The Steel Guitar Forum

That's a nice looking rig. It may have a few newer parts, but overall it looks to be pretty darn vintage. IMHO If it sounds good..it is. Cheers, JC

Thanks Ron, That's what I've been after. I'll adjust the strings and see what it does. The last time the strings were changed was 1956. They still sound good. But, seriously, the original pick up is quiet and pretty hot. Thanks again, JC

Hey Ron, I did not know there were 4 position changers. I'll have to go out and check my axe again, maybe I missed one. Anyway, do the little adjustment screws have to be reset whenever the lever is moved? That would not be kosher, would it? If I knew how the gadget it supposed to work it might make...

Before I found this forum I'd never heard any discussion about the Suite Steel album. It is a rare and wonderful collection. I bought the record, brand new, back in the olden days, probably 1970. This has to be one of the greatest records of all time. Still have it, still play it. Cheers, JC

This particular Stringtone has the alternate tuning. It is marked C7, E7, and C6. I've never used the adjustment screws. The strings do seem to go back to position, although I've not used a tuner to verify the pitches. Once I know how to set up the gadget I'll check the strings with a tuner. If the ...

Howdy Y'all, My name is Johnny Collins aka Buck and I'm an absolute newbie when it comes to the lap steel. I'd love to know if anyone knows how the strings should be tuned with an ancient stringtone device installed. The instrument is a six string "White" (Fender), which I'm sure many of y...