The Steel Guitar Forum

I think having the b7th interval on top imparts a unique sound, and all the other intervals of the 13th chord (except the lowest A# string) are as close to each other as possible. Along with some insane slants, it allows for some pretty harp-like cascading, arpeggigiated 9th chords similar to those...

Allan Revich wrote:Congratulations!

Howard, what tuning(s) do you currently use on your lap steel(s)? Or is this your first one?

Thanks, Allan! I've been playing in C6 for a couple of years now…this is my first foray into E13.

What sort of advice are you in need of? I also have one of those. '52 yr. model that a friend doesn't use anymore. Tuned the same way as yours. Those are very versatile tunings IMO. Sounds great with the 2 lively trap pickups. These are going up in value all the time. Keep it in good shape and you'...

1954 Dual Professional, an incredibly generous gift from a friend, who's also my bandmate. In great shape, with legs and original case…sounds fantastic! Inside neck is C6, outside E13, to which I'm totally new—any advice would be greatly appreciated. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-0...

Ah, you're right, Nic: John just suggested raising the low A to Bb, but my weird brain randomly crammed "Jerry Byrd" in there. Probably because I think about him a lot? And yes, I do have that high G on top, Bb-C-E-G-A-C-E-G low to high. I use that same tuning, but the Bb string is an oct...

Ah, you're right, Nic: John just suggested raising the low A to Bb, but my weird brain randomly crammed "Jerry Byrd" in there. Probably because I think about him a lot? And yes, I do have that high G on top, Bb-C-E-G-A-C-E-G low to high.

I've had a long lament: I was the proud owner of a walnut finish late-50s Fender Deluxe 8, but I lost it when I absentmindedly left it on a NYC subway platform (damn you, ADHD). Well, a couple weeks back someone posted the exact model on the Fender Non Pedal Steel Guitar page (or maybe this one? Can...

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Bill McCloskey wrote:I believe John Ely does skype lessons. His site is invaluable

I take Skype lessons with John: couldn't ask for a better teacher. He's taking the month of May off: he told me he hasn't had a vacation in a dozen years. He certainly deserves one!

Has anyone got a DVD they'd like to sell?