The Steel Guitar Forum

As it turns out, I took out all the brass rollers on the keyhead end, cleaned them up switched the 4th one with one that showed less signs of wear. When I put it back together, it transformed the mess. It solved about 90+% of the problem with the 4th string and the pedal, that I was sure had a bad p...

I have a 1982 Show Bud and the 4th string is starting to sound intermittent. Sometimes it sounds like I am accidentally dampening it with my finger. New strings did not fix it. A little pressure on the E lever will clear it up (but of course, you are out of tune). Is it most likely something in the ...

Thank you guys. Any input on which strings are the best option? lots to choose from.

what is the best way to get ahold of Bob to order strings?

I have a '82 Sho~Bud that I am learning to play. I have had it for a couple of years and suspect it is about time to change the strings What strings should I put on it and where do I get them?

All the above. I have a lot of work to do now; thanks for the direction & and I'de give about anything for a good coach in my neighborhood.

Is it ok to say "Yah, but how!" Seriously, thanks for all the great advice. Are there resources for learning common phrasing for such fills and chord progressions?

I am trying to acquire the "feel" for when and how to play back up. I would be playing behind vocals and instrumentals (southern gospel). I know that I am not supposed to play non stop, but how do you get that sound just at the right times with the right emotion?

I have a Show Bud Volume pedal that produces a lot of static. It seems like it could possibly use some lubricant, but what do I use and how/where do I apply it?

I am running the Peterson app on my I-pad and want to download the presets, but I found out that there are two different Newman presets; one with the Es on pitch and the others with the Es #. Which do I want?

Thanks for your input; I live a long way from sg country so I was planning on taking advantage of opportunity to see and learn from guitars and their players.

I am visiting near St. Louis, MO. I have heard there is a good steel guitar store in the area. Can someone tell me what/where that might be?

Some time ago on the forum I saw a link to download software to your PC. Once you programed your copedent into the system and requested a given chord, it would give you all the pedal/lever combinations and frets where that chord could be found on your guitar. Can anyone give me the link to that prog...

Thinking about it, the problem was not so much the difference in timing between stings 3&6 but pedals A & B. I changed the rods in the bell cranks (went the wrong way the first time and got everything in a mess)and re-tuned. Also shortened the pull on one of the levers so knee doesn't have t...

Thank you everyone for the input; I'll try changing the rod on the bell crank. Is there a good reason to go back to a wound string?

I have an LDG and have noticed that when you Press the B pedal, the third string raises evenly through ought the pedal action but the sixth string raises quickly at the very bottom of the pedal action. I'm not worried as much abuout synchronization as I am describing the feel of the action I don't l...

I think I am really leaning toward the Bud. Once I learn how to sit down and play I hope some day to find a place where I can see and play a wide variety of brands and models then go from there; right now all the options seem a little overwhelming. Thank you for all your input for an aspiring steeler.

I am looking for my first steel guitar; I now have my eye one two: a 1982 Show Bud LDG in "like new" condition and a 2001 Sierra Session. Both about the same price (the LDG comes with the vol. pdl.). I'm a wood guy; I love the lacquered finish, and so many people rave over the sound of the...

I am looking for my first steel. Single or Double neck; Weight is not an issue; I'd rather have a rock solid instrument and I will not be transporting much. Prefer maple cabinet. 3+4 Double raise/lower. Older model OK, but I want a guitar that plays and sounds great and will serve me for years to co...