The Steel Guitar Forum

Thank you all for a fast reply, I will use that C tuning, with the proper set of strings.

I just recieved a fender FS-52 lap steel as a gift. can someone tell me what the tuning is for this lap steel? I want to try some Hawiian music, Tunes like harbour lights, beyond the reef, etc. please reference the tuning from the lowest wound string. the string sizes are 56-44-34-26-18-14 thank you...

Hello TB. That may be very possible to do but a very bad idea. You will have ruined a very good entry level steel and end up with something that is just not right. You should sell the entry level GFI on E-BAY and use the money toward a new GFI ultra. Gene and Bob at GFI make a great steel that they ...

Bob, The Jerry Wallace trutone pickups are a match made in heaven at 18k on a Carter steel. Try setting the height of the PU. about two and one half quarters, below the strings. Also using a amplifier that is made for the steel, makes a big difference. I have always have preferred a tube type amp, b...

Hello Ken, I also have a Carter and have tried some George L and Wallace true tone. I find that the recomendations of John Fabian to be spot on as far as a good choice, The true prize winner for me is the wallace trutone wound to about 18.5k, this pickup has a fantastic full sound great lows and can...

Just an observation from A new steel player and a well seasoned electronics man.When I see people take the logo off there amp. or guitar this to me is saying to the manufacturer that they don't like the product.The players that have purchaced a Peavey product are very lucky, You can call Peavey on t...

Hello Paul. and Members, It is all good ,any musical inst. that you play is all great for setting the foundation for the pedal steel.I have played organ, Piano and electric guitar for 40 years. I can remember the early years of playing the organ and how exciting it was,How you're mind was open to le...

Nothing like the real thing. After 45 years of playing Hammond B-3 I can tell you there is something about that sound that is imposible to duplicate. I have not been playing steel for a long time but have become totally hoohed on the pedal steel. It is fantastic what kind of sound you get when you p...

The GFI is a great guitar, I am a new steel player and have not been cast in stone yet, as far as my opinions. I had a GFI-SD-10 that I just sold to my steel guiter teacher, this was truly a great steel.It stayed in tune and sounded great, I should of had my head examined for selling it but Having t...

I think that the S-10 has some very good things to offer, the weight works out better when you are using the steel in several places. I have played the Carter D-10 and the S-10 model. One great feature about the Carter S-10 is that is built as a single neck and not as a double with one neck missing....