The Steel Guitar Forum

Ever since I got Jackson’s For Everyman album back around 1975’ I’ve had a deep respect for Mr Lindley. He’s all over that record with some of the best lap tones ever and some nice fiddle work too.

I’m 65 and have been playing guitar almost 50 yrs. I have dabbled in dobro and lap steel on an off but pedal steel always scared me. All those strings, levers, and pedals were intimidating to a dumb ol guitarist/bassist. My only real disability playing wise is rheumatoid arthritis but it’s under con...

I’ve had a cheap Regal Sq neck reso and a Chandler 6str lap since 2004-5.
Now I’m the proud owner or a Stage One Encore for the last 10 days.
So far I’ve put in about 30 hrs and I can’t stop.
I’m hooked!

Newbie here but Ive dabbled in lap, reso, and banjo quite a bit. Ive never had a problem keeping fingerpicks on. My nemesis is the thumbpick. Mediums are nearly always too tight and cut off my circulation and large is too big and wont stay secure. If I find one thats a comfortable enough wrap, there...