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- 8 Oct 2016 12:46 pm
- Forum: Steel Without Pedals
- Topic: How do I manually tune the strings of a lap steel to C6
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1739
How do I manually tune the strings of a lap steel to C6
I have my guitar set up to be a lap steel. It is a Fender Squier Strat with a nut extender, I raised the bridge too. Now trying to get it tuned to C6: C E G A C E. I was able to find a tone of middle C for the 2nd string so that's in tune, but as for the other 5 strings... well I'm a bit lost and do...
- 15 Sep 2016 7:39 pm
- Forum: Steel Players
- Topic: Lap or pedal steel guitar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11293
I do have a Fender Squire Strat guitar which is an entry level Fender with a decent sound. I did not know I could use it as a lap steel by replacing the nut. That is intriguing. Will I have to replace the strings with a heavy set of strings as well as the high nut? Also do I need to re-tune the stri...
- 13 Sep 2016 5:19 pm
- Forum: Steel Players
- Topic: Lap or pedal steel guitar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11293
Lap or pedal steel guitar?
I've never played a steel guitar before. Still researching and looking for a used steel guitar that is in my price range which is admittedly on the low end of the range, reason being that if I after playing for a while I decide that playing steel guitar is not for me then I can at least sell it easi...
- 13 Sep 2016 4:53 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Pedal Steel beginner asks for small amp model suggestions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10106
Topic: Pedal Steel beginner asks for small amp model sugg
I want to say thanks to everyone who posted on my topic in the forum. It was all good information and I read everyone's posts.
I bought a gently used Peavey Bandit II Amplifier locally from an original owner and for a good price.
I bought a gently used Peavey Bandit II Amplifier locally from an original owner and for a good price.
- 3 Sep 2016 11:56 am
- Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
- Topic: ***Kansas Steel Guitar Invited Players List***
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8245
Kansas Steel Event
Where can I find a flyer for this event so I can find out the details?
- 23 Jul 2016 2:44 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Pedal Steel beginner asks for small amp model suggestions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10106
Pedal Steel beginner asks for small amp model suggestions
First let me say how grateful I am to be a member of the Steel Guitar Forum because there are so many great guys who generously share what you know about the instruments and equipment. I am starting my search for a beginner level pedal steel guitar and amplifier. As far as a pedal steel, I will have...
- 13 Jun 2016 10:41 am
- Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
- Topic: !!! Post your towns and states in the subject, folks !!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 44848
Announcements
Excellent idea, I often look at the subject line of an event to see what city (town) or state an event is in. Many of us have limited time to attend a small event hundreds of miles away.
Oh, maybe bOb can add your suggestion to his Announcement notice too.
Cheers.
Oh, maybe bOb can add your suggestion to his Announcement notice too.
Cheers.