The Steel Guitar Forum

Wille and Ricky, thanks very much for your time and your advice. I'm sure I'll ask for both again.
Kurt

To begin I'd like to pay my respects to the late Buck Owens. Then I have question. Do most of you folks tuck the ring and pinky finger of your right hand under your palm, and how many let them stay straight? Mel Bay says you can do either but I wanted to know what most folks find better. thanks, Kur...

Does anyone know a good pedal steel teacher in or around Portland Oregon? I know Eric West, but he's too busy.
thanks,
Kurt

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I listened to This Fool, which is really good.
I'm impressed w/ the steel for sure, and also the elec. guitar. Heard a bit of Don Rich in there, which is always good!
Kurt

thanks Marlin,
I figured it was better to use the picks, otherwise so many players wouldn't use them.
Allready though the second day of practice is easier than the first, so I'll keep at it.

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thanks kevin
words of encouragement are always welcome!
kurt

So I'm a long time guitarist who just took up the steel. Eric West here in Portland, who is a forum member, helped get me started the other day. Right now, learning how to use my right hand is the thing slowing me down most, particullarly using the finger picks. I don't plan on doing it, but at this...

Hi, I'm Kurt. I play electric guitar sometimes in a band with Rich Gilbert, a Forum member. I also just bought a Maverick from George King. I've played guitar for many years, but this is my first pedal steel. I've got two questions. Rich recommended a "good heavy bar", but not the biggest ...