new lap steel

Tom Monaghan · Post by **Tom Monaghan** » 24 Nov 2010 5:56 pm

I just got my first lap steel delivered. it is a Ouhu tonemaster. How do I decide what strings and what tuning to use to learn?

Matthew Dawson · Post by **Matthew Dawson** » 24 Nov 2010 6:32 pm

What kind of music do you like and what style(s) would you like to play?

Peter Lindelauf · Post by **Peter Lindelauf** » 24 Nov 2010 6:53 pm

You can order strings right here on the forum. Thanks for the reminder. Need a few sets myself.

You'll probably want to try C6 tuning because there's a lot of C6 tablature available. Good way to get started.

http://steelguitarmusic.com/strings.html

Tom Monaghan · Post by **Tom Monaghan** » 24 Nov 2010 7:01 pm

I am looking to play mostly blues.

Peter Lindelauf · Post by **Peter Lindelauf** » 24 Nov 2010 7:11 pm

Check the string chart under Lap Steel sets. You may want the E major, in that case.