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- 1 May 2021 11:09 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
- 21 Apr 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
Again I have much appreciation for all of the advice regarding number of strings and E9 tuning. Also, Jimmy makes G tuned pedal steels but that is not what I wanted. This is custom guitar for Gmaj9, hybrid D/G tuning. GBDF#AD We are using this copendent that Bob created as a guide w 2F and 2K. https...
- 19 Apr 2021 12:56 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
- 19 Apr 2021 9:37 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
Update on custom 6 string lap steel
I’ve reached out to Jimmie and yesterday he has offered to build a 6 string pedal steel foe GBDF#AD with 2 pedals for the 3rd string F# > G and 2nd string A > B as based on the palm bender lap steel arrangement. I did not remember Bob’s copendent which included two knee levers. I plan to share t...
- 2 Mar 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
I watched the videos from Luke Cyrus Goetz and one from Troy Brennigmeyer which break down the GBDF#AD and am very interested. As these videos show this tuning applied to palm benders i see how this would be applied to A 2 peddle steel but my question is: What strings/notes would one recommend the k...
- 28 Feb 2021 7:09 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
I appreciate your comments very much Karlis and D Shubert, Your comments have given me a lot of options I would not have considered. Thanks you for sharing your experience with me I’m most intrigued as I do love the sound but my interest is applying the sound to other genres, so perhaps the middle...
- 20 Feb 2021 10:37 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
- 19 Feb 2021 4:31 am
- Forum: Wanted To Buy
- Topic: 6 string pedal
- Replies: 0
- Views: 457
6 string pedal
Forum members, I’m looking into purchasing a 6 string pedal steel guitar. I’m looking at 6 strings for portability and simplicity but admit I’m a novice. I’m pretty sure which brand I want to purchase and have found a lot of useful info here. I have not ruled out purchasing a new instrument ...
- 18 Feb 2021 6:48 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
I appreciate your input. I am settled on E9 for sure. I understand your recommendations for the number of floor and knee levers but still am drawn to a smaller more practical and portable unit like the 6 string Hudson which had 2 levers and pedals. At least as a starter instrument Amy experience wit...
- 14 Feb 2021 6:43 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: 6 string G tuned pedal steel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7429
6 string G tuned pedal steel
I’m considering purchasing a 6 string pedal steel guitar that can come with either E9 or dobro style G tuning. Having difficulty finding any more information about how they compare and or if there are any video clips of such an instrument can be viewed on the web. I am considering the G tuned peda...
- 1 Feb 2021 1:48 pm
- Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
- Topic: Hudson Steel 2F/2K with Modified G Tuning
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7651
Update
Hello, stumbled upon your post and wanted to ask if this instrument ever sold. I have only played lap steel in open g thus far and would like to transition to pedal. I don’t completely understand the changes you made to the electronics in this instrument and I don’t know enough to understand if ...
- 2 Oct 2019 5:52 pm
- Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
- Topic: Sho-Bud Professional D-10, Restored
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3967
Rickenbacker
I am looking to purchase a post war Rickenbacker B6 and would like to learn more about the one you are selling please
- 29 Sep 2019 7:05 am
- Forum: Wanted To Buy
- Topic: Rickenbacker Model B
- Replies: 1
- Views: 858
Rickenbacker Model B
I would welcome any advice regarding the purchase of a Rickenbacker Model B lap steel guitar. I have found this forum very helpful in educating me about purchasing instruments as well as specifics about these instrument and their history. I have been following a handful of instruments that I see on ...