The Steel Guitar Forum

Damn, lotsa, lotsa tunings. Didn't see that coming.
Lotsa,lotsa great help. That I did see; what a great community here.

I have a rare free evening tonight and can devote a few hours to playing, so looking forward working thru some things.

everybody would play steel guitar, is that what you're saying?

Alrighty, I'll dig out the correct string gauges and get sixy with it.

I posted a few days ago about getting my butt kicked by lap steel; the learned and helpful suggestions to try other tunings is under consideration and I am not ignoring your suggestions. I appreciate every one's time. That said, I am have played Open G for years on my regular (what is corect term, n...

There has been a great deal for me to digest in this thread already. I need to think about application; which tuning/key fits in with tunes I know already.

Like I mentioned earlier, I picked up mandolin a few years ago and it was the musical laxative I needed; on mando I had to stay present and mentally active because guitar muscle memory was no use. My ears got better and my mind has become ( I think) more musical. Fast forward to few months back wher...

I won't jump yet. Great post there Mike. I dig me some theory (as long as it doesn't interfere with my playing). Think I can get C E G A C E on .056-.013 strings?

Damn mandolin was easier to learn then this little mutt.

Vibrato?!?? what the heck happened to my vibrato???

Just needed to admit that in 'public'. Please carry on being all good and stuff while I continue to suck.

thanks

I have at least two tailpieces in the parts drawer to try.

Like you said originally, not the worlds best lap steel, but what a cool platform for mods.

Cover is now off, pickup wired directly to jack.

They may have changed bridges as well between our two examples; mine is a one piece wrap around/tuneamatic deal. Are you using the Gotoh stop by itself?

response sent as well.

SOLD This not the studio but ‘standard’ gloss Dot model. Started upgrades but other projects are calling. Natural finish, nice ES335 copy with following upgrades: Gibson Burstbucker 1 in the neck and 2 in bridge (nickel covers) Gibson tuners with mint keys Orange drop tone caps USA Switchcraft jack ...

For $85 (shipped, "upgraded" electronics, tone bar) I really can't complain too much. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1029/10818_lapsteel3_1.jpg First question; can the cover (not sure of proper term) lead to bad technique? Not sure if yo can tell from picture but cover also contains...

Please tell me that is NOT an option. I have fought ES addiction for years.

I have an ancient Dimarzio PAF that I will be using. It came out of the guitar that taught me about neck PUP placement: a 24 fret Ibanez Artist. Beautiful guitar that was lacking sonically in the neck position compared to guitars with a pickup at the 24th fret.

Is neck/bridge setting useful?

William,
Trying to figure out from photos and can't get it; what fret is the neck pup coil under now?

Which Duncan?

Bob

May I ask if you thinhk 013s are too light for G?

Got a deal on a used SX; hard case, upgraded PUP and pots, and Stevens bar for $85 shipped.

It does need strings though. I have a GC relatively close by; if they do not stock LS strings, I guess I'll go with heavy electric strings. Thoughts?

BTW, I am planning on using open D to start.

And I will send it back when done! PM with address on the way.

Spent the morning looking for a conversion nut I bought at a garage sale years ago to get started, but it's MIA. Tried a bit with my bottleneck and my Tele on my lap, but that was a train wreck. Man, I want to get started! And, after a minor medical procedure today, it's feet up for a few days; perf...

The burst is my fave. The P90 setup is tempting as well; I had a 50's Les Paul Junior that was capable of making all the sounds I require.

Hi folks, Been playing (at) guitar and mandolin for about 40 years. I have always had a dedicated slide guitar around including a few low to mid level Dobros. I have made a few attempts at lap playing, but always with the idea that I would/could play the same lines. I use open tunings frequently and...