The Steel Guitar Forum

What is the alluring thing about 8 strings? Is it hard to play with that many strings? Mentally, is it difficult to start thinking about additional strings?

Thanks for all the great information. These are great replies! I obviously need to think.

Jim

I have been lusting after a lap steel for a couple of years and have not bit yet. I play open G dobro bluegrass style and want to get a lap steel for more rocknrolly or altcountryish type music. I am just having a hard time with choosing an instrument and am soliciting advice. My gut is to want to g...

I just saw these guitars online and was intrigued. How do they sound and how do they sound compared to a wood guitar? I like their look. I might imagine they would sound kind of cold, but what do I know? I was thinking of buying one myself. You apparently were ready to sell it after the specific pro...