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Hi Roger,

I meant that you could replace your current pedal 1 configuration to just raise string 9 a half step to D#. I understand that you want to keep the rest as is. Great setup.

Hi Roger,

Another change you could try that would work great with your setup is if your pedal 1 just raised D to D#. This would have a few great uses.

1. Activated by itself would give you a g ...

Hi Jordan,

What is your full copedent? I’d like to see what combinations you have available with your vertical lever.

Thanks, Stephen

I wound choose Mullen G2. I am a lefty, and have been limited to playing / owning these brands: Sho Bud, Pedalmaster, BMI, GFI, Williams, Jackson, ZB Custom, Mullen.

My Mullen G2 SD10 aluminum ne ...

Hi Steve. Along with what the others said, from your AB position, you can move up one fret, raise Es, keep A pedal down and release B pedal. It gives you the same 6m cord that you currently get in the ...

Hi Mikey, I sent you a PM.

Thanks,
Stephen

I lower D to C# on same lever as lowering Es. I also lower strings 2 and 9 on a different lever (same knee - different direction). Works flawlessly for me.

Only thing you will miss out on is the p ...

I keep a spare volume pedal and cables in my jeep. Also a set of drumsticks….oh and duct tape!

My 5 and 10 strings have split screws working limiting to 1/2 step lower, so I wouldn’t be able to lower my 10 a whole tone as it is currently set up. But that is a cool idea! I’ll try it sometim ...

Roger R,

I wonder if Gary uses those two raises for separate string groups. Interesting.

Do you lower your Bs on a lever or pedal? I lower mine on vertical. I still find this change more usefu ...

Hi Roger,

It definitely comes in handy to grab that A#. I never tried it on a vertical. How do you like the feel of it there?

I really like the G# to G change on string 3 and 6 also, but don’ ...

Hi Roger,

I have tried a lot of changes on my zero pedal which is located next to my A pedal. The change I like the most is raising string 6 a whole step from G# to A#.

Two of my favorite playe ...

I used to tune straight up with a standard chromatic tuner. When I decided to try a Peterson tuner that had tempered tuning programmed as a preset “SE9” for 10 string E9th, it made a world of dif ...

I alway warm up about 10 minutes before playing by turning the volume off and going down the strings 1234,2345,3456,etc. Middle finger, pointer, thumb, thumb, repeat down. Then up the strings from 10 ...

Hi Steve,

I currently lower string 6 a whole tone by itself on my zero pedal. The only drawback with it there is that you can’t split it with the B pedal to get the open position minor 3rd - as t ...

Hi Bryce,

I like your idea of using the extra pedal to convert tuning to C6! Let us know how it works out!

I suggest not to raise 7 on same lever as lowering 6 as that will limit each of the ch ...

Please let us know your complete setup. Then we can give you some options that would work good with your setup.

Thanks, Steve

Hi Pete,

I have certainly tried a lot of combinations out. Must be my OCD always kickin’ in lol!

Since I only play E9th tuning, I find that lowering Bs is something I am not willing to part wi ...

I absolutely love Jim Loessberg’s version of it. Check it out! Very cool tritone fills!

I lower String 9 from D to C# on same lever that l lower Es. Works great for me! I still lower strings 2 and 9 on a separate lever as well.

One thing you lose is ability to play 3 chromatic notes ...

Great advise you all!

My first pedal steel was a left handed Pro 1 Shobud. It was a gorgeous guitair and sounded nice, but the levers were made of pot metal and I broke at least two of them with li ...

Hi Andrew,

I agree that vertical works/feels best when being engaged while stepping on another pedal. I have experimented with just about every change possible with my vertical. I ended up with lo ...

Since I lower my Bs with my vertical lever, I often start in AB position (1 chord) and while notes are ringing, slide up one fret while releasing B pedal, adding the raise of Es and lowering of Bs and ...

Hi Eric. Go ahead and offer to the next buyer. Thank you for the offer.
Stephen

Hi Bryan. Hit me up when you are ready to sell the Mullen. I currently only have my G2 and would like to buy a second lefty steel as a backup. Send me a couple photos!

Thanks, and hope you are doin ...

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Topic: Renamed: Losing the C pedal (second thoughts)
Steve Leal Replies: 30 Views: 2531	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jan 2024 1:05 pm Subject: Renamed: Losing the C pedal (second thoughts)
Steve Leal Replies: 30 Views: 2531	Hi Roger, I meant that you could replace your current pedal 1 configuration to just raise string 9 a half step to D#. I understand that you want to keep the rest as is. Great setup.
Topic: Renamed: Losing the C pedal (second thoughts)
Steve Leal Replies: 30 Views: 2531	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jan 2024 7:35 am Subject: Renamed: Losing the C pedal (second thoughts)
Steve Leal Replies: 30 Views: 2531	Hi Roger, Another change you could try that would work great with your setup is if your pedal 1 just raised D to D#. This would have a few great uses. 1. Activated by itself would give you a g ...
Topic: B - Bb LKV examples?
Steve Leal Replies: 12 Views: 1275	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jan 2024 10:57 am Subject: B - Bb LKV examples?
Steve Leal Replies: 12 Views: 1275	Hi Jordan, What is your full copedent? I’d like to see what combinations you have available with your vertical lever. Thanks, Stephen
Topic: Advice about choosing a 'forever' guitar
Steve Leal Replies: 26 Views: 2696	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jan 2024 10:48 am Subject: Advice about choosing a 'forever' guitar
Steve Leal Replies: 26 Views: 2696	I wound choose Mullen G2. I am a lefty, and have been limited to playing / owning these brands: Sho Bud, Pedalmaster, BMI, GFI, Williams, Jackson, ZB Custom, Mullen. My Mullen G2 SD10 aluminum ne ...
Topic: So, tell me about B->Bb...
Steve Leal Replies: 8 Views: 1163	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Sep 2023 11:37 pm Subject: So, tell me about B->Bb...
Steve Leal Replies: 8 Views: 1163	Hi Steve. Along with what the others said, from your AB position, you can move up one fret, raise Es, keep A pedal down and release B pedal. It gives you the same 6m cord that you currently get in the ...
Topic: ZB CUSTOM 11 String Left Hand Pedal Steel $3,000
Steve Leal Replies: 7 Views: 1832	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 1 Jul 2023 6:27 am Subject: ZB CUSTOM 11 String Left Hand Pedal Steel $3,000
Steve Leal Replies: 7 Views: 1832	Hi Mikey, I sent you a PM. Thanks, Stephen
Topic: Lowering string 9 with E- lever?
Steve Leal Replies: 13 Views: 1392	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Jun 2023 9:06 pm Subject: Lowering string 9 with E- lever?
Steve Leal Replies: 13 Views: 1392	I lower D to C# on same lever as lowering Es. I also lower strings 2 and 9 on a different lever (same knee - different direction). Works flawlessly for me. Only thing you will miss out on is the p ...
Topic: Overly cautious?
Steve Leal Replies: 22 Views: 2705	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Mar 2023 8:06 am Subject: Overly cautious?
Steve Leal Replies: 22 Views: 2705	I keep a spare volume pedal and cables in my jeep. Also a set of drumsticks….oh and duct tape!
Topic: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Nov 2022 4:32 pm Subject: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	My 5 and 10 strings have split screws working limiting to 1/2 step lower, so I wouldn’t be able to lower my 10 a whole tone as it is currently set up. But that is a cool idea! I’ll try it sometim ...
Topic: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Nov 2022 3:56 pm Subject: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Roger R, I wonder if Gary uses those two raises for separate string groups. Interesting. Do you lower your Bs on a lever or pedal? I lower mine on vertical. I still find this change more usefu ...
Topic: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Nov 2022 2:19 pm Subject: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Hi Roger, It definitely comes in handy to grab that A#. I never tried it on a vertical. How do you like the feel of it there? I really like the G# to G change on string 3 and 6 also, but don’ ...
Topic: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Nov 2022 1:07 pm Subject: Alternate use for the Franklin pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2143	Hi Roger, I have tried a lot of changes on my zero pedal which is located next to my A pedal. The change I like the most is raising string 6 a whole step from G# to A#. Two of my favorite playe ...
Topic: Struggling to make decent quality sounds
Steve Leal Replies: 16 Views: 3379	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Sep 2022 10:35 pm Subject: Struggling to make decent quality sounds
Steve Leal Replies: 16 Views: 3379	I used to tune straight up with a standard chromatic tuner. When I decided to try a Peterson tuner that had tempered tuning programmed as a preset “SE9” for 10 string E9th, it made a world of dif ...
Topic: How long does it take you to "warm up"?
Steve Leal Replies: 35 Views: 6870	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Sep 2022 10:50 pm Subject: How long does it take you to "warm up"?
Steve Leal Replies: 35 Views: 6870	I alway warm up about 10 minutes before playing by turning the volume off and going down the strings 1234,2345,3456,etc. Middle finger, pointer, thumb, thumb, repeat down. Then up the strings from 10 ...
Topic: RKL - Lower G# to F#, or Raise F# to G#?
Steve Leal Replies: 15 Views: 2899	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Sep 2022 10:20 pm Subject: RKL - Lower G# to F#, or Raise F# to G#?
Steve Leal Replies: 15 Views: 2899	Hi Steve, I currently lower string 6 a whole tone by itself on my zero pedal. The only drawback with it there is that you can’t split it with the B pedal to get the open position minor 3rd - as t ...
Topic: 0 pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 19 Views: 3406	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Aug 2022 11:30 pm Subject: 0 pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 19 Views: 3406	Hi Bryce, I like your idea of using the extra pedal to convert tuning to C6! Let us know how it works out! I suggest not to raise 7 on same lever as lowering 6 as that will limit each of the ch ...
Topic: 0 pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 19 Views: 3406	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Aug 2022 7:31 pm Subject: 0 pedal
Steve Leal Replies: 19 Views: 3406	Please let us know your complete setup. Then we can give you some options that would work good with your setup. Thanks, Steve
Topic: Ye Olde Vertical Lever
Steve Leal Replies: 21 Views: 3681	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Jul 2022 12:15 am Subject: Ye Olde Vertical Lever
Steve Leal Replies: 21 Views: 3681	Hi Pete, I have certainly tried a lot of combinations out. Must be my OCD always kickin’ in lol! Since I only play E9th tuning, I find that lowering Bs is something I am not willing to part wi ...
Topic: Hold It (the C6th "8th-pedal"-tune)
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2134	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:26 pm Subject: Hold It (the C6th "8th-pedal"-tune)
Steve Leal Replies: 11 Views: 2134	I absolutely love Jim Loessberg’s version of it. Check it out! Very cool tritone fills!
Topic: Dropping the D on the E lower level
Steve Leal Replies: 6 Views: 1138	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:22 pm Subject: Dropping the D on the E lower level
Steve Leal Replies: 6 Views: 1138	I lower String 9 from D to C# on same lever that l lower Es. Works great for me! I still lower strings 2 and 9 on a separate lever as well. One thing you lose is ability to play 3 chromatic notes ...
Topic: Outgrowing an entry-level PSG?
Steve Leal Replies: 29 Views: 4541	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Jul 2022 12:17 am Subject: Outgrowing an entry-level PSG?
Steve Leal Replies: 29 Views: 4541	Great advise you all! My first pedal steel was a left handed Pro 1 Shobud. It was a gorgeous guitair and sounded nice, but the levers were made of pot metal and I broke at least two of them with li ...
Topic: Ye Olde Vertical Lever
Steve Leal Replies: 21 Views: 3681	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jul 2022 11:52 pm Subject: Ye Olde Vertical Lever
Steve Leal Replies: 21 Views: 3681	Hi Andrew, I agree that vertical works/feels best when being engaged while stepping on another pedal. I have experimented with just about every change possible with my vertical. I ended up with lo ...
Topic: AB➡️BC and back
Steve Leal Replies: 14 Views: 1637	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Jul 2022 6:54 am Subject: AB➡️BC and back
Steve Leal Replies: 14 Views: 1637	Since I lower my Bs with my vertical lever, I often start in AB position (1 chord) and while notes are ringing, slide up one fret while releasing B pedal, adding the raise of Es and lowering of Bs and ...
Topic: LH factory Sho-Bud LDG
Steve Leal Replies: 9 Views: 1743	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jun 2022 4:30 pm Subject: LH factory Sho-Bud LDG
Steve Leal Replies: 9 Views: 1743	Hi Eric. Go ahead and offer to the next buyer. Thank you for the offer. Stephen
Topic: Honest value of a used Lefty pedal steel
Steve Leal Replies: 4 Views: 1357	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2022 12:35 am Subject: Honest value of a used Lefty pedal steel
Steve Leal Replies: 4 Views: 1357	Hi Bryan. Hit me up when you are ready to sell the Mullen. I currently only have my G2 and would like to buy a second lefty steel as a backup. Send me a couple photos! Thanks, and hope you are doin ...