The Steel Guitar Forum

Thanks a million for taking the time to post all the wonderfully informative (and entertaining!) pictures.

As soon as I learn how to record on my computer, I'll post a clip of the Vega. (I know that some kind of recording software came bundled with the operating system on my computer I bought recently).

Not sure what that meant!....maybe it's how they described the dual coil p/u's function?

Richard, That's a really cool model. I got one a few years back, payed too much for it, took it home and.....never looked back. It's a great guitar with two HUGE horseshoe magnets under the metal cover. I got it for what these sell for nowadays (approx.$300-450), but back then it was overpriced. I'l...

Some other early Vega oddities: An electric violin with amp: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/5801_VEGA_ELECTRIC_VIOLIN_1.jpg Console with amp http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/5801_1939_Vega_Console_with_Amp_2_1.jpg Double necks: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/5801_vega20doublene...

Nice guitar! To me it resembles a Vega (By looking at the hand rest, v/t knobs, bridge, fretboard markers, and headstock shape). http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/5801_vega_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/5801_vega2_1.jpg With those old ones, it's a tough call. Let us know how it s...

Dang that sounds good! Sweet sweet tone and playin'. What amp are you using? It's being pushed perfectly. Wow!

Sorry to repeat myself here, folks. But in case you missed this, you may want to download these tunes and play 'em while doing stuff around the house, etc. during this time of year. It's been a pleasure for my wife, daughter and I puttin' out decorations and what not with music from playing in the b...

Sweet! There's so much talent on this forum.

just finished listening to the songs you've recorded....love 'em! thanks for sharing your talent with us.

I can't get over how beautiful "Christmas Time Is Here" sounds....just your sweet uke playing and some bass...perfect!

Ahhh ...the start of the season kicked of with some beautiful steel playin'...love all the tunes you've been posting Roy. Thank you.

Looks beautiful and comfortable to play as well!

Sorry but I had to bring this demo song titled "5 AM" back in the spotlight. It's just to beautiful to let drift away. Excellent Steinar!

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Here's a cool 1/2 hour podcast show put together you can download. Just found this today. It's pretty neat, focusing on Bob Dunn for a while, then tracing the history of steel guitar with music samples. Definitely worth the time to download. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for the link to the Vegabonds' s...

Great stuff! Thanks for posting.

Those are the best looking steels I've ever seen.
Excellent job!

Sometimes 6 strings even seems like too much! Seriously, I could probably survive on the top 4 strings (min/maj/min thirds low to high). There is just so much available on those 4 what with slants and all, I haven't really thought about those 5th and 6th strings "way down there"!

You play a mean steel Michael! That guitar really sounds nice.

I contacted the seller when the auction began, commenting on how the mp3 demo was pretty cool. He responded with many thanks and sent out a CD he made. IMHO, when someone takes the time to build, like he said, an admittedly crude instrument, I tend to think that the person wants to play ASAP and not...

Nicely done Rick. This is one of my favorites that you've done. The fact that you wrote the song as well makes it even more cool!

Hello Sam Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll find lots of help and friendly people here. I think it's a pretty good idea that you're starting with 6 strings. Take your time, listen to your favorite players, and most importantly, enjoy learning. I've found a wealth of information by searching thro...

anyhow, if ya'll don't mind....I'll keep adding to this thread as I dig more out,....and receive new builds....and there are a few more in the works.....

Please do!

Very cool!

We need an emoticon for a "sweeeeet whistle", cause that one is pretty! If you can, write a review for us comparing the sound and your take on the two different bakelites. I have a similar situation, but the opposite. I've been playing a pre-war for a long time. I've been wanting to try a ...