The Steel Guitar Forum

Just got the new Boss' GT100 unit and very impressed with the sounds (direct to p.a.) ease of edit is a breeze plus it is fully usb upgradable with a host of new sounds.The Expression pedal is a dream to use and easily performs duty with my steel,and the whole unit costs about what a good V/pedal wo...

I have some of those same comfort issues on the PSG. And BTW, Doug bears some responsibility for my having got one. And I'm glad I got it. As Reece used to say, playing PSG teaches you things about the lap steel and vice versa. Since I only play C6, the main advantage for me with the psg is versati...

As a newcomer to playing the 8-string I just enjoy each new skill that appears and add it to my trick bag, then I see all this about should certain techniques be dropped? and others wading in with opinions all differing.Like the aliens in the hitchhikers guide story trying to invent the wheel but ar...

Hi guy's I have started re-assembly on my 1950 National D8 Grand consul, I am a bit puzzled by the string gauge arrangements as it seems to be stock and the nuts are cut for a funny mixture of strings(to me that is). What is the norm for a D8 of this era? I intend to use back for C6 and front for E9...

...non pedal steel has captivated me and I find my bar control is much better and I enjoy the portability of the instrument. I know exactly how you feel, Len! I took the same path... guitar to pedal steel to non-pedal. I still play pedal steel on gigs because that's what the bands I work with expec...

Of course make it playable, but do as little as possible cosmetically if the original finish remains. Thanks guy's I intend to remove the grime also change the screw-on socket for a jack, as for the paint well it will polish up but the slight chips will be left alone, I am stringing up soon so will...

Just arrived and slightly looking her age, my 1950 grand-consul D8, playable when re-strung as all electrics ok some chipping to finish, a split on the front neck perspex by the top screw (inch long) has the original screw connector so maybe change for jack socket. I would like it back as-new but w...

Nice work Rock' but chrome legs would set her off a treat,give the lady some classy pins'.

Definitely check out the new George-Boards range, he is a great guy to deal with and makes probably the best lap and consul models for the price(imho) having cut my steel teeth on a cheapy which quickly wore off I got an American walnut S-8 GB model and never looked back, this thing lives and breath...

How can you have too many steels ? I just bought one of these and am champing for it to arrive, it's a 1950 with the raised front neck and my logic is they ain't makin'em any more so it will be a banker, plus it looks gorgeous. You will regret not adding the lady to your stable. Ask any sheik' when ...

Looking to add one to my arsenal if price is right
ship to uk. SORTED FOR THE MOMENT THANKS

Thanks for all the helpful replies, sadly there are no players close to where I am and as a pro-artist mainly on six string and guitar-synth my nights are by necessity booked up (cross fingers for future)my passion to learn pedal has led on from my 8-string consul doodling in our act,the beef I hav...

As a starter on E9 pedal (new Stage-One&luv it) I bought a DvD to get me up and running by a well known and respected player, well I am sadly disappointed by the content of this and also one other that I got from a guy claiming to be the Best? teacher out there.Poor communicating skills, no reh...

Just for my own curiousity, does anyone know which tuning or neck did Paul start on first? Just in case they ever add this question to Trivial pursuit music edition 8) Whats more important is what the hell tuning is he going to finish up on :lol: He has more levers and pedals than an F1 car has gea...

There was a guy on ebay some time back selling insect and bug killers, guaranteed 100% effective in all cases. What buyers got was a box with two pieces of wood marked A & B and instructions to place bug on piece A' and hit with piece B' :lol: he was telling the truth about the effectiveness bu...

There's a market for real high-end Fender-"improved" guitars like the D'Pergo (+$4,000) and the DeTemple (+$6,000). I get a kick out of the advertising for these, and other pricey Fender-based ones like the Suhr and Fender's own custom shop. They jump through linguistic hoops to convey th...

Just unpacked my new S-1 in red from Doug,I know he is a turbine engineer by trade ( I also was a power station elect/mech. engineer) it seems well built for the price, more care in finishing some of the metal work needed (razor sharp edges on pedal bar)Doug, he actually persuaded me away from the ...

this sold to home buyer

What the hell is going on here guys? I expect this kind of thing on u-tube or slagger's alley as it seems to be but not among players, music is not a contest with winners and losers, better or worse, we all have opinions on what we like, not all the same thankfully but just because we don't like it,...

For sale- Jersey lap in black pearl finish with a Duesenberg bender bridge fitted. Two levers 2nd and 3rd string raise full tone and half tone respective, levers can be moved easily and extra fitted, this gives great PS sounds for lap players who need that bit extra, the Pomona is up to $2k while th...

Hi, I am in the market for a red S-1, any warranty left
and will it ship to UK?

Ok, no reply, so have ordered new one from Doug.