The Steel Guitar Forum

I ended up going with Mike Scaggs in Murfreesboro. And I'm super glad I did! He went through my pedal steel with great attention to detail. And he explained what he was doing along the way. He offered advice, encouragement, and introduced me to the incredible musicians that would appear in his shop....

I’m planning a trip from Indy to Nashville for the weekend if Feb 3rd. The plan is to take my ‘82 Sho~Bud Pro-1 somewhere to have it set up. It doesn’t need any repairs that I’m aware of— just adjusted and lubricated. Anyone have any recommendations? I’d prefer someone who’s friendly e...

I just broke my first pedal steel out of layaway. I've got the thing tuned up ready to go. Trouble is, my Kieth/Winston book is still in transit. And I really want to play this thing. Can you guys recommend an easy, but fun riff? Tabs/video would be ideal.

Thanks for all the replies! You guys seem like a super supportive awesome group of people. Can't wait to get this thing going!

When I say just over one thousand, I mean $1300. But it sounds better in my head that way. This one has three pedals and four knee levers. I played it a little bit before I made the commitment, even though I don't really know what I'm doing. There's just a little bit of corrosion on trace rods and s...

Any info on this model / year / style of pedal steel would be helpful. I'd like your input. I'm a total newbie.

My first pedal steel. An '81 Sho~Bud Pro 1. It's on Layaway right now. Just over one thousand dollars. What do you guys think? http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/15736_unnamed4_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/15736_unnamed5_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/15...