![]() These pedals were actually electric switches that triggered solenoids under the guitar and raised and lowered the strings through an electrical changer apparatus. A significant guitar was the Electradaire which had 3 rocking pedals, each with 3 positions. Many people and companies were experimenting with methods to stretch the strings to get different tunings to keep the guitars small instead of going to 3 and 4 neck models. His guitar of choice at the time was from the Rickenbacher Company, one of the first guitars with an electric pickup on it. ![]() Unfortunately, his amplifier was plugged into the lighting circuits so when the orchestra started, the curtain went up, the stage lights were turned down and so was the power to his amplifier. ![]() He practiced with the orchestra and everybody was amazed and happy about how well the steel could be heard. I remember a story from the great Alvino Rey telling of the first time he played an experimental electric lapsteel guitar somewhere between 19. This special Bobbe’s Tips is for you hardcore steel guitarists and history buffs who like to remember the great guitars that brought us to where we are today. NOTE: Bobbe hasn’t been feeling well enough to do a newsletter today, so we’re sending a reprint of a newsletter from several years ago. ![]()
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