OK, Here's my MP3!!!!

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Hey Guys.

Here's How I did it. It didn't cost anything, but, the quality isn't too hot either. Worth a listen to though. It's a Pedal Steel Guitar that you hear.

I dragged my steel and amp into where the computer is, and hooked up a Peavey mic up to the soundcard (with a connecter which makes a 1/4" cord to a 1/8" - the size of a headphone jack). Anyway, I recorded it on a free program, Quartz AudioMaster. I saved it as a WAV, and it had a bunch of hiss. LOTS! But, thankfully, I recieved a demo copy in the mail of Cool Edit Pro 2.0. It has a hiss reduction feature. It cleared it all up. Hiss reduction is the only effect used on this file.


http://www.geocities.com/able_ca_dable1/abrahamsteel.htm
 
Thanks. I doubt there are too many steel players on the forum, so I decided to post it, even though the quality isn't that great! Just wait til I get my equipment!!
 
Hi Abraham, great clip, nice tone!

There may not be many of us, so we best stick together :)

I listened to your clip on the other forum, nice job. You are going to be something else...
 
Listening now....damn, what was that, a tease? What I heard was cool....go with it dude.
 
i saw frankie and annette walking down the beach at sunset, at the end of a movie or something.

all that from this small clip. cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks

peace

rick
 
Hello Abraham,

Nice sounding steel!
The recording sounded very good,no hiss at all.

Looking foward to hearing more!

"Love that steel"

Best to you,
Pete
 
Thanks everybody! I just can't wait to get some good equipment! I'm going to have a blast!

TomD, hey, how are you! You play steel, too? COOL!! It's nice to know that I have a friend on both forums who I can turn to!!!!!
 
I love Pedal steel. I just picked up an old Sho-Bud but I don't have a clue. It's heavier than I thought it would be. With the case I can't really carry it by myself. What kind of amp did you use?
 
Lt. Bob! How are you?

Actually, I used a Crate Amp. The steel is an MSA Vintage XL. Most people use Peavey Nashville/Session 400, 1000, 2000

They are the most popular and the best. The Nashville 400 are pretty cheap used ($400) and it's what the pros use (most pros use Nashville 400, 1000, or 2000). Some pros use Evans Amps. They are REALLY expensive. Like $1500. Not worth it, unless you get a sponsered one.

And, almost all pros use an effects processor called PROFEX. It's pretty much considered a standard. But, I didn't use one. It's not required.

Here is the average steel player setup: They have they're steel, Nashville 400, Profex, and I Goodrich volume pedal. I use an Eernie Ball Pedal. It don't matter at all. It's just what sounds good, ya know what I mean?

I will soon have a Nashvile 400, but I'm saving up for a studio instead.

This Crate amp is not very ideal for recording steel guitar. It took a LONG time to get a sound I liked.

And also, I have a website for you! You may already know of it. the site is http://www.steelguitarforum.com - This site is just awesome. It's just like this forum, only about steel guitar. everything about steel. Read and ask, and you'll learn so much. I learn something new everyday.

Pedal Steel Guitar isn't an easy instrument. It will take time, but it's worth it. I've only been playing it for a year. I'm 15. It's not my best instrument that I play. I play piano, sax, bass, guitar, mostly.

But, I will admit, you will be happy you stick with it! I know a lot of people that start out get discouraged. Even the pros went through that!

Sho-Buds are good steels. Actually, most pros prefer them over the newer steels because of their rich and vibrant tone. I don't know what model you have, but if it was taken care of, you've got a quality steel in your hands. You should of heard me when I first started. I sucked.

The best advice I can give to a newbie (And, hey, I'm a newbie too, I'm not trying to sound like anything, it's just not many people play steel guitar, and I want more to get interested. It's not just for country. Rock, pop, JAZZ (definitely a jazz instrument)
is to start on lap steel for about 4 or 5 months (actual time may vary hehe) learn all you can, and then go back to your Sho-Bud. You will feel so much more comfortable, and you will learn quicker, not to mention, you will have already developed your style. Now, don't go out buying a lap steel. I wouldn't want to spend money on another steel when I just bought one. I started on a lap steel. A guy let me borrow it for 6 months. There's a million of them out there. If I had one, I'd lend it to you. Ask around.


And also, don't listen to me if you don't want to. I don't mean to sound pushy. This is just what worked for me.

Stick with it, and you'll thank yourself.

And, put wheels on that case, bud. Ain't Nothin' wrong with that. All the good ones weigh a ton.. hehe

They are way too heavy to carry around. If I built steel guitars, I'd build all cases with them.

I hope I helped. If I didn't, shut me up. hehe
 
Thanks for the advice and the forum link. That'll make my job easier. I'm gonna learn..........'cause I think they're so fine sounding. It's just a matter of finding some time. When this new band's up and running I should have a little extra time and I'll start then, probably a few months. It looks like an instrument where you have to do it a lot to get any good at it.
 
Sweet sound man.You may be in high demand around here with collaboration guys before too long.
 
Abraham, yes, I play too. Not the best, but it's comming.

I have a Carter D-10 rosewood, and a Carter Starter. Nashville 400 with Boss RV-3 delay/verb.
For recording, I usually just run it direct through the RV-3 to my Delta Omnistudio preamp. Much quieter noise floor that way.

I'm really surprised how many people still love the sound of the steel.

Lt. Bob, get ready for the ride of your life. Steel is tough to learn, but so rewarding. I never enjoyed playing so much until I started playing steel. Highly addicting too.

I do quite a bit of collaborating, so that is a correct statement :)
hehe - Even being a fairly new player, what little I can add they want.

You keep playing Abraham, you sound great on that thing. Keep in touch.

Tom
 
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