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Peter Cummins · Post by **Peter Cummins** » 4 Jan 2003 8:43 pm

Howdy Pardners,
Pete here from the downunder, the newest beginner pedalsteeler to be unleashed on the unsuspecting Australian public.
I have just purchased a Fender 10 string, 6 pedal, E9 tuned steel, and I need advice on a comprehensive instruction on the tuning and how to actually tune this beast.
Would some of you be so kind as to make appropriate suggestions.
Thank You Folks. Pete[This message was edited by Peter Cummins on 05 January 2003 at 12:38 AM.]

Allan Thompson · Post by **Allan Thompson** » 5 Jan 2003 8:50 am

Hi Pete,
Welcome to the forum, you`ll find all the information you need here. Beware the forum becomes habit forming. Good luck with your steel playing.

Peter Cummins · Post by **Peter Cummins** » 6 Jan 2003 1:57 am

Thank You Alan,

Do you have any suggestions as to an appropriate instruction resource that I might purchase. If not, I hope someone might suggest something. Regards, Pete

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 6 Jan 2003 2:31 am

Welcome to this Great Forum Peter !

Considering that i don't know anything about the Fender Steels, i don't consider myself capable of suggesting decent learning materials.
does your Fender have knee levers ?
i hope someone jumps in here to help you along, otherwise keep a knockin'

Peter Cummins · Post by **Peter Cummins** » 6 Jan 2003 12:26 pm

Thanks Crowbear, She only has footpedals, no levers.Pete

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 6 Jan 2003 8:30 pm

Well Pete, it's a little limited (with no knee-levers and a 2-pull limitation). Nevertheless, here's a workable (Day) setup for the standard basic tuning...

P1...raises 4&5 a whole tone
P2...raises 1&6 a half tone
P3...raises 5&10 a whole tone
P4...lowers 5&10 a half tone
P5...raises 1 a whole tone, and 2 a half tone
P6...raises 4&8 a half tone

This doesn't give you "everything", of course, but you'd be surprised how much music you can play with no knee levers!

Michael Dene · Post by **Michael Dene** » 6 Jan 2003 8:47 pm

G'day mate.
do you really mean 6 pedals?...or maybe 3 pedals and 3 knee levers???
I had a Fender Artist(made by Sho Bud), and I never heard of one without any knee levers??? Mind you, just 'cause I haven't heard of it doesn't mean much!!
Michael[This message was edited by Michael Dene on 06 January 2003 at 08:51 PM.]

Peter Cummins · Post by **Peter Cummins** » 7 Jan 2003 2:58 am

Thanks Donny,
I appreciate your response & info.
The main limitation this steel has is my knowledge of the instrument. I have had it two weeks & E9 is totally new. Your info is mighty helpful. Pete

Peter Cummins · Post by **Peter Cummins** » 7 Jan 2003 3:12 am

Thanks Mike,

6 on the floor and thats that. This is early days for me and what a great sound and incredible possibilities lie ahead.