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Hi Caleb, I know you said you are looking for someone in your area but consider contacting John McClung. He is a forum member and has his own website, so if you search for him here or on Google you can find his contact info and more about his teaching. I took some lessons with him over the summer an...

Thanks for the response Bobby! I just checked the roller nut and it spins freely. Not sure what the Cap Span Shaft is but the string seems to make a straight line from the roller nut to the tuner. The guitar has definitely seen better days but I got it in late October last year and have been playing...

I am having a problem with my 5th string not returning to pitch after slowly rocking off the A pedal. I am still new to pedal steel and am looking for some advice/tips from more experienced members. I have searched the forum and while this topic seems to have been covered before, I am having trouble...

I am trying to find a copy of Jeff Newman's Right Hand Alpha Course. I tried contacting Melissa through email from an address I found in an older thread but no response. I also found a page on Jeffran.com that has many Jeff Newman courses listed and sent a message to them but no response. I am wonde...

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Thank you to everyone one who has responded, I really appreciate all of the great feedback and suggestions! I have messaged Ian and am looking forward to having his help. It sound like the guitar probably just needs some cleaning and adjustment but I would still feel a lot better having a more exper...

Thanks Howard, forgot I did take some photos https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/21901_undercarriage_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/21901_right_undercarriage_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/21901_left_undercarriage_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/us...

Hi I am a new member and I just bought a Sho-Bud Pro 1 that I found on craigslist. I play guitar and have been interested in learning to play pedal steel for the last year or two. I realize that I may have gotten in over my head on this purchase but I'm hoping some more experienced folks here would ...