The Steel Guitar Forum

Band-in-a-Box is definitely worth considering, though no need to spend big bucks on the deluxe version. Though the program is a bit lame in the user interface department, buggy, and somewhat funky sounding, it keeps Great Time, and is In Tune. These two things are super valuable and will do a great...

Just a quick follow-up to say that I am learning something new each and every day, and I'm actually surprising myself by how natural and normal some of this is starting to feel.

Of course, I have a LONG way to go, but I'm spending more time playing than posting here.

Hi Michael, Did you get your guitar and how is it going? JAMES TAYLOTR I got my guitar and I LOVE it. I'm learning so much. I am spending more time in the seat and less time here on the board. It's really coming together. Still not ready for prime time, but I can't believe I waited this long to tak...

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Offset coupler: https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-GPP-146-Guitar-Pedal-Crank/dp/B000068O43/ref=pd_bxgy_2/130-8244413-7717651?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000068O43&pd_rd_r=7fe75bc4-ec00-483a-8f86-a2251a092162&pd_rd_w=odIXX&pd_rd_wg=QZjWI&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_...

Michael, I actually took mine apart thinking I'd reverse the wiring. What I found is no wiring and jacks directly soldered to the circuit board. Oh well. It's still very usuable the way I use it. It's what you get use to. Ron I ended up ordering an offset version that offers more swing for accommod...

1/4" to 1/4" plug. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Livewire/QMMAQMM-1-4M-1-4M-Adapter-1318462055841.gc?pfm=item_page.rrt1|CategorySiloedViewCP I'm going to take this approach too, thanks for the great idea. I only wish the in and out of the tuner were opposite! Here's the Sweetwater version:...

I was able to help Richard out today, finally. That was in between finishing two guitars, putting an injured fawn out of its misery and disposing of it deep in the woods, getting my vehicle inspected, getting quotes from two mechanics to replace lower ball joints and front brakes, answering six pho...

I notice you already have a lap steel tuned to C6th. You should know that on your new guitar all those C6th voicings are right there. Just engage the knee lever that lowers the E string to E flat. That’s very exciting to me, although I didn’t get super good at the C6 lap steel yet anyway 😅ðŸ...

I just got mine! What sweetened settings would one recommend for: E9 Pedal Steel 10 String -SE9, SP9 C6 6 String Lap /ConsoleSteel -LC6 Telecaster 6 string standard tuning -GTR Acoustic Guild 6 string -ACU My guesses are to the right of each one, mostly thinking there might be a couple competing E9s...

Well I still haven't joined a band, but I'm sure I will someday! :D Getting all four limbs cooperating with each other is my primary focus now, trying to develop muscle-memory as I map out where my options are along the neck. Trying to play the same I-IV-V in a few different spots, learning where al...

Thanks for the advice! Ultimately I would love to play with other musicians; my brother and I get together and play guitars from time to time and I always have my JamMan looping pedal to lay down guitar parts when I’m by myself. Just simple 1-4-5 progressions to get comfortable with the pedal chan...

The things i found hardest: - coordinating your 4 limbs - hitting `10-8-6, 8-6-5, 6-5-4 and 5-4-3 accurately plus long reaches from middle strings to 1-2 and back - finding a Peterson sweetened tuner and tuning raises/lowers - pick and LH blocking/muting (I can't really palm mute) Shelton's vid abo...

Thank you all for the tips and encouragement. Every time I sit at the guitar (which is as often as I can!), I feel more comfortable.

I have a peterson tuner coming, and I know that there is no substitution for practice.

No amount of study, video-watching, and forum-reading can get a new guy prepared for sitting down at a pedal steel guitar for the first time. Before receiving my new ZumSteel Encore from Doug Earnest, I signed up for Paul Franklin's Foundation courses, and consumed the course several times through. ...

Hi Mark, the clip fell off in transit and Doug graciously talked me through getting it back into the right spot 😅. Good eye!

Brian, that’s a nice looking finish on that guitar!

FYI, the serial numbers on these can be hidden if you have a 4th pedal.

I only have 3 so I can clearly see the number:

Well, I got an update from FedEx that the delivery date was re-scheduled again for today! I left work as soon as I could. On my way home, I got a text from FedEx that they attempted to deliver and they’d try again tomorrow. Well, that just wasn’t going to work for me, so I floored the bat-mobile...

Well Christmas got delayed a day! 😡

FedEx sent a message saying delivery has been pushed back a day to Tuesday the 20th 😟

Al, that's a beautiful color combination. Thanks! I've had it almost a year now, and I have enjoyed the heck out of playing it. In fact, I was working out an intro on it before eight this morning! :D If yours is as good as mine, you'll be blown away. --Al Evans I’ll give a full report 😊👍

Hi Micheal, After all your months of anxious anticipation, the steel in en route! I can picture you sitting out on the porch at 7am Monday morning with a cup of coffee and a pair of binoculars waiting for the UPS driver. :) I’m certain that you will be delighted with the guitar. I’m liking mine...

Doug shipped mine on Thursday, should be in my hands Monday, Aug 19th! I can hardly wait!!!!

Al, that's a beautiful color combination.

I like how she pulls off one boot when she gets to the pedal steel, but leaves the boot on that operates the pedals!

All the best to you, Mr. Kerr