The Steel Guitar Forum

Hey all, I am looking to spend 3-5k on a lightweight s-10 for travel. Ideally, I'd like the setup to be 29-35LBS in the case. Additionally, I would prefer a model with a pad (but the lack of a pad isn't a dealbreaker). Some models I am especially interested in are as follows: GFI Ultra, Excel SGI, a...

It’s really nice, a little heavier than what I’m looking for at the moment, however. Thanks for your response!

How heavy is the guitar in the case?

Thanks

Hey all, I've been looking for this specific model for a while now, it's the SGI (Excel) 3x4 Pedal Steel Flight Guitar (I'll include a reverb ad for one that sold about a year ago for around 2k.) However, since this guitar seems to be so rare and sought after, I am willing to negotiate a price with ...

Looking to buy a SGI S-10. Don't care about the color, but I am looking for one in good condition, with the case, and I will pay more for one with an armrest. Thanks, everyone!

Have a nice day,
Noah Levy

Thanks for your responses, everyone. I'm probably gonna grab one of the headphone monitoring solutions you mentioned, and probably save up for a new guitar in time.


Thanks again for your help guys, means a lot.

-Noah Levy

That sounds pretty light to me! thank you.

That seems like a pretty good solution. I may try and sell the GFI to upgrade to something new, but the Quilter Superblock seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for your response.

Hey there everyone, I have a two-part question, but I'd like to establish the context first. I'm a junior in college and have been playing pedal steel since 2017. In my freshman year, I had a GFI student model fresh from the factory and I played it through a headphone amp (because I have roommates) ...

Has this sold?

Seems like that's it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction Doug!

Hey all, About 7 months ago I purchased a Sho-Bud Pro-II Custom off the forum and have been enjoying it thoroughly. However, a problem I have been encountering is as follows: For my E9 neck, The 5th and 10th strings do not stay in tune when activated by the A pedal. When I tune at the tuning pegs, m...

Ok, so I got batteries in it but the device still doesn't work. Either I broke it while getting it open or I need one of them old fashioned 9vs. Either way, thanks for the help everyone!

All the best,
Noah Levy

Hello all, I have the actual pedal but it was bought used from reverb and is dead. How do I open it up and put new batteries in it? What batteries does it eat? I can't seem to find this info anywhere. Picture of said pedal attached below https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/18118_JORDAN_BOSS_...

Hello all! I am looking to trade a FENDER 1962 STRAT HEAVY RELIC FADED SHELL PINK JASON SMITH guitar for a pedal steel. I am searching for something high-end but any trade offers are appreciated. Here is the link to the guitar (provided by the shop where I purchased it): https://wildwestguitars.com/...

I was mainly just trying to figure out what he was doing, but I just sat behind my steel and kinda figured it out. Have no idea how to do it quick enough and clean enough to incorporate into music but it'll take work. I had done it by accident before but now at least I can replicate it.

Yeah, I think I get the technique more. It is super tricky but I'll be working on it. Thanks for all the help gentlemen.

Noah Levy

Sorry, I’ve been playing steel for only 3 years and I kinda understand harmonics but can someone explain what they are and how they are used? Is a harmonic like what is used in sleepwalker? I’m super interested in harnessing their power haha.

Hey all, I've been wondering this for a while and occasionally I do it while practicing, but how do you pick a string to make it really squeal? I'm not sure how to describe it but I'll paste a video below where the player does it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5c9ZsnGbGI The timestamp for the squ...

Hello all! I am looking to trade a FENDER 1962 STRAT HEAVY RELIC FADED SHELL PINK JASON SMITH guitar for a pedal steel. I am searching for a high end d-10 but any trade offers are appreciated. Here is the link to the guitar (provided by the shop where I purchased this instrument): https://wildwestgu...

Yeah, I already took the old strings off and I hadn't made note of the gauges so I'll probably head over to Jim. Thanks everyone, much appreciated!

It is probably important to mention that I have already wasted 2 sets of strings trying to tune and restring my Maverick. The internals are all rusted out and I think I need to do a full overhaul on the old girl. Does anyone know any pros in La who can tackle a job like this (restringing, tuning, re...

Hey all, I live in Los Angeles and have been playing the pedal steel for a pretty short amount of time. Since it is something I plan to improve on I decided not to immediately invest in a fancy Zum or Emmons but rather a fairly cheap used 75' Sho-Bud maverick. About a week ago I broke my 3rd string ...