The Steel Guitar Forum

has anyone played one? is it a decent guitar? would it suit a total beginner like myself?

hi john, i was the bass player for The Mai Tais from incept in 05 to December of last year. band drama then ensued and the drummer and myself left the band. they are continuing as The Mai Tais with a new bassist and drummer. oh well. onward... and i can see your point about it not being a far leap i...

ok, please tell me what a 'nut raiser' is. will this effect the existing intonation of the guitar? i've got three electrics, two strats and a nice les paul...all have been professionally setup by the local guitar tech. is this process something that i should do to some old beater guitar? i would rat...

Blake,

thanks for the advice. sorry to be a dummy, but what does 'ubiquitous artisan type steels' mean? can you be more specific?

thanks,
Rich

guys...thanks so much for the responses and the info! i've got some of my other toys that have been gathering dust up for sale here locally that will likely fund a steel guitar. i'll check out some of the instructional stuff you guys have mentioned. paul, i'm in southern california, in Long Beach, a...

so... that begs the question. what instrument to buy? i've been accustomed to nice guitars, so i'd like to buy at least a decent instrument, but since i'm just beginning, i can't see dropping a boatload (i have too many toys already that aren't getting enough play time!). how many strings? lap or pe...

Hello All, my name is Rich and i'm brand new here to SGF. I just love the sound of steel guitar and want to get involved more. I'm an electric guitar player/bassist who has absolutely no experience with lap or pedal steel. Stuff i've been listening to lately includes early Willie Nelson, Curly Chalk...