Sustain units ?

Wade Branch · Post by **Wade Branch** » 4 Apr 2005 8:46 am

I cant seem to get my steel to really sustain past the 12th fret,Iam not really sure what a sustain unit does.Will one of these units help for my problem.Also do certain brand names of volume pedals help your over all sound or not ? Iam using a regular old ernie ball pedal but I notice most steel players are using Goodrich's .Is there a difference ?

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 4 Apr 2005 9:07 am

Wade, before you decide, you should also consider a "Hilton" pedal, that contrary to your information, seems to be the most popular pedal today. They are all good units....the final decision is which one works best for you!

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Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 4 Apr 2005 9:16 am

Wade,
I don't think a sustain unit will help. A volume pedal wouldn't make much difference with sustain either. I would check with Gary Carpenter. Take a lesson with him and bring your steel. It might be a technique issue. Gary lives right near you. Even if the problem is with your steel Gary can show you how to get the most out of it.

E me for his number if you don't have it.

Oh yea, I use a hilton pedal these days and I'm happy with it.

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Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 9 Apr 2005 8:16 pm

Need to know what guitar and amp you're using, and also your amp settings. I've seen players set the amp volume at 2-3, and then say "It's got no sustain".

Duh?

Bob gives good advice, a pro might be able to tell you if it's a technique problem, either in your hands, how you have the amp set, or a problem with the guitar.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 10 Apr 2005 2:39 am

and don't forget BAR techique , weight of the Bar, volume pedal technique and a powerfull amp..as Donny mentions, gain is not always for volume..but a few other oddities of requirement as well...

And while we are at it, how old are your strings ?

t

PS:You already have a sustain unit..

left hand, right hand, right foot..two ears...

I have the same one but forget to use it now and then ![This message was edited by Tony Prior on 10 April 2005 at 03:42 AM.]

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 10 Apr 2005 6:39 pm

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