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Folks, these are two of my videos that I posted on youtube. Put "Sigi Meissner" if you wanna see more of my playing. The e-guitar in the background is also my playing. There is also some old ...

My amp tec changed one of the pream tubes. The hiss reduced drasticly. Thnx for your helpful comments

I dicided 9 months ago to replace my old 72 Twin Reverb through a brand new one. It's this edition with color caramel ordered from England.
My old on is super quiet while the new one has a considerab ...

Seems there are two brand new rotary devices on the market: the "Rotosphere (Hughes and Kettner)" and the "Strymon Lex"
Does these work for steel? Any better ideas for a Leslie / ...

Seems there are two brand new rotary devices on the market: the "Rotosphere (Hughes and Kettner)" and the "Strymon Lex"
Does these work for steel? Any better ideas for a Leslie / ...

Seems there are two brand new rotary devices on the market: the "Rotosphere (Hughes and Kettner)" and the "Strymon Lex"
Does these work for steel? Any better ideas for a Leslie / ...

As we all know, plastic thumb picks tend to wear thinner and thinner the longer one use it. For shure much quicker than a metal thumb pick. I wonder why the metal pick is not standard for steel player ...

E9th neck on an Emmons ll: When I release my RKL which lowers my e's to e flat it does not return in tune accurate. For that I have to move a bit the lever that makes e to f. I have tried different be ...

Hi Mickey, I live nearby Zurich. that's 300 km from Geneva still in Switzerland. If you can make it there, I'm gonna show you this wonderful town. It's built round a lake, has a nice old town part fro ...

As we all know, stages can be very dark for us steelers. Especially if the spotlight is directed to the singer.
I'm curious what lighting system for the steel guitar you recommend. Most of my lights ...

I have an Emmons II (All pull)
My RKL lowers both e's to e flat on the E9th neck. But the lower e flat does'nt go back to a precise e. I have tried various rod travel lengths. Does that have any te ...

Thnx for your help.
There is no adjustment screw. If there is one where should it be?
No better linkage is possible anymore

I have an Emmons Legrande ll. On the C6 neck I put a short rod on my RKR to get my 8th string from A to Bb. But the 4 whole bell crank doesn't provides enough travel to create a half tone. Are extra l ...

What are the regular shipping costs for 4 Rubber feets, 2 Sets of Strings and 50 tuning nuts to Switzerland (Europe)
Bobbe S. charges $65. That's more than the merchandise cost. What different ways o ...

Who has Willie Nelson's Gonna get drunk? I like more the version with the Jimmy Day Solo, not the Nelson/Haggard version.
Thnx for posting an mp3 file.

Greetings from Switzerland
Sigi

On my C6 neck I have an up lever which raises the third string c half a tone. The open string sounds normal. As soon as I push the lever the sring starts to make a strange noise like a sitar. I replac ...

I'm shure this topic has been covered already.
Is there a distortion device especially concepted for Steel on the market? If not,
what standard guitar device do you recommend?
Thnx for info's
Sigi

Henry, I agree with you, these springs on the end of the pedal rods are not extrem nececary or are they? Erv said PUR THEM BACK ON!

I have two Emmons and by comparing the pedal press
one is much more difficult, all of them evenly. What springs are responsible for the sum of the the press resistance? Even Removing the spring at t ...

Anyone who has this Dobro simulation item? Does it need a graphit bar? Does it sounds realistic? Any other similar recommendable items on the market?
Thnx for respond

Which pocket amp / headphone amp is suitable for steel? I need also an aux input for Rh tracks.
I have tried different standard guitar amps. They all sound thin.
I'm shure this topic has been covere ...

Who has a few Bell Cranks to sell for a Sho-Bud Super Pro, Serial Nr:
16993. (Could be 'round 1980)

I've decided to leave the unused one where it is and just add a new one on a different cross rod ...

Thnx Ron for the tip. To Buy a thread cutter I need to know the size. Is it it a 5/32" ?

I wanna build new Pedal Rods for my Shoe-Bud. (longer ones)
What size is the thread in the Ball Joint? The Rod is
4,1 mm thick, that's 0,161 "
Thnx for help

Btw,: I'm afraid I can get only ...

I go with Alan. A self tuning steel will hardly find buyers. Even at the same price. I think most steelers love the mechanical parts and also the opportunity to replace anything by themselves.

Just ...

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Topic: Videos on Youtube of my playing
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1884	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Dec 2017 10:30 am Subject: Videos on Youtube of my playing
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1884	Folks, these are two of my videos that I posted on youtube. Put "Sigi Meissner" if you wanna see more of my playing. The e-guitar in the background is also my playing. There is also some old ...
Topic: Hiss on new Twin Reverb
Sigi Meissner Replies: 14 Views: 3167	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Nov 2017 2:58 pm Subject: Hiss on new Twin Reverb
Sigi Meissner Replies: 14 Views: 3167	My amp tec changed one of the pream tubes. The hiss reduced drasticly. Thnx for your helpful comments
Topic: Hiss on new Twin Reverb
Sigi Meissner Replies: 14 Views: 3167	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Oct 2017 12:53 am Subject: Hiss on new Twin Reverb
Sigi Meissner Replies: 14 Views: 3167	I dicided 9 months ago to replace my old 72 Twin Reverb through a brand new one. It's this edition with color caramel ordered from England. My old on is super quiet while the new one has a considerab ...
Topic: B3 Organ devices
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1582	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Apr 2012 8:45 am Subject: B3 Organ devices
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1582	Seems there are two brand new rotary devices on the market: the "Rotosphere (Hughes and Kettner)" and the "Strymon Lex" Does these work for steel? Any better ideas for a Leslie / ...
Topic: Rotary effects / B3 organ effects
Sigi Meissner Replies: 0 Views: 387	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Apr 2012 12:54 am Subject: Rotary effects / B3 organ effects
Sigi Meissner Replies: 0 Views: 387	Seems there are two brand new rotary devices on the market: the "Rotosphere (Hughes and Kettner)" and the "Strymon Lex" Does these work for steel? Any better ideas for a Leslie / ...
Topic: Rotary effects / B3 organ effects
Sigi Meissner Replies: 0 Views: 332	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Apr 2012 12:29 am Subject: Rotary effects / B3 organ effects
Sigi Meissner Replies: 0 Views: 332	Seems there are two brand new rotary devices on the market: the "Rotosphere (Hughes and Kettner)" and the "Strymon Lex" Does these work for steel? Any better ideas for a Leslie / ...
Topic: Metal Thumb Pick
Sigi Meissner Replies: 9 Views: 2955	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Nov 2010 5:38 am Subject: Metal Thumb Pick
Sigi Meissner Replies: 9 Views: 2955	As we all know, plastic thumb picks tend to wear thinner and thinner the longer one use it. For shure much quicker than a metal thumb pick. I wonder why the metal pick is not standard for steel player ...
Topic: Detuned lever release
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1402	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Aug 2010 4:48 am Subject: Detuned lever release
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1402	E9th neck on an Emmons ll: When I release my RKL which lowers my e's to e flat it does not return in tune accurate. For that I have to move a bit the lever that makes e to f. I have tried different be ...
Topic: I will be in Geneva June 30-July13, Forumites to Meet?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 11 Views: 3228	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Jun 2010 2:12 am Subject: Your Europe trip
Sigi Meissner Replies: 11 Views: 3228	Hi Mickey, I live nearby Zurich. that's 300 km from Geneva still in Switzerland. If you can make it there, I'm gonna show you this wonderful town. It's built round a lake, has a nice old town part fro ...
Topic: Lighting on stage
Sigi Meissner Replies: 5 Views: 2451	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Feb 2010 4:06 am Subject: Lighting on stage
Sigi Meissner Replies: 5 Views: 2451	As we all know, stages can be very dark for us steelers. Especially if the spotlight is directed to the singer. I'm curious what lighting system for the steel guitar you recommend. Most of my lights ...
Topic: Problem with knee lever
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1134	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Dec 2009 1:44 am Subject: Problem with knee lever
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1134	I have an Emmons II (All pull) My RKL lowers both e's to e flat on the E9th neck. But the lower e flat does'nt go back to a precise e. I have tried various rod travel lengths. Does that have any te ...
Topic: To short rod travel
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1076	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:07 am Subject: To short rod travel
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1076	Thnx for your help. There is no adjustment screw. If there is one where should it be? No better linkage is possible anymore
Topic: To short rod travel
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1076	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Aug 2009 8:43 am Subject: To short rod travel
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1076	I have an Emmons Legrande ll. On the C6 neck I put a short rod on my RKR to get my 8th string from A to Bb. But the 4 whole bell crank doesn't provides enough travel to create a half tone. Are extra l ...
Topic: Need Info about shipping charges
Sigi Meissner Replies: 5 Views: 1501	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 3 Aug 2009 7:00 am Subject: Need Info about shipping charges
Sigi Meissner Replies: 5 Views: 1501	What are the regular shipping costs for 4 Rubber feets, 2 Sets of Strings and 50 tuning nuts to Switzerland (Europe) Bobbe S. charges $65. That's more than the merchandise cost. What different ways o ...
Topic: Gonna get drunk
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 1444	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Apr 2009 3:44 am Subject: Gonna get drunk
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 1444	Who has Willie Nelson's Gonna get drunk? I like more the version with the Jimmy Day Solo, not the Nelson/Haggard version. Thnx for posting an mp3 file. Greetings from Switzerland Sigi
Topic: String noise like a Sitar
Sigi Meissner Replies: 5 Views: 1483	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jul 2008 12:34 pm Subject: String noise like a Sitar
Sigi Meissner Replies: 5 Views: 1483	On my C6 neck I have an up lever which raises the third string c half a tone. The open string sounds normal. As soon as I push the lever the sring starts to make a strange noise like a sitar. I replac ...
Topic: Distortion Device wanted
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1028	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jun 2008 6:45 am Subject: Distortion Device wanted
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1028	I'm shure this topic has been covered already. Is there a distortion device especially concepted for Steel on the market? If not, what standard guitar device do you recommend? Thnx for info's Sigi
Topic: Pedals difficult to press
Sigi Meissner Replies: 13 Views: 3903	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2008 10:24 am Subject: Pedals difficult to press
Sigi Meissner Replies: 13 Views: 3903	Henry, I agree with you, these springs on the end of the pedal rods are not extrem nececary or are they? Erv said PUR THEM BACK ON!
Topic: Pedals difficult to press
Sigi Meissner Replies: 13 Views: 3903	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Apr 2008 4:49 am Subject: Pedals difficult to press
Sigi Meissner Replies: 13 Views: 3903	I have two Emmons and by comparing the pedal press one is much more difficult, all of them evenly. What springs are responsible for the sum of the the press resistance? Even Removing the spring at t ...
Topic: Bobro?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1373	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Apr 2008 7:48 am Subject: Bobro?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 3 Views: 1373	Anyone who has this Dobro simulation item? Does it need a graphit bar? Does it sounds realistic? Any other similar recommendable items on the market? Thnx for respond
Topic: Wich pocket amp?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1361	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Mar 2008 1:44 am Subject: Wich pocket amp?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 4 Views: 1361	Which pocket amp / headphone amp is suitable for steel? I need also an aux input for Rh tracks. I have tried different standard guitar amps. They all sound thin. I'm shure this topic has been covere ...
Topic: Bell Cranks Sho-Bud
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 1195	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Feb 2008 2:54 am Subject: Bell Cranks Sho-Bud
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 1195	Who has a few Bell Cranks to sell for a Sho-Bud Super Pro, Serial Nr: 16993. (Could be 'round 1980) I've decided to leave the unused one where it is and just add a new one on a different cross rod ...
Topic: What thread size?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 971	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2008 9:38 am Subject: What thread size?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 971	Thnx Ron for the tip. To Buy a thread cutter I need to know the size. Is it it a 5/32" ?
Topic: What thread size?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 971	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Jan 2008 1:32 pm Subject: What thread size?
Sigi Meissner Replies: 2 Views: 971	I wanna build new Pedal Rods for my Shoe-Bud. (longer ones) What size is the thread in the Ball Joint? The Rod is 4,1 mm thick, that's 0,161 " Thnx for help Btw,: I'm afraid I can get only ...
Topic: Could this be done to a pedal steel???
Sigi Meissner Replies: 12 Views: 3301	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Dec 2007 1:30 am Subject: Could this be done to a pedal steel???
Sigi Meissner Replies: 12 Views: 3301	I go with Alan. A self tuning steel will hardly find buyers. Even at the same price. I think most steelers love the mechanical parts and also the opportunity to replace anything by themselves. Just ...