1971 The Flying Burrito Brothers "Six Days on the Road&

Lavon Chappell · Post by **Lavon Chappell** » 20 Jan 2013 8:26 am

The old fender sounding good.
http://youtu.be/BwPTYimAE7E

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 20 Jan 2013 9:59 am

Thanks Lavon. "Last of the Red Hot Burritos" was one of the first albums I ever owned. I can remember reading the credits on the album jacket - I had no idea what a steel guitar was or how it was played but I knew I loved that sound. Thinking back on it, I might have to thank Al Perkins and "Six Days on the Road" for getting me started.

Sez Adamson · Post by **Sez Adamson** » 20 Jan 2013 1:45 pm

Thank you Lavon for posting, and I concur with Geoff. This was the first song where I heard a Pedal Steel guitar. I just loved the sound. And not long after that, I heard the Byrds 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' album with Lloyd & Jaydee. And that was it. I had to have one.

Jack Devereux · Post by **Jack Devereux** » 22 Jan 2013 6:22 am

What's the story on the Fender he's playing? Sounds outrageously good. I've only run across the 8 string ones, but my experience is pretty limited. Is that set up like a regular D-10? Also, Byron Berline playing through a mic over a loud rock band and being heard through sheer force of personality is pretty incredible.

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 26 Jan 2013 7:47 pm

One of the Best country rock intros, vamps, solo, and fills of all time.

Thank You Al Perkins.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 28 Jan 2013 3:03 am

Jack Devereux wrote:What's the story on the Fender he's playing? Sounds outrageously good. I've only run across the 8 string ones, but my experience is pretty limited. Is that set up like a regular D-10? Also, Byron Berline playing through a mic over a loud rock band and being heard through sheer force of personality is pretty incredible.

Thats an early Fender 1000... They had a sunburst finish starting around 1963, so the one Al was playing was probably made from 1958 to around 1962..
It is indeed a dual 8 string neck..
Al had a few levers installed as you can see him working them... I could be wrong, but I think Al used an A6 tuning on that guitar, unless I am confusing him with another Fender player...Al used a similar guitar to Petes with the Burritos, but had a totally different sound and added a different personality to the band.. By the time he started playing with them, they were on the ropes, and did not last long... A truly wonderful player with a wonderful groundbreaking band.. I remember this song from decades ago, and remember working on it until I had it down... VERY cool solo, and cool tone on that old Fender!... Aren't they great sounding steel guitars? bob

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 28 Jan 2013 7:05 am

I don't know if it's the same guitar Al Perkins was using on Six Days, but it's interesting anyway. "Davy McVie" by Rick Roberts. Those were the days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRElZswFQMo