The Steel Guitar Forum

Folks I have an update on Mr. O'Rafferty ( or Jim as he told us to call him) he met with our band last night (CrossRoads, from DeFuniak Springs, FL) and we played music like you would never believe. When it was all said and done, he said "boys you've got a very unique and great sound, and I wou...

Okaay! Well its pretty obvious that the Maverick is not a favorite amoung the steel players. So if I was to get another one (steel guitar) tomorrow what would be recommended, one that is not going to break the bank, I can learn on and grow into, and can be used on stage as well. Thanks for all the i...

But I do have some basic question, like; 1. Do you use a special tuner to tune a steel. 2. What is the tuning for E9. I had a guy tell me what he thought was the proper tuning. 3. I think the pedals need little adjustment, is that something I can do or should I look for someone to do that?....I have...

Kevin, I think I have figured that out, but it was a seemingly good deal, so I figure I can learn on this then look for something better.

I have been playing guitar for years and for some deluded resaoan I have decided to try the pedal steel. So I bought a Sho-Bud Maverick, and need to know some of the ins and outs of tuning adjusting etc. Before I can even think about trying to learn to play this thing..... which BTW is rather intimi...