The Steel Guitar Forum

Really nice MSA Classic XL d-10 up for grabs. Came from the original owner who had it sitting in the case for about 30 years! It’s all there and everything seems to work as it should. There are a few bumps and finish cracks on the body, but nothing too noticeable. Wanted to keep it as a second ste...

This 2-channel, all-tube head packs a big punch and is perfect for twang rock, country, etc.. the two 410 cabinets allow you to run the setup in full stereo and get as weird as you want.. Missing the peavey front badge, which is a good thing. They look better without. Will Consider partial trade - L...

So,

I kind of hinted on this in my sho bud post below...

Is there any one good working on pedal steels up here on the east coast?

Is there any sort of ongoing list or directory of folks who work on steels?


Just a thought.

Hi,


Looking for a good vintage Fender amp. Want something that is good for guitar and steel.

what's out there?


JD

Guys,

First and foremost, thank you for the input. Now for the big question...

Who works on steel guitars in the Philadelphia / NY area?

I'm just gonna find someone good and let them give it the once over.

thanks again!

So,

Here it is. I pointed out whats happening and not happening under there....




overall shot.

Rick,


thanks. I'll get a good picture of the underside this evening and get it posted up.

Hi, I am now the proud owner of a '73 Sho-Bud Pro S10 5 x 5. The #4 pedal hangs dead. I was told this was due to a broken bell crank. Any ideas on replacement or repair? Any good sources for Sho Bud parts? I am a pretty handy fellar, is this something I should attempt myself? Ready to get this thing...

Donation Sent! Thinning out the herd a little. Taking a road trip tomorrow and i need gas money! Yikes! i hate to let go of this one but she gotta go. I want to sell this TODAY. like i may take it down tonight if it hasn't sold, 'cause i like this little jewel. In great shape cosmetically and mechan...

I paid 700$ for this little gem, and then had almost 500$ worth of repair and refurbishing! make an offer or off to ebay she goes!

TTT!

I hate to part with this little fellar but hes been muscled out by the 64 j-45 i just got on ebay. So hes gotta head on down the line. 1966 Gibson lG-0 (the little girl haha) Serial Number 422943. in well worn and played condition. The usual scuffs, dings, crazing and buckle rash but nothing affecti...

For your consideration I have two guitars I'm looking to trade... First off- Custom Handmade 6 string Lap Steel Guitar This guitar was a gift given to me, commissioned by my dear mother who thought this was a pedal steel. She paid 550.00 (not sure if that's over or under what a slide goes for) to ha...

I would not try to modify the starter or change the pickup. Practice more and your tone will improve. For the Franklin change I would just figure out how it works and learn how do it with bar moves. Save up for a better steel down the road. Thanks for the advice bob, my playing definitely is not at...

Ben,

Good to know you can tweak the starters a little bit if you got the time and patience! I know that a new steel is gonna be the answer to my needs. but it's also good to know i can play around with the carters settings to some extent if i decide to keep it as a back up.

Thanks!

JD i'm not trying to give you a smart a$$ answer but instead spending your time trying to reconfigure the guitar, your time would be better spent learning to use the right knee's Guess I should have phrased my question better.... NOT saying I'll never learn to use my right knee levers, I am in the ...

Hello all, I own an older Carter Starter and have a few questions about possibly upgrading this thing. 1. At this point in my fledgling PSG career I rarely use my rkl and rkr. I am also obsessed with the franklin change. is there anyway I could mod either one of those knee levers to have the frankli...

Looking for a Pedal Steel Black Box and an Electroharmonix Holy Grail Reverb in any sort of workin' conditon.

help!

JD

off to ebay she goes....

ttt!

ill scrounge up a hardshell! THE CARTER STARTER AINT CUTTIN IT NO MORE FELLAS.

Howdy, Selling off a backup guitar to make room for a new steel... Pretty much brand new, never gigged, never left the house. All the guts work as they should. No picture of the guitar but it is in good shape no dents or dings or anything like that. Limited edition 'Worn Yellow' finish. specs Body S...

I'd like to try and sound like Mike Johnson, theres still time for hell to freeze over, right?

Dwight Yoakam
Steve Earle
Drive-By Truckers
Son Volt
Richard Buckner

or play a fest and play steel for all five of them??

if were talking fantasy, why not?

My story is a little different. Back in the old days (1977) we put together a country band. We all loved country music but we had no steelplayer near by. It was between me and the other guitar player, which one of us should buy a steel. We were tossing a coin and I lost. Here I am stuck with these ...

Jim Cohen wrote:You could always try asking your steel teacher. He might not know, but you could try!

Hey Jim, do you know how to play this song? could you teach me... haha. maybe I should've asked you first.

Heres a good question... What was the first song (or short list of songs) that you heard that made you want to pick up the steel guitar... I'll go first Richard Buckner - lil' wallet picture w/ Eric Heywood on the steel Conway Twitty - linda on my mind w/ John Hughey Whiskeytown - excuse me if i bre...