted pucks, you can turn the puck ...
Topic: Tuning stability issue across the board
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 17 Views: 1348	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Mar 2024 8:32 am Subject: Tuning stability issue across the board
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 17 Views: 1348	When my strings get old it seems much harder to keep the guitar in tune. That's the only time I see this problem on most or all strings.
Topic: New Sierra Day
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 27 Views: 1829	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Mar 2024 10:45 am Subject: New Sierra Day
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 27 Views: 1829	Holy Smokes! Ross has really stepped the PSG up to the next level. Next level stuff. Congratulations - it's amazing!!
Topic: Expensive vs Cheap Finger Picks
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 25 Views: 2736	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Feb 2024 11:46 am Subject: Expensive vs Cheap Finger Picks
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 25 Views: 2736	I use Jeffran picks and blue Herco thumb pics. Got a bag of Hercos and a few sets of Jeffran pick - should last my life.
Topic: ZB serial numbers/dates
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 1133	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Feb 2024 3:04 pm Subject: ZB serial numbers/dates
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 1133	What's the number? I had #0102 and it was a 1969 model.
Topic: Excel Superb U-12 - swapping E levers to left leg.
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 9 Views: 1194	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Feb 2024 7:36 pm Subject: Excel Superb U-12 - swapping E levers to left leg.
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 9 Views: 1194	I have a few of these... You have to get those "upside-down" bell cranks out from up against the deck and swap those with the "right side up" bell cranks. To get the upside do ...
Topic: THE ANSWER!!! Excel ordering questions
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 13 Views: 2309	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Jan 2024 11:12 am Subject: THE ANSWER!!! Excel ordering questions
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 13 Views: 2309	My first Excel has the long scale, and second one that I ordered myself has the short scale. I really don't see a difference between the two, which is when I specified the short on the one that I ord ...
Topic: For push/pull gurus in the know...
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 18 Views: 3264	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Nov 2023 1:07 pm Subject: For push/pull gurus in the know...
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 18 Views: 3264	Not enough to justify bastardizing a nice vintage instrument. IMO only.
Topic: New Excel Robostar
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 15 Views: 7847	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Oct 2023 8:45 am Subject: New Excel Robostar
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 15 Views: 7847	The holes are for mounting cross rods. Sure, he drills ALL the holes and only uses some. I guess it makes it lighter. But really, it's so you can put a cross rod in there wherever you want (or as ...
Topic: Anyone using a Twin 135 watt ultra linear?
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 12 Views: 6229	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Oct 2023 12:58 pm Subject: Anyone using a Twin 135 watt ultra linear?
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 12 Views: 6229	My main steel guitar amp since I started in 2003 has been a 1980 Vibrosonic Reverb with a JBL D-120F. I've never really thought about getting anything else. It's loud as hell if needed, and the ...
Topic: fuzzy guitars
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 17 Views: 5969	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Oct 2023 1:30 pm Subject: fuzzy guitars
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 17 Views: 5969	When I've dealt with Mitsuo, he provides his bank information and I wire the money because I trust him. There's no worry wiring money if you trust the recipient. It IS GOOD that banks look out f ...
Topic: P/P With LeGrande Pedals
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 7 Views: 1558	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Oct 2023 12:04 pm Subject: P/P With LeGrande Pedals
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 7 Views: 1558	When you make a post, there's a button "upload picture" You select the photo "choose file" from your computer, say "send" Also tell it to insert as a picture, not a l ...
Topic: Fuzzy has a new steel available - the Robostar!
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 61 Views: 76117	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Oct 2023 3:42 pm Subject: Fuzzy has a new steel available - the Robostar!
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 61 Views: 76117	I would not disparage Fuzzy Steel Guitars because they're made in Japan - a country which is known worldwide for top engineering and manufacturing. Did we all forget about Ron Lashley Jr. and his ...
Topic: Fuzzy has a new steel available - the Robostar!
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 61 Views: 76117	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Oct 2023 6:41 am Subject: Fuzzy has a new steel available - the Robostar!
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 61 Views: 76117	Make sure there are no sharp edges at the spot I've indicated in the string hole. That will cut a string. Also, the more you run the tuner down, the more that edge gets into the string. That's wh ...
Topic: P/P With LeGrande Pedals
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 7 Views: 1558	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Oct 2023 12:12 pm Subject: P/P With LeGrande Pedals
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 7 Views: 1558	Randy, once thy went to making the first LeGrande guitars, the serial number of remaining PPs took the funky format. I have 6413 (without the D) and it was shipped in late 1981. Mine sure has the ...
Topic: Mangling Pedal Steel Guitars
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 20 Views: 2799	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Sep 2023 9:26 am Subject: Mangling Pedal Steel Guitars
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 20 Views: 2799	IMO - it's wrong. You want a single neck, buy a single neck. I think that molesting ANYTHING that's vintage and not being made anymore it a shame. That said people can do whatever they want ...
Topic: fuzzy guitars
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 17 Views: 5969	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Aug 2023 11:35 am Subject: fuzzy guitars
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 17 Views: 5969	They're definitely legit. Probably a problem with the acct number, address, or some international bank problem.
Topic: Older Excel pedal steel
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 920	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Aug 2023 7:46 am Subject: Older Excel pedal steel
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 920	I read your post again. I'd ask for a photo of the underside, and if it looked OK (like not missing, broken, tangled of horrible messy) then I'd take a drive. As far as price? If it was in goo ...
Topic: Older Excel pedal steel
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 920	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Aug 2023 7:40 am Subject: Older Excel pedal steel
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 5 Views: 920	That looks like a nice guitar. It looks like it's got 8+5, and I'm sure it has a modern undercarriage. As long as it has enough pedals, pulls and levers, you should be able to re-arrange the cop ...
Topic: EXstar (Excel) by Fuzzy Steel Guitar
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 97 Views: 28306	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2023 2:49 pm Subject: EXstar (Excel) by Fuzzy Steel Guitar
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 97 Views: 28306	I can't see any reason to break a string at the headstock side. That's so simple - there aren't any sharp angles or edges there. The Changer side has more things going on... Maybe try a new strin ...
Topic: EXstar (Excel) by Fuzzy Steel Guitar
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 97 Views: 28306	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2023 10:58 am Subject: EXstar (Excel) by Fuzzy Steel Guitar
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 97 Views: 28306	Hi Susan, are the strings breaking at the headstock, or the changer end? Maybe you can post a photo of your guitar, headstock and changer?
Topic: ZB Custom D-10 *CLOSE*
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 11 Views: 2908	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Jul 2023 10:35 am Subject: ZB Custom D-10 *CLOSE*
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 11 Views: 2908	Nice one. I had #0102. Looked nearly identical. Sure did sound great. GLWS!
Topic: Where to lube a PSG?
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 4 Views: 594	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jul 2023 1:59 pm Subject: Where to lube a PSG?
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 4 Views: 594	Hi John, Real quick, if it's Delrin, it doesn't need to be lubed from what I know. Sounds like you've got all the other places covered. In general, a small (SMALL) drop of oil between each pl ...
Topic: Need to remove push pull changer
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 37 Views: 15863	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Jul 2023 7:21 am Subject: Need to remove push pull changer
Mike Vallandigham Replies: 37 Views: 15863	If I have to de rod a guitar one thing I do is take a pencil or a fine sharpie and mark where the collar sits on each rod. Then you can get them back close to the same position as a starting point fi ...