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That finish is beautiful!
Did Jerry do that himself or someone else?

I love my Fessy S10 and this is very tempting, alas it is quite a long drive from the left coast!

Or…
We can be grateful to be playing an instrument that lets us concentrate on making music. Nobody will ever comment on your lack of “stage presence”, or say “you just stand there like a pil ...

Ry said this in an interview, full article here:
We won’t name names, but there are these modern songwriters. And the trend is to minimize the idea of what a song is.

So, I don't know who he is ...

At one point I recall Bob Hoffnar was playing steel for Wayne. I have no idea if that is still the case.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the deceased's connection to Apple Valley?

I was posting about playing steel in a band, not listening to music. I loved Foxy Lady, but I can’t imagine playing it now. I call songs that I disdain $100 songs. tip the band a C-note and we will ...

With few exceptions, I pretty much cringe at any contemporary music played upon its release...

But now 30 years later, I enjoy a lot of 90s country and pop music. I think it is part nostalgia, and ...

This is really cool! I am always trying to find ways to simplify my rig.

A question about the signal flow of the prototype, if I understand correctly it is:

Guitar pickup -> pre-amp -> rev ...

Bob Wills is steel the King

I read some old posts where Marty shared a link to his PDF from his website:
http://www.martybroussard.net/Works%20&%20Awards/Book2_merged[1].pdf

The website no longer seems to be active, and ...

I'd recommend these Western Swing Rules videos with Eddie Rivers.

He doesn't approach it as scales, but rather as positions in the A6 (C6) tuning, and a lap steel at that.

Either way, he is doin ...

Just noticed Joe Wright had a page on "rock licks" using the BC pedals:
https://www.pedalsteel.com/joe/Members/tea/bc/bc.html

Lots of good comments about pentatonic scales here, I would just add the preponderance of power chords in rock music.

Unfortunately on standard E9 neck you don't have the low end of a 6-string. Bu ...

Bob, thanks for the suggestion about the 5th string.

Do you lower the B on the 5th string on its own, or is in combination with another change? I have a pretty standard Emmons setup at the moment. ...

Howdy John,

Thanks for taking the time to mail this to all the thirst steelers. I'd love a copy myself!

(email sent in PM)

In an effort to learn the E9 neck I have been figuring out some of Barry Harris's teachings.

It was adapted from this lesson by Adam Maness for piano: https://youllhearit.com/blog-breaking-down-bar ...

I played a gig with my Fessy S10 and someone asked me what kinda pickup it was... single-coil is all I know about this particular one.

Pokin around it looks like a Truetone...

Any ideas?

http ...

Thanks for sharing!

I loved the first two episodes.
This really helps me on the long commute to the day job

I also have a Melbertmaster with George L's and my normal guitar overdrive, Zvex Box or Rock, is not to my taste. I do still use the boost function. Although, that could also be an amp problem (" ...

I'm not in the area but I will also commend Jon on answering all of my tenderfoot questions about my new guitar. He seems like a standup fella as far as I can tell.

I will say that I have played some sets of "classic country" where I never used a minor chord. Although you could blame the set list for that...

If you would like a more systematic analys ...

Looks like a nice one!

I also have one, that I rarely play... I did use it for a performance of Terry Riley's "In C" but thats about it.

I never thought about traveling with it as you ...

I went to Nashville a few years back for a wedding. Wanted to go to the Hall of Fame but it was closed due to "inclement weather"

Well, AJ's Good Time Bar was open and serving beer at 10a ...

Some guitars come from the factory with a piece of foam in the pull rods to cut down rattle in the pull rods.
I have taken it out of 2 guitars.

Gravity will change the position of the rods when ...

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Topic: Fessenden S10 $3650
Phillip Hermans Replies: 8 Views: 551	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Apr 2024 12:16 pm Subject: Fessenden S10 $3650
Phillip Hermans Replies: 8 Views: 551	That finish is beautiful! Did Jerry do that himself or someone else?
Topic: Fessy S-12 $2650 w/ Tapped Changer for Splits
Phillip Hermans Replies: 14 Views: 2228	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 25 Apr 2024 12:15 pm Subject: Fessy S-12 $2650 w/ Tapped Changer for Splits
Phillip Hermans Replies: 14 Views: 2228	I love my Fessy S10 and this is very tempting, alas it is quite a long drive from the left coast!
Topic: Audience perception of steel vs guitar - ain't it the truth!
Phillip Hermans Replies: 26 Views: 2271	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Mar 2024 2:14 pm Subject: Audience perception of steel vs guitar - ain't it the truth!
Phillip Hermans Replies: 26 Views: 2271	Or… We can be grateful to be playing an instrument that lets us concentrate on making music. Nobody will ever comment on your lack of “stage presence”, or say “you just stand there like a pil ...
Topic: Wise words from Ry Cooder
Phillip Hermans Replies: 8 Views: 661	Forum Section: Music Posted: 15 Mar 2024 12:07 pm Subject: Wise words from Ry Cooder
Phillip Hermans Replies: 8 Views: 661	Ry said this in an interview, full article here: We won’t name names, but there are these modern songwriters. And the trend is to minimize the idea of what a song is. So, I don't know who he is ...
Topic: Steel with Wayne Hancock ?
Phillip Hermans Replies: 7 Views: 682	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Mar 2024 10:24 am Subject: Steel with Wayne Hancock ?
Phillip Hermans Replies: 7 Views: 682	At one point I recall Bob Hoffnar was playing steel for Wayne. I have no idea if that is still the case.
Topic: Let's rename Apple Valley Road to TOBY KEITH HIGHWAY.
Phillip Hermans Replies: 2 Views: 369	Forum Section: Music Posted: 14 Mar 2024 11:11 am Subject: Let's rename Apple Valley Road to TOBY KEITH HIGHWAY.
Phillip Hermans Replies: 2 Views: 369	Pardon my ignorance, but what is the deceased's connection to Apple Valley?
Topic: Did you ever not care for a when it was first released but..
Phillip Hermans Replies: 14 Views: 1055	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Mar 2024 1:53 pm Subject: Did you ever not care for a when it was first released but..
Phillip Hermans Replies: 14 Views: 1055	I was posting about playing steel in a band, not listening to music. I loved Foxy Lady, but I can’t imagine playing it now. I call songs that I disdain $100 songs. tip the band a C-note and we will ...
Topic: Did you ever not care for a when it was first released but..
Phillip Hermans Replies: 14 Views: 1055	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Mar 2024 1:31 pm Subject: Did you ever not care for a when it was first released but..
Phillip Hermans Replies: 14 Views: 1055	With few exceptions, I pretty much cringe at any contemporary music played upon its release... But now 30 years later, I enjoy a lot of 90s country and pop music. I think it is part nostalgia, and ...
Topic: New image Hilton pedal with reverb
Phillip Hermans Replies: 44 Views: 5283	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 9 Feb 2024 3:21 pm Subject: New image Hilton pedal with reverb
Phillip Hermans Replies: 44 Views: 5283	This is really cool! I am always trying to find ways to simplify my rig. A question about the signal flow of the prototype, if I understand correctly it is: Guitar pickup -> pre-amp -> rev ...
Topic: Shine on harvest moon& new episode featuring Eddie Rivers
Phillip Hermans Replies: 6 Views: 704	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 4 Feb 2024 1:12 pm Subject: Shine on harvest moon& new episode featuring Eddie Rivers
Phillip Hermans Replies: 6 Views: 704	Bob Wills is steel the King
Topic: Request: Marty Broussards Cajun Steel PDF
Phillip Hermans Replies: 1 Views: 730	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 4 Jan 2024 1:41 pm Subject: Request: Marty Broussards Cajun Steel PDF
Phillip Hermans Replies: 1 Views: 730	I read some old posts where Marty shared a link to his PDF from his website: http://www.martybroussard.net/Works%20&%20Awards/Book2_merged[1].pdf The website no longer seems to be active, and ...
Topic: Harmonized Scales Used In Western Swing
Phillip Hermans Replies: 3 Views: 1087	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Jan 2024 2:34 pm Subject: Eddir Rivers videos
Phillip Hermans Replies: 3 Views: 1087	I'd recommend these Western Swing Rules videos with Eddie Rivers. He doesn't approach it as scales, but rather as positions in the A6 (C6) tuning, and a lap steel at that. Either way, he is doin ...
Topic: Question/help!! Rock, blues et
Phillip Hermans Replies: 15 Views: 1886	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Dec 2023 12:57 pm Subject: Joe Wright's "BC Rock"
Phillip Hermans Replies: 15 Views: 1886	Just noticed Joe Wright had a page on "rock licks" using the BC pedals: https://www.pedalsteel.com/joe/Members/tea/bc/bc.html
Topic: Question/help!! Rock, blues et
Phillip Hermans Replies: 15 Views: 1886	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Dec 2023 4:33 pm Subject: Question/help!! Rock, blues et
Phillip Hermans Replies: 15 Views: 1886	Lots of good comments about pentatonic scales here, I would just add the preponderance of power chords in rock music. Unfortunately on standard E9 neck you don't have the low end of a 6-string. Bu ...
Topic: Barry Harris warm-up for E9 neck
Phillip Hermans Replies: 11 Views: 2478	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Dec 2023 3:10 pm Subject: Barry Harris warm-up for E9 neck
Phillip Hermans Replies: 11 Views: 2478	Bob, thanks for the suggestion about the 5th string. Do you lower the B on the 5th string on its own, or is in combination with another change? I have a pretty standard Emmons setup at the moment. ...
Topic: Study Of David Hartley
Phillip Hermans Replies: 37 Views: 26162	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 5 Dec 2023 12:40 pm Subject: Study Of David Hartley
Phillip Hermans Replies: 37 Views: 26162	Howdy John, Thanks for taking the time to mail this to all the thirst steelers. I'd love a copy myself! (email sent in PM)
Topic: Barry Harris warm-up for E9 neck
Phillip Hermans Replies: 11 Views: 2478	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Dec 2023 12:02 am Subject: Barry Harris warm-up for E9 neck
Phillip Hermans Replies: 11 Views: 2478	In an effort to learn the E9 neck I have been figuring out some of Barry Harris's teachings. It was adapted from this lesson by Adam Maness for piano: https://youllhearit.com/blog-breaking-down-bar ...
Topic: Identify pickup on my Fessenden
Phillip Hermans Replies: 3 Views: 1217	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Nov 2023 4:44 pm Subject: Identify pickup on my Fessenden
Phillip Hermans Replies: 3 Views: 1217	I played a gig with my Fessy S10 and someone asked me what kinda pickup it was... single-coil is all I know about this particular one. Pokin around it looks like a Truetone... Any ideas? http ...
Topic: Steel Podcast Episode 3: Steve Fishell
Phillip Hermans Replies: 8 Views: 3816	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Nov 2023 12:14 pm Subject: Steel Podcast Episode 3: Steve Fishell
Phillip Hermans Replies: 8 Views: 3816	Thanks for sharing! I loved the first two episodes. This really helps me on the long commute to the day job
Topic: Overdrive/Distortion Pedal
Phillip Hermans Replies: 17 Views: 5200	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 31 Oct 2023 12:37 pm Subject: Overdrive/Distortion Pedal
Phillip Hermans Replies: 17 Views: 5200	I also have a Melbertmaster with George L's and my normal guitar overdrive, Zvex Box or Rock, is not to my taste. I do still use the boost function. Although, that could also be an amp problem (" ...
Topic: Props to Jon Light
Phillip Hermans Replies: 5 Views: 3495	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Oct 2023 12:22 am Subject: Props to Jon Light
Phillip Hermans Replies: 5 Views: 3495	I'm not in the area but I will also commend Jon on answering all of my tenderfoot questions about my new guitar. He seems like a standup fella as far as I can tell.
Topic: Why does classic country rarely use minor chords ?
Phillip Hermans Replies: 36 Views: 22631	Forum Section: Music Posted: 27 Oct 2023 3:09 pm Subject: "A Corpus Analysis of Harmony in Country Music"
Phillip Hermans Replies: 36 Views: 22631	I will say that I have played some sets of "classic country" where I never used a minor chord. Although you could blame the set list for that... If you would like a more systematic analys ...
Topic: Charango progress made on long international trip
Phillip Hermans Replies: 5 Views: 5468	Forum Section: Music Posted: 27 Oct 2023 2:36 pm Subject: Charango progress made on long international trip
Phillip Hermans Replies: 5 Views: 5468	Looks like a nice one! I also have one, that I rarely play... I did use it for a performance of Terry Riley's "In C" but thats about it. I never thought about traveling with it as you ...
Topic: Nashville music scene today
Phillip Hermans Replies: 38 Views: 13418	Forum Section: Music Posted: 26 Oct 2023 10:51 am Subject: Nashville music scene today
Phillip Hermans Replies: 38 Views: 13418	I went to Nashville a few years back for a wedding. Wanted to go to the Hall of Fame but it was closed due to "inclement weather" Well, AJ's Good Time Bar was open and serving beer at 10a ...
Topic: Setup for my Fessender S10
Phillip Hermans Replies: 20 Views: 12051	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Oct 2023 3:22 pm Subject: Setup for my Fessender S10
Phillip Hermans Replies: 20 Views: 12051	Some guitars come from the factory with a piece of foam in the pull rods to cut down rattle in the pull rods. I have taken it out of 2 guitars. Gravity will change the position of the rods when ...