The Steel Guitar Forum

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Hi guys.. Chris. I guess it's only called a "slide" when used on a standard guitar then. Point taken, te he. I'll keep an eye open for a bar, of the steel variety, not one where I can buy beer. Thanks to all you "Guru's" and also to Robert for your "Chime". I've not bee...

Thanks Basil. and thanks for your advice everyone... I'll work out a new set of heavier strings in the next few days. I still have some in my ally case, but might have to purchase a few more yet, that's not a problem though. The E tuning I think is the way to go, close to standard tuning and easier ...

Thanks for the correction John - G tuning, which I thought was D, and your suggestions. I was thinking if I eventually tune it to open E, it'd be close to standard tuning. If my assumption that open E is in fact a E chord when strummed open. Thus It would be easier for some slide bits. But I'm no gr...

Hi Basil. Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm in Portsmouth, and I picked this one up yesterday, the strings that were on it had been on there for around 20 years. My bands trainee sound tech (Rob) had it in a cupboard in a box/case. The strings were full of rust so had to be replaced, as was the machi...

Hi there. Allthough this is an old thread I hope someone might be able to help me please. I've been loaned a WySeaKi 6 string and had to do some minor repairs on this beautiful piece of kit. I will post some pics in the next few days. I've read the comments in this thread and will be having a look a...