The Steel Guitar Forum

Russ: what does the term "Day Setup for E9th" mean?

Mike and Karl, Thanks! I just put on lighter strings and wow! what a difference.. I ended up putting on C .038W, E .030W, G .024W, A .021, C .017, E .014. Buying individual strings, they were out of .036w, but the .038's sound fine. Ya, the shop's recommendations were way off. Tension and sound is n...

I need advice on string gauge recommendations for a 25 3/4" scale length Oahu Tonemaster, tuned to C6th. My local guitar shop has set me up with D'Addario XL Extra Heavy Nickel Wound (.012/.016/.020/.034/.046/.060) I broke the 5th string (.046) attempting to get it to E and still have quite a b...

My experience purchasing a guitar from Japan required no US custom fees. The seller should make the shipping arrangements and depending on the country, additionainfers may be added (VAT or handling fees) in arranging the shipment. I suggest that you get this information from the buyer, and make it p...

Thanks for the additional posts! Steve, I tried converting the acoustic and the tension using GBDGBD and I didn't feel comfortable with the stress. Will try the DGDGBD with the Martin Res. strings. On your recommended E6 tuning using pedal strings, is that on your 6-string Lap?

One final question on converting my current 12 string to 6 using a nut extender.
Any change string gauges to achieve the GBDGAD tuning as suggested?
Also, any preferred bar model/type to use?
Setting it up today!

Thanks to all for the comments and recommendations! It sounds like if I move directly into Pedal, a 3 pedal/3-4 lever is the way to go. I prefer quality instruments and with that said, looks like I'll have dig deeper and keep my eyes peeled. Since the posts started, I located a GFI S-10SM 3x4 for $ ...

Hello - I've been a visitor on the site, mainly reading posts about Lap Steels. Great group and informative. Never played slide but long history on guitar (and collecting them - yikes!) and resources are $500 tops. The more I read, the more I'm intrigued with pedal steel. As a beginner, should I sta...