Al Brisco on Youtube Playing Fender 400

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Chris LeDrew Member From: Newfoundland, Canada	posted 11 May 2006 05:14 PM profile What a joyous sound. Forgive me if this has already been posted. I want one of these things now.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWzeh7uYgU&search=al%20brisco
Bob Blair Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	posted 11 May 2006 05:28 PM profile Thanks Chris. And once again great work Al and Joey.
Chris LeDrew Member From: Newfoundland, Canada	posted 11 May 2006 05:31 PM profile Yes, I forgot to add.........produced by our own Joey Ace!
Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta	posted 11 May 2006 07:18 PM profile That's definately the sound.
Al Brisco Member From: Toronto, ON Canada	posted 11 May 2006 07:33 PM profile Thanks Chris & others, This project was Joey Ace's idea, so let's hope there may be some interest in this style. This Fender 400 is my original guitar I purchased second hand in 1964, while learning pedal steel listening to Ralph Mooney on Buck Owen's LP's. I really feel that Ralph has left his mark on my playing. Best wishes, Al Brisco
Jim Sliff Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA	posted 11 May 2006 08:19 PM profile Al - is the whole thing done on the 400? Even if just part, which tuning?
Tim Jones Member From: Andover, KS, USA	posted 11 May 2006 09:20 PM profile Fender steels are second to none. Tim Jones ~)Fender 1000 and NOTHIN' else...(~
Bob Martin Member From: Madison Tn	posted 11 May 2006 10:15 PM profile Hey Al, you just don't hear steel played like that any more I loved the tone and the style I love that tone man way to go! And of course the picking! Oh yeah did I mention the tone :-) Bob [This message was edited by Bob Martin on 11 May 2006 at 10:16 PM.]
Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada	posted 12 May 2006 06:07 AM profile Thanks everyone. I'm excited to be involved in this project. The answer to Jim's question, and a lot more info is at http://joeyace.com/moon.htm Bob, did you like the tone? [This message was edited by Joey Ace on 12 May 2006 at 06:07 AM.]
Jody Cameron Member From: Angleton, TX,, USA	posted 12 May 2006 09:07 AM profile Way cool!
Lee Gillespie Member From: Colorado, USA	posted 12 May 2006 10:28 AM profile Like it???? ! ! NAW... I love it. Put me down for one... Lee
Gordon Borland Member From: San Antonio, Texas, USA	posted 21 May 2006 12:09 PM profile I just got a Fender 400 this week. I wonder how close mine is to the orginal setup? I know the knee was added. Here are some pictures and if you have any comments I would sure thank you. click here So count me in as a customer. Great clips and I hope you guys continue with this kind of project! ------------------ Gordon Borland MSA D10,FENDER STEEL KING,
Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA	posted 21 May 2006 12:24 PM profile I heard Al do a tribute to Moon last year at the Dallas show, and I thought it was great. I don't remember what steel he was playing but I don't think it was a Fender, and he still nailed the sound. ------------------ Howard
Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada	posted 21 May 2006 04:26 PM profile Gordon, I asked Al to reply to your question. Howard, Al was playing his Carter LE at the Dallas Show. That's the same guitar (and song) that is in the "Ralph Reel" clip I posted on YouTube. You can find it at http://joeyace.com/moon.htm There's more info about the DVD there too. Everyone, This DVD is only days away from release. Less than a week! Al and I are thrilled that Ralph Mooney has wished us well on this endeavor. I'll announce the release date on the Forum as soon as I know. Thanks for all the kind words. [This message was edited by Joey Ace on 21 May 2006 at 06:25 PM.]
Al Brisco Member From: Toronto, ON Canada	posted 21 May 2006 05:20 PM profile Gordon, Your Fender 400 is the same vintage as mine, however yours has had some minor alterations. Firstly, someone has replaced the solid round (bar) bridge with a home-made roller nut type bridge...(which is probably OK,) although it looks like it might be raised a bit higher from the top of the guitar compared to the factory bridges. Next issue is in regards to where the strings hook onto the bridge changer. The factory hook is missing on the 7th string, so you should probably make up a new hook using some stiff type wire...such as coat hanger wire. Also, if you are putting on the standard Nashville 8 string E9th tuning (without the chromatics), then your first string will be the high G#, so you will want to replace the existing hook with a custom hook (made from a coat hanger, or whatever), & put a 90 degree bend in your new hook, so that the 1st string will pull straight through the hook & over the bridge. Now you can use the hook from the 1st string for your 7th string. Lastly, someone has replaced the original rubber feet on the legs, & have installed some style of table leg bottoms...possibly to provide some leveling adjustment. Hope this helps, Al Brisco [This message was edited by Al Brisco on 21 May 2006 at 05:23 PM.]
David Doggett Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA	posted 21 May 2006 08:56 PM profile Mighty sweet playing, Al. I think you would sound great on any pedal steel. ------------------ Student of the Steel: Zum uni, Fender tube amps, squareneck and roundneck resos, tenor sax, keyboards
Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada	posted 04 June 2006 07:20 AM profile The DVD is now shipping. Info can be found in the "For Sale - Music" section of the Forum.
Kevin Hatton Member From: Amherst, N.Y.	posted 04 June 2006 11:11 AM profile Proof positive that tone is not in the hands. The Fenders were unique sounding guitars for tone. Excellent playing Al.
Ken Levesque Member From: Dowling,Ontario, Canada	posted 27 August 2006 07:24 AM profile Al, that is just SUPERB !!!!! My Dad and i really enjoyed hearing you play many many years ago.The Best keep getting better and better.....the tone and styles are just great.Superb job. Thanks Al, Ken
Leslie Ehrlich Member From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada	posted 27 August 2006 03:47 PM profile That Fender sure has a bright 'pingy' sounding twang to it, unlike any other PSG I've ever heard.
Rich Weiss Member From: Woodland Hills, CA, USA	posted 27 August 2006 07:00 PM profile Under Your Spell Again, by Buck Owens. I remember learning that solo in about '69.

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