The Steel Guitar Forum

David Mason wrote:Wow! Every pot-based volume pedal I own has a pot, some way to connect it to the pedal, an a few wires for the jacks - that Anderton thing looks like overkill.

Do they look anything like this?

I haven't built one myself, but I do know someone that has and it works quite well! http://www.diyguitarist.com/PDF_Files/vpr.pdf http://www.diyguitarist.com/DIYStompboxes/Vol-Pedal-Retro.htm Check it out! Thanks for the links! Looks like I need to be a Rocket Scientist though to do this. :roll: Greg

Thanks Jason...much appreciated! Greg

So besides 2 1/4 inch jacks, what do I need? Thanks!

Has anyone out there ever made a volume pedal from a sewing machine pedal? If so, I'm looking for directions.

Thanks,

Greg

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Hi Mark, I'm also new to the forum and lap steel guitar. One thing I have learned from reading the posts here is that there is really no right way. Members of this forum are creative and are always trying out new things. Now I am the furthest thing from an expert, but what I like about this forum is...

Hey, I'm looking for recommendations for strings for a 6 string lap steel(generic no-name). It looks like you might use different sets for different tunings??? If so, is there a basic beginner set I can use so I can experiment with different tunings? Thanks!!

Greg

Hi Abel,

Nobody's laughing up here in Maine! It sounds great! I'm new to this and would be quite happy to sound like you! Are you new to pedal steel? I take it you've been playing guitar for a while. Have fun!

Greg

Oh, forgot one thing. I do like Hawaiian music and gospel(I love Robert Randolph) as well...sorry Don!

Wow! I appreciate all the responses and warm welcomes! I can see this forum is going to help me alot. In response to a couple of replies...I have played acoustic guitar(Ovation) in the past, but not alot lately(although my oldest daughter has started playing and I look forward to playing with her!)....

Terry - Thanks for the info and the welcome! I'll check out that site. Mark - Good questions! In my haste to get going, I guess I left out some details. Of course, there in lies the dilemma! I like all kinds of music...blues, classic rock, country, swing, rockabilly, country rock. With so many diffe...

Evening folks! I purchased a cheap lap steel(no name) this past Fall and am struggling to get going. Up to this point, living in Maine seems to be a disadvantage. I'm writing for 2 reasons. First, can anyone recommend a good beginners course? GeorgeBoards Lap Steel Guitar 101 looks pretty good. Seco...