The Steel Guitar Forum

I am very interested in your steel. I have been out of the steel world for a while (although I own 2) But might start playing out some. I am very interested in the newer light weight guitars. I don't play enought 6th to worry with my heavy MCI-D10 my other guitar is Bud Carter's personal S-12 Univer...

Aprox how much does this guitar weigh? How is the tone? Is it the standard Nashville set-up?
Thanks, John

I've come across 2 old pedal steels. The ZB was built for a Shreveport steel player in the early 70's. His name was Tommy Pile, says it on the guitar. It's 11 strings on the E-9 and 10 on the C-6th, 7 pedals and 3 knee levers. Both guitars have been handled by people who knew nothing and would requi...

Sorry it took so long to post pictures!

I have a Fender double neck, 8 string lap steel, no legs or places for legs, natural walnut(I think)not excellent but good condition. I have the case but it is in poor condition. Does anyone have an idea of the value. It is not sentimental and I've got too much gear. I'd like to sell it.

Thanks, the o-ring is a good idea, I think that would work!

Thanks for the reply, Mike! No it's at the top where the hook on the pedal rod attaches to a flat piece of metal that has a hole in it for the pedal rod to attach. The holes are worn eliptical. I guess from all the pulling over the years.

Best one I've heard was from Maurice Anderson. He was getting ready to play with the Dallas symphony and was putting the steel together. A couple of old violinists were watching, when he turned it over one of them sighed to the other "oh, it's got strings!".

My 20+yr old MCI has loose holes where the pedal rods connect to the guitar. It is just the 1 &2 pedals as they get the most use. It can be quite annoying if you brush the rod with the toe of your boot while playing, the rod comes off and you have to scrAmble to reconnect it. Does anyone know ho...