The Steel Guitar Forum

When I am in that situation, I channel my "Inner Stacy Phillips". There are quite a few 6th and Maj7th 3 note chords that you can get with a slant and a choke on one of the strings. Also some partial chord substitutions with a straight bar. Not the same as having a real western swing tunin...

Does anyone have the tab for trademark licks for I hear ya talking?

I posted details about the system I came up with here: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2365785#2365785 I use a webb strap along with this belly bar, and it works great. I play an Oahu Diana, which is pretty heavy. I don't really think it is possible to play most lap steels with just a...

I'm posting some more pictures of the rig that I came up with, as some people have asked for more details. Here it is attached: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/14554_IMG_4227_3.jpg You need a couple of tubing clamps like these: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/14554_IMG_4231_1.j...

That's cool Greg...I like it. I don't want to drill my Nationals tho, they are in almost time capsule shape...I don't want to drill em even for a strap button. Yeah, would not want to do this on a pristine instruments, but if that isn't an issue, this is a workable solution that is fully removable ...

If you don't mind drilling a couple of holes in the bottom of your guitar- as you can see, my '53 Oahu Diana is already pretty beat up. This is a piece of refrigerator tubing along with a couple of clamps. The tubing slides right in, and it fits me perfectly when standing. I've played dobro for a lo...

Can anyone tell me who the lap steel player was on Hank Locklin's recordings, specifically "Fifty Favorites"?

If I hadn't just picked up a Diana, I would grab this. Excellent condition.

Is this still available?

Is this still available?