The Steel Guitar Forum

I've received payment and putting the guitar in the mail tomorrow. Nothing is likely to change this but I will let you know if it does. The $400 was not a typo by the way, I bought it for about this amount about 10 years ago. Just lucked out. I'll take a look at your posts and see if I can answer an...

It's the real deal with a couple caveats. The changer is a bit stiff (at least for me) and there is a hairline crack extending from the back corner of the changer towards the nearest corner of the apron. Brand new legs plus three of the originals and a super beautiful split case . $400 (not includin...

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I have been trying to get in touch with Lamar Colvin who built my guitar but have been unable to do so. Does anybody know what is up with him? Thank you

The 'repair' I need is minimal (noise from the output jack and some minor adjustments). My real need is for someone to figure out how my changer works (a custom design by Lamar steel guitars) and then explain how to tweek it and the undercarriage mechanics accordingly. So "mechanic plus educato...

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Your recommendations for a Washington DC area PSG repair shop APPRECIATED. Peter G, Rockville, MD (Lamar E9 S10)

Thank you Steve. I was vaguely aware of these slowing down machines but haven't actually considered obtaining one till now. Thanks. As to accuracy, when I feel inspired by a particular set of licks my emotional response between hitting the actual lick and doing an approximation to that lick is night...

Thank you Gerald. I attempted to send you my email but I'll pm it again.

I love Winnie Winston's book so the following implies no disrespect AT ALL. It's a simple fact that the tab for Great Speckled Bird and Nashville to Bakersfield has errors compared to the recording on the CD. It moves too fast for me to figure it out. Does anybody have these two tunes tabbed out wit...

Has anyone tabbed out Ben Keith's steel part on Neil Young's "See the Sky About to Rain"? Thank you.

Has anyone tabbed out Ben Keith's steel part on Neil Young's "See the Sky About to Rain"? Thank you.

I just want to say thankyou to those highly skilled players who have guided me in the ways of this beautiful instrument of ours. I'm finally getting some chops (after 5 year!). In addition to being good players they're also GREAT GUYS! Buddy Charleton Mike Auldridge Bob Hoffner Marty Muse Ray Austin...

I'm a neophyte when it comes to National resonator guitars. What are the the variables that I should keep in mind when chosing between one National model/year and another? Did National make wood bodies? Did they have both round and square necks? Are there other resonator guitars with the same 'gritt...

Thank you Everybody. Lots of good info. I think I'll keep my E13 and E9 seperate for now. Peter

So if use the copedant suggested above and no longer have Eb on string #2 and RKR no longer lowers sting #2 to D/C#, what capabilities am I loosing?

Thanks for all the great info. My objective is to mimick as closely as possible Tom's technique/sound but on the E9 PSG...... I'm not experienced enough to know how much his technique relies on the E13 tuning and therefor if it's worth losing whatever advantages the standard Emmons E9 copedant provi...

I'd love to pay a fellow Tom Morrell fan to walk me through some of his licks (via CD?) I esspecially like his version of "Maybe you'll be there" on 'Relaxn'".

John, we don't know eachother but I'm really sorry. Peter

Your opinion please... How close could E9 pedal steel mimick the "sound" of E13 non-pedal (G# F# E C# B G# F# E D E - Tom Morrell's tuning)? Could a fourth pedal be use to get closer? :? :? :? :? (Bottom line: I like both the Nashville, Bakersfield and MORRELL sounds but not sure if a sing...

In your experience how long do you generally wait for Bruce to cash your deposit check and confirm the details of your order? (I'm not complaining, I'm just excited : )

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I'd appreciate hearing about your experience with Lamar guitars, both negative and positive. Thank you. Peter Goeden

Could anyone tell me what the typical scale of the MSA SuperSlide is? Thanks. Peter Goeden

Thanks Terry for the info. Happy you're enjoying your new Zum. I'm hoping for an S10.