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Tom Kraemer · Post by **Tom Kraemer** » 3 Mar 2014 8:20 am

Started at 53. I'm 53 currently. Guess that makes me a newbie $:\$

Gary L Reed · Post by **Gary L Reed** » 3 Mar 2014 1:58 pm

I am 71. Started way back when I was 70.

John Titsworth Jr · Post by **John Titsworth Jr** » 3 Mar 2014 6:44 pm

I intended to make the over 70 option, and actually typed it, but didn't hit the add button first. Guess I'm getting old, I'll be 40 later this month!

Ken Lang · Post by **Ken Lang** » 3 Mar 2014 8:27 pm

Where did the time go? I can't vote.

Buck Rodgers · Post by **Buck Rodgers** » 4 Mar 2014 5:22 am

I'll be 70 in about three months. Just started "trying to learn" PSG about four months ago. At the rate I'm learning to handle this rocket-science piece of equipment, I expect to have it mastered by the age of 95. Hope y'all are still around to hear me play.
Buck Rodgers

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 4 Mar 2014 8:37 am

Wally : On my above post; I mentioned that I began taking home lessons at age 15; Then at seventeen; I went into the U.S. Navy on a four yr. enlistment. Discharged at age 21.

Norman Evans · Post by **Norman Evans** » 5 Mar 2014 4:06 pm

I'm 64. Started playing 6 string at 10, steel at 24. It's only been as a hobby, and a lot of fun.

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 5 Mar 2014 5:25 pm

I started playing at 45 and just turned the big Five-O in January

Edward Meisse · Post by **Edward Meisse** » 6 Mar 2014 6:22 pm

Began 35 years ago. But didn't get serious until just 12 ago. Still don't gig much.

Mike Spaeth · Post by **Mike Spaeth** » 6 Mar 2014 7:42 pm

Started lap steel at age 8, pedal steel at age 15, 44 years ago

J.C. Norris · Post by **J.C. Norris** » 7 Mar 2014 1:30 am

Started learning steel at 24, now 65 & still learning & loving the instrument. Emmons P.P., Peavey amps.

Dick Hitchcock · Post by **Dick Hitchcock** » 7 Mar 2014 7:02 am

Found a Multi Kord 6 string with 3 pedals in a pawn shop in 1964, and have been hooked ever since!

Deirdre Higgins · Post by **Deirdre Higgins** » 7 Mar 2014 7:45 pm

I'm 56 and a newbie, just started this year on a Morrell lap steel. I really enjoy playing and try to practice every day. Starting to notice some improvement, less string buzzing, chords starting to sound cleaner. Need lots more work on blocking though.

Steve Knight · Post by **Steve Knight** » 7 Mar 2014 8:04 pm

I'm 44. I started 10 years ago, but only played for a couple of years. I've missed it & started playing again few weeks ago. I plan to stick with it.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 7 Mar 2014 10:00 pm

Hmmm... 83% of the respondents are 50 and older. I may start printing my tab lessons out in a larger type font...

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 7 Mar 2014 10:15 pm

83% of the respondents are 50 and older.

Yes, I noticed that. It's kind of surprising. It means that ONLY 17% ARE UNDER 50 years of age! Only 4% under 30. That doesn't say much for the future of steel guitar...

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 8 Mar 2014 3:46 am

It may just mean most do not realize how great the steel is until they are older. Although I started out on lap steel, trying to imitate Little Roy Wiggins when I was about 12, I moved on to guitar and bass until 1969 when at 32 I bought my first pedal steel.

Wally Pfeifer · Post by **Wally Pfeifer** » 8 Mar 2014 8:49 am

Sorry,- Bernie. I just thought it was odd that the same note was posted 3 times. Keep pickin' and posting.

Wally

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 8 Mar 2014 10:05 am

Wally : no apology needed; I hadn't realized that my finger had JUMPED THREE TIMes in a row. I apologize for my goof-up. Cheers..Bernie

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 8 Mar 2014 10:06 am

Wally : no apology needed; I hadn't realized that my finger had JUMPED THREE TIMes in a row. I apologize for my goof-up. Cheers..Bernie

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 8 Mar 2014 10:07 am

Wally : no apology needed; I hadn't realized that my finger had JUMPED THREE TIMes in a row. I apologize for my goof-up. Cheers..Bernie

Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) · Post by **Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)** » 8 Mar 2014 7:55 pm

I'm 59 ... started in 1976 at the age of 21 (and only play pedal steel).

Patrick Lynch · Post by **Patrick Lynch** » 12 Mar 2014 7:06 pm

I'm twenty-five and will be starting as soon as my Carter Starter arrives in the mail!

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 14 Mar 2014 8:39 pm

I was 68 last April, i'm 68.11 now, will be 69 in April '14(2014) and i began learning to play steel in April '77 (1977). UUHH, What was the question now ???

Skip

Adam Nero · Post by **Adam Nero** » 16 Mar 2014 1:54 pm

I'm 27 and started less than a year ago on dobro and d-8 console. Just got my '71 sho bud. I can't get enough, and hope these fascinating instruments don't become obsolete.

Makes me thankful for all of today's experienced players who document their knowledge in lessons and songbooks.

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