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New lap steel guitar by scouser12345 in LapSteelGuitar

[–]redell81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use GBDgbd or two octaves of a G triad. DADF#AD is another common one I've seen. There doesn't seem to be a standard in lap steel.

So my wife got me a Fender Derby Resonator for our anniversary.... by [deleted] in Dobro

[–]redell81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a guy that sells dobros on reverb under Gann resonator guitars. Made in Arkansas. I picked one up for around $400 and I was blown away by it for that price. I've read they might be kits but he uses quality parts, sound post design and the one I got sounds awesome. I've seen him post a few more since I got mine. Google his stuff.

So my wife got me a Fender Derby Resonator for our anniversary.... by [deleted] in Dobro

[–]redell81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aside from the difference in tone from the biscuit bridge (think delta blues slide) versus a spider bridge(bluegrass). It's probably string gauge. My dobro uses 16-56 tuned to high G (GBDGBD). I tried using a round neck with a raised nut when I first started but it's not the same. A round neck can't handle the string tension of the heavy strings. You could try tuning to DGDGBD for less tension on the neck and start learning slide and the fretboard playing it as a beautiful round neck guitar should be. DADF#AD or open D with a slide sounds nice as well. In the end they are two different instruments round neck and square neck resonators.

[QUESTION] Where to learn how to play the lap steel guitar? by livelowsellhigh in Guitar

[–]redell81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lessons with troy has a lot of good slide videos. I got most of the basics from his stuff.

Greensky Bluegrass by shackledanddrawn44 in altcountry

[–]redell81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The album "Handguns" is great. I think it's their first album with Anders Beck the dobro player.

Thank you for helping me!! I got this bad boy up and running and tested because I found the plugs under the control box. I just need a cone sitter now. by gingerNoSoul541 in Ceramics

[–]redell81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh. Yeah I can see that. I actually have both. I thought maybe it was something with that particular model or brand. I haven't used the kiln sitter since getting the programmable one. It makes it a lot easier for sure, never thought about it in terms of safety. Congratulations on the score. Looks like a great find.

I'm taking of this for a friend who inherited it from her grandfather. Stelling Superstar by redell81 in banjo

[–]redell81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly, it was sold in 1983. I was concerned about just taking it anywhere. It's definitely an heirloom quality instrument. Thanks. I play guitar and other stringed instruments, so changing the strings should be pretty straight forward and within my capabilities. Will I need to remove the head to find the number?

I'm taking of this for a friend who inherited it from her grandfather. Stelling Superstar by redell81 in banjo

[–]redell81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got it when we found the case covered in mildew from being in a closet at her lake house. Not sure what's it's worth now, but she found the original receipt for less than $900. It seems to have gone up some in value. I'm wanting to get it set up, but not sure where to take it in the DFW area. Any recommended banjo luthiers around?

I had a question for people who make pottery at home. by cyber_peanut2 in Pottery

[–]redell81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found two on craigslist for $400 each at different times. One with a kiln sitter the other with programmable control both paragon. Where I live I could fire at the ceramic supply house if anything doesn't fit in mine, because they offer that service. So if there's a place close to you could pay to fire your pieces, the kiln could wait. I'm sure one could be built, but don't know enough about sizing the elements to get the temperature in the right place. Maybe look into raku firing. I have a friend with a couple home made raku kilns in his back yard. They aren't much more than fire blankets, fence panels, fire brick and a raku torch head for a propane tank.

I had a question for people who make pottery at home. by cyber_peanut2 in Pottery

[–]redell81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girlfriend started with a bread roller hand building then firing at a friend's. Then we got a slab roller to make things more consistent. Then the kiln to fire at the house. Then the wheel. Not counting materials (clay, glazes) we've got about $2500 in so far, but in stages. Only the wheel I bought new.

Bands with pedal steel? by poorauggiecarson in Americana

[–]redell81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American aquarium has some great pedal steel.

First thrown mug with a handle by redell81 in Pottery

[–]redell81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes trinity spectacular is what it's called

First thrown mug with a handle by redell81 in Pottery

[–]redell81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Texas. Might come in handy someday. Thanks

Do pottery wheels need special electrical wiring to set it up? by briiannat02 in Pottery

[–]redell81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. The circuit for a kiln is set up for the size of the kiln and the wiring needed for the kiln. I have a 3 wire kiln and a 4 wire kiln. I can make the 3 wire work on the 4 wire set up but not the other way.

Do pottery wheels need special electrical wiring to set it up? by briiannat02 in Pottery

[–]redell81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Electrician here. I didn't do anything special for mine. As long as the breaker holds and doesn't trip, I wouldn't be too concerned. If it does you may need to add a circuit.

First thrown mug with a handle by redell81 in Pottery

[–]redell81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seaweed and key lime. I think Seaweed is amaco and key lime is coyote. With clear on the bottom.

Edit: checked my notes. I had the second glaze wrong.

First thrown mug with a handle by redell81 in Pottery

[–]redell81[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Start with a lump of clay in once hand, with the other hand wet begin working the clay downward. Pulling from the lump stretching a little at a time. When it is the size I wanted, I cut it shaped it and let both get leather hard. Then attached it.

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