The Steel Guitar Forum

Welcome Sean! I too am new, I'm actually on the waiting list for a Zum Encore myself and I can't wait to get it so I can dive into this. I can't offer much advice, but while its not a book there seems to be universal praise for the Jefferan College "Up From The Top" course by Jeff Newman. ...

Calling Doug at Stage One on Tuesday to place an order for an Encore which will be my first PSG. Lots of great information in this thread so thanks for that y'all. Beautiful set up Karl, I don't know anything about PSG yet but I do know those Milkman amp are awesome for guitar! Congratulations and e...

Both Bob Allen's and Hugo Tremblay's stuff looks great. I especially like that Tremblay is in Canada. I grabbed a slide bar that appears similar to the one that Stephen recommended as well as some finger picks tonight at a local shop and ordered a nut extender from AllParts. Until that shows up at m...

Stephen, I never even thought of that and that really seems like a good idea to me so I'm gonna go ahead and order that nut extender and see where things end up. Brad, I believe that may also be a good idea. I will likely try to pick up a 8 string when the time comes. I'm gonna keep an eye out on eB...

Hi guys and girls. I`m new here and evidently new to steel guitar as well. I have been thinking about picking up pedal steel for a few years now and have finally decided to take the plunge. However, I have been advised that it may be wise to get a lap steel first to see how I do and then move up - a...