The Steel Guitar Forum

I just want to thank everyone who replied to my posting with generosity, good advice and tips. I already feel part of the community!

Gentlemen (and ladies?...). I just joined the Forum, I am a 46 year old pro guitarist, (6 string), I live in the hill country south of Manchester, England, (where it always rains, but it's beautiful!), and I have always loved the sound of the pedal steel guitar. When I had my mid life crisis, (which...