The Steel Guitar Forum

Nic, the string order on the Cashdollar C6 is the same as normal A6, with the 6s on strings 4 and 8. I'm just sharping the lowest to make it C13. Having the strings in the same order as A6 means all the grips, licks, etc. are basically identical motions. Since I learned A6 first, it's just been nice...

Mike, are you still an octave up from normal A6/C6, ala the Cashdollar tuning? If so, what gauges of strings are you using?

I'll try that out, too!

I have really come to enjoy playing my single neck eight string in a variation of Cindy Cashdollar's high C6 tuning. Basically, I just sharp the lowest string up to the 7th. It is super convenient and fun to play. I love how the string order mirrors A6, rather than the lower 8 string C6 tuning. I st...

I'll look into that!

Hey there, I'm adding dobro to my list of instruments that I play. I've gotten to the point where I think I've got the basics down and could play out. The transition from lap steel wasn't too crazy. Anyway, I'm looking for some way to plug in, and it seems the Fishman setup is the gold standard. It ...

Might help if you added a picture of the front apron. Looks like a very nice guitar, but potential buyers can't see what the audience would see.

Are there pictures of the two push pulls?

Just wondering if folks are planning to bring steels down to sell at the Southern IL show. If so, might as well have a thread where folks can show their goods for those who could be in the market for something new.

I have the S-10 version of this black Slimline, and it is a joy to play. Somebody's gonna love this guitar. I got new alloy legs and they bring it down to pretty much the same weight as my Encore, for those who wonder about how heavy these are.

I emailed them for a quote on split cases, but I never heard back. Kenny, if you have that drawing of the inner dimensions, I would certainly appreciate it. I've found a local company that makes road cases for touring equipment. I might see if they could do something. Looks to be the same kind of st...

Giving this a bump, just in case someone has something that will fit it. I haven't been able to find a place that's taking orders on a new case, since this posted.
Dimensions of the steel:
33.5"x12.375"x5.75"

Way to figure this stuff out!

I will look into these fiber washers. I went to non-big box hardware store and they also didn't have anything nearly as thin as these. It's not hard to find the right inner and outer diameters, but I'm striking out on finding anything that I wouldn't have to significantly sand down to match the orig...

These are really small. I'll go check at the hardware store, but they're definitely thinner than any of the nylon washers that I've seen in Lowes. I need to go get some set screws, so I've gotta go to store anyway. Will go to a non-big box. Maybe better luck there.

Hey there, I'm getting a Professional back into gigging shape. The previous owner had taken three pedals off and then replaced them, prior to selling to me. In that process, it seems like a few of the little washers that go between the pedals got lost. I've looked through Yahl's site, and they don't...

Will check them out!

Hey everybody, After repeatedly trying to get an order in with Hatton, I'm still looking for split cases for a Sho~Bud Professional. Even a single case with wheels, really. My guess is that he's too busy for single orders, with everything going to the manufacturers. Whatever the reason, I'm throwing...

Would you meet in St. Charles or so? I'm in south St. Louis.

Thanks for doing this! I really like the E13 tuning, but the lack of instruction materials definitely slowed me down on learning it. I'm gonna check this stuff out and see what tips I pick up from you.

How tall is it?

Just wondering if anybody's ever gotten the pedal bar on their Encore up to a nice shine and what kind of work/tools that would entail. I've got an orbital hand polisher. Seems like something that might make a nice weekend project.

Someone suggested using pliers to get the barrel to turn and free it. That doesn't seem to be working. It's like it is turning at the hex end, but the rest of the rod isn't turning. At least when you grab the collar. When you let it go, the rod turns, but not if you try and grip with pliers. I've ne...

Hey folks, I have had a terrible time with a Sho-Bud Professional that I bought locally. I bought the guitar to learn C6, but the previous owner had changed the back neck copedent. He re-rodded it back to C6, prior to selling to me, but I don't think he ever actually checked to see if the changes wo...

Hey everybody, We're having our second get together of the St. Louis Steel Guitar Club. This installment will be in a jam format. We will be bringing a sound system and backing tracks (for playing along with) to our gracious hosts at Top Notch Violins in Maplewood, MO. The afternoon is open to any s...