The Steel Guitar Forum

…if I didn’t have this guitar, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy this one. It’s obviously a closet guitar, considering, especially, how the felt on the bottom appears to be unworn - that’s rare in itself. People talk about these tuning knobs deteriorating - but not these types (in what I’ve seen), but the ...

I really like it - and unconventional - are you just using a flat pick and fingers? What’s that third steel?

Also, do you know the history of this set? Family? Estate find?

Wow…

Not only the rarity, but $925 in today’s dollars is almost $10,000, so paying 15k is actually pretty reasonable, considering. Don’t I wish…

Hey, Jim - I’d like to buy this if it’s still available. I’m at 98056 - for postage calculations.

Oh, man - for me, that is the amp of all amps for PSG. $300 is a steal. Surely you can sell that locally to some picker. I miss mine like heck - even had the leg unit control switch. You’re going to miss it!

My deepest respect to Bobby Lee. His pursuit of the simple 8-string pedal steel will always remind me that often, less is more.

Dave St-Pierre wrote:Nice guitar but what do you mean by "had no hard rock playing on the strings or neck." Playing hard rock wears out the guitar more than playing it at a wedding or banquet?

You must have never played rock and roll…

Echoing the suggestions to learn right-handed. I, too, am a lefty guitarist who, after 20 years of playing guitar, learned "right-handed" steel. First, it's not that difficult to retrain your right hand to pick. It really isn't. You'll be surprised at how well you adapt - as Joe said above...

No, I did not. I had to sell a few things, including this amp (not a picture of the actual one I had).

I was the lucky guy who got this nearly nine years ago - and that blows me away. Doesn’t seem that long ago. I’ve played the heck out of and still do. I think I paid $3,000.

In my opinion you do not need a 15” speaker. The speaker size doesn’t have much to do frequency range anymore. Try some different amps out that are in your budget and buy the one that makes you happy when you play through it. Don’t worry about it being a steel amp or bass amp or any of that. ...

A lot of people don't realize that pedal steel is easier to play than non-pedal. It's actually a lot easier. All of the stuff that's hard to do on lap steel, you just stomp your foot down to get it on pedal steel. No kidding. If you want to improve your pedal playing, try nonpedal for a couple of y...

" I am told that I sometimes make towards getting to the next note, but never seem to get there." Kay For my tastes, that is the mark of a pleasing vocalist - one who sings not in obvious notes, but a "rolling" and blending that is like a slow, unpredictable see-saw. One of Byrd...

Edward Meisse wrote:But he did get respect.

Yes, yes - I was totally off with that comparison. A much better one would be the Don Rickles of Hawaiian steel guitar. 👍

What a cynical, funny, funny man. I've gotten more laughs and enjoyment out of this thread. Jerry was, evidently, the Rodney Dangerfield of Hawaiian steel guitar.

C. E. Jackson wrote:The Charlie Christian pickups on my vintage Gibsons are my favorites.

C. E.

Me, too. It's my favorite to record with.

One of the classiest I've ever seen, modern or vintage - and very tasteful. Some modern boutique steels are "artistic," but they don't resonate with my personal tastes - this one sure does. I'd seriously be interested in a 10-string. Is that something you would consider to make and sell?

Ingenious. Truly makes me want one even though I don't play in clubs anymore.

Of course, there really aren't any "bad" steel guitars, though arguably some better than others, and Doug consistently proves that no matter the guitar played, he makes them sound like the guitar you need to get to sound as beautiful as his playing. It's in the hands and heart. Intonation ...

b0b wrote:I always like raising the high E to F# on LKV.

Yep - I even went so far as to take the C pedal off my S10 because I never used it, as it just got in the way. Two pedals and five knees, which I use all the time, are plenty for my playing.

Payment sent, Roger. Thanks! 😉

Fair enough - and preferred payment?

Hi Roger - I'd like to try out/buy the National .20 pair. Is that 8.50 shipped? Let me know how you would like to be paid.

That's so classic.