Questions from a newbie

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 2 Oct 2007 6:41 am

From another drummer turned steeler....you're gonna have a ball! Definately get with a teacher. Jeff Newman's courses are great, but you need someone at hand to make sure you don't get into bad habits up front. I was fortunate enough to get to spend time in Jeff's week long schools. Best money spent getting started. I sure miss that man!

Stephanie Carta · Post by **Stephanie Carta** » 2 Oct 2007 2:53 pm

James Bender Jr wrote: I have seen the carter starter steel and it looks like it would be a pretty good instrument to start on.

I was looking at that one as well. I'm unsure if I want to play pedal steel guitar or start off on non-pedal steel. I really love that classic Herb Remington style.

Maybe next year after I get a little better on b**jo.

A. J. Schobert · Post by **A. J. Schobert** » 2 Oct 2007 11:09 pm

yes I did jim so I had to modify my profile.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 4 Oct 2007 10:12 am

James,some of the other guys mentioned playing with other players,good advise,It will take a little while learning the basics,but when you learn enough to play with some one,maybe you have a friend that could play rhythum guitar for you.when you get able to play with a band,[don't have to be a hot pro band]You will learn more in a month playing with them,than a year alone at home by yourself.Don't you know.

Kevin Fix · Post by **Kevin Fix** » 5 Oct 2007 7:11 pm

WELCOME TO THE BEGINING OF THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. I STARTED PLAYING IN 1983 NON PEDALS. 6 MONTHS AFTER NON PEDALS I BOUGHT A SHO BUD MAVERICK PEDAL STEEL GUITAR. IT WORKED OKAY FOR ME, THE MAVERICK IS SORT OF LIMITED. I WOULD, IF I WAS STARTING, WOULD BUY THE CARTER STARTER. IT WOULD BE YOUR BEST CHOICE. I BELIEVE IT IS A 3 PEDAL 4 KNEE SET UP. I LEARNED ON MY OWN, NO TEACHERS IN THIS AREA. I WOULD PLAY ALONG WITH OLD GEORGE JONES, MERLE HAGGARD RECORDS. CONTACT BILLY AND WANDA COOPER IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA. BILLY COOPERS MUSIC. THEY ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE TO DEAL WITH. THEY ARE A FULL LINE STEEL GUITAR AND ACC. SHOP. ASK THEM FOR RHYTHM TRACKS FOR BEGINEERS BY JEFF NEWMAN. JEFF MADE RHYTHM TRACKS FOR BEGINEERS AND PROS. JEFF ALSO DID SOME EXCELLENT VIDEOS FOR BEGINEERS. VERY GOOD MATERIAL AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!! KEVIN....

James Bender Jr · Post by **James Bender Jr** » 8 Oct 2007 7:42 am

Thanks again everyone for your input! I am looking at a standard late model Sierra that Bobby Seymour's has for sale. I just have to figure out if I want to spend the money on it or not. I think it will be around $1450.00 shipped, +tax.
I don't really know much about Sierra. The salesman on the phone said that it was possibly from the 90's, but he wasn't sure of exactly when. Are these good quality guitars and worth the money?
Thanks again,
Jamie

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 8 Oct 2007 12:55 pm

My guess is that given the serial number, someone on here would have a good idea as to the vintage of that Sierra.

Don't do a sight-unsceen deal if you can possibly avoid it. Pictures are one thing, the feel of the pedal action, tuning keys, etc. is something you can't sense remotely.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 8 Oct 2007 1:15 pm

James,Bobbe will do you right,One of the GOOD guys.

James Bender Jr · Post by **James Bender Jr** » 8 Oct 2007 2:02 pm

Thanks everyone for your help again. I bought the Sierra from Bobby. I figured that it would be a long while before I get to go and actually look at anything in person. I guess I got a little impatient but I feel like I can trust Bobby and that he will stand behind the things that he sells. I also bought a couple of steel books today, so hopefully I will be playing here in the next week or so!
Thanks,
Jamie

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