The Steel Guitar Forum

It's been a few years since put my pedal steel up for adoption. I just never got the sound I wanted from it. I eventually realized I've always been after a Hawaiian/West Coast sound over a Nashville sound. So what I need is advice on a starter lap steel near or under $500 that can give a smooth Hawa...

I'm very sorry to disappoint, Roger, but in this case the first person to say yes and agree to my terms walked away with this guitar. You were the first to chime in, but did not initially agree to my terms, which was open to pickup and shipping delivery. Sadly, I am not able to travel any distance t...

Well, I received a ton of PMs and emails about this, and it looks like she's found a new home. Thanks for all the interest, fellas.

Hate to do it, but I'm selling my Sho-Bud LDG with case, Sho-Bud volume pedal, installed George L E66 pickup, and original uninstalled pickup. 3 pedals and 4 knee levers. It's in pretty good shape, with the exception of some tiny tears in the pad on each end from the previous owner, I'm assuming fro...

Right now I'm using my old guitar amp, a Fender Twin (not the Twin Reverb). Does anyone use this for a steel amp?

Thanks everyone for your great responses. That 'Rebel, Ricky, and Jeff's' page is an amazing resource, and has already helped me narrow down the sound I'm after. And to realize that much of that can be done at the amp (and of course in the fingers!) gives me alot of control now. I appreciate all you...

I’m fairly new to the pedal steel, and before a start to spend some serious cash on my next guitar I’m curious about the different sounds of different steels, not tunings but tones. I know most people prefer certain brands or pickups. Is it possible for someone to break down a few general ‘sounds’ o...